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India-New Zealand FTA Takes Effect, Boosts Trade And Investment

The agreement is expected to benefit labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel, leather and footwear, where tariffs of up to 10 per cent

Targeted curfews helped keep the peace overnight in France, PM says

The targeted curfews that were imposed in parts of Paris and other cities after several days of protests that turned violent helped keep the peac

Indian Para Table Tennis Player Prachi Pandey Wins Bronze at Asian Para Games 2026

Prachi Pandey clinches bronze in womens singles at the Asian Para Games 2026, showcasing resilience against physical challenges. Indian Para Tabl

India voices concern over UN's liquidity situation in 2026, says unpaid assessment are at unacceptably high levels

The U.S. is the single largest financial contributor to the UN, paying 22% of the regular budget and 27% of the peacekeeping budget

Tech Beats Tariffs: Global Trade Growth Accelerates and Globalization Sets New Record

New Delhi [India], October 20: The global race to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence is giving world trade strong momentum at a tim

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Rankas judicial custody extended by two days

Special Executive Magistrate has extended the judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by two days u

Alberta votes to remain part of Canada, CBC News says

Alberta residents voted to remain part of Canada

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In their own words: Israeli politicians' extreme speech surges ahead of elections

Extreme rhetoric has risen under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government as elections approach. A recent report highligh

Powerlifter Ashok clinches 65 kg silver at Asian Para Games

Ashok lifted a best of 192 kg to finish behind Paralympic champion Zou Yi of China, who won gold with 216 kg

JD(U) Candidate Neeraj Kumar Hospitalized Amid Bihar Legislative Council Elections

Neeraj Kumar, JD(U) MLC candidate, is hospitalized in Patnas Medanta Hospital after experiencing chest pain during a public event. JD(U) Candidat

Ribs fractured, broken bones pierced into lungs: Autopsy reports reveals How Kolkata stampede victims died

The post-mortem reports of the 19 individuals who died in the Chorbagan pandal collapse incident in Kolkata last week has revealed several harrow

Man arrested for sexually harassing British tourist at Varkala in Keralam

The police identified the accused with the help of a video recorded by the tourist and arrested him

Karnataka HC upholds charge against father over son

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has declined to interfere with a culpable homicide charge against a man accused of allowing his 14-year-old s

Finland's president to meet Zelenskiy in Norway on Tuesday

Finland's President Alexander Stubb said he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store i

Indias first solar mission Aditya-L1 generates Doppler velocity images of the solar corona

these images are expected to provide information on the propagation of the coronal mass ejections along the Sun-Earth direction, which were unava

Australian lawmaker loses leg after vehicle attack being probed by anti-terror police

Doctors have amputated the leg of an Australian lawmaker after a man rammed her with his car and then reversed to hit her a second time, local me

Portugal FA suspends Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days, hands him 255 fine after walkout from national team

Cristiano Ronaldo has been sanctioned by the Portuguese Football Federation with a 30-day suspension and a 255 fine following his departure from

Core4 Engineers Limited IPO Opens on Friday, October 23, 2026

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Core4 Engineers Ltd is an integrated EPCC company providing solutions across Railway Electrification, E

IMD update: Isolated very heavy rain returns to parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The cloud mass forms leading edge of an easterly wave from Sumatra and the Gulf of Thailand, with moisture-laden clouds building over central par

Bleached corals brought back to luminous life, in two lab experiments

While bleaching prevention methods have been studied, little attention has been given to reviving corals that are already bleached.

Artist Ashok Bhowmick on the intersections of life and art

Intersections, an exhibition in the city, displays works by artist Ashok Bhowmick spanning five decades

Drone strike in disputed sudan-south sudan area kills dozens, minister says

At least 73 people were killed when drones struck a market in the disputed Abyei region along the border of South Sudan and Sudan on Monday, the

TG SAFE seizes Rs 33 lakh worth of products in Katedan raid

Hyderabad: The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the licences and registrations of four manufact

Delhi-Born engineer quits corporate world after personal loss, becomes author of 14 books

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) A friends sudden death at 35 pushed Delhi-born engineer Monica Saigal to quit her corporate career and s

Efforts to dismantle India wont succeed, regime change wont solve problems: RSS chief

Digital Desk | Nagpur, Oct 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that attempts to 'dismantle' India wou

Western Overseas Expands Global Reach Through Education Fairs

Ambala (Haryana) [India], October 20: Western Overseas Study Abroad Limited, (WOSAL, The Company) (BSE: 544636), one of Indias leading one-stop s

Chinese navy says US ship near Sabina Shoal jeopardised maritime security

China's Southern Theater Command Navy on Tuesday accused a US littoral combat ship of jeopardising maritime security by illegally entering waters

Russia hits cargo vessels, logistics hubs in Ukraine, Russian defence ministry says

The Russian military struck three cargo vessels in Ukraine's port of Reni and another cargo vessel en route to Odesa, the Russian defence ministr

India Shines at Asian Para Games with Javelin Throw Medals

Indian athletes excel at the Asian Para Games, winning silver and bronze in javelin throw events. India Shines at Asian Para Games with Javelin T

Parvinder Singh Jhota murder probe to be handed over to CBI: Bhagwant Mann

Known for raising his voice against the illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, Jhota was shot in broad daylight inside a medical

Did These Bangladeshi Nationals Join Anti-CEC Protests in London? What We Know

The image is AI-generated and there is no credible evidence to support the claim made.

