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One festival, many faces: How India celebrates Navratri

Navratri may be celebrated for nine nights, but there is no single way to celebrate it. Across India, the festival changes its colours, music, fo

Camera surveillance to track carnivore near Hasanur

Yogesh Kumar Garg, Deputy Director of the STR and District Forest Officer, Hasanur Forest Division, said automatic camera traps had been installe

Is Google Maps Making Delhi

Barely days after being opened to the public, Delhis newly inaugurated Barapullah Phase-III flyover has become a hotspot for massive traffic cong

Tata Chemicals awaits Kenya panels decision on Magadi soda ash mining ban

Will examine the issues and determine the way forward for the suspended operations, says MD Mukundan

DRI Seizes 8.3 Kg Gold Near Indo-Bangladesh Border, 4 Arrested

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dealt a significant blow to an alleged cross-border gold smuggling network operating along the

'Will not move from here': Priyanka Gandhi lies down on road near Jantar Mantar amid Oppn protest | VIDEO

The Opposition's confrontation with the Election Commission intensified in Delhi on Wednesday as Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandh

Rahul Gandhi, other Opposition MPs detained while going for protest at Jantar Mantar

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was on Wednesday detained by the Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar. INDIA bloc MPs said they were beaten up by the polic

Kataka Malgodown Open Tomorrow Despite 12-Hour Odisha Bandh

Kataka MalgodownOdishas largest commercial wholesale hubwill remain fully operational tomorrow, October 8, despite the 12-hour Odisha Bandh calle

US Pacific Command Chief Admiral Paparo Meets Indian Military Top Brass In Delhi To Deepen Defence Ties

Coach Bentinidiss suggestion of attack first helped, says wrestler Sujeet Kalkal

Employing the dhobi pachhad (arm throw) technique was a key contribution in the wrestlers Asian Games gold medal win on debut

EyeROV supplies Indias first military-grade ROV to Indian Navy

TROUT, the first military-grade ROV built in India, has been designed, developed, manufactured and qualified to military standards for naval oper

Four boys booked under POSCO Act

Lupin launches fixed dose triple combo inhaler for COPD in India

The product is an important addition to Lupins respiratory portfolio.

Railway Minister sanctions Amrit Bharat Express and two Haridwar services for Rajasthan

SAT seeks details of documents Sebi shared with Jane Street beyond duty

The tribunal asks Sebi to specify material shared beyond its legal obligations as Jane Street seeks trading data and other documents; the hearing

IndiGo to Launch Daily Direct Pune-Bhubaneswar Flights from Oct 25

IndiGo airline has announced the launch of non-stop connectivity between Pune and Bhubaneswar, effective 25 October 2026. IndiGo will offer daily

GST Council meets tomorrow, tax experts say reforms must move beyond rates to processes, compliance

The GST Council will meet in New Delhi on October 8 for the first time after its meeting on September 3-4, 2025.

Faculty recruitment rules in India: from policy to practice

NTPC Plans Rs 14,000-Crore Coal Gasification Plant In Chhattisgarh, Awaits Viability Gap Funding

Rajasthan LDC Score Card 2026 released at recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has officially declared the Rajasthan LDC Score Card 2026 today October 7, 2026. Candidates can check

PepsiCo faces GLP-1 and Elliott pressure

Water level in Mettur dam stands at 68.70 feet

Telangana Peoples Front seeks three urgent interventions to save education system

TPF sought comprehensive strengthening of existing government schools, at least 18% of budget allocation to the education sector and an independe

IGNOU Bhubaneswar Organises Campus Placement Drive: 298 Shortlisted

The IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) Campus Placement Cell and Regional Centres Bhubaneswar and Rairangpur, in association with the

NCDEX plans agri-index comeback with derivatives trading in guar, spices

NCDEX is expected to revive its agricultural indices in the next two quarters, with guar and spice offerings planned as it prepares to expand int

'Below 20 and unemployed': Indian wrestlers denied US visas; WFI seeks review

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has urged the US Embassy in New Delhi to reconsider the cases. It has also requested the Embassy to grant

Navaratri 2026: 10 budget-friendly shopping spots in Hyderabad

When Navaratri arrives, Hyderabad, just like other cities, too gets a colourful makeover. Shopping streets fill with bright lehengas, mirror-work

Watch: Kolkata district Congress stages Raj Bhavan protest over alleged vote theft

CCTV mandatory at every puja mandap as Bhubaneswar Police roll out multi-tier festive security

In a proactive move to ensure peaceful and seamless celebrations during the upcoming Durga Puja festival, the Bhubaneswar Police Administration h

India must be part of AI safety regulation talks, says IndiaAI Mission COO

IndiaAI Mission COO Sudeep Shrivastava calls for wider consultation on AI safety rules, while IIT Jodhpur professor Mayank Vatsa flags a lack of

October Octaves back with 11th edition this weekend

Launched in 2015, October Octaves is back with Eternal Echoes, their 11th edition, this weekend

MDR a small fee, will not have major impact on UPI volumes: RBI Governor Malhotra

