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State BJP split into five factions: Himachal CM Sukhu announces 3 lakh housing aid for Valmiki community

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced financial assistance of Rs 3 lakh for eligible families from the Valmi

Delhi traders oppose INDIA Blocs rally ahead of Diwali, seek postponement; warn of Rs 10,000 crore loss

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Traders in Delhi have expressed concern over the INDIA Bloc's proposed rally at Ramlila Maidan on Novembe

Tesla owners in Slovakia

Latvia and Slovakia are the latest European countries to approve Tesla's assisted-driving software, to the delight of some local motorists who ca

Audi CEO faces backlash after joining Trump at midterm campaign rally

Audi chief Gernot Doellner drew heavy criticism on Monday for appearing alongside US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in the battlegrou

RG Kar case: Victims mother denies connection with ongoing social media campaign against CBI

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ratna Debnath, the mother of the R.G. Kar rape & murder victim, on Monday claimed that her name and picture

Brazil's real sinks in spot trading after Lula's reelection

Brazil's real weakened 12.2% against the US dollar in spot trading early on Monday, falling to 5.60 per greenback, after leftist President Luiz I

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Formula 1: 'It was a good week overall', says Ferrari's Fred Vasseur after United States GP

Digital Desk | Austin, Oct 26 (IANS) Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur called the United States Grand Prix a good week despite the team missing

Maha govt formulates master water plan to safeguard Mumbai Metropolitan Regions demand

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) In a major initiative to secure long-term water sustainability for Indias premier economic engine, the Mahar

Kochi Merc Crash: Home Minister Chennithala Admits To Lapses, Assures Fair Probe

Responding to a submission by Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan in the assembly, Chennithala called the incident tragic and admitted that the in

How Ancient Trataka Calms Stress, Overthinking, and Sleep Struggles

'It was a good week overall': Ferrari Principal Fred Vasseur after United States GP

Digital Desk | Austin, Oct 26 (IANS) Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur called the United States Grand Prix a good week despite the team missing

Goyal explores deeper cooperation across chips, clean energy, critical minerals with German minister

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he had a productive meeting with Heleen Herber

Congress Questions Approval for Tata Power

Congress raises concerns over Tata Powers nuclear project approval in Rewa, alleging disregard for local opposition and safety issues. Congress Q

Mountain being made out of molehill: Tejashwi Yadav defends Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks on PM Modi

Coming out in defence of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge amid an escalating political row over his remarks concerning Prime Minist

UK housing target faces a fresh hurdle as new home registrations fall 13 per cent

New-home registrations fell 13 per cent year on year to 26,231 in the third quarter of 2026, according to the NHBC. Registrations in the rental a

Silt, heat and thirsty Nashik leave Nandur

Migratory birds from Siberia, Central Asia and Europe have started arriving at the Nandur Madhameshwar wetlands in Maharashtras Nashik district.

Campaign targeting SP-Congress alliance to consolidate PDA: Akhilesh Yadav

He said attempts to create controversy over Congress' alleged 200-seat demand would only consolidate the PDA, and also questioned who was instrum

Delhi BJP protests near Kharges official residence over remark on PM Modi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Demanding an apology, Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Monday led a massive protest near the residen

Kerala: 224 iPhones bought for Rs 7.16 crore, several missing; vigilance probe ordered

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram Oct 26 (IANS) Two hundred and twenty-four iPhones purchased for Rs 7.16 crore, along with fundus cameras, are l

Supreme Court notice to ED on realty company promoters bail plea in home buyers fraud case

The case pertains to allegations that Anil Mithas, promoter of a Noida-based real estate company, diverted funds collected from homebuyers by UFH

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 with Integrity Pledge

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 with an Integrity Pledge-taking ceremony today at Kart

QUOTES-Analysts forecast Brazil market plunge after Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory over Flavio Bolsonaro looked set to trigger a sharp selloff in its financial

