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Nonstop Delhi-Mumbai drive may have to wait until December 2029
SC: No need for nod to prosecute govt official seeking bribe
Jamnagar on Rubio's two-day itinerary: Musk mellows on Reliance, appreciates post
In a first-of-its-kind collective religious initiative, more than 70 major Friday congregations across Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh responded to the call of the the MMU and delivered the sermon on the common theme of imaan (faith) on Friday, October 16, says a spokesman of the MMU
Build globally competitive media and entertainment companies: I&B Secretary
Position India as a leading source of creative content, technology, talent, the senior official says
Jagan cant escape from corruption cases, says TDP leader Varla Ramaiah
The YSRCP chief got the investigation dragged on for 15 years, but he no longer has that luxury as the courts are set to conduct trial on daily basis, he says
Centre committed to meeting demands of the region, says Ladakh Chief Secretary
The Union Home Ministrys proposal, which was rejected by civil society bodies, involved constitutional amendments and subsequent regulations for a directly elected U.T.-level body, says an official; meaningful negotiations require mutual trust, says Chief Secretary
Christmas cheer, but caution remains: Exporters welcome US tariff relief, keep diversification plans
US President Donald Trumps decision to waive proposed tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil has eased uncertainty for Indian exporters ahead of the crucial Christmas shipping season. However, businesses across textiles, gems and jewellery, and human hair products say they will continue diversifying export markets after last years tariff turmoil, even as the US remains a key destination for Indian goods.
Search on after boat capsizes off Baja California coast; 16 rescued, others missing
The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy are searching the waters using multiple aircraft and boats, with assistance from the Mexican Navy. An additional helicopter will be deployed later today, according to the Coast Guard
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War of words in Haryana: CM Saini pitches prosperity, Congress alleges rising crime, debt
The Chief Minister said that while Congress leaders frequently claimed to have made Haryana a leading State during their tenure, the reality was that the State had emerged as number one in corruption, nepotism, fear, favouritism and regional discrimination under Congress rule
France protests turn violent: Fires, looting and 1,200 arrests; Macron vows action
Father of RG Kar victim upset with former principals bail
The mother of the victim is a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA who had joined politics in an attempt to get justice for her daughter
Mystikos primed to deliver in the main event
Prices of 137 cancer drugs to fall by up to 70% from November 9
'Efficacy of curbs not proved': SC against blanket internet ban on kids over safety
Future City Police Celebrate Bathukamma For First Time
Women police personnel actively participated and celebrated the festival together.
Kakatiya Knights, Prithviraaj Yodhas & Mighty Marathas Last Teams Standing In Archery Premier League
On Sunday, action will begin with a rematch between Marathas and Knights in a contest that will decide the first finalist of the season.
Siddharth, Gautam win dressage titles at Telangana Equestrian
Siddharth rode two horses into the top two places of the Children-I class 60.658 per cent on Wilbur for the title and 59.632 per cent on Burning Arrow for the second.
Okkiyam Maduvu Project To Be Major Gamechanger For S. Chennai
During the floods, the residents also park their cars in the nearby flyovers to save the vehicles from getting ruined.
The desilting of canals will also help in draining the water from the fields, saving the crops during heavy rains.
Flood, Drought Alert By TNs El Nio Expert Advisory Panel
The committee warned of more than normal rainfall and intense cyclones and severe urban flooding from October to December during the northeast monsoon
Manasi-Thulasimathi make semis, assure India of para badminton medal
With both losing semifinalists assured of bronze, the victory guaranteed India a place on the podium
Amruta wins silver as Indian women end U23 Worlds with two medals
Amruta was trailing 0-6 when Zablotska managed a decisive pin to seal the gold medal
SC panel opens web portal for complaints on July NEET protests
Legal profession is not for faint-hearted: CJI Surya Kant at NLSIU
Tanker Damaged In RPG Attack Off Saudi Arabia's Coast, Crew Reported Safe
A tanker has sustained damage after a rocket-propelled grenade was reportedly fired at the vessel from a small boat off Saudi Arabia's eastern coast. The incident occurred approximately 78 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubayl on Friday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The damage was reported on the vessel's aft port quarter, the rear section on its left-hand side. All crew members are reportedly safe, with no casualties reported so far. However, the full extent of the damage and any potential environmental impact, including a possible oil or fuel spill, remain unknown. Authorities have yet to establish the attackers' identity or motive, raising fresh concerns over commercial shipping security in a strategically important region for global energy supplies.
