Massive fire at Mumbais JMS Business Centre

Mumbai: A fire broke out in a 13-storey commercial building in Mumbais western suburb of Jogeshwari on Thursday morning, filling the high-rise wi

BSF grants out-of-turn promotion to woman constable for winning international sports medal

New Delhi, Oct 23: The Border Security Force (BSF) has given a rare out-of-turn promotion to a woman constable, just five months into service, as

Child can cancel property deals by parents at 18: SC says no formal lawsuit needed; free to sell, transfer

Minors can now challenge property sales by parents or guardians after turning 18 without a formal lawsuit. The Supreme Court ruled adults can rep

Sensex, Nifty hit 52-week highs | Markets cheer trade pact hopes, festive momentum

Saudi doctors save life of Palestinian child with congenital heart defect

Riyadh: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has recntly announced the successful completion of a delicate heart surgery

Microplastic pollution in Panipat | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

New banking laws from Nov 1: Multiple nominees for bank accounts, lockers allowed; check details inside

The implementation of these provisions will give depositors the flexibility to make nominations as per their preference.

Shortage of Kashmiri textbooks during exams draws backlash

Kashmiri language textbooks were reportedly unavailable in government schools across the Kashmir Valley up to the elementary level, even during t

Pakistan resumes Afghan transit trade after 10-day suspension: report

Quoting the Directorate of Transit Trade (Customs), the report said that the cargo operations will be completed in three stages

British royals visit Vatican in historic step for churches, welcome respite from Epstein scandal

VATICAN CITY, Oct 23: Britains King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the Vatican on Thursday for a historic visit to forge closer relatio

Avian influenza cases increase across Europe

The spread of bird flu has raised concerns among governments and the poultry industry after it killed or led to the culling of hundreds of millio

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher as profit-taking erodes sharp intra-day gains

Domestic equities started on a positive note; however, they pared early gains as investors booked profits following sanctions on Russian oil and

Ladakh Row: First Round of Talks With MHA Post Violence Shows Signs of Thaw

Apart from the Sixth Schedule, Ladakhi representatives demanded the revocation of the NSA imposed on Sonam Wangchuk.

Meta to lay off 600 employees from its bloated AI unit

Meta spokesperson on Wednesday, October 22, confirmed that the company will lay off 600 employees from its bloated AI unit, in an effort to strea

Defence ministry approves procurement proposals worth 79,000 crore

The procurement proposals were cleared at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India's first Rs 100 crore film was made in just Rs 2 crore, had no Khan, Kapoor or Bachchan; earned more than RRR, Jawan, PK, Animal, Pathaan in...

Disco Dancer earned Rs 6.4 crore gross in 1982. Upon its release in the Soviet Union in 1984, the Mithun Chakraborty film played to packed theatr

Daily wagers hold protest; demand tabling of regularisation panel report in Kashmir Assembly

The workers' body also threatened to hold an aggressive protest on October 27 if their demands are not met, asserting that daily wagers have been

Satire | If you really must protest

..why not do it by paying more tax, or by donating your money to the government?

Delhi Police steps up patrolling along Yamuna ahead of Chhath Puja

During the inspection, DCP Gautam reviewed access routes, crowd movement plans, and deployment points to ensure that devotees can perform rituals

Govt making concerted efforts to transform destiny of youth: Punjab CM

Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor targets Tejashwi, takes 'jungle raj' jibe as Mahagathbandhan announces CM face

Prashant Kishor, leading the Jan Suraaj Party, critically commented on the Mahagathbandhan's decision to name Tejashwi Yadav as their chief minis

Bihar polls: Mahagathbandhan to release joint manifesto on October 28; Tejashwi, Rahul's joint rallies planned

Prabhas reveals he ate up to 30 eggs daily for his Baahubali transformation: ' It's very difficult to...'

While eggs are packed with protein, many vegetarian foods offer even more protein than eggs, such as paneer, quinoa, seeds, and soy chunks.

