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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Sorens Mother Passes Away, Political Circles Mourn

The mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Rupai Soren, has passed away, prompting condolences from political leaders across the state.

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

Saudi Arabia launches air safety probe into flydubai incident, sources say

Safety probes designed to keep flights safe are normal after accidents but are not mandatory when a deliberate act is involved, such as the suspe

Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to B Kagan and Kenso Soai

Stockholm: Scientists Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Wednesday for untangling mysterious mirror images in molecule

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 cancellati

Modi, High Commissioner to Dhaka discuss bilateral ties amid talks for Bangladesh PMs delayed India visit

Responding to Bangladesh Ministers comments that former PM Sheikh Hasinas activities are the biggest challenge to talks, MEA says India is commit

Relief for Puja Committees! Odisha CM Waives Ground Rent Across BMC Area for Festive Season

In a major festive booster for organisers in the Capital city, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced a complete waiver

Dr. Subhash Chandras Personal Guarantee Case: LIC Housing Finance Receives Settlement Proposal

Companies linked to Dr. Subhash Chandra propose a settlement to repay LIC Housing Finance loans with interest. Dr. Subhash Chandras Personal Guar

Forged seals of 23 Sub-Registrar offices found as Malkajgiri police bust property document racket

Of the seized seals, 23 belonged to Sub-Registrar offices, three to GHMC and HMDA and two to the Gram Panchayat office at Mansoorabad. Five purpo

RBI Governor says forex transactions of personal nature remain outside new FEMA reporting

Malhotra says RBI will soon issue FAQs

Awareness programme marks Nilgiri Tahr Day in Tiruppur

Editorial. Boost for renewables

Centre rightly lays emphasis on grid capacity, storage

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.

Andhra Pradesh: Power Department Issues 627 Compassionate Appointments

Eligible dependants were now being given appointments within four months: Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar

Former Barcelona Winger Pedro Announces Retirement at 39

Pedro Rodriguez retires from professional football at age 39, reflecting on a celebrated career with Barcelona and Chelsea. Former Barcelona Wing

Dance drama by Tamil Isai College students captures emotional moments of history at music festival

Hyderabad: 20,000 Fine Imposed on Jubilee Hills Hotel for Water Wastage

HMWS&SB officials imposed and collected a fine of 20,000 after detecting wastage of water for an unnecessary purpose at a hotel in Jubilee Hills.

Bank margins set for near-term boost as EBLR loans reprice after MPC rise

Banks with more external benchmark-linked loans could benefit as lending rates reset faster than deposits, while festive and corporate demand may

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

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Madukkarai tahsildar rejects request for removal of pungai tree, permits pruning of branches

Trump admin proposes $70,000 fee for foreign students seeking US jobs in major immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump-led US administration has proposed a steep new fee of USD 70,000 for international students seeking to work in the United

How to request your mail ballot again in Florida: If you voted by mail in 2024, you must re-request for 2026 by the October 22 deadline

Florida voters who voted by mail in 2024 must request a new vote-by-mail ballot for the 2026 election. The deadline to request a ballot is 5 p.m.

Telangana govt. allocates 1,108 crore for temple complex as part of Musi project

Rumours fly: Mr Faisu, Nikhat

Hyderabad: Wedding bells in Saudi Arabia for Mr Faisu? The social media stars latest Instagram story has fans wondering whether his much-awaited

Young Man Arrested for Social Media Stunt Involving SSB Camp Blast

A young man was arrested in Maharajganj for posting a fake blast video of an SSB camp on Instagram, causing public alarm. Young Man Arrested for

Mithun Chakraborty appointed as advisor to West Bengal Government, gets Cabinet rank

Harish hits out at Bhattis response to BRS power questions

Raut Alleges Opposition MPs Were Stopped At Gunpoint

If the CEC does not meet Opposition MPs, then does he only meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah? : Shiv Sena UBT M

Prakash Raj Confirms Dhruv Rathee to Attend Anti-SIR Protest in Bengaluru

Veteran actor and activist Prakash Raj announced on Wednesday that popular political commentator and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee will attend the anti-S

Howard Hughes' 30,000-acre Las Vegas land buy for $3 an acre eventually became Summerlin

WHO advises against weight-loss drugs, surgery for children under 10

WHO strongly recommended interventions combining dietary changes, physical activity and behavioural support as the primary approach to battle chi

Naidu Congratulates AP Athletes On Asian Games Medals

The government would take steps to encourage and support talented athletes from the State: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

Cheetahs Released in Madhya Pradeshs Durga Vati Tiger Reserve

Cheetahs find a new home in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, as part of a successful wildlife restoration initiative. Cheetahs Released in Madhya Pradeshs

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

Messis former Barca teammate Pedro retires at 39 after glittering 25-trophy career

Pedro Rodriguez bids farewell to football after an illustrious 20-year journey, celebrated at clubs like Barcelona and Chelsea, where he amassed

Royal Mail announces up to 2,500 job cuts

Royal Mail is set to reduce its workforce by as many as 2,500 positions over the upcoming year as part of a significant organizational transforma

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 desi

Green Asia Impex makes debut on NSE Emerge

Green Asia Impex makes debut on NSE Emerge

Will not stop until India becomes a developed nation by 2047, says PM Modi

Marking 25 years as a head of government, Narendra Modi sets out six goals for India and vows to continue serving the country until it becomes a

Cgarh Blacklists Oriental Insurance Over Chopper Cover Claim Dispute

The action was taken by the Directorate of Aviation in connection with the helicopter that crashed at Raipur in May 2022: Official spokesman

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

GST Council to take up far reaching compliance reforms at Thursday meeting

The GST Council is expected to consider simpler compliance, faster refunds and changes to prosecution and arrest rules, with no major rate change

Delhi Police stops CM Revanth from meeting Rahul Gandhi

Hyderabad/New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Wednesday, October 7, stopped Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy from meeting senior Congress lead

Caste Certificates Now Available Through Mana Mitra WhatsApp Service

AP citizens can now download copies of previously issued caste certificates through Mana Mitra WhatsApp, avoiding visits to government offices.

