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Running a business always comes with risks, but few are as devastating as a fire. In just a few minutes, it can undo years of hard work by damagi

Lalu Prasad's Elder Son Tej Pratap Charged Over Poll Code Violation

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's elder son and Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav has been booked for allegedly violating the model code of cond

Modi Praises Air Power Demo On INS Vikrant For Its Technological Prowess

He praised the Navy personnel aboard the aircraft carrier for their dedication towards the security of the nation

After GRAP-2 invoked in Delhi, Congress' Rashid Alvi blames Delhi govt for prioritising votes over pollution control

Amid escalating pollution levels, the Delhi NCR region sees the activation of GRAP-2, prompting Congress leader Rashid Alvi to voice his concerns

In RJD's Bihar Candidates List, Signs Of Tussle With Ally Congress

With two weeks to go for the Bihar Assembly election, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has released a list of 143 candidates for the upcoming polls

Tim Cook Shares Diwali Wishes, Features Mumbai Photographer's Stunning Shot

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday extended Diwali greetings to millions of people celebrating the festival of lights across the world, along with shar

Paks nightmare gets an upgrade: India tests 800-km BrahMos missile

New Delhi, Oct 20: India is set to significantly enhance its long-range precision strike capability with the upcoming induction of an 800-kilomet

J&K Lt Governor Brings Back Holy Relics Of Lord Buddha From Russia

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their exposition in Kalmykia, R

23 Indians Rescued After Explosion Aboard LPG Tanker Off Yemen Coast

A total of 23 Indian crew members have been rescued after a fire broke out onboard the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon, following an explos

NC Deceived J&K People, Voters Looking For Alternatives: LoP Sharma In Budgam

SRINAGAR, Oct 21: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday criticised the National Conference (NC), accusi

Bangladesh Apparel Sector Faces $1 Billion Blow After Airport Cargo Fire

Garment exporters in Bangladesh are bracing for losses of up to USD 1 billion following a massive fire that tore through the cargo complex at Dha

Harish Rao visits Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad on Deepawali

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Smithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao on Monday, October 20, visited the Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad on the occasion of D

Jammu And Kashmir All-Rounder Parvez Rasool Retires From All Formats Of Cricket

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Gemini Nano Banana Trend: 5 Prompts To Make Your Diwali Portrait

Google's Nano Banana feature gives users the ability to create Diwali-themed portrait.

Very Sundar: Irish Man Thanks Indian Girlfriend's Mother For Diwali Gift

A heartwarming video of an Irish man attempting to speak in Hindi to thank his Indian girlfriend's mother for a Diwali gift has won a million hea

Kering agrees to sell beauty unit to L'Oreal for $4.7 billion as De Meo trims debt

Gucci owner Kering is selling its beauty division to L'Oreal for 4 billion euros. This major deal includes the fragrance brand Creed and long-ter

Help those who cant afford lamps, sweets on Diwali, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

AYODHYA (UP), Oct 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday appealed to people to help those who cant afford to light lamps or b

India on verge of eradicating Maoist terror: PM Modi

India is nearing the end of Naxal-Maoist terror. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that over 100 districts are now free from this threat. Th

Shame On You: Sidhu On Viral 'BCCI Should Remove Agarkar, Gambhir' Comment

Viral posts, often attributed to celebrities, frequently turn out to be fake. Former India star Navjot Singh Sidhu was recently the victim of one

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Women Live Streaming: When and where to watch World Cup clash

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, both with two points from abandoned matches, seek their first win in the Women's World Cup. Both teams are battling to

India to induct 800 km BrahMos missiles to upgrade strike capability

India is set to enhance its missile capabilities with an 800 km range BrahMos by end-2027 and over 200 km Astra air-to-air missiles by 2026-27. T

RJD Announces 143 Candidates For Bihar Assembly Elections

Tejashwi Yadav to contest from Raghopur constituency; 24 Women candidates are among the 143 named as contestants