Close Borders Or Europe Is Finished, Donald Trump Warns As Riots Grip France

SpaceX, Tesla earnings to test Musk's AI spending ambitions as merger talk grows

SpaceX absorbed Musks xAI in February, months before its June IPO, and spending by Tesla and SpaceX now points to the same place: AI

Accounting for daily weather variability may give more realistic estimation of glacier melt: Study

A recent study emphasises the significance of daily weather in estimating glacier melt rates and ice loss. Researchers enhanced the Global Glacie

WPL 2027 auction: Check full list of players set to go under the hammer

The auction pool comprises 119 Indian players, including 22 capped and 97 uncapped cricketers, and 27 overseas players, including six from Associ

Odisha Governor, CM, and Deputy CMs Extend Heartfelt Vijayadashami Greetings

On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami and Dussehra, Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Deputy Ch

Bright Outdoor Media Reports H1 FY27 Income Growth of 13.49%

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Bright Outdoor Media Limited, (BSE 543831), a leading name in Indias out-of-home advertising, has anno

Trump Blames Immigration for Unrest in Europe, Urges France and Italy to Tighten Borders

Donald Trump attributes Europes unrest to immigration, urging France and Italy to enhance border controls amidst rising violence. Trump Blames Im

Protests can become instruments of political interests, fuel divisions: Mohan Bhagwat

At the annual Vijayadashami event, Mohan Bhagwat shared important insights on the risks associated with regime-change protests. He suggested that

RSS completed remarkable century of service, nation-building: PM Modi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the Swayamsevaks on Rashtriya Swayamsevak S

New Zealand firm Valocity secures biggest-ever deal on day one of India FTA: PM Luxon

Auckland-based property technology company Valocity has secured the biggest deal in its history on the first day of the India-New Zealand Free Tr

Taylor Swift Book Donation: How her $68,000 gift of 6,000 books helped make reading 'cool' among children and teenagers

Taylor Swift donated 6,000 books worth around $68,000 to Pennsylvanias Reading Public Library in 2011 when the institution was struggling. The bo

Kenya: Cult leader found guilty of ordering followers to starve their children to death in the hope of meeting Jesus

Preacher Paul Mackenzie was accused of encouraging his followers to starve themselves to death. He ran a Christian doomsday cult called the Good

SEA, Solidaridad propose four measures to boost women farmers market access

A policy roadmap emerging from a Bhopal consultation seeks to translate womens agricultural contributions into greater economic recognition and i

Russia, Iran have never worked so closely, says Irans Foreign Minister Araghchi

Araghchi hosted his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Iran on Monday (October 19, 2026), in his first visit since the outbreak of the conflict

INSIGHT-Volkswagen bet on Xpeng to save its China business. It's not going to plan

When Volkswagen turned to EV maker Xpeng

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Jackie Shroff seen at Bappi Lahiri Marg event after Tiger attack

Mumbai: Bollywood star Jackie Shroff made his first public appearance following the attack on his son, actor Tiger Shroff. The actor was seen att

How EPS pensioners can submit life certificate at home

Anti-drug activist Jhota murder case: Punjab govt to hand over probe to CBI

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) Ahead of the day-long visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the state, the AAP government in Punjab

PM Modi greets people on Vijayadashami, wishes happiness and prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed that the festival would enrich everyone's life

SC To Hear On Oct 21 Vijayan's Plea In CMRL Case, YSRCP Petition On Local Body Polls

The Kerala High Court on October 9 directed the VACB to register a case based on a report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the st

NCB Seizes 1.538 Kilograms of Heroin and a Pistol in Fazilka, Punjab

The NCB has arrested three individuals in Fazilka, Punjab, seizing 1.538 kg of heroin and a pistol in a major drug bust. NCB Seizes 1.538 Kilogra

Retiree gets tax notice for leave encashment

Agrograde launches AI-powered optical sorting tech for arecanut industry

The system has been developed specifically for arecanut, with the first commercial deployment installed in Mangaluru

Digital gold market could reach $160-170 billion by 2031: WGC

Removing barriers and industry concerns over trust, access, pricing and product utility could unlock additional demand in the long term, accordin

India voices concern over UN's liquidity situation in 2026

Washington paid $725 million to the UN regular budget and an additional $102 million for peacekeeping, but the US still owes the UN over $4 billi

Beyond The Server: Architecting Decentralized Digital Ecosystems

In the digital age, cloud computing has evolved from a futuristic concept into the backbone of modern business operations. By providing on-demand

