TikTok comedian Steve Bridges dies at 41, wife shares heartbreaking tribute and urges fans to cherish loved ones

Beloved TikTok comedian Steve Bridges passed away at 41. His wife confirmed his peaceful death on October 15, 2025. Bridges was known for his hum

Chinese leaders to hash out strategic blueprint at key meeting

China's Communist Party convenes a crucial four-day meeting to formulate economic strategy amid flagging growth and trade headwinds. The Central

Fire Country Season 4 release time and schedule: CBS drama's streaming timings, episode guide, time slot, what to expect, how to watch and stream online

Fire Country Season 4 release time and schedule have been confirmed. The CBS drama returns on October 17, 2025, with new episodes airing every Fr

Breaking news live updates: Israel receives coffin of missing hostage handed over to Red Cross from Hamas

US Treasury Secretary urges IMF, World Bank to take tougher stance on China's economic practices

America's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed the IMF and World Bank to adopt tougher stances on China's state-driven economy. He wants

Dhanteras 2025: Best images, wishes, messages, WhatsApp greetings, Instagram and Facebook captions to share with loved ones

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is approaching on October 20, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. This five-day Hindu festival encompasses

Dhanteras brings digital gold fever; ShareChats FY25 earnings report

The gold rush is back. From PhonePe and Paytm expanding their gold offerings to startups like Gullak raising significant funding rounds and Jar p

Pentagon Reporters Quit Over New Rules but Keep Breaking Stories

The Pentagon has characterized the changes as common sense and accused journalists of mischaracterizing them

After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine, Russia to 'stop where they are' and end war

President Trump urged Kyiv and Moscow to cease hostilities, suggesting both sides claim victory and let history decide the outcome. Following a W

Stampede at funeral of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga kills 2

A stampede ensued at the stadium in the capital, Nairobi, as the public viewed his body after the service. Doctors Without Borders said two peopl

Heres where 'No Kings' protests are scheduled across Massachusetts on Saturday; place, time, and more information

Hundreds of 'No Kings' protests are scheduled Saturday, October 18 across Massachusetts with the largest demonstration on Boston Common at noon e

UK strongly condemns violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh

London: The UK government has strongly condemned instances of hate or violence directed towards minority religious communities in Bangladesh and

Shohei Ohtani becomes 1st MLB pitcher to hit a leadoff homer

Shohei Ohtani made MLB history by hitting a leadoff home run in Game 4 of the NLCS, becoming the first pitcher to do so. This spectacular blast,

US scribe probes Zelenskyy over Ukrainian concessions: 'Our President stuck his neck out ...'

FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane

The Federal Aviation Administration has permitted Boeing to boost its 737 Max jet production. The monthly limit now stands at 42 planes, an incre

Donald Trump confident of settling Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite 'bad blood' holding up talks between Putin, Zelenskyy

During a bilateral lunch with the Ukrainian President in the White House, Trump reiterated his confidence in facilitating an end to the ongoing w

IndiGo to buy 30 more wide-body A350-900 planes

Separately, the airline has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to equip its fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft with Trent XWB-84 engines

Gen V Season 2 Episode 8 Release Date and Time: When will series finale air? See global streaming timings, what to expect and Episode 7 recap

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Trump Repeats India-Russia Oil Deal Claim

Trump again claimed that India had significantly reduced its oil imports from Russia and is now pulling back entirely

US Treasury chief to meet China counterpart as tensions flare

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet China's He Lifeng next week. This meeting prepares for upcoming talks between Presidents Trump and

Cal Raleigh hits game-tying home run in 8th during Mariners-Blue Jays game - WATCH

Cal Raleigh's game-tying home run in the eighth inning sparked a five-run rally for the Seattle Mariners against the Toronto Blue Jays. Eugenio S

Two dead, 4 seriously injured in blast at shipyard in south Goa

The exact cause of the blast is yet to be ascertained, but witnesses have claimed the explosion happened in a room in the ship where welding work

Trump, Zelenskyy Meet as US Hesitates on Tomahawk Missile Deal

Zelenskyy congratulated Trump over landing last weeks ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza and said Trump now has momentum to stop the Russia-Ukrai

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School Assembly News Headlines (October 18): Top National, World, Business, Sports News

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Trump Admin Seeks Supreme Court Nod to Deploy National Guard in Chicago

The emergency appeal to the high court came after a judge prevented, for at least two weeks, the deployment of Guard members from Illinois and Te

Tesla pay plan faces pushback as ISS urges vote against Musk's $1 trillion package

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Namma Yatris Shan M S on bridging the government, driver and rider divide

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After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine, Russia to stop where they are and end war

In the U.S. Presidents latest comments, Mr. Trump appeared to be edging back in the direction of pressing Ukraine to give up on retaking land it

Trump approves tariff relief for US auto production, issues new truck duties

President Trump has signed orders implementing a 25% tariff on imported medium and heavy-duty trucks and parts, effective November 1, aiming to b

Bigg Boss 19: Gauahar Khan supports Farrhana Bhatt against Amaal Mallik who called her 'B-grade' actress: 'Brought out gandi...'

