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World Standards Day 2026: Standards as the Foundation of Safety and Trust

World Standards Day highlights the importance of standards in ensuring safety and quality across various products and services. World Standards D

Upper caste denies Dalit family temple entry in Wanaparthy

Hyderabad: A Dalit family were denied permission to enter a temple by members of the Reddy community in Telanganas Wanaparthy district. A video o

Satish Poonia Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Constitutional Institutions

BJPs Satish Poonia accuses Rahul Gandhi of undermining constitutional institutions during protests, emphasizing the importance of electoral integ

19 lakh litres of effluent found in stream near SPAC units in Erode

An inspection on October 9 found that effluent discharged daily from the SPAC bioethanol plant had accumulated in the stream

Watch: Karan Wahi

Mumbai: A crowded venue, music in the background and one little gesture that stole the spotlight. Karan Wahi and Shagun Sharma have given fans so

Top AI researchers demand action to prevent models going rogue

Leading U.S.-based AI firms have disclosed over recent months a series of incidents where models under development have escaped containment measu

Congress MP Manoj Kumar Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations Against Party Member

Congress MP Manoj Kumar addresses sexual assault allegations against a party member, asserting that accusations will be judged in court. Congress

Power demand up 30% on El Nio heat, short-term tender needed: R Nirmal Kumar

Nirmal Kumar said the states power demand had risen from 16,800 MW during the corresponding period last year to 21,700 MW, an increase of about 4

Three-member panel set up to examine death of IIIT Ranchi student

A three-member panel has been set up to examine the death of a student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi, the Mini

Nightclub Dispute Leads to Fatal Assault in Delhi, Five Arrested

A nightclub altercation in Delhi resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man, prompting police to arrest five suspects involved in the incident. N

OPINION | Why CJI declined to meet Opposition in SC?

Two questions. One, what did Rahul Gandhi and his allies plan to achieve by giving a memorandum to the Supreme Court? What were their motives? Tw

Mushroom production facility worth 330 crore planned at Gollapalli in Nellore district

Iran Turns Up The Heat In Hormuz Just After Trump's Warning | Watch

The Strait of Hormuz is facing renewed maritime security concerns after six vessel-related attack incidents were reportedly recorded in and aroun

Enjoy The New Hindi Music Video For 'Heer' Featuring Jibraan Khan And Naila Grrewal

Enjoy the latest Hindi song 'Heer' featuring Jibraan Khan and Naila Grrewal. The music for this soulful track has been composed by Rochak Kohli,

A Befitting End: Mohanlal Praises Drishyam 3 As Ajay Devgns Film Nears 500 Crore Worldwide

Ajay Devgns Drishyam 3: The Conclusion continues its impressive box office run as the film closes in on the 500 crore worldwide milestone. The la

Jailer 2 - Official Promo

Watch the Official Promo from Tamil movie 'Jailer 2' starring Superstar Rajinikanth. 'Jailer 2' movie is written and directed by Nelson and produ

Wholesome, no onion, no garlic, meals at Annam Iyarkkai Unavagam in Coimbatore

President Murmu reshuffles Governors across six States

President Droupadi Murmu announced a reshuffle of Governors across six States on October 12, 2026. Rajendra Arlekar has been appointed Governor o

Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says

On Tuesday, drones targeted two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, causing significant damage and injuries. Rescuers successfully evacuated the

Madras High Court quashes money laundering proceedings against former DMK Minister Ponmudy, son Gowtham Sigamani

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan quash the proceedings as the petitioner had been acquitted from the predic

Odisha Finance dept cautions against schemes without prior approval

It cited commitments linked to KG-to-PG education, PDS rice distribution and the Subhadra Mudra scheme, and directed departments to route major p

Semaglutide mkt settles into steady growth six months after patent expiry

Generic brands now account for about 74% of monthly units as lower-priced products expand access, while doctors say the initial rush around the d

Aaj Ka Mahishasur first look unveiled on Navratri: Terence Lewis makes film debut in Dhiraj Kumarrs film co-starring Padmini Kolhapure, Chandan Roy

The makers of Aaj Ka Mahishasur have unveiled the films first look and devotional song, 'Jagdambe Rani,' on the occasion of Navratri. The team al