Egypt Holds Major Live-Fire Drills As Sisi Vows To Defend Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen War Tensions
Egypt has released footage of large-scale live-fire military exercises as regional tensions escalate and the threat to Saudi Arabia grows. The drills involved Egypts Second Field Army, showcasing tanks, artillery, missile systems, air defence units, fighter jets, naval forces and paratroopers in simulated combat operations. Egyptian Defence Minister Ashraf Salem Zaher attended the main phase of the exercises, which tested combat capabilities and operational readiness. The military manoeuvres come after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi pledged to protect Saudi Arabias security amid missile and drone attacks attributed to Yemens Houthi forces. Sisi also called for an end to the Yemen conflict. Reports indicate he has sought an emergency parliamentary session to authorise possible military action in defence of the kingdom.
France demands Israel act after 'criminal violence' against visiting mayor
The Israeli authorities must arrest those responsible for these revolting acts and take them to justice. They must urgently halt this criminal violence and guarantee the safety of civilian populations, as they are compelled to do under international law, says Mayor Bernard Baudoux
19 killed in Kolkata stampede; CM Suvendu announces jobs, Rs 25 lakh for kin
When Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay made it to the Navarathri Golu
If you are feeling annoyed because your past challenges have resurfaced again, then it is not your fault. You are going through a cosmic test which is going to empower you once you handle the issue with confidence.
Expired products, pests found at online food delivery stores in Delhi
'LIGHTNING STRUCK TWICE': How A Chilling Call From Her Son Reopened Oregon Woman's Past Trauma
A terrifying phone call brought a school shooting survivor's worst nightmare rushing back nearly two decades after she experienced the horror herself. Michelle was a high school freshman when she survived a school shooting at Granite Hills High School in California in 2001. Years later, she faced an unimaginable ordeal when both her sons survived the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Around 1 p.m., her fifth-grade son called her on his Apple Watch with four chilling words: Mom, there's a shooter. As panic set in, Michelle tried to comfort her child with a message drawn from her own painful past: Everything is going to be okay. This happened to me too, and I am okay.
'French Mayor Beaten, EU Diplomats Attacked'! Israeli Army's 'Severe Violence' Verdict Stuns | Watch
Israeli settlers attacked members of a European diplomatic delegation in the occupied West Bank, damaging a consular vehicle and allegedly assaulting a 78-year-old French mayor near the Palestinian village of Taybeh. AFP reported that Bernard Baudoux, mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries, was travelling with the delegation when masked settlers carrying clubs approached the convoy. Footage reviewed by AFP showed Baudoux on the ground following the incident. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. A Belgian consular vehicle also had a window smashed. The Israeli military condemned the incident as a severe act of violence and said Israeli rioters had attacked diplomatic representatives. The IDF said no soldiers were present when the assault occurred and that police, accompanied by troops, later collected evidence and testimony. Israeli police have opened an investigation, with no immediate arrests reported. The incident occurred during the West Bank olive harvest, a period that has repeatedly seen confrontations and settler violence.
Union Minister meets start-up leaders over NCR pollution
IISER researchers make solid material that releases two fuel gases
The team developed a compound called magnesium hydridomethylzincate. When it was heated in solution to 100 C, it released hydrogen, and when its crystals were heated in the absence of a solvent at 80-110 C, it released both hydrogen and methane
Forcibly removed: Jamia students staging hunger strike face rustication, campus ban
Hanamkonda: Journalists Seek Probe into Alleged Lapses in SC/ST Case Investigation
The journalists urged the commissioner to conduct a detailed inquiry, examine the relevant police records, witness statements and documents submitted to the court, and initiate action against those found responsible in accordance with the law.
