Teachers Warn Against Tamil Nadu Varsity Bill

The Bill seeks to ease land and approval requirements, paving the way for existing aided colleges to become private universities. Teachers warn t

Green India Challenge Revives Kolam Tribals Bamboo Craft in Adilabad

The Kolam tribes, classified as PVTG, are skilled bamboo artisans.

Odisha Police Announces Rs 4.3 Crore Reward For Information On Maoists

In a major crackdown against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the Odisha Police has rolled out a new incentive scheme offering cash rewards worth Rs 4.

Zendaya set for five major projects in 2026 across film and television

Actress Zendaya will star in five major releases in 2026 including The Drama directed by Kristoffer Borgli, Dune: Messiah by Denis Villeneuve, Ch

Nitish Heads NDA Bihar Fight: JD(U)

Shah, Nitish meet amidst row over CM face

Right to freedom of speech and expression is in peril, says N. Ram

This is an interesting time for journalists as well as a challenging period for the media, he says

What is mpox as first case in US confirmed without any travel history? How dangerous is it and is there any vaccine?

Mpox cases in US 2025: US health officials are investigating potential local transmission of a more dangerous mpox strain, 'clade I', in Californ

ET Graphics: Indias AI hardware imports jump 13% to $66.8 billion, US share rises

India's imports of AI-enabling goods surged by 13.1% to $66.8 billion in FY25, with the US contributing significantly. Processors, controllers, a

US government seizes $13.4 billion in Bitcoin from alleged Cambodian pig butchering scammer, raising anonymity and security questions

Authorities have seized a massive amount of bitcoin, valued at $15 billion. This seizure is part of a large asset forfeiture by the US Department

Nizamabad Gets Agricultural College After Decades

New college at Telangana University to start from 2025-26 with Rs 126 crore allocation

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Ayans career best 27-point masterclass helps Patna Pirates sink Bengal Warriorz despite Devanks 25-point performance

Patna Pirates prevailed in a high-scoring encounter against Bengal Warriorz, prevailing 51-49 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi

Odisha Governor Tracks States Progress Through Raj Bhavan Dashboard

Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday held an interactive session with journalists from national and regional media, where he elabor

Nitin Kumar, Ali Samadi Lead From The Front as Jaipur Pink Panthers Outclass UP Yoddhas

From the opening minutes to the final whistle, the two-time champions were in complete control as Nitin Kumar and Ali Samadi both scored Super 10

PM Has No Time For Petty Politics: BJP On Tamil Nadu Minister's Funds Denied Charge

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu has accused the Union government of systematic and deliberate discrimination against the state

Adapt to emerging technologies, students urged

RGUKTAndhra Dean Sravani Duvvuri highlights the growing role of quantum technologies while inaugurating OMNITRIX 2025 hackathon at Siddhartha Aca

BC Bandh Likely to Shut Telangana Today

Apart from the Congress, political parties, including the BJP, BRS, and the Left, have extended their support to the call.

Trump for peace: New poll says he achieved what Obama and Biden never could in Middle East

A new poll shows Americans see Donald Trump as the Peace President after his Middle East peace deal. Many believe he did more for peace than Obam

Super-Sub Akshit Leads Charge as Dabang Delhi Fend off Resilient Tamil Thalaivas, Go Level on Points With Puneri Paltan

Dabang Delhi K.C. fended off a tough challenge from the Tamil Thalaivas as they secured an important 37-31 win at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium

Supreme Court quashes multiple FIRs under Uttar Pradesh Act on religious conversion, says law not tool to harass innocents

Justice Pardiwala found that the FIRs were vitiated by legal infirmities, procedural lapses, and lack of credible material

Delhi 2020 riots: no physical evidence against me, Umar Khalid tells court

The communal violence that erupted in February 2020 claimed 53 lives and left hundreds displaced.

