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Abraham Accords back on track? Trump indicates Saudi Arabia may accept Israel's help against Houthis

While Saudi Arabia continues struggling against Yemen-based Houthis, US President Donald Trump has indicated that the kingdom might accept assist

Apex Court Issues Notice to Centre & NCPCR Over Cyberbullying & Mandatory Age Checks

'This is the true face of Indias youth': Piyush Goyal praises youth at Mumbai Navratri celebrations

Heavy Snowfall & Landslide Warnings in Hills as Early Winter Chill Grips Delhi-NCR & UP

SC Election Ruling: Citizens Can File Criminal Cases Against Candidates for False Affidavits

Attire is a citizens choice: Kerala HC backs school headmistress over attire row

Court was considering a petition by headmistress of a Kollam school seeking to disqualify school manager for allegedly denying her entry for wear

Sean Diddy Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

Combs is serving a four-year, two-month sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across stat

Money Bags favoured for Mysore Dasara Sprint Championship

AAIB Urges DGCA for Rigorous Pilot Audits & Mandatory Mountain Training After Crash Inquiries

Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM court: Delhi Police

Both were taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Oct. 16

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Nayyi Navelli Box Office: Yami Gautam's Folklore Horror Drama Opens Amid Fierce Clashes

Vijay Sethupathi's Shock Climax Cameo Teases Jailer 3, What Happened to Kantha

Fighting for our future: France high school students vow no let-up

Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country, with squads of riot police deployed to control the situation occ

Ranabaali Box Office Day 1: Vijay Deverakonda & Rashmika Mandannas Epic Drama Opens Strong

CP Protests: AISA President Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM court, Delhi Police say

AISA president Neha Bora was released early Saturday after being taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at C

Prahaar Day 1 Box Office: Rajkummar Rao's 26/11 Courtroom Drama Opens Amid Tough Clashes

Dipke Under Preventive Arrest, Neha Bora Released

Bora was released after completing formalities related to her detention under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act

Vishal Dadlani & Farhan Akhtar Pay Heartfelt Tributes to Indus Creed Guitar Icon

Vidyut Jammwal Stuns in Hollywood Debut as Dhalsim Alongside Jason Momoa

India vs West Indies second T20I: Men in Blue hope to extend winning run at Ranchi

Shreyas & Co. cant take things lightly against a power-packed West Indies batting line-up; the bowling, though, remains a big worry for the visit

Two Kochi-Riyadh flights cancelled over security concerns

Akasa Air and Saudia flights from Kochi cancelled amid reported disruptions at Riyadh airport

Navratri Day 7 2026: Maa Kalaratri puja vidhi, mantra, bhog and significance

The seventh day of Sharad Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga. Although the goddess is depicted with a fier

Life insurers new business premium rose 21% in Sept to 48,780 crore

In the non-life insurance segment, gross direct premium underwritten rose 6.12% for September to 32,951.16 crore

Two arrested with MDMA and ganja in Bachupally; investigation ongoing

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Blockbuster Horror Hit Arrives in Uncut Hindi & English This Halloween

Windies need to avoid losing wickets in clusters, says Rampaul

The bowling coach admits that the attack still lacks international experience

Copper prices seen staying above $14,000; Hindustan Copper banks on cost discipline for expansion

The Hindustan Copper CMD stated the gap between global demand and supply could mean copper prices stay above the $14,000 per tonne-mark

India Cements surges on inking pact to acquire 3.62% stake in Zenataris Renewable Energy

Mumbai, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): The India Cements is currently trading at Rs. 303.35, up by 6.15 points or 2.07% from its previous closing of

Rajinikanth's Blockbuster Roars Past 200 Crore Worldwide on Day 2

How Jantar Mantar agitation disrupted Delhis travel lifeline on 9 days this year

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

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Starlink Responds to Reliance, Says Ready to Bring High-Speed Internet to India

The remarks came in response to Reliance Industries' statement on Friday welcoming competition in India's satellite communications sector

Jailer 2 Day 2 Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth's film maintains strong run, crosses Rs 200 crore worldwide

