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NGT directs DPCC member secretary to explain laboratory readiness in Ghazipur landfill case

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Member Secretary of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to appear virtually at the ne

ANALYSIS-Hedge funds' role comes into focus following European bonds turmoil

A sharp sell-off in European government bonds this month shows how hedge funds' growing role is

China's central bank to promote foreign participation in Chinese financial markets

The governor of China's central bank said the institution will give additional support to global investors and issuers so they can participate in

IMF flags energy price risks for India, warns prolonged Middle East conflict could fuel inflation

India could face renewed inflationary pressures if the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices elevated for longer, the International Monetary F

All About Donald Tusk, Poland PM At NDTV World Summit 2026

Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, will be part of the NDTV World Summit 2026, which will be held in New Delhi on October 22

Imran Khan Ordered to Leave India Amid Controversy Over Protest Participation

Actor Imran Khan faces a notice to leave India after participating in a protest, prompting a response from his partner. Imran Khan Ordered to Lea

Vijay Inaugurates Periyar Knowledge Centre, Holds Roadshow in Coimbatore

After the inauguration event, the chief minister will leave for Keralam to attend a private event in Thrissur

As festive demand builds, BharatPe agentic AI helps merchants manage business in real time

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White crystals suddenly appearing on aged cheddar can look like mold, but they may simply be harmless calcium lactate crystals formed naturally as the cheese ages

For cheese aficionados, the appearance of white crystals on aged cheddar can spark concerns about spoilage or mold. However, these calcium lactat

Nigerian detainee booked for assaulting on-duty cops in Sondikoppa

Bengaluru: A Nigerian national lodged at the Foreigners Detention Centre in Sondikoppa, Bengaluru North taluk, has allegedly attacked police pers

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Protests Intensify at Bokaro Steel Plant Over Employment Demands

Displaced families at Bokaro Steel Plant escalate protests for permanent employment, blocking all gates except the main entrance. Protests Intens

Air traffic disrupted in Italy due to technical fault

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Karnataka suspends 52 Group-D staff over alleged recruitment fraud

Bengaluru: Fifty-two Group-D employees of Karnatakas Health and Family Welfare Department have been suspended after an inquiry allegedly found th

Meet The Top Six Contestants Of Bigg Boss 20

Scout Op, Kanika Mann, Qqzi Touqeer, Mahhi Vij, Young Das, and Arshifa Khan are likely to be the top six contestants of the ongoing season.

Indus Creed: Truth to microphone

Indus Creed weigh in on the advantages and challenges of being musicians in this day and age

Tenzing movie review: Genden Phuntsok is Mr. Amazing in Jennifer Peedoms soulful ode to an overlooked hero

A beaming Genden Phuntsok lights up Jennifer Peedoms moving act of historical restitution for a pioneering legacy dwarfed by colonial vanity

1980 murder case: Allahabad HC finds two convicts were minors, remits matter to Juvenile Justice Board

Bank Holiday on October 17, 2026: Banks to Remain Closed in Tripura on Maha Saptami

Banks will remain closed in Tripura on Saturday, October 17, 2026, on the occasion of Maha Saptami, according to the bank holiday calendar mentio

Woman allegedly killed by husband at Madanapalle lodge

Madanapalli: A domestic dispute allegedly ended in murder at a private lodge in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, where a 29-year-old woman from Karna

Security forces, police launch multiple search operations in J&Ks Poonch

The operations are aimed at strengthening security and checking possible terrorist movement in the border district, officials said.

Indian Grocery Store Owner Extradited to the U.S. on Fraud Charges Exceeding $600,000

Manjeet Singh Bedi, wanted for over $600,000 in SNAP fraud, has been extradited from India to face charges in the U.S. Indian Grocery Store Owner

Russian drone strike on Ukraine's city of Kharkiv kills 3 people, governor says

A Russian drone strike on Ukraine's city of Kharkiv killed three people and injured at least five, Oleh Synegubov, the region's governor said on

Burning Away the Filth: Delhi Ramlila Prepares 30-Ft Cockroach Effigy for

Cockroaches have unexpectedly become a major talking point in Delhi politics. On one hand, the newly formed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has hit