Hope War Will End Without Ukraine Needing Tomahawks: Trump During Meet With Zelensky

US President Donald Trump suggested Friday it would be premature to give Ukraine Tomahawk missiles, saying as he hosted Volodymyr Zelensky that h

Six more agents of scamster Balaji Naik held in Nalgonda

Office vacancies fall in top cities as companies expand play

India's office market shows strong growth. Vacancy rates have hit a 17-quarter low. Occupiers are expanding their teams and office spaces. This a

India Inc thinks out of box for gift hampers this Diwali

Indian companies are upgrading Diwali gifts for employees. This year, expect wellness retreats, skill subscriptions, and travel vouchers. Traditi

India-Pakistan Women's ODI World Cup clash breaks global viewership records, becomes most-watched match ever

The first 13 matches of the tournament collectively reached over 60 million viewers, a five-fold increase from the previous edition, and accumula

Watch: How strong is the Indian passport?

How many countries can you visit without a visa on an Indian passport ?Well, the number has gone down. In 2025, an Indian passport gives you visa

Varanasi court quashes plea against Rahul over remarks on Sikhs

Varanasi: A Varanasi court on Friday dismissed a petition against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning the Sikh community mad

DC Edit | Fact, Fiction Or Fantasy Let Trump Have His Say

The import of Russian oil is only a microscopic piece that several players, including Europeans and even Nato countries, have moved on a chequerb

Pics: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray's Families Come Together For Diwali Event

The growing bonhomie between the once estranged Thackeray cousins was on full public display on Friday as the two leaders and their family member

United Nations says will 'take some time' to scale back Gaza famine

The U.N. World Food Programmes spokeswoman said 57 trucks in two convoys, carrying wheat flour and nutrition supplies, crossed in on October 16 a

Pawan Kalyan Reviews 100-Day Plan to Uplift Fishermens Livelihoods

Deputy CM urges skill training, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainable income initiatives for the Uppada region

Assocham to propose measures to cut imports

ASSOCHAM plans to propose cross-sectoral measures to the Centre aimed at reducing India's import dependence, specifying potential import reductio

Diwali in US: Know Diwali date, timing in major states; Which states have officially declared public holiday?

The festival of Diwali is not only a big and significant time in India but also in the USA where XYZ Indian expats have been living. Due to diffe

Two men nabbed with 15 kg of ganjanear Red Hills

China top source of imports in H1 FY26; New Delhi's trade deficit with Beijing hits $54.4 billion

Mainland China led India's imports in the first half of FY26 with $62.89 billion, followed by the UAE. Despite a trade deficit increase with Chin

India widens hunt for rare earths eyes Chile, Peru trade deals to ease supply

India is actively working to secure its rare earth mineral supply. The nation is negotiating trade agreements with Chile and Peru, while also boo

Game changer: California launches $11 state brand to slash Diabetes costs

California is set to launch its own low cost insulin under the CalRx beginning from January 1, 2026, representing a major step in the states atte

Blake Livelys jaw-dropping salary for It Ends With Us role revealed amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit

Blake Lively earned a massive amount for the movie It Ends With Us. This salary detail emerges during a legal fight with co-star Justin Baldoni.

Tamil Nadu Assembly rejects the Governors observations, readopts Tamil Nadu Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill, 2024

The Bill seeks to postponethe achievement of zero revenue deficit and 3% fiscal deficit by another year,R.N.Ravi said while returning the Bill

Thieves Kill 65-Year-Old Woman, Steal 3 Tola Gold

The victim, Chema Anasuya, lived alone in her house located behind the Area Hospital at Huzurnagar: Reports

Chennai Mayor announces deployment of additional manpower to answer distress calls on 1913 helpline during northeast monsoon

She says GCC will take measures to open relief centres and facilitate supply of food in low-lying areas during heavy rain

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee targets BJP over 'outsider' voters

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused an outside party, the BJP, of bringing in voters from other regions to disrupt local voting. She also

Tamil Nadu gets 25% of all medical tourists visiting India: Health Minister

He was speaking at the three-day international medical conference Future of Medicine 2.0 organised by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University

Bihar elections: EC data shows women voters dip in six seats

Bihar's electoral rolls show a concerning drop in women voters in six assembly seats. Seemanchal and Champaran regions are particularly impacted.