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem codes today, October 20, 2026: Check full list of codes, free rewards and how to redeem

Starting October 20, 2026, Garena Free Fire MAX players in India will be able to redeem codes for exciting in-game rewards, including diamonds, o

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat - 'Like Bangladesh, France, Attempts Of Regime Change In India As Well'

Mohan Bhagwat added that the protests and movements should not be solely guided by the pursuit of votes or popularity, and called for a dialogue

The Significance of Kachnar in Ayurveda and Its Role in Dussehra Celebrations

Kachnar, celebrated during Dussehra, holds medicinal significance in Ayurveda, offering various health benefits. The Significance of Kachnar in A

Inflows in gold ETFs continue to be net positive for the 13th week in a row

Investors find the current level attractive as the yellow metal hovers below $4,200 an ounce with $4,000 as the floor

Rubio begins India visit, to hold crucial talks with Jaishankar in Mumbai

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin his three-day visit to India on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and investment, d

India flags high unpaid UN dues, raises concern over 2026 liquidity crunch

India has voiced concern over the challenging liquidity situation of the United Nations this year, as it called out the unacceptably high levels

India and Australia hold joint wargames as China becomes more assertive in the Indo-Pacific

India and Australia have begun their joint army exercise AUSTRAHIND in Thiruvananthapuram from October 19 to November 1. About 120 personnel from

55 tonnes of mislabelled food products worth 33.94 lakh seized from snack manufacturing units in Hyderabad

The enforcement teams inspected five manufacturing units of Sahil Foods, a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of snacks and savouries, o

55 tonnes of mislabelled food products worth 33.94 lakh seized from snack manufacturing units in Hyderabad

The enforcement teams inspected five manufacturing units of Sahil Foods, a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of snacks and savouries, o

Tiger Shroff Firing Case: CCTV Footage Traces Suspects' Movements At Surat Railway Station

The incident took place when Tiger Shroff was leaving a football club in Mumbai's Juhu area in a car.

After building collapse, Hyderabad flags 1500 illegal structures

Hyderabad: More than 1,500 illegal buildings have been identified in the three municipal corporations in Hyderabad during a major crackdown. This

Who is Ben Treloar? Australian umpire set to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Australian umpire Ben Treloar will officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in India, while Indian umpire Parashar Joshi will travel to Australia to

Sheikh Hasina Expresses Determination to Return to Bangladesh Despite Risks

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh, regardless of potential dangers, during a virtual press conference from Washing

From Social Stigma To Records: Telangana

Telanganas Deepthi Jeevanji overcomes social stigma to win Asian Para Games gold in a record-breaking 56.36 seconds in Japan.

CISF nabs man carrying gold paste at Delhi Metro

Tiger Shroff Firing Case: CCTV Captures Suspects Rushing to Board Train at Surat Station

CCTV footage shows suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case rushing to board a Pune-Jaipur Express at Surat station before their arrest at Kota.

Manish Narwal Wins Silver at Asian Para Games, Secures 2028 Paralympic Quota

Manish Narwal clinched silver in the 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Asian Para Games, securing his spot for the 2028 Paralympics. Manish Narwal

Boxing-Promoter challenges decision in WBA lightweight title bout over 'officiating errors'

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Fire Breaks Out At Amarsons Store In South Mumbai, No Injuries

No injuries have been reported so far, officials said, adding that further details about the fire were awaited.

Who is Kim Jong Uns sister Kim Yo Jong? The most powerful woman in North Korea who is said to have taken over from her brother

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reportedly the most powerful woman in North Korea was claimed to have taken over from her

China and Hong Kong shares weaken as stable growth eases stimulus bets

China and Hong Kong stocks weakened

Magnitude 6.3 quake strikes off Vanuatu, USGS says

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck in waters about 200 km from Port Olry, Vanuatu, on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake

Seoul vows 'resolute punishment' after North Korea threatens new border measures

South Korea vowed a strong response if North Korea were to strengthen its military posture along the border. The South Korean Defence Ministry ex

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect, Boosting Farmers and MSMEs

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement offers duty-free access for exports, enhancing opportunities for farmers and MSMEs. India-New Zealand

Trump open to Putin, Xi summit but would focus on nuclear arms

The US President is slated to visit China next month for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and for talks with Xi on the sidelines

Albanian Supreme Court fire sparks BJP and Shiv Sena debate in India

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Devotees gather at Mata Marada Shrine, Udhampur for Mahanavami

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Odisha Immersed in Devotion as Maha Navami Celebrations Begin Across Mandaps and Shakti Peethas

Across Odisha, the air is filled with spiritual fervor today as thousands of devotees flood decorated pandals and ancient shrines to observe Maha

Eight detained after families exchange fire in Meerut village dispute

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MORNING BID EUROPE-Korean canary in the AI coalmine

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift A rocky start

Release the Epstein File!: Protester interrupts JD Vance's speech during North Carolina rally