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India's para archers enjoyed a landmark day at the Asian Para Games as Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar clinched the country's first archery gold of the ongoing edition in the compound mixed team event, while Swati Chaudhary secured a historic silver medal, becoming India's first-ever medallist in the W1 women's category.
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Filmmaker Karan Johar expressed his desire to find a loving partner to share everyday moments, celebrate achievements and co-parent his twins, Yash and Roohi. He shared his hopes during a conversation with actor Vijay Deverakonda on Koffee With Karan 9
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Kurnool: One person was killed, and more than 100 were injured in the traditional fight with sticks during the Dussehra celebrations in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district. Like every year, two groups attacked each other with sticks during Devaragattu Banni Utsav held as part of celebrations at Deveragattu village in Holagonda ‘mandal’ (block) late on Wednesday […]
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Economists expect the Reserve Bank of India to consider another 50-basis-point repo rate hike in December amid rising inflation risks and rupee weakness. October MPC minutes indicated a hawkish policy shift, while elevated bond yields and currency movements reflect market uncertainty
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Jio Platforms' IPO continued to attract strong investor interest on Day 2, with the retail investor segment fully subscribed within two hours of trading. The issue was subscribed 3.47 times overall by 11 am, led by robust demand from qualified institutional buyers.
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Ukrainian drone attacks damaged major Russian data centres operated by Yandex, Sberbank and VKontakte, disrupting digital services nationwide. Experts warn that equipment losses, chip shortages and international sanctions could delay repairs and further hinder Russia’s artificial intelligence development ambitions
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan ordered legal action against a fake WhatsApp channel impersonating the Deputy CMO and spreading misleading information. An FIR is being initiated, while the public has been urged to follow verified official communication channels
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The US Postal Service (USPS) has printed 20 million new Diwali Forever stamps, citing strong advocacy from the Indian American community and the popularity of the first Diwali stamp issued in 2016. The rangoli-themed stamp was unveiled at the Indian Embassy in Washington.
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A daily-wage worker survived a tiger attack in Jim Corbett National Park after colleague Ramnath struck the animal with a wooden stick. The incident highlights forest guards’ dangerous duties, wildlife conservation efforts, inadequate immediate medical access and occupational risks
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Pregnant actor Kiara Advani debuted a fresh hairstyle in a mirror selfie shared on social media, saying a haircut makes her feel “lighter”. The actress, expecting her second child with husband Sidharth Malhotra, appeared in a loose-fitting outfit as she gave fans a glimpse of her new look.
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New Zealand will become the first host nation to use new 'Sonic' edge-detection technology as part of the DRS during the upcoming multi-format series against India. The ICC-accredited system, developed by Virtual Eye, uses advanced audio analysis to help third umpires detect bat-ball contact.
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BJP worker Samir Ghosh was hacked and shot dead at his home in Malda’s English Bazar, West Bengal, on Wednesday night. Police detained one suspect and are investigating the murder amid political allegations and heightened local tensions
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Police in Kerala's Palakkad district have booked around 15 MSF and SFI student activists for allegedly tearing and trampling a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a college union election campaign event at MES Kalladi College in Mannarkkad.
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A clash during Jabalpur’s Garha Dussehra procession left youth Anurag Pandey stabbed and Sub-Inspector Sanjay Gurjar injured while intervening. Police detained two accused, citing old enmity as the suspected motive, and initiated an investigation under relevant BNS provisions
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The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission is set to decide on extending the nomination filing deadline for Urban Local Body elections in areas where candidates allegedly could not file nominations due to law and order issues, following directions from the Supreme Court.
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Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde have been summoned by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for questioning on Thursday in connection with the Jantar Mantar protest trespassing case. The summons come a day after Das and Ranka were released from judicial custody following written undertakings.
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Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Thursday, mirroring weakness in Asian markets amid rising crude oil prices and elevated US bond yields. Selling pressure was seen across sectors, with auto, metal, healthcare, pharma, FMCG and financial stocks trading in the red, while analysts flagged increasing preference for large-cap stocks over overvalued mid- and small-caps.
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Two electricians were allegedly attacked by neighbours with sticks in Rallaguda, Shamshabad, following a dispute over an object that reportedly fell on a house. The victims sustained serious injuries and were hospitalised, while their family members alleged police inaction.
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A car rental operator and his associates were arrested in Golconda for allegedly confining, assaulting, stripping and tonsuring a customer over unpaid rental dues and vehicle repair charges.
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A property dispute between family members in Hyderabad's Film Nagar allegedly turned violent after a man reportedly bit his sister-in-law and threatened her. Police registered cases against both sides based on counter-complaints and launched an investigation.
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The TGSRTC Employees Union won the recognised employees' union elections by securing 18,276 votes, defeating rival unions in polls conducted across 97 depots. Held after nearly a decade, the elections drew a high turnout of RTC employees and will determine employee representation in negotiations with the corporation over the next two years.
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CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon has denied allegations of financial irregularities involving Rs 90 lakh in fixed deposits, asserting that all expenditures are fully accounted for and regularly shared with executive committee members.
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India sharply criticised a UN Special Rapporteur's report for describing fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim as being linked to an "India-based" D-Company without clarifying that he is a wanted terrorist who fled India decades ago. At the UN, India accused the rapporteur of factual inaccuracies and incompetence, warning that such omissions damage the credibility of the organisation.
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India has backed the continuation of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), stressing that its residual functions remain vital for protecting victims and witnesses, preserving tribunal archives, and ensuring accountability for war crimes and genocide in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia.