The UPI of insurance?

If executed well, Bima Sugam could do for insurance what UPI did for digital payments and ONDC aims to do for e-commerce

Container Road still a death trap for motorists

Traffic congestion on Goshree bridges, lack of adequate streetlights and alleged unscientific road and junction designs are cited by local people

Man stabs pregnant ex-partner to death; husband kills attacker

DFS to begin probe into MP flats fire after Deepavali

Israel suspends Gaza aid, at least 19 killed in retaliatory strikes

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The fragile ceasefire in Gaza is facing its first major test

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Indian Railways began with just 34 kilometres of track in 1853. Today, it runs over 69,000 kilometres, connecting cities, people, and industries

Translators must become writers: Salma in conversation with Kavitha Muralidharan

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News anchor booked for hurting religious sentiments of Valmiki community

Shimla: A prominent news anchor working with a leading Hindi news channel has been booked on charges of hurting religious sentiments of the Valmi

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The imaginative authority of myth is being used to buttress contemporary instruments of violence, control, and projection

PM Modi makes BIG appeal ahead of Diwali: 'Let's mark this festive season by...'

The Prime Minister's message quoted a vibrant video from MyGovIndia, featuring Bollywood stars like Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit, Tripti Dimri, An

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Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum

Paris: In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the worlds most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift to the Louvre, forced a window into the

Tackling caste pride and prejudice

Instead of addressing a sad reality, political parties have reinforced caste identities

Fire in the sky: on Deepavali and the battle for clean air

Green crackers are a compromise between joyful festivities and public health

Eight BC-JAC Members Arrested for Vandalism During Bandh

The BC-JAC activists violated the law by rioting, unlawful assembly, destruction of property during the rally from Vidyanagar to Barkatpura. We p

Revanth Vows to Resolve Yadav Communitys Issues

Chief Minister assures welfare, political representation, and development for community

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Governor, CM Revanth Reddy Extend Diwali Greetings

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy extended Diwali greetings to the people, wishing them happiness, peace, and prosper

Attractiveness of Small Savings interest rates

Rates are higher than required according to the formula; over the past four to five months, G-Sec yields inched up as the market is looking at en

Kapoors Ring in Diwali in Style

The festival holds special significance as Alia and Ranbir will also be moving into their new Rs 250 crore new home at Pali Hill.

DC Edit | Will Pakistan Learn To Live In Peace?

Given Pakistans mercurial behaviour and its propensity to act militarily and then call for a ceasefire so it can then project the same as a victo

Unauthorised Entry At PMs Send-Off

Two persons allegedly impersonated senior BJP leaders and took part in the send-off at Sunnipenta helipad.

Notes & Chords | Amritha Murali on how to appreciate a Carnatic music concert

Carnatic musician Amritha Murali, trained in both vocal music and violin from a young age, has carved a niche for herself with her expansive repe

For a new path: on the surrender of key Maoist leaders

With the surrender of key Maoist leaders, peace is now possible

Celebrity Diwali Moments

From family traditions and festive gatherings to film successes and on-set celebrations, stars open up about how theyre celebrating the festival

The new arc of India-Australia collaboration

Key defence agreements will result in a shared, stable and more routine model of cooperation

UP Man Kills Wife With Hammer Over 'Daily Fights', Arrested

A man allegedly killed his wife with a hammer on Sunday following a domestic argument, police here said.

Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital Begins Diwali Injury Registry

Doctors Warn Against Myths Like Using Oil or Toothpaste on Burns

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy goes to jail

On Tuesday, the spotlight shifts to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is facing a looming prison sentence. Convicted for unlawfully se

$60 Million Diamond, Crowns: What Was In Gallery Targeted In Louvre Heist

Thieves pulled up outside the Louvre and used an extendable ladder to break into an upper window that looks into the Galerie d'Apollon, or Apollo

Two Youths Drown At Yarada Beach

Despite the warnings, the group moved nearly one kilometre away from the main Yarada Beach point and entered the sea: Police reports

Copper Coins, Gold Stick: What Was Found In Banke Bihari Temple's Treasury

The treasury of the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura, which had been locked since 1971, was opened for the second consecutive day to complete the r

