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Midnight Crackdown at India Gate: Police Detain Ankita Bhandari

A pre-dawn law enforcement operation near India Gate brought a dramatic end to an overnight sit-in protest led by the parents of Ankita Bhandari,

Several Delhi schools receive bomb threat, searches underway

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Thursday morning, prompting police teams to rush to the premises, officials said. Securit

Rahul slams Modi govt over detention of Ankita Bhandari

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, October 15, attacked the Modi government over the detention of the parents of Ankita Bhandar

Gajab Raat: Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey reunite for suspense thriller

Directed by Ritesh Shah, the film is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23

IMF backs India's updated GDP methodology, calls revision 'welcome development'

Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, said the updated methodology completely matches the advice provided by the

Anti-drug activist's murder: Markets, private schools shut at many places after 'Punjab Bandh' call

Jhota's family had given the call for 'Punjab Bandh' with support from political parties including Congress, Akali Dal, BJP and Akali Dal Waris P

IDBI Bank shares tumble 7.5% after Fairfax 53k-crore deal

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa-led Fairfax will pay 81 per share, higher than the benchmark fair value of 75.99 determined by two independent va

Houthis seek Chinese components to develop advanced missiles

Sanaa: Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels are attempting to build a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with the help of Chinese par

Rani Abbakka Chowta: the Warrior Queen of the Seas

Forgotten amidst many names which came up much later in Indias freedom struggle, Rani Abbakka Chowta is a name we should not let fade away in the

Air India Express offers 20% off on flights for Delhi Half Marathon runners

Air India Express is offering participants of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon up to 20% savings on flights, 5,000 flight voucher giveaways and op

TG SAFE seizes khoya in plastic covers transported to Hyderabad without refrigeration

Govt mandates caller name display from Nov 1: Here's what the new rules say

The government has mandated caller name display from November 1, 2026. The service will show callers' names alongside their numbers, with specifi

Cotton-Laden Truck Overturns in Koraput, Driver Injured

A cotton-laden truck overturned at the hazardous Bada Banka Ghat on National Highway 326 under the Baipariguda police limits, injuring the driver

Woman arrested in Vijayawada on drug smuggling charge; police seize about 100 grams of MDMA

Railway police and EAGLE personnel arrest the woman during searches on the Bengaluru-Howrah Express

New Quantum Research Lab inaugurated at IISc in Bengaluru

The facility aims to provide researchers and students from institutions across India with opportunities to engage with quantum technologies and s

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 trailer: Netflix unveils final preview of the Anime of the Years return to Night City

The final trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, offering a new look at the standalone sequels fresh cast of mercenaries, violent conflicts and st

Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.86 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, India's WPI inflation accelerated to 11.39% from 9.92%, with food inflation reaching 8.66%. Combined with CPI inflation of 5.54%, dual

What are the details of the governments sale of IDBI | Explained

According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the strategic restructuring does not change anything for the regulation of IDBI Bank or its cust

Slower deliveries key to West Indies' win in 4th T20I, says Keemo Paul

Pacer Keemo Paul said the West Indies bowlers employed slow balls to maximum effect on a slightly gripping pitch during their 24-run win over Ind

TVK, Congress, INDIA Bloc members begin protest demanding CEC's resignation

The ruling TVK, its key ally, the Congress party, and other constituents of the INDIA Bloc in Tamil Nadu began their protest here on Thursday, co

Person who converts to Islam can

New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 15, ruled that a person who converts from Hinduism to Islam cannot claim reservation by citing t

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 21.8% at 4.54 lakh units in Sep: SIAM data

Total two-wheeler sales also rose 13.5 per cent to 24.63 lakh units last month as against 21.70 lakh units in September last year

SC upholds HC order denying OBC reservation benefits to Hindu converts to Islam

Samson defends bowlers after WI loss, says Tilak's wicket proved costly

Sanju Samson on Wednesday defended India's bowlers after their 24-run defeat to the West Indies in the fourth T20, saying the emerging pacers wil

Happy Birthday Ali Fazal: From 3 Idiots to Mirzapur, why 2026 stands out in the actors career

Ali Fazal has come a long way since his brief but memorable appearance as Joy Lobo in 3 Idiots. Over the years, the actor has moved between comed

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 21.8% to 454K units in September: Siam

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 21.8 per cent year-on-year to 4,54,574 units in September this year, industr

Amarinder Warring a fighter, will play very important role in Punjab polls: Sachin Pilot

Like I said, he's done a lot of work for young people, he's actually encouraged them to come forward and, you know, fight the Aam Aadmi Party. Bu

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Teach Andhra Cuisine Locally, Take Telugu Cuisine Globally

Anthropic results may aid IPO but not AI trade, analysts say

Market players say Anthropics numbers may not be enough to revive investor interest in the broader trade

Jio Platforms IPO: When was it launched and what are its future plans?

Jio Platforms is set to launch its IPO on October 21, marking a major milestone as Reliance's digital arm looks to expand beyond telecom into AI,

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Shahid alias Advani, wanted in 30 criminal cases, killed in encounter near Gurugram

The Haryana Police has neutralised a wanted criminal involved in cow smuggling and robbery following an encounter near Sohna, said officials on T

UK visa curbs hit university offers: What prospective students must know

The UK has lowered its visa refusal threshold for universities to 5 per cent, raising concerns over admissions and recruitment of overseas studen

NACOF serves legal notice on Praveen Kumar over tender claims

Hyderabad: A cooperative federation that won the contract to supply food to Telanganas residential welfare schools has threatened civil and crimi

Durga Puja 2026: Your guide to Chennais pandals, food and festivities

From traditional rituals and cultural performances to Kolkata street food and themed pandals, Chennais Bengali community celebrates Durga Puja, b

What is the Mother of All Bombs? The massive US weapon in focus over Iran

Tirumalas water reserves may last just 90 days amid deficient rainfall

The hill town uses about 60 lakh gallons a day; three of its five reservoirs have run dry and officials now pin their hopes on the northeast mons

boAt enters Sri Lanka, Bhutan as int'l revenue more than doubles in FY26

Audio and wearables brand boAt on Thursday said it has entered Sri Lanka and Bhutan with personal audio products, smartwatches and charging solut

Jamnagars Traditional Garba Celebrates 37 Years of Charan Culture During Navratri

Jamnagars unique Garba tradition, celebrating 37 years, showcases the Charan communitys rich cultural heritage during Navratri. Jamnagars Traditi

Jaishankar urges urgent multilateral reform, cites India-UAE ties

Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for urgent reform of multilateral institutions to reflect the changing global order, say

PSG humble Man City after pre-match defiance in Champions League clash

Manchester City wowed fans with a spectacular fireworks show and a highlights reel of some of its greatest hits before the Champions League clash

Mumbai Police ask actor Imran Khan, a US national, to leave India by Oct 28

The Mumbai Police have issued a notice to Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, directing him to leave India by October 28 for allege

Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Government Over Detention of Ankita's Parents

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government after the parents of Ankita Bhandari were detained during a protest at India Gate, de

Trump to Decide on Russia Oil Sanctions Within 10 Days: Sergio Gor

Gor added that the legislation passed by the US Congress gives the President the authority to impose sanctions on countries involved in buying Ru

Messi helps Inter Miami clinch MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC

Rodrigo De Paul scored on an assist from Lionel Messi and German Berterame added a goal to send reigning champion Inter Miami back to the MLS pla

Hindu to non-Hindu conversion cannot transfer social backwardness: SC upholds Madras HC order on reservation

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's plea challenging a Madras High Court order on reservation for converts to Islam. The

Network disruptions and intelligence blackout: Is the U.S. deserting Ukraine?| Explained

What are the issues reported with Starlink?Why is the U.S. being accused of the disruption?

Iyer stresses better execution and fresh mindset after T20I loss vs WI

India skipper Shreyas Iyer on Wednesday stressed the need for better execution and the right mindset going forward after the hosts suffered a 24-

Telangana HC grants interim relief to discoms in Rs 24.1 cr dispute

Hyderabad: Telangana discoms, TGSPDCL and TGNPDCL, have received interim relief in a dispute over the recovery of Rs 24.1 crore through the Centr

Man Allegedly Bites Wife and Attacks Her With Stone Over Potato Curry in UP

A woman was critically injured after her husband allegedly bit her at several places on her body and repeatedly struck her head with a stone over

Mayawati demands regularisation of contractual employees working in Uttar Pradesh departments

BSP president Mayawati said that the party is against the exploitative system of outsourcing and contracting, especially in the government system

WhatsApp introduces guest calling for non-users: How the feature works

WhatsApp's new guest calling feature lets people without accounts join audio and video calls through browser links, with support for up to 32 par

Trump may decide India's fate over 100% tariff risk within the next 10 days

US President Donald Trump is expected to decide within the next 10 days whether to invoke Russia sanctions provisions that could expose India and

No more unknown callers as Centre makes caller ID mandatory for all telecom operators from November 1

The Government of India is set to roll out a new verified caller identification for mobile phone users, as the Department of Telecommunications (

Why J&K Waqf Boards push to uniform Friday sermons triggered a political storm | Explained

Andrabi suggested the need for uniform Friday sermons was to forcefully and unitedly raise concerns of the society; uniform Friday sermons is see

Actor Imran Khan Faces

Mumbai Police have directed actor Imran Khan to leave India by Oct 28 following his participation in a contentious protest at August Kranti Maida

Punjab Police Arrests Key Suspect Gurdeep Singh in Tarn Taran Murder Case

Punjab Police have arrested Gurdeep Singh, the main suspect in a murder case from Tarn Taran, following a coordinated operation with Haryana auth

They made me promise not to kill any more Iranian leaders: Trump's war remark at Arizona rally

Hyderabad CBI court frames charges against ex-IAS Officer

Hyderabad: Former IAS officer Y Srilaxmi is going to face trial in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) case as a special CBI court in Hyderabad f

At Ashvitas, explore history of Madras through art

Can time be frozen? Explore art that has stood the test of time at Ashvitas Between Tradition and Modernity, an exhibition in Chennai that sparks

'They silence voices of victims': Rahul slams detention of Ankita Bhandari's parents

Lavanyavati: Reframing lavani through documentary theatre

Meet the women behind lavani through a documentary theatre challenging misconceptions about art and artistes (Needs to be more elaborate)

When a story takes you somewhere

Storytelling is an art that can take you to another world. As an audience, you are hooked to the storytellers voice, with no special effects or s

Shutdown across Punjab after anti-drug activist Jhota's killing: Markets closed, schools shift to online class

The state of Punjab has been observing a state-wide bandh on Thursday, October 15 over the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. T

Tom Cruise digs Eren Jeagers Rumbling: Hollywood star reacts to Attack on Titan at Studio MAPPA

Tom Cruise visited MAPPAs 15th-anniversary exhibition in Tokyo alongside filmmaker Alejandro G. Irritu, where the duo explored displays dedicated

2026 Economics Nobel Prize: Putting the humanity in macroeconomics

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford provided the theoretical and empirical underpinnings to a basic but powerful idea for policymakers: the econo

Ramesh Chand panel to suggest solution for Indias sugarcane sector

Apart from Chand, the other members of the committee are officials from agriculture, food and consumer affairs ministries Agriculture Commission

BFI president and secretary general trade suspensions amid power tussle

The power struggle in the Boxing Federation of India intensified on Wednesday with president Ajay Singh and secretary general Pramod Kumar suspen

