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Ranchi: ISRO chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday said the space agency has set a target of landing Indians on the Moon by 2040, while its maiden human spaceflight mission 'Gaganyaan' is on track for launch in 2027. Narayanan said a slew of ambitious space projects and sector reforms were currently underway, including a national space station by 2035, and three uncrewed 'Gaganyaan' missions by 2026, with the first one that includes a half-humanoid robot 'Vyommitra', targeted for December 2025. "P ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian joint bilateral maritime exercise 'Samudra Shakti - 2025' in Visakhapatnam. The participating units include INS Kavaratti, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette of Eastern Fleet under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) and the Indonesian Navy Ship KRI John Lie, a Corvette (with an integral helicopter), which arrived at Visakhapatnam. Commenced on October 14, the exercise will continue till October 17. The ha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct. 7, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, projects that salaries in India will increase by nine percent in 2026 according to the firm's Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2025-26 India. The study, now in its 31st year, is one of the largest and most comprehensive rewards studies in India and analyses data from over 1,060 companies across 45 industries. The survey's nine percent projection for 2026 marks a slight increase from the actual ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated Bihar electors on the announcement of the Assembly poll schedule, expressing confidence that the voters will once again choose the politics of development this time. HM Shah's statement in a post on X came shortly after the ECI declared that the Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the results being declared on November 14. The Union Home Minister said, "The Election Commission has announ ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed wishes to citizens across the country on the auspicious occasion of 'Sharad Purnima'. In a post in Hindi on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt wishes of Sharad Purnima to all my family members across the country. May this sacred occasion bring prosperity, happiness, and excellent health to all of you. May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Chandradev bring welfare to everyone; that is my prayer." Earlier, PM Modi lauded the Indian para ...Read More >
Guntur: The government has approved the allocation of 20% seats under the PG medical in-service quota for this year, covering all clinical departments, according to Veerapandian, Commissioner of Health, Family Welfare, and Medical Services. This move addresses the demand of PHC doctors. He met with leaders of the PHC Doctors' Association at the Director of Public Health office in Vijayawada on Sunday. He stated that the government is positive about resolving issues such as time-bound promotions ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Congress leadership is said to have shortlisted the names of four party leaders - Naveen, Yadav, B Rammohan Naidu, CN Reddy and former Secunderabad MP Anjan Kumar Yadav for Jubilee Hills Assembly seat for which bypolls are likely to be held in coming months. The TPCC will submit the shortlisted names to the party's high command which will soon announce the name of the party candidate to contest in the by-election. Leaders said that survey reports were also submitted to ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Pointingout serious injustice to Telangana students due to lack of reservations in PG medical admissions, BRS senior leader T Harish Rao on Sunday demanded cancellation of admission notification and bringing a new policy safeguarding interests of students of Telangana. Harish Rao wrote an open letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, raising serious concerns about the grave injustice being done to Telangana students in PG medical admissions. Harish Rao alleged that due to the indiff ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the large gas carrier (VLGC) vessel Shivalik during its maiden call to India at Visakhapatnam Port on October 6 (Monday). The Shivalik has been recently acquired and inducted under the Indian flag by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) on September 10th, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime growth story. The vessel, operating under Indian ownership and flag, is scheduled to call at Vis ...Read More >
Kuala Lumpur: Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, held productive bilateral meetings with the President of the International... Kuala Lumpur: Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, held productive bilateral meetings with the President of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and delegations from Malaysia and Uganda on the sidelines of the World Social Security Summit (WSSF) here on Friday. The minister discussed the issues of mutu ...Read More >
Tirumala: TTD Chairman BR Naidu said that Srivari Brahmotsavam was successfully conducted in an unprecedented manner and all departments of TTD provided services in a coordinated way without any mark and causing inconvenience to common devotees. He said that the entire workforce of TTD served with restraint, in a planned manner, and under the supervision of senior officials. He said the devotees also expressed satisfaction with the facilities arranged by TTD on this occasion. A media conferen ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former minister Ram Reddy Damodar Reddy, 73, passed away on Wednesday night. A five-time MLA, he worked as IT Minister in Dr YS Rajashekar Reddy Cabinet. He was first elected as MLA from Thungathurthi in 1985. He also represented Suryapeta constituency. He was admitted to AIG Hospital for treatment, where he passed away on Wednesday. His last rites will be performed in Thungathurthi on October 4. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy condoled his death and recalled his services to the state ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The BJP has officially commenced its candidate selection process for the upcoming local body elections in Telangana, with state party president N Ramchander Rao declaring the party's intent to contest all seats from ward members to Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs). Addressing the media in Karimnagar on Wednesday, Rao emphasized that the people of Telangana are looking to the BJP for transparent governance and accelerated development. Rao announced that the first list ...Read More >
Vijayawada: A High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah approved a series of mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects for nine states with a total outlay of Rs 4,645.60 crore. Andhra Pradesh is among the beneficiary states, with projects that are expected to significantly strengthen its disaster preparedness and resilience. The committee cleared the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP) Phase-2 covering 11 major cities across the country, including Visa ...Read More >
Vijayawada: YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of failing to protect Andhra Pradesh's interests as Karnataka moves to raise the height of the Almatti Dam. Jagan said in a statement that the Karnataka Cabinet's approval to increase the dam height from 519 metre to 524.256 metre -- raising its storage capacity from 129.72 tmf ft to 279.72 tmc ft -- poses a serious threat to Andhra Pradesh's irrigation and drinking water needs. "Large areas ...Read More >
