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West Bengal BJP president calls for fresh round of SIR in the State

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Samik Bhattacharya claimed that the SIR was not properly done in the State; exercise saw delet

Breast cancer awareness month: the women turning yarn into hope

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Congress alleges RSS employment scheme as Centre opens Census enumerator posts to private individuals

Party questions Centres decision to widen pool of enumerators; former Census official cites shortage of government teachers

Turtle Wax in India to grow 100% YoY in next 5 years, says global CEO, Laurie King

Manufacturing locally is a key part of the companys strategy to support expansion, stay closer to consumer baseand reduce exposure to internation

At least 17 dead in stampede-like situation at north Kolkata community Durga Puja pandal | LIVE

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the stampede broke out after a misleading announcement made at the puja pandal

Rubios Jamnagar visit may focus on Reliances Texas refinery deal, boost Trumps midterm prospects: Expert

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev sees a possible commercial and political dimension to the visit, alongside discussions on bilateral and r

Student dies as light fixture falls at Hyderabad Dandiya event

Hyderabad: A first-year-engineering student died after a lighting fixture collapsed due to wind at a Dandiya event held at MSVR Engineering Colle

Food safety officials inspect 100 sweet units on third day of drive, issue notices to 15

383 samples collected in three days; 7,000 fine imposed on two operators and 30 kg of misbranded khova seized

Central Bank of India Q2 net profit jumps 21% to 1,469 crore on higher core income

The bank's total income increased to 11,737 crore in the second quarter from 10,212 crore a year ago, Central Bank of India said in a regulatory

Delhi anti-CEC protests: Dipke released after signing peace bond, sporadic protests continue

AISA president Neha Bora released from detention; bond signed by CJP founder says he will not engage in activities that would breach peace or cre

Joy of Giving month: Residents drive collection campaigns

Goonj encourages more residents to come forward to volunteer a space in their community to store gently-used items that are either recycled or pu

Yes Bank Q2 net profit rises 63% to 1,084 crore

On a standalone basis, net profit of the bank increased to 1,080 crore in Q2 FY27 from 654.47 crore in the year-ago period and 1,070.99 crore a q

Williams, Perovic earn bragging rights for BFC

Hyderabad: Man from Assam dies by suicide

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old man from Assam died allegedly by suicide in his rented room in Siddiq Nagar, Madhapur, on Friday, October 16, after he w

Several Injured, Deaths Feared In Stampede-Like Situation At North Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal

Several were reportedly injured amid heavy crowds at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata.

These are dark times for WI cricket, but I stay loyal: Roach

CM Revanth Reddy Extends Saddula Bathukamma Greetings, Hails Telanganas Cultural Heritage and Womens Empowerment

Revanth Reddy also wished for this 'festival of flowers' to bring a shower of happiness into every home, ushering in prosperity, peace and well-b

Kolkata Durga Puja crowd surge injures at least 25 people at Chorbagan pandal

Police said rain prompted people waiting outside the pandal to rush forward, causing some to fall and triggering the incident.

Ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis convicted of leading drive-by shooting; killing stemmed from hostilities between two LA street gangs

NMDC inks pact with GAIL arm to secure natural gas supplies for 2 MT pellet plant

A switch away from furnace oil will help the facility in Chhattisgarhs Nagarnar reduce emissions and improve process efficiency, product quality

Zelenskyy to visit Britain as Burnham pledges fresh support for Ukraine

The meeting comes at a difficult time for the Ukrainian President, days after the U.S. made a deal with Russia for diesel exports and U.S. Presid

NIA Files Third Charge Sheet in Cross-Border Arms and Drug Trafficking Case

The NIA has filed a third charge sheet in a cross-border trafficking case, naming two new accused and adding charges against six others. NIA File

Ranji Trophy: Hamstring injury rules Mhatre out for six weeks

Mhatre sustained the injury while batting on the opening day against Chandigarh

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KWA administrative fee on water tankers hits civic bodys water supply hard

Along with water charges, tanker operators have to pay administrative fees, and the increased cost is affecting drinking water supply through tan

50 AISA members, activists detained during protest against SIR at Town Hall

Collector Urges Farmers To Consider Alternative Crops Amid El Nio Drought Concerns

Adilabad Collector Rajarshi Shah directed officials to promote drought-resistant crops, conserve water and prepare for possible drinking water an

Saudi coalition strikes Yemen oil sites after Houthi attacks

The Saudi-led coalition hadearlier warned civilians to evacuate the Al-Sabaha station near the Houthi-held capital, which belongs to the Yemen Pe

People fainted, taken on bikes: Eyewitness on Kolkata pandal stampede

A stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, injuring at least 35 people. The incident was triggered by a crowd surge

Root and Tendulkar: Two great players and their motto that has enriched the sport

