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Man sentenced to 20 years in prison in POCSO case

A special court for POCSO cases in Tiruvallur found the accused, M. Ramakrishnan, guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl

Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Eidgah case: HC examines record status

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, October 13, examined the status of records of various suits pending before it in the Krishna Janm

BR Shetty sues Bank of Baroda for $15 billion, alleges lender enabled NMC fraud

In the suit, valued at $15 billion (approximately 1.44 lakh crore), Shetty, acting through his constituted attorney Dr Shishir Shetty, has allege

Gold falls Rs 400 to Rs 1.52 lakh/10g as stronger rupee drags domestic price for second straight day

New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 400 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital o

Tiruchi Corporation to undertake repair and maintenance of crematoriums

The maintenance of crematoriums at Konakkarai, Ambedkar, Panjapur, Karumandapam, and Ariyamangalam has been outsourced; civic body maintains the

Farewell to the Skies: Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh Takes Final Flight

Marking the closing chapter of a distinguished flying career, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh climbed into the cockpit of Indias indigenous Light Co

Dharwad: SUCI(C) seeks release of pending social security pensions

The protesters, who came from villages and slums from across Dharwad district, raised slogans against the government for withholding pensions tha

Erode Collector presents 10 lakh assistance to squash player for advanced training in England

Ranji Trophy | Hyderabad completes an innings victory in quick time

Tanay scalps six wickets in the second innings as Tripura folds up for a mere 120 to give Siraj his maiden Ranji win as captain

Amazon expands delivery network in Tamil Nadu as festive season purchases soar

The expansions are part of the e-commerce giants larger Indian ramp up for the festive period with investment of over 2,800 crore

Trust seeks Navodaya school in Erode

Odisha Hosts State-Level Workshop on Free Trade Agreements to Boost Exports

To position Odishas business and export sectors prominently on the global map, a state-level workshop titled Leveraging Free Trade Agreements was

Bay trough may bring rain, relief from heat in Telangana

IndiGo Cancels Flights To And From 4 Saudi Cities Till October 17 After Riyadh Airport Attacks

IndiGo has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 17 amid regional security concerns and disruptions at R

'Net closing around them': Rahul Gandhi vows to continue 'vote chori' fight, INDIA bloc demands CEC's removal

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday vowed to continue the INDIA bloc's campaign against alleged electoral irregul

Tamil Nadu overtakes Telangana with highest retail inflation in September

Tamil Nadu's retail inflation rose to 6.81 per cent in September, while Telangana slipped to fourth place as all-India inflation climbed to 5.54

Sambalpur Boosts Women Safety with INR 10 Crore Nirbhaya Initiative

To create a safe, inclusive, and fear-free urban environment for women and girls, the Sambalpur district administration is rolling out a comprehe

Women block road seeking drinking water near Thalavadi

Supreme Court gives three more months to CBI to complete probe in custodial death case

The court had also asked the CBI director to ensure that a regular criminal case was registered against those responsible for his death

ICICI Life Insurance Q2 net profit rises 25% to 374 crore on premiums

The insurer's net premium income rose 16.56 per cent to Rs 13,804 crore in Q2FY27, while value of new business grew 20.3 per cent to Rs 712 crore

Goa Fresh to expand market reach for farm producers

The initiative gains significance against the backdrop of supply disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic, which exposed Goas dependence on neigh

Oppo unveils ColorOS 17, to debut with Find X10 series on Oct 22 in India

Oppo Find X10 series will feature Find X10 Pro Max and Find X10. They will have Hasselblad-tuned camera system, flat LTPO displays with refresh r

Anti-SIR protests: Springboard for an Opposition comeback? | In Focus Podcast

Anand Mishra says Mondays rally signals rare opposition unity over SIR and CEC resignation, reshaping the political playing field.

