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Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.79 against U.S. dollar in early trade

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.75, touched 94.79, and gained 20 paise from its previous close

Asian Games 2026 review: Aichi-Nagoya should be the springboard for Indian athletes

Teen archer Kumkum, the womens hockey team, markswoman Neeru and wrestlers Aman and Sujeet stood out with their exploits; the biggest areas of co

Carney says U.S. trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path

This referendum comes at the worst possible time. The world has become more dangerous and divided. Some outside our borders are working to break

U.S. considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report

Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which erupted with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the summer

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Japans Takaichi calls population decline a quietly advancing national crisis

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to formulate a comprehensive population strategy by the end of the year, in a policy speech to parliament

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Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.79 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 20 paise to 94.79 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on softening of the American currency

Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.79 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee appreciated 20 paise to 94.79 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on softening of the American currency and the positive imp

Stock markets trade lower during early session amid profit-taking

Relentless foreign fund outflows and a decline in blue-chip Reliance Industries after a 4% rally in the previous trade added to the overall beari

Nestle India shares tank 9% in 2 days as firm flags inflation risks in Q2

Analysts said that Nestle India's sales growth is expected to be optically lower in H2FY27 vs H1FY27, which is more due to the base effect and no

Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028

Sales of Teslas aging lineup of EVs have declined over the past two years, although high gas prices helped boost deliveries in the third quarter

CJP 'Tiranga' Yatra LIVE Updates: Central Delhi secured ahead of march; Dipke calls for solidarity

Delhi is bracing for the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march on Friday called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding the release of Saurav Das and As

SC rejects plea against Shaadi Mubarak, Kalyana Lakshmi schemes

Hyderabad: The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 15, rejected a petition challenging a Telangana High Court order that allowed the Shaadi Mubara

Ranabaali X review is here; what internet users are saying about Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna's film

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's much-awaited action epic Ranabaali hit theatres on October 16, joining the box office competition with

Ambani's Reliance welcomes Starlink competition in first response to Musk

Jio's own satellite services await clearances, Reliance said on October 16, 2026

Indian Super League 2026-27 garners 65 million YouTube views in first week

NorthEast United FC versus Mohun Bagan Super Giant was the most-viewed fixture on the English feed, recording 17 million views

Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk uploads video showing Tesla flying over a truck and other vehicles, watch viral footage

Teslas redesigned Roadster recently stunned audiences by performing aerial maneuvers, including driving upside down and flying briefly, at a Spac

Trump Will Rally Georgia Republicans Despite Party Divisions In Battleground State

President Trump is the unequivocal leader, best messenger, and unmatched motivator for the Republican Party, said White House spokesperson Davis

Stent safety concerns reach Centre after reports of complications with Indian-made devices in Sri Lanka

BJP's NV Subhash Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Supreme Court Petition, Alleges False Narrative

Subhash further claimed that Gandhi was attempting to build a false narrative around the electoral process, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

RBI's rupee defence comes at a cost as liquidity dries up, yields rise

The RBI's measures have curbed speculative dollar demand but tightened forex liquidity and raised hedging costs, while high oil prices and capita

Yashasvi Jaiswal Excluded from Mumbai Squad for Ranji Trophy Match Against Himachal Pradesh

Yashasvi Jaiswal will miss the upcoming Ranji Trophy match as he joins India A for a series in New Zealand. Yashasvi Jaiswal Excluded from Mumbai

Ranabaali Real Story: When nearly 1 crore died in the Great Madras famine in 1870s. Who were the real Ranabaali and Jayamma?

Is Ranabaali a real story? Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali draws inspiration from the Great Madras Famine of 187678. Here's w

US midterms 2026: What is at stake for Trump, Republicans and Democrats

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election; republicans currently control both chamb

Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

French President Emmanuel Macron said it was crucial that Ukraine receive all the means necessary to protect itself after meeting Mr. Zelenskyy

Leaders Urge Action Against Food Waste on World Food Day

On World Food Day, Indian leaders emphasize the importance of reducing food waste and ensuring nutrition for all citizens. Leaders Urge Action Ag

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launches 4 digital finance initiatives

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched four digital financial management initiatives aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability. These

ASDD bulk deletions effected by ECI without due procedure through autogenerated Form-7s signed by EROs

Form-7s were auto-generated for lakhs of voters, with ERO in place of the objector. Deletions were effected without notice period

Meta releases weights for Muse Spark Open

Meta described its Muse Spark Open as the most capable US open-weight model to date

US says Trump didn't order curbs on Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield

The statement pushes back against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's claim that Trump and Elon Musk restricted access to the satellite technology, a

Russia: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kamchatka Region, Tsunami Threat Under Assessment

The earthquake occurred at an estimated depth of around 140 km (87 miles), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Nifty opens lower despite gap-up; IT stocks lead gains as markets digest inflation worries

IT stocks propel gains even as broader benchmarks waver post-gap, with inflation jitters keeping risk sentiment in check ahead of macro cues and

Trump Warns of Drug Cartel Control in Mexico, Vows to Intensify Smuggling Crackdown

President Trump claims drug cartels control Mexico and announces intensified efforts against drug smuggling networks. Trump Warns of Drug Cartel

Navratri 2026 Day 6: Maa Katyayani Puja Vidhi and Significance

The sixth day of Shardiya Navratri 2026 is observed on Friday, October 16, dedicated to Maa Katyayanithe fierce yet benevolent warrior manifestat

Kotak Life, investors Mukul Agrawal, Ashish Kacholia acquire shares in Fusion CX ahead of IPO

The company has fixed a price band of 275-289 per share, valuing the company at approximately 4,200 crore at the upper end of the price band

Army plans underground protective infrastructure along China, Pakistan borders

The Northern Command has invited tenders, giving time till November 7 for vendors to submit responses for 19 different projects

UN officials, experts call for urgent, science-backed action and systemic solutions to heat crisis

The WMO warns that the prevailing El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific are most likely to intensify into a very strong event

Ruckus in Central Delhi ahead of CJP march, NSUI, Youth Congress members detained at Parliament Street

The Delhi Police detained Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib, NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar and several other Congress

137 medical shops pulled up for illegal drug sales in Telangana

Hyderabad: The drug wing of the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TGSAFE) on Thursday, October 15, pulled up 137 medica

NSUI stages protest outside Parliament Street police station over assault case FIR

Earthquake Of Magnitude 7 Strikes Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula

The Kamchatka Peninsula lies on a tectonic belt known as the Ring of Fire, which surrounds most of the Pacific Ocean, and is a hotspot for seismi

Q2 impact: TechM shares gain 5% as analysts raise earnings estimate, target

Tech Mahindra shares jumped 5 per cent and emerged as the top Sensex gainer after the Q2 results. SBI Securities said that it expects Tech Mahind

CBSE 2027 Board Exam Date Sheet: Class 10th, 12th timetable expected soon

CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exam date sheet for 2027 is expected to be released soon at cbse.gov.in. Over 45 lakh students are expected to a

Ilhan Omar's US Citizenship Under Probe, Team Trump May Deport Her: Report

Agents with Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, seized Omar's personal cell phone during the searc

Hyderabad may receive NE monsoon rains as IMD issues yellow alert

Hyderabad: Hyderabad may receive three days of North-East monsoon rains as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert. T

Crude oil futures fall as IEA agrees to complete remaining oil releases

At 9.34 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $105.22, down by 0.66%, and November crude oil futures on WTI were at $97.21, down by 0.

India-Kazakstan seek to build defence industry partnership

A Defence Industry Seminar was organized by the Embassy of India in Kazakhstan to promote collaboration. Fourteen Indian defence industries were

CJP hardens stand on SIR issue; INDIA bloc to meet CJI, hold protest march

The Delhi Police registered 20 FIRs in connection with the protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday

Gujarat Unveils 101 New Food Distribution Centers for Workers

Gujarats Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurates 101 new food centers to support workers, aiming to serve 45,000 meals daily. Gujarat Unveils

SEBI settlement rules set apart settlement payments from recovery of wrongful gains

Gazette-notified framework distinguishes financial obligations, stage-based calculations and a 60-day window for settling cases before a show-cau

Central Park secured, CCTVs installed, central forces deployed: Delhi braces for CJP's 'Tiranga' march

The security in Delhi has been massively enhanced in view of 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march on Friday called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) seeking

China's trade barriers remain a hurdle to closer bilateral ties: Sitharaman

Finance Minister said that Chinese non-tariff barriers are restricting Indian exports of generic drugs, beef, and vegetables, complicating effort

DGCA probing Air India plane incident; will wait for final report: Naidu

An Air India plane from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday following a hijack alert that later turned out to be false, and re

Houthis are helping Iran turn Saudi Arabia into a pressure point: Here's how

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are increasing, disrupting investments and key infrastructure. The Houthis are seeking recognition and an end to r

16 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in green as rally in IT shares continues

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session in green amid a rally in IT stocks and positive global cues. The 30-sh

Investors temper Anthropic IPO valuation expectations over revenue growth slowdown, sources say

Anthropic told potential IPO investors that Q3 revenue rose 45% to $16.8B from Q2 and that it was adjusted-profit profitable for the quarter

Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna Reports Record Campaign Fund of Nearly $17 Million

Ro Khannas campaign fund reaches $17 million, the highest for any Indian-American federal candidate, as he outpaces his Republican rival. Indian-

Prashant Bhushan's 'Want Regime Change' Call, BJP Says We Told You So

Prashant Bhushan also said spreading disaffection against a government is not a crime in a democracy, adding that the struggle is now eally for

Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Saves 60-Year-Old Man's Life With CPR In Lucknow

The Lucknow Police shared the incident as an example of how timely action and proper training can help save a person's life.

China's trade barriers biggest hurdle in bilateral ties, says Nirmala Sitharaman; flags $100 billion deficit

Nirmala Sitharaman has identified China's constraints on Indian exports as a crucial hindrance to trade advancement. The finance minister reporte

Suspension of cellular internet services needed in exigencies: MHA reply to SC notice

Why Management institutes need to update their HR curriculum

As HR becomes a strategic, data-literate, technology-aware function with people at its core, B-schools need to teach digital fluency as well as h

India's family offices bet on homegrown AI firms to catch up with US, China

Azim Premji's family office, QED Innovation Labs and Ranjan Pai's family office are backing homegrown AI firms, even as India's AI investment of

Who Is Indian-American Uday Ruddarraju? OpenAI's New Head Of Data Centres And Compute

OpenAI has appointed Indian-American executive Uday Ruddarraju, a former xAI engineer, to lead its infrastructure and computing businesses as the

October 17 Panchang: Worship of Maa Kalratri to Remove Obstacles as Sun Transits Libra

On October 17, worship Maa Kalratri and learn about significant astrological events influencing your day. October 17 Panchang: Worship of Maa Kal

NHAI Unveils Uniform Design Verification Framework For Major Bridges And Critical Highway Structures

Fresh debt sale set to rattle Indian bonds as rate-hike jitters persist

The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield may trade between 7.38% and 7.42%, according to a trader at a primary dealership, after closing at 7.3921% in

Indias consistently rich more prone to heart disease than thepoor: study

The cardiac conditions among the sustained rich in India ranged from a higher likelihood of congestive heart failure, heart attack, abnormal hear

Chandrababu Naidu builds Southern Alliance, reaches out to rival CMs

In a bid to unite Southern states, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is meticulously orchestrating a Southern Alliance among st

Musk gives $158 mn to GOP super PAC for Texas Senate race, filings show

Musk has donated more than $330 mn in the current US election cycle, leading political donors from both parties, with the latest contributions ap

Ukraine's resumption of strikes on Russian refineries is 'disgrace', Trump says

Ukraine's recent decision to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries has drawn criticism from Trump, who emphasizes the impact on global energy

Mumbai Horror: 10-Year-Old Girl Throws Toddler Down Staircase

The toddler sustained severe head injuries and was immediately rushed to a hospital, where she was declared dead.

Delhi Police issue warning ahead of CJP, AAP-backed gathering at Central Park

NDMC has requested appropriate security arrangements to prevent any unauthorised entry into the park.

Couldnt wait to kill Indians: US teens manifesto reveals Hindu temple attack plot

IRCTC told to deposit Rs 50 crore for not passing on GST benefit

Hyderabad: Every bottle of Rail Neer sold at Rs 15 after GST came into force carried a tax benefit that never reached passengers, the Goods and S

Govt Hikes Windfall Tax On Petrol, Cuts Levy On Diesel Exports

The Finance ministry in a notification said the duty hikes will be effective from October 16.

Free Entry for Women Fans at India-Zimbabwe T20 Series in Raipur

Women cricket fans will enjoy free entry at the India-Zimbabwe T20 series in Raipur, enhancing the festive atmosphere. Free Entry for Women Fans

Q2 Results Today Live: DLF, LTM, Oberoi, PNB, Urban Company, Ujjivan SFB, Federal Bank to announce Q2 results, Nestle, Jio, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Life, HDFC AMC, Persistent Systems, 360 One WAM, Angel One, Polycab shares in focus

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Hyderabad Commissioner VC Sajjanar oversees Operation Kavach

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar, on Thursday, October 15, oversaw Operation Kavach across the city. Several people were b

Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Russias Kamchatka Peninsula

AI 'most consequential change' to US and global economies in my lifetime: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh called artificial intelligence the most consequential change to the US and global economies in his lifetime, ca

Reliance says it welcomes satellite competition, including Musk's Starlink

Reliance Industries welcomed satellite broadband competition, including Starlink, in India, signaling a clearer stance amid Musks push to operate

Trump claims drug cartels control Mexico, vows tougher action

Perez said the administration had provided unprecedented support to first responders and border enforcement personnel.

The Healing Power of Poi: A Sacred Herb Linked to Goddess Katyayani

Explore the health benefits of Poi, a medicinal herb associated with Goddess Katyayani, celebrated on the sixth day of Navratri. The Healing Powe

Russian extradited to US over tech smuggling

A 52-year-old Russian national, Alexander Suvorov, has been extradited from Sweden to the US to face charges of allegedly running a procurement n

Wipro shares gain nearly 2% after Q2 results; brokerages remain bearish

Wipro's net profit fell 1.4 per cent year-on-year to 3,201 crore in the second quarter of financial year 2027.

Mumbai police ban photography, circulation of images of half-submerged Durga idols

Mumbai police have issued a prohibitory order regarding the shooting and circulation of images or videos. This order applies to floating or half-

DoT readies Cabinet note on Satcom spectrum charges; approval may come in coming days

Domestic companies would be encouraged to participate in the sector rather than India depending solely on foreign players

SC mandates free movement and no illegal detentions, subject to public order

The court said the authorities must detail in their affidavits whether they had complied with the courts October 9 order to issue traffic and rai