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Tiger Shroff shooting: Gulshan Kumar to Salman Khan, past attacks on Bollywood celebrities

Celebrities, including Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar, have been the victims of targeted attacks over the years.

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Naam Tamilar Katchis Dharapuram bypoll candidate Karthika arrested

On October 4, Ms. Karthika and 20 others were detained for staging road blockade protesting denial of permission to conduct their campaign along

Watch: Amit Shah to meet families of three victims amid Punjab drug row

Amit Shahs visit to Punjab has brought the States drug crisis into the political spotlight, with the BJP and AAP trading accusations. Shah is sch

India-New Zealand FTA comes into force, new visa categories for Indians, duty-free access for export

India-New Zealand FTA Takes Effect: Indias free trade agreement with New Zealand came into force on October 20, 2026, eliminating tariffs on 100%

Watch: Trump says migrants, jihadists and communists are destroying France

U.S. President Donald Trump criticises European leaders over immigration and NATO, saying the U.S. stood by Europe despite its flaws but received

WSO Publishes 2026 Report on Disinformation Targeting Canada

The WSO 2026 Sikh Disinformation Report examines alleged disinformation targeting Sikh Canadians, including suspected bot networks, media amplifi

Does keeping payments in arrears count as savings, asks TNs former finance minister; questions TVK govts claims of lower borrowing

Tamil Nadu governments borrowings have decreased mainly because of slowing capital expenditure, DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu said

Watch: Suvendu Adhikari gives 25 lakh ex gratia to Kolkata Durga Puja stampede victims family

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the family of Togor Bej and her son Sandip Bej, who died in the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede,

Mumbai Traffic Police announce road closures, diversions for Shiv Sena (UBT) Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

BMC has granted permission for the event subject to 24 conditions, including compliance with noise pollution regulations, concluding the programm

Jaishankar holds talks with UAEs Foreign Minister in Mumbai; says West Asia situation matter of 'deep concern'

The External Affairs Minister also made a mention of how the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE has si

UEFA Demands Answers From FIFA Over Infantino Presidency: Report

UEFA has led calls for Infantino to resign since he proposed the now-abandoned FFE project

Tanishaa Mukerji makes shocking claims about Bigg Boss makers

Mumbai: Tanishaa Mukerjis bond with Armaan Kohli was among the biggest talking points of Bigg Boss 7. Now, the actress has revisited that chapter

WSO Releases Report on India-Linked Disinformation Targeting Sikh Canadians

India-linked disinformation targeting Sikh Canadians is the focus of a new WSO report examining fabricated allegations, suspected bot networks, m

Hyderabad Police Urges Compassion for Indian Roller Bird This Dussehra

Hyderabad Police Commissioner calls for cruelty-free Dussehra, urging citizens to protect the Indian Roller bird. Hyderabad Police Urges Compassi

Disability group urges Centre to classify communication aids as essential products

Doctors with Disabilities: Agents of Change has sought the classification of AAC devices and prostheses as essential assistive products under the

Ex-Minister K. Krishnankutty blames UDF mismanagement for power tariff hike in Keralam

Krishnankutty says basis for calculating losses needs to be clarified

Mysuru Decks Up for Grand Finale of Iconic Dasara Celebrations

Celebrated as 'Nada Habba' (state festival), the Dasara or 'Sharan Navaratri' festivities were a grand affair this year, depicting Karnataka's ri

Terror Ecosystem Must Be Dismantled, Rajnath Singh Tells SCO With Pakistans Ishaq Dar In The Room

Himanshu Nandan Wins Bronze in Mens 400m Freestyle at Asian Para Games

Indian swimmer Himanshu Nandan secures bronze in the mens 400m freestyle S11 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Himanshu Nandan Wins Bronze

TN Man Held for Fake Bomb Threats to Keralam Govt Offices

The accused, Sarath Subramanian, who had lived in the United States for several years, has 36 cases registered against him in Thiruvananthapuram

Socialism, In Essence, Ram Rajya: Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP Over AI Ravana Video

Aligning socialist principles with traditional values, Yadav claimed that socialism is, in essence, 'Ram Rajya,' and 'Ram Rajya' is socialism, fr

Brutal, revolutionary empire builder: Genghis Khan's legacy

Berlin is host to a major exhibition on the founder of the Mongol Empire and his successors. Here's how Genghis Khan disrupted the course of hist

Ekta Kapoor Praises Priyanka Chahar Choudhary: You Are the True Heroine

Ekta Kapoor commends Priyanka Chahar Choudhary on her game in Rise and Fall Season 2, calling her a true heroine and a source of inspiration. Ekt

Protesters burn Ravana effigy with PM Modis face, demand CECs resignation

Indias standing in the world is growing: Mohan Bhagwat

Swayamsevaks leading India to ultimate glory with 'nation first' motto: Nitin Nabin

BJP president Nitin Nabin extended his warm congratulations to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh volunteers on their foundation day, commending the

Kharge says he will explain concerns over SIR, delimitation and women's quota to PM Modi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said he would explain to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 21 his concerns over the Specia

