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Milk price hiked in Karnataka

This follows a demand by farmers who are struggling with drought

Tamil Nadu’s rainfall picture changes dramatically in 27 days; 18 deficit districts move into normal or excess categories

Between October 1 and 27, Tamil Nadu recorded an average of 217.2 mm against the period’s normal of 144.2 mm – a surplus of 51%

A simple pub sign led me down a very disturbing rabbit hole

The cleanliness, or otherwise, of a pub’s pipes has never bothered me before. There’s a pub near me with an eye-catching sign outside.

What we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year

Officials blame a control centre order for Wednesday's crash following a critical train signalling system failure.

Telangana artists to raise awareness on El Nino impact, precautionary measures

U.K. PM Andy Burnham's trip to India could take place soon: British Envoy

India and the U.K. are aiming to double bilateral trade to around $120 billion by 2030

Rescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain

A canine unit and cranes have been deployed to aid search and rescue efforts following the deadly crash.

Osaka says she’ll return stronger after latest low, Tokyo exit to Pohankova

Four-time Grand Slam champ Naomi Osaka loses 6-3, 7-5 to 18-year-old Slovak Mia Pohankova, ranked 144 in the world.

Everything has been said about galamsey; it’s time for real action – Awula Serwah

The Executive Director of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, says everything that needs to be said about illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has already been said, and what Ghana needs now is decisive action to end the menace. Ms Serwah has also called for stronger public mobilisation, arguing that Ghanaians must organise peaceful activities to put pressure on the leaders to take decisive action against the menace.

Document change regime developed following NALSA ‘grossly discriminatory’ against ‘biological females’: PIL

The India chapter of the UK-based trust seeks to overrule the NALSA judgment that laid down that legal recognition of gender identity was part of the Constitutional right to dignity and freedom

Photos: Aftermath of deadly Cyclone Arnab in southern India

Cyclone Arnab has battered India’s eastern Andhra Pradesh state, killing three people and damaging homes and farmland.

The NFL has a host of Hall of Fame caliber receivers. But which one is the best?

The NFL has a host of Hall of Fame caliber receivers. We rank the best of the receivers in the NFL at the moment NB: We have restricted the list below to players in their prime years, so excellent, older receivers such as Mike Evans and Davante Adams have been left out.

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash

The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

Bayern celebrate Kane’s Ballon d’Or, Kompany’s discharge with Magdeburg win

Harry Kane gets a guard of honour before the match in Munich; Vincent Kompany out of hospital after collapsing on pitch.

‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims

‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims.

Low pressure forms in Andaman Sea after Cyclone Arnab, may affect Andhra Pradesh

The system is likely to intensify into a depression by October 31, the IMD says

Cyclone Arnab: Odisha prepares to airlift people stranded by floodwater

Odisha prepares to airlift people stranded by floodwater. Two rain gauge stations at Patrapur and Sorada in Odisha’s Ganjam district received rainfall above 50 cm in 24 hours

Alcoa ordered to stay further away from Perth's drinking water supply

US mining giant Alcoa is being ordered to move its operations further away from Perth's drinking water sources amid heated debate about the potential impact its bauxite mining is having on waterways.

Neymar handed two-game Santos suspension for covering mouth in argument

Former Brazil captain Neymar sanctioned by sports tribunal for actions after his red card in match against Bahia.

Cyclone Arnab: Railway bridge near Andhra’s Ichchapuram inundated; trains cancelled, diverted

A special train will run between Visakhapatnam and Palasa for stranded passengers

Cyclone Arnab effect: Rain intensifies in parts of Jharkhand, to continue till October 30

An ‘Orange’ alert of heavy rainfall has been issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla and Simdega till 8.30 a.m. on October 30

Rivers in spate in north Andhra after Cyclone Arnab; flood water enters Ichchapuram

A junior lineman dies after falling from an electric pole during repairs in Vizianagaram district

17 two-wheelers, four four-wheelers gutted in fire near Pune; one injured

An official from the Pimpri-Chinchwad fire brigade said the main fire station received a call about the blaze at 1.59 a.m. Subsequently, two fire tenders were sent to the spot

Mandal level committees to oversee El Niño mitigation measures in Telangana

The committees are formed to mitigate the impact on water availability, agriculture, livestock and rural livelihoods