Javid Dar for integrated farming for enhanced productivity, sustainability

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Oct 19: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Depar

Pathania for fast-tracking development, better road connectivity

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Oct 19: Carrying forward his vision of fast-tracking development, preserving heritage, and improving rural conn

Women have a key role in realizing vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Sanjita Dogra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 19: Sanjita Dogra, general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J & K and in charge of the partys Sta

MLA kick-starts blacktopping work on Choudhary Nar road

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 19: MLA Rajouri Iftikhar Ahmed today kick-started the blacktopping work on the vital Kheora to Choudhary Nar

GMC Jammu celebrates World Menopause Day with CME, Quiz

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 19: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, observed World Menopaus

Authorities intensify security in Pakistans Peshawar ahead of Diwali

PESHAWAR, Oct 19: Authorities in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have intensified security in and around the provincial capital Peshawar to ensure t

Our full effort is to make Lucknow world-class city: Rajnath

LUCKNOW, Oct 19: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that our full effort is to make Lucknow a world-class city. Irrespective of whethe

Rise of Private Institutions in Meghalaya: A Boon or Bane: A Sociological analysis on Education, Teacher Challenges, and Inequality in the NEP Era

By Evangeline Dkhar In recent years, Meghalaya has witnessed a visible boom in the number of private educational institutions from small primary

Assessing the Push and Pull Factors

By Maitphang Syiem We all live in a complex dynamic and continuously evolving system; the earth is itself a dynamic system with all its attribute

D'Andre Swift rushing touchdown powers Chicago Bears past New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field

Chicago Bears defeated New Orleans Saints 26-14 at Soldier Field on October 19, 2025. D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monongai scored rushing touchdowns w

Egypt to lead International troop contingent to maintain security in Gaza

MOSCOW, Oct 19: Egypt is expected to lead the international troop contingent to ensure security in the Gaza Strip, with Azerbaijan, Indonesia, an

Women's World Cup: Legspin Trio Key To Bangladesh's Success, Says Fahima Khatun

Women's World Cup: Fahima Khatun explained how 'unique' leg-spin trio has been an advantage for Bangladesh.

KTR: Cabinet is Fighting for Personal Gains

Rama Rao alleged that from the Medaram Jatara works to the allocation of tenders and clearing of bills, ministers remained focused on their cut.

Women's World Cup: Despite Bowling Only 112 Overs, Sri Lanka On Brink Of Exit

Women's World Cup: With their campaign massively disrupted by rain, Sri Lanka aim to control the controllables.

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'Attempt being made to finish off regional parties': MVA, MNS close ranks; to hold joint rally against EC

Amaravati ORR Project Enters Fast Lane

The Highways Authority has completed a detailed project report and submitted it to the NHAI headquarters for approval.

SC praises ED for restitution of flats to 213 homebuyers

DK Shivakumar hits back at corporate honchos over Bengaluru infrastructure

NDA Working on Caste Balance in Bihar Polls

5 NDA allies have together fielded 35 women candidates.

Nongrah community calls for swift action by police

CHILD MURDER CASES By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 19: Deep anxiety grips Nongrah as the residents continue to await justice for the brutal murder

Tanvi ends World Jr Cship with silver

Guwahati, Oct 19: Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharmas bid to script history by winning a gold medal at the BWF World Junior Championships ended in hear

Putin, Zelenskyy to meet for first time since war started? Ukraine president says, 'We need..'

In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Zelenskyy said Trump needed to exert even greater pressure on Putin than he had during his recent succes

Pakistan lashes out at ICC for biased statement in solidarity with Afghanistan

Lahore, Oct 19: Pakistans Federal Minister for Information, Ata Tarar has dismissed the International Cricket Council (ICC)s statement on the dea

Water harvesting facility comes up in WKH village

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 19: The Longdongsohsu-II Water Harvesting Structure in Nongspung village of West Khasi Hills was recently inaugurat

Another spin challenge for SA in final Test vs Pakistan

Rawalpindi, Oct 19: World Test champion South Africa will be heavily relying on its fit-again spinner Keshav Maharaj to level the two-Test series

3 drug peddlers held in WGH

From Our Correspondent TURA, Oct 19: Cracking down on the drug menace, 3 suspected drug peddlers were on Saturday morning arrested by the West Ga

Rishad Hossain stars as Bdesh rout WI

Mirpur (Bangladesh) Oct 19: Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain claimed a career-best 6-35 as Bangladesh crushed West Indies by 74 runs to open their thre

Together we can solve issues that West cant: China envoy

Rizwans ODI captaincy on line as PCB convenes meeting

Karachi, Oct 19: Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwans captaincy in the 50-overs format could be on the line when a joint meeting of t

HMDA Earns Rs 1,225 Crore via Building Permits

Revenue up 245 per cent over last year as Hyderabad sees a surge in high-rise projects and urban expansion

No undue leniency or excessive severity in sentencing: SC

Saudia Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram airport due to...