Bangladesh model regime change conspiracy to seize power: Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi, CJP

Stock markets rebound; Sensex climbs 473 points

BSE Sensex jumped 472.77 points, or 0.66%, to settle at 72,382.47; NSE Nifty climbed 133.80 points, or 0.60%, to end at 22,555.75

From Connaught Place to Khan Market, business takes a hit due to protest closures; traders move SC

The impact of repeated protests in the national capital is now taking a toll on the city's prominent shopping hubs, with traders in Khan Market a

Opinion: Opinion: Ray-Ban's Billionaire Family Drama Is Hitting New Lows

EssilorLuxottica was already the stuff of Italian capitalist legend. Its creator Leonardo was put into an orphanage by his widowed mother because

Aditya Tare Backs Arsenal To Win Back-to-back Premier League Titles

Former Mumbai Indians: Former Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper Aditya Tare has backed English club Arsenal to defend their Premier League title, whil

Autonomous AI Agents Access Live Systems of Indian Orgs: CERT-In Issues Critical Alert

None of the affected organisations detected the access on their own. In every case, the incident came to light only when the AI model provider di

IIT baba dead? Sensational claims about his demise go viral, Haryana police responds

A misleading rumor circulated on social media alleging the death of IIT Baba, Abhay Singh Grewal, in Hisar. In reality, the individual found dece

European stocks gain as Schneider lifts sentiment; inflation data awaited

European shares were on track for their biggest weekly

Demanding answers from govt not anarchy: Abhijeet Dipke slams administrative curbs in Delhi

Rebutting allegations of promoting disorder and pushing back against widespread administrative curbs in the national capital, Cockroach Janta Par

Supreme Court to Hear Rahul Gandhis Case Involving Female Journalist on October 26

The Supreme Court will address allegations against Rahul Gandhi involving a female journalist on October 26, as economic concerns arise. Supreme

Man gets 20 years in jail for rape of minor in Puttur

Kadaba police had filed the chargesheet accusing Shekar of sexually assaulting a minor girl and also threatening her life on May 8, 2021

AP High Court Orders CBI Probe into Sai Krishna Custodial Death Case

The court has ordered a CBI probe into the custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna, transferring the case to the central agency for a comprehensive i

Anthropic, Open AI and the hyperscalers: The balance sheets that threaten to throw AI off balance

A deep dive into off balance sheet debt and variable interest entities - key aspects in the AI universe that have been making ripples recently

SIT To Probe Brutal Mob Lynching In Kerala's Palakkad

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has strongly condemned the alleged mob lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad district, announcing t

Carney's Crowd-Raging Jibe At Trump Over Election Interference; Theyre Little Touchy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken a sharp jibe at the United States while speaking at a rally in Calgary, joking that efforts to redu

Iran Missile And Drone Launch Reports Raise Alarm As Flight Disruptions Hit UAE Skies

Reports of Iranian missile and drone launches towards port anchorages in the United Arab Emirates have raised fresh concerns over Gulf maritime a

India office leasing stays flat at 66.7 million sq ft; Hyderabad leads with 50% growth

Knight Frank said expanding Global Capability Centres, flex operators and India-facing businesses are supporting demand despite an uncertain glob

Opinion: Opinion | Imran Khan, And The Perils Of Having An 'Opinion' In Bollywood

The reality of the industry is quite grimy. More often than not, its inhabitants have been fairweather friends, happy to sing the praises of whoe

Akash Ambani outlines Jio Platforms' strategy ahead of IPO, says scaling up services will boost revenue

Ahead of what is set to be India's largest initial public offering, Jio Platforms Managing Director Akash Ambani said that the company plans to d

TDP, YSRCP activists clash in Punganur on first day of nominations; MP Midhun Reddys convoy attacked

Activists of both parties are injured in stone pelting and at least four cars are vandalised

Uppal: Man Arrested for Creating Fake Matrimony Profile, Harassing AP Woman Constable

According to Uppal police, the accused, Pullagura Suryanarayana, created a fake profile on a matrimonial website and claimed to be working as a r

HDFC Bank Q2 preview: Single-digit PAT growth likely; margin pressure seen

HDFC Bank Q2 results preview: While deposit growth is expected to be strong, supported by strong FCNR(B) inflows, pressure on margins is seen.

