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Telangana: Survey On Monkey Menace In Villages

The survey includes questions on the presence of monkeys in villages, crop damage and the fear and inconvenience caused to people.

TN CM Reviews Disaster Management Efforts

An Integrated Multi-hazard monitoring dashboard had been set up by the department, whose officials were in regular touch with the district level

Delhi High Court quashes FIR against SSC aspirant over protest

Dismissed police official arrested in fraud case

Amit Shah vows to clean Yamuna by May 2029, unveils water and sewerage projects worth 8,941 crore

Union Home Minister accuses previous Delhi govts. of dumping tonnes of cow dung into the river and allowing sewage to flow into it; says BJP govt

NITI Aayog team visits 150 mld desalination plant

Vandalur Zoo Closed For Public Due To Avian Flu Among Water Birds

Already, the lion safari and the deer enclosure had been closed from October 14 due to urgent maintenance works.

MTC bus driver sentenced to four years in prison for causing two deaths in 2017 accident

India, Poland push for stronger trade and defence ties

India and Poland are strengthening their collaboration in various sectors, particularly defence and space. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polis

Manoj Jarange releases Rs 500 crore audio clip; Shinde Sena seeks answers from BJP

While Patil has sought a probe into the matter, claiming the clip was made to defame him, Shiv Sena has demanded a probe to know the identity of

Prasar Bharati is not a public service broadcaster

Prasar Bharati remains a pretender 12 years after a promise of BBC-style autonomy, the corporation is still on a ministerial leash

MNM asks cadres to step up groundwork ahead of local body polls

A total of 227 relief centres ready in Chennai: GCC

252 Farmers Detained For Attempting Relay Fast Near Tiruchy

As the farmers started to assemble, hundreds of police stopped them at Samayapuram four road junction and a private medical college near Samayapu

Two Puzhal prison escapees held; 7 staff suspended

The two prisoners escaped from Puzhal Central Prison in separate instances within a span of 24 hours

Tenders floated for elevated corridor from Lighthouse to Thiru. Vi. Ka. Bridge

Highways Department calls for consultants to prepare a detailed project report. The corridor will run via Santhome High Road, Greenways Road, and

Centre flags land, green tape hurdles in infra projects

Delays in land acquisition and obtaining various environmental clearances have significantly impacted the progress of infrastructure projects. Al

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, October 23, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning hours. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be around 34C and

Riyadh seeks access to overseas storage

The move follows a flurry of attacks by Yemen's Houthis on infrastructure. Commercial storage available through partners is limited. The larger c

Collective urges recognised political parties to boycott CEOs meeting on SSR

Punjab Hit As Over 3 Lakh Government Employees, Roadways Workers On Strike

The continuing strike by the Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and PRTC Contract Workers' Union has affected bus services across the state. Negotiations ha

Astroguide for Friday, October 23, 2026

Tithi: Ashwayuja Shukla Dwadasi till 2.29 pm

Tied by geography, divided by politics

India and Bangladesh must overcome mistrust and pursue pragmatic neighbourhood cooperation

IIT-Madras announces research projects on AI, seeks to study feasibility of small data centres

Aramco asks staff to evacuate Dhahran HQ

Saudi state oil company Aramco has told staff to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran on the Gulf, six people with knowledge of the matter said o

NH-48 traffic jam: Old RTR flyover closure leaves Delhi-Gurugram commuters stranded for hours

INLD leader asks Haryana CM to invoke Section 108 to halt parallel power licence

HMWSSB To Track Treated Water Quality Online, Prevent Wastage At Filling Stations

The test results must be uploaded online and linked to the HMWS&SB headquarters for direct monitoring, he said.

RBI asks banks, payment firms to forensically clear tech environments in case of a data breach

The RBI has asked financial entities to remove management and administrative interfaces from public internet access, enforce multi-factor authent

Two men returning from Mysuru Dasara die as bike hits electric pole

FDA suspends eight Mumbai eateries, seizes 38 tonnes of food stock across Maharashtra

The FDA said inspections uncovered unhygienic kitchens and drainage systems, rusted racks and utensils, returned bread being mixed with fresh bre

Has Americas Model Minority Reached Its Expiry Date?

For decades, the Indian diaspora, particularly its Hindu professional segment, occupied a privileged position in America's narrative of minority

60-crore annual fund to keep T.N. police stations clean

State approves proposal of DGP to engage outsourced sanitary workers to ensure cleanliness

Shelved plan to rename Atlantic after Sundar Pichai's no: Donald Trump

Addressing a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday, Trump appeared to suggest that his move to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America had encouraged

Hyderabad: Waiter Brutally Murdered

Police registered a case of murder and began investigatios, Sources said the accused had been taken into custody.

