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Unique Rituals in Ravana Village: A Different Take on Dussehra Celebrations

In Vidishas Ravana village, locals honor Ravana as a deity, refraining from traditional Dussehra celebrations like burning effigies. Unique Ritua

Tiger Shroff Suffers Injuries to Chest and Arm After Firing Incident; Photos with Eknath Shinde Emerge

Fresh photographs of Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff have emerged following the firing incident targeting his vehicle in Mumbai on Sunday evening. T

Analysing female labour of the North East States and Union territories

While the geography of female labour force participation is changing, it is not at a uniform pace

Trump Defends Decision Against New Sanctions on Russia Amid Peace Talks

President Trump justifies halting new sanctions on Russia to support ongoing peace negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict. Trump Defends Dec

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals tepid open; Asian markets down; Brent falls 1.5%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Monday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a tepid open for the Nifty50. Asian markets were trading lower in early

Devotees Flock to Ma Sharada Shakti Peeth for Navami Celebrations

On the final day of Navratri, devotees gather at Ma Sharada Shakti Peeth in Maihar for vibrant celebrations and worship of Ma Siddhidatri. Devote

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Calls for Social Reform on Dussehra

CM Yogi Adityanath urges citizens to combat social evils on Dussehra, emphasizing unity and moral values for a prosperous Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pr

France on fire: City halls set ablaze, shops looted as protests turn violent - videos

AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj flags stampede risk over reduced CR Park Durga Puja pandal timings

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj has accused the Delhi Police of disrupting Durga Puja celebrations in CR Park by restricting pandal timings

True Dedication and Selfless Service Make a Person Great: Prashant Agrawal

Udaipur, October 18: Prashant Agrawal, president of Narayan Seva Sansthan, highlighted the glory of Goddess Mahagauri during a Devi Bhagwat Katha

Leaders Extend Greetings on Mahaanavami, Wish for Prosperity and Well-Being

On Mahaanavami, leaders including Om Birla express wishes for prosperity and well-being during Sharadiya Navratri celebrations. Leaders Extend Gr

Groww, Nazara, HCL Tech: Choice Broking is bullish on 3 stocks; here's why

Stocks to buy today: Sachin Gupta, VP - research , Choice Equity Broking, recommends three stocks to buy today, namely Groww, HCL Tech and Nazara

CM Vijay Reviews Preparedness to Tackle Heavy Rain

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) said the water had been cleared from all 35 locations using motor pumps deployed as part of its precautiona

Asian stocks skid on AI worries, Wall Street and bonds aided by oil slip

A fall in oil prices offered some support to bonds and Wall Street stock futures, limiting Asia's losses

Taiwan detects 5 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels operating around island

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has reported heightened military activity from China around the island recently. Five Chinese military airc

Peak XVs big bets on Indian startups; How Tally stayed relevant for 40 years

Indian startup founders are increasingly aspiring to build companies worth $50 billion or even $100 billion, a shift that is prompting venture ca

Brookfield's $2.53 bn bid for Reliance Worldwide clears 'go shop' hurdle

The plumbing supplies firm agreed in Sep to a scheme implementation deed under which Brookfield Capital Partners and its affiliates would acquire

Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations making 'great progress', says Trump

Trump said negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war were advancing, while accusing Volodymyr Zelenskyy of missing a better deal two years ago a

'We have unfinished jobs too': Araghchi warns US, Israel against further escalation amid Trump's Netanyahu endorsement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks regarding Tehran's course of action. He stated that Iran

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna Participate In Grand Saddula Bathukamma Celebrations

Bathukamma is a flower festival celebrated by Telugu Hindu women in Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh.

Woman killed, 3 injured as Russian attack hits Kyiv residential building, subway station

Tamil Nadu weather: Heavy rain lashes Chennai, Karaikal; are schools and colleges closed today on October 19?