The drama began when Farrhana tore Neelam's letter from home as part of the task, leaving Neelam heartbroken and in tears. Several contestants co

Trump tells Zelenskyy he's reluctant to sell Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after warning Russia he might

US President Donald Trump indicated he may not sell Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. He expressed hope for an early end to the conflict. Ukrainian P

No Kings Protest Near Me: Confirmed locations, timings, safety and participation guidelines

No Kings Protest Near Me Millions across the United States are set to join the No Kings protest on Saturday, October 18. The demonstrations, pla

SC bins mosque plea against road-widening project in Ahmedabad

Islamic prayer timings in US: Check Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha time on October 18 in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix

Muslims observe five daily prayers linked to the sun's position. These prayers are Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. The article provides spec

LIC launches new plans Jan Suraksha and Bima Lakshmi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the countrys largest life insurer today announced the launch of

Reliance Digital launches Festival of Electronics with new offers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: The festive season just got brighter with Reliance Digital launched Festival of Electronics, a celebration

Indriya-Aditya Birla Jewellery launches its first store in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17 : Indriya-Aditya Birla Jewellery today launched its first store in Jammu, bringing the brands signature cra

Trump commutes former Rep. George Santos' prison sentence

President Donald Trump commuted former Rep. George Santos' prison sentence Friday, ordering his immediate release from federal facility in New Je

Kolkata Police restricts firecracker use, allows only authorised green crackers for two hours on Diwali, Chhat Puja

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the State government to submit a report on compliance with earlier directives to curb air and sound

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2025: Full schedule, how to watch, and key details for sprint weekend in Austin

The 2025 United States Grand Prix is set for Austin, Texas, from October 17 to 19. This year includes a sprint weekend format. Oscar Piastri lead

George Santos net worth and when will he get released from jail? Full details on assets, earnings, fortune, business ventures, holdings and empire

George Santos net worth has faced major discrepancies, with court documents showing near zero assets. After being sentenced to over seven years f

Trump commutes prison sentence of former lawmaker George Santos, orders him released

Santos falsely claimed he attended New York University, worked at Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, and that his grandparents had fled the Nazis durin

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Former Rep. George Santos was serving seven years in prison for wire fraud and identity theft. President Trump commuted his sentence, allowing hi

CM reviews progress of development projects in Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Oct 17: Continuing his extensive tour of districts, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive

CM emphasizes timely completion of projects, winter preparedness, efficient fund utilization

*Convenes review meeting of Kulgam Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Oct 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meet

Bandipora bags Best Performer Award in India under AKY

Excelsior Correspondent BANDIPORA, Oct 17: In a historic moment and a matter of immense pride for Jammu and Kashmir, District Bandipora has bagge

Secy Transport visits IDTR Kot Bhalwal, reviews ongoing works

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Skipping the Gaza peace summit

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DB upholds life term in 2001 JDA office double murder case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: A Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the life imprisonment awarded

JKMEF presses for immediate release of DA, DPC list

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: A meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Employees Federation (JKMEF) was held today at the Federation o

Four arrested in Odisha for role in massive recruitment scam

Plans were hatched to coach aspirants in Vizianagaram and Digha, said Crime Branch

XRP Price Forecast: Market decline continues as SOPR resets. Here's current market trends, retail demand, technical analysis and analysts insights

XRP Price Forecast shows continued decline as the cryptocurrency struggles near $2.26. Retail demand falls, SOPR approaches 1.00, and bearish mom

India beat fighting Malaysia by 2-1 to enter Sultan of Johor Cup final

JOHOR BAHRU (MALAYSIA), Oct 17: India defeated hosts Malaysia by 2-1 in their last group game to progress to the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup

Govt asks state-run banks CEOs to work harder, faster to list subsidiaries

MUMBAI, Oct 17: Department of Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju on Friday exhorted heads of state-run banks to work harder and faster to l

Singapore police say probe into singer Zubeen Gargs death may take 3 months or more

SINGAPORE, Oct 17: Investigations into the death of popular Indian singer and songwriter Zubeen Garg may take up to another three months, after w

Death of 3 Bangladeshi nationals in Tripura: MEA rejects Dhakas charges

NEW DELHI, Oct 17: Three Bangladeshi smugglers, who attempted to steal cattle from a village in Tripura after crossing the border, died during an

Sports Ministry to organize 2-week cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 17: Fit India, the flagship mission of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is set to organise

Book on Bengali communitys contribution to Singapores multicultural heritage launched

SINGAPORE, Oct 17: A book highlighting the Bengali communitys long-standing contribution to Singapores multicultural heritage was launched in the

Odisha: Two Held For Firing At Travel Agency Office For Delay In Refund Of Cancelled Railway Tickets

Police arrested the duo on Thursday night from the homes of their relatives outside the district, police said.

