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Gujarat Board Launches Parakh Cell and DigiLocker for Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets

The Gujarat Board has introduced the Parakh Cell and DigiLocker services for easy access to digital mark sheets for students. Gujarat Board Launc

Urban Horticulture: A Pathway to Nutritional Fruit Security

Scientific Principles, Sustainable Practices and Future Perspectives PROF. (DR.) PARSHANT BAKSHI HEAD, FRUIT SCIENCE Rapid urbanization, shrink

Mutilated Body of Unidentified Woman Found Near Kathajodi Riverbank in Kataka

In a chilling crime on the eve of the festive season, the heavily disfigured body of an unidentified young woman was recovered near the Kathajodi

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SEBI relaxes private placement norms, allows up to 17 ISINs to mature in a year

The revised framework includes separate limits for plain vanilla debt, structured debt and specified bonds, with some securities excluded from ca

Shaurya Bhattacharya Takes Two-Shot Lead at Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship

Shaurya Bhattacharya leads the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship with a score of six-under-66 after the first round. Shaurya Bhattacharya

Gods dwell where Women are Respected

Puran Chand Sharma India of the Vedas entertained a respect for women amounting to worship, a fact which we seem little to suspect in Europe when

Datanomics: Tax collections dip in August as direct tax receipts fall

Central tax collections rose 6.5% in April-August, trailing the 9% FY27 Budget target, as major tax receipts declined sharply in August.

Odisha on High Alert: Govt Tightens Secretariat Security Ahead of 12-Hour Statewide Bandh

Odisha prepares for a 12-hour statewide bandh on October 8 called by opposition parties. Read the state government's security measures and Secret

BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Placing Himself Above the Law Amid Protests

BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash criticizes Rahul Gandhi, claiming he believes he is above the law, amidst ongoing protests over alleged vote theft.

RBI rate hike: Major banks raise lending rates, making loans costlier

The lending-rate increases took effect or will take effect from October 8, while some banks kept MCLR and Base Rate unchanged

Tech, Innovation, and Zero-Accident Mindset Take Center Stage at Odisha Industrial Safety Workshop

In a major step toward building a modern, hazard-free workplace environment across the state, the Directorate of Factories & Boilers, under the L

Bhupinder Hooda Announces Major Protest Against Vote Tampering on November 1

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda plans a significant protest against vote tampering and farmer issues on November 1. Bhupinder Hooda

Telangana BJP, Shiv Sena celebrate Modi

Hyderabad: BJP leaders in Telangana reaffirmed their collective commitment to realise the goal of Viksit Bharat by taking a pledge on Wednesday,

PM Modi to inaugurate 10th edition of India Mobile Congress on Thursday

PM Modi to inaugurate IMC 2026 as India showcases advances in digital innovation, next-generation connectivity and technology-led growth

Delhi Police ramps up security ahead of CJP protest on October 10: Know what arrangements are in place

Security has been stepped up across Delhi ahead of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on October 10. CJP lead

Nepal moves to amend laws to facilitate death registration of 5,285 still missing after August 26 floods

The government is preparing amendments to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act and the National Identity Card and Registration Act to a

Pfizer partners with GITAM to train rural women for pharmaceutical careers

PM Modi Thanks Former President Kovind for Congratulatory Wishes on 25 Years of Public Service

PM Modi expresses gratitude to former President Kovind for his wishes on completing 25 years in public service. PM Modi Thanks Former President K

Golf-Rahm to leave LIV Golf after three seasons, reports say

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South Korea denies Ukrainian report that it eased Russia's fuel crisis

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Telangana Okays 1,108 Crore To Build Dakshina Kashi Near Hyderabad

Project aims to develop the Musi riverbank shrine as Dakshina Kashi with improved connectivity

Does Filling Your Fuel Tank Reduce Mileage? Heres What Drivers Should Know

With fuel costs taking up a significant part of a vehicle owners monthly expenses, getting the best possible mileage has become increasingly impo

Jadavpur University Dissolves Panel That Cleared Left Student Groups Event

Following the row, university vice-chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya issued a notification on Tuesday stating that the 'Approving and Monitoring

10 Inmates From TG-Prisons Completed PG

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla was the chief guest: Reports

Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Santrupt Misra Fast-Tracks Choudwar-Kataka Development Projects

Emphasizing that civic development must move beyond mere paperwork and official announcements, Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Santrupt Misra convened a high-

India, Canada Deepen Security Cooperation

India and Canada agreed to deepen cooperation on terrorism, organised crime, trafficking and cybercrime during security talks in New Delhi.

SEBI introduces colour-coded credit risk-o-meter for debt securities

The new framework will apply to listed and proposed listed debt instruments issued through public issues or private placements.

Haryana Chief Minister Engages with Entrepreneurs in Singapore

Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini meets with entrepreneurs in Singapore, highlighting the Indian diasporas contributions and investment opportunities.

