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Gadkari calls for global code of conduct for infrastructure sector

Infrastructure development is the most crucial factor in transforming India into a leading economy, said Union minister Nitin Gadkari

Trump announces $90 Medicare payment for more than 20 million Americans

The proposed payments come as the Trump administration announces additional financial measures for Americans ahead of Novembers midterm elections

3 Bikes Skid On Kolkata

West Bengal has ordered a probe after motorcyclists reportedly skidded on Kolkatas freshly painted Chingrighata flyover during rain, prompting re

India takes step towards quantum-secure communication with 5.56-km free-space QKD link

The field trial brought together indigenous technology, academic research and real-world testing to advance secure communication systems for the

Womens SHGs aiding holistic transformation of rural life: President Droupadi Murmu

Over the last 12 years, the number of women associated with these groups has risen to more than 10 crores and these women are connected to over 9

SIR Row: Supreme Court Seeks Response From Gyanesh Kumar on Rahul Gandhi-Led Plea

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Election Commission and its three commissioners on Opposition allegations of irregularities and v

Three children die in bedroom fire in Madinah

Madinah: Three children died and their 14-year-old sister, Dana, was injured in a bedroom fire in Madinah on Sunday, October 11, reportedly cause

Father Files FIR Suspecting Murder in B.Tech Students Mysterious Death in Ranchi

In Ranchi, a father has filed a police report suspecting murder in the mysterious death of his B.Tech son, Manish Kumar. Father Files FIR Suspect

Niger-origin soybeans meant for India diverted to Asian markets at steep discounts amid customs probe

Indian buyers have backed away from soybean cargoes amid uncertainty over origin documents, leaving sellers scrambling to limit losses across Asi

Smartphone Shipments Crash 22% in Worst Quarter Ever, IDC Says

The higher cost of storage over the past year, led by demand from AI industry orders, has hurt profitability across the mobile sector and forced

CapitaLand India Trust unveils its first data centre in Chennai

The data centre has a total planned investment of approximately 1,940 crore.

Flipkart Group FY26 revenue rises 18%, operating loss narrows by 1,600 crore

The group's consolidated net loss declined to 8,468 crore in FY26 from a restated 8,646 crore a year earlier, an improvement of about 178 crore

Statewide Punjab Bandh Sparks Tensions Following Murder of Anti-Drug Activist

The statewide Punjab bandh called on Thursday to protest the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota impacted normal life across sever

Rupee logs 5th straight session of gain; closes 12 paise higher at 95.05 against US dollar

Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) The rupee logged the fifth straight session of gains on Thursday, appreciating 12 paise to close at 95.05 (provisional) agai

Durga Puja 2026 | Lessons from the pandal

Gallerist Sharan Apparao finds this years pandals a masterclass in collaboration and generosity

Karnataka Home Minister Warns Kumaraswamy of Possible Interrogation in Sting Operation Case

Karnatakas Home Minister Priyank Kharge states that H.D. Kumaraswamy may face questioning in a sting operation investigation if warranted. Karnat

TG SAFE raids dairy units in Hyderabad, seizes 3.6 tonne of khoya

Hyderabad: Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) inspected six dairy manufacturing units and one transport locatio

INCOIS Director elected as Chair of UNESCO Indian Ocean panel

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex jumps over 1,500 points, Nifty nears 23,000; rupee extends gains

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities rallied sharply despite a sell-off across Asian markets, as investors bought technology,

Vemulawada: Elderly Man's Funeral Delayed For 3 Days Over Property Row

In a bizarre incident reported from the temple town of Vemulawada,family members had delayed the funeral of an elderly man for three days due to

Anbumani seeks 30% Deepavali bonus for public sector workers

He said the maximum bonus had remained at 20% since 2004, with workers receiving between 7,000 and 16,800 based on a prescribed wage ceiling

Liquor being consumed illegally in hotels on ShivamoggaTirthahalli Road

On October 14, the team of Excise Department officials checked hotels on either side of the ShivamoggaTirthahalli Road at Gajanur, Sakrebailu, an

Gajab Raat: Manoj Bajpayees Ghooskhor Pandat gets new title; trailer, release date out

Directed by Ritesh Shah, the film is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23

