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Deva, veteran music composer, passes away | Funeral live updates

Thenisai Thendral Deva was 75 and breathed his last at a private hospital here, sources said.

FSSAI acts against Priyagold biscuits over cattle feed bran, 2 others

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Who is Katie Zacharia, the White House Press Secretary let go after five days in office?

Confirming her departure in a post on X, Katie Zacharia said it had been an honour to serve as White House Press Secretary

Congress offers Vizianagaram mayors seat to Ishwarya Lakshmi

The party leaders said that she was given the ticket after considering her services to the party as well as people in the last few years.

Delhi court issues bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case

The development comes days after the court issued fresh summons to Dhruv Rathee on October 12, noting that the complainant had been trying to ser

India's Gaganyaan Programme Crosses Key Milestone As ISRO Validates Crew Module Separation System Ahead Of First Uncrewed G1 Flight

Deva, the composer who took Chennais gaana to mainstream cinema, is no more

Devas music bridged seemingly disparate worlds the earthy rhythms of Chennais gaana tradition, the mass appeal of Tamil cinema, and the melodic

Delhi High Court seeks Salman Khans response on plea by producer of Kala Hiran

Khan has sought to restrain the release of the film, which he claims is based on him

Amit Shah Hails ABVP

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HYDRAA chief urges NGOs, corporates to protect Hyderabad lakes

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Jagan welcomes HC judgement in Sai Krishna custodial death case

In a social media post, he described the judgment as a slap in the face to the Chandrababu Naidu government

Mahela Jayawardenes stint with Mumbai Indians ends

Jayawardene, who first took charge as head coach in 2017, led MI to IPL titles in 2017, 2019 and 2020

Karnataka Chief Minister announces funds for Mekedatu project in next budget

A committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner has been constituted to make arrangements for providing alternative land for the 5,000 hectares bel

'Internet access is fundamental right': SC suggests child mode for social media accounts

The Supreme Court has declared that internet access is a fundamental right applicable to all, including children. This decision reinforces the si

Keralam govt sanctions 2.46 cr for houses for survivors of 2019 Vaniyampuzha floods

Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes announces allocation in Assembly in response to submission by Nil

Trump jokes about Middle Eastern names, says

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US seeks end to World Banks oil, gas financing restrictions, calls for energy policy overhaul

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Composer Anirudh Ravichander to marry Kavya Maran; PM Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay get reception invite from Kalanithi Maran

Kavya Maran, co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, is set to tie the knot with chart-topping composer Anirudh Ravichander in November 2026

BB 20: Eviction confirmed, Salman Khan loses cool with Qazi

Mumbai: An eviction and some uncomfortable questions await viewers of Bigg Boss 20s latest Weekend Ka Vaar. While Aman Gandhis journey has come t

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee gets bailable warrants from Delhi court in 2018 defamation case

The Saket Court in Delhi has issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case, said officials on Saturday. The ca

Haryana Hurricanes Triumph Over Punjab Aeroskikers in Volleyball Champions League Opener

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Bigg Boss 20: Aman Gandhi Reportedly Evicted from Salman Khan

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Lifestyle disease tests, health cards for captive elephants in Keralam

Seventeen elephants brought from different parts of the State undergo first round of screening in a first-of-its-kind initiative that checks suga

El Nino concerns: Hyderabad tanker bookings double; households told to cut water use by 20%

Of the 16 mandals in Hyderabad district, only three received normal rainfall so far, while the remaining 13 were experiencing a rainfall deficit,

Centre notifies new penalty rules for court fee stamp violations in UTs

New Delhi, Oct 17: The Centre has notified new rules governing penalties for violations of court fee stamp regulations in union Territories (UTs)

Bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 case

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday, October 17, issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case filed by a Bha

Strong Earthquake Hits Pakistan, Measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Khuzdar, Pakistan, causing panic among residents but no immediate reports of damage. Strong Earthquake Hits Pak

Bihar Weather Today, October 17: Winter Chill Sets In; Check Weather Forecast for Durga Puja

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AI debt, municipal bonds offer opportunities amid market volatility: Goldman Sachs

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BDA to opt for vertical growth in its future layouts

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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quakes impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)

Shah Rukh Khan's King to Release Teaser on November 2

King is slated to be released in theaters on December 24, 2026.

The World title match is like an hourglass its always the same opponent: Nepomniachtchi

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Pageant or pillar: what exactly is the Laver Cup?

