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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after just 5 days, Trump asks her to 'reconsider'

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of her role after a brief and turbulent tenure as US President Donald Trump's chi

Paramount and Warner Bros merge to become one Hollywood giant, Skydance

The merger brings two of America's oldest moviemaking studios together under the helm of billionaire David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz, in a move that

Daily Quiz | On Che Guevara

On this day in 1967, Che Guevara was captured in a Bolivian ravine: a quiz on the asthmatic medical student who became the most recognisable face

Katie Zacharia to Leave White House Press Secretary Role After Rocky Start

Zacharia had come under immediate scrutiny when she appeared uncomfortable during her inaugural briefing on Tuesday, delivering halting remarks t

European football leaders meet aiming to shape strategy for ousting Infantino as FIFA president

UEFA has called its 55 member federations to a previously scheduled summit in Berlin that arrives in the midst of European efforts to get a new l

Rupee falls 13 paise to close at 96.88 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds, including global dollar strength (DXY trading near multi-

Abhijeet Dipke under preventive detention, to be produced before court; Neha Bora released

Abhijeet Dipke under preventive detention, to be produced before court; Neha Bora released More to follow...

Car falls into sinkhole as road caves in near Chennais Tidel Park

Best of Opinion: India must bring its brightest minds home, like China did

Today's columns examine India's failure to use its skilled diaspora, succession challenges in family businesses, Rahul Gandhi's political strateg

Yemens Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

The fighting in Yemen has become the most active front in the West Asia war in recent weeks, displacing more than 1,84,000 people, the United Nat

Delhi HC agrees to hear Indian Youth Congresss plea seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 9

The plea was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma on October 8

Congress: Never hid aim of toppling govt through democratic means

Navratri 2026 Day 7: Which Colour To Wear Today? Check Colour, Goddess And Significance

The seventh day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri. She is regarded as one of the Goddess's fiercest manifestations and is associated with

Baseball-Experts divided on whether Dodgers' sweep shifts MLB salary cap fight

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U.S. lifts curbs on Mexican airlines after aviation dispute

The U.S. Department of Transportation said the move reflected steps taken by Mexico to address concerns over its compliance with a 2015 bilateral

Centre deviating from assurances, say Ladakh groups

J&K outcry & probe after senior IAS abuses woman junior

'Ranabaali' box office collection day 1: Film earns Rs 16.50 cr worldwide

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's film 'Ranabaali' was released in theaters on October 16, 2026. The film collected Rs 16.50 cr worldwide

Higher duties at lower pay amount to workplace exploitation, says J&K HC

Anant Singh claims nobody can question his loyalty to Nitish Kumar

Mr. Singh issued the statement against the backdrop of his boycott to JD(U) candidate Neera Kumar Singh contesting from Patna graduates constitue

US budget deficit rises to nearly $2 trillion in 2026, highest in five years

Record federal outlays and rising debt servicing costs weighed on US finances, while tariff refunds and higher defence spending added pressure

Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorisation

Under the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, kno

Why do we suddenly forget why we walked into a room?

Man Arrested For Killing Associate Over Rs 10,000 Debt In Uttarakhand

The accused, Sunil Kumar, allegedly attacked Sumit Kumar, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district, with a bamboo stick on Thursday followin

Kharge writes to PM Modi: Call all-party meet on delimitation bill

Why CoreWeave is in the crosshairs of the AI scare

Rising borrowing costs, heavy infrastructure spending and delays to data centre projects are testing investor confidence in debt-funded AI busine

Govt ropes in aided, private teachers, PSU staff for Census work

Trump mocks popularity of the name Mohammad, common among Muslims

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The journey from a promising partnership to a world-class combination for Manush and Diya

For Indian table tennis, it was the fourth medal at the Asian Games and ensured that the sport had a podium finish for a third consecutive time

The Definitive Record Of How India Has Argued About Getting Rich

Brent crude hits $110 a barrel for first time since May as supply concerns mount

Diesel and gasoline futures also climbed as traders assessed geopolitical risks, disrupted energy infrastructure and limited prospects for immedi

Serum Institutes HPV vaccine Cervavac receives WHO prequalification

Inclusion on the WHO list allows Cervavac to be procured by U.N. agencies. The vaccine targets four HPV types and is indicated for girls and boys

As GST Council meets, tax experts say reforms must move beyond rates to processes and compliance

The GST Council will meet in New Delhi on October 8 for the first time after its meeting on September 3-4, 2025.