Mosquitoes in Iceland confirmed for first time, monitoring needed to determine establishment: Entomologist

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: A citizen of Iceland sighted mosquitoes at his home last week and sent photographs for confirmation a scientist has confirmed

Flights cancelled, 'mega strike' disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand

More than 200 flights across New Zealand were cancelled on Thursday as some urban parts of New Zealand experienced wind speeds of 140 to 160 km (

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti announces support for National Conference in Rajya Sabha polls in J&K

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti announces support for National Conference in Rajya Sabha polls in J&K The post PDP president Mehbooba Mufti announce

Nandita da Cunhas Rosa in a Rush: A mindful, mysterious Goan adventure for young readers

Nandita da Cunhas latest childrens book Rosa in a Rush blends mystery, mindfulness and the charm of everyday life in Goa. She will be in Visakhap

Four wanted Bihar gangsters killed in police encounter in Delhi's Rohini

NEW DELHI: Four wanted criminals from Bihar, who were allegedly involved in multiple cases of extortion-cum-murder, were killed in a shootout wit

Defence Ministry Approves Procurement Proposals Worth Rs 79,000 Crore

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The defence ministry on Thursday approved procurement of weapons and military hardware worth Rs 79,000 crore. The procurement

BJP backstabbing Nitish: Pappu Yadav invites Bihar CM to join Mahagathbandhan

Babar Azam returns to Pakistan's T20I squad for South Africa series; Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi miss out

Pakistan has reinstated Babar Azam for the T20I squad, just four months ahead of the T20 World Cup scheduled for next year. The team is set to co

SC To Hear On October 27 Contempt Plea Against Man Who Hurled Shoe Towards CJI

New Delhi, Oct 23: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on October 27 a petition seeking contempt action against advocate Rakesh Kishore, who h

Viral: Pakistani actors celebrate Diwali, Sanam Saeed wears Bindi

Islamabad: People across India and around the world celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights earlier this week with great joy and enthusiasm. In

Ex TDP leader accused of molestation dies after jumping into lake; police calls suicide

In a shocking twist, former Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader, Tatik Narayana Rao, who was accused of attempting to molest a 13-year-old school gir

Gaganyaan Mission: 90% Development Work Completed, Says ISRO chief Narayanan

Bengaluru, Oct 23: The Gaganyaan mission is progressing steadily with nearly 90 per cent of the development work being completed, ISRO Chairman V

Oil Prices Skyrocket Following Trump's New Sanctions on Russian Crude

The international benchmark contract, Brent North Sea crude, jumped 5.4 percent while West Texas Intermediate was up 5.6 percent.

Chennai Corporation readies 1,400 pumps to clear water this monsoon

Indian govt limits content takedown power after spat with Elon Musk's X, now only these officials can issue such orders

The new rules also require content takedown orders to be supported by a 'reasoned intimation'.

J&K | NC Poised For 3 Seats, BJP For 1 In First Rajya Sabha Polls In UT

Srinagar, Oct 23: The first Rajya Sabha polls since Jammu and Kashmirs downgrading to a Union territory status are scheduled for Friday with poli

Two injured as villagers in MP's Panna attacked cops while arresting accused in culpable homicide case

PANNA: Two policemen were injured in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district when villagers attacked cops who went to nab a man wanted in a culpable homi

Rupee rises 7 paise to close at 87.86 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee closed on a positive note as there is a growing buzz that India and the U.S. are inching closer to finalising a long

Congress Supports NC For J&K Rajya Sabha Polls: Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR, Oct 23: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday claimed the Congress supports the ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir f

Over 60 hospitalised in Bhopal after using dangerous carbide guns on Diwali

The dangerous carbide guns, made using a gas lighter, plastic pipe, and calcium carbide, became popular this Diwali. When calcium carbide comes i

US military strikes drug boats in Pacific Ocean, 5 killed in crackdown on terror-linked narco cartel

Union Railway Minister approves fourth line project from Tambaram to Chengalpattu

Quarter-century-old Kudumbashree hotel in Kochi staring at potential shutdown

City Corporation issues notice demanding that rent dues of 1.38 lakh be cleared. New Akshaya hotel at Ponnurunni was designated a Janakeeya Hotel

Bengaluru real estate hit by delays amid BBMP restructuring

The transition to five zonal entities has led to confusion over administrative responsibilities and delayed building and occupancy clearances.

