Kashmir-born filmmaker held in U.S. likely to be freed soon, says family
Sheikh Arfat won many awards after multiple screenings of his movie Saffron Kingdom in several parts of the United States and Europe
Watch: Neha Bora: If we are going to fight this battle, we will fight it strongly
AISA president Neha Bora said opposition parties, student organisations and civil society groups will come together for a joint protest on October 10. She said the aim is to make the protest larger and united in its opposition to SIR.
Two cheetahs released into tiger reserve, their third habitat in Madhya Pradesh
After Kuno National Park in Sheopur and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandsaur, the tiger reserve in Bundelkhand will be the third cheetah habitat in MP
SFI protests against Keralam Higher Education Minister
SFI activists raise slogans against Roji M. John in protest against the alleged failure by the government to take action over the police excesses on students at the university hostel
Rahul on CEC protest: Every FIR is a medal for me
Orientation held for first-year B.Tech. students at Bullayya College
Bombay High Court asks Maharashtra to restore trust of MPSC aspirants, students to return to classes
Vacancies in government jobs ran to thousands, students alleged that exams were not held in accordance with procedure, and papers were leaked; when students protested, it meant their grievances needed attention, the court says
Gas cylinder blast: Mother and minor daughter dead, four seriously injured in Bengaluru
According to the police, the incident occurred around 6.20 a.m., when the family was preparing to cook. After switching on the stove, the gas cylinder suddenly exploded.
Modi, Gyanesh Kumar are traitors, we will take action against them: Rahul on CEC row
TDP, allies back 34% reservation for BCs, says Palla Srinivasa Rao
Party State president says clear picture on the quota for BCs was likely to emerge in the next two to three days; expresses hope that the outcome will be positive
TDP, allies back 34% reservation for BCs, says Palla Srinivasa Rao
Party State president says clear picture on the quota for BCs was likely to emerge in the next two to three days; expresses hope that the outcome will be positive
Contract health employees strike enters second day in Visakhapatnam
Contract health employees strike enters second day in Visakhapatnam
AU inaugurates test and validation centre; defends revised estimates for centenary projects
BC Commission warns village development committees against social boycotts
BC Commission warns village development committees against social boycotts
Four students die while cleaning a water tank at gurukul in Mathura
The four died after being exposed to suspected toxic gas while they were trying to clean an underground water tank
Four students die while cleaning a water tank at gurukul in Mathura
The four died after being exposed to suspected toxic gas while they were trying to clean an underground water tank
Beant Singh assassination: Centre opposes commutation of Balwant Singh Rajoanas death sentence
Rajoana, who has been in custody for more than 30 years, approached the Supreme Court over the delay in deciding a mercy petition that has been pending before the President since 2012
Gyanesh Kumar has become an instrument of Modi to win elections: Revanth Reddy
Women allege living voters were shown as dead; seek criminal case against Yatnal
The women displayed copies of the death certificates and other documents which, they claimed, had been used to show them as dead
INDIA bloc yet to get Presidents appointment on ECI concerns
Opposition says it has agreed to trim its proposed delegation from 15 to 10 members; CPI(M) MP John Brittas receives response to petition on SIR controversy
ISRO scientists lead space awareness rally in Rajamahendravaram
Karnataka Postal Circle to sell 8,000 philately passports on October 10 and 11
Shillong, Oct 7: One Promise Chandra Dey (65) was brought to the Shillong Civil Hospital on October 1 after being found lying near Polo Towers, and was admitted to the male medical ward at around 10:51 pm. No relatives attended the patient since his admission and he died on October 5 at around 10:15 pm. [] The post Unclaimed dead body first appeared on Highland Post .
HYBE has announced that its flagship global music festival, Weverse Con Festival, will be held in India for the first time. The festival is scheduled to take place on March 27 and 28, 2027, in New Delhi, marking the first edition of Weverse Con Festival outside Korea. The two-day festival will bring together Indian and international artists, live performances and fan-focused experiences. The India edition will combine music with interactive activities, brand activations and cultural experiences, drawing inspiration from the fan communities built around Weverse, the global superfan platform. The festival is designed to create opportunities for artists and fans to connect beyond the stage. Along with a diverse lineup of Indian and K-pop artists, Weverse Con Festival India will feature special collaboration stages aimed at bringing different artists and cultures together. Jason Jaesang Lee, CEO of HYBE, said, Weverse Con Festival India marks a new chapter in our multi-home, multi-genre strategy and reflects our commitment to India as a key market in HYBE's global growth. By bringing HYBEs global capabilities together with Indias creativity, we aim to create a festival that expands our ecosystem through experiences that resonate with local audiences. We look forward to bringing fans together to discover a new universe of music and unlock an immersive journey where they can connect, celebrate, and explore new possibilities alongside the artists they love. Zooil Yang, President of Weverse Company, said, We are thrilled to join HYBE to deliver Weverse Con Festival India to one of the worlds most vibrant K-pop fan communities. As a global superfan platform, Weverse serves as the leading hub connecting artists and fans around the world. Through the festival, we are excited to extend our innovative services and fan experiences beyond the screen and into a live setting, seamlessly integrating the online and offline worlds of fandom. Weverse Con Festival India is being co-produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment division of BookMyShow. The company, which has developed K-pop as a live entertainment category in India, will bring the festival to Indian audiences, with tickets set to be available exclusively on BookMyShow. The festival is presented by Kia India, Mastercard, Project B and Samsung, with NONGSHIM joining as an Associate Partner. Mastercard, which serves as the festivals banking partner, will provide its cardholders with exclusive access to pre-sale tickets. The first India edition will feature live performances by K-pop artists alongside performers from Indias diverse music scene. The festival will bring the two music cultures together through performances and fan experiences centred on artists, music and their communities. HYBEs plans in India also extend beyond the festival. HYBE INDIA, the companys strategic global office in the country, has been conducting auditions across India to discover and develop local talent. The office is also focused on content production and expanding intellectual property, with an emphasis on creating content that connects with Indian audiences while having global potential. Also Read : Rashmika Mandanna partners with HYBE INDIA to discover young female talent in India
Watch: RBI Hikes Repo Rate to 5.5%; Rate Cuts Now Off the Table | Above the Fold | Oct 7, 2026
RBI raises repo rate to 5.50% and shifts to calibrated tightening, signalling no rate cuts in the near term.
Revised SOP eases defence industry access to proof ranges, test facilities
Charges waived for iDEX, Technology Development Fund, Make projects; quarterly slots reserved for proof firing
INDIA bloc leaders meet Delhi CEO, seek scrapping of SIR
New Delhi: Leaders of INDIA bloc parties met Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashok Kumar on Wednesday, October 7, and demanded the cancellation of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll and restoration of the 47.56 lakh names excluded from the draft voter list of the national capital. According to a statement Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Responding to Bangladesh Ministers comments that former PM Sheikh Hasinas activities are the biggest challenge to talks, MEA says India is committed to building a constructive and forward looking relationship with Bangladesh
Awareness programme marks Nilgiri Tahr Day in Tiruppur
BMRCL, BMTC add new bus stops near two metro stations to improve last-mile connectivity
The new facilities came into effect from October 6 following a joint inspection of the locations by BMRCL and BMTC.
ED gets custody of former KPSC chief Sahukar, member Geetha in veterinary recruitment scam
The ED officials taken the duo into custody on Wednesday based on the alleged revelations made by IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, an accused, and Basavaraj Kannale, another accused.
Dance drama by Tamil Isai College students captures emotional moments of history at music festival
VeeCycle Works signs MoU with A.P. government for 150 crore recycling project in Visakhapatnam
11 persons arrested in connection with murder of prime accused in DMK functionary murder case
Fake engine oil, DEF racket busted in WJH; 5 shops raided
Shillong, Oct 6: Police in West Jaintia Hills have busted a major racket selling counterfeit engine oil and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in the name of Tata Motors along NH-6. Acting on instructions of SP Jagpal Singh Dhanoa, a joint team of Jowai Police Station and Phramer Traffic Cell raided the 7th Mile area and [] The post Fake engine oil, DEF racket busted in WJH; 5 shops raided first appeared on Highland Post .
Madukkarai tahsildar rejects request for removal of pungai tree, permits pruning of branches
Telangana govt. allocates 1,108 crore for temple complex as part of Musi project
Mithun Chakraborty appointed as advisor to West Bengal Government, gets Cabinet rank
Harish hits out at Bhattis response to BRS power questions
Zero Fatalities goal puts 48 deadly corridors on Telanganas road safety radar
Sangareddy has the most number of critical accident corridors at 14, while Ranga Reddy accounts for 98 priority zones, 99 violation hotspots and 66 pedestrian accident zones
Bhatti accuses BRS of misleading people on power sector, rules out privatisation
Ladakh Rolls Out Indias First HighAltitude Wildlife Safari
Indias first high-altitude wildlife safari became a reality on Wednesday as Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena flagged off six specially designed vehicles for the Ladakh Snow Leopard Safari.