This is not the first time a Saudia Airlines flight has faced an in-flight emergency. A flight earlier this year, on June 16, had reported smoke

Liquor scam: HC rejects plea of Baghels son against arrest

Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed Chaitanya Baghel's plea to quash his Enforcement Directorate arrest in a liquor scam money laundering case.

As live events industry gets bigger, single-window portal soon for clearances

I.N.D.I.A. Seat-Sharing Deadlock Persists in Bihar

RJD remains committed to securing over 135 seats, while Congress and JMM continue to resist reducing their demands.

French Govt Lists Eight Pieces of Jewellery Stolen From Louvre

France's culture ministry said eight items of jewellery were stolen from the Louvre in Sunday's raid

Parents remove kids from Kerala convent school over hijab curbs

Food Safety Dept Seizes 60 Plus Kgs of Adulterated Sweets Ahead of Festive Season

The commissioner of food safety said its teams had seized 60-plus kg of sweets for poor quality, 40 kgs of bread and adulterated food products du

Both YSRCP and TDP are equally destructive forces, alleges Congress leader Thulasi Reddy

While the YSRCP government left the State buried in debt, crime, liquor, drugs, and cannabis, the coalition government made things worse by takin

2 Durgapur gang-rape accused want to confess

Michai Boireau interception seals Florida Gators victory over Mississippi State Bulldogs in homecoming thriller

Florida Gators defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 23-21 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 18, 2025. Michai Boireau's late interception pres

Low public awareness leaves green firecrackers in a grey zone

While the government encourages the publicto opt for green firecrackers, there is no strict enforcement; residents are unaware of what green fire

In Assam, Zubeen Garg's shrine unites people in grief & anger

Bharat Bhushan | Nepal Freefall: Dysfunction Behind, Uncertainty Ahead

The interim government of Sushila Karki, a former chief justice of Nepals Supreme Court, which was installed on September 12, 2025, is still unab

Ranchi restaurant murder accused injured in police encounter

RANCHI: The man accused of killing a restaurant owner over a biryani order mix-up was injured in a police encounter late Sunday night near the IT

The UPI of insurance?

If executed well, Bima Sugam could do for insurance what UPI did for digital payments and ONDC aims to do for e-commerce

Container Road still a death trap for motorists

Traffic congestion on Goshree bridges, lack of adequate streetlights and alleged unscientific road and junction designs are cited by local people

Man stabs pregnant ex-partner to death; husband kills attacker

Indranil Banerjie | Knowledge Vital To Development: Does India Fit The Mokyr bill?

Mokyr argues that not only is knowledge a vital condition for economic take-off but it is also essential there is a knowledge culture that foster

DFS to begin probe into MP flats fire after Deepavali

Agitating Ladakh Groups to resume talks with Centre after judicial probe announcement

The judicial inquiry ordered by the Union Government into the September 24 Leh violence has paved the way for the resumption of dialogue between

Israel suspends Gaza aid, at least 19 killed in retaliatory strikes

Jerusalem: The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faced its first major test Sunday as an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the terr

J&K bypolls: Congress still undecided on Nagrota seat

With just hours left for filing of nominations for the Nagrota Assembly by-election, the Congress is still undecided on its candidate, even as th

Congress Suspends Leader Booked For Abetment Of Woman's Suicide In Kerala

He recently secured anticipatory bail from the District Principal Sessions Court: Neyyattinkara police

Trump Calls Colombia's Petro an Illegal Drug Dealer, Announces an End to US Aid to Country

President Donald Trump said Sunday he would slash US funding to Colombia because the country's leader does nothing to stop drug production

Israel halts aid to Gaza until further notice as renewed fighting tests ceasefire

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza is facing its first major test

DC Edit | At Crossroads, Can India Light Path To Prosperity?

