Panel formed to probe spurious liquor death claims in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas; report in 15 days
Some villagers have claimed that at least 10 persons died after consuming spurious liquor in Dewas district between September 27 and October 16
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Some villagers have claimed that at least 10 persons died after consuming spurious liquor in Dewas district between September 27 and October 16
In India’s largest district, industrialisation, mining, and shrinking grazing grounds are driving a steep decline in its camel population; once home to thousands of these beasts, Gujarat’s Kutch now faces the prospect of their disappearing from the landscape altogether
Vultures spend half as long on carcasses at an open dump site than at dog-free enclosures, the scientists observed
Justices Anita Sumanth and Sunder Mohan hold that prison authorities cannot compel the convicts to avail the leave only once a year
In Greater Noida’s Bisrakh, where Dasara passes without the burning of Ravana’s effigy, the priests of two temples that are barely 300 metres apart claim that their temple stands at the exact spot where the Ramayana’s demon-king was born. Ishita Mishra finds that as the priests vie for Ravana’s legacy, residents hope that a story passed down through generations will bring their village recognition, roads, footfall, and funds
The Iranian Embassy in India cites ‘certain unforeseen circumstances’; says a parliamentary delegation from the country would participate in the meeting on Oct. 26-27
India-Uzbekistan ties have seen multiple high-level exchanges this year
Indian envoy Kumar said the two leaders discussed the full range of bilateral relations on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13
China is challenging India’s long-held dominance of the African market for antimalarial drugs in 12 of the continent’s hardest-hit countries, according to a new study. Last year, Chinese exports of antimalarial drugs reached US$89.3 million, nearly matching India’s US$89.6 million, according to Indian market research company Sol Gravitas. The gap has closed significantly since 2021, when Indian exports stood at US$121 million compared with US$62.6 million for China. Separately, the study...
Fiercely proud of its culinary traditions, India is increasingly open to foreign influences, with French cooking schools attracting students eager to make their mark on the country’s growing fine-dining sector. “Ten or 15 years ago, there were far fewer young people dreaming of becoming chefs,” said Aabhas Jain, director of bakery and pastry training at Ecole Ducasse, a French culinary school also operating in India. “But with the rise of social media … today’s students have greater ambitions in...
Organised by the Disha Students’ Organisation and Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra (BSJAY), the demonstration also called for the repeal of the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners
Senior officials in the district claim that the reported incidents are isolated cases, and that strict action is being taken against miscreants
India’s statement comes following ITBP D-G’s remarks on ongoing confrontations with Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh; MEA stresses on “maintenance of peace and tranquillity” in border areas for overall development of bilateral ties
Brent crude futures touched an intraday high of $114.94 a barrel on Friday after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s civilian and energy infrastructure, with India’s crude basket averaging $120.08 so far this month; Adani Total Gas raised CNG prices by ₹4.45 per kg
Recent youth-led protests in New Delhi and other cities in India have fuelled allegations that they are connected to unrest in France and elsewhere in Europe, with an influential Hindu nationalist organisation warning of foreign forces seeking to destabilise societies. While analysts caution against concluding that foreign interference played a role in demonstrations in India, they say protesters in Europe and India share similar concerns, reflecting their mounting anger that education and hard...
Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah dared the Centre to name the country trying to meddle in India's affairs
Ms. Mangalanandan added that burial rights for terrorists are being justified by indicating that States may restrict funeral rights of terrorists, but only within legal limits
India’s core industrial sectors recorded a series-high growth rate of 7.9% in September, driven by strong performances in coal, electricity, steel and refinery products. While the data points to a welcome industrial uptick, concerns remain about how sustainable the momentum will be. Much of the growth appears linked to temporary factors such as increased power demand during the heat wave and higher refining activity driven by imported oil. With global crude prices rising, foreign exchange pressures mounting and infrastructure spending continuing to shoulder much of the growth burden, economists are questioning whether the current surge can be sustained in the coming months.
The system is forecast to move towards the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts after October 26
Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Puducherry, and Karaikal districts have declared holidays for school due to rain
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath has repeatedly voiced concerns about the use of margin loans by clients to buy stocks.
Officers of the Counter Intelligence Cell of Andhra Pradesh, intrigued by a slew of messaging patterns across various social media platforms, busted a major digital honey-trap racket, including the Indian conduits, whose motive was to leak sensitive defence details, specifically Naval intelligence, to the neighbouring country’s Inter-Services Intelligence, writes Sumit Bhattacharjee
The film will be screened at 6 p.m. on October 24 and at 11 a.m. on October 25. Entry is free and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, the statement said.
India's central bank raised its repo rate to 5.5% in October 2026, signalling that inflation control now outweighs growth support. The post India’s Rate Hike to 5.5% and What It Means appeared first on The Rio Times.
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He challenges a Single Judge order that had earlier this month directed the registration of an FIR against him, his daughter T. Veena and son-in-law P.A. Mohamed Riyas
The PMK president says these structures had obstructed rainwater flow and caused flooding at Pallikaranai and Jalladianpet, where the stagnant rainwater had to be pumped into the marsh
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