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Education Key to Minority Welfare, Says Minister

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

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

Cgarh, MP CMs Slam Rahul For Targeting CEC To Cover Up Poll Debacles

Mr. Gandhi always finds fault with either the Election Commission or the BJP whenever his party faces debacles in elections but keeps quiet when

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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

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

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

Trump LIVE | POTUS honors Elon Musk, Nadella, Dell at Science: A New Golden Age Summit

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

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

Electoral-roll revision reviewed in Visakhapatnam, ASR

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

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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

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

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

Texprocil to focus on Kasturi Cotton, benefits of FTAs for textile sector

Currently, less than 50% of the cotton that is brought for branding meets the mandatory specifications and tests to be branded as Kasturi Cotton

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

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

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

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,

Tragic Bus Collision in Tirunelveli Claims Conductors Life, Injures Over 20 Passengers

A bus conductor died and over 20 passengers were injured in a severe collision in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on October 8. Tragic Bus Collision in

Woman dies after falling off high-rise building in Vizag

The 24-year-old woman reportedly slipped while drying clothes on her balcony and fell off the 24th floor of the building

Kurdish PKK group says Turkish state not doing enough to pursue peace process

We have withdrawn all our armed forces, both within and outside of Turkiye, that could be considered near the border, the PKK said, adding that t

Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP protests on October 10

Former West Bengal Chief Minister says she intends to approach the President on the issue of vote theft and Special Intensive Revision; she is al

Susie Wiles FBI phone records: Why did agents secretly monitor Melania and Barron before Mar-a-Lago raid? New documents reveal

Documents reveal the FBI tracked Susie Wiles' communications with various individuals after the Mar-a-Lago raid. The agency also monitored the mo

Bangladesh seeks new or revised Ganges water pact with India ahead of 2026 deadline

Bangladesh is requesting a new or revised Ganges water-sharing treaty with India prior to 2026. Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury A

Assam has India's second highest elephant population: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state has the second-highest number of e

West Bengal BDO Challenges High Court Ruling in Supreme Court Amid Murder Charges

A suspended BDO from West Bengal has approached the Supreme Court after failing to surrender as ordered by the High Court in a murder case. West

Fighting for our future: France high school students vow no let-up

Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country, with squads of riot police deployed to control the situation occ

Virtual Fitting Kiosks Are Reshaping How Shoppers Try on Clothes Before They Buy

Virtual fitting kiosks are popping up in retail stores. Here

Salman Khan jets off to Pune for Nana Patekars funeral

Salman Khan paid an emotional tribute to Nana Patekar after his demise and reportedly flew to Pune to attend the veteran actors last rites. Shari

IGPL Invitational Hyderabad: Dwivedi, Bhullar share the lead as Veer Ganapathy, Manav Shah give chase

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Samarth Dwivedi and seasoned campaigner Gaganjeet Bhullar found themselves side-by-side at the top of a ti

CM Naidu To Visit Prakasam, Hand Over Pattadar Passbooks

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will visit Prakasam district to distribute pattadar passbooks and address a decades-old land dispute involvin

US House Speaker Johnson weighs 'next chapter' if Republicans lose majority-Fox News

Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox

Indians among hundreds to get share of $35m payout in labour 'exploitation' case

In a significant development, over 100 construction workers are about to be compensated in a settlement linked to Caddell Construction due to all

India's 'Cockroach' movement says many members detained ahead of Delhi rally

Indian authorities started mass detentions of people associated with the Cockroach youth movement, the group said Thursday, just days ahead of a

Students must focus on technological advancements, says Ambedkar University Dean

ED searches 17 locations in Keralam over alleged co-op. bank fraud

Searches conducted at Urban Co-operative Society, Angamaly; Thennala Service Co-operative Bank; and Kuttanellur Co-operative Bank in connection w

A.P. positions north Andhra as a hub for AI, data centres, fintech and semiconductors

At the CII regional summit in Visakhapatnam, the State government focuses on future-ready sectors to drive economic growth in six districts with

Operation Sindoor Showed IAFs Destructive Power, Air Defence: Air Chief

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh highlights combat readiness, air defence and Air Warriors

Indian Embassy Issues Advisory for Citizens in Saudi Arabia Amid Security Concerns

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised citizens to remain vigilant following recent attacks on civil infrastructure. Indian Embassy Issues Advi

India sugar production view slashed as El Nino hits, USDA says

The USDA has slashed its expectations for Indian sugar production in the 2026/27 season to 29.5 million metric tons due to a forecasted rainfall

VJIT Officials Accuse JNTU V-C Of Making Derogatory Remarks

VJIT officials have accused the JNTUH Vice Chancellor of making derogatory and threatening remarks, while the university has denied the allegatio

Free and fair elections not possible until SIR is scrapped: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

APL: Royals begin title defence in style

Knights rally to edge Marathas; Archers beat Chiefs

South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy amid dispute over transfer of soldiers

South Korea will

Calcutta HC seeks report from Bengal govt on action against attacks on advocates in state

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought a report from the West Bengal government on the action taken by t

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet

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16 seafarers killed in Persian Gulf, Black Sea; Saudi official calls seizure of sealanes criminal act

Sabarmati Railway Station Redevelopment Nears Completion as Multi-Modal Transport Hub

The redevelopment of Sabarmati Railway Station is 85% complete, transforming it into a multi-modal transport hub for improved passenger experienc

Air Show in Hyd on Dec. 9, CS Reviews Arrangements

An air show will be organised here on December 9 as part of the Grand Raksha Expo being held alongside the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026.