Non-Hindus Asked To Leave 'Khalasi' Singer's Gujarat Garba Event, He Reacts

The incident took place at the 'Rang Morla ft Aditya Gadhvi' event - one of the biggest and most famous garba events in Ahmedabad during the Navr

Trans teen accused of Hindu temple attack plot to receive hormone shots in jail

NDA Leaders Criticize CJPs Proposed Tiranga Yatra in Delhi

NDA leaders express strong criticism of CJPs planned Tiranga Yatra, questioning its sincerity and intentions. NDA Leaders Criticize CJPs Proposed

Nayyi Navelli Review: Muddled Mess

Nayyi Navelli is a chaotic and forgettable cinematic experience, struggling to blend mythological, horror, and social commentary into a cohesive

Derivatives volumes may recover after settlement rule changes: Analysts

Sebi will restore the volume-weighted average price method for expiry-day derivatives settlement from December 7, following trader concerns over

Rupee gains 96 paise, but Nifty falls 157 points on crude, FII outflows

Nifty 50 fell 157.10 points, or 0.70%, to close at 22,363.35, while the Sensex declined 547.65 points, or 0.76%, to 71,924.68

Nation, Parliament must debate political appeals to children during elections: Madras High Court

Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy says YouTube reels made by parents showing their children pestering them to vote for TVK during the 2026 electio

Protests vs Peanuts: Top Court's Better Sense Remark On Traders' Plea

The traders' associations have flagged potential business losses due to protests in central Delhi during the festive and wedding season.

Dilip Ghosh accuses CJP of disrupting Navratri, Durga Puja festivities with Tiranga march

Dilip Ghosh, a West Bengal minister, has condemned the CJP for organizing a Tiranga march during Navratri and Durga Puja. He claims that politica

Additional Superintendent of NIMS returns to Chanchalguda jail

Hyderabad: Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) Additional Superintendent Nori Lakshmi Bhaskar was sent back to the Chanchalguda Jail on Fr

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Anti-CEC Protests, Old Visuals

Here are the viral pieces of fake news that we fact-checked this week!

CERT-In issues 'critical' alert as AI agents access 'confidential' data of Indian firms'

Supreme Court Defers Athar Khans UAPA Bail Plea Hearing by Four Weeks

The apex court allowed Khan to file a rejoinder to the Delhi Polices response in the larger conspiracy case linked to the February 2020 northeast

From Soil Crisis to Sustainable Growth: JagPaavani by Sri Sri Naisargik, Fuels Nature-Led Farming for Tomorrow's Harvests

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 16: Healthy soil is the foundation of food security. Soil degradation threatens agricultural productivity,

JKAS Officers Call Pen-Down Strike Over Alleged Humiliation of Woman Officer

SRINAGAR, Oct 16: The Interim Body of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) Association has called a one-day pen-down strike to pro

Senco, PC Jeweller zoom up to 17%; why are gold-related stocks dazzling?

In Q2FY27, demand remained healthy despite the elevated gold price (up 28% YoY) supported by festive demand, premiumisation and continued market

Chef Ranveer Brar Discusses Managing Pressure in the Culinary World

Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar shares insights on handling pressure in the kitchen and the importance of managing expectations. Chef Ranveer Brar Di

CPI(M) Hartal Over ESA Issues Affects Normal Life in Idukki District

The hartal was called to raise various issues related to Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) and concerns affecting farmers

Rs 20 Crore Medicines Seized, 520 Chemist Licences Suspended: Punjab's Anti-Drug Crackdown

The Punjab government has also raised concerns with the Union health minister over the absence of rules regulating the online sale of medicines t

Battle lines drawn between 'Dimagi Naxals' and patriotic Indians: Kiren Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has drawn a line between 'dimagi Naxals' and patriotic Indians. This statement follows a commen

Xreal 1 Pro+ AR Glasses Launched With 1,200-Nit Display at $599

Xreal has launched its new Xreal 1 Pro+ augmented reality (AR) glasses with a brighter display, improved 2D-to-3D conversion and updated comfort