Agri Minister Chouhan directs timely implementation of two key farmer schemes

NEW DELHI, Oct 17 : Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has issued directions for time

Akasa Air to increase domestic, intl flights; makes Delhi 3rd operational base

NEW DELHI, Oct 17: Three-year-old airline Akasa Air on Friday said it will be increasing services on domestic and international routes, includ

HC: Functional sight enough for government job

CM Mamata clarifies on outsiders remark, says referred to a party, not people

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjeealleged that Bhabanipur, the Assembly seat she has been representing, was being filled by bohiragoto(ou

Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles including Duke of York after palace discussions

Prince Andrew has given up his royal titles including Duke of York following discussions with King Charles. The decision comes six years after hi

SC seeks MHA, CBI plan to dismantle cybercrime mafia

NMC approves 110 PG seats with 44 to GMC Jammu

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Oct 17: In a major boost to medical education in J&K, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 110 Post Graduat

NIA charge sheets Bihar man for supporting terror

NEW DELHI, Oct 17: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday charge sheeted a man from Bihar for supporting proscribed terrorist organisa

23 AEEs placed as Inch X-Ens in PDD

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: The Government today placed/promoted 23 Incharge Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) as In-charge Executi

ED charge sheets J&Ks ex CE, others

NEW DELHI, Oct 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, on Friday filed a Prosecution Complaint (charge sheet) before a Speci

10 Sub-Judges appointed as District Judges

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: As recommended by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and in terms of Rule 20 of the J&K Higher J

Ganesh Infra to begin Rs 105 cr projects in J&K

NEW DELHI, Oct 17: Infrastructure company Ganesh Infraworld will begin work on two water and sewerage treatment projects worth Rs 105.77 crore in

BJP leader, 4 officials charge sheeted for fraud

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: A Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and four officials, were charge sheeted by the Economic Offences Wi

Silver Price Prediction 2025: XAG/USD eases from record highs near $54.86. Here's complete forecast, market update, technical analysis, factors influencing prices and support levels

Silver price prediction shows XAG/USD easing from recent all-time highs near $54.86. Bulls defend $53.00 support while analysts track technical i

Mainly dry weather in J&K: IMD

SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Meteorological Department (IMD) today said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness mainly dry weather conditions over t

DHS visits PHCs of Majalta, Mansar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar, Director Health Services Jammu (DHSJ), visited Block Primary Health Centre (PHC) M

Gold connection: Indias timeless love for gold shines in modern Diwali

During Diwali, gold is more than just jewellery; it's a symbol of wealth, purity, and divine blessings, deeply rooted in Hindu scriptures and fol

Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire with Israel

Delays in returning hostages bodies fray nerves Deir Al-Balah, Oct 17: Hamas moved Friday to shore up its brittle ceasefire agreement with Israel

Ex-Trump adviser charged with sharing classified information

Greenbelt (US), Oct 17: John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to US President Donald Trump during his first term and later became

Trump not ready to sell Tomahawks to Kyiv

Washington, Oct 17: President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks at the White House on Friday, with th

Over 14 lakh Afghan refugees repatriated from Pakistan

Peshawar/Islamabad, Oct 17: Over 14 lakh Afghan refugees have been repatriated from Pakistan, the government said on Friday, warning that no furt

World wide web was meant to unite us, but tearing us apart instead; is there another way?

The hope of the world wide web, according to its creator Tim Berners-Lee, was that it would make communication easier, bring knowledge to all, an

Congress dolni state prez-ko ragalna AICC chanchirimna abachenga

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Seafood Exports To EU increase By 20 Pc: MPEDA

According to MPEDA data, the US and China remain India's largest seafood markets, with America topping imports of frozen shrimp at 311,948 metric

Chadamberangni changa sapaniko radona CM-YEP 2025-ko abachengata

SHILLONG: Chadamberangni changa sapanirangko radona gita adok gimikni dam 56 block aro administrative headquarter-rango ongatna sienggipa Chief M

Modi, Lanka PM Talk On Boosting Ties

Prime Minister Modi later posted on social media platform X, Glad to welcome Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Amarasuriya. Our discussions covered a

13 of 17 State-run universities soon to have regular VCs, says Odisha Governor

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati expresses concern over large vacancies in higher education institutes

Belgium Nod To Extradite Mehul Choksi

Officials said the order marks a significant step forward in Indias efforts to bring Choksi back to face trial in the 13,000-crore Punjab Nationa

Belgian court clears Choksis extradition