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Bhubaneswar Gears Up for Durga Puja 2026: BMC Rolls Out Eco-Friendly and Safe Festivity Guidelines

The temple city of Bhubaneswar is buzzing with excitement as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) rolls out comprehensive preparations to

Snake catcher dies of snakebite at Chirayinkeezhu

He was bitten by a snake he had captured and brought back home

Kalingarayan ayacut farmers seek release of water from Bhavanisagar Dam

Shah Rukh Khan pens long note as a tribute to Nana Patekar

Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday morning after suffering from cardiac arrest

No plan to send volunteers at Jantar Mantar on Oct 10: Bajrang Dal

New Delhi: Bajrang Dal on Thursday, October 8, denied having any plan to assemble its volunteers at Jantar Mantar on October 10 during the propos

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Strike on Ukrainian bus leaves 30 dead, blackouts worsen in Kyiv

Kyiv: Thirty people were killed and at least 18 were injured by Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine that included an attack on a public bus, autho

Odisha Revamps Social Sector Strategies with Proactive PRAYASS Initiative

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level review meeting under the banner of PRAYASS (Proactive Governance Attempt for Yieldi

Salem Railway Division collects 14.38 crore through ticket-checkingdrives in six months

Anandabana Employees Protest in Bhubaneswar Over Months of Unpaid Salaries

Employees working at Bhubaneswars prominent urban forest project, Anandabana, have launched a peaceful hunger strike outside the main gate, prote

Kumaraguru college launches world class tennis academy

Thirumavalavan backs INDIA bloc protest, calls for peoples movement against EVMs

Protest should not remain limited to demanding the Chief Election Commissioners resignation but should develop into a mass movement against the M

Watch: Rahul Gandhi: Modi, Shah, Bhagwat, Gyanesh Kumar hijacked India through criminal conspiracy

Two Held In Thane For Rs 2.72 Crore Ambergris Smuggling

Thane Crime Branch arrested two individuals with 2.72 kilograms of ambergris, also known as whale vomit, valued at Rs 2.72 crore in the internati

Delays & Rising Costs: Indias Bullet Train Project Hits Turbulence With Partner Japan

Indias first bullet train was supposed to showcase a new era of India-Japan cooperation, but more than a decade after the two countries signed th

Special camp for voter enrolment in Erode on October 10

G. Prabhakaran-OISCA award presented to M. Suchitra

The award was instituted by Prabhakarans family in association with the Palakkad chapter of OISCA International. It carries a certificate, trophy

On the Super El Nio effect | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

1st Test vs Aus: SA dealt massive blow, but Norjte returns

South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada will miss the first Test against Australia due to a hamstring injury, with captain Temba Bavuma confi

Bigg Boss 20: Munawar Faruqui supports Qazi Touqeer amid health crisis, takes dig at contestants PR; says, They are so insecure

Qazi Touqeer has been at the centre of growing discussions inside the Bigg Boss 20 house, with several contestants questioning his actions while

Pandya Store actress Simran Budharup says she was assaulted in Mumbai; alleges police refused to file FIR

Pandya Store actress Simran Budharup recently shared details of an alleged physical assault she faced in Mumbai. The actor claimed that a man con

When Nana Patekar said, Having Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan or Shahid Kapoor pitted against my character can never be my criteria of signing films

The film industry and the audience at large woke up today with the sad news of the passing away of veteran actor Nana Patekar due to a sudden hea

Viral: Biryani without rice? Hyderabad gets a Japanese twist

For a Hyderabadi, biryani is more than just a dish. It is part of the citys identity, a comfort food shared at family lunches, celebrations and l

Suppliers threaten to halt medical supplies, drugs delivery to Telangana govt hospitals over unpaid bills

The association said its members supply critical super-speciality implants, surgical disposables, life-saving drugs and diagnostic kits to govern

M&M, Maruti Suzuki among 6 Sensex stocks that hit 52-week lows and slipped up to 12% in a month

