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Air India, AI Express Cancel Saudi Arabia Flights till Oct 24

In view of the prevailing situation, Air India and Air India Express have temporarily suspended flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam unt

Kerala Waqf Board Restructured, M.C. Mayin Haji Appointed as President

The Kerala government has restructured the Waqf Board, appointing M.C. Mayin Haji as president, signaling potential shifts in Muslim organization

Punganur incident: TDP warns YSRCP leaders to shed power hangover

In an oblique reference to the Punganur incident, the party leaders heckled the YSRCP for still dreaming of being in power and hence unleashing v

Luxury car in Nedumbassery accident was speeding above 165 kmph, say police citing camera analysis

ICMR-BMHRC Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 66 Positions Including Nursing Officer

ICMR-BMHRC invites applications for 66 vacancies including Nursing Officer, with the last date for submission on October 23, 2026. ICMR-BMHRC Rec

CSIR-CFTRI Recruitment 2026: 28 Technician Positions Open for Applications

CSIR-CFTRI invites applications for 28 technician positions, starting October 19. Eligibility criteria and application details included. CSIR-CFT

IDBI Bank stake sale: FinMin cites High Court ruling, Budget speeches to reject irregularity claims

The government has cited legal provisions and past Budget commitments to defend its decision to proceed with the strategic disinvestment of IDBI

BMC tears down unauthorised portions of Mumbai bungalow linked to actor Ajay Devgn

The BMC's notice and speaking order, however, do not mention the names of the Hindi actor or his mother Veena Devgn. Their ownership of the prope

Shillong locality honours first West Bengal CM as one of Meghalayas trailblazers

The Rilbong area also honours J.J.M. Nichols-Roy, the pioneer of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, and B.B. Lyngdoh, considered th

Truly historic: Putins envoy hails Trumps move to suspend Russia sanctions

Trump breaks with the West on Ukraine | The View from India

In this episode, Stanly Johny examines what the Trump-Putin deal means for the Russia-Ukraine war, the prospects for peace, Europes response, and

Deputy CM Surinder Chaudhary Reviews Infrastructure Projects in Sundarbani, Jammu and Kashmir

Deputy CM Surinder Chaudhary inspects bridge and road projects in Sundarbani, emphasizing quality and timely completion. Deputy CM Surinder Chaud

IPO-bound Sathya Agencies plans to strengthen presence in Karnataka

The Chennai-based retailer has added 54 Karnataka showrooms through Unilet and is preparing for its first major Dussehra and Diwali festive seaso

Hanamkonda to get IT tower, says Telangana minister Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad: Telangana Information Technology (IT) Minister D Sridhar Babu has promised an IT tower for Hanamkonda soon, but gave no site, budget,

Nifty and Nifty Bank Prediction for the week 19 Oct26 to 23 Oct26 by BL GURU

Nifty can rise to 23,300-23,500 in the short term and 24,000 eventually.

Bangladesh celebrates Durga Puja under heavy security; PM and President stress communal harmony

A total of 33,851 puja mandaps have been set up across Bangladesh this year, including 258 in the capital city Dhaka, according to the Bangladesh

ISB launches startup fellowship to boost student entrepreneurship

Hyderabad: The Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad announced the setting up of the PGP Class of 2015 Startup Fellowship, which will provide

Madras HC directs officials to decide on Kalingarayan Canal water release within two weeks

The Canal irrigates 15,743 acres in Erode district. Water has not been released into the canal during the regular irrigation season this year bec

FSSAI moves to ban sucrose and fructose in foods for infants up to six months

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has published a draft amendment that would prohibit the

Axis Bank Q2 net profit rises 38% to 7,003 crore as provisions fall

Net interest income grew 12 per cent to Rs 15,371 crore, while provisions fell 52 per cent and gross NPA ratio improved to 1.16 per cent

Russian Foreign Minister to Discuss Regional Tensions in Tehran Meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Tehran to discuss regional tensions and cooperation. Russi

Karnataka committed to expanding legal education infra, says CM Shivakumar; assures land, funds for NLSIU campus expansion

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 17 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday assured that the state government would extend full

Russia says it has captured eight more Ukrainian settlements

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Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 7: Destroy Foes & Fears with Maa Kaalratri Puja

Rising borrowing costs signal funding risks for global AI expansion: Report

Financial markets are showing signs of increasing stress in funding the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom, with borrowing risks

5 Timeless Life Lessons From Ashtavakra Gita That Will Transform Your Mind

Why Lord Rama Worshipped Goddess Aparajita Before Slaying Ravana on Vijayadashami

BJP Leader Criticizes Congress Over Concerns About Proposed Delimitation

Shah Nawaz Hussain questions Congresss concerns over delimitation, alleging disruptions during Hindu festivals due to protests. BJP Leader Critic

Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay express condolences over passing of composer Deva

In a statement on social media, CM Vijay said that Deva captivated the hearts of the common people with his folk songs.

CM Vijay Condoles Demise of Veteran Music Composer Deva

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday expressed profound shock and deep sorrow over the passing of veteran music composer Deva.

