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Indonesia's burned land doubles in September as fires rage, data shows

The size of land burned in Indonesia

Unique Dussehra Tradition: Dasanan Temple in Kanpur Opens Only Once a Year

The Dasanan Temple in Kanpur opens only on Dussehra, honoring Ravana as a symbol of wisdom and devotion. Unique Dussehra Tradition: Dasanan Templ

Transformative moment for US women: Trump, Melania sign order for new NIH womens health division

DMK Leader Booked for Defamatory Remarks Against CM Vijay

TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna lashed out at the DMK saying it converted political platforms to launch personal attacks against opponents

China, Hong Kong shares weaken as stable growth eases stimulus bets

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Youth arrested for theft at Army officers house in Chennais Fort St. George

Karnataka Chief Ministers Position in Jeopardy Amidst Internal Congress Rebellion, Claims BJP Leader

Karnataka BJP chief accuses CM D.K. Shivakumar of losing support within Congress, highlighting farmer issues and government failures. Karnataka C

Bartlett stars to give Queensland control

Queensland had earned a narrow lead which looked far more significant later in the day

'Humans are cows of the future': Harsh Goenka shares 'a frightening AI thought' by Yuval Noah Harari

Harsh Goenka has shared a frightening AI warning by celebrated author of Homo Sapeins, Yuval Noah Harari, who has compared humans to cows of the

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Ashok Gehlot Warns of Water and Fodder Crisis in Rajasthan, Urges Government Action

Ashok Gehlot alerts Rajasthan government on impending water and fodder shortages, urging immediate measures to secure supplies. Ashok Gehlot Warn

England bowl, Rashid and Curran in; Pakistan unchanged

Harry Brook reckoned dew would be a factor as he opted to chase in Rawalpindi

Cognizant, Google Cloud expand partnership to drive agentic AI adoption

Cognizant is also applying Gemini internally, at scale

Thank you for free publicity: Dipke on cockroach effigy being burnt alongside Ravan on Dussehra

Copper rises as US inventories, bullish outlook builds

The London Metal Exchange rose 0.36% to $14,391 a metric ton by 0705 GMT, while the most-traded November copper contract on the Shanghai Futures

Bihars Patna Graduate Elections: Anuj Singh Focuses on Educated Representation Amid Triangular Contest

In Patnas upcoming graduate elections, Anuj Singh emphasizes educated representation and key issues over caste politics. Bihars Patna Graduate El

Im playing better now: Tsitsipas on father-coach split and tennis revival

Ecosystem of terrorism must be firmly and collectively 'dismantled': Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the urgent need to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism during the SCO meeting. He firmly stated

Regime change through protests not possible in India: Ramdas Athawale backs RSS chief

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday backed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwats rema

'Substantive conversation': Zelensky speaks with Rubio on missile interceptors, Russian attack warnings

Digital Desk | Kyiv, Oct 20 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a substantive conversation with US Secretary of State Marc

Rajasthan Congress protest overnight at police commissionerate

Jaipur: Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and other leaders of the party spent Monday night staging a dharna at the Jaipur Police

Don't Try To Find Small Faults, See It With An Open Mind: Yash On 'Ramayana'

At the event, Ranbir described Ramayana as a special film.

How this Bengaluru bookstore is reviving the practice of writing letters

The Sunday Letter Project, which began in 2025, is a global initiative with letter keepers across the world with Beku Books in JP Nagar Bengaluru

Jacob Duffy heaps praise on Team India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Ahead of the match, New Zealand's pacer Jacob Duffy heaped praise on speedster Bhuvneshwar Kumar after he made his return to the Indian mix after

Twin milestones await Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of NZ T20Is

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to return for India's T20I series against New Zealand. He aims to achieve milestones that would solidify his cricket leg

A Plot Twist: Months After Yusuf Pathan's TMC Exit, Gujarat Govt Gifts Him Disputed Vadodara Land

The Gujarat government has approved a proposal to allot a disputed 978-square-metre Vadodara Municipal Corporation plot in Tandalja to former Ind

Melania Appears To 'DODGE' Trump's Kiss In Awkward White House Moment Caught On Camera | WATCH

First Lady Of United States Melania Trump is sparking online buzz after appearing to turn away as President Trump leaned in for a kiss at a White

Power shortage in India: Which states are seeking additional electricity?