Seven Sensex stocks touched fresh 52-week lows as Indian equities suffered a sharp sell-off on Thursday. Mahindra & Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki fe

Arvind Kejriwal holds meeting with AAP leaders in Goa ahead of 2027 Assembly polls

AAP's senior vice-president in Goa, Sandesh Teleikar-Desai, working president Gerson Gomes and organisational secretary Prashant Naik were also p

Centre Approves Early Return of IAS Officer Gavali Parag Harshad to Odisha Cadre

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the premature repatriation of Odisha-cadre IAS officer Gavali Parag Harshad to his p

Insurance distribution reforms may weigh on near-term growth: ICRA

ICRA expects the impact of proposed commission caps and expense limits to become more visible in FY28, with health and life insurers and smaller

PM Modi Inaugurates 10th India Mobile Congress in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, celebrating a decade of m

The Social Reckoning Reviews: 'Brilliant Script' To 'Shrug Of A Film' Netizens Share Mixed Reactions

The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin's biographical thriller starring Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen, is set to release in theatres on October 9, 2

Gold ETFs: After a 5% fall in 2026, what price level offers a buying opportunity? Mutual fund investors take note

Gold prices have corrected sharply, but the fall may be creating an opportunity for investors. Heres the key price level to watch for those consi

I respect the selectors decision: Lad on Suyakumars omission

Mumbai begins its Ranji campaign against Chandigarh on Sunday

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ePlane, Noida International Airport Join Hands To Build Electric Air Taxi Ecosystem

Punjabi influencer Mad Sandhus killing: Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests shooter

The accused, identified as Parminder Kaka alias Parminder Prasad, was allegedly associated with the Goldy Dhillon gang and shot at the influencer

Why no FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat yet? Ask press bodies

New Delhi: It has been four days since an independent woman journalist alleged sexual harassment by a Delhi IPS officer during the Jantar Mantar

Beyond the acquisition: Strategic next steps for KRI Sriwijaya-100

Indonesia considers moratorium on semi-finished processing

ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Its Active and Passive, Not Active or Passive, says Anand Vardarajan, Tata Mutual Fund

Tata Asset Management MD Anand Vardarajan says investors should combine active and passive strategies rather than treat them as rivals. He recomm

GST Council Removes Arrest Powers Of Tax Officers, Raises Prosecution Threshold To Rs 5 Crore In Major Enforcement Overhaul

GST Council scraps tax officers' arrest powers; prosecution threshold raised to Rs 5 cr

Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart to Give Global Identity to State's Tourism Economy: CS Ashok Barnwal

MPTM 2026 spotlights MP tourism with 177 stalls, digital showcases, and rural experiences to attract international and domestic travellers.

Inflation pressures broaden as 37% of CPI basket rises above 4%: RBI

RBI's October Monetary Policy Report flags widening price pressures across goods and services, with food and fuel inflation adding to concerns ov

Indonesia's roadmap targets young farmers to strengthen food security

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks

Twelve States sued to block Paramount's pending buyout of Warner last week, alleging that such a combination would extinguish competition in Holl

West Asia Conflicts Claim Lives Of 11 Indian Seafarers: Shipping Secretary

Govt Safely Evacuates 4,200 Indian Seafarers From Strait Of Hormuz Area

Aki Abe Emotionally Connects with PM Modi During Meeting in New Delhi

Aki Abe, wife of late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, shares an emotional meeting with PM Modi, reflecting on their shared history. Aki Abe Emotionally C

Protest Over NH Toll Collection Turns Violent in Thrissur, Minister Intervenes

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to start toll collection at Nattika on NH 66 from October 8

Delhi Acid Attack: 24-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Attacked After 6 Months Of Stalking, 41-Year-Old Arrested

A 24-year-old woman suffered serious burns after a 41-year-old man allegedly attacked her while she was heading to work in northeast Delhi.

