13 of 17 State-run universities soon to have regular VCs, says Odisha Governor

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati expresses concern over large vacancies in higher education institutes

Lucknow police proposes implementation of anti-digital arrest scam measures

The murky deaths in the Haryana Police

On October 7, an IPS officer from Haryana, Y. Puran Kumar, was found dead in Chandigarh. In a note supposedly written by him, Puran alleged caste

Maharashtra Sanctions Rs 1,356 Crore Diwali Relief Package For Flood-Affected Farmers

A Government Resolution (GR) regarding the disbursement has been issued by the Revenue Department. According to a senior official from the Relief

Private vehicle owners rights

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Three murder accused from Rajasthan held in Kolkata; one remains absconding

The three men are now in police custody and pending formal handover to the Rajasthan Police for further investigation

Gold Silver Platinum Price Forecast: Will precious metals continue to rise or fall back? Here's complete price analysis, current trends, price outlook, mining stocks, market indicators

Gold silver platinum prices have surged sharply in recent months. Analysts warn of a possible blow-off top similar to the 2006 pattern. Gold coul

Soft saving explained: How tiny money moves today can make or break your future goals

Gen Z saving habits: Young Americans, particularly Gen Z, are embracing soft saving, a trend prioritizing present enjoyment alongside long-term f

Rallapadu Murder Not Caste-Related, Clarifies SP Ajita Vejendla

SP Ajita further stated that the accused had a financial dispute with the victim over a loan of Rs 2.3 lakh. She added that the investigation was

AP Sets 51 LMT Paddy Procurement Target For Kharif 202526

The minister said that despite financial constraints, the government had cleared pending dues amounting to 763 crore to millers and was addressin

King Charles to become first British monarch in over 500 years to pray with pope in historic Vatican visit

King Charles III will make history by praying with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, the first such joint prayer by a British monarch and pope

Hamas says it will hand over remains of additional Israeli hostage

The Qassam Brigades did not say whose remains would be handed over.

Prioritise Long-Neglected, Severely Damaged Roads: AP Minister

The minister assured contractors of swift bill payments to accelerate project completion while maintaining quality standards. We will expedite pe

4 vital blood tests everyone over 40 must take, says top general physician

A leading GP advises individuals over 40 to prioritize four key blood tests for proactive health management. These tests, including lipid, kidney

Yerragunta HM Wins Praise for Innovation

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Cabinet Clears Proposals for Infra Boom in Telangana

Cabinet approves elevated corridors, Musi river project, new schools, hospitals, and 13,000 km of roads

Canada faces tariff-induced recession as Trump moves hit economy hard despite Carney's pledge

Canada's GDP growth forecast has been cut from 1.8 per cent to 0.9 per cent. Canada's real GDP declined by 0.4 per cent. Unemployment rate has go

Teenager tries to kill girl over rejection

Reddy added that the government has issued seven lakh new ration cards and is constructing four lakh Indiramma houses. The previous government co

Sharad Pawar Slams State Govt, Says Farmers Forced To Observe Black Diwali

Pawar said the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) will not celebrate the first day of Diwali in solidarity with the affected farmers in the state.

200 Property Owners Protest Against Rajiv Rahadari Extension

Residents demand status quo, fair compensation, and redesign of proposed elevated corridor project

Vizag MP Reviews Schemes, Flags Delays And Seeks Accountability

MP Sribharat emphasised that every rupee spent must bring visible change to citizens lives. He called for better coordination, timely execution,

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Yet to Seal Deal on Seats

As per the internal I.N.D.I.A. bloc understanding, the Congress gets 61 seats, out of which it will vacate 2 seats to the IP party. Left parties

DU forms panel to probe assault on faculty member

Vice-Chancellor directs six-member inquiry committee to submit reportwithin two weeks; teachers, students rally in outrage after video of ABVP le

DDA to open registrations for new housing project from Oct. 31

Crypto Crash: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP price drop explained. Here's analysts deep insights, investor sentiment shift, ETF outflows, policy developments, trader liquidations, market panic

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Delhiites breathe poor air for fourth day in a row; no respite ahead

Dalit youth alleges loss of job in U.K. due to caste discrimination by Pune college

Euphoria Instagram post sparks confusion over Zendaya's season 3 return

A Euphoria Instagram post listing returning and new cast members omitted Zendaya and other main stars, causing fan confusion on social media. How

Ring producing counterfeit toothpaste busted in Shastri Park, 2 held

Sand Supply: CMs Stress on Value Addition, Satellite-based Monitoring, Free Supply