Tamil Nadu has turned to emergency power purchases costing up to 37 per unit, while other states seek additional supplies as electricity demand e

After TMC Exit, Gujarat To 'Gift' Part Of Disputed Vadodara Plot To Yusuf Pathan

Pathan had been seeking the 978-square-metre residential plot located next to his family home in Vadodara's Tandalja locality since 2012, but fac

Kentucky sinks 1,700 discarded Christmas trees in a lake to create homes for fish

Amit Shah arrives in Punjab, to meet Parvinder Singh Jhotas kin

Hours before the visit, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government has decided to hand over the Jhota murder case to the CBI

Amit Shahs Visit Marks a Turning Point in Punjabs Fight Against Gangster Rule

Amit Shahs visit to Punjab is seen as a crucial step towards restoring peace and tackling organized crime in the state. Amit Shahs Visit Marks a

UDAN scheme clocks 1.49 crore passengers, govt aims for 4 crore target in next phase

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) As the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme completes 10 years since its launch on 21st October 2016, it

CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: RMP, outside ally of ruling UDF in Keralam, opposes govt stand in HC

K.K. Rema says government stand undermines its declared position on corruption

Posters on a Mangaluru roadside wall called a Supreme Court judgment a denial of justice, 13 men booked, now Karnataka High Court has quashed the FIR

Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR against 13 men who put up posters in Mangaluru criticising a Supreme Court judgment. The court held that

Ladakh Notifies Amendment for Hill Councils in All 8 Districts

LEH/JAMMU, Oct 20: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday notified the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Amendment)

Strict Action Warned Against Harming State Bird Palapitta

Report illegal display or possession of Palapitta to Telangana State Forest Department on 1800 425 5364.

Hormuz could be 'redundant' in five years, replaced by new routes, HSBC CEO says

The conflict has highlighted the world's heavy reliance on the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of global oil and LNG trade previously p

HM Shah meets family of slain anti-drug activist Vikramjeet Singh in Punjabs Gurdaspur

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday visited Punjabs Gurdaspur district, bordering Pakistan, to meet

Shafali Verma reprimanded for on-field conduct

India vice-captain Shafali Verma received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by throwing the ball

Police Sub-Inspectors son shot dead, elder offspring critical in Gaya; two suspects detained

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 20 (IANS) The son of a police Sub-Inspector was shot dead, while another son sustained critical injuries in a shooting

'Highly inspiring': PM Modi hails Mohan Bhagwat's speech on RSS Sthapana Divas

Indian table tennis players bag five bronze medals at Asian Para Games 2026

Ravi Baby Sahana and Prachi Pandey scripted history by becoming India's first para table tennis players to make the podium in the standing catego

There must be no objection to singing Vande Mataram in entirety: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday asserted that 'Vande Mataram' remains a symbol of national unity and said there should be no hesitation or obj

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Emphasizes the Importance of Weapon Worship on Dussehra

On Dussehra, CM Bhupendra Patel performed weapon worship, highlighting the significance of arms in Indian culture and the spirit of duty. Chief M

Josh Hazlewood Returns To Field On Day 3 Of Gqeberha Test After Missing Day 2 With Illness

Gqeberha Test: In a boost for Australia on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park here, Josh Hazlewood was back for t

OPINION | Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi: Is he terrorising film industry from jail?

The question that is in everybodys mind is, did gangster Lawrence Bishnoi order the attack on actor Tiger Shroff? Lawrence Bishnoi is locked up i

At SCO meet, Rajnath Singh calls for unified action to dismantle entire terrorism ecosystem

Dushanbe, Oct 20: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to work together to d

Telangana Governor and Chief Minister Extend Dussehra Greetings, Pray for Peace and Prosperity

Telanganas leaders wish citizens a joyful Dussehra, emphasizing values of peace, unity, and cultural heritage. Telangana Governor and Chief Minis

Deepthi Jeevanji breaks Games record to claim 400m T20 gold at Para Asiad

India's Deepthi Jeevanji reasserted her continental supremacy by snaring a second successive Asian Para Games gold medal in the women's 400m T20

Italy's top court set to rule on future of troubled Taranto steelworks

Italy's Supreme Court is due to consider on Tuesday a case that could have major

South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3: Live Score and Updates from Gqeberha

South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3: Live Score and Updates from Gqeberha

Reese stars as Dream win first WNBA Finals match

Atlanta Dream win their first ever game in the WNBA Finals as they beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level the series at 1-1. Reese stars

Alberta voters reject separation from Canada in referendum

With more than 1 million votes counted, about 76% supported remaining in Canada, compared with 23% who backed beginning a process that could lead

West Bengal: Left parties allege attacks on Durga Puja bookstalls

A controversy over bookstalls at Durga Puja pandals has intensified political tensions in West Bengal. Left parties, including the CPI(M), CPI(ML

India, Australia Umpires to Officiate in Domestic Cricket Exchange

Australian umpire Ben Treloar will officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in India, while India's Parashar Joshi will travel to Australia to stand

Noida village worships Ravan as 'Son of soil', rejects effigy burning on Dussehra

Digital Desk | Greater Noida (UP), Oct 20 (IANS) While Dussehra is celebrated across India by burning the effigies of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkar

France calm under night curfews as government awaits new weekend protests

France's cities were calm overnight under curfews imposed after last weekend's scenes of chaos, as protest groups announced a new round of demons

Inside Mr Faisu and Tanya

Mumbai: The reception clips are here, and Mr Faisu and Tanya make an adorable pair! Social media star Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr Faisu,

CA-BCCI Umpire Exchange Program: Ben Treloar to officiate in two Ranji Trophy Matches, Parashar Joshi to umpire in Australia

Ben Treloar is set to officiate two exhilarating Ranji Trophy matches in India, while Parashar Joshi will take charge of pivotal games in Austral

No Flat Tour, Just Amenities: Gurugram Realtor Mocks Ashneer Grover's DLF Camellias Visit, Offers Him A Job

Drawing on his experience of completing more than 200 property deals in Gurugram, Bharadwaj described how brokers sometimes focus on a housing so

Karnataka HC refuses to quash case against father after minor son killed 3 in crash

The Karnataka High Court has upheld culpable homicide charges against a father whose son caused a deadly crash. The crash resulted in the deaths

Indonesia repatriates Sumatran orangutan rescued in India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Tajikistan PM, Iran's First Vice President in Dushanbe

Digital Desk | Dushanbe, Oct 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Tajikistan's Prime Minister, Qohir Rosulzoda, and Iran's First Vice Pre

EAAA India Alternatives to float 1,200-crore IPO on Oct 26

The issue is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS) by Edelweiss Group with no fresh issue component

UP CM performs special Vijayadashami puja at Gorakhnath Temple

Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Oct 20 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, also celebrated as Dussehra, Gorakhpeethadhishwar and Uttar

Indonesian govt moves to speed fuel deliveries outside Java, Bali

RSS Chief Emphasizes Self-Awareness and Social Unity on Vijayadashami

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat highlights the importance of self-awareness, indigenous values, and social unity during Vijayadashami celebrations in Nag

ENG vs PAK ODI: Joe Root set to script history for England in format

England's star batsman Joe Root is set to achieve a huge feat in his ODI career. The right-handed batsman is 97 runs shy of completing his tally

Shafali receives demerit point for breaching Level 1 of ICC code of conduct

Shafali threw the ball into the ground in frustration after dropping a catch which led to an official reprimand

U.P. Panchayat poll: Is BJP looking to bypass the semi final?

