Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has said the software company will not provide its usual annual salary increases this year as it faces rising operating expenses and an uncertain business outlook. In a post on X, Vembu explained that the company has reduced marketing spending and informed employees about the decision. Vembu said he had apologised to staff for being unable to prevent the pause in pay increases. He also thanked e

Riyadh: A fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport killed one person and injured 11 others on Sunday, intensifying concerns over repeated Houthi strikes on Saudi aviation infrastructure. Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority identified the person killed as a Pakistani resident. The Saudi-led coalition said a projectile struck the airport and triggered a fire, while air defences intercepted another missile nearby. The latest str

Three people died after a Mini Cooper allegedly travelling at high speed struck their scooter near Kochi airport in Kerala’s Ernakulam district early on Sunday, October 11. Police took the car’s 19-year-old driver, identified as Suhail Sajeev, into custody following the collision. The victims were Devika from Wayanad, Gopika from Palakkad and Ijaz from Karnataka. All three were working in Thrikkakara and were reported

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy used a religious analogy to criticise the Bharatiya Janata Party during a public address in Goa on Sunday, October 11. He compared the BJP to Raavan and presented the Congress as Ram, urging voters to unite behind his party. The comparison formed part of his attack on the BJP and his appeal for Congress support in Goa. His remarks framed the rivalry through familiar figures from t

Delhi is preparing for extensive security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) planned October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar. Train cancellations and proposed restrictions at 57 Metro stations could disrupt travel, while organisers accuse authorities of trying to prevent supporters from reaching the capital. The demonstration, called by CJP and the All India Students’ Association (AISA), seeks Chief E

Both engines of the flydubai aircraft involved in a cockpit attack may have stopped operating during its steep descent, retired US Navy and American Airlines pilot Steve Scheibner has suggested. Speaking to broadcaster Piers Morgan, Scheibner said information he had received and videos from the incident indicated a possible loss of engine power. However, the supplied report does not establish engine failure as a confirmed

A military helicopter carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members crashed in southwestern Nigeria, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said on Monday, October 5. According to Reuters, the helicopter came down close to the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Its wreckage had been located, and search and rescue operations were continuing when the initial report was published. There was no immediate confirmation of casualties. The available information did not

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to take steps for the rapid deployment of military forces in Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions involving Yemen’s Houthis, according to a PTI report citing Dawn and Pakistan’s Foreign Office. The decision followed an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee of the trilateral Makkah Defence Alliance in Riyadh on Monday. The discussions focused

India’s housing market is showing signs of slower momentum as residential sales remain largely unchanged despite a steady flow of new projects. Developers continue to add supply, but inventory is taking longer to clear, creating an uneven picture across cities and price categories. According to Knight Frank India figures cited in the report, 2,58,238 homes were sold across eight major cities between January and Septembe

India’s five-member student team secured four gold medals and one silver at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2026 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The achievement capped an exceptional year for the country’s science Olympiad teams, with every Indian participant across five senior-level international competitions earning either gold or silver. Held from September 25 to October 5, the astronomy competition brought together 307 students f

Jio Platforms Eyes October IPO Launch Jio Platforms is preparing to launch its initial public offering on October 21, with shares likely to begin trading on October 28, Reuters reported, citing two sources. The Reliance Industries-owned digital services business aims to raise approximately $3.8 billion. The proposed timetable

Telangana Woman Killed in Missouri Road Accident A 31-year-old woman from Telangana’s Mahabubabad district died in a road accident in Missouri, United States, leaving her family grieving and seeking assistance to bring her mortal remains back to India. The deceased, identified as Daram Supriya, was a native of Maripeda mandal. According to preliminary information

Supreme Court Seeks Records Before Intervention The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass an interim order suspending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of unilateral decision-making within the Election Commission of India. Instead, it sought responses and records to examine how the disputed decisions were approved. The petition challenges

Vijay to Honour Asian Games Medallists Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will host a dinner for athletes from the state who won medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, Minister Aadhav Arjuna announced on Monday. The gathering will recognise their achievements and bring the medal winners together with students from government sports hostels.

Temple delegation invites Governor Abdul Nazeer Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer has been invited to attend the Dasara Mahotsavams at Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada. A delegation of endowments officials, temple representatives and priests met the Governor at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to extend the invitation. The delegation included Endowments Commission