EXPLAINER-Oleshky: the occupied Ukrainian town for which Melania Trump helped broker a ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a localised ceasefire around the Russian-occupied

Newlywed couple killed as car hits motorcycle near Chintamani

The impact of the collision threw the couple off their motorcycle and into a nearby canal

Ex-minister Anbil Mahesh held in Rs 100 cr private schools

Chennai: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested on Monday, O

Lok Bhavan Observes Vigilance Awareness Week with Integrity Pledge in Bhubaneswar

Aligning with the guidelines set by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the officers and employees of Lok Bhavan observed the Vigilance Aware

Coimbatore Corporation sets out policies for safer, sustainable streets

Jordan arrests three relatives over deadly church attack after

Jordanian security forces arrested two brothers and their brother-in-law after a shootout on Monday over a church attack that killed nine people,

Villagers oppose relocation of Tasmac outlet near Nambiyur

Haryana CM Saini to lead investment outreach in Gujarat

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 26 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will lead a high-level delegation to Gujarat on October 27-28 t

Himachal Assembly Speaker seeks National Highway status for strategically important Dharamshala-Pangi road

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Monday met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and

Secunderabad GRP Arrests Mother-Daughter Duo in Theft Cases

The police said the accused used to visit crowded railway stations and mingle with passengers on the pretext of boarding trains and commit offenc

Swiss court finds Belarusian man guilty over disappearance of Lukashenko opponent

A Swiss court on Monday found a former Belarusian security officer guilty over the abduction of businessman Anatoly Krasovsky, an opponent of Bel

Teenage girl raped, murdered in Bengal's Gaighata; one arrested

The class 11 student went missing on the night of October 24 after attending a musical programme near a market in Gaighata, says officials

Kashmirs saffron farmers fear losses as most fields remain bare due to rising temperatures

Farmers say that an almost snowless winter, followed by a prolonged dry spell in September and the first two weeks of October, had taken a toll o

TRAI proposes light-touch authorisation framework for Internet-based TV distribution services

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released its recommendations on an authorisati

BJP seeking votes to snatch Panjab University and water, says CM Mann

Digital Desk | Patiala, Oct 26 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday tore into the BJP, pointing out it is seeking votes to snatch

IPL 2027 Auction To Be Held in Goa on December 16

The auction will be held nearly a month after the retention deadline of November 15, which the IPL has communicated to the franchises

It Is Time That South Africa Delivered On The Big ICC Stage Again: Klusener

Abu Dhabi T10 League: Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener believes the ability to score consistently throughout the tournament will

Ambani, Adani outlets among Indian publishers contesting Modi

NEW DELHI, Oct 26 (Reuters) A group of 21 news publishers, including companies owned by billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, has challen

Saudi Arabia says talks in Tehran aim to prevent escalation

Saudi Arabia, which along with Turkey and Pakistan was set to hold talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, said it was important to ope

South Africa confirm playing XI for series decider against AUS as Coetzee replaces Nortje

Digital Desk | Cape Town, Oct 26 (IANS) South Africa have confirmed their playing XI for the third and final Test of the series against Australia

When Neetu Kapoor described the Ideal woman for son Ranbir Kapoor

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are one of the most beloved couples in Bollywood. However, when Ranbir was sing

Maharashtra CM agrees to consider Telanganas request on Tummidihatti Barrage

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has responded positively to consider a request by Telangana

Cyclone Arnab: Odisha Deputy CM Reviews Power Grid Preparedness

In response to the impending threat of Cyclone Arnab, Odishas Energy Department has ramped up disaster preparedness across southern and coastal d

Maharashtra open to raising Tummidihetti barrage to 152 meter

Hyderabad: In a significant development, Maharashtra has said it is willing to consider Telanganas proposal to raise the Tummidihatti barrage to

Udaipur Senior Doctor Dr BS Bamb Honoured with Dr SK Goyal Memorial Award at RajPECON 2026

Udaipur, October 26, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Dr BS Bamb, a senior physician from Udaipur who has dedicated more than five decades to medical servic