Centre betraying people of Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk

It was MHA that proposed a meeting on October 22 and asked us to come to Delhi, saying it would arrange a meeting. Accordingly, we made our plans

21-year-old arrested for murdering wife, dumping body in stormwater drain in Bengaluru

Panduga Sayannas Birth Anniversary Celebrated In Karimnagar

Collectors paid tributes to Sayanna by garlanding his portrait at their respective collectorate offices.

SoftBank's market cap halves from peak over AI fears

Global concerns over AI spending had accelerated after America-based cloud-computing provider CoreWeave Inc.'s bonds fell to levels associated wi

ULB polls: Andhra Pradesh SEC extends nomination window for Kadapa, Rajampet, Mydukur and Tirupati after SC order

Candidates can now file their nomination papers on October 23 and 24, from 11 am to 3 pm, at the designated locations and respective Collectorate

Four Children Injured In Firecracker Mishap During Durga Procession

One child was reported to be in critical condition, while the others were under medical observation.

A death, an obituary, and putting grief on hold

When a celebrity dies, a journalist must reckon with private grief while preparing to report on the public loss

Gurugram Plunges Into Darkness As Electricity Workers Go On Strike

The employees of DHBVN are striking against the government's decision to privatise the power distribution system in Gurugram and Nuh.

Emotional family tax: Man lends Rs 2 lakh to relative without telling wife, they call him arrogant when he asks for money back

A man earning a combined Rs 3.5 lakh a month with his wife has recounted how lending Rs 2 lakh to a relative without consulting her led to marita

Umrah Pilgrims From India Stranded In Saudi Arabia

Travel agencies based in Hyderabad told Deccan Chronicle that their local contacts in Saudi Arabia were helping pilgrims in Jeddah and other citi

120150 Foreign Medical Graduates (FMG) Detained by TG Police During Protests

FMGs demand equal stipends with Indian-trained doctors; medical associations condemn the detentions.

Enjoy The New Haryanvi Music Video For 'Like I Do' By The Lekhak

Enjoy the latest Haryanvi song 'Like I Do' sung by 'The Lekhak'. The music for this captivating track has been composed by 'The Lekhak', with lyr

SCoR launches Jan Samvad to identify operational gap

Passengers share feedback, grievances, and suggestions on train operations, facilities and passengers amenities at stations

Dasara festivities: 18.29 lakh devotees visit Vijayawada Kanaka Durga temple

The temple has distributed 39.84 lakh laddus to devotees since the commencement of Dasara festivities and annaprasadam has been served to 8,37,38

SMCA hosts open quiz as part of Durga Puja celebrations

Reality check on Indo-Myanmar border fencing

The 1,643 km porous India-Myanmar border will be fenced at a cost of Rs 31,000 crore, and passes through Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal

Autorickshaw drivers protest against Vettri Payanam scheme

IFPs priorities at the moment are built around preservation of our collections

The French Institute of Pondicherrys Director, Renaud Colson, reflects on the institutes research legacy and its priorities for the future on the

Man United humiliated as Arsenal deny Bayern in Champions League

Manchester United suffered a significant loss against Como in the Champions League, intensifying pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Arsenal man

Trumps $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit takes a dramatic turn as federal judge backs subpoena for Mar-a-Lago membership records, orders him to face deposition

President Trumps $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC is encountering increased legal scrutiny. A federal judge has raised concerns ove

Trump's 'SIR' Gets Halted In 9 States As Judge Finds Errors In Probe

US District Court Judge in Oakland found the government's effort is relying on data that is full of errors and that it's leading to intimidation

BJP vs TDP: Dispute over 21 villages claimed by both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh; BJD, Congress join battle

While Odisha claims that these villages are part of Pottangi block in Odishas Koraput district, Andhra Pradesh asserts that these villages fall u

Like Hachiko, This Rooster Spends Years Waiting Outside Hospital After His Owner Passes Away

The rooster's stay has touched many, but as per the report, it is not possible to know if the rooster is consciously waiting for his owner's retu

Canary in the coal mine: On the performance of Indias core industrial sectors

Core sector data indicate impending growth slowdowns

HBCH And RC Launches Robotic Surgery Facility, Performs First Procedure

Hospital authorities said the facility would be available to all eligible patients, including beneficiaries under the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme, fro

World Seeks New Order, Congress Disorder: Modi

Gandhi family has become a burden for party: PM

Pregnant Teen Gang-Raped In Rajasthan, Baby Dies Soon After Delivery

The incident occurred in the Kolwa police station area, where the 16-year-old girl was found to be pregnant and subsequently delivered a baby who

Woman 'Beatean' By Brother-in-law, Husband For Failing To Get Additional Dowry

Police registered a case of dowry harassment and causing voluntary hurt under the BNS against the duo and began investigations.