BJP MP Sandeep Pathak Highlights Modis 25 Years of Service and Anti-Corruption Efforts

Sandeep Pathak praises PM Modis dedication and initiatives to curb corruption during his 25 years of public service. BJP MP Sandeep Pathak Highli

FTA utilisation cell set up to boost trade pact gains: Commerce Secretary

The argument that the latest FTAs would deliver better results as they are with complementary economies needs to be demonstrated through actual t

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

PM Modi meets BJP stalwart LK Advani, seeks his blessings on completing 25 years as head of govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met former deputy prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart LK Advani and sought his ble

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

Committee to decide on market rate of land for laying transmission lines

The development assumes importance as RoW is among the main reasons for the delay in laying transmission lines, particularly for evacuating renew

Christa Pike has no memory of botched execution: Doctor reveals what she said after regaining consciousness

Christa Pike, an inmate on death row in Tennessee, experienced a botched execution attempt on September 25 when complications arose during the in

Retail prices of diesel & petrol will have to be raised at some point: Moodys Ratings

Moodys Ratings expects that the 2026 baseline crude oil price will be in the range of $90-110 per barrel,

Govt. working on comprehensive development plan for fisheries sector: Minister

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

JD(U) to Remain Central to Bihar Politics, Says Sanjay Jha

Sanjay Jha asserts JD(U) will be pivotal in Bihar politics, emphasizing water rights and development in a recent address. JD(U) to Remain Central

Sankarans Life An Inspiration For Public Service

Bapatla officials and others observed the 16th death anniversary of IAS officer S.R. Sankaran, recalling his commitment to public service and wel

Goshamahal police busts online betting racket, arrests one

Hyderabad: The Goshamahal Police has apprehended a man for his involvement in organising online and offline betting and poker activities, collect

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 identif

RSS defamation case: Sessions court stays proceedings against Priyank Kharge, Nalapad

It was argued that the complainant had failed to produce any material to establish that he is a member of RSS

Manipur CM calls for hill-valley unity, says peace efforts cannot remain limited to valley

Manipur's Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, appeals for harmony among the state's various communities, stressing the necessity of dialogue

BJP MLA Araga Jnanendra alleges large scale corruption in health check up scheme for construction workers, demands CBI probe

The BJP leader said that while the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board showed expenditure records to the tune of 799

Meta finds 5.3 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content on Facebook, Instagram in January-June 2026

Says over 98 per cent found and proactively addressed before anyone reported it

Madurai stinks as conservancy workers strike continues for the third day; civic body remains helpless, and officials go on silent mode

Waste remains uncleared across the Corporations 100 wards for the fifth consecutive day as conservancy workers stay away from duty, demanding rem

Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz highest in a week since Iran war began: Report

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.

Jailer 2 Certified UA 16+, Rajinikanth Sequel Shorter Than First Part, Gears Up for Oct 15 Release

The anticipation surrounding Superstar Rajinikanths upcoming action entertainer Jailer 2 reached a major milestone as the film officially cleared

Actor Mithun Chakraborty appointed Bengal govt cultural advisor with cabinet minister rank

Mithun Chakraborty has officially joined the West Bengal government as a cultural advisor, acquiring a rank equivalent to a cabinet minister. Thi

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

Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, three dead: officials

Loud bangs across the border in Gaza were audible from the site of the Nova music festival just as family members gathered at dawn to mourn the m

CARE upgrades Adani Enterprises to AA, retains stable outlook

CARE Ratings has upgraded the long-term rating of Adani Enterprises to 'AA', affirming a stable outlook. This elevation underscores enhanced fina

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

Congress announces solidarity deeksha till Rahul Gandhi is released

Jagga Reddy to stage deeksha in Sangareddy at Ambedkar statue

YSRC Names Anam Vijay Kumar Reddy As Its Nellore Mayor Candidate

YSRC has named Anam Vijay Kumar Reddy as its Nellore mayor candidate, subject to the post being reserved for the OC-General category.

Toddler dead, 8 hurt in building collapse in Delhi

New Delhi: A child aged around a year and a half was killed, and at least eight people, including a three-year-old child, were injured after a fo

Explosion in Badakhshan, Afghanistan Leaves Two Injured

A recent explosion in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, has injured two civilians, raising concerns about safety in the region. Explosion in Badakhshan, A

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 li

Ola Electric sets 27 price for 1,000-crore rights issue

The company said its board approved the issue price along with a two-call payment structure

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

Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained during Delhi protest, released later

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders were detained in Delhi while protesting against the Election Commission and dema

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 highlig

Sircilla Weaver Creates Shawl Featuring Dubai Royal Family

The presentation would be done during Bathukamma celebrations in Dubai: Reports

Tamil Nadu vehicle retail jumps 46% in September

Retail sales across categories stood at 2,25 units in September, compared with 1,54 lakh units in the same month last year.

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

Four pharmacies in Hyderabad face notices over sale records of habit-forming drugs