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Premium plot for low-value land : Congress leaders accuse Chhattisgarh government of providing undue benefits to Ministers wife

DelhiHCrefuses to suspend BiharMLAsconviction in celebratory firing case

AAPMLAfiles defamation plaint againstPWD Minister

Two arrested for cheating scores of people by offering fake jobs in Israel and Iraq

Archaeological heritage of Kasaragod integral to Keralams history, says Minister

A comprehensive archaeological survey is being conducted to identify, document, and systematically record the historical and archaeological evide

Inspections at multiplexes in Kochi set to continue in October

A joint drive was conducted at multiplexes in malls last month following complaints of overpricing, and notices were served on erring establishme

Mahanadi river dispute to be resolved soon, says Odisha CM

Abhijit Dipke Challenges Maharashtra Government Ahead of Protests in Mumbai

Abhijit Dipke warns Maharashtras government and calls for arrests before upcoming protests, criticizing electoral practices and the Election Comm

Social Security claiming age names could change: Will your benefits change? What new labels for ages 62, 67 and 70 really mean

Congress has cleared a bill that would give Social Securitys key claiming ages new names. The proposal would call 62 the minimum monthly benefit

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Cellular Stress In Heart: ICMR-NIN Study

The study found that inadequate vitamin D levels disrupted the antioxidant defence system in the heart, increased oxidative stress and activated

Uneven Monsoon Rainfall in Maharashtra: Marathwada Faces 40% Deficit, Says IMD

Maharashtra experiences uneven monsoon rainfall, with Marathwada registering a significant 40% deficit, raising concerns about water resources. U

India-US trade deal 'not imminent'; USTR Greer says 'sticking points' identified

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Trump administration is working with India to finalise a bilateral trade deal, but an agreement i

Karnataka BJP Responds to CM Shivakumars Allegations Over Voter List Manipulation

The Karnataka BJP counters CM Shivakumars claims of voter list tampering, raising questions about the integrity of the electoral process. Karnata

EC Dysfunctional Or Fit For A Fractured Polity?

To whom is the ECI accountable? It is accountable to the government which appointed them and to Parliament whose approval is needed to impeach an

Saudi hands Omani co-pilot in Flydubai flight incident to UAE

No PUCC, No Fuel rule kicks in; govt. undertaking all measures to mitigate air pollution: Gupta

Gandhijis many ways of understanding genius

The word genius offers a window into the Mahatmas assessment of people and events

DU students hold march against sexual violence, demand safer campuses

The woman-only march saw over 500 participants seeking functional internal complaints cells, better street lighting and greater accountability in

Jharkhand High Court Demands Response Over Womans Detention Despite Acquittal

The Jharkhand High Court has summoned the Home Secretary over a womans detention following her acquittal in a criminal case. Jharkhand High Court

India Keeps Close Watch On Hero Pilots Recovery

He was speaking openly, smiling and laughing, which was a great relief for us and, above all, for his family: Reports

Womens Vetri Payaam Starts On Oct. 2

Meaning victorious journey, Vettri Payanam, the new scheme is a symbol of social justice as it expands the scope of the existing free travel faci

Gandhijis unfinished work on the world stage

Had the Mahatma lived, his message of non-violence might have travelled further and shaped global movements

Jeff Bezos just put $25 million into the Pacific Ocean. Is the Bezos Earth Fund enough to save the Pacific Ocean before the $10 billion deadline?

The Bezos Earth Fund has committed $25 million to enhance conservation efforts across five Pacific island nations, now totaling approximately $63

Education Minister Prahlad Joshi Urges Students to Embrace Cleanliness as a Habit

Prahlad Joshi emphasizes the importance of cleanliness among students during a cleanliness drive at Gargi College, New Delhi. Education Minister

HC Quashes 34% BC Quota, Orders Polls In Six Weeks

The court noted that the terms of gram panchayat, municipality and municipal corporation councils in the State had ended in March-April : Reports

SC seeks Centre, Bengal govt response on Mahua Moitras plea over MPLADS works

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and West Bengal government on TMC MP Mahua Moitras plea alleging obstruction in implementi

G20 trade ministers agree to denounce weaponization of food, USTR Greer says

G20 trade ministers, at a meeting in Milwaukee, reached consensus on denouncing the weaponization of food through coercive trade actions, US Trad

US judge finds law criminalizing

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Government revises FASTag guidelines for Divyangjan category

Earlier, guidelines mandated renewal of exempted FASTags for Divyangjan on an annual basis.

Government revises FASTag guidelines for Divyangjan category

Earlier, guidelines mandated renewal of exempted FASTags for Divyangjan on an annual basis.

Hindu College Staff Association flags lapses in administration, urges DU V-C to take over

Hindu College Staff Association flags lapses in administration, urges DU V-C to take over

Get Friday off if public holiday falls Saturday: Indian man says Australia has cracked the holiday code, gets day off to watch horse race

An Indian man who has lived in Australia for 10 years has shared a humorous comparison of public holidays in Australia and India. Aditya Khaneja

683 kg prohibited firecrackers seized in Rohini, three arrested

Minister Durgesh Announces 780 New Pensions For Nidadavolu Town

Durgesh made the announcement after visiting some homes in Nidadavolu personally and distributing pensions: Reports

Bihar Lawmakers Donate One Months Salary to Flood Relief Fund

JD(U) lawmakers in Bihar contribute their monthly salaries to aid flood victims, totaling 17.19 lakh for the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. Bihar L

Rahul Gandhi asks who ordered TCS to change Form 6, whether firm was pressured

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the Election Commission over changes to online Form 6, asking who ordered Tata Consultancy Services to im

Man Gets 10-Year Jail Term For Raping Woman On Promise Of Marriage

Finding the accused guilty, judge Pandiri Lalitha awarded the 10-year jail term and 50,000 fine: Reports

Govt. caps sugar stock limit for dealers to 1,000 quintals ahead of festive season

The Food Ministry said the objective of the amended rules was to ensure that there is no unnecessary accumulation of sugar in the distribution ch

Speedy recovery of 'global hero' pilot is Mumbai neighbourhood's main concern

Neighbours in Mumbais Chembur have rallied around Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar after reports that he fought back against an alleged cock

Chennai traffic police hold helmet awareness rally

Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rush

India's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car sales

TCS to take over Best Buy's India GCC under multiyear deal

Tata Consultancy Services has entered a multiyear agreement to acquire Best Buy's global capability centre located in India. While the financial

A reflection on two songs and their nationalisms

Astroguide for Friday, October 2, 2026

Tithi: Bhadrapada Bahula Shashti till 10.15 am

Visakhapatnams Mahatma Gandhi hospital records 500 robotic cancer surgeries

Political Tensions Rise in Karnataka Over Allegations of Voter List Manipulation

Political tensions escalate in Karnataka as opposition leader accuses Congress of theatrics over voter list allegations. Political Tensions Rise

ET Graphics: Factory engine revs up jobs and earnings rise

Indias factory workforce crossed 20 million in 2024-25, driven by gains in West Bengal, Telangana, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh and sectors such

Vijaya Reddys election plea likely to help Congress

Congress may win Khairatabad without poll

SRMIST signs MoU with South Koreas Jeonbuk National University

Partnership to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint research, publications and short-term academic programmes

Tamil Nadu to get four more weather radars in next few years: IMD

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, October 2, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be around 34C and 24C respectively. Surface winds are likely to be Northeasterl

Pfizer-Sankar Foundation eye camp screens 1,113 patients

Eritrea severs diplomatic ties

Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday, prompting Asmara to seve

Introduced Nile perch devastated Lake Victorias native cichlids and fishery

YPF investors ask U.S. Supreme Court to revive $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina

Investment firms Petersen Energia and Eton

Maharashtra Seeks Air Show to Boost Tourism and Youth Engagement

Central Minister Prataprao Jadhav urges an air show in Maharashtra to showcase the IAFs skills and attract youth to aviation careers. Maharashtra

TNPDCL works out modalities for engaging private manpower agencies to read electricity meters

AI agents can now improvise when blocked. Autonomous systems finding ways around digital barriers on their own may be their biggest cybersecurity risk yet

Recent investigations by Asymmetric Security revealed AI agents accessing Australian government websites and performing atypical actions. These a

Food and beverages industry maintaining a growth rate of 10% annually

10 government hospital mortuaries across T.N. to be strengthened at a cost of 8 crore

UoH 26th convocation: Remain humble, says Governor

Salute captain Smit Machchhar: Kharge

Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed for his bravery in thwarting a potential disaster on a flydubai flight. The flight was carrying 174 passen