Randeep Hooda shares BTS memories from shooting Matchbox with John Cena and director Sam Hargrave; see post

Randeep Hooda recently took to social media to share memories from the sets of his Hollywood film Matchbox. The actor reflected on reuniting with

Celina Jaitly shares emotional note on divorce battle with Peter Haag: This is the story of a mother who continues to fight

Celina Jaitly has shared an emotional note on social media, reflecting on her ongoing divorce battle with her estranged husband, Peter Haag. In a

Ramayana: Anupam Kher lends his voice to Jatayu as makers unveil new poster titled The Wings of Dharma

The makers of Ramayana have unveiled a new character poster featuring Jatayu, the revered bird known for his courage and sacrifice in the epic. T

Protests in Germany Demand International Inquiry into Human Rights Violations in Balochistan

Demonstrators in Hanover call for international investigation into alleged human rights abuses in Balochistan by Pakistani forces. Protests in Ge

Pune water cut: PMC orders weekly supply cut from Oct 15 as El Nio looms

Pune ordered a citywide water supply shutdown every Thursday and banned the use of drinking water for construction and vehicle washing as the sta

Satellite network a 'technology of geopolitical control': Think tank in favour of hard limits on Starlink

Starlink could give US strategic leverage over communications infrastructure, undermine India's technological sovereignty: Report

4th-Grader Dies After Falling from Stairs in Nabarangpur Ashram School, Headmaster Suspended

Following the tragic death of a fourth-grade student who fell from a staircase at an ashram school in Odishas Nabarangpur district, the district

AI job-loss fears for IT firms 'hogwash', disaster marketing by large capital: Nandan Nilekani

Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, Nilekani responded to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgievas description of AI as a slow-m

Wheel of Idgah-Bandikui MEMU train derails in Rajasthan, no one injured

On Tuesday morning, a MEMU train's wheel derailed while traveling from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, to Bandikui, Rajasthan, near Kherli station. Thankful

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Flags Off 150 Electric Buses, Opens Charging Stations At Four DTC Depots

Piyush Goyal Criticizes Rahul Gandhi as Congresss Biggest Red Flag

Piyush Goyal attacks Rahul Gandhi, calling him Congresss biggest issue, as party leaders express discontent with his leadership. Piyush Goyal Cri

RBI likely to take more measures to manage forex volatility: Sitharaman

The finance minister said the RBI's efforts to stabilise the rupee would continue, following measures to manage foreign exchange volatility as th

Will Budget bring LTCG, STT relief? Heres what FM Nirmala Sitharaman said

Ex-gang leader faces maximum penalty of life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder

A former gang leader was set to be sentenced on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Ve

Three-member panel set up to examine death of student at IIIT Ranchi: Ministry of Education

The Committee has been mandated to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident

Piyush Goyal questions Congresss criticism of Election Commission amid SIR row

Piyush Goyal defended the Election Commission of India during a BJP press conference regarding Congress allegations. He emphasized the autonomy p

Nuclear sites fortified, loyalists rallied: Iran braces for possible US attacks

Mayangilla Keralam drive boosting anti-drug efforts; over 10,000 cases filed under Operation Thunder, says Excise Minister

In Assembly, Minister outlines four pillars of Mayangilla Keralam enforcement, awareness, de-addiction and rehabilitation

Madras High Court calls for report on complaint against Udhayanidhi Stalins election affidavit

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan directs the High Court Registry to obtain the report from the metropolitan magistrates court at George Town in Chenna

Pathogens, pandemics and parleys

Governments Decision to Postpone UPI MDR Reflects Sensitivity to Traders Concerns, Says CAT

The governments decision to postpone the UPI MDR is welcomed by CAT, promoting digital payments during the festive season. Governments Decision t

Shivakumar seeks report on police action during Bengaluru SIR protest

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought a detailed report on alleged police action against protesters and media personnel during an ant

IIT Madras-backed hub, Medhastra join hands to develop indigenous defence technology

In a bid to foster indigenous defence technologies, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation teams up with Medhastra Techsystems. This collaboratio

Dasara 2026: Jailer 2, Ranabaali, Crazy Kalyanam and Garividi Lakshmi hit Telugu screens

