Latest Updates

Mohammed bin Salman faces most consequential test yet as Saudi Arabia comes under Houthi fire

Mohammed bin Salman is currently grappling with increasing Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi infrastructure and international stability. The Cro

Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on Ban of Childrens Social Media Use

The Supreme Court has requested the Indian government to respond to a petition seeking a ban on childrens use of social media for safety. Supreme

Cognizant India CMD Rajesh Varrier joins Federal Banks Board of Directors

A tech industry veteran,Varrier has previously served as the EVP, Head of Global Services at Infosys Americas as well as Global Head of Infosys D

Supreme Court Declines Immediate Order on Traders

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to pass an immediate order on a petition filed by Delhi traders associations expressing apprehension of mass

TGSRTC plans extra buses as passengers return after Dasara

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is gearing up to operate additional bus services on October 16 and 17 to manag

Dharmendra Pradhan attacks Rahul Gandhi over regime change remark

Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Rahul Gandhi for allegedly exploiting student protests to undermine India's democratic structure. He claimed these

Owaisi Criticises Musk Amid Starlink Controversy

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised Elon Musk over an alleged insult directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the Starlink controversy.

Fresh Snowfall Covers Himachal Pradeshs High Passes

Fresh snowfall has covered Rohtang Pass, Lahaul Valley, Shinkula Pass and Baralacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh, with up to six inches of snow recor

Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Unveils Maha Milan Theme

Visuals from the 77th Dhakuria Shaheed Nagar Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, West Bengal. Built around the theme Maha Milan, the pandal was inaugur

Glimpses of Patitapabana Darshan at Jagannatha Temple

Devotees seek blessings during Patitapabana Darshan at the Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri.

Ravi Kishans Garba Moves Go Viral Ahead of Ramleela Role

BJP MP Ravi Kishan shared a video of himself dancing garba, with his moves leaving netizens amazed as the video went viral. The actor has also re

Chaar Yaar Trailer : Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub and Prayrak Mehta Starrer Chaar Yaar Official Trailer

Chaar Yaar: Watch the Official trailer from hindi Web series 'Chaar Yaar' starring Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub and Prayrak Mehta. Chaar Yaa

Ravi Kishans Remark on Rahul Gandhi Sparks Online Reactions

BJP MP Ravi Kishan went viral for taking a dig at Rahul Gandhis Prime Ministerial ambitions. Speaking to the media, Kishan criticised Gandhi over

How Encroachment threatens Aravalis near Gurgaons Biodiversity Park

Roads, houses, workshops and construction waste have spread across land near the Aravali Biodiversity Park, with residents estimating that 12 to

She Feared The Pool At 6, Reached The Olympics At 14: Dhinidhi Desinghu

Once too frightened to enter a swimming pool, Dhinidhi Desinghu overcame fear, pressure and self-doubt to become Indias youngest competitor at th

SC seeks Centre, NCPCR replies on PIL to protect children online

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, October 16, sought replies from the Centre and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights on

ED summons former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning in CMRL case

ED directs 81-year-old Vijayan to appear before its office in Kochi on October 23 for an interrogation

Accenture Caps Internal Claude AI Usage at $29 a Month Amid Rising Operational Costs

Global IT services titan Accenture has reportedly instituted a strict monthly cap on internal usage of Anthropics artificial intelligence assista

Opposition Leaders Respond to CM Yogis Remarks on Housing for the Poor

Opposition leaders criticize CM Yogis comments on housing for the poor, highlighting issues of land ownership and political rhetoric. Opposition

IIM Kozhikode, Accenture LearnVantage to launch Global MBA in March 2027

The programme will combine academic expertise, industry insights and international learning opportunities to prepare experienced professionals fo

Dubai Global Village Season 31 opens with drone show, new rides

Dubai: Dubais popular family-friendly destination, Global Village, opened its 31st season on Wednesday, October 14, with a 600-drone sky show, cu

Can democracy function without visible spaces for public protest? | The Hindu Editorial

Delhi Polices decision to remove Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site has sparked a wider debate about democratic rights, public dissent an

Snabbit operator posts 168 cr loss in FY26; revenue rises to 12.25 cr

Maestroedge Solutions' revenue from operations rose to 12.25 crore in FY26, while total expenses jumped to 194.76 crore, led by service provider

Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years

Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.

India batter Punam Raut announces retirement from international cricket

Out-of-favour Indian women's cricket team top-order batter Punam Raut on Thursday announced her retirement from all forms of international cricke

Hinjilicut Autonomous College Suspends Oath Ceremony and Declares Holidays Following Student Clashes

Authorities at Hinjilicut Autonomous College in Ganjam district have officially suspended the scheduled student union oath-taking ceremony follow

Navratri 2026: 5 best AI prompts to create stunning festive & Garba photos

Discover AI photo prompts for Navratri 2026 to create stunning festive portraits, colourful Garba looks, and traditional outfits. Try these ready

Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall

Joshua Foster will have to pay 3,000 euro (2,500), a judge in Paphos rules.

