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Vessel reported on fire in Strait of Hormuz, crew status unknown, UKMTO says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report on Thursday of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, 9 nautical miles north of Khas

North Korea conducts test broadcasts of loudspeakers on border with South Korea, Yonhap says

North Korea conducted a test broadcast of loudspeakers aimed at South Korea on Thursday morning, Yonhap news agency reported citing South Korean

Taiwan flags 'obvious' threat from 50 Chinese vessels in wide sweep of waters

China has more than 50 navy and other official vessels operating in a wide swath of sea stretching from southern Japan down to Taiwan and off the

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Russia says it downed 1,214 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that its air defences had downed 1,214 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight. (Reporting by

Amit Shah Assures Aid to AP, Puducherry, Odisha, Chhattisgarh amid Cyclone Arnab

The Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) will soon be sent to assess the impact and further assistance required: Amit Shah

Why is PM not speaking on stealing of democracy? asks Congress's Gaurav Gogoi, questions Modis remarks on MLC elections

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on MLC elections, asking why he was not speaking on

Tata is an institution of integrity: Congress's Pramod Tiwari defends Rahul Gandhi's remarks, aims at Finance Minister

Defending Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the controversy surrounding the Tata Group, senior Congress leader an

Council polls: Nagpur seat no longer BJP stronghold, it's our bastion, says Congress winner Abhijeet Wanjari

Abhijeet Wanjari won the Nagpur Division Graduates' Constituency seat against Sudhakar Kohale from the BJP. The election results were declared af

Trying to cover: Gaurav Gogoi slams ruling party over electoral integrity as opposition leaders arrive at Kharge's residence

Opposition leaders have begun arriving at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for a high-level strategy meeting ahead of the I

GCC to Conduct Special Door-to-Door E-waste Collection Drive on Oct. 31

The civic body has urged residents not to mix e-waste with regular household garbage during the special drive

Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time Today: Check city-wise timings for Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bangalore and other cities

Karwa Chauth Moonrise Time: Celebrated by married women, Karwa Chauth involves a day-long fast until the moon appears. The rituals commence early

India Ready to Share Battle-Tested Anti-Terror Expertise with ASEAN: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said that a major example of India's approach against terrorism was last year's Operation Sindoor

Ukrainian drone debris falls on industrial site in Russian city of Sterlitamak, mayor says

Debris from downed

Old rice stocks dominate inventories, prices cannot be increased abnormally: Telangana officials to millers

Telangana Civil Supplies Dept officials cautioned of legal consequences for creating artificial scarcity or engaging in illegal hoarding

22 of 23 students injured in dandiya event at MVSR discharged

Hyderabad:Three more students injured when a lighting truss collapsed during a dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College here were discharged fro

Pete Hegseth removes top Pentagon planning officer as US mulls fresh strike on Iran

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has fired one of Pentagon

Bigg Boss 20: ScoutOP, Love Gill

Mumbai: Things inside the Bigg Boss 20 house are getting intense, with ScoutOP and Love Gill grabbing attention for the past two weeks over their

Cyclone Arnab: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with CMs of affected states, assures all support

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Odisha and Chhattisgarh following Cyclone Arnab, assuri

'2026 resembles 1991': CEA Nageswaran says India is at a critical economic inflection point

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran emphasized that 2025-26 could be a significant inflection point for India's economy. He mentioned the

Elephant calf falls into abandoned well in Keralams Thrissur; rescue operation underway

Rescue teams attempting to bring the calf out by using an earthmover to break down the sides of the well

Restaurant Week India 2026: Participating Kolkata restaurants, menus and prices

After its April pilot, Restaurant Week India returns with over 100 restaurants across 15-plus cities. In Kolkata, seven establishments are servin

Stalin demands apology from Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for detention of MIDS professor

He described it as the height of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagams (TVK) fascist attitude

Election of money, should be stopped: Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh on MLC polls in graduates