The CM emphasized that enhanced revenue could be achieved only through value addition of minerals

Claiming at 62 or waiting until 70? The major difference in Social Security payouts

Choosing when to claim Social Security can change your retirement money a lot. Claiming at 62 gives smaller monthly payments, while waiting until

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Major Parties Support BC Bandh

Congress, BJP, BRS, and TDP extend support as groups press for quota in local body polls

Toshiba to Make Additional Investments in Hyderabad Unit

This investment is expected to more than double combined production capacity at Toshiba's key facilities in Japan and India by FY2030, against FY

Various Bills passed in T.N. Assembly

'Tomahawk missiles would escalate': Trump admits Putin wants to end war during Zelenskyy meeting

Tamil Nadu achieved improvement only in debt-GSDP ratio, says CAG

Elon Musks ex Grimes sparks backlash after putting Charlie Kirk on her album art

Singer Grimes has ignited controversy with her new album cover. The artwork for 'Artificial Angels' features a collage including a reference to C

Bihar Polls to See YogiAkhilesh Face-Off

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Restrictions Placed on Protests in 5 Sensitive Areas of Kathmandu, Nepal

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Can the US and China ease growing tensions: Understanding the Taiwan and South China Sea conflict

A Rand Corporation report suggests the US and China can stabilize their rivalry over Taiwan and the South China Sea, avoiding dangerous escalatio

Federal unions report Interior Department plans mass layoffs despite court order blocking firing

Federal employee unions claim the Trump administration plans mass layoffs at the Interior Department starting Monday, October 20, despite a court

GENCO Seeks Nod for 800MW Supercritical Plant at Ramagundam

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LG in Russia to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha

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Two regional banks rattle Wall Street - is credit among customers weakening? Jamie Dimon raises alarm

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23 engineers placed as In-Charge XEn in J&K

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Video Reel Addition: Class 9 Student Critically Injured In Fire Stunt Mishap In Odisha

Dangerous social media trend blamed for tragic incident

India More Secure, Egalitarian in 11 Years: PM Modi

Dwelling on the issues of terrorism, Mr Modi told the gathering that India now believes in striking back and delivering a jaw-breaking response a

India overtaking UK in startups reflects PM Modis vision, says Sunak

New Delhi: Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak captivated attendees at the NDTV World Summit 2025, held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

Ten Dead in Pakistani Strike in Afghanistan: Hospital Officials

In the airstrike on Urgun district, 10 civilians were killed and 12 others wounded, he told AFP on condition of anonymity, adding that two childr

Kamareddy Collector Turns Teacher During Surprise School Visit

The collector also congratulated two girl students from the school who were selected to visit the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He i

Tiruppur Corporation to utilise site in Iduvai village for temporary storage of solid waste

Britain's Prince Andrew gives up title of Duke of York

The reputation of Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles and second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, has taken a battering in recent years,

How safe is your money in Venmo, PayPal, and Cash app? Here's how to protect your hard-earned cash

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Why do we celebrate Diwali? Story behind Diwali celebration and history

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is observed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide, portraying the virtue of good over evil and light

NC asks Congress to contest Nagrota Assembly seat, retains Budgam

CM says statehood will end Delhi alienation;CS panel progressing on daily wagers;All promises to be met in 5 years Srinagar, Oct 17: After the bi

Rajya Sabha polls: All eyes on independents, but no one can see their vote

Opaque voting rules put spotlight on 7 non-party MLAs Srinagar, Oct 17: The National Conference (NC) and Congress made last-ditch efforts to forg

Bengaluru: Two Held for College Students Murder Over Rejected Marriage Proposal

Victim killed near railway track; main accused attacked her out of frustration, say police

Omar under fire for comparing prepaid electricity meters to mobile recharges

Lone terms U-turn as coffee and toffee moment; social media users accuse CM of reversing his pre-election stance Srinagar, Oct 17: Chief Minister

Hyderabad to Get Classy Govt Schools

Revanth Reddy asked officials to prepare an action plan for implementation from the 2026-27 academic year, ensuring that all groundwork and pilot

Ladakh Violence: MHA orders judicial probe by retired SC Judge BS Chauhan

Investigation will examine circumstances, deaths of 4 individuals New Delhi, Oct 17: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered a judicial in

1,000 Smiles campaign held to spread kindness ahead of Deepavali

Act responsibly and maintain peace: CS tells people of Ladakh

Leh, Oct 17: Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal, on Friday urged the people to act responsibly and maintain peace in the aftermath of the