Jio eyes big share of India's digital economy: Akash Ambani ahead of IPO

Jio eyes big share of India's digital economy: Akash Ambani ahead of IPO

Delhi High Court Considers Petition to Halt Protest in Connaught Place

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a petition seeking to prevent a protest in Connaught Place, citing potential disruptions to traffic and local

Journalist Accused of Casteist Remarks Against ACP Seeks FIR Quashing in Delhi HC

Journalist alleges retaliation over sexual assault complaint

Applications open for Kanavu Aerial Workshop for women photographers in Tamil Nadu

The 10-day residential programme in Chennai combines drone pilot training with aerial photography and videography

Hyderabad police inspector suspended for corruption

Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate on Wednesday, October 14, suspended an inspector attached to the Ghatkesar Police Station on cor

India customs scrutiny diverts Niger soybeans to Asia at steep discounts, sources say

Around 11,000 metric tons of Niger-origin soybeans bound for India were diverted to other Asian markets and sold at steep discounts as a widening

SIR explain: Smriti Irani turns Big B movie scene into Rahul Gandhi jibe

Womens seats in Kadapa, Pulivendula draw leaders spouses, Jagans aunt into the fray

The YSRCP fields Jagan Mohan Reddys aunt Y.S. Prameelamma against the TDPs Thugutla Geetha Kumari in Pulivendula

Manipur CM says free movement on NH-2 boosted state's economy, cites Rs 1,200 crore GST revenue loss during ethnic crisis

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh praised the cooperation of local communities in resuming highway movement. He highlighted the negat

Independent Wealth Advisory Takes Centre Stage as Klay Group Earns Global Recognition at the House of Lords

The sales of BALCO, VSNL and Hindustan Zinc in the early 2000s, followed by transactions involving THDC India, NEEPCO and Air India, account for

Domestic getaways, Asian destinations gain for festival travel: Agoda

Bangkok, Phuket and Tokyo lead international searches by Indian travellers, while Goa, Puri and Udaipur remain popular domestic destinations, acc

Zydus Sunshine to invest over $20 million in Sri Lanka pharmaceutical plant

The joint venture said the project will expand its international presence and strengthen local medicine supply chains and access to essential dru

INDIA Bloc to Hold Karnataka Meeting on SIR, Voting Rights on Friday

The meeting, under the leadership of state Congress president B K Hariprasad, will be attended by leaders of the CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation,

Bombay High Court Sets Deadline for Sahiya Film Certification Decision

The Bombay High Court has ordered the film Sahiya certification decision by October 27, with the next hearing on November 2. Bombay High Court Se

Jailer 2 movie review: Rajinikanths flourishes elevate Nelsons rousing herogasm

Nelson betters the Jailer template with a well-calibrated sequel that knows when to let Rajini loose and fills the in-between stretches with riot

MP Dharmendra Pradhan Urges CM Mohan Charan Majhi to Crack Down on Illegal Highway Parking

Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan has formally written to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, urging immediate and stringent administrative a

Watch: PM Modi says Ladakhs road network has grown to over 4,000 km

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Ladakhs development is a major priority for the Centre. He highlighted the expansion of the road network, bridg

Watch: PM Modi says Ladakhs road network has grown to over 4,000 km

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Ladakhs development is a major priority for the Centre. He highlighted the expansion of the road network, bridg

Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela's untitled film with Anurag Basu gets a release date | Find out

Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela's upcoming untitled film is set to arrive in cinemas on April 30, 2027. The film is directed by Anurag Basu and produ

Tata Communications posts 86% jump in Q2 profit, shares surge 6.8% on record EBITDA

Consolidated revenue from operations grew 9.6% year-on-year to 6,687.89 crore, with data revenue rising 12.2% to 5,810.99 crore

SC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Congress over INDIA bloc's march to court

The Supreme Court seeks replies from Rahul Gandhi and Congress over the INDIA bloc's October 12 march to the court, held to demand CEC Gyanesh Ku

BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi as Symbol of Anarchy Amid Supreme Court Protests

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia condemns Rahul Gandhis actions, asserting that the Supreme Court is no place for mob mentality. BJP Criticizes Rah

Keralam Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Centre to Accept Revised Western Ghats ESA Proposal