Egypt to intensify India ties to counter extremist ideology: EAM Abdelatty

Egypt has taken a bold step in addressing the complexities of global terrorism by highlighting the Muslim Brotherhoods implications. The country

Cornered for delays in giving back hostage bodies, Hamas reaffirms truce commitment

Hamas has reiterated its dedication to maintaining a ceasefire with Israel, promising to facilitate the return of deceased Israeli hostages. This

Residents seek Chief Minister M.K. Stalins support in shelving waste-to-energy plant project in Kodungaiyur

The residents want the Greater Chennai Corporation to adopt a Green Chennai Initiative in the locality

Ladakh groups announce silent marches, blackout on Saturday to protest September 24 violence

Following the lifting of restrictions in Leh, Ladakh's agitating groups have announced region-wide silent peace marches and a blackout on October

IAS, IPS officers interim applications for vacating stay over Nagaram lands dismissed

Petitioner contends that the said lands actually belonged to the Bhoodan Yajna Board and were purchased by private persons, and these transaction

Bihar polls: NDA revises seat sharing plan to regain ground in Shahabad region

With the 2025 assembly elections on the horizon, the NDA is adopting a fresh strategy for the Shahabad region after facing challenges in the prev

Rahul Gandhi meets Zubeen Garg's family; Singapore Police says 'preliminary probe indicates no foul play'

Rahul Gandhi took a poignant trip to Sonapur to celebrate the life of iconic singer Zubeen Garg. During his visit, he connected with Zubeen's fam

NC offers Nagrota seat to Congress to save coalition amid growing rift

Amid growing tensions between coalition partners National Conference (NC) and Congress over seat-sharing, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday

Restoration efforts in Manali-Ennore region have not achieved objectives

Government departments and agencies responsible for restoration works have largely failed to meet their commitments and there is a lack of coordi

Shobhaa De | Sex, Religion, Politics & Army: Taboo At Lit Fests?

Kasauli is a world in itself, controlled and overrun by the notorious Kasauli monkeys, aggressive enough to grab food from sturdy grown men with

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel brings 19 new faces, Harsh Sanghavi sworn in as Dy CM

The Gujarat government expanded its ministry on Friday. Nineteen new ministers were sworn in, bringing the total to 26. This move aims to balance

Ladakh bodies call for protest; retired SC judge to probe September 24 incident

Ladakh will observe a silent protest and blackout on Saturday. This action expresses solidarity with families of those killed and injured during

Karnataka: Contractors Body Threaten Strike Over Pending Bills

The Contractors Association president took exception to the State Government making part payments to contractors which is unacceptable and demand

Suicide attack near Afghan border kills 7 Pakistani soldiers: Officials

A suicide attack near the Afghanistan border has claimed the lives of seven Pakistani soldiers. The incident occurred at a military camp in North

Bhojpuri actors add star power to Bihar poll contest

Popular personalities like Pawan Singh, Manoj Tiwari, Ravi Kishan, and Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua feature prominently in the BJPs list of 40 star c

SC forms panel to ensure equal job openings, medi care for transgenders

The Supreme Court has established a special committee to ensure equal job opportunities and inclusive medical care for gender non-conforming indi

Telangana Cricket Association Elects New Governing and Apex Councils for 20252028 Term

New TCA leadership team unveiled for 202528, including former players, politicians, and professionals

42-year-old woman found alive after being locked in childhood room for almost 30 years

They alerted the police, who questioned the 82-year-old landlady about the events inside.

'We produce 65% of defence hardware, target 100%': Rajnath Singh at inauguration of production lines at Nashik facility

India is boosting its defence manufacturing capabilities. The nation now produces 65% of its defence hardware domestically, with a goal to reach

Embraer inaugurates India office, signs agreement with Mahindra group to develop a hub for C-390 military transport aircraft

Embraer also plans to build capacity in India to capitalise on opportunities within the countrys aerospace and defense industry

Kolkata Police restricts firecracker use between 8-10 pm on Kali Puja, Diwali

Kolkata residents can burst eco-friendly green firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm on Kali Puja and Diwali, October 20. Fireworks are also permitted

PVL 2025:Chennai Blitz Climb to Top Four in Points Table With 3-0 Win Over Delhi Toofans

Tarun won the match for the Blitz with a super serve

Resolution of Palestinian question necessary for IMEC, connectivity projects to progress: Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty

In Delhi for the first India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue, Mr. Abdelatty urges India to join the Egyptian Suez Canal Economic Zone; meets External Af

Trisha Paytas joins Euphoria season 3: TikTok sensation with more than 10 million followers set to shake up HBO hit. Who is she?