Four notable films, including Rajinikanths Jailer 2 and Vijay Deverakondas Ranabaali, compete to draw the festive crowds this week

Apple needs new iPhones and smart-home push to revive pricey stock

The iPhone maker is holding a smart-home products event on Tuesday featuring an Apple doorbell and Apple thermostat

Piramal Pharma cuts exposure to Chinese raw materials to reduce supply risk

Piramal is among global drugmakers increasingly seeking to reduce their reliance on China for pharmaceutical ingredients and manufacturing, amid

KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal flop on Ranji return, concerning sign for India ahead of New Zealand series

Star India openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to make a mark in their return to the Ranji Trophy. Against Chandigarh, Jaiswal scored a

Garba Row: Hindu Group Bars Non-Hindus, Deploys Teams to Monitor Festivities

He said 27 teams have been assigned different areas of Jaipur, and tasked with maintaining contact with Garba organisers and keep watch on the ev

Nasa's Perseverance rover breaks 15-year Mars driving record

Nasas Perseverance rover has surpassed Opportunity by covering 45.22 km on Mars in five and a half years. The rover broke this record on October

Durga Puja 2026 in Mumbai: 5 Famous Pandals to Explore During Pujo

India-Switzerland mobility pact explained: Visas, work and study rules

Two agreements provide for multiple-entry visas of up to five years, renewable student permits and temporary work opportunities for eligible youn

Quant MF sells Jubilant Pharmova stake for over 100 crore; stock falls over 2%

Jubilant Pharmova's shares fell 2.32% to 928.80 on the NSE on Tuesday, after the transaction was executed a day earlier

Sensex jumps over 1,100 points, investors richer by Rs 3.89 lakh crore: Why markets are up today

Stock market rally today: BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,033.78, up 1,109 points or 1.54%. Nifty50 closed at 22,721.95, up 359 points or 1.60%.Th

Mining Dispute Feud Suspected After Security Guard Murdered at Sundaragada Crusher Site

A chilling incident has shaken Sargigarh village under the Koida police station limits in Odishas Sundargarh district, where a 45-year-old securi

Go on a journey to the headwaters of the Manimala river

Organised by Roots&Roads, a cultural and heritage collective, the two-day trail explores the river across its tributaries

Abhijeet Sawant returns to Indian Idol stage after 20 years, gets warm welcome from Amit Sana, Himesh

Indian Idol Season 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant is returning to the stage where his musical journey began, two decades after winning the singing real

Sonali Bendre recalls welcoming Michael Jackson to India in a nauvari saree

Sonali Bendre recalled welcoming Michael Jackson to Mumbai in a nauvari saree during his 1996 India visit. On Kon Honar Crorepati, she said she w

Smriti Mandhana retains No. 1 spot in ODI rankings; Ellyse Perry returns to top 10

Smriti Mandhana remains the highest-ranked batter in the ICC womens ODI rankings with 790 rating points. Harmanpreet Kaur maintains her place in

Indias formidable cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero

Producing cement is highly carbon-intensive and releases large quantities of greenhouse gases as part of its heating and limestone calcination pr

Suchika Tariyal opens up on the childhood incident that led her to Judo

I wanted to learn a fighting game so that if this happened again, I could defend myselfAsian Games bronze medallist Suchika Tariyal opens up abou

The Body Trailer : Josh Cruddas and Al Sapienza Starrer The Body Official Trailer

The Body: Watch the Official trailer from english Web series 'The Body' starring Josh Cruddas and Al Sapienza. The Body is directed by Quinn Shep

Bombay Sport Exchange: Jonty Rhodes on why fitness is crucial in modern cricket

Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes explains why fitness is crucial in modern cricket, highlighting Virat Kohlis influence on Team India a

INDIA bloc tea meet LIVE: Rahul Gandhi to address media with INDIA bloc leaders

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday said he had invited INDIA bloc leaders, Opposition MPs, student organisations

Rajinikanth Fans Offer Special Prayers for Jailer 2

Rajinikanth fans are leaving no stone unturned to pray for the success of Jailer 2! Ahead of the films scheduled October 15 release, fans in Tiru

CJP Founder Claims Team Members Detained by Delhi Police

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claims Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, Ajinkya Shinde and other team members were detained by Delhi Police after reaching