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Thursday called for an end to MLC elections held in graduates

North Korea's Kim may have conveyed position on US talks during China trip, Yonhap says

South Korea's spy agency said on Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may have conveyed his position on possible US-North Korea talks du

Cyclone Arnab Moves Northwest, To Weaken By Midnight: IMD

Cyclonic Storm Arnab, which weakened from a severe cyclonic storm, was centred over coastal Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining westcentral Bay of B

Cyclone Arnab batters east coast: 5 dead in Andhra Pradesh, 17 Odisha districts affected

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday, claiming five lives in north Andhra Pradesh and leaving 17 dis

Restore previous elected govt in West Bengal, says TMCs Abhishek Banerjee after SCs SIR observations

The Supreme Court said it has not yet adjudicated the legality of the ECIs use of the logical discrepancy category to scrutinise voters' details

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wobble as Alphabet earnings miss drags Wall St futures lower

Shares traded erratically in Asia on Thursday as AI-related earnings

OBITUARY-Cuauhtemoc Cardenas, elder statesman of Mexican left, dies at 92

Cuauhtemoc Cardenas, an icon of the Mexican left who took up the banner of the disenfranchised

Silver Futures Fall Rs 673 to Rs 1.93 Lakh per Kg

Silver prices on MCX declined 0.35% to Rs 1,93,652 per kg as traders reduced their positions, while global prices also slipped.

NSE revenue growth may accelerate to 15% annually through FY29: Jefferies

The National Stock Exchange of India

Maoists are defeated, but arms cache and crores of money unaccounted for: LWE researcher

Book titled Indias Maoists: Glimpses into Red Insurgency was launched in Hyderabad

Flavio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazils true leader after fleeing to U.S.

I am the elected president, and the criminals who stole Brazils election are part of a criminal organization that has established a tyranny, Flav

Apple shows pricey touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone maker

JohnTernus took the stage at an Apple event in Los Angeles and showed a MacBook Pro model with an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display

Akash Banerjee Under Fire Over

YouTuber Akash Banerjee has come under criticism following his commentary on the protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project i

India-US trade facilitation portal records 3,500 registrations, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the Trade Facilitation Portal has received about 3,500 registrations. This portal aims

EPFO plans to invest in startups, AIFs five years after govt approval

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation is working on guidelines for investing in alternative investment funds for better portfolio diversifica

India Ke Top 1%: Anil Kapoor recalls struggling to get Hindi film offers; reveals how Telugu film Vamsa Vruksham brought him his first fan moment in Shirdi

Anil Kapoor is bringing his trademark energy and humour to Star Plus India Ke Top 1%, but the actor is also offering viewers a glimpse into the p

India's Mega Infrastructure Push: PM Modi Reviews Projects Worth Over Rs 16,000 Crore At 54th PRAGATI Meeting

1st look of DelhiVaranasi Vande Bharat Sleeper

Lender Slits Woman's Throat, Throws Body in Well For Not Repaying Debt

The victim did not repay the debt and the lender murdered her after kidnapping

Deepavali food guide: mithai, regional treats and edible firecrackers that ship pan-India

From new indie ventures to old favourites, homegrown brands are offering collectible mithai tins, regional sweets, edible firecrackers and curate

We want justice: Daljit Singh

Paramjit Kaur, wife of Daljit Singh, a resident of Bhamme Kalan village in Punjab's Mansa district who died under suspicious circumstances, has d

Russia's Yandex Q3 revenue up 12%, withdraws 2026 forecast after attacks

Russia's

Anirudh Ravichander, Kavya Marans Wedding Invitation Goes Viral?