GST Council Defers Two Key ITC Proposals; Takes Up UPI MDR Rate Cut

Apart from the two deferred ITC proposals, the GST Council has approved the remaining proposals on its agenda.

'When the ballot loses meaning, the street gains it': 42 former judges write open letter defending ECI

A group of 42 retired judges, including former Supreme Court judges and former Chief Justices of High Courts, has issued a strongly worded open l

IVCA joins Headstart as co-host of Bharat Pitchathon 2026; launches national DeepTech founder intelligence initiative

IVCA has announced a collaboration with Headstart Network Foundation to enhance India's DeepTech entrepreneurship ecosystem. This partnership inc

Dr L. Murugan Calls Upon Youth to Lead Viksit Bharat @2047 Vision

Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr L. Murugan, called upon young Indians to harness their innov

Parvesh Verma Blames AAP-Era Planning For Barapullah Phase-III Traffic Woes, AAP Seeks CBI Probe

The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra - Official Trailer

Watch the Official Trailer from Bengali movie 'The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra' starring Anirban Chakrabarti, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, Somak Ghosh, R

Taxi No. 9211 | Audio Song - Boombai Nagariya

Watch the song Boombai Nagariya from hindi movie 'Taxi No. 9211' starring Nana Patekar. 'Taxi No. 9211' song Boombai Nagariya is sung by Bappi La

HAL Has Lost the IAFs Faith: Air Marshal Choudhury (R) Red Flags Maharatna Over Tejas Delays

Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury (Retd) has raised serious questions over Hindustan Aeronautics Limiteds delivery delays and approach to Indias air

Chhattisgarh court hands death penalty to 3, life term to 1 person in 2024 murder case

The court convicts four in the 2024 murder of a policemans wife and daughter

Experience The New Hindi Music Video 'Mess' by Arinar Black

Get ready to be swept away by the latest hindi track 'Mess' beautifully sung by Arinar Black. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music gi

Enjoy The New Haryanvi Music Video For 'Chehra' By Mitta Ror & Swara Verma

Enjoy the latest Haryanvi song 'Chehra' sung by 'Mitta Ror' and 'Swara Verma'. The music for this captivating track has been composed by 'Jaizeey

Good Time | Song - Palaate

Watch the song 'Palaate' from Telugu movie 'Good Time' starring Nikhil Gajula, Anyuktha Nallani and Soundharya Lahari. 'Palaate' is sung by MC Ha

Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Haaye Jatta' By Happy Raikoti

Enjoy the latest Punjabi song 'Haaye Jatta' sung by 'Happy Raikoti'. The music for this captivating track has been composed by 'Happy Raikoti', w

Model Citizen - Official Trailer

Watch the Official trailer from english movie 'Model Citizen' starring Emmanuelle Chriqui and Aaron Eckhart. 'Model Citizen' movie is directed by

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | Song - Kanmaniye

Watch the song 'Kanmaniye' from Malayalam movie 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' starring Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju and Sangeeth Prathap. 'Kanmaniye' is

HAL Has Lost the Faith of the IAF: Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury (R) on Tejas Delays

Retired Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury speaks to Times of India about HALs relationship with the Indian Air Force, the delays affecting indigenou

Highveld Conditions And Backup To Jansen Drove Our Fast-bowling Buys, Says SEC Head Coach Birrell

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Excelling in highveld conditions and securing quality backup for star all-rounder Marco Jansen were the primary drivers

Will Insider Terrorism Make Religious And Racial Profiling Inevitable? | Sushant Sareen | Flydubai

The Flydubai attack raises a disturbing question: what happens when the terrorist is already inside the system? On Faultline Ep 9, Ananya Dasgupt

Rebuild Capacity as Quickly as Possible: Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury (R) on Indias Air Force

Retired Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury speaks to Times of India about the priorities India must address to strengthen its air and aerospace capab

Missiles, Drones, Blackouts: Russian Strikes Plunge Kyiv Into Darkness | Watch

Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraines energy infrastructure as winter approaches, with Kyiv facing fresh power outages after a major overnig

Obama, Biden & Hillary On Trumps Radar? Sacred Presidency A Midterm Bait?