Rajinikanth's much-anticipated Tamil action film Jailer 2 continues its strong run at the box office, both in India and overseas. The film has cr

Rail Vikas Nigam shines on signing MoU with Damodar Valley Corporation

Mumbai, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Rail Vikas Nigam is currently trading at Rs. 200.60, up by 4.10 points or 2.09% from its previous closing of

Jio Financial Services falls on reporting 51% decline in Q2 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): JIO Financial Services is currently trading at Rs. 216.60, down by 2.15 points or 0.98% from its previous clo

Fast-Growing Wildfires Engulf California Mansions

The fast-moving blaze prompted widespread evacuation orders as multiple helicopters vied to douse the flames

EXCLUSIVE-US holds more secret talks with Myanmar's military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say

The US and Myanmar's military-backed government

Kiren Rijiju condemns Prakash Raj

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Morning Digest: Farmers to march to Delhi demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation; White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia let go just days into role, and more

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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after just 5 days, Trump asks her to 'reconsider'

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of her role after a brief and turbulent tenure as US President Donald Trump's chi

Anthropic offers Blackstone double-digit yield in chip-financing deal, FT reports

Anthropic is offering Blackstone a yield of more than 10% to finance its latest chip deal, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Blackstone fun

Trump Backs Netanyahus Saudi Offer, Urges MBS To Join Hands With Israel Against Houthis | Watch

Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia should accept Israels offer to help fight Yemens Houthi rebels. The remarks come after Israeli Prime Minister Benj

Houthis Unleash Missiles, Drones On Saudi Arabia; Riyadh Intercepts Attacks

Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted three drones, two cruise missiles and a ballistic missile amid a fresh wave of Houthi attacks targ

6,500 Sq Km Seized! Putin Declares Russian Gains, Vows Border Security Regardless Of Peace Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined Moscows latest battlefield claims in Ukraine, asserting that Russian forces have captured around 6,

Trump suspends certain Russia sanctions, tariffs under Lindsey Graham Act; reserves right to restore them

US President Donald Trump has waived the application of certain sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russia under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanction

BRIEF-Anthropic Offers Blackstone Double-Digit Yield In Latest Chip Financing - FT

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Dipke held under preventive detention, to be produced before court; Neha Bora released

Daily Quiz | On Che Guevara

On this day in 1967, Che Guevara was captured in a Bolivian ravine: a quiz on the asthmatic medical student who became the most recognisable face

Katie Zacharia to Leave White House Press Secretary Role After Rocky Start

Zacharia had come under immediate scrutiny when she appeared uncomfortable during her inaugural briefing on Tuesday, delivering halting remarks t

European football leaders meet aiming to shape strategy for ousting Infantino as FIFA president

UEFA has called its 55 member federations to a previously scheduled summit in Berlin that arrives in the midst of European efforts to get a new l

Kanniyakumari tops State in e-Sevai revenue certificate application disposal for two consecutive months

Rupee falls 13 paise to close at 96.88 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds, including global dollar strength (DXY trading near multi-

Car falls into sinkhole as road caves in near Chennais Tidel Park

Apple names Meta veteran Scott Tucker as litigation chief in legal team shake-up

Apple has hired former Meta litigation chief Scott Tucker as vice president of global litigation and financial services, strengthening its legal

Best of Opinion: India must bring its brightest minds home, like China did

Today's columns examine India's failure to use its skilled diaspora, succession challenges in family businesses, Rahul Gandhi's political strateg

Trump waives some sanctions, restrictions, duties on Russia in Graham Act

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Yemens Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

The fighting in Yemen has become the most active front in the West Asia war in recent weeks, displacing more than 1,84,000 people, the United Nat

Delhi HC agrees to hear Indian Youth Congresss plea seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 9

The plea was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma on October 8

CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke held over eight hours, whereabouts unknown

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A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site

Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

Congress: Never hid aim of toppling govt through democratic means

America First, But at Whose Expense?