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Two Terrorists Killed in Army Operation Near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

Kupwara, October 17, 2026: The Indian Army has killed two terrorists in an encounter near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara

Earthquake of Magnitude 5.7 Jolts Pakistan's Balochistan

The earthquake struck at 6:30 am at a depth of 13 km, and its epicentre was 86 km northeast of Khuzdar town

BJP and Shiv Sena Respond to Congress Leaders Comments on Tipu Sultan

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Ex-Health Minister Veena Recalls Harassment After Muraleedharans Remarks

The CPI(M) leader claimed that she had faced personal attacks, physical assaults, cyber harassment and false propaganda during the previous LDF g

Avadi police arrest Delhi man in 1.90-crore boss scam

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Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026: Aries, Gemini and Aquarius to Have a Favourable Day

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Aadhaar Authentication Made Mandatory for PM CARES Children

New Delhi: The Centre has made Aadhaar authentication or proof of possession of an Aadhaar number necessary for availing scholarship benefits und

Lehra Do Tiranga march: Delhi Police files multiple FIRs

New Delhi: Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs in connection with alleged violation of prohibitory orders in Connaught Place ahead of the C

Punetha Warns of Strict Action against Poll-Related Violence in AP

Punetha said that additional security would be provided at the nomination centers

CJP Activists Arrest Sparks Row as Prakash Raj Questions Modi Govt

Abhijeet Dipke, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the planned Lehra Do Tiranga rally in the national capital, was scheduled to be produce

Mumbai Indians Part Ways With Jayawardene

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Hema Malini Celebrates Durga Saptami, Remembers Her Role as Maa Kali

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Eight killed as minibus falls into ditch on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan

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Delhi gets over 2.3 lakh new voter registrations from Aug 31 to Oct 15

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Case filed over Netrokona journalist Alif murder; no arrests yet

Police, PBI, SRB and intelligence agencies working to identify perpetrators, OC says

Delhi Police files multiple FIRs over CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest

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Abhijeet Dipke's arrest turned into arrest by Delhi Police

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BJP veteran LK Advani diagnosed with chest infection, condition stable: Hospital

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Mahabubnagar: Speeding Cars Hit Two-Wheeler, Woman Dies

The injured and the deceased were shifted to the Mahabubnagar Government General Hospital.

Can social media bans protect young peoples mental health? Research suggests bans arent the answer

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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee faces court warrants over 2018 video targeting BJP IT cell

NDA Confident of Winning All Eight Seats in Bihars MLC Elections, Says Sanjay Jha

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Veteran BJP leader Advani admitted to Delhi

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Lehra do Tiranga: Delhi Police files multiple FIRs for violation of prohibitory orders

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Shattering stereotypes around disability frame by frame

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Jake Fraser-McGurk Hits 14-Ball Half-Century in One-Day Cup but Fails to Break Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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Three Convicted in 2022 Murder Case Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Srinagar

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District Judo Championship Rajouri promotes sportsmanship, discipline, self-defence amongst children

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Nashik: Court Hands Death Penalty to Man For 2025 Rape-Murder of Minor Girl

The trial court at Malegaon town in the north Maharashtra district termed the crime as he rarest of rare while pronouncing the sentence.

Rajouri judo championship promotes sportsmanship and self-defence

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Ukraines Zelenskiy blasts U.S.-Russian diesel deal, welcomes bigger European role in peace process

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Former Deputy PM LK Advani hospitalised with stable chest infection

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Akhilesh Yadav poses 12 questions to Centre on banking sector issues

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L.K. Advanis stable at Apollo Hospitals, Nadda pays visit

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Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation and S M Sehgal Foundation Earn National Recognition for Community-Led Water Stewardship in Telangana

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Veteran Composer Deva Passes Away

He is also known as Thenisai Thendral, passed away in Chennai on Saturday, October 17, according to reports.

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Pakistan

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Abhishek Nair Praises Shai Hope, Calls Him a Unique Player for India to Face

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Severe Cold in Uttarakhand and Himachal After Snowfall; Rajasthan Temperature Drops by 6

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Russian air strike on Ukraine's Kherson kills one person, injures 19, governor says

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Financial Services Institutions Bureau to be headed by SCL Das, former Secretary, MSME Ministry

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Nagarjuna Takes Potshots At Makers Of Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam

The film was reportedly expected to release on October 2 and subsequently October 9 before being postponed at the last minute.

'Hearsay dressed up as UN report': India rejects claims of youth facing stigma amid CJP protest

Rejecting a report by a human rights expert of the United Nations (UN) that the country's youth are facing etaliation and stigmatisation for dis

Woman sexually assaulted in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by an unidentified man in Raidurgam under Jubilee Hills Police limits on Friday, October 16.

Telangana secures 5 lakh tonnes of quality coal amid power demand

Hyderabad: Amid growing demand for power and the uncertainty over coal availability, the Telangana government has secured 5 lakh tonnes of high-g

Delhi Traders Urge PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal To Pause Protests Till January 31

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