Anjali Patil on Sailesh Rathnakumars Selvi: Women characters have more space in regional cinema

Patil, who calls herself an accidental actor, and director Rathnakumar discuss their Tamil indie on migrant nurses which won two awards at 2026 B

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Sanjay Raut and Journalist Nikhil Wagle

The Supreme Court has issued contempt notices to Sanjay Raut and Nikhil Wagle over remarks against the Chief Justice of India. Supreme Court Issu

Let protests continue, but let us earn: Connaught Place vendors

Let protests continue, but let us earn: Connaught Place vendors

Telangana urges farmers to avoid paddy cultivation as reservoirs run low

With reservoir storage sharply lower than last year, Telangana is urging farmers to shift to less water-intensive crops amid growing concerns

DP World eyes $5 bn India investment, warns West Asia crisis is rewiring global trade

DP World is ready to increase its investment in India between USD 3 billion and USD 5 billion in the coming years. The company urges for faster i

KERC seeks public feedback on draft electricity supply regulations for consumers in Karnataka

Final rules to incorporate suggestions and objections, says Chairperson P. Ravi Kumar

KERC seeks public feedback on draft electricity supply regulations for consumers in Karnataka

Final rules to incorporate suggestions and objections, says Chairperson P. Ravi Kumar

Cage-free eggs account for just 0.08% of Indias supply

Corporate sourcing commitments are growing, but higher production costs and a shortage of reliable, certified suppliers constrain expansion

Dr Doom, who predicted global financial crisis, has a forecast for India

Economist Nouriel Roubini, known as Dr Doom for predicting the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, sees India emerging as a major growth story over the

Kiren Rijiju Condemns Calls for Regime Change, Urges Indians to Forgive Betrayers Never

Kiren Rijiju criticizes calls for regime change, urging Indians to never forgive traitors amid political tensions. Kiren Rijiju Condemns Calls fo

Indian Hotels, Oriental Hotels rally up to 6%; what's driving hotel stocks?

Hotels were impacted in Q1 by the US-Iran conflict; however, analysts at Axis Securities expect a strong Q2, supported by improving metro demand

Prakash Raj: whole country is becoming Jantar Mantar amid anti-SIR protests

Prakash Raj: whole country is becoming Jantar Mantar amid anti-SIR protests

Akal Takht Jathedar Gargajj accords Parvinder Singh Jhota as martyr of Sikh community

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj conferred the status of a martyr of the Sikh community to Parvinder Singh Jhota. The development c

Heavy rush at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada on Moola Nakshatram day

As many as 58,714 devotees have darshan of the Goddess by 8 a.m.

Heavy rush at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada on Moola Nakshatram day

As many as 58,714 devotees have darshan of the Goddess by 8 a.m.

A massive crowd greets CM Joseph Vijay in Coimbatore

Why Accenture employees who spent $1,000 a month on Claude AI are now getting only $29

Accenture has capped central funding for employees' Claude AI use at $29 a month per person, effective October 1, according to an internal memo s

Google Announces $15 Million Funding for Indian MSMEs and Expands AI Teacher Training

Google has announced a massive $15 million (approximately Rs 1,420 crore) funding initiative for Indian small businesses, alongside an expansion

Police Serve Notice on Dipke Ahead of CJP

NEW DELHI, Oct 16: More than 20 Delhi Police personnel visited the residence of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and served him

SC issues contempt notice to Sanjay Raut over remarks against CJI

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, October 16, issued notice to Shiv Sena(UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut and senior journalist Nikhil W

IDBI Bank sale likely to close by fiscal end after RBI nod: Dipam secy

The strategic transaction of IDBI Bank is expected to be completed by the end of the current financial year, subject to regulatory clearance from

Man books IRCTC railway room for Rs 333, finds Indian toilet instead of Western; gets Rs 20,000 compensation

A 72-year-old man who booked a Rs 333 retiring room at Chittorgarh railway station found an Indian toilet instead of the western toilet listed on

Opposition is to oppose, expose, depose: Congress Pranab reminder to Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister needs to be reminded of what the former President Pranab Mukherjee, who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019, would often sa

Nothing wrong with apologising if SC thinks I've made inappropriate remarks: Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut expressed his willingness to apologize to the Supreme Court for any inappropriate comments he may have made, emphasizing that respect

Eternal SBI Card offers up to 10% discounts on Zomato, Blinkit, District

Card offers discounts across Zomato, Blinkit and District, plus cashback on select partners. Monthly caps and fees apply

Case registered against BJP councillor Sreelekha over remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Police filed a case against R Sreelekha after her controversial remarks about Rahul Gandhi at a BJP event. Sreelekha criticized Gandhi's conduct

India expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

United Nations: India has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, which is facing a barrage of attacks by Houthis that have claimed the life of a

Yes Bank Shares Decline Amid Cautious Stance from Brokerage Firms

Yes Bank shares fell following the Supreme Courts decision on AT-1 bonds, prompting brokerages to adopt a cautious outlook. Yes Bank Shares Decli

Australia v Samoa: women

Gadi Eisenkot: 'Within 18 Months Hamas Will No Longer Rule Gaza'

Gadi Eisenkot: 'Within 18 Months Hamas Will No Longer Rule Gaza'

Ranabaali Movie Review: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Star in a Sincere But Flawed Period Action Drama!