The Allahabad High Courts directive to the Uttar Pradesh government and the State Election Commission (SEC) to complete the three-tier panchayat

Pakistan vs England, ODI tri-series, Match 2: Live Score and Updates from Rawalpindi

Pakistan vs England, ODI tri-series, Match 2: Live Score and Updates from Rawalpindi

Russia Batters Ukraines Energy Grid; Kyiv Plunged Into Darkness As 550,000 Households Lose Power

Large parts of Kyiv were plunged into darkness on Monday evening after renewed Russian strikes disrupted Ukraines energy infrastructure. Footage

MOLE DOESNT MATCH: Kim Jong-Un Impostor Claims Resurface After Shock Health Rumours

Kim Jong-Un body double bombshell? Fresh photographs of North Koreas secretive leader have reignited bizarre online conspiracy theories after unv

SLMG Beverages eyes 20,000 cr turnover in 5 years, IPO in 3-4 years

The company, which holds Coca-Cola's bottling rights for high-density markets in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, looks to capitalise on India's consumpt

Japanese spacecraft begins journey to Mars moon Phobos

The MMX spacecraft is on its way to Mars' moon Phobos to collect surface samples that could help answer long-standing questions about the formati

'Golden treasure of Indias natural heritage': Piyush Goyal highlights Ladakh's Sea Buckthorn

Digital Desk | Leh, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday highlighted Ladakhs golden berry, the Sea Buckthorn, as a remarkable hig

Resident Indians, FIIs to get income tax exemption on NDBs Maharaja Bonds

The notifications cover rupee-denominated bonds issued by the multilateral lender and tax relief procedures for eligible overseas investors in go

Minister who called Daler Mehndi drunk says singer was paid Rs 35 lakh

Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal has broken his silence on the Daler Mehndi incident wherein he stopped the singer's performance midway, accusi

Elon Musks $10.5 bn SpaceX giveaway, Anthropics 5% share fund: How will gifts work? Who pays tax? Scenarios explained

Elon Musk plans to give every US child a SpaceX share, worth $10.5bn. Anthropic is setting aside 5% for a public fund. Here is how tax could work

Indonesia removes 5.15M negative posts, including 4M gambling items

Tiger Shroff's Fan Was Shooting Vlog When Shots Were Fired, A Bullet Hit Him

NDTV has accessed a 48-second clip recorded by Umesh Chauhan, showing the moments before Shroff was targeted.

Stratospheric platforms in future wars: US tests balloon swarms; India backs Rs 15,000cr airships

The US Army is planning to deploy high-altitude balloons in Europe for surveillance and communication. India is also advancing its airship-based

EAAA India Alternatives to float Rs 1,200-cr IPO on Oct 26

EAAA India Alternatives Ltd will open its initial public offering worth Rs 1,200 crore on October 26. The IPO will close for subscription on Octo

Posing As Couple, Assam Man, Bengal Woman Ran Ganja Trade From Kerala Migrant Quarters

During the search, officials recovered 4 kg of ganja stored in two packets inside their room, along with Rs 1,19,600 in cash, suspected to be pro

DA hike for central government employees: Can Centre announce dearness allowance on October 21, 2026?

DA hike news: Central government employees are eagerly awaiting a long-overdue increase in their dearness allowance, which was expected to take e

I Never Thought I'd Leave Android After Over a Decade, but the iPhone 18 Pro Changed That

I still remember getting my first Android phone back in 2014. I'd just received my Class 10 results, and the Motorola Moto E was my first proper

France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM Sebastien Lecornu

France was rocked on October 17, 2026 by some of its worst rioting in recent years, just six months before the country elects a successor to Pres

Anurag Kashyap, Vasan Bala present Aakhri Ride: When and where to watch the Halloween thriller

Anurag Kashyap and Vasan Bala have joined forces to produce an exciting new short thriller named Aakhri Ride, set to debut globally on Halloween,

France Enforces Curfews Amid Rising Violence in Major Cities

Authorities in France implement curfews to restore order after violent protests, with new measures planned for affected areas. France Enforces Cu