Aramco headquarters damaged in Houthi strike in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, two regional officials

Gurmeet Choudhary Seeks Blessings at Mahakal Temple Ahead of Film Release

Actor Gurmeet Choudhary visited Mahakal Temple for blessings ahead of his film Tum Mere Ho, sharing his spiritual experience on social media. Gur

Slaves, a new production by The Madras Players, is a translation of writer Sujatha

For years, Sujatha has captured the imagination of Tamil audiences through short stories, film scripts, and even theatre plays. On October 24, th

Slaves, a new production by The Madras Players, is a translation of writer Sujatha

For years, Sujatha has captured the imagination of Tamil audiences through short stories, film scripts, and even theatre plays. On October 24, th

Three teenage girls missing from Bandarban rescued in Chattogram after four days

Police found the three students in two houses in Khulshi area, where they were reportedly staying to work as domestic help

ICAI CA Intermediate Sept 2026: Result date and time announced at website

ICAI is likely to declare the CA Intermediate September 2026 results expected on Oct 22, 2026. The CA exams were held by the ICAI from Sept 1 to

Bulls strike! Sensex zooms 1,100 pts intraday, Nifty at 22,950; key reasons

VK Vijayakumar said that the strength in the IT stocks follows the results of HCL Tech and the optimism surrounding that will hold the IT index s

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India by October 28

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police have issued a notice to Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, directing him to leave India by October 28 fo

Supreme Court upholds Madras HC order quashing Tamil Nadu reservation notification for converts to Islam

The court held that a Tamil Nadu government order doing the same creates an artificial group which would access benefits of reservation associate

Bihar records over 52 deaths in boat capsize incidents over three years

The State Disaster Management Department (DMD) data show eight such boat tragedies in 2026, four in 2025, and six in 2024. Over the past three ye

Mumbai Police Ask Imran Khan To Leave India By October 28 Over Anti CEC Protests

Imran had participated in a protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Trump to take call on Russia sanctions law in 10 days as India awaits clarity: Sergio Gor

US President Donald Trump is expected to make a decision within the next 10 days on sanctions provisions that could affect countries buying Russi

Italy to raise 0.44% of GDP from financial sector through 2029 to fund budget

Italy plans to raise 0.44% of gross domestic product from the financial sector to help fund its budget over the 2027-2029 period, a government do

IMF Praises Indias Resilience Amid Global Economic Challenges

The IMF commends Indias strong economic foundation, projecting 7% growth despite global financial shocks. IMF Praises Indias Resilience Amid Glob

Before the city forgets

Kolkatas culinary chronicler is gone; enter the gimmicky aloo posto burger

Meet Prem Watsa, the Canadian billionaire behind Fairfax's IDBI bet

Known as Canada's Warren Buffett, the Hyderabad-born investor has made India a long-term bet, with the proposed IDBI Bank acquisition marking his

We cannot wait 75 years: ANRF CEO Shivkumar Kalyanaraman on scaling Indias research multiplier

To boost Indias R&D spend toward 3% of GDP, ANRF CEO Shivkumar Kalyanaraman revealed a patient-capital architecture combining private investment,

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration likely by October-end; check details

The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration process is expected to start in late Oct 2026 on the official portal. Once registration opens, candidate

Sahajanand Medical IPO opens for bidding; check GMP, review & subscription

Analysts suggested subscribing to the issue with a long-term horizon, as Sahajanand Medical Technologies' profitability may improve in the future

DMK Propaganda Outlet Puthiya Thalaimurai Glorifies Stalin, Reduces Vijay

Tamil news channel Puthiya Thalaimurai has openly shown its loyalty to the DMK once again. This can be seen in the contrast over the way it prese

Netflix to lay off 6 pc of workforce in biggest cuts in years

Chicago: Netflix plans to lay off about 6per cent of its workforce, amounting to nearly 1,000 positions, as the streaming giant makes wider organ