Anant Singh Focuses on Defeating Neeraj Kumar in Bihar Elections

Anant Singh emphasizes his goal to defeat Neeraj Kumar in the Bihar elections, dismissing party affiliations in his campaign. Anant Singh Focuses

Man killed as car crashes into Krishna water pipeline near Nagole; supply restored after five-hour repair

Impact sends water gushing over 20 feet into the air, flooding roads near Nagole Metro Station; HMWSSB officials repair damaged air valve and res

Tiger Shroff firing case: Mumbai Police to bring three suspects from Kota

Calcutta HC orders inquiry by retired judge into Chorbagan stampede

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed that the West Bengal government set up a commission of inquiry headed by a retired judge of the court

Chennai Rains: Two North Indian Youths Risk Their Lives To Warn Motorists Of Pothole; A Lesson For Those Who Mock Migrants

Amid the sudden downpour in Chennai on 17 October 2026, two young men from North India stepped in to prevent two-wheeler riders from falling into

Anita Kanwal says savings may run out in a year, Gangaajal actor reveals why she needs work despite children offering financial support

Anita Kanwal, the esteemed veteran actress, opens up about her financial hardships and the struggle to secure new acting opportunities. With her

Kolkata Police search for person who spread rumour before Durga Puja pandal stampede

Kolkata Police are currently searching for an individual responsible for misleading attendees during the Durga Puja event. An announcement of a c

Rubio lands in Mumbai; set to meet Jaishankar today

After landing in Mumbai, Marco Rubio and his wife visited the Gateway of India with with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Russia calls for urgent restart of strategic nuclear dialogue with the US

Russia believes dialogue with the United States on strategic nuclear stability must be resumed urgently, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on

Scientists kept rabbits out of experimental plots in New Mexico's desert for 50 years; by 1989, one grass had 30 times more basal area in protected plots

Conducted in the arid expanses of New Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert, a pivotal study investigated the impact of rabbit exclusion on local vegetation

Tamil Actor Karthik Sabesh Dies At 37, Days After Uncle Deva's Death

Karthik is survived by his wife, Ramya Karthik, and their two daughters

Kremlin says it hopes Putin-Witkoff Russia meeting on Ukraine can be organised soon

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Pakistan army chief arrives to meet senior officials in Tehran, Mehr news

Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Tuesday with a delegation of Pakistani officials to meet senior Iranian officia

FIFA Suspends Egypt Coach Hassan, Forward Zico For Three And Five Matches

Hassan was sanctioned after blaming refereeing errors for his country's elimination from the tournament in the last 16, while Zico insulted the r

Congress Protests at Jaipur Police Headquarters Demanding FIR in Ritu Barala Case

Congress leaders in Jaipur demand justice for Ritu Barala, alleging police inaction in her assault case during a protest in Delhi. Congress Prote

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh ends flying career with final Kiran sortie

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Delhi government launches winter action plan to tackle air pollution from November 1

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US bans Chinese AI firm DeepSeek from government agency IT systems

The department is also banning acquisition of DeepSeek products and third-party services developed using DeepSeek by US civilian government agenc

European bee-eater at Broken Bridge

This marks the first recorded sighting of a European Bee-eater in Chennai

Temple plea for elephant procession: Kerala HC says SC-fixed registration deadline cant be extended by HC or govt

Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas holds that without any extension of the time granted by the Supreme Court, it was not proper for the High Court to di

Watch: In a first, Ukraine drone 'evacuates' wounded soldier from frontline

In a remarkable innovation, Ukraine leveraged a heavy-lift hexacopter drone to successfully evacuate a wounded soldier from a perilous frontline

Suspected Financial Dispute Behind Double Murder of Brothers in Tripura

Two brothers were murdered in Tripura, with police suspecting a financial dispute related to drugs or property. Suspected Financial Dispute Behin

Dia Mirza and R Madhavan mark 25 years of

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Trumps remark on Melanias signature draws awkward laughter at White House

CJP Abhijeet Dipke rejects Nepal, Bangladesh regime change links

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Varanasi to witness IAF's 'Wings Over Ganges' aerial display on October 25

Varanasi is preparing to host the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat on October 25. The event will feature various aircraft, includin

Mysuru Palace prepares for Naada Habba Dasara Mahotsava 2026

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NSUI worker assault: Congress overnight protest at Jaipur police Commissionerate continues on October 20

The protest came after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked Govind Singh Dotasra to pursue legal action over the alleged assault on Ritu Barala, wh

IRGC says two tankers hit mines, set ablaze south of Hormuz

Two tankers were set ablaze and brought to a halt south of the Strait of Hormuz after hitting Iranian mines, the Revolutionary Guards' Navy said

USDA scientists fenced 1 hectare of aspen against elk but allowed deer, bears and other animals through; within 1 year, protected trees gained 14.5 cm more height

Research on a ranch in Colorado highlighted the effectiveness of a unique fence in fostering the growth of young aspens. It successfully kept elk

Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, arrives in Mumbai for three-day India visit, set to meet S Jaishankar

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Tuesday, October 20, for a three-day visit to India, with trade, energy secu

End the Ravana of Addiction This Dussehra, Urges Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizes the need to combat addiction alongside celebrating Dussehra, urging respect for women and societal values. End t