New Age Diwali Food Files

This Diwali, make sure your table is lit with food that is all fun and festive, with a selection of curated dishes

Karnataka invites ETH Zurichs quantum pioneer to next Quantum India Summit in Bengaluru

The State government has deepened its international scientific engagement with ETH Zurich one of the worlds leading institutions in quantum scie

Harry Maguire header lifts Manchester United over Liverpool at Anfield in Premier League

Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on October 19, 2025. Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire scored for the visitors, wh

Case filed against Cong. MLA for assaulting traffic constable

New water pipeline from Sathanur dam to Tiruvannamalai nearing completion

Passenger's Power Bank Catches Fire On Board Indigo Flight At Delhi Airport

A passenger's power bank caught fire on board a Dimapur-bound IndiGo plane while taxiing at the Delhi airport on Sunday, which was extinguished b

Cyber fraud accused Instagram influencer nabbed from Lucknow

US Strikes Another Colombian Drug-Running Boat, This Time A Rebel Vessel

The United States announced Sunday another strike against what it called a drug-running boat, this time attacking an alleged Colombian leftist re

We are expecting more medals from athletics in Asian Games: Radhakrishnan Nair

The chief National coach speaks about Indias overall approach for next years Commonwealth Games and the continental showpiece, especially plans f

Tipping Point: How Indias solar boom is changing the global energy game

India is emerging as a global leader in renewable energy, with solar power driving a major shift in the electricity landscape. In the first half

Light Meets Impetus

Intro : This season, the glow is more than just gold. From timeless rituals to conscious celebration, Diwali takes on a new meaning one of self-

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Unidentified Man Found Dead at Secunderabad Railway Station

The body has been shifted to a hospital for the postmortem examination and preservation. During premilinary investigation, police suspected it to

Trump urged Zelenskyy to cut a deal with Putin or risk facing destruction, FT reports

In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump was reported to have urged Ukraine's Zelenskyy to reconsider Russia's proposed peace deals,

People Queue Up at Firecracker Shops in Hyderabad

Sales higher than past two years as families buy in bulk for celebrations

Delhi's Diwali Gets Its Crackle Back. This Time The Green Way

Happiness and excitement returned to the national capital's markets on Sunday as the sale of green firecrackers began ahead of Diwali, following

Telangana BJP State Chief Highlights Sardar Patel's Role In Hyderabad Merger

Pride that Telangana became a part of India due to Patels efforts but he lamented distortion of this history for political gains by some parties:

NC, PDP, BJP field members of the Shia clergy for J&K Assembly bypolls

This is the first time that Budgam, which has a sizable Shia population, will see three candidates from the Shia clergy contesting the by-polls

Pregnant Dengue Patient Dies After Alleged Medical Negligence in Manchal

The family claimed Manasa had tested positive for dengue, yet the doctor failed to examine her properly before administering the injection, the i

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Bihar elections: Denied ticket, RJD aspirant Madan Sah breaks down outside Lalu's residence

A scene of intense emotion erupted outside Lalu Prasad's home as a hopeful candidate collapsed in despair, ripping his clothing in frustration af

Aspirant Breaks Down After RJD Denies Ticket

Man Killed in U-turn Accident at Dundigal

A case has been registered and efforts are on to identify and nab the absconding driver. Meanwhile, Kumaraswamy's body was handed over to his fam

Twinkle, twinkle bright star; how I wonder SAFAL SWAS you are

The Supreme Court has permitted fireworks, balancing festive traditions with environmental concerns. The article highlights the hope that new 'gr

PM Modi Urges Citizens To Mark Festive Season By Buying 'Swadeshi' Products

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to ring in the festive season by buying swadeshi products and celebrating the hard work of

Six JNU students booked amid row over campus violence

Left student groups, including the All IndiaStudents Association (AISA) and the Students Federation of India (SFI), allegedthat the police used e

3 Killed As Speeding Car Rams Into Bike in Komaram Bheem Asifabad

Speeding car collides with motorcycle on NH 363; one child injured

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Hyderabad Police Launch Drive to Curb Drunk Driving