As of now, we do not see any drop in volumes. And I dont personally think that a small fee will have a major impact on the volumes, RBI Governor

In Rahul Gandhi-Led Protest On SIR, Akhilesh Yadav's Absence Signals A Rift

As Samajwadi Party leaders were absent at the INDIA bloc protest on Wednesday, Congress said all partners had been invited, and that some could n

UPSC through the years

Jharkhand High Court Hears Appeals Against JSSC CGL Exam Cancellation Amid Allegations of Systematic Failures

The Jharkhand High Court reviews appeals against the cancellation of the JSSC CGL exam, addressing allegations of widespread irregularities. Jhar

Canadians are paying more for their daily protein shake as whey prices soar amid trade war with US, but is there any relief in sight?

In Canada, the surge in whey protein prices can be attributed to a spike in global demand alongside decreasing availability. The situation is wor

9.3 Crore Passengers A Year: This Is India's Busiest Railway Station

The data highlights the diverse role of Indian Railways stations - from major metropolitan commuter hubs to religious and tourism centres.

NIRF rankings: Whats new, what matters

Experts say that certain parameters of NIRF rankings lack transparency and are prone to manipulation. Moreover, these rankings favour large elite

Opinion: Opinion | Are Iran's 'Proxies' Rising Again? Inside Hamas, Hezbollah's Strange Resurgence

RBI still assessing revolving credit norms: Sanjay Malhotra

Reserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that regulations on revolving credit by non-banking finance companies are under revi

Christa Pike Awake After Failed Execution as Attorneys Seek Answers

Pike's attorneys are seeking a court order to require the prison system to preserve information from the attempted execution including drug lot n

Satellite images show how Israel systematically erased Gaza towns

Deir al-Balah: Its perhaps the most dramatic wound inflicted on the Gaza Strip by Israels military campaign over the past three years: The city o

Wild animal menace: solar-powered hanging fences to be set up around vulnerable areas in Chakkittappara panchayat in Keralams Kozhikode

Fence is being installed across vulnerable stretches in Poozhithode, Chempanoda and Alambara, where residents have reported frequent raids by wil

Hyderabad: Why Gachibowli Stadium is the place to be this weekend

If your weekend looks blank right now, you are in for a ride as Hyderabads calendar is getting a major upgrade. From October 9 to 11, Gachibowli

Five-Year GPS Study Tracks Wild Elephants Across Assam, Bhutan

Study Maps Elephant Movements, Habitats And Conflict Hotspots Across Landscapes

Lionel Messi says goodbye to Argentina in tears, while Cristiano Ronaldo stages bizzare meltdown at 41

There is a fine line between relentless competitive fire and absurd self-parody, and Cristiano Ronaldo is walking it precariously. At 41 years ol

Seemapuri Building Collapse LIVE Updates: Many Trapped As House Crumbles In Seemapuri

Seemapuri Building Collapse LIVE Updates: The city's fire department received information about the building collapse at 3.30 pm today.

Individuals exempt from reporting under new FEMA trade rules, RBI says

Individuals undertaking personal transactions will not have to comply with new foreign exchange trade regulations imposed. The Reserve Bank of In

Kaali Kheti Makers Announce New November Release Date, Unveil Striking Character Posters

The makers of the upcoming rural horror film Kaali Kheti have officially announced a revision in the films theatrical calendar. Originally slated

Multi-storey building collapses in Delhi

A major search and rescue operation was launched in northeast Delhis Seemapuri area on Wednesday afternoon after a five-storey building collapsed

Few suspected trapped after portion of building collapses in Delhis Seemapuri

The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call regarding the collapse at 3.30 p.m. and rushed fire tenders to the spot; some people might be trappe

19-year-old Shubham Kumar from Bihar enters International Book of Records after achieving Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga

Shubham Kumar, a 19-year-old from Dighwara, Bihar, achieved Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga. This milestone has been recognised by the Internati

Indian Researchers Develop Metal-Free Catalyst With Near-Platinum Performance For More Affordable Zinc-Air Batteries

Dixon Technologies signs JV pact with Gemtek to manufacture optical transceivers

The joint venture firm will manufacture and supply Optical Transceiver - SFP n(Small Form-Factor Pluggable) and BOSA (Bidirectional Optical Subas

Christa Pike can speak again after failed execution: What are her lawyers planning next and will a second attempt be considered as double jeopardy?

