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Delhi Cabinet clears plan to create 50-cr. corpus for start-ups

Hyderabad: Nehru Zoo Sees 20,480 Visitors Amid Dasara Rush

To manage the rush, additional ticket counters were opened and extra security guards deployed at various locations to safeguard the animals, offi

Stop Vote Chori Protest in London Draws Pro-Modi Counter-Protest

Tamil Nadu adopts new GST checks

Godavari Levels Dip, Farmers Worry Over Irrigation

However, irrigation department officials have ruled out a shortage for the kharif crop.

Karnataka: Not a day goes by without Kumaraswamy taking aim at Congress and Shivakumar

Over the past few months, hardly a day has gone by without Kumaraswamy issuing statements, holding protests or raising fresh allegations against

Farmers face 15% loss as poultry feed costs surge

Poultry farmers are currently experiencing losses of approximately 15% due to rising livestock feed costs. Key ingredients have seen price increa

10 p.m. deadline, police deployment clouding pujo festivities at Delhis C.R. Park: organisers

Huge Arrangements for Dasara Festival

In the shandy market in Navipet, sales of sheep and goats reached around Rs 7 crores.

Stir for students union enters Day 7 in Jamia

Maharashtra UCC Panel puts live-in, women's property rights in focus

The seven-member drafting committee panel, headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai, has opened a website for the people, where 37 q

Army officer's wife booked on charges of spying for China

An Army officer's wife has been booked in Jammu for alleged espionage, accused of using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to write analytical pape

Army Major's wife, ChatGPT, Claude & China links: How this Indian woman landed in the middle of Jammu espionage probe

An Army officers wife has been booked in Jammu in an alleged espionage case for reportedly preparing research papers on sensitive national securi

ED to seek Dubai's help via letters rogatory in probe against ex-Kerala CM, kin

ED's investigation centres on allegations that CMRL paid Exalogic Rs 2.78 crore under the guise of IT consultancy and related services despite al

CM participates in Yamuna cleaning drive, urges citizens to join in

A hundred years ago | Opium smoking under Govt. auspices

Uttar Pradesh Khadi festival begins in Meerut

The exhibition features a collection of products, including Khadi garments, Banarasi silk sarees, warm clothes, Kashmiri shawls, dry fruits, croc

Seat Dispute on APSRTC Bus Leaves Two Women Injured

A dispute between two women over seat allocation on an APSRTC bus travelling from Tuni to Rajamahendravaram escalated into a violent attack near

Watch: How Neha Bora and women activists are leading protests against Gyanesh Kumar | Insight India

Two weeks after people took to the streets to protest the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Tata Sons reviews AoA to meet Sebi listing norms

Tata Sons is reviewing its Articles of Association to comply with Sebi listing regulations, which may impact the influence of Tata Trusts on boar

Divine Beauty's Grace On The Beastly Ignorance

Starlink speed restrictions seem deliberate: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

After sending vehicles connected to Starshield to Europe to conduct speed checks and finding they operated normally outside Ukraine, officials in

Congress MP Pawan Khera Criticizes Punjab Government Over Law and Order Issues

Pawan Khera slams Punjab and central governments, asserting public discontent over law and order and drug issues in the state. Congress MP Pawan

Developing minds in a digital world, a changing India

Digital innovation must be balanced with childrens cognitive, emotional and social development

Ukraine hits Saint Petersburg refinery

Trump last week announced an energy ceasefire -- which neither side said they agreed to beforehand -- that quickly collapsed, with Moscow continu

Mumbai Police Heighten VIP Security Following Tiger Shroff Shooting Incident

In response to a shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff, Mumbai police have increased security for VIPs, pledging swift action against the perp

A case for joining the global carbon coalition

India should join the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets, as it aligns well with the countrys decarbonisation choices

West Bengal Government Takes Action Following Durga Puja Stampede

In response to a stampede during Durga Puja, West Bengal government issues notices to three committees for safety violations. West Bengal Governm

Bengaluru: Two minors detained for murdering 13-year-old boy

Self-taught artist recreates the magnificence of Tamil Nadus temples in miniature

Self-taught micro artist Kaviyarasan draws inspiration from Tamil Nadus temple architecture to create intricate works on tiny surfaces and hopes

What made this US woman in Delhi fall in love with India? Internet has suggestions after her kirana store video goes viral

An American woman living in New Delhi, Kristen Fischer, has sparked an online conversation after sharing a video of her visit to a neighbourhood

Nagenthran criticises TVK-led government over lack of monsoon preparedness

He says rainwater stagnation in many parts of Chennai is due to the alleged lack of precautionary measures

Iran's new defence minister threatens US

Tragic Accident Claims Life of 69-Year-Old in Pune Construction Site Fall

A 69-year-old man fell into a deep pit at a construction site in Pune, leading to his tragic death. The incident raises safety concerns. Tragic A