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Telangana Targets Rs.1 lakh Cr investment in Life Sciences by 2030: Sridhar Babu

The Minister said the State government has drawn up a comprehensive Roadmap 2030 to position Telangana as a global life sciences hub

K T Rama Rao says Congress forcing bureaucrats into corruption in Telangana

A senior IAS officer's early retirement has ignited a political firestorm in Telangana. The opposition alleges bureaucrats are pressured into cor

Curtains down on Hasanamba festival: Temple doors closed, over 26 lakh visitors recorded in 14 days

More than 26.13 lakh people visited the temple this year during the festival that began on October 9. The temple administration earned a revenue

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Pollution levels rise amid Lakshmi Puja-Diwali in Thane; AQI worsens from 141 to 157

Pollution levels in Thane surged during Lakshmi Puja and Diwali, with an 11.1% rise in air pollution and particulate matter reaching 139 ug/m3, d

Telangana must start from scratch exercise for BC reservations policy to get legal validity: Vakulabharanam

Video: Telangana woman claims she was duped by fake babas

Hyderabad: Under the pretext of prosperity in business, a woman was allegedly duped of Rs 500 by a group of fake babas in Telanganas Jangaon dist

Rupee rises 7 paise to close at 87.86 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Oct 23: The rupee appreciated by seven paise to close at 87.86 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by a positive t

Gambling: AP Police Arrest 11 Persons, Seize Over Rs 19 Lakh Cash

The main organiser was identified as Jerripothula Shiva (30), a resident of Donkada Colony in Aganampudi village, who confessed to running a rest

Shanghai-Delhi Route Reopens: China Eastern Airlines to Resume Flights from Nov 9

Direct air services between India and China will resume after more than five years on October 26, with IndiGo set to restart flights connecting K

Sudans capital is targeted by paramilitary drone attack for third day

BEIRUT, Oct 23: A Sudanese paramilitary force targeted the countrys capital and its main airport on Thursday with drones, just a day after the fi

ASEAN boosting efforts for regional connectivity, economic integration: Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23: ASEAN (Association of South East Asians) is stepping up efforts to bolster economic integration and strengthen regional con

Congress MP Shafi Parambil alleges he was attacked in Perambra by tainted police official

Exhibiting videos of the incident, Vadakara MP claims the police officials action against him seemed deliberate as he was attacked at least thric

WTC 2025-27 points table: South Africa end 18-year wait for win in Pakistan - What it means for India

South Africa ended their 18-year Test drought in Pakistan with a stunning win in Karachi, shaking up the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 poin

Bachchan Family's Diwali Photo Silences Rumors of Rift Between Aishwarya and Abhishek

Amitabh Bachchans latest family picture could put the rumors to rest.

50 Children Among 60 Hospitalised in Bhopal After Diwali Carbide Gun Injuries

Children among victims suffer eye damage and facial burns as illegal firecrackers cause havoc

Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela announce second pregnancy

The couple posted a video from Upasanas baby shower ceremony to announce the news

Trailer of Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend Gets A Date

Directed by Rahul Ravindran, the movie is a beautiful love story produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi.

Minors can repudiate unauthorised property sales by conduct, not just by filing lawsuits: SC

The Supreme Court has recently issued a crucial ruling regarding property dealings with minors. According to this new verdict, individuals under

Prabhas Turns 46: From Rs 60 crore home to Rolls Royce Phantom, luxury items owned by pan-India superstar

As Prabhas turns 46, the Baahubali star's luxurious lifestyle shines through his high-end possessions worth over Rs 241 crore.