Dubai-based GermanTamil boy sets Guinness record for music mastery

Dubai: In an extraordinary musical feat, a six-year-old GermanTamil student, born in Dubai, has captured global attention after setting a Guinnes

PM Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant

J&K Bypolls: NC Fields DDC Member As Cong Leaves Nagrota To Realise Larger Goal Of Defeating BJP

JAMMU, Oct 20: The National Conference has fielded its District Development Council (DDC) member Shamim Begum from Nagrota assembly constituency,

Watch: Chinas fireworks capital Liuyang puts on a massive sci-fi-like drone show with nearly 16,000 lights in the sky

China drone and firework show: China set a new world record as nearly 16,000 drones illuminated the skies over Liuyang, Hunan Province, in one of

PM SHRI: LDF convenor says maximising central funds is party policy

Kerala's ruling front LDF aims to secure maximum funds from the Centre. Government departments can make individual decisions aligned with this po

Salman Khans comment on Balochistan, Pakistan creates buzz

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again become the center of online discussion after several videos of his speech at the Joy Forum

Three Services Coordination Forced Paks Surrender during Op Sindoor: PM Modi

Panaji, Oct 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday credited the extraordinary coordination among the Army, Navy and Air Force for compelling

International Chefs Day 2025: 7 Chefs Who Made The World Fall In Love With Indian Food

From New York and Bangkok to London and Dubai, these chefs have made the world appreciate Indian cuisine on a whole new level.

CM Omar Abdullah Extends Warm Greetings On Diwali

SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to all those celebrating the

Congress Bows Out, NC Nominates Shamim Begum from Nagrota Seat

Srinagar, Oct 20:After Congress declined the offer to contest the Nagrota seat, the National Conference on Monday decided to field District Devel

Hyderabad Man Orders Sweets Across Platforms, Gifts Them To Delivery Agents

A man in Hyderabad turned Diwali into a celebration for the city's delivery personnel. Gundeti Mahendhar Reddy, a digital creator, ordered boxes

Feed babies 'peanuts' early? Philadelphia doctor's new study says it could reduce allergies by 40 per cent

Introducing peanuts early to infants can significantly slash the risk of life-threatening allergies, a new study reveals. Research indicates babi

Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women pitch & weather report: How will the conditions affect the match?

Sri Lanka faces Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai, needing a significant win to revive their World Cup campaign after rain-affected matches. Despite bein

Manipur: 7 employees of state power company 'assaulted' in Churachandpur

Seven employees of Manipur State Power Company Limited were allegedly assaulted by unidentified miscreants at a sub-station in Churachandpur dist

Video shows Chinas huge GJX stealth drone in air for the first time, signaling potential threat to US security

China's military has reportedly conducted the first flight test of its massive, stealthy GJ-X unmanned aerial vehicle. This large, cranked kite f

SIT To Submit First Progress Report On Sabarimala Gold Case To Kerala HC

Officials said the report will cover the current status of the investigation, including the arrest of Bengaluru-based Unnikrishnan Potty, who spo

Congress backs out of Nagrota bypoll in J&K amid strained ties with National Conference

SRINAGAR: Signalling a deep strain within the alliance, a discontented Congress has decided not to contest the Nagrota by-election in Jammu and K

In China, a forbidden question looms: Who leads after Xi Jinping?

China's top officials are meeting to plan the nation's future. A major question is how long Xi Jinping will rule and who will replace him. Xi has

Singapore celebrates Diwali with migrant workers

SINGAPORE, Oct 20: Over 500 migrant workers, mostly from India, were treated to an afternoon of festivities, joined by local volunteers, to celeb

Stock Market Live Updates 20 October 2025: Markets hold firm at mid-session; Sensex scales 84,000-level

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty held firm at mid=session on Monday. At 12:19 pm, Sensex had topped the 84

Extraordinary coordination among three services compelled Pakistan to surrender during Op Sindoor: PM Modi

PANAJI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the extraordinary coordination among the three services together compelled Pakistan to surren

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Luxury giant Kering is selling its fragrance brand Creed to L'Oreal for 4 billion euros, marking a strategic shift. This follows Kering's 2021 ac

Who is Asif Afridi, Pakistan's 38-year-old Test debutant?