Brazil stock index futures plunge after Lula win

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Israel election outcome makes no difference to Tehran: Iran

Digital Desk | Tehran, Oct 26 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the outcome of Israel's parliamentary election on Oc

India-US trade deal enters fine-tuning stage as most talks conclude, says Piyush Goyal

India and the US are refining their bilateral trade agreement after concluding most discussions on the deal. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indic

China and India maintain communication through diplomatic, military channels: Beijing

Digital Desk | Beijing, Oct 26 (IANS) The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday that China and India have maintained communication through dipl

Twisha Sharma suicide case: Ex-judge Giribala denies cruelty, abetment; HC reserves bail order

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 26 (IANS) Former judicial officer Giribala Singh on Monday denied allegations of cruelty and abetment to suicide in th

Bihar govt asks Neelam Devi to vacate official residence in Patna by Nov 25

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 26 (IANS) The building construction department of the Bihar government has directed former MLA Neelam Devi, wife of Mok

Oppn slams Maha Minister over remarks on buying products from Hindu-owned shops during Kumbh and Diwali

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Monday criticised Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane over his controversial remarks,

South Eastern Railway Offers 57 Sports Quota Positions for Athletes

South Eastern Railway invites applications for 57 sports quota positions, open from October 31 to November 30, 2026. South Eastern Railway Offers

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant likely to feature for India A in unofficial Test vs New Zealand A

Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to competitive action in the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A, scheduled to take plac

Andhra CM Directs Officials To Monitor Cyclone Arnab, Ensure Zero Casualties

The chief minister stressed the need to assess the intensity of rainfall, wind speeds and flood flows caused by the cyclone and take appropriate

Nifty50 among the worst-performing benchmarks in 2026 as FPI outflows weigh

The depreciation of rupee against the US dollar has added to the pressure on dollar-based investors

One nation, one papad: The pursuit of food uniformity threatens Indias peace and progress

FSSAIs papad norms, a backlash over beef dishes and an order on non-vegetarian food at Kerala Lok Bhavan highlighttensions between uniformity and

Meet Siddharth Vikram, the eighth grader who turned his brother's car accident into an idea for...

Israel sets up 12,018 polling stations, mobilises 1,00,000 election staff

As more than 7.3 million Israelis prepare to head to the polls across 12,018 voting locations, the country's Central Elections Committee has depl

Four institutional economic traps keep Bangladesh mired in persistent poverty

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Bangladesh's economy remains constrained by four interconnected raps comprising political confrontation,

Raj Thackeray slams urban planning, traffic crisis in Navi Mumbai; says he awaits power in Maharashtra

Digital Desk | Navi Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President, Raj Thackeray, on Monday launched a scathing attack on the

Grok Gets It Wrong; BJP Did Not Post Old Kumbh Mela Photo As Crowd In UP

BOOM found that the visuals show crowd gathered for an Indian Air Force event in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi in October 2026.

He responded in their own language: Priyank Kharge defends father and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on PM Modi

Defending Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge amid a brewing political row over his recent remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra M

India-Israel ties won't change even for slightest by election outcome: Israel Embassy spokesperson Mishelle Sirota

Emphasising the strong, enduring bilateral ties between New Delhi and Jerusalem, Spokesperson of the Embassy of Israel in India, Mishelle Sirota,

Rugby-Scotland name squad for Nations Championship

Scotland named Ollie Leatherbarrow as the

Yamuna river boat ride for Rs 500: Delhi govt plans launch before Chhath; 5 km cruise for 40 minutes inside air-conditioned room for 30 passengers

Delhis first river safari on the Yamuna is set to launch before Chhath. The 5km cruise from Sonia Vihar to Jagatpur will offer 40-minute rides at

US singer Chris Brown spared immediate jail sentence for UK affray charge

US singer Chris Brown was spared an immediate prison sentence in Britain on Monday for attacking a producer with a tequila bottle in a London nig

Delhi vs Mumbai air pollution: Delhis air quality deteriorates at slowest pace in 7 years, Mumbai pollution doubles

Delhi has recorded its slowest seasonal deterioration in air quality in seven years, while Mumbais pollution has significantly increased. The ana

Maha CM orders SIT & forensic probe into Rs 500 crore audio clip charges involving Manoj Jarange Patil

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to form a Spe

Israel elections: 7.3 million voters to elect 120-member Knesset

Jerusalem: With Israel heading to parliamentary polls on Tuesday, 7.3 million eligible voters are set to cast their ballots to elect representati

Radiant Academy Honours 150 Talented Students at STAR Awards Ceremony in Rajsamand

Rajsamand, October 25, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Radiant Academy honoured talented students who performed exceptionally well in its STAR (Student Tal

Mankind Pharma Q2 PAT rises 37.7% on strong domestic chronic business

The drugmaker's revenue rose 17.3 per cent to 4,338 crore in Q2 FY27, supported by strong demand for chronic therapies and growth in Bharat Serum

Anushka Ranjan on new age parenting: Moms have changed, not motherhood

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Actresses Anushka Ranjan and Surbhi Jyoti shared their views on the changing perspectives on motherhood in t

EXPLAINER-Serbia's new leaders face host of tough challenges

Serbia's student-led protest movement won a historic victory in Sunday's parliamentary election, ending the long rule of Aleksandar Vucic and spa

239 vulnerable areas identified in Cuddalore district

22 locations have been classified as very highly vulnerable, 39 as highly vulnerable, 20 as moderately vulnerable, and 158 as having low vulnerab

'Not on women's side': Radhika Apte on being masculine in Akka

Radhika Apte has described her Akka character, Rudra, as having problematic and masculine traits, explaining that the gangsters actions stem from

BJP accuses Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of ignoring drought concerns for Delhi rally

Ramchander Rao says BJP would organise a massive padayatra under the slogan Loktantra Bachao, Arajakata Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) on

Telangana graduates must re-enrol for MLC polls by Nov 6: CEO

Hyderabad:Graduates in two of Telanganas three graduates constituencies have until November 6 to enrol as voters for the Legislative Council elec

Macron says French PM to announce 'strong measures' as protests threaten fresh unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that his Prime Minister will announce strong measures to address ongoing protests. He emphasized the need

Apologise or go to Pakistan: Protests erupt in Jammu over Farooq Abdullah's remark

Farooq Abdullah's recent comments in Baramulla regarding Pakistan protecting Kashmiris have incited protests across Jammu. Various organizations,

Experts Highlight Distinction Between Clinical Anxiety and Everyday Worries

Experts emphasize the difference between clinical anxiety and everyday unease, highlighting the need for awareness and treatment. Experts Highlig

Mbappe Scores Twice as Real Madrid Beats Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou

Kylian Mbappe's two goals led Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Barcelona, marking Barcas first league defeat of the season. Mbappe Scores Twice

Gujarat govt. declares Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar as drought-affected

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the decision on drought declaration was taken as per the guidelines of the Centre after monsoon ended in the

Devdutt Padikkal Scores 199 as India A Takes 284-Run Lead Over New Zealand A

Devdutt Padikkal's impressive performance with 199 runs puts India A 284 runs ahead of New Zealand A in their second innings. Devdutt Padikkal Sc

India permits E100 ethanol fuel for compatible flex-fuel vehicles

The amended rules cover vehicles built for different petrol-ethanol blends, but offer no timeline for nationwide commercial availability of E100

Uttarakhand Minister Apologizes to Daler Mehndi After Controversy

Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal has apologised to singer Daler Mehndi, resolving a recent controversy. Uttarakhand Minister Apologizes to Dale

ITC Hotels jumps on getting nod to incorporate wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai

Mumbai, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): ITC Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 164.55, up by 8.35 points or 5.35% from its previous closing of Rs. 15