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Taiwan's first new F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against China

The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months

Former Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza dazzles in all-denim outfit

Praising her look, one online fan said: So beautiful, like a princess, while another called her: Pari [fairy]

Liquor shop application deadline extended to October 6 in Andhra Pradesh

Applications for 807 A4 shops will be scrutinised on October 7, followed by a draw of lots on October 8 to allot licences

Formula One star Max Verstappen describes fatherhood

Max Verstappen will next be in action at this weekends Malaysian GP. He is currently sixth in the championship standings with 163 points from 15

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal's training camp

On Thursday, Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre, who is a close friend of Ronaldo, explained the Al-Nassr strikers side of the tale, claiming he felt

Ayodhya Ram temple staff to undergo 100 per cent police verification, character checks

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust decides to conduct 100 percent verification of all staff working at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The secu

Eritrea cuts ties

Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy

Loss looms for Ind A in chase of 365 vs Aus A

Earlier, Sam Konstas hit 40, and Jason Sangha remained unbeaten 44 as the visitors declared their second innings at 173-4

ANALYSIS-Pacific Islands get their climate moment with pre-COP meeting, but the guest list is thin

Australia's efforts

New ICC rules: Pink balls can be used in day Tests

Another rule change states that play will not end at the fall of a wicket in the last over of the day

MSSA inter-school tennis tournament: Jamnabais Yuvaan storms into final

In the quarter-finals, he defeated Kabir Ludhani of Aditya Birla World Academy (Tardeo) 3-0, before outplaying Aaravamudan.

Asaduddin Hails Capt Smit Machchhar's Courage After Flydubai Terror Attack

Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, was severely injured after being stabbed by his co-pilot during a flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. He was a

Andhra to hold five regional MSME conferences from October 7 ahead of CII Partnership Summit

They will open up new opportunities for youth, women, and small-scale industries, says MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas

Mumbai weather update: Partly cloudy skies forecast, no rain recorded

The average rainfall recorded between 8 am on October 1 and 8 am on October 2 was 0.00 mm in the city, eastern suburbs and western suburbs

Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy to conduct trials from October 6

At the Oval Maidan, the trials will be held on 6th and 7th October (3 pm to 6 pm), while the trials at Mahul will be held on 8th and 9th October

Coalition government misled BCs on 34% local body quota, alleges Jagan

If the government is genuinely committed to BC reservation, it should have persuaded the Centre to create a constitutionally and legally sustaina

MORNING BID EUROPE-Can Treasuries rally for a second day?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu It's probably not much

PM Modi pays tribute to Bapu at Rajghat, also remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Tribute programmes were organised across the country on the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 122nd birth anniversary of former P

Asian Games 2026: Indian men's, women's squash teams settle for bronze medal

Anahat Singhs opening-match loss proved costly as India went down against Hong Kong 1-2. Later, India were beaten 1-2 by Malaysia

PM Modi Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi On His Birth Anniversary

PM Modi said he believes that Mahatma Gandhi's ideology will continue to guide and inspire humanity in the years to come.

From Kausar Munir To Venki Ramakrishnan, SALA Brings Diverse South Asian Voices Together

SALA 2026, Day One: The annual South Asian Literature and Arts Festival (SALA) again drew an audience from far and wide. From almost the entire S

How is Indian pilot Smit Machhar doing? Learn about his health updates.

The health of Indian pilot Smit Machhar is improving. Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deepak Mittal has met with Smit Machhar

Skiff sailing: Manu-Prince pair clinch silver, Harshita-Shital duo win bronze

Manu and Prince combined for a total of 23 points after nine races and finished behind China, who totalled 16 points in the competition where the

For the first time in 75 years, India defeated the defending champions in the final to win gold.

