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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee gets bailable warrants from Delhi court in 2018 defamation case

The Saket Court in Delhi has issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case, said officials on Saturday. The ca

Haryana Hurricanes Triumph Over Punjab Aeroskikers in Volleyball Champions League Opener

Haryana Hurricanes and Ayodhya Garjan secure victories in the Volleyball Champions League, showcasing strong performances in their opening matche

Bigg Boss 20: Aman Gandhi Reportedly Evicted from Salman Khan

October 17, 2026: Bigg Boss 20 continues to make headlines as tensions rise inside the house and contestants face elimination. According to media

Lifestyle disease tests, health cards for captive elephants in Keralam

Seventeen elephants brought from different parts of the State undergo first round of screening in a first-of-its-kind initiative that checks suga

El Nino concerns: Hyderabad tanker bookings double; households told to cut water use by 20%

Of the 16 mandals in Hyderabad district, only three received normal rainfall so far, while the remaining 13 were experiencing a rainfall deficit,

Centre notifies new penalty rules for court fee stamp violations in UTs

New Delhi, Oct 17: The Centre has notified new rules governing penalties for violations of court fee stamp regulations in union Territories (UTs)

Strong Earthquake Hits Pakistan, Measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Khuzdar, Pakistan, causing panic among residents but no immediate reports of damage. Strong Earthquake Hits Pak

Bihar Weather Today, October 17: Winter Chill Sets In; Check Weather Forecast for Durga Puja

Bihar, October 17, 2026: Winter is beginning to make its presence felt in Bihar, with mornings and evenings bringing a mild chill while daytime t

AI debt, municipal bonds offer opportunities amid market volatility: Goldman Sachs

Alex Finston says credit markets had remained resilient despite rising interest rates, increased AI-related borrowing and differences in performa

Children have fundamental right to access and use internet: Supreme Court

The court took a practical view that children did not cease to use the internet merely because the law prohibits them from doing so; it also stat

BDA to opt for vertical growth in its future layouts

Haris bats for BDA to be restored as LPA for Bengaluru

BDA to call tenders for Packages 2 and 3 for Bengalurus PRR-1 by November

Hebbal short tunnel: 1,072 trees to be transplanted, 56 to be felled, says BDA Chairman

Shah Rukh Khan's King to Release Teaser on November 2

King is slated to be released in theaters on December 24, 2026.

The World title match is like an hourglass its always the same opponent: Nepomniachtchi

The Russian GM recently got a measure of revenge for his 2021 World championship loss, beating Magnus Carlsen to help his side win the Global Che

Pageant or pillar: what exactly is the Laver Cup?

Where does the tournament, modelled on golfs Ryder Cup, stand in tennis? What does it bring to the sport? And for how long will its carefully eng

Book Excerpt | Moments That Shaped the Mahabharata

Bestselling author Dr. Arun Krishnans new book, Mahakshana, offers a strikingly relevant retelling of the Mahabharata.

Two Terrorists Killed in Army Operation Near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

Kupwara, October 17, 2026: The Indian Army has killed two terrorists in an encounter near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara

Earthquake of Magnitude 5.7 Jolts Pakistan's Balochistan

The earthquake struck at 6:30 am at a depth of 13 km, and its epicentre was 86 km northeast of Khuzdar town

BJP and Shiv Sena Respond to Congress Leaders Comments on Tipu Sultan

Maharashtras political tensions rise as BJP and Shiv Sena challenge Congress leaders remarks on Tipu Sultans legacy. BJP and Shiv Sena Respond to

Ex-Health Minister Veena Recalls Harassment After Muraleedharans Remarks

The CPI(M) leader claimed that she had faced personal attacks, physical assaults, cyber harassment and false propaganda during the previous LDF g

Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026: Aries, Gemini and Aquarius to Have a Favourable Day

Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026: Saturday may bring favourable developments for several zodiac signs, according to the daily horoscope. Aries n

Aadhaar Authentication Made Mandatory for PM CARES Children

New Delhi: The Centre has made Aadhaar authentication or proof of possession of an Aadhaar number necessary for availing scholarship benefits und

Lehra Do Tiranga march: Delhi Police files multiple FIRs

New Delhi: Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs in connection with alleged violation of prohibitory orders in Connaught Place ahead of the C

Slick diplomacy: Trumps crude u-turn on Russia sanctions bails out India

Punetha Warns of Strict Action against Poll-Related Violence in AP

Punetha said that additional security would be provided at the nomination centers

CJP Activists Arrest Sparks Row as Prakash Raj Questions Modi Govt

Abhijeet Dipke, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the planned Lehra Do Tiranga rally in the national capital, was scheduled to be produce

Hema Malini Celebrates Durga Saptami, Remembers Her Role as Maa Kali

Hema Malini shares a nostalgic video on Durga Saptami, reflecting on her iconic role as Maa Kali in Jay Dakshineshwar Kali Maa. Hema Malini Celeb