The resolution was moved by Minister for Electricity, Environment and Parliamentary Affairs Sunny Joseph urging the Centre to issue the final ESA

Outcry against VIP entry to Yuva Dasara at Hosahundi blocking access to nearby villages

Superintendent of Mysuru district police Mallikarjuna Baladandi claims that information about an alternative route has been communicated to villa

Outcry against VIP entry to Yuva Dasara at Hosahundi blocking access to nearby villages

Superintendent of Mysuru district police Mallikarjuna Baladandi claims that information about an alternative route has been communicated to villa

Wipro Q2 results: Net profit falls 1.4% to 3,200.6 cr, revenue rises 9%

The Bengaluru-based IT services company reported consolidated net profit of 3,246.2 crore in the corresponding quarter last year

MEA Flags Rising Anti-India Hate in US After Illinois Temple Shooting Plot

The spokesperson said India had taken note of the action taken by US law enforcement authorities, including the arrest and detention of the suspe

DoT Mandates Caller Name Display for All Incoming Mobile Calls Starting Nov 1

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed all licensed telecom operators to implement the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service

FMCG earnings to stay stable in Q2, but rising input costs may squeeze margins

With commodity inflation persisting, the balance between pricing, volumes and margins will remain critical to FMCG earnings in the coming quarter

FMCG earnings to stay stable in Q2, but rising input costs may squeeze margins

With commodity inflation persisting, the balance between pricing, volumes and margins will remain critical to FMCG earnings in the coming quarter

Flydubai co-pilot attempted terrorist attack during flight, UAE says

Passengers and crew intervened after the co-pilot attacked the captain, allowing a reserve pilot to take control and land

Sanctions, tariffs turn into policy instruments, sometimes weaponised: P K Mishra

P K Mishra said India is a major energy importer, and any prolonged disruption to an important maritime route can affect the economy adversely

Where did you sell gold chains? New videos give big twist to Sharma murder case

After Shraddha Dubey's confrontational videos with Shiva Sharma went viral, new footage emerged showing her demanding the return of jewelry she c

Indias Sept exports rise 23% as trade deficit narrows; shipments to US rise 11%

India's merchandise exports rose to $44.40 billion in September 2026, marking a significant year-on-year increase. Overall exports, including ser

Tampa Theatre reopens after seven-month, $24.5m restoration in its 100th year

Tampa Theatre has successfully wrapped up an extensive restoration initiative that commenced earlier this year. This project focused on revamping

T.N. CM Vijay urges Centre to secure release of 25 Thoothukudi fishermen arrested by Maldives Coast Guard

The fishermen from Thoothukudi, along with their three mechanised fishing boats, were apprehended by the Maldives Coast Guard in the early hours

T.N. CM Vijay urges Centre to secure release of 25 Thoothukudi fishermen arrested by Maldives Coast Guard

The fishermen from Thoothukudi, along with their three mechanised fishing boats, were apprehended by the Maldives Coast Guard in the early hours

Hawaiis Hena State Park reopens 39 days after hurricane closure

Hena State Park on Kauai reopened on October 15 after being closed due to Hurricane Lowell. Visitors can now access specific hiking trails and K

Protests Erupt in Punjab Following the Murder of Activist Parvinder Singh Jhota

Protests across Punjab demand justice for activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was killed for speaking against drug abuse. Protests Erupt in Punja

She bought Rs 13.5 lakh shares, sold them for Rs 77.47 lakh; gets tax notice

A woman purchased 60,000 shares of a company Ltd between March 3 and March 15, 2011, for Rs 13,52,850, at Rs 22.55 per share. The company subsequ

Only 15 of 55 Maharashtra sugar mills begin crushing amid farmers' protest

Amid the ongoing protest by sugarcane growers, only 15 of 55 sugar mills in Maharashtra have begun crushing in the 2026-27 season, while Karnatak

'Stop it; get lost': Chaos erupts at Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora's presser - video

Addressing the media, Dipke alleged that students and young people had been protesting in Delhi for the past 10-15 days and were being dragged aw

From stars to streets: The history of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi

Historian Anoushka Jain traces the history of Delhis most talked about monument, and how it gained its place as a venue for protest