Asian Games 2026 Archery Gold Medal: India won its first gold medal on Day 14 of the 2026 Asian Games. The women's team defeated South Korea 5-3

Same Stock, Different Results: These Mistakes Change Return On Investment

Stock Market Investing: Before buying a stock, investors can ask three basic questions: objective; investment tenure; and what would make me exit

Raigad tragedy: Eight students bodies sent to Alandi after procedures

The students were from Winners Academy, a private coaching institute based in Alandi, Pune district. The group had travelled to Diveagar in Raiga

Happy with silver, but Im still lacking in certain areas: Nitesh

Malwa Singh (52kg) and Ganpat Andalkar (+97kg) had won gold in 1962 Games while Udey Chand (70kg), Sajjan Songh (87kg) and Maruti Mane (97kg) won

Asian Games 2026 | 'Its disappointing for Indian tennis...': Gaurav Natekar

As tennis team finishes medal-less for the first time in 40 years, former Asian Games gold medallist Gaurav Natekar calls for introspection; AITA

157th Gandhi Jayanti: President Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute at Raj Ghat in Delhi

PM Modi has good ideas for settlement of Ukraine conflict: Putin

The Russian leader said PM Modi brings up these matters at every meeting we have and takes a keen interest in them

Asian Games 2026: India defeat Pakistan in semi-final of continental event

Abhisheks match-winning goal just 49 secs from final whistle helps defending champions India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 to scrape into the f

GST boosts Telangana tax collections to Rs 44,372 crore

Hyderabad: Telangana collected Rs 44,372 crore from Goods and Services Tax (GST), value-added tax (VAT), and profession tax in the first six mont

US Immigration Bars High-Speed Chases, Limits Vehicle Stops After Shootings

The new guidance comes after ICE-initiated vehicle stops have repeatedly escalated when drivers have refused to cooperate or tried to flee

Gandhi Jayanti 2026 Wishes: Gandhiji's precious thoughts will make your day; send best wishes to your loved ones on October 2

Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2026 Wishes: Read Mahatma Gandhi's precious thoughts and WhatsApp statuses on Gandhi Jayanti 2026. Share these messages abou

Warangal Police crush over 350 modified silencers

Hyderabad: In a major crackdown, the Warangal Police on Thursday, October 1, crushed over 350 modified silencers used on bikes. The crackdown was

How Airlines Try To Make Sure Pilots Are Safe To Fly

The security checks designed to stop passengers bringing anything on board that could threaten flight safety also apply to the crew, and pilots c

From banks to stock markets, what's closed and what's open on the Gandhi Jayanti holiday?

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2nd, which is a public holiday. Many sectors are closed on this day. Let's find out what will

The government will remove the limit on the sale of petrol and diesel; instructions given to private companies.

The central government is preparing to lift the limits on the sale of petrol and diesel. Private oil companies have been instructed to do so. Oil

Putin Praises PM Modis Neutral Position And Very Good Ideas For Bringing Ukraine Conflict To An End

Did it become cheaper or more expensive on October 2nd? Know the latest rates before booking a cylinder.

You can find out the current price changes for gas cylinders here. These include prices for 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders and 19 kg commercial L

RBI MPC meet from Oct 5-7: Will RBI hike the repo rate this time?

RBI's MPC will meet from October 5-7 to decide on interest rates; economists expect a 25-basis-point hike to 5.5 per cent as inflation rises and

Trump Administration Accuses UCLA Law School Of Race-Based Admissions Bias

The Justice Department's investigation found UCLA's law school discriminated against white and Asian American students by favoring Black and Hisp

On Cam: Putin Blasts Trump Over Assassinating Iran's Larijani; 'Killing Of Peacemaker A Big Mistake'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the reported killing of Iranian official Ali Larijani a tremendous mistake, saying his death could ma

Gold becomes expensive again; silver becomes cheaper by Rs 5000, know the latest price of gold and silver today.

In the Delhi bullion market, gold prices rose by 500 to 1,49,800 per 10 grams, while silver prices fell by 5,000 to 2.27 lakh per kg. Find out to

Keep these things in mind when using public Wi-Fi.