HBO's hit drama 'Euphoria' is gearing up for its third season, set to premiere in spring 2026 with eight new episodes. The highly anticipated sea

Belgian court orders Mehul Choksi's extradition to India

In a significant ruling, a Belgian court has approved the extradition of Mehul Choksi back to India, where he is the key figure in the infamous P

First time in 9 years! Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to feature as non-captains in ODI since MS Dhoni era

Both players retired from Test and T20I formats earlier in 2025 to focus solely on their ODI careers. Rohit Sharma also relinquished the ODI capt

Police scuffle with protesters outside Chicago ICE facility, arrest several

Doctor warns: If your feet look like this, it could be a sign of poor heart health

Your legs and feet can reveal early signs of cardiovascular issues, from bulging veins and swelling to coldness and slow-healing sores. Dr. Kunal

IndiGo signs contract with Airbus to confirm order for 30 more A350-900 aircraft

NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Friday signed a contract with Airbus confirming the conversion of 30 out of its 70 purchase rights of Airbus A350-900 aircra

DNA TV Show: How India overtook China in air force rankings to become 3rd most powerful

China has been eliminated from the list of the top three countries with the most powerful air forces, and India has made a spectacular entry.

Apple snatches F1 from ESPN in shocking $140 million-a-year deal heres what fans can expect

Apple will broadcast Formula 1 in the U.S. from 2026 after signing a $140 million-a-year deal. The move ends ESPNs coverage and brings F1TV Premi

Madras High Court CJ to take a call on listing cases related to framing of guidelines for political rallies

His Division Bench directs the Registry to place the matter before him, on the administrative side, for issuing necessary instructions

Day After Deepavali a Holiday in Tamil Nadu

Government employees had three days continuous leave from Saturday, October 18 to 20 with November 20 being Deepavali

Study establishes effectiveness of indigenous rotavirus vaccine in children under five

India introduced the indigenous oral rotavirus vaccine in its Universal Immunisation Programme in 2016, provided free to all eligible beneficiari

Argentine Opposition Leader Hernan Damiani collapses and dies on Live TV, Video captures breathing trouble, distress

Argentine opposition leader and former congressman Hernan Damiani died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack during a live televised debate.

Row over Viral Phone Call Between Jailed Convict, Agent

Naik, who was arrested on October 11 for allegedly cheating people of crores of rupees by collecting money on the promise of high interest rates,

NIA chargesheets man for helping Pak-based outfits in carrying out terror activities in J-K, TN

The NIA has chargesheeted a Bihar man, Akhalatur alias Mohammed Akhlaque Mujahid, for supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and planning terror attack

Curbs imposed in Ladakhs Leh ahead of Saturdays peaceful silent march, blackout called by LAB, KDA

SRINAGAR: The authorities have imposed restrictions in Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory ahead of Saturdays silent march and blackout called

Hims & Hers Health shares plunge 14% - here's what is fueling the fall

Hims stock: Hims & Hers Health shares saw a sharp decline on Friday. This happened after CEO Andrew Dudum sold shares worth approximately $11 mil

Trump LIVE | US President meets Zelenskyy at White House after Putins missile warning

Farmers To Be Paid In 72 Hours Of Procuring Paddy: Telangana Minister

The governments goal is to see happiness in the eyes of farmers: Komatireddy Venkat Reddy

T.N. Assembly passes Private Universities Amendment Bill

The principal opposition AIADMK and some of the ruling DMKs allies opposed the Bill

Restrictions Reimposed on Leh to Hold Back Silent March

Rallies, gatherings, and loudspeakers banned as LAB and KDA plan a peaceful protest demanding statehood and justice

Reliance Industries Q2 Net Profit Up 14%

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Friday posted a consolidated net profit of 22,092 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, marking a

Hamas aims to keep grip on Gaza security and can't commit to disarm, senior official says

Hamas plans to keep security control in Gaza during an interim phase. A senior official stated the group is ready for a five-year ceasefire to re