Joe Root needs 1,644 runs to overtake Sachin Tendulkars Test run record. An interesting catch-me-if-you-can is guaranteed between the greatest ba

Several feared dead in stampede-like situation at north Kolkata community Durga Puja pandal | LIVE

While there are some casualties feared, the injured have been taken to the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital

Letters to The Editor October 14, 2026

Bathukamma Celebrations By Excise Employees

They sang and danced around the Bathukamma in the premises of the Sri Lalitha Ammavari Temple: Reports

Durga Ashtami 2026: What the festival means and why it is significant

Durga Ashtami 2026 is an important day of Navratri and Durga Puja, dedicated to Maa Durga and the victory of good over evil. Learn what Durga Ash

Rain washes out series decider after India script history vs West Indies

In a remarkable display, India achieved the quickest team fifty in men's T20I cricket, accomplishing this feat in a mere 2.5 overs against the We

Kumaraswamy Demands Action in Sting Operation Controversy

H.D. Kumaraswamy leads a protest in Bengaluru, calling for swift action in the sting operation controversy involving Siddaramaiah. Kumaraswamy De

Ranji Trophy | Accuracy was the best thing for me: Kukna

Revisiting Vijays Kushi: How Deva composed this superhit album

A look at the evolution of this superhit film directed by SJ Suryah and featuring Vijay and Jyotika

Amit Shah Arrives In Kolkata For 2-day Bengal Visit During Durga Puja

The home minister came here from Ahmedabad and will have an overnight stay at a guest house in South Kolkata's Alipore, the officials said

When stock valuations go wrong, blame taxes?

MISPLACED OUTRAGE. Two years after Indian equities peaked, investors are blaming taxes for poor returns, but the real culprit may be the prices t

CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail

Rain interrupts India-West Indies series decider at Chinnaswamy; India reach 118/5 in reduced 9-over contest

Persistent rain continued to disrupt the fifth and final T20I between India and West Indies at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, turning th

Keralam govt. increases DA, DR from 35% to 37%

Hyderabad: 20-yr-old arrested for driving towards on-duty cops

Hyderabad: The Attapur police have arrested a 20-year-old student for allegedly driving towards on-duty police personnel during a vehicle inspect

Former West Bengal Minister Indranil Sen Seeks Supreme Court Bail Amid Money Laundering Fears

Indranil Sen files for anticipatory bail in Supreme Court after Calcutta High Court denies his request in a money laundering case. Former West Be

Arrangements In Place For Saddula Bathukamma In Karimnagar

The Karimnagar Municipal Corporation (MCK) has made arrangements at 28 locations at a cost of `3 crore: Reports

Telangana: Sridhar Babu Urges Youth To Prioritise Health, Sports

The minister said around 4,000 to 5,000 participants had registered for the marathon: Reports

ACB Seizes Assets Worth Rs 2.28 Crore From SHO

Anjaneyulu acquired assets through corrupt practices and dubious means during his service, the ACB city rangeI team said in a statement.

FSSAI proposes new pesticide residue limits for tea to protect consumers

The proposed standards aim to provide regulatory clarity for tea growers and processors while supporting food safety monitoring and enforcement

District Magistrate Inspects Polling Stations in Bareilly Ahead of Upcoming Elections

District Magistrate Avinash Singh reviews polling preparations and voter registration in Bareilly for the upcoming elections. District Magistrate

LIVE: Stampede-Like Situation at North Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Injures 25

As it started raining, the crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal rushed forward, and some of them fell on the road, leading to th

Breach of peace a ploy to make detentions, says plea in SC

Academician Apoorvanand Jha argued that if every call for a peaceful protest is considered a breach of peace by the authorities, no citizen can e

Mark Cuban pledged $10 million to women's groups after sexual harassment probe at Dallas Mavericks: Where did the money go?

Mark Cuban pledged $10 million to organizations supporting women's leadership in sports and combating domestic violence in 2018 after an investig

TN minister Viswanathan says TVK to win MPs in 2029 Lok Sabha polls

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WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Haaland double helps Man City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea

Manchester City bounced back from their midweek setback in Europe to maintain their perfect Premier League start with Erling Haaland's double

Cars torched, shops looted: Violence protests erupt across France; over 270 arrested

TVK will secure MPs in 2029 LS polls, extend full support to INDIA bloc: TN Minister P Viswanathan

Ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan on Saturday highlighted the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's

Saudi Arabia intercepts 4 drones over Riyadh, other regions

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four drones over the Riyadh, Eastern and Southern regions on Saturday, October 17, according to Ma

Malayappa Swamy Appears As Govardhanagiridhari On Pushpaka Vimanam

The appearance of the presiding deity drew large numbers of devotees who gathered to witness the procession.