The lure of free Wi-Fi can prove costly. Did you know that the open internet at a railway station or cafe can drain your personal information and

Asian Games: Kumkum Mohod, Dhiraj Bommadevara win mixed recurve team silver

Amazon Great Indian Festival starts October 8, with up to 80% off on these items.

Amazon's biggest mega sale has been announced. Starting on October 8th, the sale offers discounts of up to 80% on these items. Find out what othe

Drishyam 3 Movie Release LIVE Updates: Ajay Devgn-Jaideep Ahlawat's film hits theatres amid strong buzz

Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar, and this time the story continues with the final chapter: Drishyam 3: The Conclusion. The much-awaited fi

Wall Plaster: Install nails on the wall without breaking the plaster; this 1 hack will be very useful

Prevent Plaster Cracks: Small cracks can develop in plaster. If the plaster is already weak or is peeling due to moisture in the wall, a nail can

Weather tomorrow: IMD forecasts rain in over 15 states; Kerala, Karnataka to see wet spell

'Don't Stop Ambulances For VIP Convoys': Assam Government's Order Amid Row

The SMCH authorities and the family members of the patient said the death was not linked to the traffic delay. The patient was suffering from cir

Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, UNDP chief warns

Rising energy costs and El Nino conditions are challenging developing countries facing financial distress. Governments are struggling to manage h

Dubai NRI bought Rs 2.31 crore property, didnt file ITR, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins in ITAT on these grounds

Mrs Chudamasas counsel argued that the AO had erred in treating Rs 2,31,20,000 as investment made during financial year 2017-18. He submitted tha

Thane: 23-member SIT formed to probe Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar's murder

Purnekar, a local leader of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot at and attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on Tuesday night in the

Omani Pilot Who Attacked Smit Machchhar Used Feet to Damage Controls

Indias Ambassador to the UAE, Deepak Mittal, confirmed that Captain Smit Machchhar is in a stable condition and recovering well in a UAE hospital

Massive Protests Against Poll Body Chief Planned In Delhi, Mumbai Today

While the CJP will hold a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai, a student body will stage demonstrations in Delhi.

A traffic system that thinks: What Delhi can expect over next 2 years

Throat of motorcyclist killed slit by kite manja in Belagavi

The string of a kite got entangled around his neck while he was riding over the National Highway bridge in the Gandhi Nagar area

Column | Sujata Sawant: at your service

The community activists work in a Mumbai slum embodies both Gandhi and Ambedkar

President Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi; remember Lal Bahadur Shastri's enduring legacy

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, with both lead

Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes as US sends 9,000 more troops to Middle East

The US military is deploying approximately 9,000 additional troops to the Middle East aboard ships for heightened tensions with Iran. President D

'He tried to crash the plane': Chilling footage captures chaos after attack on Indian pilot Smit Machchhar

New footage from inside flydubai flight FZ1073 has captured the frantic moments that unfolded after passengers and crew intervened to stop what a

Putin lauds Modi's peace push, says PM has 'good ideas' to end Ukraine war

Russian president says Modi repeatedly presses for a peaceful settlement, while India signals readiness to use its ties with both sides to suppor

Legends Back An Action: WCL Season 3 Brings Cricket's Biggest Clashes To UAE

Cricket's greatest icons are back in action. The World Championship of Legends (WCL) returns for Season 3 with the game's biggest clashes and fie

Bengaluru professional says 12 LPA salary feels like 4 LPA in city; if your salary is less than 1 lakh, you shouldnt come

The insights shared by Shivank Goel regarding life in Bengaluru have stirred considerable conversation on social media about salaries and living

MMRDA launches Rehabilitation & Resettlement system, 94 PAPs received possession letters

With this system in place, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority aims to bring manual records onto a structured, technology-enabled an

Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol official trailer released online