Washingtons H-1B crackdown may appeal to domestic political sentiment, but in attempting to protect The post America First, But at Whose Expense?

Navratri 2026 Day 7: Which Colour To Wear Today? Check Colour, Goddess And Significance

The seventh day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri. She is regarded as one of the Goddess's fiercest manifestations and is associated with

A window into Japan: From anime to dance, Indian & Japanese culture share a stage in Hyderabad

ISL's YouTube gamble pays off early, but the bigger test is still to come

ISL's YouTube gamble pays off early, but the bigger test is still to come

SPO missing with his rifle found dead in J&Ks Kishtwar

Baseball-Experts divided on whether Dodgers' sweep shifts MLB salary cap fight

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U.S. lifts curbs on Mexican airlines after aviation dispute

The U.S. Department of Transportation said the move reflected steps taken by Mexico to address concerns over its compliance with a 2015 bilateral

J&K outcry & probe after senior IAS abuses woman junior

US lawmakers seek federal action after thwarted attack on Illinois Hindu temple

US lawmakers seek federal action after thwarted attack on Illinois Hindu temple

'Ranabaali' box office collection day 1: Film earns Rs 16.50 cr worldwide

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's film 'Ranabaali' was released in theaters on October 16, 2026. The film collected Rs 16.50 cr worldwide

Higher duties at lower pay amount to workplace exploitation, says J&K HC

Anant Singh claims nobody can question his loyalty to Nitish Kumar

Mr. Singh issued the statement against the backdrop of his boycott to JD(U) candidate Neera Kumar Singh contesting from Patna graduates constitue

US budget deficit rises to nearly $2 trillion in 2026, highest in five years

Record federal outlays and rising debt servicing costs weighed on US finances, while tariff refunds and higher defence spending added pressure

'Been more than 10 hours': CJP claims Abhijeet Dipke 'kidnapped' by Delhi Police

Yemens government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport

Attack comes as Yemeni gov't forces claim advances in Marib and say they 'neutralised' 430 Houthi fighters in 24 hours. Yemens government says Ho

Italy probes Israels Katz over abuse, sexual assault of flotilla activists

Rome prosecutors also name 12 senior military, police and prison officials over alleged abuse of detained activists. Italy probes Israels Katz ov

Leeds vs Manchester United: Premier League teams, prediction, lineups

Manchester United are mired in poor form - and Lisandro Martinez's meltdown - now they face on-the-up rivals Leeds. Leeds vs Manchester United: P

Albanian PM blames foreign hands for unrest as student protests intensify

Riot police clash with protesters for fourth day, as young Albanians protest corruption and poor university conditions Albanian PM blames foreign

Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorisation

Under the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, kno

Why do we suddenly forget why we walked into a room?

Man Arrested For Killing Associate Over Rs 10,000 Debt In Uttarakhand

The accused, Sunil Kumar, allegedly attacked Sumit Kumar, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district, with a bamboo stick on Thursday followin

Kharge writes to PM Modi: Call all-party meet on delimitation bill

Why CoreWeave is in the crosshairs of the AI scare

Rising borrowing costs, heavy infrastructure spending and delays to data centre projects are testing investor confidence in debt-funded AI busine

Govt ropes in aided, private teachers, PSU staff for Census work

FC Raengdai to lock horns with NEROCA FC in Manipur Police Football Cup final

FC Raengdai defeated KRYPHSA, Naoremthong 2 0 in the second semi final match of the 1st Manipur Police Football Cup 2026 at the Lamlong Artificia

Chandel 2nd Divn Football Chandonpokpi YC, New Wangparal YC win to complete semi final line up

Chandonpokpi YC and New Wangparal YC registered quarterfinal victories to complete the semi final line up of the DC Chandel Trophy 2nd Division F

Kakching 1st Divn League UBSA thrash DYA 3 0 to finish runners up behind YGC

UBSA, Mantak cruised to a comfortable 3 0 victory over DYA, Elangkhanpokpi to claim the runners up title in the 7 team 22nd KK Memorial 1st Divis