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Tech can improve governance, says Krishna Byre Gowda; Why Indian startups should build for the world from day one

At TechSparks 2026, Karnataka Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development, Krishna Byre Gowda, acknowledged the challenges facing Bengaluru and sa

Stress hormone cortisol is blamed for infertility, but major new study hints that could be wrong

Melbourne, Oct 15 (Conversation) Theres arguably no single hormone that has grabbed hold of the collective consciousness as much as cortisol. Soc

Iran war will end very soon, says Trump

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran will end very soon, predicting a rapid fall in global energy prices once the con

Jaishankar arrives in UAE on three-day visit

Jaishankar will hold a bilateral meeting with his counterpart to review the progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Morning Digest: Supreme Court to hear Rahul, Opposition leaders plea against CEC, SIR today; Marco Rubio to skip Delhi, visit Mumbai and Jamnagar next week, and more

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'Got to look at luggage weight': Hope jokes after another POTM award in India

West Indies captain Shai Hope praised his teams performance after scoring an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls against India in the fourth T20I. He said

Oil prices fall $1 after touching three week high amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices have dipped as investors assess potential shipping threats in the Strait of Hormuz. The uptick in prices was initially fueled by recen

Buzzing stocks: Eyes on these 14 including LIC, Reliance, IDBI Bank, NLC India, Dr Reddys Lab, Morepen Lab, Aeroflex

Broad-based activity across state-owned and pharma stocks signals appetite for large-cap IPOs, strategic divestments, and new project wins in ren

TechSparks 2026 Day 3: Heres all thats happening

TechSparks 2026s final day features Zakir Khan, Prakash Belawadi, Indias $100B AI opportunity, global alliances & climate tech.

Whey protein prices soar in India: Why your daily scoop is getting expensive

Whey isolate prices have jumped from 2,200 to 3,400 per kg before GST and add-ons, as surging global demand, limited domestic production and impo

'White supremacist views': US teen held with rifle, ammo over Hindu temple attack plot

Meet Nithya Raman, the Kerala-born Democratic leader leading in Los Angeles mayoral race

Kerala-born Nithya Raman will be the first Indian-American Mayor of Los Angeles If elected in the November 3 polls. As per reports, Raman is main

India, Canada talks gaining momentum, to conclude CEPA negotiations this year: Sidhu

Gaining momentum to conclude the Canada-India CEPA this yearthe relationship between Canada and India will grow to new heights, Sidhu said

'US donors will drop you like a hot cake': Mary Millben, Abhijeet Dipke spar over foreign funding allegations

The exchange of words continued between American singer-actress Mary Millben and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke after the for

Anti-CEC protest LIVE | Supreme Court likely to hear Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc leaders plea against SIR today

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a Lehra Do Tiranga gathering at Central Park, Connaught Place, in Delhi, on Oct

Pope Leo health: Pope Leo XIV resumes regular diet, celebrates Mass in hospital as doctor shares latest update on lung cancer recovery

Pope Leo health: The Vatican said that the pope had celebrated Mass with his secretaries in the afternoon in a special chapel set up for him on t

Donna Kelce backs Jason and Travis Kelces charitable efforts for autism and youth

Donna Kelce recently showcased her dedication to philanthropy through her participation in events organized by her sons, Jason and Travis. She at

Hold panchayat polls in U.P. within 3 months: HC to State poll body

The petitioner had moved the court seeking direction to the poll body to place on record a detailed time-bound schedule for completion of the ent

SC to Hear Rahul Gandhi, Others Plea on SIR Issue Today

As per the case list of October 15 uploaded on the apex court website, the plea would come up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice

Emergency Protest convened by UK diasporas in solidarity with Delhi protests

London, Oct 14: A section of diaspora groups in the UK organised an Emergency Protest outside the High Commission of India in London in solidarit

Landslide that triggered Nepal Budhi Gandaki floods released energy equal to 3.5 mg quake

Kathmandu, Oct 14: A massive landslide in the high Himalayas of Nepals Gorkha district on October 11, which triggered devastating floods in the B

Pakistan imposes Section 144 in Dera Ismail Khan

Islamabad, Oct 14: The local administration has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in Dera Ismail Khan district of Paki

US man, 19, arrested over alleged mass shooting plot targeting Hindu temple in Palatine Illinois

Police arrested 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Hindu Temple. Investigations revealed he communicate

Khajuraho-Udaipur Special Train: 13 Trips in Each Direction for Festive Season

Udaipur, October 15, 2026: North Western Railway is operating a special train between Khajuraho and Udaipur to accommodate the additional passeng

US Stock Market: Why have S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq suffered worst day since July at Wall Street?