GLOBAL MARKETS-World shares, euro slide as high oil prices, fiscal worries linger

Global stocks and the euro pulled back on Wednesday as oil prices held near $100 amid renewed Middle East tensions while concerns France's fiscal

Five terrorist associates held, hideout busted in Kashmir: police

Joint operation in Kulgam district resulted in arrest of five terrorist associates and recovery of two pistols and some ammunition; old hideout d

Jim Belushis Oregon retreat grew to 93 acres with cows, calves and a sweat lodge

Puja Special Train Between Sealdah and Khurda Road to Meet Festive Rush

In view of the anticipated increase in passenger traffic during the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festive season, additional Puja Special trains

Akshaye Khanna not returning for Ikka 2; Sunny Deol to reprise his role as lawyer Arjun Mehra: Report

Sunny Deol will reprise his role as Arjun Mehra in the upcoming sequel 'Ikka 2'. Akshaye Khanna will not return, indicating a significant change

Congress Leaders Vow to Continue Protests Until Chief Election Commissioner Resigns

Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, vowing daily protests. Congress Le

Iran-backed Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia, Yemen's Aden airport

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Wednesday claimed attacks on military facilities and airports in neighbouring Saudi Arabia as the escalatio

Protests will continue until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns, says Rahul Gandhi

INDIA bloc leaders hint at more protests on Thursday as dramatic scenes unfold during the Oppositions three-hour-long bus procession and the subs

Adilabad: Police Hold Sports Meet, Install CCTV Cameras Under Police Meekosam

Police organised mandal-level volleyball competitions involving 26 villages under the Police Meekosam programme at Yapalguda village in Adilabad

Government should allow cultivation of HTBt cotton, farmers need technology: Seed bodies

KTR hits out at Rahul Gandhi over arrest of BRS leader; calls him 'coward,' 'undemocratic'

K T Rama Rao took a stand against Rahul Gandhi, condemning his undemocratic behavior during a protest in Delhi. He pointed out Gandhi's involveme

Watch: Frances student protests explained: What caused the nationwide mass unrest?

Student-led protests have spread across France over concerns about poor school conditions, teacher shortages, overcrowding and education funding.

BRAOU Convocation Honors 36,145 Graduates

Women accounted for 29 of the 38 gold medal recipients: Reports

Entire texture of CM Vijays election case changed, says Madras High Court Judge

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan wants to know how Mr. Vijay would overcome the Supreme Court rulings on the subject

Mann Aide Skips CBI Summons

The summons followed searches by the agency at eight locations in Punjab on Tuesday: Reports

Nobody can stop Bumrah & Bhuvi: Ashwins bold prediction as pacer makes India return

Ravichandran Ashwin asserts that Bhuvneshwar Kumars display in New Zealand might have a significant impact on his chances for World Cup selection

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Rupee Soren

Hemant Soren expresses deep sorrow over the passing of his mother, Rupee Soren, who was a pillar of strength for the family. Jharkhand Chief Mini

CCG urges serving civil servants to uphold Constitution, resist 'partisan objectives'

Open letter flags alleged erosion of institutional independence, lack of dialogue and targeting of dissent

India's GST Revolution: How Indias biggest indirect tax reform changed its economy and its way of doing business

India's GST Revolution: GST has transformed India's indirect taxation system, eliminating many previous levies to streamline compliance and taxat

Arrests of Opposition Leaders an Assault on Democracy: Revanth Reddy

Terming the arrests a direct assault on democracy, Revanth Reddy said the Centre was targeting opposition leaders instead of acting against offic

Bihar Announces Squad For First Two Ranji Trophy Matches

The Bihar Cricket Association: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has announced the state squad for the first two matches of the Ranji Trophy 2

Woman Cop Feted For Securing Bronze Medal In Arm-Wrestling

Telangana DGP C.V. Anand felicitated constable G. Radhika for winning bronze in the womens 90+ kg arm-wrestling event at the All-India Police Wre

BJPs Jagdambika Pal Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Inciting Chaos in India

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal criticizes Rahul Gandhi, claiming opposition protests aim to create chaos in India amid demands for the Chief Election Comm

Telangana: Police Suspects Havildar Of Criminal History

Cops to trace out official who issued police clearance to a burglar: Reports

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RBI Raises Repo Rate: What It Means For Your Loans, EMIs And Savings

The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent, marking its first rate hike since February 2023. The move

Trumps NASTY Insult Comes Back To Haunt Him? Kaitlan Collins Subtle Response

Kaitlan Collins has sparked fresh online buzz with a message that viewers are linking to Donald Trumps repeated use of the word nasty when attack

You Sold Out To Trump!: Susan Collins Fumbles In Maine Debate; Troy Jackson Attacks Musk

Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson went on the offensive against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maines first major Senate debate, repeate

Mahabubnagar: Teacher Suspended for Assaulting Class 2 Student

A teacher who allegedly beat a Class 2 student black and blue at a government school in Mahabubnagar district was placed under suspension on Wedn

Hawkish hike, but measured path ahead

Depending on growth-inflation dynamics, the repo rate could rise to 6-6.25 per cent next year

Anantapur SP Proposes Police Palle Nidra In View Of Civic Polls

Anantapur SP P. Jagadish directed police to identify sensitive areas and conduct Palle Nidra programmes to strengthen security ahead of local bod

IndiGo flight hit by lightning, damage found only after landing in Lucknow

An IndiGo flight experienced a lightning strike while approaching Lucknow, damaging its nose radome. The aircraft landed safely, with all 110 peo

You are doing your job: Detained Rahul Gandhi offers water to police - watch

Gen Z gives Dilli Chalo call to fix broken system

CJP says stir to continue till electoral system is reformed, urges youth to book tickets to Delhi; AISAs Neha Bora says the protest is a fight by

Pointing to Indus Water Treaty, Karnataka signals intent to reopen Cauvery water consensus

The States response refers to international practices to revisit inter-State water allocations by agreement or adjudication in the changed circum

Small business owners can now write off $2.56 million in purchases in 2026, and this deduction is the one everyone is talking about now

Small business owners have a major tax break to consider in 2026. Businesses can immediately expense up to $2.56 million in qualifying purchases

CEC row: Delhi Police detain Rahul, Mallikarjun Kharge, and several senior Opposition leaders

Health Condition Of 3 Students, Mothers Injured In Slab Collapse Stable

Three children and their mothers injured in a slab collapse at an Anganwadi centre in Telangana are stable and receiving treatment.

Two-Year-Old Dies On Being Run Over By School Bus In Warangal

The deceased is the son of agricultural labourers Akhila and Badavath Ramesh: Reports

Batanagar: A wistful journey back in time

How a township built on the banks of the Hooghly in 1934 became an idyllic setting for colourful stories that now survive only in memory

Hackers Hijacked Ghana and Sierra Leone Web Domains. Google Says Chrome Users Are Safe

Attackers seized control of the internet address systems for Ghana, Sierra Leone and American Samoa last week, in a blog post by Google. The brea

PPA CEO Calls for Stockpiling Materials to Keep Polavaram Works Uninterrupted

Polavaram Project Authority CEO Sanjeev Vohra directed officials to keep adequate stocks of soil, rock, sand, cement and other construction mater

Hyderabad homebuyers allege Rs 500 cr scam by construction firm

Hyderabad: Homebuyers in Tellapur have accused Tripura Constructions of duping them out of Rs 500 crore through a prelaunch offer, local reports

Delhi Building Collapse: Three Dead, Eight Injured In Seemapuri Mishap

The deceased include a girl aged around 12 years, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, Gulafsa (21), who was approximately four months pregna

Iran has lost complete control of Hormuz Strait: Rubio

The Straits of Hormuz are open. Theres almost as much oil flowing out now as there was before this conflict began. So theyve lost complete contro

Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Accused in POCSO Case, Citing Victims Statements

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 20-year-old accused in a POCSO case, highlighting the victims initial statements and relationship. Del

3 Arrested For Dangerous Bike Stunts In Attapur

They were driving rashly, creating chaos and performing life-threatening stunts: Reports

What most people get wrong about Mahatma Gandhi | Ramachandra Guha |Arguments with Gandhi

Historian and author Ramachandra Guha discusses his latest book, Arguments with Gandhi, and explores the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhis id

Odisha Brings Back Student Union Elections in 341 Colleges and Universities

After years of uncertainty, campus democracy is set to return across much of Odishas higher education system. The State Government has cleared st

Bigg Boss 20: Scout OPs Girlfriend Kaashvi Breaks Silence on Viral Video

Amid the buzz, his girlfriend Kaashvi Hiranandani has now addressed the speculation surrounding her reaction to the episode.

Optogenetics: The Nobel-winning technology transforming neuroscience

What is optogenetics, and how does it allow scientists to control brain cells with light? This explainer traces the Nobel-winning work of Karl De

Airline safety grounded in terra firma

Air passengers pay for their safety in the skies one way or another - even though the real solution lies in the hands of politicians

CEC row | V.D. Satheesan: Why did Delhi Police stop us from protesting at Jantar Mantar?

Karthik Upsets Kombaj at Fenesta Open; Surya, Chaudhary Advance to Quarterfinals

Pranav Karthik stuns fourth seed Udit Kombaj at the Fenesta Open, while top seeds Surya and Chaudhary secure spots in the quarterfinals. Karthik

Yemens Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi airports as conflict deepens

In a separate post the Houthis also said they targeted a military supply convoy near the airport in the Yemeni city of Aden, the interim capital

L-G enforces major administrative reshuffle in J&K, ruffles feathers with elected government

The L-G must have enforced these transfers with a good vision, says CM Omar Abdullah, adding that the elected government will prepare to work wit

The glorious 25-year journey of this dedicated service to the people and nation-building has been completed Keshav Maurya

India, Canada agree to boost security ties, extradition cooperation

India and Canada have committed to enhance collaboration in combating transnational organised crime and terrorism. The discussions took place bet

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Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified Organic

Amid a sea of AI writing slop, a new stamp for organic literature will help readers to pick out books authored by real, corn-fed, free-range huma

From Rejection To World Record: Ishaan S Swims Across The Palk Strait

For his mother, A. Sharmila, a Chennai-based techie, the 64-km swim is far more than a world record.