Chennai rain: Chennai received 10.5 cm of rain in 24 hours, with Parrys recording 36.3 cm as flooding affected parts of north Chennai and Velache

Horoscope Today, October 19, 2026: Five Zodiac Signs Set to Shine

Horoscope Today, October 19, 2026: The day may bring professional success and new achievements for some zodiac signs, while others could see fina

Breaking News Live Updates: Mumbai Police form 15 teams to probe shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff

The trouble with wearing your health on your finger

Ouras new GLP-1 features promise to keep pace with a changing body. My increasingly loose ring suggests the company has more to consider

'I have received 4 death threats in past two months': NCP's Zeeshan Siddique alleges security lapses after Tiger Shroff firing incident

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLC Zeeshan Siddique on Sunday raised concerns over security lapses in Maharashtra, alleging that he had receive

Tiger Shroff firing incident: First image of attackers emerges; police launch manhunt

The first image of the suspected attackers, who allegedly opened fired at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff while he was in his car at the Juhu area i

Kenya reports 8th Ebola case as Congo outbreak expands across borders

No Form of Threat will be Tolerated: Eknath Shinde After Meeting Tiger Shroff

Shinde said that Tiger Shroff and his mother, Ayesha Shroff, were shaken by the incident and assured them that the state government would extend

Future US prez could be hostile, calls for alliances with India

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned that a future US president could be hostile towards Israel, calling for new alliances

20 places in Delhi-NCR to experience Dussehra celebrations this year

Dussehra is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Delhi-NCR, with grand Ramlila performances, effigy burnings of Ravana and festive mela

Owner of Maharashtra shipping firm attacked near Baramati airport

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Abdul will become MLA, MP: Owaisi attacks Akhilesh, calls for independent Muslim leadership in UP

Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia after 'threat'

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv carrying 57 people was diverted to the Bulgarian capital Sofia late on Sunday after a threat was made a

Rajnath Singh to Lead India at SCO Summit in Tajikistan: Focus on Trade

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Uses 1972 CPI(M) Paper to Target Congress on EVMs

CRPF DG Lauds Judo Champion Woman Officer Attacked During Delhi Protests

BJP Slams Congress Over 'Blame & Run' Politics as EC Restores Searchable Rolls

FOREX-Dollar firmer, euro weakens as French protests turn violent

The dollar edged up from near its lowest

Probationary Officer Over Unsatisfactory Conduct: CAT Upholds Central Agency's Dismissal Order

France protests: Macron vows to hold accountable those who sought to bring down the Republic

Macron blamed unrestrained violence on insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals

7 shots fired, gun jams before 6th: New video captures attack on Tiger Shroff

On Sunday evening, actor Tiger Shroff was involved in a violent incident in Juhu while leaving an event. Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle

Indian Umrah pilgrims urged to check alternative Saudi flights

Indian Umrah pilgrims affected by ongoing flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia have been advised to explore alternative travel options after major

Morning Digest: Public audit in two booths finds over 100 voters wrongly marked Delhi SIR; Police detain Sahil Wakodes parents from protest site, and more

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Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Rakhi Sawant: Jhansi Court Orders Arrest Over 2010 TV Show Suicide Case

Salman Khan Praises YUNG DSA on Bigg Boss 20 for Taking Bold Stand Against Violence

Gunmen Open Fire at Tiger Shroff's Car in Juhu; Driver Injured, Bishnoi Gang Link Emerges

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Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna Epic Holds Steady Amid Heavy Clash

AICWA Seeks Strict Action After Tiger Shroff Firing Incident

AICWA said one person was hit by a bullet during the incident and claimed that Tiger Shroff had narrowly escaped an attack that could have cost h

Brij Mohan Sharma, Father of Singer Neeti Mohan & Mohan Sisters, Passes Away

HD Kumaraswamy emerges as NDAs combative face in Karnataka ahead of local body polls

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy is intensifying his political campaign against Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Karnataka. He is leveraging recent c