Apart from the drunk driving, 147 accused appeared before the court in cell phone driving cases each of them was fined Rs. 1,100. Whereas seven m

'Caged, Starved, Flogged': A Window Into Israeli Hostages' Harrowing Ordeal

Relatives of the last Israeli hostages released from Gaza after two years in captivity said their loved ones endured harrowing conditions, with s

Four Injured In Cracker Blast At Manyam Bus Station

The explosion was so powerful that it shattered bus windows and damaged equipment at the station: Reports

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'How dare you ***?': AG Pam Bondi explodes on Democrat Senators at fiery Senate hearing

Turn Fast Food Into Slow Food - Internet Reacts To Etiquette Coach's Method To Eat French Fries

British etiquette coach William Hanson has gone viral again for his advice on the 'right' way to eat French fries in a formal dining setting. Foo

Ukraine's Zelenskyy compares Vladimir Putin with Hamas: 'Something similar but...'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged US President Donald Trump to adopt a tougher stance against Russian President Vladimir Putin, s

AAP's Rajinder Gupta becomes second richest member of Rajya Sabha

In a surprising political twist, industrial tycoon Rajinder Gupta, representing the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha, now stands as the second-

Caste census in Karnataka extended till Oct 31: Shivakumar

In a move to gather more comprehensive data, the Karnataka government has decided to prolong the Social and Educational Survey, also known as the

Herminie win raises hope of boost to India-Seychelles ties: Tourism, investments & defence partnership key focus

Patrick Herminie's ascendancy to the presidency of Seychelles signals a promising chapter for India-Seychelles relations. With an emphasis on bol

Banned Cough Syrup Worth Rs 3 Crore Seized In UP, 3 Arrested

A joint team of police and excise department officials seized banned cough syrup worth Rs 3 crore and arrested three accused in this connection h

CM appeals for green crackers as AQI in Delhi crosses 300

The citys 24-hour average AQI stood at 296 at 4 p.m. and rose to 302 by 7 p.m., according to the Commission for Air Quality Management

Madhira Women Will Shine With Indira Dairy: Bhatti

The scheme to provide cows, support, and employment aims to generate Rs 1,000 crore annually

'Strike Team' Of 4 Being Hunted For Louvre Museum Heist

French authorities are hunting four thieves for their brazen heist at the Louvre, Paris's chief prosecutor said.

October 20: Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 31C and 22C respectively

India-Russia strengthen bond over Buddhism & soft power

Sacred Buddha relics from India were displayed in Kalmykia, Russia. Nearly 100,000 devotees paid homage. The event strengthened India-Russia ties

107 places in Chennai have links missing in drain network

GCC creates temporary arrangements to drain water with heavy rains expected this week

SIT Books Four Women For Rs 40-crore Forgery

The investigation follows a complaint lodged by Myadam Kartikeya (34), a businessman and resident of Road No. 7, Banjara Hills, on October 8, 202

Telangana to pass resolution to reduce age to contest in MLA elections: CM

In an inspiring announcement, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy declared a groundbreaking resolution to reduce the minimum age for aspirin

Sab Kuch Luta Ke Hosh Mein Aaye To Kya Kiya: Owaisi takes dig at Omar over PSA

New Delhi, Oct 19: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA),

One Rescued, One Missing After Service Boat Capsizes Off Mozambique Coast

They usually work abroad for six months and return home for four months: Srikakulam Superintendent of Police K.V. Maheswara Reddy

Bihar Assembly Elections: NDA to launch campaign with Modi, Nitish rallies

On October 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up to rally support in Bihar, making stops in Begusarai and Samastipur. Meanwhile, Bihars

Government to consider providing highway builders with additional funds for BOT projects

The government plans to boost highway project viability by increasing Viability Gap Funding beyond the current 40% cap, paid through annuity. Thi

Isha & Nita Shine at Londons Inaugural Pink Ball

An answer to the Met Gala, the star-studded event celebrated Indias cultural legacy at the British Museum

SPO crushed to death by truck

Samba (Jammu), Oct 19: A Special Police Officer (SPO) was crushed to death by a speeding truck along the Jammu-Pathankot highway in Samba distric