Delhi gets over 2.3 lakh new voter registrations from Aug 31 to Oct 15

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Deva, composer whose music announced Rajinikanth's stardom, dies at 75 in Chennai

Deva, a celebrated figure in Tamil cinema, has passed away in Chennai after experiencing chest pain. His unique musical style particularly enrich

Abhijeet Dipke's arrest turned into arrest by Delhi Police

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke has been arrested, following his detention on Friday when he stepped out to participate in a r

BJP veteran LK Advani diagnosed with chest infection, condition stable: Hospital

Veteran BJP leader and former party president LKAdvani is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Delhi af

Mahabubnagar: Speeding Cars Hit Two-Wheeler, Woman Dies

The injured and the deceased were shifted to the Mahabubnagar Government General Hospital.

Can social media bans protect young peoples mental health? Research suggests bans arent the answer

Australia was one of the first with a ban on kids under 16 on social media starting in December 2025, followed soon after by the UK with a simila

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee faces court warrants over 2018 video targeting BJP IT cell

NDA Confident of Winning All Eight Seats in Bihars MLC Elections, Says Sanjay Jha

Sanjay Jha expresses confidence in NDAs victory in Bihars MLC elections, highlighting strong local support for their candidates. NDA Confident of

Veteran BJP leader Advani admitted to Delhi

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to Apollo Hospital late Friday evening after complaining o

Lehra do Tiranga: Delhi Police files multiple FIRs for violation of prohibitory orders

The prohibitory orders, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, banned mass gatherings in Connaught Place and adjoini

Shattering stereotypes around disability frame by frame

The Association of People with Disabilities haslaunched AS i AM, a photography and videography competitiontoshow the real and complex lives of pe

Shattering stereotypes around disability frame by frame

The Association of People with Disabilities haslaunched AS i AM, a photography and videography competitiontoshow the real and complex lives of pe

Jake Fraser-McGurk Hits 14-Ball Half-Century in One-Day Cup but Fails to Break Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Australian opening batter Jake Fraser-McGurk delivered a stunning batting performance in the ongoing One-Day Cup, scoring a half-century in just

Three Convicted in 2022 Murder Case Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Srinagar

Three individuals received life sentences for their roles in a 2022 murder case in Srinagar, highlighting the importance of legal accountability.

District Judo Championship Rajouri promotes sportsmanship, discipline, self-defence amongst children

The District Judo Championship is being organised at the Indoor Complex of the Sports Stadium, Rajouri, with the aim of encouraging children to p

Nashik: Court Hands Death Penalty to Man For 2025 Rape-Murder of Minor Girl

The trial court at Malegaon town in the north Maharashtra district termed the crime as he rarest of rare while pronouncing the sentence.

Rajouri judo championship promotes sportsmanship and self-defence

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Ajinkya Shinde challenges detention of CJP activists waving flag

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Ukraines Zelenskiy blasts U.S.-Russian diesel deal, welcomes bigger European role in peace process

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called Russias stance a parody of peace negotiations, as President Vladimir Putin said Moscows planned security zon

Former Deputy PM LK Advani hospitalised with stable chest infection

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Akhilesh Yadav poses 12 questions to Centre on banking sector issues

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L.K. Advanis stable at Apollo Hospitals, Nadda pays visit

98-year-old BJP leader L.K. Advanl was taken to the hospital around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 and was undergoing treatment

Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation and S M Sehgal Foundation Earn National Recognition for Community-Led Water Stewardship in Telangana

BusinessWire India Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 17: Anandana, The Coca-Cola India Foundation, and S M Sehgal Foundation have been recog

Veteran Composer Deva Passes Away

He is also known as Thenisai Thendral, passed away in Chennai on Saturday, October 17, according to reports.

Kerala Excise Extradites MDMA Case Accused Fugitive From UAE

Shaun Sunil Bret (24) of Attipra and the eighth accused in an MDMA seizure case registered in Thiruvananthapuram in 2023, was brought back to the

India Extends Maldives Rs 3,000 Crore Currency Swap Facility On Concessional Terms

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Balochistan, Pakistan, on Saturday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake s

Abhishek Nair Praises Shai Hope, Calls Him a Unique Player for India to Face

Abhishek Nair emphasizes the need for India to dismiss Shai Hope quickly in the crucial T20 match against West Indies in Bengaluru. Abhishek Nair

Severe Cold in Uttarakhand and Himachal After Snowfall; Rajasthan Temperature Drops by 6

New Delhi: Rainfall and snowfall in the northern hill states have intensified cold conditions, while changing weather has brought a drop in tempe

Russian air strike on Ukraine's Kherson kills one person, injures 19, governor says

A Russian air strike on Kherson in southern Ukraine killed one person and injured 19 others, governor Oleksandr Prokudin said on Saturday. The pe

Financial Services Institutions Bureau to be headed by SCL Das, former Secretary, MSME Ministry

Other Members of the Bureau include Arijit Basu, Satish K Marathe, R Subramanian, Siddhartha Mohanty, Neeja Kapur and T. L. Alamelu

Nagarjuna Takes Potshots At Makers Of Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam

The film was reportedly expected to release on October 2 and subsequently October 9 before being postponed at the last minute.