US stock Market today: Much of Wall Streets pain on Wednesday was due to drops for companies riding the AI frenzy to huge profit growth and stell

US Federal Reserve's Mary Daly sees more rate hikes ahead, but not necessarily in October

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly indicated that further adjustments to interest rates might be necessary to address inflation. S

Jantar Mantar breach: Das, Ranka sent to 5-day custody

UK study visa refusals may impact university offers for foreign students, including Indians

London, Oct 14: International students, including Indians, are likely to be impacted as British universities revoke offers to courses amid a clam

'It was suicide, not murder': Model Shraddha Dubey breaks silence in Shiva Sharma death case

Houthis building ballistic missile system with Chinese parts that could target Saudi Arabia, Israel: Report

The Iran-backed Houthis are building a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with help of parts that have been shipped from China, a

Defamation suit filed against Dhruv Rathee over Lord Ram video

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Rain Industries (237.30) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Rain Industries. The stock has surged over 7 per cent on Wednesday. This

No magic fix: IMF chief warns growth cannot solve America's $40 trillion debt

The head of the International Monetary Fund highlights the urgent need to address global debt levels. Rising interest rates and inflation have cr

Power Cut in Udaipur Today, October 15: Several Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown

Udaipur, October 15, 2026: Electricity supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur on Thursday due to scheduled maintenance work. Th

Brazil's Senate approves shorter workweek in win for Lula

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the country's workweek from six days to five, providing President Luiz

Ankita Bhandari's parents, Congress leaders detained during India Gate protest

Delhi Police detained several opposition leaders and Ankita Bhandari's parents during a protest at India Gate. Congress leaders criticized the po

Weeks after judicial panel held him responsible for Indore water tragedy, IAS officer made Collector

Slamming the fresh appointment, Mr. Patwari questioned whether the action taken by the government was based on the panels report and whether fact

Nepal, World Bank sign mandate to explore earthquake catastrophe bond

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Government apologises to SC, says no wilful violation of its orders; measures were needed on Oct 10

Sexual assault allegation at Chicago fraternity house puts campus safety in focus

A woman reported being sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago campus. Police are investigating the allegations d

Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar Invited to RSS Event in Nagpur

According to the RSS, Dhankhar has been invited as a guest for the event which is organised every year on Vijayadashmi to mark the organisation's

Cornell president faces no-confidence push over handling of sexual assault case

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff confronted faculty frustration regarding his administration's handling of a serious sexual assault

'India have totally spoiled Sooryavanshi's confidence': Ex-cricketer makes bold claim

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised the team management for frequently changing the opening combination, saying it has hurt

Netflix to cut 6% of its workforce in biggest layoff at streaming giant in years

In one of the biggest job cuts since 2022,Netflix plans to lay off about 6per cent of its workforce, amounting to nearly 1,000 positions. The lay

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces questions over law credentials

Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, is facing questions about her legal credentials and background. Although she claims to be a

Norway's wealth fund set to overhaul

Norway is expected to overhaul the

Filmmaker SV Rajendra Singh Babu with actor Sangeetha Anil during the Dasara Film festival as the part of Shivamogga Dasara festival, in Shivamogga, Karnataka, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Udaipur-Delhi Sarai Special Train: 6 Trips Each Way From October 21 to November 26

Udaipur, October 15, 2026: Indian Railways has announced a weekly special train between Udaipur City and Delhi Sarai to manage the rush during th

One Protest, says Rahul after arrest of CJP members; oppn vows to reclaim Jantar Mantar

Brazil's Senate approves shorter workweek in first vote

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the country's workweek to five from six days, as the popular labor ref

Mrunal Thakur: A woman

Actor Mrunal Thakur revealed that she approached the makers of Pooja Meri Jaan herself after hearing its storyline, which challenges the notion t

Hegseth vows to stop Iran getting nuclear weapons as anti-war protesters disrupt speech

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the United States must act to prevent Iran's nuclear ambitions. Protests erupted during his speech

No cancellation of services, cut in metro train trips on October 10, SC told

PM Modi to interact with Asian Games' Indian contingent today

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 20

SC: Cops cant seek digital footprints for roving probe

Houthis hit Aramco headquarters as Iran war widens across Saudi Arabia

Houthi rebels reportedly targeted the headquarters of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, inflicting damage on upper floors. Civil defense reports indicate

Pope Leo XIV Recovers After Lung Cancer Surgery, Latin America Trip in Doubt

Blood tests and a chest X-ray showed the 71-year-old pope was recovering normally, his two doctors said

Tracing the Roots: What New Knowledge Will Meghalaya

By Bhogtoram Mawroh I am a little perplexed by the Tracing the Roots project of the Government of Meghalaya, which claims that around 75 scholars

Loans for SIR hearing, lost wages, but no clarity on voter status for Bengali workers in Bengaluru

More than 3,500 people, according to the Karnataka Bengali Kalyan Samiti, formed by and for West Bengal-based workers in Bengaluru, are under adj

Fire breaks out at three clothing showrooms in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh

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WRAPUP 5-Ukraine says SpaceX hampers drones for attack and defence, as US ties fray

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian markets sell off as AI trades crumble after hot US CPI data

Markets started the day on the back foot as trading kicked off in Asia on Thursday, as a quicker-than-expected increase in US

Best of Opinion: A paradoxical succession issue within the Tata group

Today's editorials and columns examine US restrictions on Indian IT firms, India's public transport gaps, the Tata Sons leadership dispute, munic

Uttarakhand Murder Victim's Parents, Congress Leaders Detained Amid Protest In Delhi

Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate, Pawan Khera and Kazi Nizamuddin criticised the police action, alleging that the authorities were targeting tho

Shamrock AI raises $5 million in seed round led by Endiya Partners

Shamrock AI has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Endiya Partners to develop its enterprise AI assurance platform, strengthen its team and

Anthropic revenue jumps 45% to $16.8 billion in Q3 ahead of IPO

The AI developer is seeking to convince investors that rapid revenue growth can eventually outweigh the enormous costs of building advanced syste

5 wickets in an over! SA bowler makes history with rare feat - Watch

Laycock finished with career-best figures of 6/26, including a record of four wickets in four consecutive deliveries in South African T20 cricket

Why Blackstone Wants to Double Its India Bet to $100 Billion | Jonathan Gray | ET Conversations

Why Blackstone Wants to Double Its India Bet to $100 Billion | Jonathan Gray | ET Conversations

Mary Millben, Abhijeet Dipke exchange barbs over CJP funding

The U.S. singer claimed in a post on X that the CJP is being funded by donors in the U.S.

Delhi Police detains Ankita Bhandari's parents, oppn leaders from India Gate

Jurassic bird with tiny wings may have preferred running to flying, study finds

The nearly complete fossil combines bird-like anatomy with dinosaur features, offering researchers fresh clues about the diversity of early avian

BJP to take SIR counter-offensive to masses before polls

Large dogs age faster than smaller breeds, DNA study suggests

Researchers analysed blood samples from hundreds of pet dogs to examine how DNA methylation patterns vary with age, size and sex

EXCLUSIVE-Fed's Daly says rate hikes likely needed, but not urgently

The Federal Reserve will probably need to increase short-term interest rates further to rein in too-high inflation, San Francisco Federal Reserve

US rejects recommendation for ICE body cams to be automatically activated

The Trump administration has rejected a government watchdog's recommendation that US immigration officials should use technology that would autom

Wisconsin plane crash: Investigation into flight Pilot's communication with air traffic controller reveals reason what led to death of 6 people

Wisconsin plane crash: The six-seat, single-engine plane was traveling from Kenosha to Menomonie when it crashed shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesda

Dodo revival: US biotech firm uses AI to identify genes behind extinct birds traits

The research uses genetic analysis of living bird species to identify potential targets for recreating features of the extinct bird

Musk refutes Ukraine's charge of crippling Starlink

India, Canada push to conclude trade pact as Jaishankar meets Anita Anand

The discussions covered economic cooperation, defence, energy and regional developments, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to a fo

IIT Kanpur to set up defence drone hub, targets $1 billion in fundraising

The institute aims to reduce reliance on imported components while expanding research across seven strategic technology areas, including drones a

Trump says he hopes Pope Leo will 'get better fast'

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he

KTR alleges 10,000-crore irregularities in Singareni, demands CBI probe

The BRS leader flagged alleged financial irregularities, falling coal output and pending worker benefits while demanding accountability from the

Won't accept lame excuses: SC to EC on 2023 case

Sitharaman hits back at Akhilesh Yadav over IDBI Bank stake sale

The Finance Minister defended the banking sectors turnaround under the NDA while questioning the opposition leaders criticism of the disinvestmen

Trumps new press secretary Katie Zacharia faces questions over law credentials

Questions over legal qualifications have put the new White House press secretary under scrutiny, prompting calls for an investigation in Californ

Viral TikTok turned jewellery hobby into business targeting $2.5m annual sales

CM Yogi Adityanath Stresses Commitment to Faith Over Wealth in Varanasi Speech

In Varanasi, CM Yogi Adityanath emphasizes the importance of faith over wealth and readiness for struggle in defense of the nation and religion.

SC: Tough PMLA bail conditions can't override accused's right

PSG downs Man City 4-2 in pulsating Champions League clash

Real Madrid edges Roma 4-3 in seven-goal thriller; Haaland becomes fastest player to 60 Champions League goals

Mira Nairs Salaam Bombay! Showcases the Lives of Street Children in Mumbai

Mira Nairs Salaam Bombay! highlights the struggles of Mumbais street children, blending documentary realism with impactful storytelling. Mira Nai