Who Is Languria in Kaila Devi's Bhajan? Unveiling the Sacred Link Between Hanumanji, Ghutuman

CMRL payoff case: ED pastes summons outside ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan's house, asks him to appear for questioning on Oct 23

Officials say the move was intended to ensure that Pinarayi received the summons and appeared for questioning as directed. The CPI(M) leader was,

Son living in father's property receives eviction notice after family feud, he fights back in court; Delhi High Court orders son's family to vacate

Delhi High Court upheld a father-in-laws decree for possession of his Paschim Vihar flat but said his widowed daughter-in-law cannot be evicted u

The school status syndrome

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Rohit Sharma Joins Freyr Energy as its First Brand Ambassador; Launches 'Solar Ho, Toh Freyr Ho!' Campaign

New Delhi [India], October 17: Freyr Energy, India's second-largest residential rooftop solar company under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana,

Taking wing for the first time

Flying is routine now, but the first flight remains different in memory

How Goddess Durgas Fierce Manifestation Slain Demons Chanda and Munda in Markandeya Purana

Protesters across France rally over rising living costs, joining students' grievances

Protests have arisen in France regarding increasing living costs and dissatisfaction with educational conditions. High school students, supported

Amelia Kerr: A Rising Threat in Womens Cricket Ahead of T20 Series Against Australia

Amelia Kerr poses a significant challenge for Australia in the upcoming T20 series, showcasing her skills in batting, bowling, and fielding. Amel

Witness to revolution: Anand Patwardhan's documentaries on the Emergency

While 'Waves of Revolution' focused on Jayaprakash Narayan's Bihar movement, 'Prisoners of Conscience' documented voices of political prisoners

Death penalty for Mysuru man convicted of raping, killing child

Mysuru: A Mysuru special court has sentenced 32-year-old Karthik to death for the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl during Dussehra last ye

Jaandaar and Iron Mirage should fight out the finish of the Villoo C. Poonawalla Pune Derby

Househelp@100: The 10-minute boom can't sweep aside a maths problem

Indias instant househelp startups are scaling rapidly by offering affordable, on-demand domestic services, but steep losses and high customer-acq

Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM around noon Delhi Police

JSW Steel-Piombino Merger: Swap Ratio Fixed at 10:156 Ahead of Key BPSL Integration

Coach Asnodkar wants Kerala to do well in all the formats

Opposition Criticizes Central Government Over Voter Rights and Protest Restrictions

Opposition leaders accuse the government of undermining voter rights and stifling protests, demanding accountability from the Chief Election Comm

NCLT Approves Massive Merger with JSW Steel to Streamline BPSL Assets

Fire guts a Bangladeshi beach resort, killing 10 people

At least 10 people, including children, were killed and four others injured after a fire broke out at a beach resort in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar

Book Review | A Tragic, Disquieting Modern Classic

As is often the case with this author, there are plots within plots, multiple narrators, and equally numerous narrative conceits to this novel. A

Odisha Revenue Dept Reshuffles 6 OAS-A(JB) Officers Across Districts

The Government of Odishas Revenue and Disaster Management Department has executed an administrative reshuffle involving six OAS-A (JB) officers.

Net Profit Jumps 4.7% to 19,510 Crore as Asset Quality Shines With Gross NPA Dropping to 1.11%

Anti-CEC protests reach London as SFI UK demonstrators face pro-government counter-protest

Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar have reached London, with SFI UK staging a demonstration outside the Indian High Commi

You earn, save and invest. But are you financially literate? 10 questions to ask

Financial literacy encompasses understanding one's income, expenses, and the risks associated with investments. Differentiating between saving an

Kerala eyes good start against a strong Jharkhand side

'Time to go': Kapil Sibal jabs Rajnath on 'regime change' charge

In a post on X, Mr. Sibal said, Rajnath Singh: You allege that Congress wants regime change the Bangladesh route. No. People want regime change.

3,000 Crore Wiped Out: Protests Batter Delhi Markets in Peak Festive Rush

Sixth Arrest In Rs 30,000 Crore Cyber Fraud

The Enforcement Directorate has made its sixth arrest, Mukesh Kumar Pukhraj Jain, in a pan-India cyber fraud and digital arrest case involving tr

Deepti Sharma Praises Young Batter Niki Prasads Composed Debut Performance

Deepti Sharma commends Niki Prasad for her calm demeanor in her debut match, helping India secure a win against Zimbabwe. Deepti Sharma Praises Y

Three Indian para athletes selected for Asian Para Games 2026

Bengaluru: Three para athletes supported by CBM India Trust have been selected to represent India at the Asian Para Games 2026, scheduled from Oc

Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackout

Sri Lanka suffered a nationwide electricity blackout on Saturday after the national grid tripped, possibly because solar power generation exceede