Can AI 'feel' pain? Anthropic bans 'cruel' behaviour towards its models

Can AI suffer, or are chatbots simulating pain? Anthropic has banned sustained cruelty towards its models, sparking debate over AI welfare, consc

Global Market: Japanese investors extend foreign bond selling streak to four weeks

Japanese investors sold foreign bonds for a fourth consecutive week, pushing year-to-date net outflows to 5.34 trillion yen, the highest since 20

Indian IT Stocks Poised To Outshine Global Chipmakers By Widest Margin In Two Decades

Bengaluru scientists decode solar eruptions using Aditya-L1 and Proba-3 satellites

The coronagraph onboard Aditya-L1 (VELC) and Proba-3 (ASPIICS) conducted joint observations of almost the same part of the solar corona in two di

Asian Cup In Saudi Arabia Stays On Track Amid Middle East Conflict

Asian Cup organizers have responded to increasing concerns over the safety of players and fans if the tournament goes ahead in Saudi Arabia by co

Centre Slashes Diesel Export Tax by Nearly Half, Hikes Petrol Levy To Rs 2.5

Air India extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till October 20

Passengers affected by the cancellations are being offered a full refund, the airline said

Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response

The attacks in the two countries' exclusive economic zones threaten a global shipping route and have left two people dead, with at least 25 still

Right-wing activists target

Hyderabad:Tension gripped a dandiya event at the Hockey Grounds in Begumpet here on Thursday night, October 15, as members of right-wing groups o

SBI ordered to pay retired scientist Rs 15L after failing to inform about FD maturity

A retired scientist took legal action against State Bank of India for failing to inform him about his deposit's maturity. The consumer commission

Air India Extends Saudi Flight Cancellations Till Oct 20 Amid Security Concerns

NEW DELHI, Oct 16: Air India has extended the cancellation of all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah until October 20, 2026, citing th

SEBI Restores 'Final 30 Minutes Of Trading' Method To Settle Derivatives

Trades executed during the closing auction will not be included in calculating the final settlement price of expiring futures and options.

Adimaly Panchayat Goat Scheme Under VACB Scanner

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Idukki, Kerala, has registered a case against three individuals, including two former office-b

Tamil Nadu govt steps in to curb food inflation, fine rice to be sold at 30 per kilo

The move comes as retail prices of rice in the open market have surged to 75 to 85 per kg.

Indian Bank reports a Rs 1,388 crore gain from sale of NSE shares

Indian Bank gained Rs 1,388 crore from the NSE listing, boosting second-quarter non-interest income by 50% to Rs 3,953 crore. The one-time gain o

Tamil Nadu to Sell Fine Rice at Rs 30 per Kg to Curb Food Inflation

The move comes as retail prices of rice in the open market have surged to Rs 75 to Rs 85 per kg

Sana Saeed Remembers Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as She Wears Iconic T-Shirt After 28 Years

Actress Sana Saeed celebrates 28 years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai by wearing her childhood T-shirt, evoking nostalgic memories. Sana Saeed Remembers K

Sudha Yadav sworn in as the new Karnataka Governor

Sudha Yadav was sworn in as the new Governor of Karnataka at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.

Jio IPO GMP at 20%: Grey market signals Rs 220 premium as brokerages say subscribe

Jio Platforms Rs 30,200 crore IPO has a grey market premium of Rs 220 ahead of its October 21 opening. Emkay Global and SBI Securities highlight

Kunal Kapoor's Indra Dev to Jatayu's fight with Yash's Ravana, 6 new glimpses in Ramayana English trailer

Kunal Kapoor's Indra Dev to Jatayu's fight with Yash's Ravana, 6 new glimpses in Ramayana English trailer

High Court Directs Centre, Assam To Trace Woman Expelled To Bangladesh

The woman - Mumtaz Begum, a resident of Dhing in Nagaon district - was taken into custody on May 30 and expelled to Bangladesh about two weeks la

Vadodaras SHE Team on guard as women celebrate Garba during Navratri

Vadodaras SHE Team on guard as women celebrate Garba during Navratri

Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump

Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery, abandoning a brief truce involving energy-related targets that it said Moscow did not heed