Election Commission shouldn't snatch poor's right to vote: Akhilesh Yadav

Amid INDIA Bloc's campaign against the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Samajwadi Party (SP)

Nitin Nabin unveils Seva Sankalp Trophy for national disabled cricket

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78 incidents involving Indian seafarers in Hormuz, 139 sailors in Strait

Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar said 78 incidents involving Indian seafarers have been reported since the Iran war began, while eight vessels of I

El Nino to continue to intensify ahead of its forecast peak in Dec: WMO

WMO says El Nino is strengthening rapidly and has a near-100% chance of persisting through February 2027, raising risks of heat, drought and ecol

Akhilesh Yadav urges Election Commission to protect poor

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Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: What is it? What does this mean for those seeking Microsoft jobs in USA?

Microsoft green card h1b visa program suspension: Microsoft is based in Redmond, Washington, near Seattle. Vice President JD Vance said Microsoft

Telangana SIR: Over 4.3L new voter applications pending

Hyderabad: In new data released by the Telangana Election Commission, Hyderabad recorded the highest number of Form 6 applications with 1,94,204

Jantar Mantar protest: Delhi shuts liquor vends for two days citing police inputs

The closure follows inputs from the Delhi Police and comes ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar on October 10

Kangana Ranaut moves Delhi HC against obscene, AI-generated content

Justice Vikas Mahajan issued summons on pleas by Ms. Ranaut and Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda seeking protection of their personality and public

PHD Chamber Welcomes GST Council Decisions, Urges Quick Resolution of Pending Issues

PHD Chamber praises GST Councils decisions, emphasizing ease of business while calling for quick action on unresolved industry concerns. PHD Cham

India, Liberia demand immediate halt to Gulf and Black Sea ship attacks

India, Liberia demand immediate halt to Gulf and Black Sea ship attacks

Journalist alleging harassment by Delhi Police ACP had to endure 25-point questionnaire by Crime Branch

Complainant's lawyer alleges questions focused on her personal and professional background and sought to establish the officers credibility; no F

Revanth Joins India Bloc March to Raj Ghat, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation

Telangana CM opposes SIR, seeks restoration of voting rights for all eligible citizens

Houthis Rock Riyadh Airport With Missiles, Threaten Global Airlines as Indian Flights Turn Back

Explosions rocked Riyadh as the Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport. Saudi officials said their air d

Serious matter, not a 4-5 day protest: Rahul Gandhi says fight for democracy will continue amid Oppn charge against CEC

Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that India's democracy, democratic institutions and the Constitution

The Hindu Sustainability Dialogues 2026 to explore healthcare at the intersection of AI and medicine

Experts in medicine, academia, technology, and industry to discuss how AI can strengthen healthcare systems while addressing critical questions a

Euro zone finance ministers start steps to replace ECB's Schnabel

Euro zone finance ministers on

JNU students hunger strike enters fifth day over campus issues

Two men arrested after breaking into UK airbase used by US, counter-terrorism police say

British counter-terrorism police are investigating after two Latvian men were arrested inside a Royal Air Force base used by US personnel, author

'He was generous & brutally honest': Dimple Kapadia on Nana Patekar

Im glad I was directed by Nana in Prahaar, said the actress, mourning the loss of the legendary actor.

Vance says US wants only elite foreign talent

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US Vice-President J.D. Vance said on Thursday that the Trump administration wants to attract exceptional

GST Council removes arrest powers of GST officials, approves faster refunds

The GST Council has approved a major overhaul of tax administration, with changes aimed at making compliance simpler and reducing the risk of pen

Nana Patekar death: Actor's mortal remains reaches his native village

Nana Patekars mortal remains were flown from Goa to Pune for his last rites, which are underway. Jackie Shroff has arrived, while Salman Khan is

UGC NET December 2026 Application Process Begins, Registration Open Until October 28

The UGC NET December 2026 application process is now open, with registration available until October 28. Key details inside. UGC NET December 202

DMK's Dig At Vijay Ahead Of Rahul Gandhi's Visit: 'Will 2 PM Candidates Meet?'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is reportedly visiting Chennai on October 10. I have the same doubt that everyone has: 'Will the two prime ministeri