Bran Meant For Cattle Feed Found In Priyagold Biscuits: Food Regulator

FSSAI conducted an inspection of Surya Food & Agro following a consumer complaint. It observed serious food safety and hygiene deficiencies.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Out Of India Squad For Hong Kong Sixes, RCB Teammate Replaces Him As Captain

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was removed from the squad after receiving a call-up to the national team for India's upcoming tour of New Zealand, beginning O

Happys Place Season 3' Trailer: Reba McEntire and Belissa Escobedo starrer 'Happys Place Season 3' Official Trailer

| Happys Place Season 3' Trailer: Watch the Official Trailer from English web series 'Happys Place Season 3' starring Reba McEntire, Belissa Esco

Ukraine Reels After Deadly Russian Barrage: Malls Struck, Trucks Torched, 8 Dead, 60 Injured

Russia has launched another deadly wave of attacks across Ukraine, killing at least eight people and injuring 60 others, as strikes hit shopping

Tamil composer Deva dies at 75: 10 unforgettable hits that defined his musical legacy

Highlights Veteran Tamil composer Deva has died in Chennai at the age of 75. Known as Thenisai Thendral, he helped bring Chennais gaana music int

Death toll in Sept 30 MRPL fire rises to 2

One person was killed and 12 injured in the September 30 incident. Among the injured, contract employee Rajesh DSilva died on October 17

Russia attacked more than 15 Ukrainian energy facilities overnight, Zelenskiy says

Russia attacked more than 15 Ukrainian energy facilities in western and central regions overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday

Starlink Fires Back at Reliance, Declares Total Readiness for High-Speed Satellite Internet in India

Candidates Demand Revised Results for 68,500 Teacher Recruitment in Uttar Pradesh

Candidates protest in Lucknow demanding a revised selection list for teacher recruitment based on OBC criteria. Candidates Demand Revised Results

Air India extends temporary suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until Oct 24 amid Houthi attacks

Air India says, In view of the prevailing situation, Air India and Air India Express have temporarily suspended flights to and from Jeddah, Riyad

National Open Athletics: Anushka Yadav claims hammer throw gold

Anthropic's Clark says AI's impact accelerating quickly and could vastly boost US GDP

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India to keep Russian oil imports near current levels after Trump waiver

India is expected to keep importing Russian crude at close to current levels after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs mandate

Book Review | How Technology Sidelined Farmers

Sugarcane in India, to start with. The Dutch started on it in their Southeast Asian colonies. Competitor Britain converted its Caribbean possessi

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka faces Andhra test in opening match

Smaran, on captaincy debut, and Vinay Kumar, for whom it will be a maiden coaching stint in charge of Karnataka, have their task cut out

Snakebite Murder Convicts Ravita, Amardeep Moved After Death Sentence

Ravita and Amardeep, sentenced to death for the snakebite murder of Ravita's husband, have been moved to separate barracks in Meerut district jai

This Game Was An Eye-Opener: Veda Krishnamurthy On India's Batting Collapse Against Zimbabwe

Veda Krishnamurthy believes that India's early batting collapse against Zimbabwe's slower bowlers in the opening women's T20I should serve as an

HDFC Bank Q2 Results: Net Profit Below Estimates, Provisions Rise Marginally

HDFC Bank Ltd.'s second-quarter net profit rose 5.2% year-on-year to Rs 19,610 crore in the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with the Bloomberg e

DPA positions Kandla as green fuels, shipping hub

DPA said it was actively advancing Indias commitment towards achieving Net Zero by 2070

SAD chief Badal holds CM Mann responsible for Punjab anti-drug activists murder

Sukhbir Singh Badal has held Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accountable for the breakdown of law and order following the tragic murder of an

Russia's Putin tells government to approve repair plan for attack-hit infrastructure,

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to approve a programme to repair trade and logistics infrastructure damaged by Ukr

Government Warehousing Company Opens Hiring For Multiple Posts, Check Details Here

The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) recruitment notification 2026 has been released, candidates can fill out the application form by Novemb

India urges US to protect Indian nationals after alleged Hindu temple shooting plot in Illinois

India has urged the United States to ensure the safety, security and well-being of Indian nationals following an alleged mass-shooting plot targe

Devotees Flock to Durga Puja Pandals in Patna as Chief Minister Wishes for Prosperity

As Durga Puja celebrations peak in Patna, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary prays for peace and prosperity during the festivities. Devotees Flock t

Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic'

Russia has hailed US President Donald Trump's decision to waive new sanctions targeting its energy revenues as a historic move, raising concerns

Woman killed in road accident in Theni

Ranabaali Box Office Collection Day 2: Vijay Deverakonda Starrer Sees Dip After Strong Opening

'Ranabaali' has amassed Rs 14.92 crore in advance bookings across eight days, including blocked seats. Without blocked seats, the total stands at

US Coast Guard Rescues 16 People After Mayday Call Off Mexico's Baja Coast

The search for more survivors across some 950 square nautical miles (3,200 square kilometers) was to continue overnight

2M-Barrel Oil Tanker Explodes in Strait of Hormuz After Striking Naval Mine

A supertanker carrying over two million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Satu