The wedding is reportedly scheduled to take place in Greece on November 10 or 11, 2026, while the reception is expected to be held in Chennai on

Bombay High Court Rejects TISS-Backed Rs 141 Crore Compensation For Thane Creek Fishermen, Orders Evidence-Based Review

How Shapoorji Pallonji's debt mounted and why repayment is a challenge

Shapoorji Pallonji is seeking fresh funds to meet its debt obligations, as high borrowing costs, repeated refinancing and difficulties in selling

Priyanka Chopra Flaunts 'Nick' In Her Karwa Chauth Mehndi, Asks Fans Moonrise Timings

SIR a conspiracy designed by PM Modi-Amit Shah, executed by CEC, to snatch voting right: Congress

Congress has alleged that the SIR of electoral rolls is a conspiracy against Indian voters. The party claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi an

Kishan Kaul Denies Mentoring CJP Leader Saurav Das

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has clarified that he was not mentoring Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Saurav Das,

Probe against Gyanesh Kumar over 2006 road project ongoing: Minister

Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam Public Works Department Minister P K Basheer on Thursday, October 29, said a preliminary inquiry by the VACB ordered

Jailer 2 Box Office Drops 20% on First Tuesday, Approaches Rs 475 Crore

Rajinikanth's film Jailer 2 dropped by 20% in box office collections on its first Tuesday, bringing its total to Rs 462.75 crore. Jailer 2 Box Of

Janhvi Kapoor Addresses Objectification in

Janhvi Kapoor addressed the criticism surrounding her character in 'Peddi', admitting it was problematic and reflecting on her privilege in the i

Emerging MAPK-targeted Therapies for Melanoma Beyond BRAF V600

New developments in melanoma treatment focus on targeting MAPK pathways, especially for cases not involving BRAF V600 mutations. Emerging MAPK-ta

Satyender Jain defamation case: Court dismisses BJP MLA Karnail Singh

Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday dismissed revision petition filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Karnail Singh challenging the order taking c

Apple Launches Touchscreen MacBook Pro Starting at $2,899

Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro begins at $2,899, with top models priced significantly higher, reflecting a shift in the company's laptop strateg

Stray Cattle on Poonamallee High Road Pose Threat to Motorists, Pedestrians

The presence of animals near concrete barricades and Metro construction zones further reduce the available manoeuvring space

Rijiju calls Naseeruddin Shah dangerous urban dimagi naxal

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju responded critically to actor Naseeruddin Shah's remarks regarding the education system. Shah expressed his support f

EXPLAINER-How could the oil spill off the UAE coast affect desalination plants?

An oil spill off the United Arab Emirates that has prompted temporary restrictions on fishing and on access to several beaches has raised concern

Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Ahead of Midterm Elections

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates steady at 3.75-4% amid rising inflation, ahead of the midterm elections. Federal Reserve M

Indian Shares Hold Steady Following US Fed

Indian stock indices remained stable after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, although rising oil prices cast doubts on market

Jio Platforms Shares Climb 5% in Second Day After Strong Debut

Jio Platforms shares surged 5% in their second trading day after a strong market debut, closing at 1,489.70. Jio Platforms Shares Climb 5% in Sec

Star Joins Vivek Agnihotri's Counter-Terror Film 'Operation Sindoor'

Flavio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil After Election Loss, Heads to Ecuador and Miami

Flavio Bolsonaro fled to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election to Lula, amid ongoing investigations. Flavio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil Af

Dramatic Twists, Turns at Telangana Golf League

MYK Strikers emerged among the standout performers of the round with two pairs delivering notable performances

Balaghat District Launches Development Initiative for 100 Villages Post-Naxal Era

Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh initiates a development campaign for 100 villages previously affected by Naxal activities. Balaghat District

Maharashtra MLC Elections: Maha Vikas Aghadi Wins Three Graduate Seats, Mahayuti Secures Two

In Maharashtras MLC elections, Maha Vikas Aghadi claimed three graduate seats while Mahayuti won two teacher seats in a mixed outcome. Maharashtr

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput & Ishaan Khatter Light Up Kapil Sharma's Show