CJI Justice inaugurates Ladakh Bench of High Court in Leh

LEH: In a historic milestone for the administration of justice in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, on S

CJI announces virtual SC access for Lawyers from Ladakh

LEH: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Sunday said lawyers from Leh and Kargil would soon be able to virtually access the Supreme Cour

Unsafe Truss Blamed For MVSR Collapse

An inadequately secured truss carrying heavy lights collapsed during Dandiya celebrations at MVSR College, killing one student and injuring sever

Two rounded up for stone-pelting on J

Omar seeks stringent action over attack on J&K-bound bus KARNAL: Two men have been rounded up for allegedly throwing stones at a Jammu and Kashm

Revamp functioning of Parliament

The jointly introduced Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, provide for increasing the strength of the Lok Sabha

Chorbagan pandal deaths: Overcrowding, lack of management, cops and volunteers blamed

A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals. Over 25 people were injured during this

IAF Airlifts critically ill patient from Leh to Delhi

LEH: A 30-year-old critically ill civilian patient was airlifted from Leh to Delhi in a C-130J aircraft, with the mission being carried out by th

NDA candidate Vangaveeti Radha Krishna files nomination for Vijayawada Mayor post

24 candidates have filed their nominations for the Mayors post so far, while 968 candidates have filed papers for ward member posts in Vijayawada

Haryana CM Responds to Omar Abdullah Amid Stone-Pelting Incident on Kashmir-Bound Bus

Haryanas CM Naib Singh Saini addresses Omar Abdullahs concerns over a stone-pelting incident involving a Kashmir-bound bus. Haryana CM Responds t

India bars Sugarcane-based Ethanol in 2026-27 Petrol blending tender

NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies have barred ethanol made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses from their latest pr

Gem Granites Manager Arrested, 7th Child Sexual Abuse Case Filed Against R Veeramani

The case first came to light when the Anti-Vice Squad of the Greater Chennai Police received video evidence on a pen drive. Following this, Veera

Maharashtra CEO Seeks Changes to Form 6

The Maharashtra CEOs letter seeks to remove the words new voters from the forms title and introduce an alternative declaration for applicants who

Kilambakkam Bus Terminus Marooned, Traffic Disrupted

Nearly three feet of rainwater on GST Road hampers vehicle movement amid drainage concerns.

Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt after Gunfire in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at him in Juhu area of Mumbai on Sunday evening, police said. His dr

Gujarat seeks sustained business links with diaspora in Japan to expand MSME opportunities

Digital Desk | Kobe (Japan), Oct 18 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has called for a sustained mechanism to connect businesse

Release recommendations of Thiruppugazh Committee, Anbumani urges T.N. government

He says several parts of Chennai received rainfall of an intensity comparable to a cloudburst, and if such incidents are to become frequent, it w

Panel to probe Kolkata stampede; nine IPS officers to handle festive rush

A high-powered committee led by a Calcutta High Court judge will probe the adverse incident at the Chorbagan Puja Committee. To improve crowd con

Over 15,000 Workers Carry Out Rescue, Rainwater Clearance At Night

The government described the rainfall in some areas, where precipitation exceeded 30 cm overnight, as unprecedented in volume, adding that normal

California moves 246 endangered abalone; population rises from 54 to 302

In 2023, researchers relocated 246 black abalone to a protected coastal site to encourage population growth. After three years, surveys recorded

Two Students Critical After MVSR Truss Collapse

Two students remain critical after a truss collapsed during Dandiya celebrations at MVSR College in Nadergul, as police investigate alleged negli

Siddhant Issar Makes His Big Screen Debut in Suspense Thriller Lohitaksh

Actor Siddhant Issar is set to debut in the suspense thriller Lohitaksh, receiving blessings from his father, veteran actor Puneet Issar. Siddhan

Engie plans to invest 3 billion in India by 2030

US-Designated Global Terrorist Muhammad Sarwar Dies In Lahore

Sarwar's funeral was scheduled to be held at JuD headquarters, Jamia Al-Qadsia, in Lahore's Chuburji area late on Sunday night.

Orange Alert: Chengalpet Collector Asks Officials To Keep Machinery Ready For Rescue Operations

The department said a total of about 4.15 lakh passengers have left by government buses to their native places in the last three days till Saturd

INS Sudarshini departs Omans Salalah, continues Lokayan-2026 transoceanic deployment

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Indian Navys three-masted sail training ship INS Sudarshini has departed Salalah in Oman after a four-day

BJD files police complaint over deepfake videos targeting senior leader Sujata Rout

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday lodged a complaint for creation and circulation of Al-ge

Jantar Mantar chhoo-mantar, not protests

Jantar Mantar has recently been officially designated as a site for demonstrations in India. Jantar Mantar's transformation follows a history of

'Violent, fast-moving fire swept through': Canadian PM confirms 4 dead in CFB Wainwright blaze