Marco Rubio lands in Mumbai as New Delhi, Washington push to close trade deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in India to enhance cooperation in energy, trade, and defense matters. His visit focuses on advancing the In

Rubio lands in India; Jaishankar talks, Jamnagar trip on agenda

US secretary of state Marco Rubio commenced his three-day visit to India on Tuesday, landing in Mumbai to engage in meaningful discussions with e

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Mumbai, set to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for an official visit to India. Rubio is accompanied by his wife, Jeanette

Release Date for Venkateshs Film Aadarsh Kutumbam Rescheduled to October 30

The release of Venkateshs film Aadarsh Kutumbam has been postponed to October 30, creating excitement among fans. Release Date for Venkateshs Fil

Kharge to raise SIR, delimitation concerns with PM Modi tomorrow

'There's still plenty of time': Boland confident of Australia pushing for win in Gqeberha

Digital Desk | Gqeberha, Oct 20 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Scott Boland is confident of Australia pushing for a win against South Africa in the

Shafali Verma Reprimanded by ICC After Throwing Ball in Frustration Against Zimbabwe

India vice-captain Shafali Verma receives an official ICC reprimand and one demerit point for throwing the ball in frustration after dropping a c

Kering is betting big on India

As it works to make its portfolio more environmentally conscious, the parent company of Gucci and Saint Laurent has backed three young Indian sta

Two Bay of Bengal systems likely to bring widespread rain to Keralam; yellow alert for 7 districts on October 20

Yellow alert for seven districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam on Tuesday, where isolated heavy showers are expected during the next 24 ho

Winter schedule: Lucknow airport expands operations to 134 flights, restarts Bangkok service

The winter schedule begins on October 25 and will be fully implemented by November 1

Tarique Rahman visits Durga Puja pavilions in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Government said it raised its Durga Puja grant from 4 crore taka to 5 crore taka

Uttarakhand CM Dhami performs Kanya Pujan, prays on Maha Navami

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Shree Charani, Deepti Sharma maintain dominance in ICC Women

DUBAI: Indian spinners Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma continue their dominance in ICC T20I Rankings for bowlers, while pacers Kranti Gaud and Na

Hormuz could be 'redundant' in 5 years, replaced by new routes: HSBC CEO

The conflict has highlighted the world's heavy reliance on the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas

Whats driving the wave of unrest across Europe?

Crowds have taken to the streets for weeks in major cities, resulting in arrests, looting, injuries, and violence across France, Italy and Albani

Watch: Tiger Shroff firing case: Suspects mother alleges son was lured and trapped

Amit Shah Meets Family of Anti-Drug Activist Vikramjeet Singh in Punjab

Amit Shah visited Vikramjeet Singhs family in Punjab, addressing demands for justice and support in the fight against drug violence. Amit Shah Me

Trouble mounts for ex-Kerala Minister Veena George after gunman retracts statement

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 20 (IANS) The case over the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists

GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares slide again as oil stays high; AI earnings in focus

European shares fell for the second straight day on Tuesday, as another rise in crude oil prices kept risk sentiment in check, while investor foc

RBI Measures Strengthen Rupee: Short-Term Relief Or Long-Term Bet?

For investors, the rupee's recent recovery is not a reason to make sudden changes to portfolios. Currency movements can be sharp, but short-term.

Meet the researchers leaving US because of Trump

New York: Halley Froehlich was sure shed spend her scientific career in the United States. Her family has been in America since the 1700s. But ov

Bhagyashree urges people to burn inner evils along with Ravan this Dussehra

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashree has urged people to look beyond the traditional burning of Ravan this Dussehra and work

'Russia Won't Abandon Iran': Lavrov's Big Declaration As Tehran Hosts Russian Foreign Minister

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has delivered a strong message to US President Donald Trump during his visit to Tehran, declaring that Mos

Crop Loss, Daughters Medical Fees Drive Latur Farmer to Suicide

Kshirsagar posted the clip online, asking why he hadn't received government relief despite losing his soybean crop to a dry spell before taking t

IAF chief takes final trainer sortie near Hyderabad

Hyderabad: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who will superannuate at the end of this month, flew a Kiran aircraft at the Air Force Academy (

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits historic Radha Govinda temple in Rangpur for Durga Puja

DHAKA: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Durga Puja pandal at the historic Radha Govinda Dharmasabha Temple in Rangpur on Tues

Amit Shahs Punjab Visit Sparks Political Controversy

Amit Shahs Punjab visit faces criticism from Congress and AAP, raising concerns over drug issues and government accountability. Amit Shahs Punjab

Netflix faces mounting challenges in keeping users engaged

Layoffs and leadership changes have not yielded the levels of user engagement and growth that the streaming giant was seeking

Govt expands conditions for return of goods in SEZ units from domestic tariff area

SEZ units may now return unsold DTA goods within 30 days of clearance, with strict identity, non-benefit proof, and inventory requirements, while

Ex-CIA Director To Decode 'War In Times Of AI' At NDTV World Summit

After retiring from the military in August 2011, Petraeus became Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in September that year, following Se