Increasing tiger attacks on cattle spark protest in Keralams Munnar

By our estimate, nearly 25 tigers, including cubs, are roaming the plantation belt in Munnar, posing a direct threat to humans and livestock, say

Tripura power utility warns of possible load shedding

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Eknath Shinde accuses opposition of spreading false narratives after three electoral defeats

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ISRO completes Gaganyaan separation tests ahead of first uncrewed mission in 2026

The tests assessed module separation, umbilical disconnections and the ability of critical Crew Module systems to withstand shocks during separat

For global trades sake, hope our US deal is inked soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent interaction. She highligh

18 Riders Make The Cut For Equestrian Nationals

Over the two days of competition, 58 starts produced 18 qualifications towards the Junior National Equestrian Championships.

Mighty Marathas And Kakatiya Knights Seal Top Two Spots In Archery Premier League

Chiefs win puts Royals chances of defending their title under threat as they remain on 8 points with only one match left to play.

Hyderabad Mens And Womens Teams Win In Under-19 Cricket

Hyderabad U-19 women edged Madhya Pradesh in a closely contested, low-scoring encounter at Trivandrum, defending a total of 113 to win by six run

Reliance Industries to Elon Musk: Competition welcome, but follow rules

PM Modi, Trump to meet in Manila next month?

Starlink says it is ready to offer high-speed internet in India, cites government approvals

Starlink, Reliance and Bharti Airtels OneWeb are at the centre of a growing dispute over competition and regulatory approvals in Indias satellite

Zam-2.0: North Korea tests high-speed AI-guided torpedo; what we know

Hurricane Trudy weakens but may regain strength off Mexican coast

Hurricane Trudy weakened on Friday but could regain strength in the coming hours, meteorologists warned, as

US bond 10-year yields suffer biggest weekly drop in over year. Why is treasury note down?

US bond yield on the benchmark US 10-year Treasury note was unchanged at 5.087 per cent after earlier rising to 5.1334 per cent. The yield on the

Oregon school attack: Teen shooter was former student, police say

Authorities said Griffin J. John II had been a special needs student at Silver Rail Elementary and had attacked a classroom with special needs st

US lifts curbs on Mexican airlines after aviation dispute

Mexican airlines

India seeks update from Russia on whereabouts of Indians working with Russian military

New Delhi has been consistently urging Moscow to release all the Indian nationals serving with the Russian military

Putin Agrees To Cooperate With Pope Leo's Plea For Aid For Ukrainian Town

Pop Leo phoned Putin and asked him to arrange a ceasefire to let aid and food into the town, taken by Russian forces in February 2022, the Vatica

MEA calls on U.S. to ensure safety, security of Indians after foiled Illinois temple attack

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the attempted mass shooting at a temple highlights the increasing cases of hate crimes and racial discrimin

Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield

A state court judge in New Mexico on Friday dismissed charges of child sexual abuse against West

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine, cut power to over a million

Russian attacks

Tesla share price drops after unveiling Roadster Sports Car: Check Elon Musk's SpaceX backed flying car's features, available timeline

Tesla's first Roadster was launched back in 2008. And in 2018, Musk went as far as placing one on a rocket with a mannequin dubbed Starman in th

Kevin Costners 160-acre Colorado ranch reportedly rents for $36,000 a night

Entrepreneur lists Aston Martin-designed home for $19.5m

Fifty years ago | Scope for India-UAE co-operation

A hundred years ago | Londons street of silence

Dozens of soldiers, militants and miners killed in Nigeriaattacks

The attacks underscore the persistent threat posed by Islamist insurgents in northeastern Nigeria despite years of military campaigns against Bok