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shoot down two drones over Romanian territorial waters

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TG Govt To Launch Distribution Of Bhudhar Cards After Dasara: Ponguleti

Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy will launch the distribution of Bhudhar cards in his Palair constituency: Reports

India-UK Naval Exercise Konkan-26 Concludes, Showcasing Military Skills

The India-UK naval exercise Konkan-26 successfully concluded in Plymouth, enhancing operational cooperation between the two nations. India-UK Nav

Stampede-like situation at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, 25 injured

At least 25 people were injured in a stampede-like situation arising out of a crowd surge at a community Durga Puja in north Kolkata on Saturday

Minister alleges BJP and JDS conspired to tarnish Siddaramaiah

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Journalist files complaint against Rahul Gandhi over alleged assault

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CAQM reviews enforcement actions and compliance in Delhi NCR

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Blind man turns 1,000 job rejections into award-winning accessibility business

NDA Set for Third Straight Term in UP, Claims Apna Dal (S) Chief Patel

Without naming any party, she alleged that those in power at the Centre and in the state had never seriously considered the interests of backward

Bathukamma Celebrated by Hyderabad Police Families

The commissioner, along with his family, extended Bathukamma wishes to police personnel and their families. For officers engaged in roundtheclock

BJP Lawmaker Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Leadership, Claims He Wants to Lead India Down a Dangerous Path

BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana condemns Rahul Gandhis remarks, asserting they threaten Indias stability and democratic values. BJP Lawmaker Criticizes

Cusat association requests V-C to revoke suspension of four officials

Cusat Employees Association representatives alleged that the officials were not given an opportunity to explain their position and that they were

Explosion at Iraqi paramilitary alliance base kills one member, sources say

An explosion at the Popular Mobilisation Forces headquarters in Baghdad killed one member of the Iraqi paramilitary group and wounded four others

Ramagiri Khila Trekking Event Scheduled For Sunday

The event, with the slogan Mana Zilla-Ramagiri Khilla, aims to familiarise participants with the forts history and promote its natural surroundin

Weather tomorrow October 18: IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms across southern states; check latest state-wise updates

Weather Tomorrow: IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across parts of southern India, with Andhra Prade

No Kings anti-Trump movement holds over 3000 rallies across 50 states ahead of November 3 US midterm elections. What does it mean for Donald Trump, Republican party?

No Kings anti-Trump movement: More than 3,200 events had been planned in all 50 states, after the two previous nationwide events attracted millio

'My First Deepfake Candidate': Applicant Exposed After Recruiter Tells Him To Do John Cena's 'You Can't See Me'

Michigan recruiter shares video of candidate using live face filter in job interview.

17 Killed After Stampede-Like Situation At Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata

The incident took place at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja pandal in Kolkata. The injured have been moved to the hospital.

Kakatiya Knights Dominate Mighty Maratha 6-0 in APL Season 2 Finale

Kakatiya Knights secured a 6-0 victory over Mighty Maratha, concluding the league phase of APL Season 2 in Hyderabad. Kakatiya Knights Dominate M

Video: Protesters Burn Building, Break Into Town Hall As Unrest Sweeps France

Police and protesters clashed, sending smoke from fires and tear gas over several demonstrations nationwide against high prices in the run-up to

Over half of T.N.s youth hold a degree, have salaried jobs, finds survey

On the flip side, graduates make up two-thirds of the States unemployed. Forty per cent of young women and 10% of young men are neither working n

Taking away right to vote, protest: Uddhav backs opposition's regime change call

Several injured in stampede-like situation at north Kolkata community Durga Puja pandal

Casualties feared, injured have been taken to the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital

IND vs WI fourth T20I | You cant go from the first ball in T20s: Tilak

Local lad Tilak Varma is aware of Uppals flat surfaces that have seen gargantuan T20 scores

Hyderabad Bizman abducted in property row, Rs 15 cr ransom sought

Hyderabad: The city police on Saturday, October 17, apprehended ten members of a gang in a sensational kidnapping-for-ransom case and recovered R

NGT halts tree felling for Hebbal Short Tunnel Project

Woman journalist Richa Parashar files FIR against Rahul Gandhi for alleged manhandling during protest

Richa Parashar, a journalist, filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi for manhandling during a protest. The incident occurred on October 12 while

How small-cap funds shed liquidity risk despite rich valuations

Improvement was driven largely by higher market trading volumes and changes in portfolio composition, including greater exposure to relatively li

Bengaluru FC Secures 2-0 Victory Over Chennaiyin FC in ISL Clash

Bengaluru FC triumphed over Chennaiyin FC 2-0, with goals from Ryan Williams and Mihalio Perovic, continuing their winning streak in ISL. Bengalu

Bonfiglioli IPO: Exposure to manufacturing and infrastructure led growth

Strong parentage, innovation-led and favourable end-markets support long-term prospects.

Brendan Taylor becomes Zimbabwe

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