Latest News

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s scheduled Ayodhya visit has prompted local religious figures to urge him to visit the Ram Temple and seek blessings. Yadav is due to attend a religious programme on October 8, amid growing political activity before Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 polls

The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention will be held in Kolkata from January 7 to 9, 2027, organised by the MEA with the West Bengal government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, while President Droupadi Murmu will confer diaspora awards

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw an intermediate-range strategic missile launch and called for stronger offensive capabilities, describing the drill as a deterrent. The launch heightened tensions with South Korea and Japan amid disputes over a recent DMZ landmine blast

  BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been invited as distinguished guest of honour at TALHealthFest 2026, an international healthcare summit at the University of California, San Diego. The event will discuss AI, digital healthcare, innovation, personalised medicine and global access 

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released two male Great Indian Bustards into Rajasthan’s Sam Desert National Park, marking a key step in the species recovery programme. The initiative follows years of captive breeding, research and conservation efforts aimed at restoring the critically endangered bird

Indian markets enter the week focused on the RBI policy decision, growth projections and Q2 earnings after sharp losses pushed benchmarks lower. Easing West Asia tensions could trigger a relief rally, while global yields, crude prices and US economic data remain key factors

Loud explosions rocked Houthi-held Sanaa as Houthi media reported renewed Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s capital. Residents described powerful blasts shaking buildings, while casualties remained unknown. The strikes followed Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting an Aramco facility in Riyadh

Passengers on a flydubai flight reportedly restrained an axe-wielding co-pilot accused of attacking the pilot, after crew members allegedly urged them to release him. Israeli passengers refused, suspecting crew intentions, and kept the attacker restrained until authorities could take custody

Rising atmospheric CO₂ is boosting growth of wild C4 grasses in African savannas by improving water-use efficiency, particularly during dry conditions. A study found grass production in South Africa’s Kruger National Park increased 28% over three decades, with implications for grazing and fires

Global experience shows monetary sovereignty is built patiently through reserves, infrastructure and credible alternatives

The US urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to exercise maximum restraint amid rising cross-border tensions, warning another conflict could trigger a humanitarian crisis. Washington called for respect for sovereignty, dialogue and cooperation under the 2018 peace framework to prevent regional escalation

Economists expect the RBI to begin raising interest rates at its October MPC meeting, bringing forward forecasts from December. Higher crude prices, broadening inflation, rising global bond yields and geopolitical risks are strengthening the case for a 25-basis-point hike

India rejected Pakistan’s allegations over an October 2 incident in Punjab’s Ferozepur sector, saying three infiltrators crossed the International Border despite warnings and posed a security threat. New Delhi accused Pakistan of facilitating cross-border infiltration, drug smuggling and armed narcotics networks

Foreign portfolio investors sold Rs 45,536 crore worth of Indian equities in September while investing Rs 9,676 crore through primary markets. Rising US bond yields, elevated crude prices and weak monsoons pressured sentiment, while domestic institutional buying provided significant support

Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar recounted how his co-pilot attacked him during a flight to Israel, leaving him seriously injured. Despite blurred vision and the aircraft plunging, Machchhar reopened the cockpit door, enabling passengers to regain control and avert disaster

Actress Bhagyashree shared glimpses of a romantic date night with husband Himalaya Dassani, highlighting the importance of couples spending quality time together. The actress, married since 1989, regularly shares moments from their relationship, celebrating companionship, memories and family life

Television actress Hina Khan described her first Ladakh trip as a test of endurance, revealing she suffered daily nosebleeds due to dry, high-altitude conditions. She urged travellers to prioritise acclimatisation, proper clothing, hydration, essential medicines and protective travel gear

Two unidentified FlyDubai pilots traveling as deadheading crew helped stabilize a flight after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain, preventing disaster. Passenger Daniel Schlichter described their quick response, cockpit takeover and eventual safe landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Telangana Police’s elite OCTOPUS force and other security agencies conducted a two-hour mock drill at Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid to assess emergency response, rescue, evacuation, preparedness and coordination. Officials said the exercise simulated a security emergency, with no actual threat reported

Iran’s IRGC Navy has targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within five days, escalating tensions after restrictions on US and Israeli-linked vessels. Donald Trump said the Iran war would end quickly, predicting sharply lower oil prices 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a flame at Israel’s next Independence Day ceremony, praising the Indian pilot as a hero for his courage in foiling a mid-air attack

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has adopted new measures to manage economic pressure, claiming US-led efforts have failed, while Donald Trump said Iran faces severe military and economic strain, predicting the conflict will end quickly and oil prices fall

The family of a man detained for allegedly throwing wooden pieces towards an idol at Sri Santoshi Mata Temple in Hyderabad's Dilsukhnagar area has said he has been suffering from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has initiated efforts to clear two massive construction and demolition waste mounds along the IKEA-AIG Hospitals stretch in Gachibowli, which have drawn public criticism and environmental concerns.