Rohan Bopanna returns to action, will represent Gurgaon Grand Slammers in TPL

Argentina's world No. 60 Roman Burruchaga, representing the Kolkata Thunder Blades, will be the highest-ranked singles player in the league

US school shooting: 16-yr-old killed 4 using mother's gun, targeted special needs class

PM, HMlikely to skip West Bengal govts mega Mahalaya event

The West Bengal government is holding the grand Mahalaya event at Eden Gardens cricket stadium and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had said that

Uttar Pradesh Declares Public Holiday for Mahaanavami Celebration

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announces a public holiday in Uttar Pradesh for Mahaanavami on October 19, encouraging participation in religious

Moldova condemns Russia after five drones crash on its territory

Moldova condemned Russia on Friday

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Reviews National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inspects the National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, showcasing Indias rich maritime history. Chief Minister

UK advises against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia

Britain's Foreign Office said on Friday it advises against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia, after attacks by Yemen's Houthis on the coun

Teacher tackled and fought Oregon school shooter

A teacher in the Oregon classroom where a shooter killed three children and an adult threw her cellphone at the shooter, tackled him and fought h

Gandikotas timeless landscape faces modern-day pressures

The Andhra Pradesh governments efforts to recognise Gandikotas tourism potential have put this geologically significant site back in the spotligh

Property taxation needs structural reform

The property tax performance of Indias municipal bodies has been poor Indias cumulative property tax was 0.15-0.2% of its GDP

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Sara Arjun prioritises comfort and style at Lakme Fashion Week debut

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Letters to The Editor October 8, 2026

Reopening Brexit debate a terrible idea: Conservative leader Badenoch

Can you imagine having to go through that again? So much time lost arguing with ourselves, arguing with the EU, going round and round in circles

BJP President Nitin Naveen to Visit Bihar for Navratri Celebrations

Nitin Naveen will visit Patna on October 17-18 to celebrate Navratri, engaging with party workers and visiting Durga pandals. BJP President Nitin

Left parties allege attack on bookstalls; Calcutta High Court stays previous order allowing stalls

Party leadershave said that this is an attack on free thinking and have vowed to set up more stalls as a form of protest

Neha Bora traced to RK Puram station after hours of uncertainty

New Delhi:All India Students Association (AISA) president Neha Bora, who was detained by Delhi Police on her way to the Lehra Do Tiranga protest

Congress MP Bimol Akoijam gets support from womens wing in Manipur

The MP has been accused of sexual harassment by Jawaharlal Nehru University students; the University dismissed him on October 9

Gradiant bets big on India, secures five contracts, including semiconductor fab

Company appoints Hari Prasad as India MD as water-treatment firm wins five contracts across semiconductor, PCB and solar manufacturing

Protests Disrupt Business in Delhi, Traders Claim Daily Losses of

Traders in Delhi report significant losses due to ongoing protests, claiming daily losses of 100 crore during the festive season. Protests Disrup

Nepal moves to amend laws to facilitate death registration of 5,285 still missing after August 26 floods

The government is preparing amendments to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act and the National Identity Card and Registration Act to a

WNBA-Experts anticipate defensive showdown in Dream v Valkyries Finals

Fans can expect a clash of two defensive powerhouses when the WNBA Finals

Ahead of polls, Amit Shah attacks Mann govt for drug menace

State CM Counters Shah With Drug Seizure In Gujarat

Amid empty seats, govt slashes dental PG cut-off

Central Minister Scindia Announces Improved Road Network for Kurila Dham

Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils plans for enhanced road connectivity to Kurila Dham, boosting religious tourism and local developme

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Highlights Industrial Growth Potential in Gwalior-Chambal Region

CM Mohan Yadav emphasizes industrial development opportunities in Gwalior-Chambal, promising support for entrepreneurs and new initiatives. Chief

Dil Raju invites Revanth Reddy to Bathukamma Young Filmmakers Challenge awards ceremony 2026

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Filmmaker Abhinay Deo urges respect for Imran Khan amid leave India notice

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SFIO deputy director remanded to 3-day CBI custody in Rs 1 crore bribery case

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