Triple-return bait costs Pinjore accountant Rs 52L

4 Astronauts Reach International Space Station After Record-Breaking 8-Hour Journey

Although their stay at the International Space Station will last a long six months, the flight there was the quickest yet not only for Elon Musk'

Underwater umbrellas for coral reefs could help protect against heat damage

High sea temperatures driven by the climate crisis damage corals, bleaching them ghostly white and killing them. While restoration of dead reefs

Gujarat Celebrates Mahatma Gandhis 157th Birth Anniversary with Interfaith Prayer in Porbandar

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pays tribute at Gandhis birthplace during an interfaith prayer on his 157th birth anniversary. Gujarat Celebrates Maha

Protest demanding CEC Kumar's resignation at Jantar Mantar today: Details

Delhi Police has denied permission for the October 2 protest, with prohibitory orders in New Delhi and 11 Metro stations shut as groups demand CE

Restore native species, wetlands; curb invasives: UT wildlife survey

MPC set to begin rate hike cycle with at least 25 bps repo hike: SBI Economists

The ERDs economists believe the balance of risks has tilted decisively towards a 25-bps rate hike (from 5.25% to 5.50%) at this juncture

Gandhi Jayanti: Are NSE, BSE closed for trading on October 2?

Delhi Metro Shuts 11 Stations Amid Jantar Mantar Protest Call

However, the interchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, New Delhi and Central Secretariat stations, it said.

FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar's path from nervous pilot to cockpit 'hero'

Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his copilot, opened the cockpit door after fighting back, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker and avert

Watch: Ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, 85, Attends Film Screening With Grandsons Veer And Shikhar Pahariya

Sushil Kumar Shinde is a veteran Congress leader, former Union Home Minister of India, and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

'No Compromise': Putin's Big Declaration On Ukraine; Slams West As He Vows Russia Won't Give Up

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready for peace talks, but insisted that any agreement must take into account what he called

'ANGRY' Camilla Wants 'REVENGE'? Diana Memoir Reopens Royal Familys DARKEST Wounds

Queen Camilla is reportedly furious as Princess Dianas legacy returns to the royal spotlight following Charles Spencers new memoir, Swan Song: Di

Gandhi, Shastri Jayanti: President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan pay tribute at Raj Ghat, Vijay Ghat

Gandhi, Shastri Jayanti: President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan pay tribute at Raj Ghat, Vijay Ghat

Assam bypoll: Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency profile, candidates, key facts

The Nagaon byelection was necessitated after Pradyut Bordoloi resigned.

Ram temple staff to undergo 100 per cent police verification, character checks

Trust member Dinendra Das on Thursday said the decisions taken by the Trust would be acceptable to all those associated with the temple

October 3 Panchang: Avoid Eastward Travel, Abhijit Muhurat from 11:52 AM to 12:39 PM

The Panchang for October 3 highlights key timings and astrological insights, including auspicious periods and warnings for travel. October 3 Panc

Indias mixed recurve team beats Japan 5-3, moves within one win of LA 2028 quotas

India's mixed recurve archery team secured a place in the gold-medal final after defeating Japan. After trailing 1-3, they rallied to win the sem

Parliament Panel Delays Top Court Visit On 'One Nation One Election' Bills

Parliamentary panels have, however, interacted with sitting Supreme Court judges in the past.

Health Inspector Arrested In Kerala Over Bribery Allegations

A Health Inspector from Tirurangadi Municipality in Kerala was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs

'Odd-hour guests, security risk': Noida's Supernova society bans Airbnb, Oyo, Booking.com rentals after host gate-ramming video

Maharashtra launches Invest Maharashtra platform with Rs 8.57 lakh crore MoUs

The platform is intended to serve as a single point for investment promotion and facilitation, with the state government saying it will coordinat

Trump says Iran was weeks away from nuclear weapon, defends US action

Iran is reportedly just weeks away from having a nuclear weapon, which concerns global leaders. US President Donald Trump highlighted the urgency