Pakistan school roof collapse leaves 30 dead, over 40 injured

Peshawar: At least 29 children, most of them below the age of 13, and a teacher were killed and more than 40 people injured when the roof of a pr

ICICI Life Insurance targets 20,000 new women advisors by FY2027 under Narishakti drive

The company currently has over 78,000 women advisors, who constitute around 32% of its total advisor base but contribute approximately 45 per cen

Indias ethanol receipts hit 987 crore litres by September, maize leads supply

Maize remained the largest contributor to ethanol supplies, while industry representatives called for policy continuity and wider avenues for fue

Bengal CM Credits BSF and Police for Curbing Cross-Border Crimes

West Bengals CM highlights the role of BSF and police in reducing cross-border crimes and urges community support against child marriage. Bengal

'All for one man': Dipke slams Centre for sweeping curbs to quell anti-CEC stirs

CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke has accused the government of detaining protesters for chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He claimed that stu

South Indian Bank Q2 result: Profit rises 21% to 426 cr, gross NPAs fall

South Indian Bank on Thursday reported a 21 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 426 crore for the second quarter ended September 30. The Kerala-bas

Tooth cap found in mandi at Madhapur eatery, notice served

Hyderabad: A diner who went to the The Joint Al Mandi in Madhapur alleged that he found a human tooth in his food. Food Safety officials later cl

Fresh snowfall turns J&K mountains into a winter wonderland

Ahmedabad Food Safety Department raids factory making fake tomato ketchup, seizes 2,000 kg of products

In a major food safety crackdown, the Ahmedabad Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) on Thursday carried out a raid in the Pirana area, w

Riots erupt in Albanias capital as students join anti-government movement

MoD signs Rs 4,106 crore defence deals for Air Force satellite and Navy's Varunastra Torpedoes

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two major defence contracts worth approximately Rs 4,106 crore to strengthen India's military communicat

Punjab Bandh Update: Are Schools Open Tomorrow, October 16?

Is your school open after the Punjab Bandh? Get the latest updates on school closures for October 16, 2026. Check district-wise status, exam sche

Police Attach Assets Worth Rs 13.43 Cr in Srinagar Drug Crackdown

SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Srinagar Police has attached and frozen residential properties and a vehicle worth over Rs 13.43 crore in a major crackdown on

Rupee extends winning streak for 4th straight session as US dollar, oil ease and stocks rally

The rupee ended 0.1% higher at 95.0550 per dollar. The currency has risen 2% so far this week after coming near record low levels last week.

India questions UN rights body on action taken by Pakistan in PoK

Supreme Court Responds Firmly to Opposition March Concerns

The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding political protests after a recent opposition march, emphasizing its independence from external pr

Indias Direct Tax Collection Sees 13.2% Growth in FY 2026-27

Indias net direct tax collection rose to 13.38 lakh crore in FY 2026-27, marking a significant increase driven by corporate and non-corporate tax

Two arrested in Chennai for cheating over 60 people with fake overseas job offers

The victims were duped of around 75 lakh by a Valasaravakkam-based agency

Ethanol supplies top 9.87 bn litres by Sep, grain feedstocks lead: AIDA

India's cumulative ethanol receipts reached 987 crore litres by the end of September in the current supply year, with grain-based feedstocks acco

DMRC Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 73 Positions Including Supervisor

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announces 73 job vacancies, including executive and non-executive roles. Apply by November 4, 2026. DMRC Recruitment

NPCIL Announces Recruitment for 52 Positions Including Site Engineers

NPCIL opens applications for 52 positions, including site engineers, with a deadline of October 31. Check eligibility and application process. NP

RSS invites Dhankhar, Israeli envoy to Dussehra event in Nagpur

Nagpur: Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar and Israel Consul General to Midwest India Yaniv Revach have been invited as guests at th

Centre's net direct tax collection rises 13.2% to 13.38 trn till Oct 14

Gross direct tax collections rose 14.9% to 16.03 trillion, while refunds increased 24.2% to 2.65 trillion; STT receipts surged 51.6% to 46,840 cr

Manoj Bajpayees Film Renamed to Gajab Raat, Set for Netflix Release on October 23

Manoj Bajpayees film, formerly titled Ghooskhore Pandit, has been renamed Gajab Raat and will release on Netflix on October 23. Manoj Bajpayees F