City scrapes through first monsoon spell amid widespread waterlogging

Floodwater drained in most parts of the city by dawn, barring Perambur and Velachery. No rain-related fatalities or major accidents were reported

'We begged for antibodies, yet': Witness recounts desperate fight for her dads COVID treatment

'That Was A Batting Masterclass': Zimbabwe Captain Nkomo On India's Chase

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo hailed India's batting performance in the second T20I of the three-ma

Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO Heads of Govt meeting in Tajikistan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to represent India at the SCO meeting in Dushanbe on October 19. The meeting will focus on regional e

London woman loses 48cm boundary fight over neighbours kitchen extension

In a surprising turn of events, a homeowner in Surbiton, London, lost a legal dispute concerning a narrow 48-centimetre strip of land. It was det

Anbumani Urges Government To Improve Chennais Stormwater Drainage

He said there is also a risk of the situation worsening this year due to the impact of El Nio. Climate change, which is threatening the world, co

Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula head into first debate a week before vote

Brazilian supporters held rallies for presidential candidates on Sunday as leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Fla

Army officers' wife booked for 'espionage'

Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered a case against the wife of an Army officer. She is accused of sharing sensitive information with foreign

Indian Postal Department Intensifies Special Campaign for Cleanliness and E-Waste Management

The Indian Postal Department ramps up efforts in cleanliness and e-waste management as part of its Special Campaign 6. Indian Postal Department I

Conjoined Twins With 2 Heads, 1 Torso Die Week After Birth At Odisha Hospital

Dicephalic parapagus is a rare form of conjoined twinning in which two heads share a single body. Such cases occur in approximately one in every

Car Gets Stuck In Waterlogged Tambaram Subway

Cars, autorickshaws and two-wheelers travelling from GST Road towards the Tambaram-Velachery Main Road use the underpass

Dua Lipa fights Samsung bid to dismiss $15m lawsuit over alleged photo use

Dua Lipa is opposing Samsungs bid to dismiss her $15 million lawsuit over the alleged unauthorised use of her photograph on television packaging.

Revenue, TNPCB officials seal illegal dyeing units near Chinnalapatti; power lines too disconnected after Collectors directive

5 Municipal Wards Set for Unanimous Election in Favour of TD

Five municipal wards would see unanimous elections of Telugu Desam nominees in Tadipatri municipality in Anantapur district as no YSRC candidates

Stone pelting on bus in Haryana: J&K leaders seek action

A Kashmir-bound passenger bus was attacked in Haryana, resulting in the injury of an elderly traveller. The event drew widespread condemnation fr

Anthropic to commit 5% stake to new public benefit fund

Anthropic said on Sunday it will commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund, subject to stockholder approval, with the stake potentiall

69-year-old man dies after falling into 10-foot-deep pit at Pune civic work site

Digital Desk | Pune, Oct 18 (IANS) A 69-year-old man died after falling into an 8 to 10-foot-deep pit dug for a drainage line project by the Pune

Rains Disrupt More Than 20 Flights In Chennai

As the rain eased, flights that had been holding in the air began landing in Chennai one after another.

Punjab CM Unveils New Sohna Products at SIAL Paris to Boost Global Market Presence

Punjabs CM Bhagwant Mann launches new Sohna products at SIAL Paris, enhancing the states agricultural export potential. Punjab CM Unveils New Soh

North Chennai Inundation Due To Heavy Rains In Short Time: Minister Rajmohan

During the rains, water indentation takes place at several places in Chennai and the government has taken precautionary measures.

Raising Awareness About Cyber Fraud Through Cyber Dandiya: Commissioner Dr. Ramesh

Cyberabad police organised Cyber Dandiya, drawing around 1,500 participants to combine Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations with cybercrime awarene

Many Areas Near Tambaram Inundated, 10 Electric Poles Lean

Blocked drains leave low-lying areas waterlogged as residents seek urgent action to prevent flooding.

Russia sanctions waiver a 60-day pause: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that India remained heavily reliant on Russian oil even as it had diversified its energy sources

Himachal CM opens two blocks of state Secretariat

Digital Desk | Shimla, Oct 18 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inaugurated Blocks 1 and 2 of Phase IV of t

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Criticizes Opposition Amid Ayodhya Visit

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attacks opposition protests, emphasizing that governments change through votes, not threats. Assam Chief Minister Hi

Is fast-rising all-rounder Dhir the missing piece in Indias T20 puzzle?

The Indian bowling attack has been rather mediocre in pace spearheads Bumrahs absence

So Long As There Is Shai, There Is Hope For West Indies

A sentimental attachment to the halcyon days of West Indian cricket, with their armada of fast bowlers and hard-hitting batsmen may have led to a

Manipuri language to be included in Sansad Bhashini for real-time translation in parliamentary proceedings

Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 18 (IANS) The Manipuri language will be included in Sansad Bhashini to facilitate real-time translation and transcript