Putin proposes trilateral meeting with Trump, Xi to end Ukraine war in Russia's favour: Report

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has proposed a three-day summit his US counterpart Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping next month, aiming to en

Batteries to autos: Chinese imports remain in top gear

India asks its nationals in Saudi to follow safety directives

Dubai, Oct 18: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday asked its nationals to take note of and follow updated directives issued by Saudi authoriti

Ukraine attacks set ablaze oil sites, over 1,000 drones launched at Russia

Moscow, Oct 18: Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St Petersburg on Sunday as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drone

Russia sanctions paused for 60 days to analyse global impact

Washington, Oct 18: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the waiver from sanctions on Russia and tariffs on other countries, including Indi

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Indian Hotels Company(772)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The stock of Indian Hotels Company has been in a consolidation phase for about four months. It has been oscilla

World Students Day: Honouring Abdul Kalam through lessons for student life

World Students Day is observed on October 15 to honour Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalams legacy. This year, The Hindu Teen Digest editorial team shares ins

Delhi Police register FIR against unknown persons for threatening SEM in Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka bail case

An FIR has been registered by the Delhi Police against unknown persons for allegedly threatening a Special Executive Magistrate. The threats rela

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircrafts till November 24

Islamabad, Oct 18: Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft and planes owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines f

He should not play all three formats: Shastris advice for Bumrah

Ravi Shastri shared his enthusiastic endorsement of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami's selection for the T20I squad. With India's important t

Bomb threat diverts Tel Aviv flight

Russian strike kills woman, hits Kyiv subway station, mayor says

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Imran Khan challenges FRRO notice, seeks protection against deportation

Actor Imran Khan has approached the Bombay High Court challenging a notice issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Mumbai,

Netanyahu seeks India ties beyond US

Delhi Police file FIR over threats to magistrate in Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das bail case

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Strong winds fueled grass fire at Canadian military base that killed four

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Beijing's population expected to become super-aged by 2035

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Putin Proposes Trump-Xi Summit to Duscuss Ukraine Peace Deal

On Sunday, Trump claimed that negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict were making great progress

Putin proposes trilateral summit with Trump, Xi to discuss Ukraine war: Report

ROI-Rejuvenated London Metal Exchange looks to new horizons: Andy Home

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Congresss post-truth politics: Manufacturing distrust, undermining democracy

Eknath Shinde meets Tiger Shroff after Mumbai firing incident, vows to 'end to this hooliganism'

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday met actor Tiger Shroff at his residence following a firing incident in Mumbai and assur

Jesse Eisenberg, Julianne Moore bring curtain down on London Film Festival with 'The Debut'

Actor-filmmaker

Tiger Shroff shoot-out: We will respond to them in their own language, says DCM Ekanth Shinde

Recalling the era of 1990s when gang wars had led to bloodbath on the streets of Mumbai, Mr. Shinde said that the Mumbai Police had even then rei

Macron Condemns Nationwide Riots in France as Arrests Reach 2,400

Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buil

Seven KCL players named in India

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Putin floats 3-way summit on Ukraine

Best of Business Standard Opinion: What sits outside the frame also exists

What makes these risks dangerous is not only their existence, but the ease with which institutions can ignore them when they are difficult to mea

Scholarships: October 17, 2026

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Hurricane Trudy weakens off Mexico's Pacific coast as cleanup effort begins

(Updates throughout) MEXICO CITY, Oct 18 - Hurricane Trudy weakened

Girish Park Police Station OC removed after Kolkata pandal stampede; interim charge given to Hirak Dalapati

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Oil tanker on fire in Hormuz

Congress intending candidates in Andro agree to support ticket winner

Two intending Congress candidates of Andro Assembly Constituency have agreed to mutually support whoever gets Congress ticket for the upcoming 13

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Milan on edge: Protesters clash with cops, smash windows; videos show chaos

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks skid, Wall Street and bonds aided by oil slip

Asian share markets slipped on Monday as