'Hearsay dressed up as UN report': India rejects claims of youth facing stigma amid CJP protest

Rejecting a report by a human rights expert of the United Nations (UN) that the country's youth are facing etaliation and stigmatisation for dis

Telangana secures 5 lakh tonnes of quality coal amid power demand

Hyderabad: Amid growing demand for power and the uncertainty over coal availability, the Telangana government has secured 5 lakh tonnes of high-g

Delhi Traders Urge PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal To Pause Protests Till January 31

Delhi's traders have appealed for protests to be postponed until January 31, 2027, citing disruptions to markets, transport, livelihoods and fest

IMFC chair Al-Jadaan says all members supported chair's statement despite walkout

Saudi Finance Minister Al-Jadaan, who heads the IMF's steering committee, downplayed the impact of a walkout on Saturday during remarks by Russia

AIADMK 's Palaniswami Calls For Unity To Overcome Political Challenges

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday urged party workers to strive unitedly with determination and overcome the new political challeng

Mukherjee Family Celebrates 80 Years of Durga Puja Tradition in Mumbai

The Mukherjee family invites all to join their 80th Durga Puja celebration, marking a significant cultural tradition in Mumbai. Mukherjee Family

Trump Waives Key Sanctions and Tariffs on Russian Exports

In a move offering relief to several countries, including India, US President Donald Trump has waived key sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian

Trump waives Graham law curbs, bringing relief to India and other Russian energy buyers

Ajay Devgns Mumbai bungalow faces BMC action over unauthorised construction

BMC has rejected the owners' response regarding the ongoing construction at the Juhu bungalow owned by Ajay Devgn. The civic body stated that the

Anti-CEC protest: Delhi Police registers at least 10 FIRs over assaults on protesters after sustained public pressure

The police said CCTV footage was being examined to identify the persons involved, establish the sequence of events and determine the roles of the

McClellan base closed in 2001; 25 years later, its 3,000-acre site boasts $600m in investment

On the fragrant kumkum and its legacy

The thaale hoovu or thazhampoo is used in the creation of a special blend of kumkum, and Navaratri is when one can look forward to its abundant u

Mohammed Shami omitted as Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj picked for NZ tour

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Shami not selected again; Akash Deep, Kamboj named in India's squad for NZ tour

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami continues to be sidelined from the Indian team as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced squads f

FIR By FDA Against Reliance Consumer Products Officials For Expired Food Products

FIR names officials and employees associated with Reliance Consumer Products, Reliance Retail, Blinkit and Zomato Hyperpure, along with disposal

IMF's Georgieva says regulators must watch risk from non-banks, cyberattacks and fraud

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Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before Delhi Court after detention

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke is set to be produced before a Delhi court after being detained by the Delhi Police on October 16 wh

KIIFB, the Sudha Pillai Committee report and what it means for Keralam | Explained

In its report tabled in Assembly, panel has strongly criticised Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, saying there is 'no case' for contin

Deva, veteran Tamil music composer and singer, dies at 75 in Chennai

Tamil music composer and singer Deva, popularly known as 'Thenisai Thendral', passed away in Chennai on Saturday, October 17. He was 75. He was r

Opposition Protest in Mumbai Falls Flat, Claims BJP Leader Ram Kadam

BJPs Ram Kadam criticizes the oppositions protest in Mumbai, citing low turnout and questioning political motivations. Opposition Protest in Mumb

Burma Burma operator Hunger Pangs files IPO draft papers with SEBI

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to 150 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 2.79 crore shares by existin

Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network

The cap, imposed without warning early October 15, cuts the internet data connection when a communication terminal moves faster than 160 kph, whi

Mumbai Indians, Jayawardene agree to part ways; new head coach likely

Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have mutually decided to part ways before the upcoming IPL season. The team management aims to b

Conversion and reservation: What the Supreme Court ruled | Explained

The controversy in the case of Secretary to Government versus Sameer Ahamed N. began with a man, born to Hindu parents in 1993 at Thoothukudi dis

Raj Babbar honours late wife Smita Patil on 71st birth anniversary

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Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte star in Netflix gangster series

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RFL Academy Teams Win Gold and Two Silvers at WRO Asia Pacific Open Championship 2026

India PR Distribution Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 17: Eight student teams trained by RFL Academy represented India at the World Robot

Keralam Govt Reconstitutes Waqf Board, Names Mayin Haji Chairman

The government issued an order on Friday dissolving the previous board headed by K S Hamsa, which was constituted in March this year by the previ

Russian FM Lavrov to visit Iran on Oct 19, discuss steps toward de-escalating tensions in West Asia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Tehran on October 19, where he will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghc