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Bihars Tara Devi Festival Celebrates Cultural Heritage and Social Unity

Bihar Assembly Speaker Dr. Prem Kumar emphasizes the significance of the Tara Devi Festival in promoting cultural heritage and social harmony. Bi

Imran Khan Issued FRRO Show-Cause Notice to Revoke OCI Tag Following Mumbai Protests

In a developing legal and political controversy, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Mumbai has served a show-cause notice to B

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FCNR(B) deposit inflows weigh on private banks' margins in Q2FY27 results

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank report sequential declines in net interest margins as FCNR(B) deposits weigh on earnings, but expect recovery

Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP of Electoral Fraud and Manipulation

Akhilesh Yadav claims BJP is manipulating voter lists and engaging in electoral fraud ahead of the 2027 elections in Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yada

Hardik Pandya Irreplaceable, India Should Stop Looking For Like-For-Like Replacement: Gavaskar

If you can't find somebody of Hardik Pandya's calibre, then go with somebody who will do a slightly different job, said Gavaskar

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Gujarat-based Transformers and Rectifiers weighs setting up of a transformer factory in UK

The Ahmedabad-based power equipment maker plans to first establish a sales and customer-support presence through its UK subsidiary, Maxwell Grid

The Enduring Legacy of Majaz Lucknowi: A Poets Journey Through Love and Revolution

Explore the life of Majaz Lucknowi, a celebrated Urdu poet whose verses captured romance and revolution, leaving a lasting impact. The Enduring L

Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after bid to demolish it for plaza

Authorities in Pakistan have secured a historic Hindu temple following protests by local residents and civil society members against its demoliti

Sexual harassment of minor boys: Mangaluru priest arrested

Mangaluru: A priest associated with Valencia Church in Mangaluru has been arrested in connection with allegations of sexual harassment involving

Rs 11,500 seized from woman inmate in Bengaluru jail smuggling

Bengaluru: A woman undertrial prisoner was caught allegedly trying to carry Rs 11,500 into Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru, prompt

Lucknow: Hoardings Depicting Rahul, Akhilesh, Musk as Ravana's Heads Put Up

The hoardings featured Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan, Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus, US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and billionaire i

Honda 2W weighs capacity expansion beyond planned 8 million units

HMSI is assessing whether to add a production line or set up another factory as domestic demand and exports grow, with existing expansion plans s

Bureaucratic standoff leaves high-tech labs paralysed without internet across Sivaganga schools

India's VC funding for startups stays flat at $10.9 billion in 2026 so far

Venture capital funding for Indian startups reached $10.9 billion across 1,253 rounds in 2026 so far, with investors concentrating funds in fewer

Nahida Akter Appointed as New T20 Captain of Bangladesh Womens Cricket Team

Nahida Akter has been named the new T20 captain of Bangladeshs womens cricket team, with Shobhana Mostari as her deputy. Nahida Akter Appointed a

Latest rainfall data highlights severe threat to rabi crops amid deficits and El Nio concerns

The stakes are high because rabi crops, unlike the monsoon-dependent kharif crops, are sown in the winter months and depend on a combination of r

J&K Police book Army officers wife for sharing sensitive information with foreign intelligence operatives

The police are also examining the nature of her activities and whether any information or material was communicated to foreign intelligence opera

NSUI holds 'Hallabol March' demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The protest comes amid a series of demonstrations by student groups and other organisations demanding CEC's resignation

By stealing votes, they have attacked the Constitution: Rahul Gandhi vows to fight vote chori in Goa

Rahul Gandhi addressed Congress workers in Margao, South Goa during the party's 'Goy Rakhon Yatra'. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and o

FSSAI advises strict temperature control for perishable food storage and transport

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Tiranga March held in solidarity with arrested, detained protesters in Bengaluru

The march in Bengaluru was part of a nationwide Tiranga March organised in solidarity with CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who,

Turkey will get some diesel from US-Russia supply deal, energy minister says

Turkey will take some of the diesel Russia is supplying

Political Figures Take Center Stage in Ranchis Durga Puja Celebrations

Ranchis Durga Puja showcases political figures alongside traditional themes, reflecting contemporary issues and social messages. Political Figure

France counts cost of worst unrest in years

France woke on Sunday to the wreckage of one of its most violent days of unrest in years after protests over high

Temple Inam Land Is Not Govt Property, You Cannot Gift It Away: Supreme Court Slams TVK Govt

The Supreme Court has declared void a 2017 gift of temple land to the Tamil Nadu Government for the construction of a Taluk Office, holding that

Bridge Inauguration: Keralam Minister, Ex-CPIM MP Spar Over Project Credit

Minister Basheer faced booing from some attendees when he began his speech without mentioning the name of AICC general secretary and Alappuzha MP

Telangana BJP chief demands proper probe into Kolkata stampede

Hyderabad: Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief N Ramchander Rao has demanded a proper probe and action against those responsible for the

Delhi Cabinet approves Go-Delhi Foundation to support startups, innovation

The Delhi government has approved the Go-Delhi Foundation with a 50 crore corpus to support startups and young innovators through funding access,

Houstons vacant lot becomes a colourful park built from discarded art

Charity shop raises 85,860 from donated banknotes, including one featuring young Queen Elizabeth II

Entire country knows CEC Gyanesh Kumar implements 'vote chori': Rahul Gandhi in Goa

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said, Gyanesh Kumar implements the theft of votes, Amit Shah operationalizes it, and Narendra Modi orchestrates the en

Surge in Pilgrimage Tourism in Uttar Pradeshs Vindhya Triangle: 60% Increase in Visitors Over Two Years

Pilgrimage tourism in Uttar Pradeshs Vindhya Triangle sees a 60% rise in visitors, with significant growth at key temples. Surge in Pilgrimage To

DLF plans to launch 58,000 cr luxury housing projects in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai

DLF plans to launch housing projects worth over 58,000 crore across Delhi-NCR and Mumbai in the next 2-3 years, driven by strong demand for luxur

Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma lead India as flag-bearers at Asian Para Games

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Seven accused in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede remanded to 10-day police custody

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The Dimple factor: Can she crack BJP's women-voter fortress & deliver UP to Akhilesh?

A necessary corrective: On the SSR, the special summary revision of electoral rolls | Editorial

The Election Commission has announced a special summary revision of electoral rolls in 14 States and three Union Territories, along with measures

Ranbir Kapoor Showcases Singing Talent at Durga Puja Celebration in Mumbai

Ranbir Kapoor delighted fans with a surprise performance at the North Bombay Durga Puja Pandal, singing Kabira alongside Harshdeep Kaur. Ranbir K

Tennis-Davidovich Fokina overcomes Jodar to claim Shanghai Masters crown

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School Holiday Tomorrow, October 19: Check state-wise closures for Durga Puja, Maha Navami, Vijayadashami, Ayudha Pooja, Dasara 2026 & other festivals

Schools closed on October 19: Schools in several Indian states will remain closed on Monday, October 19, 2026, due to festive holidays, including

Consistency Is Overrated in T20s: Pujara Backs Sanju Samson to Bounce Back

Cheteshwar Pujara backs Sanju Samson to regain form with one big innings, while questioning whether Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Samson can play toge

Bodies of Kolkata Pandal Stampede Victims Handed Over to Families

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) would be constituted soon to probe the incident, adding th

Conjoined Twins Die at Odishas MKCG Medical College

Newborns with two heads and a single body shared a heart; doctors faced complex treatment challenges

France protests: More than 1,800 arrested, Interior Minister says

The violence in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and other cities occurred on the sidelines of mass demonstrations against high inflation caused

Watch: Historic Limoges city hall collapses as mass protests sweep France

DLF to launch projects worth 58,000 crore in 2-3 yrs in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai amid luxury housing demand

Realty firm gears up for luxury launches in Mumbai and Gurugram amid strong demand from end users and investors

Gurmeet Choudhary Discusses the Timeless Appeal of Romantic Films Ahead of Tum Mere Ho Release

Gurmeet Choudhary shares insights on the enduring popularity of romantic films and music in Bollywood as he prepares for Tum Mere Ho. Gurmeet Cho

Ex-SC Judge Questions Rs 5,500-crore Tata Power-Kleros Arbitration Award

Justice Vineet Saran flags speculative damages, alleged tribunal bias; echoes Mukul Rohatgis concerns

Excise department order allowing bakery to stock, sell hortiwine lands UDF government in controversy

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan flagged the unconsulted order as Excise Minister M. Liju revoked the licence, while the CPI(M)s M.B. Rajesh called the g

Abhishek Nayar says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait for chance in New Zealand T20Is

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Gautam and Dr Priti Adani visit Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram during Navratri

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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if US accepts conditions

Madhuri Dixit Reflects on Life as a Housewife in America After Marriage

Madhuri Dixit shares her experiences as a housewife in America, waking up early to prepare breakfast for her husband, Dr. Shriram Nene. Madhuri D

India widens cancer drug price caps, lowering prices of 137 medicines

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World Menopause Day 2026: Ministry of AYUSH Promotes Holistic Ayurvedic Solutions for Women

On the occasion of World Menopause Day 2026, observed on October 18, the Ministry of AYUSH has emphasised a holistic, preventive approach to wome

Albanian PM says mass protests a threat to EU membership, not government

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday rejected calls to step down from growing street protests, and said they were a threat not to his gover

Thousands Pay Tribute at Hemant Sorens Mothers Memorial Feast in Ramgarh

A large gathering in Ramgarh honored the late Rupai Soren, mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, with heartfelt tributes and condolenc

Sudden rain, poor crowd management likely led to Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: What we know so far

Cheteshwar Pujara defends Sanju Samson

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Man With Alleged Terror Links Arrested in Karnataka: Home Min Priyank Kharge

Kharge said this was the fifth such case reported in the last two to three months, adding that the individuals involved were from Uttar Pradesh,

Bank Holiday on October 19, 2026: RBI Calendar Lists Holidays in Several States

October 18, 2026 |Banks will remain closed in several states on Monday, October 19, 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday ca

Rain Washes Out Final T20 Match, Series Ends in Draw; Iyer Named Impact Player of the Series

The T20 series between India and West Indies concludes in Bengaluru with a draw, as Shreyas Iyer earns Impact Player of the Series honors. Rain W

Five killed as car loses control while avoiding potholes, crashes into state bus in Maharashtra's Beed

Five people, including an 11-year-old boy, were killed in a road accident in Maharashtra's Beed district on Sunday morning after their car report

Coimbatore Corporation says Phase II biomining at Vellalore will take until May 2027; NGT seeks comprehensive report

India Bars Sugar-Based Ethanol From 2026-27 Tender For Petrol Blend

The tender, issued on October 16 by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on behalf of oil marketing companies (OMCs), seeks bids for around 11

Delhi Police prevents Rs 1.53 crore loss in digital arrest frauds across five states

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Sikkim Governor-designate Dushyant Gautam arrives before oath

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Serving tribal population, five government hospitals in Telanganas Bhadradri Kothagudem district secure Kayakalp awards

The Community Health Centre (CHC) at Palvancha secured the State-Level Eco-Friendly Award carrying 5 lakh, along with a Commendation Award

Cricket-S Africa 11-0 after rain delays start of second test

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New Opportunities for Norwegian Investors Arise from India-EFTA Agreement

The India-EFTA agreement opens new investment avenues for Norway, enhancing collaboration in manufacturing and green energy sectors. New Opportun

Yemen gov't forces launch fresh offensive against Houthis

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Oct 18 (IANS) Fierce fighting erupted near Yemen's strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Sunday as government forces launched a

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy raises concerns on municipal election nominations

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France: Over 1,800 arrested after looting, arson during protests

Rioters torched public buildings and looted shops across France, destroying Limoges' historic town hall. The violence erupted during nationwide c

IMF and World Bank meetings leave developing countries with more questions than answers

The recent discussions at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank left developing nations feeling uncertain about their futures. Delegates

Bomb threat on Ahmedabad-Hyderabad flight turns out to be schoolgirls prank

The Class 7 student was returning to Hyderabad with other students and teachers on Saturday after a school trip when she made the remark. A cabin

'India neither B'desh nor France': Rijiju claims 'some politicians' incited youth

Gwalior Temple Tragedy: CSP Removed, 8 Cops Suspended After Truck Kills 15 Near Sheetla Mata Mandir

A horrifying tragedy struck Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, late Saturday night (Saptami) after a runaway truck laden with paddy mowed down crowds of de

Traditional Dhol-Tasha Performance Captivates Devotees at Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad

A vibrant Dhol-Tasha performance marked Ashtami at Bhagyalakshmi Temple, attracting many devotees in Hyderabad. Traditional Dhol-Tasha Performanc

France Erupts In Violent Protests As Historic Town Hall Burns; What It Means For Indians Living There

Protests over rising living costs and deteriorating public services turned violent across France, leaving over 1,200 arrested and raising safety

From skyscrapers to cockroach-themed pandals: Patnas Durga Puja pandals in spotlight

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) As the nine-day Sharadiya Durga Puja nears closure, the festive fervour is high on the streets of Patna and o

France's Macron to address nation following violent protests, Elysee says

French President Emmanuel Macron address the nation at 2000 local time (1800 GMT) on Sunday, his office said. The address comes after protests ov

Food Regulator's Guidelines For Perishable Items Amid Festive Season

It has ordered food business operators engaged in the manufacture, packing, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of perishable food com

DeepSeek Pushes Out Updated AI Model It Says is Faster, Leaner

The firm unveiled the V4.1-Flash-1017 with a series of posts on X saying the update had stronger benchmark performance, faster task completion, a

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: SIT under sitting judge to probe tragedy, says CM

The stampede, triggered by a massive rush of devotees at the Durga Puja pandal, claimed 19 lives and left 25 people injured. Adhikari said six pe

ICAR-CPRI Biofortifies Purple Potato to Combat Hidden Hunger with Nutrient-Dense Kufri Jamunia

In a major effort to combat hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies, scientists at the ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) ha

FairPoint: The protests are loud, but where is the money coming from?

FairPoint: The protests are loud, but where is the money coming from? New Delhi: When American singer Mary Millben made an explosive claim about

Israeli Researcher Praises RSS for Merit-Based Opportunities Over Caste

Israeli researcher Yeshaia Rosenman commends RSS for promoting merit and social dedication, highlighting PM Modi as a key example. Israeli Resear

Tourism infrastructure threatens to push elephants out of Mattupetty grasslands in Keralams Munnar

Proposed infrastructure in Munnars natural feeding grounds could disrupt access to forage and water, heightening humanelephant conflict; conserva