Green Asia Impex makes debut on NSE Emerge
Green Asia Impex makes debut on NSE Emerge
Kerala HC asks Centre if better health care in State is a handicap for establishing AIIMS
Court opines that Keralam should be considered on a priority basis considering the density of population, and asked the Union government to take a conscious decision concerning the proposal for the institute
Indian bowler creates history by taking 14 wickets in a Test, creating a new 'world record'
Tanmay Baloda: Young Indian spinner Tanmay Baloda has created history by taking 14 wickets in a single Test. He has become the highest wicket-taker in the history of the tournament. A new world record has been set.Tanmay BalodaIndian spin bowler Tanmay Baloda set a new world record by taking 14 wick...
West Bengal CEO seeks clarity on re-enrolment of voters stuck in tribunal cases
At a meeting with the CEOs recently, the ECI asked them to proceed with the special enrolment drive on a war footing by holding camps and followed by door-to-door visits by Booth Level Officers
Chandrakant Lahariya | India Is Both Overmedicated and Massively Undertreated
The country needs stronger primary care and more proportionate, patient-centred treatment
Railways to recruit 5,664 staff and scrap 10,939 posts
3 Muslim fast bowlers have been excluded from Team India for years; injustice is continuing!
Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik, and Khalil Ahmed have been out of Team India for a long time. Find out when the three fast bowlers last played in ODIs and T20Is.Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik and Khaleel AhmedWhile new faces are constantly gaining opportunities in Team India's fast bowling lin...
Textile merchants stage protest against UPI charge move in Kochi
KTGA members protest reported proposal to impose a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions from October 15
H.D. Kumaraswamy says NICE collected 4,756 crore toll since 2008 in violation of norms
Mr. Kumaraswamy alleged that the toll collection was being carried out in violation of the terms governing the NICE project.
Southwest monsoon rainfall in Karnataka is second lowest in 70 years and seventh lowest in 125 years
The year 2002, which had the lowest southwest monsoon rainfall since 1956, had received just 10 mm less than 2026
Historic Semifinal Berth For Indian Mixed Doubles Pair
Indian mixed doubles pair Manush Shah and Diya Chitale made history by becoming the first from the country to reach a WTT Grand Smash semifinal in China, defeating a Romanian duo 3-0. This victory avenged a previous defeat. However, other Indian players, Manav Thakkar and the women's doubles pair of Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade, exited their respective events.
Keralam sets up task force to draw up holistic health and longevity road map
The task force has been asked first to assess Keralams disease burden, ageing trends, healthcare service capacity and gaps in access, and identify priority populations, diseases and districts.
Waste remains uncleared across the Corporations 100 wards for the fifth consecutive day as conservancy workers stay away from duty, demanding removal of the private agency handling sanitation works
Lokayukta court sentences ACF to 3 years for possessing disproportionate assets
The investigation established that he had allegedly accumulated 1,35,29,714.37 worth of disproportionate assets.
Modis 25 years in public life a golden chapter in Indias democratic history: Amit Shah
This journey has been about the welfare of India, the welfare of the poor, and the pride of India, the Home Minister says
VMC, RTC plan drainage solution to combat waterlogging issue near bus station
D. E. Shaw to open 6-lakh sq. ft. office in Hyderabad next year
Watch: RBI repo rate hike: How will it affect your loans, FDs and household budget?
The RBIs 25-basis-point repo rate hike could raise borrowing costs while improving returns on fresh fixed deposits. Heres what it means for your finances.