New Delhi: The delivery of the first 'Made in India' Airbus H125 helicopter is expected in early 2027 which will be available for exports in the South Asian region as well, it was announced on Wednesday. India's first helicopter Final Assembly Line from the private sector, to be established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to build the Airbus H125 helicopters, will be located in Vemagal in Karnataka. The move promises to unlock the full potential of the rotorcraft market in South Asia. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narender Modi on Wednesday termed the establishment of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas "a landmark step in expanding access to quality education!" "The establishment of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas has been approved by the Cabinet. It is gladdening that KVs will include Balvatikas, nurturing children from the foundational stage. Several students will benefit, alongside the creation of many jobs," PM Modi said on X. He further added that "this is in line with our commitment t ...Read More >
Chennai: The Coimbatore region of Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) is set to install rooftop solar panels on 30,000 houses by March 2027 as part of the Prime Minister Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The initiative is a key step in boosting clean energy use and helping households cut down on electricity expenses. Statewide, TNPDCL plans to cover 1.8 lakh homes with rooftop solar systems by the same deadline. Since the scheme's launch in February 2024, around 36,000 house ...Read More >
New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performed 'Kanya Pujan' at the Government Girls' Secondary School in Haiderpur, celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of girls as embodiments of divine feminine energy. Addressing students, faculty, and local residents during the ceremony, CM Gupta emphasised the importance of empowering girls through education, opportunity, and cultural pride. "Shakti is the symbol of power, and in our country ...Read More >
Mumbai: US communications giant Cisco has announced the expansion of its Webex Calling and Webex Contact Centre services in India, enabling businesses to scale seamlessly while ensuring secure, flexible and high-quality communication experiences for their customers. The expansion features new dedicated data centres in Mumbai and Chennai, along with Webex Contact Centre services in the country's financial capital. The initiative meets India's rapidly growing demand for secure, high-quality clou ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader R Ashoka on Tuesday demanded the immediate resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the wake of the State Contractors' Association's allegations about corruption in the Congress government. Calling the Siddaramaiah administration an "80 per cent commission government", the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly said Karnataka cannot afford this "brazenly corrupt" Congress regime anymore. Karnataka State Contractors' Association (KSCA) had l ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday dismissed BJP allegations that the death of a college student in Bengaluru during a road accident was caused by potholes, calling the claims a "hoax". The remarks come a day after 20-year-old Dhanushree, a final-year B Com student, died after being allegedly hit from behind by a tipper truck near Budigere Cross. Reacting to the BJP's claims, Shivakumar said, "It is all false. They are only spreading a hoax. Because of them (the saffron ...Read More >
Patna: The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that it has come out with the "final electoral roll" in Bihar ahead of the assembly polls, taking into account all the claims and objections to the draft voters' lists, which were published as part of special intensive revision (SIR). The Chief Electoral Officer in Bihar made the announcement on its Facebook page, tagging the Election Commission of India. "In the light of Special Intensive Revision, the final electoral roll has been published ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a rare order, the Supreme Court has directed two judicial officers to undergo mandatory training for seven days at the Delhi Judicial Academy after outlining "serious lapses" in bail orders in an alleged fraud case of Rs 1.9 crore. The order asking an additional chief metropolitan magistrate (ACMM) and a sessions judge to undergo training at the academy was passed in a verdict by the top court by which it allowed the appeal of M/S Netsity Systems Pvt Ltd against a series of bail o ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has approached the Karnataka High Court appealing against his conviction in a rape case. A special court that convicted Revanna last month had sentenced him to imprisonment for the remainder of his life and imposed fines, in one of the four sexual abuse and rape cases against him. The Special Court for MPs/MLAs, Judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat, who sentenced the convicted politician under various sections of the IPC on August 2, had imposed a total fine of ...Read More >
New Delhi: As many as 1,71,418 suicides were reported in the country during 2023, an increase of 0.3 per cent in comparison to 2022, with family problems and illness being the two major causes, according to a report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The majority of suicides were reported in Maharashtra (22,687) followed by 19,483 suicides in Tamil Nadu, 15,662 in Madhya Pradesh, 13,330 in Karnataka and 12,819 suicides in West Bengal accounting for 13.2 per cent, 11.4 per cent, 9.1 pe ...Read More >
New Delhi: Students of Delhi government schools will soon be taught about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), featuring lessons on freedom fighters including Veer Savarkar, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Tuesday. "The chapter on RSS is being added under this programme to inculcate civic and social consciousness among students and to bring Fundamental Duties into focus," Sood said. A new chapter under the educational programme tit ...Read More >
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday after a volatile session, marking the eighth consecutive session of southward movement due to relentless foreign fund outflows and caution ahead of the RBI's interest rate decision. Giving up early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 97.32 points or 0.12 per cent to settle at 80,267.62. During the day, it hit a high of 80,677.82 and a low of 80,201.15. In eight trading days, the Sensex has tanked 2,746.34 points or 3.30 per ...Read More >
New Delhi: Gold prices climbed Rs 500 to touch record Rs1.20 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital due to a weak dollar and expectations of further rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal had rallied Rs1,500 to close at Rs 1,19,500 per 10 grams on Monday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity extended the gains for the fourth straight session by rising Rs 500 to hit a record high of Rs 1,19,400 per 10 grams in the local bullion market. The ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), India's largest domestic spirits company by volume, on Tuesday inaugurated a PET bottle unit at its integrated manufacturing facility in Rangapur in the State. With an annual capacity of over 600 million bottles, the PET bottle manufacturing plant will meet a significant portion of ABD's packaging needs and marks a key step in strengthening supply chain and improving profitability. Alok Gupta, Managing Director, ABD, said "This new facility r ...Read More >
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