Is Donald Trump really warning his longtime political rivals, or is he throwing out provocative political bait ahead of the November 3 midterms?

Fishers from six Andhra districts seek Forest Rights Act-style law to protect fishing grounds

At a consultation in Visakhapatnam, traditional fishers also ask for early warnings that reach boats at sea and compensation for the closed seaso

Inspirational quote of the day: 'Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first' - A powerful life lesson on managing expectations by the American humorist Robert J. Burdette

Robert J. Burdettes famous 1883 quote, The world owes you nothing. It was here first, remains a sharp reminder about expectations, responsibility

GST Council allows ITC refunds on capital goods, services in major reform

The GST Council has approved refunds of accumulated tax credits on input services from November 1 and plant and machinery from April 2027, alongs

India 10-year yield hits Dec 2023 peak as US debt rout, oil spike hurt

The Indian government bond market is feeling the heat from escalating US Treasury yields and climbing oil prices. Crude oil has surged, fueled by

La Liga Resumes After International Break Amid Player Fitness Concerns

La Liga kicks off again with concerns over player fitness as clubs prepare for the upcoming matches following the international break. La Liga Re

When Nana Patekar was disgusted by his own thoughts after son's death

Nana Patekar once spoke about the tragic loss of his eldest son, Durvasa, who passed away at the age of two and a half. Expressing his grief, the

Arunachal: MLA Tseten Chombay Holds Stakeholders

Kalaktang MLA Tseten Chombay on Thursday held a detailed consultation with the Tukpen Village Council, district administration and key stakeholde

Indonesia's Danantara targets Nov 2026 merger for four state builders

Jio Eyes Connectivity Beyond Earth with 1,600 Satellites and 23 Ground Stations

IMC theme Scale Without Boundaries; Jio looks beyond terrestrial networks into space; has vision to reach over 600,000 villages, connect maritime

Wall Street To Open In Red? Oil Jitters Among Three Reasons Dragging US Stock Futures

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 0.94% to 50,966, Nasdaq declined 0.80% to 31,152.25, while S&P 500 traded 0.54% lower at 7,810.25.

Thanjavur Railway Junction name board in Hindi removed following protests

'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize

Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.

Housing sales may take a hit on higher mortgage rates: CREDAI, NAREDCO

Realtors' industry bodies CREDAI and NAREDCO have expressed concerns about rising home loan costs. The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate

Gondhal: When and where to watch Indias Oscar entry in theatres

Indias Oscar entry Gondhal will have exclusive preview screenings from October 9 across Mumbai, Pune, Thane and California. The Marathi-Hindi psy

Micro lenders urged to factor climate risks into rural credit decisions

Bharat Microfinance Report 2026 flags rising climate risks to rural credit as NABARD warns of potential rabi crop stress following a deficient mo

US-Iran War: 81 Aircraft Hit And $45 Billion Cost; Here's What The Congressional Report Says

The US military has lost or sustained damage to 81 aircraft in the Iran war, with losses estimated at up to $3.3 billion, a Congressional report

Karnataka, IVCA explore co-investment framework to accelerate DeepTech commercialisation

The Bharat DeepTech Roundtable took place in Bengaluru, organized by the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association. It brought together in

OPINION | Why do people elect Modi again and again?

Narendra Modi has set a new record. On October 7, 2026, he completed 25 years as head of governments in Gujarat and Centre. Modi said, for me, mi

The 'Invisible EMI': What Owning A Home Really Costs After Purchase

The bank EMI is only the start of the journey. Once you move in, a second set of payments quietly begins.

SRK mourns Nana Patekar: 'Too soon my Hero Actor, RIP'