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How has the SC strengthened arrest safeguards? | Explained
What makes written grounds of arrest mandatory, and what happens if they are not provided?
How has the SC strengthened arrest safeguards? | Explained
What makes written grounds of arrest mandatory, and what happens if they are not provided?
Student life of a homeschooled child
A path of education where learning is made flexible, and subjects come from choice. G.Nayanakshatra shares her story as a student at NIOS and the lessons she learnt along the way.
Every year, World Students Day is celebrated in India on October 15, marking the birth of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Here is a quiz on the life and times of the Missile Man of India. Get started!
Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma honoured with ICC Player of the Month
This is the fifth time players from the same national board have swept the men's and women's awards in a month, with Indian cricketers achieving the feat on two previous occasions
I would love to push myself to try and win another Major: Justin Rose
The 13-time PGA Tour winner feels that it is an important time for the sport globally and India is key to its development, is willing to constantly tweak his game in order to stay relevant with the modern times
It was a wet blanket on fan enthusiasm at Chinnaswamy
Narrow gates, rain, dark lane: How the Kolkata stampede unfolded
Kolkata:At least 17 people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a crowded Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, October 17, as heavy rain sent hundreds of visitors rushing for cover on Maha Saptami. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said 17 people were brought dead to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
72Ft Bathukamma Sets Record At Amberpet
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and the First Lady, state BJP president N. Ramchander Rao and leaders from different political parties joined the celebrations.
New York City set to end horse-drawn carriages under law named after Indian tourist
Efforts to ban horse-drawn carriages intensified after Romanch Mahajan, an Indian tourist, died from injuries sustained in an accident in Central Park in June
Protests, match and festivals bring Bengaluru traffic to a standstill
Cabinet decision on Bangalore Turf Club land for High Court this month
Chennai Ophtalmologist receives international award
Safety Under Scanner In College Events
Student unions said educational institutions should prioritise the safety of students and visitors instead of treating events as commercial attractions.
Rural Telangana May Face Severe Thirst
While red category denotes no supplies or complete water shortages, yellow indicates partial supplies, orange stands for above average supplies, while green denotes a fully supplied status.
Singur Water Good Till Nov. 9, With Emergency Pumping Up To Dec. 10
After that, with the help of emergency pumping from the reservoirs dead storage level, supplies can be extended till December 10.
At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India
Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.
Explosions Rock Iran's Coast, IRGC Retaliates With Big Attack On US Navy Carrier? Alert Issued
Iran says American naval forces are already operating more than 500 kilometres from its coastline and claims it is preparing new offensive operations intended to push US vessels even farther away. Iranian Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said American forces no longer dare to come closer. His remarks come amid initial reports of new anti-ship cruise missile launches from Irans southern coastline towards US Navy-escorted vessels or American naval forces near the Strait of Hormuz. Those reported launches have not been independently confirmed. Maritime security risks are also widening. UK Maritime Trade Operations says at least 12 vessels were attacked in the week ending October 16 and warns the actual number may be higher because some incidents go unreported.CENTCOM disputes Tehrans portrayal of control over Hormuz, saying hundreds of vessels and roughly 100 million barrels of oil moved through the Strait during the previous week. The competing claims underline a growing contest over maritime access, distance and control.
Law student pens down concise history of AIADMK
The writer says he relied on the news reports published in The Hindu for verifying information that he came across
Crazy Mohan one of the greatest talents in India: Kamal Haasan
Zelenskyy says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions
Mr. Trump heightened a battle with Mr. Zelenskyy on Friday (October 16, 2026) when he signed an executive order that waived sweeping U.S. sanctions targeting Russias energy revenues
ICMR-NIN Invites Applications For Nutrition Certificate Course
The 10-week course will be conducted from January 6 to March 19, 2027, to strengthen participants knowledge of nutrition said ICMR-NIN.
Isro Successfully Tests Next-gen LME1100 Engine to Power Future Lunar Missions
The Indian space agency successfully conducted the first ignition test of the full-scale gas generator for its 1,100-kN LOX-Methane (LME1100) engine on October 9, marking an important milestone in the next-gen development programme.
