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Seven packaged drinking water units closed for violations in Karnataka

102 units inspected in two days; 69 water samples collected for laboratory analysis

Christa Pike speaks of constant pain after botched execution

The 50-year-old survived two doses of pentobarbital as the state tried to execute her for the 1995 stabbing death of 19-year-old classmate Colleen Slemmer.

Tasmac revises liquor prices from November 1, links refund to bottle returns

Environment cess to be added to the existing maximum retail price of Indian Made Foreign Liquor, beer, wine, liquor from other States and imported liquor; those who return the bottles will get a refund of ₹10

BIS organises MSME conclave in Ranipet

The programme aimed to strengthen awareness among MSMEs regarding standardization, product quality, certification requirements, and the financial and technical assistance available to facilitate compliance with Indian Standards

Orders issued on Vigilance probe into KIIFB-financed land acquisition in Kannur

Move follows Cabinet nod for VACB probe based on panel report. Procedural lapses alleged in land acquisitions for Kannur industrial zones, where 4,896 acres were bought for ₹12,240 crore amid questions of due diligence, compliance with LARR Act.

Oman rescues 25 from burning oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Incident comes as Iran says three oil tankers were halted while attempting to use 'unauthorised routes' to cross Hormuz.

Man held for possession of 22 country-made explosives in Ranipet

He was lodged in Central Prison in Vellore

Misunderstood spooky women are at the heart of this new book

Kaz Cooke is best known for writing health guides for women. Her new book takes that feminist lens to the scandalous world of magic.

ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Back to the Future, Marvin Gaye and Marmite vs Vegemite

Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: we might try to trick you.

Villagers protest against unregulated silt extraction from irrigation tank

Spread over 25 acres, Pavoor tank is one of the oldest irrigation tanks in the region

CMC observes World Stroke Day

Interactive stalls, talks in four languages, testimonies from stroke survivors, and a reel-making competition were also held

Irregular migration from Libya to Crete is rising, raising questions about the links between people smugglers, militias and Europe

There is currently more irregular migration between eastern Libya and Crete, Greece. It's raising questions as to what connects people smugglers with powerful militias in eastern Libya and then in turn, Europeans.

Senior advocate Ancha Pandu Ranga Rao sworn in as APERC member

Ancha Pandu Ranga Rao has over three decades of experience practising before Andhra Pradesh High Court, handling writ petitions, civil and criminal cases

Free child-care training programme for women in Visakhapatnam

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia named next IAF Vice Chief

Air Marshal Walia headed the Directorate of Air Staff Inspection (DASI) of the IAF, served as the defence attache at Indian embassies in Japan and South Korea, and was the Senior Air Staff Officer of Eastern Air Command.

Repairs on cyclone-damaged airport road begins

Cape Town set for classic finale – what does history suggest could happen?

South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?

Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage

A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.

Ibrahim Muazzam and the quest for philosophical understanding, By Jibrin Ibrahim

The book, The Quest for Philosophical Understanding: Essays in Honour of Malam Ibrahim Muazzam has 23 chapters spread across six sections and 342 pages. It is a labour of love for the honouree, Ibrahim Muazzam, from friends, colleagues, former students and mentees.

Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert and CMO advice to regulate tourists, says activist

Activist Anoop Nautiyal said the tragedy was particularly disturbing as weather warnings had been issued in advance. An orange alert (for heavy to very heavy rainfall and snowfall) had been issued for five districts, including Chamoli, for October 30.

Book fair begins in Kochi

Tennessee woman Christa Pike describes pain after failed execution

Christa Pike says she remains in constant pain a month after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee. Her lawyers want her death sentence reduced to life, while the state governor has ordered an investigation.

Gay Halloween: M&S director Kathryn Turner is the ultimate costume idea

But with 310,000 followers on TikTok and 270,000 on Instagram, Marks & Spencer Food’s director of product development, Kathryn Turner, has suddenly become one of the year’s big hits on Instagram. Turner is part of Marks & Spencer’s wider social media strategy implemented in 2020 as a way of attracting younger shoppers.

Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea

The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.