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The need for organisational reforms is more relevant today than ever before as the global body grapples with complex realities of the 21st century

Dr Reddy's Laboratories reported a 14.5 per cent rise in consolidated Q2 profit to Rs 1,437 crore, driven by strong branded sales. Revenue grew to Rs 8,805 crore, with robust performance in Europe, India, and emerging markets offsetting North America declines

Indian-American state employee Mehul Goswami, 39, was arrested in New York for allegedly working a second full-time job while being paid by the state, defrauding over US$ 50,000. Charged with grand larceny, he faces up to 15 years in prison

The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a teacher accused of caning three students, ruling he acted only to enforce discipline, not to harm. The court said minimal force was used and found no evidence of injury or malicious intent

Over 100 passengers have died in major sleeper bus fire accidents across India in the past decade. Collisions, electrical faults, and poor enforcement of safety norms continue to endanger lives, underscoring the urgent need for regulatory overhaul.

A Vemuri Kaveri Travels sleeper bus caught fire near Kurnool, killing 19 passengers. Preliminary reports cite collision with a motorbike and multiple safety violations. Survivors recount frantic escapes as authorities launch investigations into negligence

Delhi Police arrested two suspected ISIS operatives from Bhopal, identified as Adnan, who were allegedly planning a terror attack in a crowded area of the capital. Electronic devices and incriminating materials were seized, and officials said the arrests averted a major strike

Ahead of Chhath Puja beginning on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to share devotional songs about the festival on X, promising to repost them. The four-day Sun God worship, marked by fasting and rituals, celebrates purity, gratitude, and harmony with nature

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Kurnool bus fire and announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia to each victim’s family. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Radhakrishnan, and CMs Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy also expressed condolences over the tragedy.

Advertising icon Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman of Ogilvy India and creator of iconic campaigns like Fevicol, Cadbury, and “Abki Baar Modi Sarkar,” passed away at 70. A Padma Shri and CLIO Lifetime Achievement winner, he revolutionized Indian advertising with indigenous creativity

Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have discovered that radiation and jets from supermassive black holes suppress star formation in galaxies. Studying 538 active galactic nuclei using optical and radio data, the team confirmed black hole activity regulates galactic evolution and growth

Mumbai markets opened lower on Friday as Sensex fell 153 points and Nifty dropped 51 amid profit booking and FII outflows. Despite recent highs, Hindustan Unilever and Kotak Bank declined, while ICICI Bank and Tata Steel gained; Asian markets traded higher

Telangana government sets up helplines following Kurnool bus tragedy. KCR and K T Rama Rao express condolences

An eye-witness to the horrific bus accident near Kurnool, recounts the incident. A fellow road user shifted six injured persons to hospital in his car, she narrates

A member of the Sanjeev Jeeva gang was shot dead in an encounter. A police officer was also injured in the shoot out, police say

The bus on its way to Bengaluru from Hyderabad hit a motorcycle and fire engulfed immediately. There were about 40 passengers in the bus. More details are awaited.

UP Yoddhas finished their PKL 12 campaign with a 35-32 win over U Mumba in Delhi. Captain Sumit Sangwan’s High Five and Surender Gill’s all-round display sealed victory, while Ajit Chouhan’s Super 10 went in vain for U Mumba

With every Raah Veer who steps forward, India moves closer to turning bystanders into lifesavers — and transforming its roads from sites of tragedy into spaces of hope

The Government of India’s move directing hospitals to form organ and tissue donation teams in ICUs is timely and long overdue, given the country’s dismal donation rate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, strengthening India’s strategic and regional ties

India's hopes of leveling the three-match ODI series were dashed as Australia chased down 265 with two wickets in hand. Despite a fighting 73 from Rohit Sharma, India's tactical errors and the absence of Kuldeep Yadav cost them dearly

In Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district, Narayan Rao, accused of attempting sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Komaticheruvu Lake while in police custody. His family alleges murder, sparking protests and demands for strict action

From November 1, 2025, bank customers can nominate up to four persons in their accounts, either simultaneously or successively. The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, aims to ensure transparency, uniformity, and efficient claim settlement across all banks