India, Czech Republic Eye Stronger Defence Industrial Ties Under

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Repu

Air India board expected to review staff travel policy, cost-saving proposals

Earlier, Air India had revised its staff travel arrangements from April 1, 2025, requiring employees, including senior management, to travel in e

Uniform Friday sermon row: J-K Waqf chief says no order issued

Srinagar:Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi on Tuesday, October 13, denied that the board had ordered uniform Friday ser

ECI sets limits on Form 7 applications during SIR in Telangana

Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has limited the number of Form 7 applications an elector can file during the ongoing Special In

Congress has become a sting operation factory says Narayanaswamy

He alleges that a sting operation was carried out, targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disturb him, even as he was resting at home an

Watch: UPI Payment Cap: Kerala Hotels Stop Digital Payments Over 2,000

Kerala hotels limit UPI payments over new merchant charges, as NPCI defers rollout post-Diwali.

ReNew secures $100 million from Dutch development bank FMO for projects

The 10-year financing facility from FMO will support ReNew's renewable energy projects under construction and help diversify its funding sources

Man stabs elder brother to death over alleged sexual abuse of his daughter

Following the murder, the accused surrenders at the Ambattur Industrial Estate police station

Karnataka weighs overseas investment offices in five countries

Officials to assess the advantages and disadvantages of setting up the offices, consult relevant stakeholders and submit a report

Puravankara Q2 pre-sales rise 62% to 2,136 crore; adds 8,900-crore project pipeline

The developer added 10.74 million sq ft to its development pipeline in H1FY27, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of 14,100 crore ac

Appeal to remove Illegal parking of vehicles beneath flyover

Balangir Police Seizes 321 kg Ganja Worth Rs 22 Lakh in Patnagarh

The Patnagarh police in Bolangir district intercepted a major consignment, seizing 3 quintals and 21 kg of ganja along with a Mahindra Xylo vehic

Nandan Nilekani proposes last-minute question papers to prevent exam leaks

The proposals form part of a broader review of examination security, technology, accessibility and testing infrastructure by a Centre-appointed t

Weekly Rupee View:Recovery might be short-lived

A potential dollar correction offers relief, but persistent foreign outflows and rising crude prices are risks

Karnataka: Two Men Die Of Electrocution While Fishing In Stream

The two men and the minor boy were fishing in the stream at Hollekere: Police

Prestige Estates' sales bookings rise 20% to 7,225 crore in Q2FY27

Prestige Group reported Rs 13,804.3 crore in pre-sales during H1FY27, with Bengaluru contributing 41 per cent, followed by Hyderabad at 32 per ce

Hindu Sena Files Complaint Against Advocate Prashant Bhushan Over Alleged Incitement to Violence

Hindu Sena has lodged a complaint against Prashant Bhushan, demanding his arrest for allegedly inciting violence and rebellion against the govern

Police probe suspected drug use, illegal racing in Nedumbassery accident

Three co-passengers have been arrested as investigators await the vehicles data recorder and chemical test results to determine charges of drunk

Inquiry at Kadayanallur Government Hospital into snakebite death

Kerala Tourism eyes festive footfall boost, industry status policy in works

Kerala recorded 10.98 per cent growth in domestic tourist arrivals in Q1 2026 and is preparing new travel packages, upgraded infrastructure and a

'We Influence Whether Ships Move!' Zelensky Challenges Trump-Putin Diesel Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Donald Trump's diesel agreement with Vladimir Putin, warning that Ukraine can influence the

Trump To Cut Ukraine's STARLINK? Musk's Network At Risk As Zelensky Defies Putin Diesel Deal

Could Ukraine lose access to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet network?According to reporting attributed to Politico Europe, Ukrainian Pres

Cargo Ship Sinks After Drone Attack Near Bulgaria, NATO Nation Summons Russia's Ambassador In Fury

Two commercial vessels have been struck off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, with one sinking, according to Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev.The M

Watch: SC Lawyers Engage in Heated Exchange Over Alleged Police Assault

Tensions run high as Supreme Court lawyers engage in a heated exchange over the alleged police assault on lawyers. Watch the dramatic moments unf

Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar: Jonty Rhodes picks who was tougher to handle

Jonty Rhodes weighs in on the Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar debate, revealing which Indian batting legend was tougher to handle on the cricket

Congress leader seeks SC reservation for Pattan, Nandikur Zilla Panchayat constituencies

The community had not secured reservation in either the zilla or taluk panchayat in the constituency for the past 35 years, resulting in social a

Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion as deal count falls 41%: Report

The funding is concentrated in a smaller number of large late-stage rounds; Digital Lending and Payments top the category rankings

IIIT Ranchi Student Death: Education Ministry Sets Up Inquiry Committee

Taking serious cognisance of the tragic death of a student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi, the Ministry of Educ

Bhagat Singh-Like Photo On Ludhiana Voter Roll Sparks Row, Authorities Clarify

A photograph resembling freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Ludhiana Easts draft voter roll triggered criticism.

Tej Partap Singh is Southern Railways new Principal Chief Safety Officer

He was associated with thereal-time train information system for automatic train tracking using ISROs GSAT satellite

Dinner, Drinks, Dancing: Why Hospitality is Rethinking the Night Out

From cocktail omakase to dining spaces that transition into nightlife, a new approach to hospitality is changing what people expect from an eveni

Centre sanctions Rs 9,000 cr for Karnataka

Bengaluru: The Centre has sanctioned Rs 9,000 crore for the continued development of the Konkan Railway and other railway projects in Karnataka,

400 kg of explosives seized from poultry farm

Meet Nishant Kerketta, The Jharkhand Farmer Pursuing Fashion Dreams While Supporting His Family

A 24-year-old farmer from Simdega, Jharkhand, is turning village settings into fashion backdrops while balancing agricultural work and family res

UPI MDR rollout postponed until after Diwali; new date to be announced

The decision follows industry opposition and a legal challenge, with the Supreme Court seeking explanations from NPCI, RBI and the Centre

ONGC weighs standalone, joint venture models for new greenfield refinery

The state-run oil major is evaluating standalone, subsidiary and foreign partnership models for its proposed refinery, with capacity, investment

Maharashtra FDA Seizes 74,612 Kg Of Edible Oil Worth

A festive-season inspection drive across 25 establishments flagged suspected quality, labelling and food safety violations.

Union minister L Murugan writes to PM Modi seeking exit from Union cabinet

Tripura University Opens Indian Knowledge System Corner to Promote Traditional Knowledge

Agartala, October 13, 2026: Students and research scholars at Tripura University will now have dedicated access to resources on Indias traditiona

Smriti Mandhana stays atop ODI rankings, Australian players make gains

Mandhana, who took over the captaincy from Harmanpreet Kaur recently, leads the ODI batting rankings with 790 points

Inter-State Boundary: Assam-Arunachal Panels Aim For Resolution In 60 Days

In a fresh push to end the long-pending border row, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday decided to settle all remaining disputed stretches wit

Ivy gets fresh bail in case linked to July 2024 uprising

Although Ivy had already secured bail from HC in the case, her lawyer said a fresh bail application was filed with lower court today and granted

US declares power grid emergency across 13 states: What it means for residents

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to PJM Interconnection to maintain grid stability. This directive allows PJM to

Zelensky Comment Raises Fear That U.S. Is Cutting Intelligence Sharing

The Ukrainian leader said Kyiv had no early warning from its Western partners before a Russian ballistic missile attack. But some such attacks do

Tripura: Agniveer Recruitment Rally Begins in Agartala, Registrations Rise 92%

Agartala, October 13: Hundreds of young aspirants began competing for a place in the Indian Army as the Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2026 opened at

Why has US 10-year yield hit lowest in over one week?

US Bond market: The benchmark Yields on 10-year US Treasury debt have climbed to 24-year highs in recent days.