Visa, citizen services resume at US Consulate Chennai from Oct 23

The reopening comes as the US enforces stricter visa vetting, requiring F, M, and J category applicants to make their social media profiles publi

Uttarakhand to ban online sale of medicines following child deaths linked to cough syrups

DEHRADUN: In the wake of tragic child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups across the country, the Uttarakhand government is preparing to i

Camera traps placed to monitor leopard that killed pet dog near Coimbatore

Visuals from a surveillance camera showed a leopard entering a farm around 1.30 a.m. on Wednesday and returning with its kill, the pet dog, withi

Second Pinarayi Vijayan govt has spent 43,653cr on welfare pensions: Minister Balagopal

The minister, in a statement, said that the social security pension for the month of October will be distributed from October 27 onwards and 812

National Conference Issues Whip To MLAs Ahead Of RS Polls In J&K

Srinagar, Oct 23: The ruling National Conference (NC) on Thursday issued a whip to its MLAs, directing them to be present in the assembly and vot

Nagarjuna at 64: The Secret Behind the Ageless Star's Diet and Fitness

He will announce his 100th movie soon.

Court to Deliver Hasina Verdict on Nov 13

Hasina, 78, has defied court orders to return from India to face charges of ordering a deadly crackdown in a failed attempt to crush a student-le

Three dead as SUV carrying wedding guests plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Tehri

DEHRADUN: A wedding trip turned tragic late Wednesday night when a Scorpio carrying five young men plunged nearly 300 metres down a deep gorge on

Peacekeeping ops face unprecedented complexities in todays conflicts: CISC

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: Modern warfare is increasingly multi-faceted and borderless and conflicts today involve a mix of state forces, non-state milit

Cattle transporter among three held for firing at 'Gau rakshak' in Hyderabad

Three suspects have been arrested in Hyderabad in connection with the attempted murder of B Prashanth Kumar, a dedicated cow protector. After bra

Himalayan glacial lakes, water bodies expanded by 9% over 14 years, says CWC

Himalayan glacial lakes and water bodies have grown by over nine percent in fourteen years. This expansion, from 2011 to 2025, highlights climate

No NDA CM face yet? INDIA bloc chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav makes BIG claim, 'Truth is BJP will not make Nitish Kumar...'

The Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar has finally announced RJD leader and former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face. He said

BAD News For Pakistan, China: India to boost air defence system, to buy missiles worth Rs 100000000000 from Russia, know details here

The Indian side is also looking to add more S-400 squadrons to its inventory and is asking Russia to supply the remaining two squadrons of the mi

Shah inaugurates MLA quarters in Gandhinagar; lays foundation stone for road project

AHMEDABAD, Oct 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed residential quarters for Gujarats MLAs in the capi

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Mid-Week Eviction?

Ayesha Zeenath is reportedly walking out of the show citing health reasons.

EU joins U.S. in heaping more sanctions on Russia to push Vladimir Putin into Ukraine peace talks

We waited for this. God bless, it will work. And this is very important, the Ukrainian leader said in Brussels, where EU countries attending a su

Meet the startup that wants to shake up Indias soda aisle

D2C brand Misfits is betting on bold flavours and gut-friendly benefits to win over a new generation of health-conscious consumers.

Housemates likely to eliminate 2 contestants from Bigg Boss 19

Mumbai: Bigg Boss has always been known for its surprises and unexpected turns. From sudden evictions to dramatic tasks, the show never fails to

U.S. lawmaker urges Pentagon to reconsider beard-shaving policy for Sikhs

Congressman Thomas R. Suozzi writes to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to reconsider the blanket beard-shaving mandate to respect faith and cultura

Freeze warning issued across US states as sudden cold front drives temperatures into the 20s. Check details

Millions in the Midwest are facing a sudden cold snap with overnight temperatures dropping into the 20s, prompting freeze warnings and frost advi

Janhvi Kapoor to Take A Break After Charan's Peddi?

She wont be signing any new projects.

Railways Big Chhath Push: 25 Special Trains via Varanasi Cantt, crowd control measures in place