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Why India needs to rethink what happens after a road crash

On World Trauma Day, October 17, India needs to think about stronger coordination between emergency services, hospitals, and public authorities,

Lord Malayappa Swamy rides Hanumantha Vahanam at Tirumalas Brahmotsavams

Indian student groups in London protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR; Govt supporters hold counter-protest

While the Stop Vote Chori protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of Modi, Modi rang out from a smaller group ac

Leopard trapped at Akathethara

The leopard was caught in a cage set up near the residential area

GVMC nominations: 265 for Ward members, 7 for Mayor on Day 2

Tyeb Mehtas Rickshaw Puller sells for 69.1 crore

The acrylic on canvas dates from 2002, in the final decade of Mehtas career, and depicts the rickshaw puller, a figure he returned to in his late

DSC 2008: Telangana High Court upholds 30% reservation for D.Ed. candidates

20-year-old Andhra student makes top 20 list for James Dyson Award with voice-enabled Braille printer

Engineering student Lingampalli Himaja says she developed RUDHRA to help visually impaired people create Braille documents independently, elimina

Robbers flee with Rs 25L after pepper spray attack in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Five people were arrested by Nampally Police on Saturday, October 17, for allegedly robbing Rs 25 lakh with the promise of converting

Heavy rainfall to continue across T.N. till October 23

The RMC has issued yellow alert for 17 districts, particularly north and interior districts; many water-stressed delta and interior districts wou

Channareddy Patil Tunnur campaigns for Congress candidate Sharanappa Mattur in MLC elections

Woman undertrial caught while trying to smuggle 11,500 cash into Parappana Agrahara Central Prison

Telangana to complete comprehensive land resurvey in 3 phases: Minister

To accelerate the process, tenders have been finalised for the purchase of an additional 400 rovers, over and above the 411 already procured.

Madurai district police seize 6 kg of ganja, arrest three men

Local body elections: SEC directs maintenance of law and order as violence continues in some areas

Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha orders officials to bring the situation under control, deploy adequate security at all the nomination filing ce

Nestl & Hindustan Unilever face FSSAI notices

Police rescue abducted retired IRS officer from Visakhapatnam guest house; arrest 10 persons

Bhatti urges young filmmakers to focus on climate change, water scarcity

After seven unsuccessful procedures, Gandhi Hospital surgeons reconstruct 20-year-olds windpipe

ADNOC open to further long-term LPG deals with India, sees India among most important energy markets: Acting CEO, Downstream

ADNOC supplied more than 500,000 barrels of crude a day to India in 2025, almost one in ten barrels of [Indias] crude imports. The company is exp

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle, HUL for misleading claims

Suspends licences of Sukhdarshan Pharma and Bala Ji Food Products

Watch: Emirates

New Delhi: An Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai was delayed until Sunday morning, October 18, after the aircraft suffered a bird strike while a

SMA flays Waqf Board reconstitution in Keralam

District president K.V. Siddique Faizy said the exclusion two Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama groups was unfair, given the role of the two orga

Two clinics running illegally sealed

SCoR commissions automatic block signalling on GuntakalRaichur corridor

Akali Dal to Launch Statewide Campaign Starting November 10, Unveils Election Manifesto on November 1

The Akali Dal announces a statewide campaign starting November 10 and will release its election manifesto on November 1. Akali Dal to Launch Stat

Cow milking competition held

MLA objects to shifting old beds, cots to new district hospital

Punjab & Sind Bank records 40% rise in net profit in Q2

Net interest income grows 22% to 1,162 crore

Naveen Patnaik Hails BCJD

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has accused Odisha's BJP government of using intimidation and administrative pressure on university officials following

Tunisians Take to Streets Over Rising Living Costs, Crackdown on Freedoms

Tunisia emerged as the only democracy of the Arab Spring demonstrations of 2011, but since President Kais Saied staged a sweeping power grab in 2

10 held for posing as policemen and kidnapping jeweller

Brick kiln units washed off in rains

Uttarakhand Declares Public Holiday for Mahanavami on October 19

Uttarakhand government announces a public holiday on October 19 for Mahanavami, allowing citizens to celebrate the festival with devotion. Uttara

Private jet firm in Ajit Pawar crash flagged for maintenance and pilot-training lapses in earlier 2023 accident

The report also faults the DGCA and says its audit and surveillance into VSR Ventures Pvt Limited failed to find the shortcomings discovered by t

Man sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexual assault of minor

Woman run over by private bus in Tiruchi

Capital matters, but what it builds matters more: Infosys co-founder S.D. Shibulal

Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders: Why you may not get the Rs 3 lakh foldable iPhone until January 2027

Despite its premium starting price of Rs 2,99,900, customers placing new orders may have to wait until January 2027 for delivery. The extended de

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke gets conditional bail, peace bond condition imposed

Police alleged that he violated a peace bond furnished on October 10. Dipke was released after providing an assurance through a peace bond, while

Former MP demands appointment of Board of Governors for Puducherry Technological University

YES Bank Q2 profit up 65% on NII; AT1 ruling impact not yet reflected

On a pro forma basis, the SC ruling on AT1 bonds would result in a net loss of 5,217 crore for the quarter and Rs 4,146 crore for the half-year

Thermal Camera Captures Elephants Moving Through Odisha Forest Under Cover of Darkness

The Dhenkanal Forest Division released the footage on Saturday, showing the elephants traversing the forest under the cover of darkness.

Plea filed in SEM court seeking release of Saurabh Das, Ashutosh Ranka; hearing likely tomorrow

Soon after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail, a fresh petition was on Saturday filed with the Speci

Maharashtra CM Highlights Innovation in Higher Education at AIHER Graduation Ceremony

At the AIHER graduation, CM Fadnavis emphasized the need for innovation in higher education and medical research to tackle public health challeng

Dharwad girl selected for 2027 Deaflympics

Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo left hospital in Rome on Saturday afternoon and returned to the Vatican four days after surgery for lung cancer, an illness that has pro

Man killed, four injured in suspected militant attack on Kuki village in Manipur

A tragic incident unfolded in Chassad village, Manipur, where a militant attack led to the death of one man and injuries to four others. Gunfire

As conflicts disrupt shipping, Indias crude purchases show how fast it can adapt

ICICI Bank Q2 profit jumps 20.1% to 14,843 crore; margins come under pressure

Higher interest income and expansion in lending supported earnings, while the cost of FCNR(B) inflows contributed to pressure on margins

Kanya Pujan 2026 date: October 18 or 19? Check Maha Ashtami timings and reason behind tithi confusion this Navratri

When is Kanya Pujan in 2026? Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami tithis overlap on October 19, creating confusion over the ritual date. Ashtami ends at

Sugarcane farmers on protest path again to seek fair share in sugar and ethanol revenues

Sugarcane farmers are undertaking the Hubballi Chalo padayatra, putting focus again on many long-unresolved issues

Albanian capital sees fifth straight day of violent clashes

Protesters threw rocks at the police and set litter bins on fire, using them as barricades to prevent the police from advancing.

Had promised farmers not

NCP (Sharad Chandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday called the drought situation in Maharashtra very alarming, accusing the state government o

HDFC Bank veteran Kaizad Bharucha quits

Bharuchais HDFC Banks longest serving board member, having joined itin 2014

Supreme Court Committee Invites Complaints Following Jantar Mantar Violence

A Supreme Court committee has begun accepting complaints regarding violence at Jantar Mantar in July, focusing on police conduct and protester sa

Man skipped ITR, declared Rs 12.9 lakh income after notice; ITAT cancels 200% penalty

The man in this case failed to file his income tax return, and the Income Tax Department issued him a notice. He subsequently responded by filing

Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total number to seven

Kenya has confirmed four new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to seven, its health ministry said in a statement on Sa

Three killed in two separate accidents near K.R. Puram

Ladakh's Changthang community's Pashmina from Changra goats reaches the national capital through Lakm Fashion Week

Ladakh's world-renowned Pashmina, produced from the fine fibre of Changra goats reared by the Changthang community, has reached the national capi

Emirates aircraft suffers bird strike while approaching Delhi, return flight to Dubai delayed

An Emirates flight from Dubai to Delhi encountered a bird strike while arriving in Delhi on October 17, prompting delays to the aircraft's return

Actor Imran Khan Challenges 'Leave India' Notice In Bombay High Court

The plea requested the High Court to quash the notice and stay its operation in an interim relief: Reports

RGCB researchers receive 7 crore grant to develop rapid, biopsy-free cervical cancer detection technology

Crime Branch files 1,000-page chargesheet against 15 accused in Kishtwar minor's rape-death case

The Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet running into more than 1,000 pages against 15 accused in the alleged rape and death of a minor tri

Minister hands over appointment orders to contract nurses in Madurai

Netflix drops Imran Khan's comeback film Adhure Hum Adhure Tum after Mumbai Police's 'Leave India' notice

The notice reportedly came after Imran participated in an October 10 protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan against Chief Election Commissioner

Salur seat row: Minister breaks down over JSP allocation

Govt. schemes should be delivered more effectively to farmers: Srinivas Poojary

Many people have improved their lives by growing multiple crops along with horticultural crops, says the MP.

Startups Collaborate with Government to Tackle Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav engages startups to address air pollution in Delhi-NCR through innovative AI solutions. Startups Colla

Woman killed, husband critical as two racing SUVs hit two-wheeler in Mahabubnagar

The family was travelling to attend a wedding when two SUVs allegedly rammed their two-wheeler one after another; while one vehicle was seized, t

AMU sets Nov 5 date for student union elections after protests

After a series of campus protests and a 19-day hunger strike by student leader Yasir Fahad, the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has announced tha

Q2 Results Highlights: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IDBI Bank, Central Bank of India post profit growth; YES Bank flags AT-1 bond ruling impact

Q2 Results Highlights, 17th October 2026: Stay tuned to get real-time market, business and financial news updates

Historian honoured in city

Hubballi: BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai seeks early decision on sugarcane prices

Ahead of Tarique Rahmans Japan visit, Tokyo envisions connectivity for Indias northeast, Bay of Bengal region

In exclusive remarks shared with The Hindu, a senior diplomatic source in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Matarbari port c

IDBI Bank Q2 profit falls 39% on high base, underlying earnings rise 14%

IDBI Bank reported a 39 per cent year-on-year decline in net profit to Rs 2,205 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, largely due to a on

MCC reopens pedestrian subway on Sayyaji Rao Road

Hyderabad: Police seize firecrackers worth over Rs 22L, arrest 3

Hyderabad: In two separate raids on illegal storage facilities in residential areas, the police on Saturday, October 17, seized firecrackers wort

Why expensive restaurants can feel uncomfortable even when you can afford them

Financial habits formed during childhood influence present spending behaviors, especially regarding luxury dining experiences. While some individ

LPG Aadhaar Verification Rules 2026: Delhi High Court Seeks Government Reply on Biometric Requirement

LPG Cylinder Update, October 17, 2026: A legal challenge involving Aadhaar-based biometric verification for domestic LPG consumers has raised imp

Jamia rusticates 1 student, suspends 2 amid union poll protest

New Delhi: Three students of Jamia Millia Islamia, who were on an indefinite hunger strike, are facing the brunt of the administration, with one

Adani Electricity Lights Up Over 700 Durga Puja and Navratri Pavilions in Mumbai

Adani Electricity provides power to over 700 Durga Puja and Navratri pavilions in Mumbai, ensuring safe celebrations for devotees. Adani Electric

Calicut varsity picks member for KAU general council

P.A. Ahammed Shareef was chosen at a senate meeting of the university held on the main campus

Dasara Rush Triggers Massive Gridlock Across Hyderabad Outlets; Major Highways Paralyzed

The annual festive exodus ahead of Dasara has brought key transport hubs and arterial: Reports

All nine Indian seafarers safe as drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port: Embassy

The Ambassador assured the crew of the Indian governments full support and assistance, the embassy said

Axis Bank Q2 profit rises 37.6% to 7,003 crore as provisions fall 52.2%

Higher core income, expanding lending across business segments and lower provisioning costs supported the private sector lenders performance duri

Loan Eligibility by Salary: How Much Can You Borrow With a 30,000, 50,000 or 1 Lakh Monthly Income?

Bank Loan Eligibility 2026: Planning to apply for a personal loan, home loan or car loan? Your monthly salary plays an important role in determin

Children have fundamental right to access internet; no blanket ban: SC

The Supreme Court has declared the right to access and use the internet as a fundamental right of children and directed the Centre to create a na

Speeding bus claims life of woman and son; man admitted in Theni GH for treatment

Mass casualty awareness drill held at Madurai Medical College