When reporter becomes story: Jantar Mantar, the ensuing silence

A democracy can survive bad weather, bad policies and even bad governments. What it cannot survive for long is the absence of people willing to t

Karnataka plans overseas investment offices in US, Japan, Taiwan and Europe

The proposal comes as Karnataka steps up efforts to compete globally for investment in manufacturing, semiconductors, aerospace and defence

BJP Sweeps Gandhinagar Civic Polls, Retains Power In Thara And Okha

BJP Wins 38 Of 44 Gandhinagar Seats; Congress Finishes Second With Five

Hyderabads Bar Scene Looks Beyond Menu With Ulysses Lisbon at Vayu

Lisbons Ulysses brings its personalised, menu-free cocktail philosophy to Vayu at Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad this October, opening up a conv

Womens quota for GVMC Mayor post sets off lobbying; senior leaders push spouses and daughters

The TDP cites its hold on Visakhapatnams core constituencies to claim the post; the BJP, the Jana Sena and the YSRCP have aspirants too

Para Shooters Demand Coach JP Nautiyals Inclusion for Asian Para Games in Japan

Indian para shooters urge for coach JP Nautiyals presence at the Asian Para Games, citing mental support and experience. Para Shooters Demand Coa

Minor Dies After Drowning in Nayapalli Pond in Bhubaneswar

A 17-year-old boy lost his life after drowning in the Shiva temple pond located in the Nuasahi area of Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar. The deceased has b

DRDO to showcase indigenous semiconductor technologies at ESTIC-2026

Ahead of the conclave, scheduled to be held from October 27 to 29 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Defence Research and Development Organisat

William Chapman identified as man killed in tiger attack

Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after Saturday's incident as investigations continue.

Ladakh Integral Part Of India, China's Denial Cannot Change Fact: MEA

Beijing Opposes India's Move To Standardise Names Of 28 Strategic Locations And Geographical Features In Ladakh

French anti-terror prosecutor takes over investigation into Monday school shooting

The French anti-terror prosecutor said on Tuesday it has taken over the investigation into the school shooting near Marseille the day before afte

UP: MP-MLA court fixes October 26 to pronounce verdict in defamation case against Rahul

The case pertains to alleged objectionable remarks made by the Congress leader in 2018 against then BJP national president and now Union Home Min

Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay says US should become rights defender once more

Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay says US should become rights defender once more

Cochin Chamber ties up with Ceylon Chamber to boost trade

The MoU was signed in Colombo during a visit by a delegation from the Cochin Chamber to Sri Lanka

Lakshya Sen's fight not enough as Indian ace crashes out in 1st round

Lakshya Sen's fight not enough as Indian ace crashes out in 1st round

China Focuses on Preservation of Archaeological Sites

A recent conference in Changzhou outlines Chinas plans for the preservation and development of archaeological sites during the 15th Five-Year Pla

Lost Luggage at the Airport? Follow These 5 Important Steps to Find Your Bags and Claim Compensation

Lost Baggage Tips for Air Travellers: Air travel is usually an exciting experience, especially for people flying for the first time. However, the

Andrew Schulz on playing Dan Hibiki in Street Fighter: Its like choosing an MLS team on FIFA

From discovering that Dan Hibiki was designed to humiliate opponents to beating the Street Fighter game director with him, the stand-up comedian

Why Did S Jaishankar Warn of a 4F Crisis? How Indira Gandhi Tackled a Similar Crisis in 1966

Why did S Jaishankar warn of a 4F crisis? Discover how India tackled food shortages in 1966 and lessons from Indira Gandhi's push for self-relian

How Kolkata Artist Chandra Nath Saha Built Maa Durga From 13,000 Recycled Pens

Kolkata artist Chandra Nath Saha created a 5.5-foot Maa Durga sculpture using 13,000 recycled plastic pens and refills at Tridhara Sammilani, pro

'Dont post videos': Embassy issues fresh advisory for Indians in Saudi