Are works of fiction really all fiction?

Fiction offers more than entertainment, opening windows to new worlds, building knowledge and keeping the reading habit alive amid digital distra

Kataka Bids an Emotional Adieu to Goddess Durga Amidst Grand Immersion and Tight Security

The once-vibrant Devi Peethas and pandals of Kataka have fallen silent as the Millennium city bids a tearful, emotionally charged farewell to God

RSS Holds Mega Outreach Event In Srinagar, Hosts Divergent Voices

The Akhil Bharatiya Samparkh Pramukh (All-India Public Outreach Head) of RSS, Ram Lal, attended the conference as chief guest

Chana sowing holds key to pulses inflation

Chana, India's most consumed pulse, which is central to making everything from salty snacks to nutritious meals, needs adequate soil moisture and

He Was Reporting on Floods in Australia. Then He Jumped to the Rescue.

Will Murray of Australia

Tunnelling through: On Chinas export control list, tunnel-boring machines

Domestic manufacturing and foreign partnerships must go hand-in-hand

Angry Over Sister's Affair, Gujarat Man Poisons Teen, Stages It As Suicide

Ashok Bhagabhai Thakor was lured to a farm shed, poisoned with spiked liquor, and strangled to death in a planned murder.

India Post revenue rises 25% in Q2 as parcel biz soars: Minister Scindia

India Post has reported a revenue growth of 25% year-on-year for the September quarter. The increase was largely driven by a 71% rise in parcel r

TGSPDCLs Praja Bata Reaches Farmers And Households

Officials advise farmers to be cautious for crop choice in Rabi season

Women are protesting around Poland for free access to legal abortions

Passing the draft laws now, a year before the next parliamentary election, is a case of token gestures rather than a genuine effort to reform abo

108 Ambulances To Respond To Diwali Eye Injuries In Hyderabad

The initiative, launched in collaboration with EMRI Green Health Services and Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, aims to ensure timely treatment for eye

Nagpur rural cops bust nylon manja factory in Silvassa

Houthis Claim They Rescued 14 Indians From Yacht, India Says Extending Help

The reported incident comes a day after an Indian national was killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. An

Kishan Reddy To Visit Australia To Boost Critical Minerals Partnership

Six-day visit to focus on lithium, rare earths, mining technology, joint ventures and investment opportunities.

Waris Pathan Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav Over Political Maneuvering with Muslim Voters

Waris Pathan accuses Akhilesh Yadav of exploiting Muslim votes ahead of Uttar Pradesh elections while calling for action on recent violence. Wari

MLCs PA sent to jail after drunk driving spree, delivery boy battles for life

UN biodiversity summit to take stock of 2030 goals

Representatives from 196 countries are meeting in Yerevan to evaluate biodiversity progress under the 2030 targets. The Kunming-Montreal Global B

Tesla cuts capex plan to $20 billion, raising doubts over AI ambitions

Tesla cut its annual capital expenditure plan to around $20 billion from over $25 billion, raising concerns about delays in Elon Musk's AI, robot

DC Edit | Why Hardeep Puri Must Quit

The photograph, by itself, does not prove any wrongdoing. But it does raise some legitimate questions. Speculations will flourish if facts are wi

TARATDAC stages protest seeking inclusion in Vettri Payanam scheme

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs in AI-led cost drive as Q3 profit rises 12%

Barclays plans to cut around 5,000 jobs, or 5% of its workforce, this year as it uses AI to reduce costs, even as third-quarter profit rose 12% t

GST return forms likely to be tweaked to curb mismatches

The government is looking to revamp GST return forms to minimise discrepancies between reported sales and tax payments. Draft forms will be avail

CRMIT Introduces Agentic Assurance Model to Help Enterprises Build Trust in AI Agents

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 22: CRMIT Solutions, a Decision Intelligence and Agentic AI company, today announced the launch of its Age

Governments, firms rush to patch PHP flaws as cyberattacks surge globally

Governments and companies worldwide are racing to patch critical PHP vulnerabilities as hackers launch millions of attempted attacks, disrupting

Following Supreme Court directions, Andhra Pradesh urban polls paused

Even as SEC paused the process, YSRCP alleged that the ruling TDP cadres continued to attack and intimidate its candidates for the second consecu

Tearful Adieu to Goddess Durga: Bhubaneswar Shakes to Traditional Tunes as NH Grinds to a Halt

The capital city bid a tearful and grand adieu to Goddess Durga, marking the end of the four-day Durga Puja festivities. With the rhythmic beats

CEO Releases Schedule For Final Publication Of Electoral Rolls On Oct. 30

The electoral rolls will be frozen on ECI Net by midnight on October 22.