'Iran Has Veto Over Hormuz': Obama Admits Iran's Military Strength; Blasts Trump War, Mocks Hegseth

Former US President Barack Obama blasts Donald Trumps Iran war, warning US missile stockpiles are running low as Tehran gains leverage over the S

Congress rally on November 1: What are the conditions imposed by Delhi Police

The Congress rally will be held at the Ramlila Maidan, which is one of the three designated protest sites in Delhi after Jantar Mantar was de-not

Domestic gold futures rise to 1.43 lakh/10 gm on firm spot demand

On MCX, the yellow metal contract for December delivery traded higher by 102, or 0.07% at 1,43,807 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 811 lot

Bhumi Pednekar to Star Opposite Akshay Kumar in Priyadarshan's Next

Irfan-Samhitha Score Easy Win in National Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament

Irfan & Samhitha defeated Karnatakas Arzan Khorakiwala & Preetham Arunkumar 6-1, 6-0 in the quarterfinals

Irrigation at risk as water levels in Singur reservoir dip

Hyderabad: Water in the Singur Reservoir in Sangareddy will reportedly last only till December 10, and the irrigation of 30 lakh acres is at risk

BJP Leaders Criticize Congress Following MLC Election Results

BJP leaders attack Congress after MLC elections, questioning their claims about EVM tampering in light of recent ballot-based results. BJP Leader

Rising temperatures trigger snake sightings in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Residents across Bengaluru are reporting more frequent snake sightings as the weather turns hotter following recent rains. Snakes are

Woman Held in Kovalam Spa Minor Abuse Case

A relative of the minor from Andhra Pradesh had allegedly sold the girl to Vani, who later shifted her to different spas: Police

Traffic restrictions around JLN Stadium for Diljit Dosanjh concert on October 30

Diversions are likely from 1 p.m. to midnight across 11 roads; Delhi Traffic Police advises commuters to use the Metro and concertgoers to follow

How Can You Upgrade From a 3 Lakh Health Insurance Plan Easily?

A health insurance policy gives financial support in a medical emergency. The policy you bought a few years ago may no longer meet your current n

Cooperative sector's entry into aviation reflects diversification: Keralam minister

He said the government was encouraging cooperative institutions and private entrepreneurs to accelerate the state's development

Viewers Demand Gullus Eviction Following Altercation With Yung DSA On Bigg Boss 20

Now that Gullu has committed a similar act against Yung DSA, viewers are waiting to see whether the makers will eliminate him from the show.

Passenger Tries to Open Emergency Exit of Plane, Handed Over to Police

The passenger said it was not deliberate and he accidentally pressed the button.

Wear, return, repeat: How festive shoppers are hurting online sellers

Small online sellers say customers returning ethnic wear after wearing it for festivals are leaving them with damaged inventory, mounting logisti

Delhi | A spiritual journey through music, faith, and identity

Ghat Ghat Baje Naad, a fusion theatre piece directed by MK Raina that blends music, puppetry, and dance to trace a souls journey through diverse

West Bengal police encounters: the events and the questions they raise | Explained

Since the BJP government came to power in Bengal in May, five people three of them accused of murder and two charged with sexual assault of mino

Reels Raids Wont Shake DMK Cadres: Stalin Hits Out at Vijay

In a post on X, Stalin accused Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of turning Tamil Nadu into an unsafe state for vulnerable sections

North Korea Launches Dozens of Ballistic Missiles into East Sea, South Korea Reports

South Korea claims North Korea fired nearly a dozen short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, escalating regional tensions. North Korea L

Women Flock to Barabanki Markets for Karva Chauth Celebrations

Barabankis markets are bustling with women preparing for Karva Chauth, buying attire, jewelry, and henna in anticipation of the festive day. Wome

Samsung sees AI memory demand outstripping supply, raising cost concerns

Samsung Electronics said AI infrastructure spending could reach a historic level in 2027, with demand for memory chips expected to outstrip indus