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

New unit to replace ageing 62.5 MW station; project aimed at meeting Telanganas rising power demand

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

Wall Street credit worries Jamie Dimon warning: Wall Street faces growing worries over credit after Zions and Western Alliance reported loan loss

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

JAMMU, Oct 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the placement of 23 In-Charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Degree holders) as In-Ch

Setback for IAS, IPS Who Bought Bhoodan Land

The court rejected their interim applications seeking to allow the transactions or alter or change the character of the land.

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

Dangerous social media trend blamed for tragic incident

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

Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App are popular for sending money, but keeping cash in them is risky. These apps are not insured like banks, and money ca

Modi Govts tough stand on terror in J&K unmatched: Shah

During Congress rule, terrorists played Khoon Ki Holi across India New Delhi, Oct 17:Asserting that India now responds to terror threats with unp

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

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

Senate Democrats reject government funding bill for tenth time over healthcare subsidies

Senate Democrats blocked a government funding bill for the tenth time Thursday, October 16, demanding guarantees on Affordable Care Act healthcar

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

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

India-Sri Lanka FTA needs to be upgraded: Lankan PM in Delhi

New Delhi: The India-Sri Lanka free trade agreement (FTA), signed way back in 1998, needs to be upgraded, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amaras

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.

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,

Police in Afghanistan accuse Pakistan of cross-border strikes after ceasefire ends

Pakistan conducted strikes in southeastern Afghanistan following the expiration of a two-day ceasefire, hitting Paktika province and areas near t

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

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

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

Ex-top Maoist Says Successor to Slain CPI (Maoist) General Secretary Basavaraju Not Yet Chosen by CC

Rupesh, who was a Maoist CC member and chief of military intelligence wing of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), on Friday surrendered along with 209 oth

Civic Body In AP Bags National Honour In Water Conservation

The Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation once again won national recognition, securing the fourth position in the country for its water conser

Blatant aggression: On the Trump administration and its Venezuela actions

The Trump administrations illegal intervention in Venezuela is built on false pretexts

The next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit

India must ensure a step-by-step engagement with Afghanistan, also ensuring that it projects its credentials as a humanitarian force to reckon wi

4 farmers welfare service centres to be set up in Cuddalore district

Villupuram Collector reviews monsoon preparedness

Bursting of firecrackers restricted to two hours following SC directive

It will be permitted between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.; total prohibition in place in zones near hospitals, religious places; only low

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.

Hotels association moots international consulates, tourism hub at Rushikonda

Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association recommends a PPP-based luxury resort and business consulate complex in Visakhapatnam, while Jana Vignana V

Mahindra Group, Embraer ink pact to offer C-390 millennium aircraft to IAF

Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer Defense & Security and India's Mahindra Group have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly offer the

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

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

Visualising climate change: Artist-led groups are using data to explore the climate crisis

Artists are stepping into the environmental conversation by utilizing data to depict the effects of climate change in innovative ways. In the hea

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

Government shutdown enters fourth week as congressional negotiations stall

The federal government shutdown continues into its fourth week with no resolution in sight. Trump administration efforts to mitigate impacts thro

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