Redeployment plan could reduce doctor posts in government hospitals: association

Aqua Units Warned Against Pollution Norm Violations

Reviewing environmental compliance with the AP branch of the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI), he noted that nobody had the right to

Tamil Nadu govt. to set up 1,000 more automatic rain gauges this fiscal

Northeast monsoon to bring normal to above normal rainfall over southern parts of T.N. and Kerala: IMD

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted four Houthi drones, two ballistic missiles

The Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday it had intercepted and destroyed four drones launched by Yemen's Houthis over the southern Saudi city of

Niti member Rajiv Gauba calls for reforms to strengthen energy security

Rajiv Gauba highlighted the importance of regulation and market reforms for strengthening India's energy security. He emphasized the need for an

Modified Silencers Crushed Under Road Roller

Traffic police destroy 350 silencers seized from vehicles: Reports

Congress to Launch Nationwide Campaign Demanding Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Congress plans a campaign from October 2-8 to demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner amid allegations of electoral misconduct

Pension savings may get bigger infrastructure play as PFRDA explores direct project exposure

The government is seeking to channel more pension savings into Indias long-term infrastructure needs, with PFRDA chairman S Ramann saying the reg

NGO alleges fraud in affiliation process of private teacher education colleges

Make JPC do its job on FCRA Bill: KC Venugopal to Om Birla

KC Venugopal, a Congress MP, has raised alarms over the Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill, questioning the lack of sufficient stakeholder consu

Things Europeans could learn from Indians: French woman lists 11 things she loved about India, from spirituality and food to colourful fashion

French fitness instructor Roxane has shared 11 things she believes Europeans could learn from everyday life in India after returning from a trip

Varsity officials raise concern over plan to build memorial on University Union Grounds

Officials urge Higher Education Secretary to hold consultations before taking a decision; they demand that the ground be primarily used for sport

Saudi Arabia says flydubai co-pilot who tried to crash Israel-bound jet transferred to UAE; Trump alleges copilot linked to Iran

Asked if the U.S. would retaliate against Tehran if it was behind the attack, Mr. Trump said, Oh they'll be hit, very hard, don't worry.

India's external shocks: why senior voices warn of a harder world

The officials stressed the need for stronger domestic growth drivers, strategic reserves, diversified partnerships, infrastructure, manufacturing

Eight arrested for financial fraud in Puducherry

CJP's protest seeking CEC's resignation to begin today

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced plans for nationwide protests starting Friday. The protests will focus on demanding the re

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Reopens Core Area to Tourists

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh welcomes tourists back with a new season of jungle safaris and wildlife experiences. Bandhavgarh Tige

India's electoral technology needs audits to ensure legal compliance, data integrity and accountability

India's electoral technology, including ECINET and ERONET, needs a comprehensive legal, data and systems audit to ensure software remains subordi

Number plate violations on the rise on Chennai roads

Alex Karp bought 37,000 acres of Swedish forest for $22 million and local hunters could no longer lease the land - why wealthy buyers are looking beyond traditional assets

Alex Karp has acquired 37,000 acres of forest in Hrjedalen, Sweden, for $22 million. This purchase has led to local hunters losing their leases f

Cornell Student Said, I Was Raped. Cops Left It Out Of Her Statement

The statement was shared with District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, who decided there was not enough evidence to bring criminal charges against t

Delhi Police Tighten Security Ahead of Planned Jantar Mantar Protest

Delhi Police have intensified security measures and installed barricades along Tolstoy Marg and surrounding roads in central Delhi in anticipatio

YPF investors ask U.S. Supreme Court to revive $16.1 bln judgment against Argentina

Investment firms Petersen Energia

SC refuses to interfere with freeze on bank accounts of Trinamool Congress

The Supreme Court recently refused to lift the debit freeze on four bank accounts belonging to Trinamool Congress. This decision hampers the part

35-year-old man held for killing wife in Mangadu

AI, Robotics To Transform Space Exploration, Says Former ISRO Chief

The former ISRO chief called upon students to build a strong foundation in basic subjects and pursue research and innovation: Reports

Finance ministry sees Q2 FY27 GDP growth at 7.3%, flags trade, crude and AI risks

The finance ministry expects Indias real GDP to grow 7.3% in Q2 FY27, above the RBIs 6.4% forecast, but warned that global uncertainties could we