Hyderabad faces drinking water crisis by December; Singur reservoir, crucial to city's IT belt, has only 60 days of supply left

Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov welcomed US President Donald Trump's offer of assistance following the death of a researcher at Russia's plague research institute and said that its public health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor was handling the situation and would provide further information as it became available.

With a minimum 68% indigenous content, the project encourages active participation of various domestic industries including MSMEs

UP Scholarship 2026-27: Students in Uttar Pradesh can apply for the UP Scholarship 2026-27 through the official UP Scholarship portal till October 15. Different categories have distinct deadlines for fresh and renewal applications. Payment schedules vary based on the student's category after completing verification. Students must ensure all their information is accurate to avoid issues during the application process.

The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises. This fund is part of the government's initiative to create champion MSMEs in India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined various measures to enhance liquidity support and accessibility to risk capital. Additionally, the government allocated Rs 24,566.27 crore to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

All eight candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party have submitted their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was present during the filing at the Vidhan Bhavan. Candidates expressed their gratitude towards party leaders for the opportunity and promised to serve diligently. Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed confidence in the candidates' success in the elections.

India's economic growth is expected to slow down below 7 percent in the upcoming quarters. Despite this moderation, the overall growth for the year may average around 7.2 percent. Economist Madan Sabnavis indicates potential for long-term growth reaching 8 percent in the coming years. Global uncertainties and local consumption impacts are significant factors influencing this outlook.

Police detained Congress workers and supporters marching towards the Election Commission to demand the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were prevented from entering the Election Commission office. The protests escalated outside the office as opposition members faced heavy police presence. Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the police deployment and claimed it undermined democracy in the capital.

A social media video with more than 8 million views shows a woman demonstrating multi-layered plates made by US-based company Peel. The product is designed so users can remove the used top layer after eating and reveal a fresh layer underneath. The company says the concept is intended to reduce dishwashing and waste from conventional single-use dinnerware.

Germany and France, the European Union’s two largest economies, jointly called for tougher EU trade defences, as European and Chinese negotiators prepare for crunch talks this week under the shadow of a potential trade war. “The open and rules-based trade system is massively affected by weaponisation of trade, systemic market-distorting practices, and global macroeconomic imbalances,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron said in an open letter. “We need urgent...

The Vivo V80 has been launched in India, with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display and powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. This smartphone is offered in multiple storage configurations, reaching up to 512GB. It boasts 90W fast charging capability and a robust 7,200mAh battery, complemented by a ZEISS camera system for superior photographic performance.