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Training for first batch of disaster response force next month

Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari on Tuesday held a meeting with senior officials and discussed the proposals for the constitution of the Telangana State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in the state.

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a cyclone

An high alert has been issued by the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) following the formation of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal.

MMTS losing its sheen

The Hyderabad Multi Modal Transport System, popularly called as MMTS, is losing its sheen. Marred by cancellations every other day, the service that was once sought after especially by the IT and ITeS employees is no longer in demand.

Taste test: Mid-day meals to undergo lab scrutiny

In a bid to check the quality and nutritional content of the mid-day meal supplied to over 1.61 lakh students, the Central government has directed Goa to carry out the testing of all food samples through laboratories accredited with The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) or National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and to submit the report.

Union minister Kishan Reddy launches swadeshimelatelangana.in

Union Minister and BJP State president G Kishan Reddy has launched the website (swadeshimelatelangana.in) for the upcoming Swadeshi Mela, which will be held at People's Plaza, here from October 23 to 27.

Decks cleared for dictionary in Konkani, MoU signed

CM says will boost Konkani scientific vocabulary

Goa submits petition to Centre to drop 21 villages from ESA

Proposes inclusion of 87 other villages

Villagers up in arms against mega projects in Cavelossim

Concerned citizens of Cavelossim have sounded bugle against what they termed as a host of construction and hotel projects in the pipeline in the tourist village, with activist Priest Fr Eremito Rebello calling for a moratorium on housing projects barring single dwelling units for the local people.

Mhadei panel to hold 3rd meet in Goa on Oct 25

The incumbent in-charge of Central Water Commission Navin Kumar will chair the meeting which was supposed to be held in New Delhi on September 5 but was postponed in view of Ganesh Chaturthi

Huge drug bust in Anjuna, narcotics worth ₹1cr seized

ANC says it's the biggest seizure in Goa

Calangute's crime wave casts shadow over tourism hotspot

GROWING CONCERN OVER PUBLIC SAFETY, ROLE OF BOUNCERS

Land scams a threat to Congress' image

The Congress party in Karnataka is under significant scrutiny due to allegations of land scams, which have become a major concern for its image.

Protests over ADM 'suicide' in Kannur

Massive protests broke out in Kannur in north Kerala evening following the alleged suicide of Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu at his residence on Tuesday.

Meitei, Kuki, Naga MLAs meet in Del

20 MLAs belonging to the warring Meitei and Kuki communities of Manipur met here on Tuesday for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state 17 months ago, in a bid to hammer out a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.

Autumn wading pulls plug on TN

12 flights have been cancelled, 14 delayed as IMD forecasts more rain for the next two days in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

When Droher & Ma Durga Carnivals find space

In yet another setback for the state government and Kolkata police, Calcutta High Court on Tuesday gave its nod to the senior doctors to hold 'Droher Carnival' alongside the 'Durga Carnival organized by the state government.

Punjab p'yat polls: 6 hurt in firing

At least 6 persons were hurt in two firing incidents reported during the Panchayat elections held amid tight security arrangements in Punjab on Tuesday.

Married woman held captive for 16 yrs, dies in hosp

The 40-year-old woman named Ranu Sahu, who was allegedly held captive by her husband and in-laws in the Jahangirabad area of the city for 16 years, and was rescued by the police nine days ago, died during treatment at the hospital on the intervening night of Monday-Tuesday.

Oppn MPs walk out from JPC meet, again

For the second consecutive day, several Opposition MPs walked out of the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Tuesday after there was a ruckus during the meeting and both the Opposition and the ruling BJP members accused the other side of using derogatory language during the proceedings.

EAM Jaishankar exchanges pleasantries with Pak PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Tuesday exchanged pleasantries with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, hours after landing in the Pakistani capital to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

2 killed in group clash in Sitamarhi

Two persons were killed in a clash between two groups of people of the same community after Durga idol immersion in Suppi area of Bihar's Sitamarhi district, police said on Tuesday.

WHO WILL BE RAJAS OF RAJ?

Seven assembly seats of Rajasthan go for by-polls November 13.

BATTLE OF KARNATAKA

By elections to the three Assembly seats Karnataka will be held Shiggaon on November 13.

CRUCIAL TEST FOR BJP IN UP

The upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh have garnered intense focus, particularly in light of the BJP's disappointing performance in the recent general elections. Reports of internal discord within the state BJP have added to the high stakes of these bypolls, as the party aims to regain its footing.

NOW, STAGE ALL SET FOR BYPOLLS

Yogi needs to curb infighting, while for Raj CM, this is the first set of polls after he took charge

Nifty closes above 50 DEMA in choppy trade

Nifty Index opened positive but failed to hold its opening gains and cascaded lower.

Tech Boom: India's Startups Close $635 million in Q3 Deals

With over 1,40,000 startups, India boasts the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. The past two years have been tough for startups, as a funding crunch caused by various factors slowed their progress. However, 2024 has brought a much-needed boost, with increased access to funding providing significant relief to India's startup ecosystem.

Gautam Solar plans to raise ₹1,000 crore via IPO

Gautam Solar on Tuesday said it plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through IPO in next 12 to 18 months in order to fund its 2 GW solar cell manufacturing project.

Indian fintech startups secure $778 mn in Q3, second globally after the US

The Indian fintech startup ecosystem secured $778 million in funding in the July-September period, reaching second spot globally after the US in terms of fintech funding raised in the third quarter, according to a report on Tuesday.

Tata Group to create 5 lakh mfg jobs in 5 yrs: N Chandrasekaran

Tata Group will create 5 lakh manufacturing jobs in the next five years across sectors such as semiconductor, electric vehicles, battery and related industries, its Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Tuesday.