Amend Constitution to ensure quota for religious converts: Anbumani Ramadoss
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Minister's Pistol Raid: Bangladesh Debates Legality
A junior Bangladeshi minister, Ishraque Hossain, conducted a raid on a suspected drug den in a Dhaka slum on Saturday, carrying a pistol and accompanied by plainclothes associates. He detained several individuals and handed them over to police, who stated they were not informed in advance. A video of the incident, uploaded by Hossain, sparked widespread debate on social media regarding the appropriateness of his actions.
T.N. Police prepared to handle monsoon-related emergencies, says DGP
MP Sana Satish Wants 100% Win Of Alliance In Konaseema
The MP said the alliances chairperson candidate from Ramachandrapuram municipality Mediseeti Sesha Rao is a highly educated person and a prominent businessman.
Power Of Beauty primed to deliver
Letters to The Editor October 15, 2026
India notifies first tariff cuts under New Zealand FTA
India will implement duty concessions for certain imports from New Zealand starting October 20, under a new FTA. The concessions include zero basic customs duty for sheep meat and specific rates for fish and wine. Additionally, provisions have been made for manuka honey and kiwi fruit imports with varying duties. Sensitive categories like dairy products are excluded from this trade liberalization agreement.
The unprepared ground for white cane users
White Cane Day observed on October 15 demands the rehabilitation of the ecosystem, so that those who move one stride at a time have a place not merely to pass through, nor merely to be tolerated in, but to own the city
4 Killed After Part Of Chimney Collapses At Power Plant In Bengal's Asansol
Several workers managed to escape.
SRMIST, Volvo Group set up vehicle tech centre
AI Devices Detect Breast Cancer In ASHA Workers
Officials said shortages of cartridges and the need for further training were limiting reach.
In a brief interaction with reporters at the Tiruchi airport, he urged the governments to keep in mind the welfare of ordinary people
Rare Queen Elizabeth II banknote helps raise 85,860
Hyderabad Traffic Police book 304 motorists for using unauthorised sirens, multi-tone horns
Naxalism Conclusively Over, Cybercrime and Narcotics Are New Challenges: Union Home Secretary
He asked them to place their responsibilities towards citizens first.
City Celebrates Dasara, Bathukamma With Devotion
At Dr B. R. Ambedkar Open University, women employees enthusiastically participated in Bathukamma celebrations.
25 lakh robbery under guise of cryptocurrency deal; five arrested, 11.5 lakh recovered
Easy financing and lifestyle upgrades fuel appliance demand this festive season
Consumers are willing to stretch their budgets with easy EMI options encouraging them to spend more, despite an increase in prices of many products, say retailers
Jana Sena Names Nalla Sridhar As Amalapuram Chairperson Candidate
Jana Sena fielded Pitta Janaki Rama Rao for Samalkot Municipality, while the YSRC nominated Uba Jon Moses. Both candidates filed their nominations.
A stampede at the Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening left 17 people dead and 25 injured, including one in critical condition. The incident occurred amid heavy rain and lightning as visitors rushed towards the pandal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President and other leaders expressed condolences, while the West Bengal government formed a high-powered committee to investigate the incident.
Martinez injury mars Chelseas first away win
Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory against Everton, handing the latter their first loss of the season. Pedro Neto scored both goals for Chelsea, opening the scoring just after halftime. The game was marred by an injury to goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who was taken to hospital following a head collision. Chelsea's defense performed well despite a shaky recent record in the Premier League.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar promises meeting of all stakeholders after Dasara
The Chief Minister narrated all the steps that the State government had taken to address the issues raised by the protesting farmers and also that of the Centre.
MP, AP To Strengthen Ties In Spiritual Tourism; CM Mohan Yadav Backs SIR
Says impartial functioning of the Election Commission of India is a matter of pride for the worlds largest democracy.
Sudden gusts of wind suspected to have brought down the iron structure supporting a heavy lighting system at MVSR Engineering College in Nadargul
QNET Promoter Held At Delhi Airport In 10,000cr Fraud Probe
Promoters and associates are accused of luring the public with promises of high returns, commissions and foreign trips.