Film: Ranabaali Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, Easwari Rao, Arnold Vosloo Director: Rahul Sankrityan In the late 1990s and the early

Iguazu Falls in South America hits record 10 times normal water flow

Desperate moves to shore up rupee

Steps to prevent rupee depreciation have been futile and also involve high future costs for the economy. The most recent measures are also less l

Udaipur Police Opens Modern Tourist Booth at Fateh Sagar Lake

Udaipur, October 16, 2026: Udaipur Police has opened a modern tourist assistance booth at Fateh Sagar Lake to improve the safety, convenience and

Stock to buy today: Netweb Technologies India (5,001.45) BUY

Netweb Technologies India share price can rise to 5,450-5,500

Trump sees red in mid-term polls

Why GOPs last-minute gimmicks may not work

Todays Stock Recommendation: October 13, 2026

Nobel Prize for macroeconomic stabilisation

The laureates argue markets cannot be left to self-correct, and govt action is needed for economies to recover from crises

Anupama Parameswaran Eyes A Comeback?

It has been a while since Anupama delivered a notable success, making this film Crazy Kalyanam particularly important for her career. A positive

Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'

The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.

Cancer an opportunity for manufacturing

The capabilities for manufacture of advanced radiation therapy equipment are similar to those for semiconductor fabrication, fusion energy and de

Exciting Job Opportunity: 130 Junior Court Attendant Positions Open at Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court of India invites applications for 130 Junior Court Attendant positions, starting November 4. Exciting Job Opportunity: 130 Juni

TIPS Music zooms 10% to hit 52-wk high after Q2 nos, 6.50/share dividend

For the July-September quarter, TIPS Music reported a 23 per cent Y-o-Y increase in the profit after tax (PAT) at 65.5 crore.

Karnataka High Court strikes down enhanced SC/ST quota, upholds 50% reservation ceiling

The ruling follows two petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Karnatakas law that raised overall reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs

EC carries Special Summary Revision to silence opposition after voter deletions in SIR: DMK

The opposition DMK alleges that the Special Summary Revision is intended to appease parties after voter removals. Senior leader T K S Elangovan e

Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards next year for first time since 1953

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, who is also Pakistans governor to the World Bank, was formally announced as the incoming chair du

Arunachal: Roing To Get Over

Itanagar, October 16: Roing in Arunachal Pradeshs Lower Dibang Valley district will receive over 1 crore from the District Mineral Fund (DMF) to

Ranbir Kapoor rents out Pune's Trump Towers apartment for 4.63 lakh/month

The three-year agreement, registered on October 6, 2026, is expected to generate total rental income of 1.75 crore over the tenure.

Mangalore University establishes dedicated experimental facility for iodine aerosol research to advance nuclear safety

The facility addresses a challenging area of radiation protection in the nuclear energy industry

Jio Studios and Aanand L Rai Release Official Trailer of

Makers Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions have officially dropped the quirky and vibrant trailer for their upcoming romantic comedy, Nakhr

Arshdeep doubtful for Bengaluru T20I, Bhuvneshwar added to India squad

Arshdeep sustained a blow to the shoulder while batting in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad

Congress Divided Over CMRL-Exalogic Case as Chief Minister Faces Opposition

Internal discord within Congress arises over Chief Minister Vijayans handling of the CMRL-Exalogic case, spotlighting political tensions. Congres

Delhi turns fortress ahead of CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari pitches Rs 12,000-15,000 monthly support for poor families

Suvendu Adhikari addressed gatherings during the Durga Puja pandal inauguration in Nandigram, stressing the need for economic assistance. He prop

Aaryavir Sehwag, Son Of Virender Sehwag, Takes Elite U19 Cup By Storm With Stunning 173 Off 143

Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary India opener Virender Sehwag, has made experts and fans across the world of cricket take note with a stunning k

Pak to chair IMF, World Bank boards for first time since 1953

Islamabad: Pakistan was named the incoming chair of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WB

AI

, AI .

She started making soda in her kitchen; a decade later, PepsiCo bought her brand for $1.95 billion

Palaniswami calls for unity, commitment among cadres as AIADMK enters 55th year

Even though several political rivals and traitors attemptedto work against the party over the past five decades, he said that the AIADMK marched

Community 'heartbroken and horrified' after Oregon school shooting

A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at a primary school in Oregon before he was killed by a bystander, police say.