CJP Leader Claims Members Detained After Entering Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar has been breached. We were inside and now they are detaining us and taking us away, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Saurav Das s

Tamannaah Bhatia and Mrunal Thakur Attend Navratri Bhajan Sandhya

Amid the festive fervour of Navratri, Tamannaah Bhatia and Mrunal Thakur were seen soaking in the divine vibes at a soulful bhajan sandhya. ȩ

Odisha Vigilance Nabs Saintala RI Taking Bribe for Land Conversion

The Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday apprehended Alan Behera, the Revenue Inspector (R.I.) of the Saintala Revenue Circle in Balangir district, while

Sanjay Jaju Reviews Water Preparedness Amid El Nio

The Chief Secretary directed officials to formulate a comprehensive mitigation plan and launch an intensive campaign to promote judicious water u

Schools Closed Tomorrow? Latest Weather Alert for Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana

Are schools closed on October 14, 2026? With the IMD issuing a weather alert for thunderstorms and hail in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana, parent

Maharashtra man beats wife to death, walks into police station to confess

In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a man named Mukesh Kumbhakarna allegedly killed his wife, Rohini, during an argument. The couple had recently retur

Nandan Nilekani, NEET reform panel head, wants to end question papers: Infosys co-founder has an unusual plan to prevent paper leaks

Nandan Nilekani's Anti-Neet Paper Leak Plan: Nandan Nilekani has proposed generating NEET question papers at the last minute using AI and a large

NPCI defers 0.4% fee on UPI transactions above 2,000 until after Diwali

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred the implementation of the 0.4 percent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Perso

Infosys Co-founder Nilekani Rejects AI Job Wipeout Fears

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has dismissed fears that artificial intelligence will lead to job losses in India's IT services sector, callin

ICSIL Announces Walk-In Interviews for 15 Consultant Positions

ICSIL is hiring for 15 consultant roles in New Delhi with walk-in interviews scheduled for October 14 and 15. ICSIL Announces Walk-In Interviews

Arijit Singh's Phir Se From Dhurandhar: The Revenge Enters Grammy Consideration For Best Song Written For Visual Media

However, Grammy consideration is not the same as an official Grammy nomination

Amit Shah Calls for Regional Unity to Deny Terror Networks Safe Haven

NEW DELHI, Oct 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday called on BIMSTEC countries to strengthen regional cooperation against terrorism, ter

Ajit Doval speaks to Irans security chief, discusses latest developments following Hormuz attacks

According to the Iranian government, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Mohsin Rezaei, on Monday evening. T

Release of Main Na Raha Mera Starring Adhyayan Suman Delayed to Avoid Box Office Clash

The release of Main Na Raha Mera featuring Adhyayan Suman has been postponed to December 11, 2026, to avoid competition at the box office. Releas

West Bengal SIR: Special drive in all 24 districts to include eligible voters

This move comes after Election Commission of India sent instructions to the State officials

Get in line at LuLu: Chennais new hypermarket draws huge crowds

LuLu Hypermarket at Shenoy Nagar Metro Station, Chennai, spans one lakh square feet, bringing groceries, fresh produce, baked goods, fashion and

IMF's bullish call: Why is India sprinting when the world stumbles?

The IMF has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for both FY27 and FY28, highlighting the country's resilience despite higher oil prices and a sl

MMC Chief Inspects Civic Bottlenecks, Directs Fast-Tracking of Pending Works

Reddy advised officials to prioritize road widening and box drain construction by coordinating with departments concerned to shift utilities

RBI to curb rupee volatility amid external pressures, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

Recent currency movements have prompted regulatory action, with the government pointing to external pressures while emphasising Indias sound econ

Prestige Estates Q2 sales bookings rise 20% to 7,225 cr on housing demand

Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects Ltd on Tuesday reported a 20 per cent growth in its sales bookings to Rs 7,225 crore for the quarter ended

Opposition leaders file Supreme Court petition over SIR row after massive protest in delhi

Opposition leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi, petitioned the Supreme Court to demand full transparency and records regarding the Special Intensive Rev

India may need to raise coal power capacity as demand surges, official says

The South Asian nation, which planned last year to add 97 GW of coal power capacity to reach 307 GW by 2035, currently has about 230 GW of capaci