Christa Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution on September 30. She was taken to a hospital after the

Dhanuka Agritech launches fungicide for rice blast disease in paddy

Rice blast is an important disease in paddy cultivation and effective disease management plays an important role

'Every FIR a medalmy target is 100': Rahul Gandhi demand Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

12 years after 32 million smuggled cigarettes were seized on it, ship now hosts barnacles, fish and divers

The MV Shingle, which was seized while carrying illegal cigarettes, has now become an artificial reef. After being cleaned, it was intentionally

Beast Mode and Sovereign King excel

'Stupid... like Donald Trump': Abdul mocks Rogers, 'He's following POTUS like a fundamental idiot'

Stakeholders launch regenerative mustard farming initiative in Rajasthan

The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA), AWL Agri Business Ltd, Solidaridad Network Asia Ltd and Bharatkhand Foundation have joined han

Rising Together: India unveils vision for 2036 Olympics and Paralympics bid

India is set to unveil 'Rising Together' as its vision for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted h

When Anushka Sharma visited Virat Kohli during a match: Ravi Shastri recalls their dating days on Kapil's show

Netflix's The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 is set to bring two Indian cricket legends, Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri, together for a fun-fi

After Cannes, Mothers of Courage makes it to UN SDG Action Awards 2026 finals

Mothers of Courage is a documentary that showcases a movement in Bihar focusing on girls education and against early marriage. The film has been

Brave Heart, Mandalay, Hold Your Breath and Renoir shine

Bhubaneswar Under Tight Security: 18 Platoons to Be Deployed for Odisha Bandh

In view of the statewide Odisha Bandh scheduled for tomorrow, the Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD) has drawn up a robust security strategy

Kenya Ebola case exposes gaps in border screenings

By the time Kenya's first Ebola patient was whisked to a

'Tireless work, remarkable resolve': Political leaders congratulate PM Modi for 25 years in public service

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 consecutive years as head of government on Wednesday, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Home Mi

RBL Bank Launches a Zero Forex Markup Travel Card with Visa | Narendra Agarwal

SC refuses to interfere with Calcutta HC order granting interim bail to Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to interfere with the Calcutta High Courts interim bail order for Congress Nandigram bypoll candidate Mil

Germany should block plant making parts for Russian reactors, state minister says

A nuclear fuel plant in Germany should not start producing components for Russian-made reactors, a local state minister said on Wednesday, while

JEE Advanced 2026: IIT Bombay Leads Top 100 Choices, Delhi And Madras Follow

IIT Bombay is the top choice among the top 100 JEE Advanced 2026 rankers, with 68 students opting for admission there.

At Paris Fashion Week, longer, hotter summers pose new challenge

Longer, hotter summers are disrupting fashion's seasonal calendar, forcing luxury brands to adapt designs and threatening sales of higher-margin

Clash of unequals: Why Pakistan is relying on air power against Afghanistan

Oppn MPs head for sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar after solidarity lunch

Opposition MPs of the INDIA bloc decided to hold a sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday to raise the issue of 'vote chori' and seek the ouster of

Fifty years on, F-16 still isn't done evolving as latest variant takes to the skies

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has reached another milestone with the maiden flight of the Block 72 variant. This aircraft is built for the Royal Moroc

India needs fresh graduates, returning experts to bridge semicon talent gap

As fabs and packaging units move towards commercial production, experts say India must combine a pipeline of industry-ready graduates and technic

Credit growth may ease after rate hike but remain strong: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India projects a moderation in bank credit growth from the current 19% level. This expected slowdown results from a recent re

Festive Season Cyber Fraud Alert: 6 Safety Tips for UPI, Online Shopping and Fake Offers

The festive season usually brings a surge in online shopping, digital payments and attractive discount offers. Consumers may receive dozens of me

Raj Kumars Late-Night Tribute to Dilip Kumar After Watching Ganga Jamuna

Raj Kumar praised Dilip Kumars performance in Ganga Jamuna with a heartfelt visit at 1:30 AM, leaving Dilip astonished by the gesture. Raj Kumars

Upskilling, Online Presence Crucial To Stand Out In Job Market, Techie Says

According to the techie, many job seekers do not update their skills, maintain an online presence or reach out to potential employers through col

People Feared Trapped After Building Front Collapses In Delhi

Fire Service Launches Search And Rescue Operation In Seemapuri

Hyderabad property scam: Family dupes 54 people of Rs 4.5 cr

Hyderabad: A family here has duped 54 Hyderabad citizens out of Rs 4.5 crore by allegedly executing agreements of sale and mortgage agreements on

23 Indians Rescued As Unmanned Vessel Attack Sets Tanker Ablaze Off Russia

All 23 Indian crew members were safely rescued after a Liberian-flagged tanker caught fire near Sochi following an unmanned-vessel attack.

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 Released, Apply Online For 6,574 Posts, Check Details

TNPSC has released the Group 4 Notification 2026 for 6,574 vacancies. Candidates can apply online from October 6 to November 5, 2026.

Kremlin blasts Frances nuclear missile test, calls anti-Russia strategy a dead end

GST Rates May Be Reviewed Only Once a Year: What the Proposed Annual Change System Could Mean

India's Goods and Services Tax framework could see an important change in the way future rate revisions are considered. According to the informat

Kremlin says France's test nuclear

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Women in Delhi and the solidarities that walk with them through dark nights

Women walk at night in Delhi to reclaim streets, build intergenerational solidarity, and demand safety through women-led activism

RBI turns hawkish, but economists expect the tightening cycle to remain shallow

The Reserve Bank of India's decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent and shift its monetary policy stance to calibrate