Vikram Samvat 2081 the year that ended on October 19 was a truly chequered period for the Indian economy and investors. It was the year that br

Diwali for Telugu States Today, Other States Tomorrow Explained

Conflicting almanac calculations create nationwide confusion over festival date

From steam to speed: The journey of Indian railways and the making of modern India

Indian Railways began with just 34 kilometres of track in 1853. Today, it runs over 69,000 kilometres, connecting cities, people, and industries

Festival Yaanam 2025 Wraps India's First Travel Literary Up In Kerala

Organised by Kerala Tourism at Ranga Kala Kendram here, the October 17-19 festival featured engaging conversations with leading travel writers, v

Translators must become writers: Salma in conversation with Kavitha Muralidharan

Tamil writer and MP Salma spoke about the creative and emotional depth involved in translation during a conversation with journalist Kavitha Mura

J&K: Trolled for hugging, minor girl says teachers are 'spiritual fathers

From Middle Earth to military earth

The imaginative authority of myth is being used to buttress contemporary instruments of violence, control, and projection

PM Modi makes BIG appeal ahead of Diwali: 'Let's mark this festive season by...'

The Prime Minister's message quoted a vibrant video from MyGovIndia, featuring Bollywood stars like Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit, Tripti Dimri, An

Letters to The Editor October 20, 2025

Strict Action Initiated Against Those Circulating Fake Videos Against Railways: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw conducted a surprise inspection of Anand Vihar station to ensure passenger safety and convenience during the festive season: Reports

Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum

Paris: In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the worlds most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift to the Louvre, forced a window into the

Tackling caste pride and prejudice

Instead of addressing a sad reality, political parties have reinforced caste identities

Fire in the sky: on Deepavali and the battle for clean air

Green crackers are a compromise between joyful festivities and public health

Revanth Vows to Resolve Yadav Communitys Issues

Chief Minister assures welfare, political representation, and development for community

Bihar polls: Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap booked for MCC violation

In a surprising turn of events, Tej Pratap Yadav, son of the prominent Lalu Prasad, is under scrutiny for allegedly breaching electoral regulatio

Israel Strikes Gaza After Two Soldiers Killed, in Gravest Test of Truce So Far

The Israeli military said it had struck dozens of Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip, as both Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating t

Trump Threatens To Deploy Military In San Francisco To 'Make It Great'

Donald Trump threatened to send troops to San Francisco, in an interview that aired Sunday, as he looks to push the US military into more Democra

Fifty years ago: Aryabhata gathers significant data

Hundred years ago: The toll of malaria

4 foods that improve brain function and memory

The far-rights infiltration into the Wests mainstream

The question is whether the trans-Atlantic world can challenge this ascent and live up to its professed values

Attractiveness of Small Savings interest rates

Rates are higher than required according to the formula; over the past four to five months, G-Sec yields inched up as the market is looking at en

White Tiger 'Sameer' Dies Due To Age-Related Issues At Tirupati Zoo

A 19-year-old white tiger died at Sri Venkateshwara Zoological Park here on Sunday due to age-related ailments, officials said.

Trump Urged Zelensky To Cut Deal With Putin Or Risk Destruction: Report

Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia's terms for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine in a White House

Kapoors Ring in Diwali in Style

The festival holds special significance as Alia and Ranbir will also be moving into their new Rs 250 crore new home at Pali Hill.

DC Edit | Will Pakistan Learn To Live In Peace?

Given Pakistans mercurial behaviour and its propensity to act militarily and then call for a ceasefire so it can then project the same as a victo

Open Schooling Sees 70% Failure Rate in 10th Grade Exams Over Last 4 Years

Under the 'NIOS Project,' an average of 70 per cent of students who took the 10th grade examination have failed in the last four years - this was

Centre Approves Rs 1,950 Crore To Karnataka, Maharashtra As Flood Relief

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.80 crore as second instalment of central share of State Disaster Response

Unauthorised Entry At PMs Send-Off

Two persons allegedly impersonated senior BJP leaders and took part in the send-off at Sunnipenta helipad.

Notes & Chords | Amritha Murali on how to appreciate a Carnatic music concert

Carnatic musician Amritha Murali, trained in both vocal music and violin from a young age, has carved a niche for herself with her expansive repe

Wife Can Stay In Shared House Even If In-Laws Disown Husband: High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that a wife residing in the house immediately after her marriage constitutes shared household and is entitled to re

For a new path: on the surrender of key Maoist leaders

With the surrender of key Maoist leaders, peace is now possible

Celebrity Diwali Moments

From family traditions and festive gatherings to film successes and on-set celebrations, stars open up about how theyre celebrating the festival