Firing looms for Pete Hegseth as Trump prepares Pentagon purge, insiders warn he is on borrowed time

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be the first to go in President Trump's second term. Sources suggest his tenure is ending soon. Trump reported

Retaining wall collapse on NH disrupts traffic

Restoration work underway to reopen highway tube soon, says NHAI Project Director Srinagar, Oct 17: The damages and destructive effects caused by

Congress denies rift with NC, continues its support

Vows to block BJPs agenda in J&K Srinagar, Oct 17: Amid growing speculation over cracks in the CongressNational Conference (NC) alliance, the Con

HPS Denies Court Ordered Probe Into Affairs of Schools Run by It

The Hyderabad Public School Society reiterated its commitment to transparency and lawful functioning across all its institutions.

Budgam By-Election: NC, PDP yet to nominate candidates as deadline nears

Srinagar, Oct 17:As the last date for filing nomination papers for the Budgam by-election approaches, the two major regional parties including Na

President Trump hosts iconic singer Andrea Bocelli in Oval Office ahead of Ukrainian President Zelenskys visit

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli serenaded President Trump in the Oval Office with a private performance of Con Te Partir before Ukrainian President

Mango Founder's Son Under Scrutiny As Police Probe Death Of Fashion Tycoon Last Year

Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic remains open followi

App Link Sent By Friend Costs Hyderabad Woman Of Rs 6.5 Lakh

Officials said the scammers made the app appear genuine by falsely portraying it as government-certified and police-authorised.

YSR Tadigadapa is Only Tadigadapa Now

The amendment was published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette on Friday.

Hamas Aims To Keep Grip On Gaza Security, Can't Commit To Disarm, Says Senior Official

Hamas intends to maintain security control in Gaza during an interim period, a senior Hamas official told Reuters, adding he could not commit to

Telangana Cabinet Split Into Camps, Says Harish Rao

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao on Friday alleged that there was utter chaos in the state Cabinet which is now divided into two camps going at on

2 Killed In Stampede In Kenya At Funeral For Ex-PM

Two people died and dozens were injured in a stampede at the state funeral of Kenya's revered opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday as crowds

Letters to The Editor October 18, 2025

What HAL Chief Test Pilot Told NDTV After Flying New LCA Tejas Mark 1A

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A on Friday at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd's (HAL) facili

Tamil Nadu leads the country in revenue generated from prison products; over 67cr. collected

The State pays 300 for skilled workers and 270 for semi-skilled workersper day; products, such as ready-made garments, leather shoes, raincoats,

Minister Narayana Clarifies Viral Audio, Reviews Bheemili Development Works

Municipal administration minister Dr P Narayana visited Visakhapatnam on Friday, where former Pithapuram TDP MLA S.V.S Verma met him amid social

Bitcoin, Crypto market loses $600 billion but these cryptocurrencies are making huge gains

Cryptocurrency market faced a sharp downturn this week, led by a significant decline in Bitcoin (BTC), which saw its price fall steeply amid grow

Claim, counterclaim: On India and foreign policy

India must speak out on world issues with moral clarity, not tactical ambiguity

AP Objects To Telanganas Attempt To Halt DPR For Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project

Andhra Pradesh has opposed a move by the Telangana government to halt the preparation of a Detailed Project Report for the Polavaram-Banakacherla

All artists are essentially propagandists

Known for subversive, sharp and thought-provoking storytelling, the two-time National Award winner talks about unchecked consumerism, changing na

Telangana High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Jewel Thief

Nazim Aziz was booked under Section 307 of the BNS, which deals with theft with preparation for violence and was subsequently sent to Central Pri

India To Spend Rs 65,400 Crore On Fighter Jet Engines In Next Decade

India expects to spend about Rs 65,400 crore to buy engines for fighter aircraft that are under development until 2035, according to estimates sh

Better global governance, led by China and India

China-India cooperation can increase the strength of multilateralism in international affairs

UK's Prince Andrew Gives Up Royal Title Over Alleged Links To Jeffrey Epstein

The UK's Prince Andrew Friday renounced his title of Duke of York and other honours after being increasingly embroiled in scandals around his tie

How India's Solar Firms Are Bypassing US Tariff Blow

Indian solar manufacturers have begun recalibrating their supply chains to maintain access to the lucrative United States market and offset highe

'He Looks Beautiful': Zelensky's 'Very Stylish' Jacket Gets Nod From Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traded his usual military fatigues for a formal black suit as he met US President Donald Trump at the Whit

Pilot bamboo plantation project to restore traditional livelihoods of Kolam Adivasis in Adilabad district