Congress announces solidarity deeksha till Rahul Gandhi is released
Jagga Reddy to stage deeksha in Sangareddy at Ambedkar statue
YSRCP names Anam Vijaykumar Reddy, Arunamma as Nellore Mayoral candidates
If the Mayoral seat is reserved for the OC General category, Vijaykumar Reddy will contest, otherwise Arunamma will be in the race if it is reserved for OC Women category
Jeffrey Archer and the prisoners canon: writers who wrote behind bars
Archers prison years fed his writing. From Genet and Cervantes to Althusser and Unterweger, a look at how writers have turned confinement into literature
Equal justice must become reality, not just a concept: Minister
India may provide cheapest AI access to every citizen in 5-7 yrs: Jio exec
India could emerge as a global AI-agent exporter by cutting inference costs and making AI more affordable and accessible domestically
India-EU FTA to drive German investment into India: Indo-German Chamber chief
India and the EU are set to strengthen trade relations and increase investments from German companies. The Indo-German Engineering Summit highlighted opportunities in advanced manufacturing and sustainability. Jan Noether emphasized the need for German companies to invest in local supply chains in India. Collaborations in technology sectors could enhance India's manufacturing capabilities and create engineering jobs. Greater engagement between Indian and German firms may foster long-term business partnerships.
GIDA authorised to develop Queens Walkway in Kochi, says High Court
Division Bench sets aside Single Bench order on commercial kiosks at Queens Walkway; GIDAs proposal includes kiosks on deck space adjacent to the walkway; Authority to demarcate a clear, obstruction-free walkway, court notes
Instagram stunt video lands three Hyderabad youths in police net
Woman injured in knife attack after quarrel at Bengaluru park
A walker approached them and questioned why the woman and her male friend were seated there. He allegedly told them that people could misuse the park.
Three-day Amaravati Literature Festival 2026 begins at SRM University-A.P.
9 Indian wrestlers denied US visas for World Wrestling Championship in Las Vegas, here's why
Indias participation at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas has been thrown into uncertainty after nine wrestlers were refused US visas during appointments at the American Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday.
India Sends Russia-Ukraine Truce Plan: Why Modis 3-Point Proposal Could Matter
India has reportedly presented Russia and Ukraine with a three-point proposal aimed at reducing attacks beyond the battlefield. The plan focuses on protecting energy infrastructure, keeping Black Sea grain and energy routes open, and ending attacks on commercial shipping. With Vladimir Putin praising PM Narendra Modis push for peace, can New Delhi help create common ground between Moscow and Kyiv?Watch: https://youtu.be/KSnEZyKiV4Y
Tamil Nadu man claims 30-crore Thiruvonam Bumper lottery prize
He says he bought the ticket from Palakkad Junction railway station but lost it at Sathyamangalam in Erode district. He has submitted a photograph of the ticket stored on his mobile phone along with his complaint. Authorities say the winner will be confirmed only after the verification is completed
A recent circular states that when universities declare the summer vacation, generally during April and May, the hostels attached to colleges should also observe the vacation
Denpasar court sentences 35 Indian nationals in online gambling cases
Unsafe arecanuts seized in Kolar, legal action initiated
Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) officers intercepted a vehicle, which was transporting the consignment from Assam via Kolkata to destinations including Kolar, Bengaluru, Palakkad, Tirupati, Chittoor, Punganur and parts of Tamil Nadu.
Contract nurses in A.P. demand for regularisation of services, gross salary
Patna High Court fixes November 19 as next hearing in Bihars dustbin scam
The dustbin scam refers to the alleged purchase at inflated prices of plastic dustbins to collect biomedical waste in government hospitals, when BJP leader Mangal Pandey was the State Health Minister under the previous NDA regime
Man caught on camera during bestiality bid near Coimbatore; handed over to police
I am not pushed enough: National record holder Vithya sets sights on sub-54 run next
The 28-year-old says she doesnt get the fanfare surrounding her Asian Games performance, where she bagged three medals for India; coach Nehpal wants her to perform well in the Beijing World athletics championships next year
Tirunelveli Corporation slaps fine on houses that are breeding spots for dengue mosquito
Ministers pitch Andhra Pradesh as global manufacturing hub at CII regional summit in Vizag
Andhra Pradesh eyeing rapid industrial growth as investments cross 8.67 lakh crore over the past two years, say officials; FDI surged to $608 million in 202526 from $92 million in 202324
Review meeting on evaluating iodine deficiency disorders held in Krishnagiri
Parking woes disrupt traffic on busy stretches in Thoothukudi
Property or mutual funds? Where should NRIs invest their India-linked wealth? Explained
For NRIs, investing in both property and mutual funds can diversify portfolios. Check where they should invest their India-linked wealth.
Speed radar guns deployed on Madurai-Rameswaram NH in Manamadurai to curb over-speeding
