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29 NIT-R Faculty Members Make It to Stanfords Global Top 2% Scientists List

Twenty-nine faculty members of the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela (NIT-R) have figured in the latest global list of the top 2 per cent

Telangana Issues Notification to Acquire 1,248 Acres in Chevella for TGIIC Industrial Park

The land is spread across Alur-I, Alur-II and Alur-III villages and would be acquired as part of the proposed industrial corridor development.

HYDRAA Launches Major Drain Desilting in Fatehnagar, Balanagar to Avert Industrial Area Flooding

HYDRAA officials said that removing silt only near culverts would not be enough and that the drain needed to be cleared along its length.

Rajputana Royals Triumph Over Prithviraj Warriors in APL Season 2 Opener

In the opening match of APL Season 2, Rajputana Royals defeated Prithviraj Warriors 5-3, showcasing impressive archery skills. Rajputana Royals T

Immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues: Nasscom

The IT industry body says Indian technology firms have reduced their dependence on H-1B visas and expanded local hiring in the US amid fresh rest

Government must heed common people, says CPIs Veerapandian

Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, raises key development issues of state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised several key issues concerning the develop

SC sets aside polls in 50 Punjab municipal wards, orders fresh elections after panel finds nomination obstruction

The Supreme Court has ordered new elections in 50 municipal wards across Punjab. This decision follows a report detailing significant obstruction

HMDA Hosts Snake Awareness Programme at Himayatsagar Eco Park for Wildlife Week

Participants were also briefed on safe practices to follow during snake encounters and the importance of protecting wildlife.

IIT Bombay hostel gas leak triggers flare-up; five, including 2 children, injured

Five people, including two children, were injured after gas leaked from a cylinder pipe and triggered a flare-up at a hostel on the IIT Bombay ca

Nation bids adieu to Nana Patekar with full state honours

Pune: Thousands of people bid adieu to veteran actor Nana Patekar late on Thursday night as his mortal remains were consigned to flames at his fa

AI May Spot Disease but Mark Wrong Area: IIIT-H Study

Radiologists ratings differ from computer-based assessment (

Vice President J.D. Vance Emphasizes Need for Exceptional Foreign Talent in U.S. Workforce

Vice President J.D. Vance advocates for attracting top foreign talent while ensuring American workers are prioritized. Vice President J.D. Vance

INDIA bloc MPs, stopped by police for two days, shift protest against CEC and SIR to Raj Ghat

Opposition INDIA bloc MPs faced police resistance during their protest march towards the Election Commission's office. After a meeting, they deci

Microsoft stock (MSFT) falls as US targets green card filings for H-1B workers and Italy probes gaming business

Microsoft stock fell nearly 2% as the US targeted Microsofts green card filings for H-1B workers, while Italy opened an investigation into Micros

Obituary: Vishwanath (Nana) Patekar, not quite hero and never just villain

Nana lived in grey spaces where some of cinema's richest characters reside

Experiments on animals set to become easier

The Centre plans to significantly change the regulations governing animal experimentation. The proposed rules aim to allow institutional ethics p

Local Body Polls to Be Held After SC Verdict: SEC

Punetha held a video conference with district collectors, SPs, municipal commissioners, ZP chief executive officers, district panchayat officers

NFDC-NFAI acquires three films of actor Sivaji Ganesan

The films are Thiruvarutchelvar (1967), Thillana Mohanambal (1968) and Thiruvilayadal (1965), which have been acquired in the national collection

TCS onboards 10,000 freshers in Q2 FY27; plans to hire on demand

India's largest IT services firm says hiring will track client demand as it invests in AI skills, workforce training and niche talent, while subc

ISL | Time for Chennaiyin FC to put everything together

Plea in Supreme Court challenges appointments of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Vivek Joshi

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding the appointments of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The petition raises constitut

Arrest Warrants Issued for Jaipur Development Authority Officials

Jaipur court issues arrest warrants for JDA officials over contempt of court regarding plot allocation disputes. Arrest Warrants Issued for Jaipu

TCS Q2 profit rises 15% to Rs 13,884 crore as AI revenue doubles; growth remains subdued

TCS reported a 15% year-on-year rise in September-quarter net profit to Rs 13,884 crore, while revenue grew 11.2% to Rs 73,188 crore. AI services

Five people, including two children, injured in fire caused by gas leak on IIT Bombay campus

At least five people, including two children, were on Thursday injured in fire caused by gas leak in hostel on the IIT Bombay campus. All the inj

Draft Overseas Mobility Bill sent to ministries for feedback; 3,505 unregistered agents listed on e-migrate portal

The Indian government is set to unveil the Overseas Mobility Bill following thorough public consultations and reviews among various ministries. T

Israel to continue working with India to defeat terrorism: Envoy

Israel marked three years since the October 7 attacks that resulted in significant casualties and hostages taken. Ambassador Reuven Azar emphasiz

'Our message to Microsoft is...': JD Vance targets tech giant over fraud, abuse as US says Microsoft, Adobe sought 3 million foreign workers

The Trump administration has suspended major tech companies from applying for permanent residency for foreign workers. Various companies, includi

Mass vision screening conducted across schools in Chennai

TG Inter Exams 2027: TGBIE Sets October 31 Deadline for Private Candidate Attendance Exemption

Candidates with a one-year gap after passing SSC can appear for only for the first-year intermediate examinations.

Intermediate Dept Announces 'Innovate Telangana' Statewide Hackathon for Students; Registrations Open Oct 12

Selected students will visit companies and interact with technology leaders and mentors on October 27 and 28.

Hyderabad: Catchpits Pose Threat to Peoples Safety

Catchpits positioned above or below road level have become accident-prone spots across the city, with waterlogging during rains concealing the un

Calcutta High Court Demands Report on Attacks Against Lawyers in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court has requested a report from the West Bengal government regarding recent attacks on lawyers across the state. Calcutta Hig

USPC to Stage Protests at Telangana Collectorates on Oct 10 Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation

The committee alleged that the SIR exercise was leading to the removal of voters from electoral rolls on a large scale and demanded that the proc

US PERM suspension: Indian IT firms cut reliance on H-1B visas, says Nasscom

Nasscom said immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues, while H-1B visas continue to address short-term skill gaps in America

In Mundkur Near Mangaluru, Nana Patekar Is Remembered For More Than His Films

Mundkur is a village in Udupi district, about 35 km from Mangaluru City. Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple here is one of the famous religious places

India, Singapore eye 2,000 MW power corridor

India and Singapore are considering plans for a 2,000 MW cross-border power interconnection that could enhance energy security. The proposed land

IIT Hyderabad-Incubated WiSig Networks Opens Commercial Orders for Indigenous 5G Massive MIMO Radio

WiSig is demonstrating the radio and its complete 5G Standalone solution at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from October 7 to 10.

Every Indians Duty to Protect Democracy and Constitution, Says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi emphasizes the responsibility of every Indian to safeguard democracy and the Constitution amidst ongoing protests. Every Indians Dut

Education Key to Minority Welfare, Says Minister

Azharuddin highlights record Rs 3,768 crore allocation for minority development

Five, including two children, injured after gas leak results in flare up at IIT-Bombay campus

All five were reported to be in stable condition, hospital authorities said

Exports to hit $1 trillion this fiscal: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said that the nine free trade agreements finalised by India in recent years provide huge business opportunities for exporters. He urged ind

'Something weird is going on': JD Vance announces probes into colleges for potential visa fraud

'Something weird is going on': JD Vance announces probes into colleges for potential visa fraud

Karnataka Political Turmoil: Opposition Leader Demands Clarity on Honey Trap Allegations

Karnatakas opposition leader R. Ashok demands CM D.K. Shivakumar disclose details of honey trap claims and ensure a formal investigation. Karnata

Pre-Rabi campaign 2026: Advancing vision of Self reliance

Dr. Parveen Kumar* Terming Rabi 2026 as an important phase in advancing the vision of a self-reliant and developed India, Union Minister for Agri

Scientist Asks Farmers To Cultivate Crop Varieties Suiting Changing Climatic Conditions

District agriculture officer Ramana Reddy assured the farmers that the district administration would provide the necessary support for the procur

Many shades of Nana Patekar: Tollywood recalls the perfectionist, rebel and vulnerable soul

Republican voter enthusiasm gap: Trumps biggest 2026 problem isnt Democrats, but it's his own voters who seem to be losing interest-here's what the new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

With the midterm elections approaching, only 30% of Trump voters express strong enthusiasm about voting. In contrast, 48% of Harris voters are ve

ET Evoke: Shipping, moving 80% world trade, is far more volatile than stocks, says Harvard University's Myrto Kalouptsidi

Myrto Kalouptsidi, Harvard professor of international economics, explains how shipping disruptions at chokepoints such as Hormuz, Suez and Ukrain

US Suspends Infosys, TCS, Wipro and Cognizant From PERM Programme Over Alleged Fraud

US Labour Department has halted new and pending PERM applications from eight major tech firms amid alleged visa-programme abuse.

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Paying off student loans? Deduct up to $2,500 in interest on your 2026 return, but watch the income limits that could cut it off early

Student loan borrowers may get a valuable tax break in 2026. The IRS still allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $2,500 in student loan inter

Nokia pivots to Nvidia-backed AI radio access networks for India

Nokia plans to bring Nvidia-backed AI-RAN technology to India, with commercial deployments potentially beginning by 2028 as 5G data use and hyper

Keralas Wild Elephants Face Crisis as Environmental Groups Call for CBI Investigation

Environmental groups in Kerala demand a CBI probe into the alarming deaths of wild elephants, citing a drastic decline in their population. Keral

CBI Arrests 4 in Multi-State Exam Racket

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four people, including a CGST inspector, in connection with an alleged impersonation and c

SHAR Deputy Director urges educational institutions to set up Space Cells on campus

Such initiatives will help students develop an intrest in space science, says Gopi Krishna

NCB Achieves Major Victory in Bhopal with 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficker

The Narcotics Control Bureau secures a 10-year sentence for Rajesh Pal in a significant drug trafficking case in Bhopal. NCB Achieves Major Victo

SC prima facie finds Jharkhand DGP appointment rules contrary to earlier ruling

In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has highlighted potential issues with the DGP appointment regulations in Jharkhand, suggesting t

India-US bond yield spread stays near 22-year low despite RBI rate hike

Faster rise in US Treasury yields is narrowing the gap, potentially deterring foreign investors and keeping the rupee under pressure

Probe Ordered Into Irregularities in Centres Sheep, Goats Scheme in AP

Allegations of irregularities in implementation of sheep and goats scheme under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) have prompted the Animal Hus

Land Re-Survey To Be Completed in Bhadradri-Kothagudem

Officials informed the collector that the Nallabandaboru gram panchayat had a total of 1,426 acres of land and the re-survey of these lands was i

Act now or lose the choice to act: Rubio warns West of atrophy & servitude in Acropolis speech

AP, Maharashtra Explore Maritime Cooperation

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane shows interest in adopting Andhra Pradeshs maritime practices

Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to four in New Seemapuri, eight injured

Police say rescue operation has been completed; efforts under way to arrest building owners; AAP targets Delhi government over incident

Andhra University extends deadline for special drive examination

BRS Demands Withdrawal of Cases Against Farmers Over Jurala Water

The BRS on Thursday slammed the government for filing cases against farmers who were protesting for release of water from the Jurala project to s

51 booked for DJ sound violations during Ganesh festival in Hyderabad

Concerns Grow Over Hindu Safety in Bangladesh Ahead of Durga Puja

The Awami League raises alarms over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh as Durga Puja approaches, citing recent violence and lack of police ac

India Sees Rise In Girl Births In Areas Where Preference For Sons Was Highest

The gains were most visible among second and later births, where son preference has traditionally been strongest.

Protecting Constitution, democracy is the responsibility of every Indian: Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said protecting India's Constitution, democracy, and its voice is the responsibilit

Congress, Left Parties Take Out Protest Rally in Khammam Against CEC

CPI(M) district secretary Nunna Nageswara Rao, CPI(ML-Mass Line) state secretary Gummadi Narsaiah and CPI(ML New Democracy) leader A Madhu also s

India, 14 others ink joint ministerial statement to curb structural excess capacity

India has joined the US, EU, UK and 12 other economies in a joint statement to tackle structural excess capacity and production, despite facing a

Solar push for J

Going solar has become big business in a region like J&K and, consequently, the common people need to rise up to the task if all the targets set

Rice millers fear steep hike in rice prices

National SARAS Mela to be held in Vijayawada from October 13

Elaborate arrangements are being made for Dasara celebrations, Vijayawada Utsav and National Saras Aajeevika Mela in Vijayawada, says NTR Distric

Weekly October Horoscope: One day could open a major door for every zodiac sign between October 12 and 18

The Weekly October Horoscope highlights one especially lucky day for every zodiac sign between October 12 and 18, 2026.Career opportunities, part

US suspends green card route for Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL and 4 other firms

The action also covers Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe. It prevents the companies from filing new permanent labour certification applic

Trump plans to honor Microsoft's CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company

Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft has been suspended from the skilled foreign worker visa program. This decision coincides with Pr

IIT Madras and IIT Dharwad Sign MoU to Enhance Education and Research Collaboration

IIT Madras and IIT Dharwad have signed a MoU to boost education, research, and entrepreneurship, with support from the Union Education Minister.

Christa Pike's ex-boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp, who escaped death penalty in Satanic killing, could be free in 5 years

Tadaryl Shipp, aged 49, is serving a life sentence for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. He and ex-girlfriend Christa Pike were convicted in 1996 fo

Doe swatted amid threats: Police respond to fake shooting call; FBI investigates case

AP Bags National Award for Green Energy Investment Drive

97 clean energy projects worth nearly Rs 4 lakh crore sanctioned since June 2024

'Have To Draw A Line': Top Court Judge Speaks Against Commuting Death Penalty

Justice Dipankar Datta recalled a case in which the Supreme Court commuted the death sentence of a man who had raped and murdered his elder daugh

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History shows weak govts managed to push more reforms: Naushad Forbes

Naushad Forbes says India needs deeper economic reforms, lower trade barriers and greater deregulation to revive manufacturing, exports, private

Venezuela's Maduro charged in US with ordering torture of opponents, Americans

US prosecutors on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiring to torture political oppo

AI tool makes culturally appropriate lessons for teachers in India

Overworked teachers in southern India have a new tool for educating their students: Shiksha Copilot, an AI system that generates culturally relev

Nifty 50 earnings seen rising 24.7% in Q2, best growth in 12 quarters

Nifty 50 earnings seen rising 24.7% in Q2, best growth in 12 quarters

Alert issued for Indians in Saudi amid Houthi attacks

India has issued an advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant and stay indoors due to an escalating security situation involv

Heavy rain in Madurai, Corporation commissioner directs officials to ensure storm water drains are free from encroachments

Heavy rain leaves several parts of the city waterlogged and causes traffic congestion, with commuters struggling to move through inundated roads,