Pakistan has handed a Test cap to spinner Asif Afridi. He is 38 years old, making him the third-oldest player to debut for Pakistan. Afridi recei

Delhi Fire Service on high alert, cancels leaves of staff ahead of Diwali

The Delhi Fire Service has cancelled all leaves for its staff. This is to ensure round-the-clock preparedness for Diwali. Fire stations and quick

Gold, silver regain sheen on Deepawali as safe-haven demand, value buying rise

New Delhi: Gold and silver prices regained their shine on Monday, rising in the domestic futures market as investors turned to value buying after

Your courage compelled Pakistan to surrender during Operation Sindoor: PM Modi

Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the extraordinary coordination among the three services together compelled Pakistan to surren

ADB, World Bank sign 3 bln USD agreement to boost lending capacity in Asia-Pacific

MANILA, Oct 20: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it has signed a 3-billion-U.S.-dollar sovereign exposure exchange agreement (EEA)

Shehbaz Sharifs 'Chatukarita' Springs From a Hallowed Tradition

Pakistan is back to its artifice of embarrassing flattery and fawning over US presidents, writes Raghav Bahl.

Trump warns India of massive tariffs if Russian oil imports continue, repeats Indo-Pak ceasefire claim

US President Donald Trump repeated his claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had told him India would stop purchasing Russian oil, warning that

Brookfield-backed Avaada Electro files confidential papers for up to Rs 10,000 cr IPO

NEW DELHI, Oct 20: Avaada Electro, the solar manufacturing arm of the Brookfield-backed Avaada Group, has filed preliminary papers with markets r

Centre Seeks Data From States On Contractors, Inspection Agencies Penalised Under Jal Jeevan Mission

New Delhi, Oct 20: The Centre has directed all states and Union Territories to share details of contractors and third-party inspection agencies a

Reliance shares climb 3 pc; mkt valuation surges by Rs 53,115 crore post Q2 earnings

NEW DELHI, Oct 20: Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Monday climbed 3 per cent after the company reported a 9.6 per cent year-on-year ri

Extraordinary Coordination Among 3 Services Compelled Pakistan To Surrender During Op Sindoor: PM

Panaji, Oct 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the extraordinary coordination among the three services together compelled Pakistan t

'INS Vikrant sent waves of fear across Pakistan': PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Navy Top quotes from his speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with naval personnel aboard the INS Vikrant, highlighting their courage and dedication. He emphasi

Sharam karo: Rakhi Sawant fires shots at Tamannaah Bhatia

Mumbai: Controversial queen Rakhi Sawant, known for her bold persona and unfiltered opinions, is back in the headlines once again. After spending

Indian Army Celebrates Diwali With Zeal At Loc Posts In Kupwara Amid High Alert

Kupwara, Oct 20: In the icy heights of north Kashmirs Kupwara district, Indian Army soldiers stationed at forward posts along the Line of Control

Telangana Excise dept receives 89K applications for liquor shop license

Hyderabad: The Telangana excise department received 89,344 applications for liquor shop licenses from across the state till October 18. The excis

Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borses Kaantha Releasing On November 14

The movie Kaantha is set in 1950s Madras and revolves around the world of cinema, as revealed through the teaser.

Telangana bandh: Eight held for vandalism in Hyderabad, get bail later

Hyderabad: Eight members of the Backward Classes Joint Action Committee were arrested on Sunday, October 19, for vandalism in Hyderabad during th

Minor boy killed, three others injured in fire at chawl in Mumbai

MUMBAI: A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other persons were injured after a fire broke out at a chawl in Cuffe Parade of south Mumbai early

SPs surprise Diwali inspection leaves Bagpath police scrambling

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Iran hangs man for spying for Israels Mossad

Tehran: Iran executed a person convicted of spying for Israels intelligence agency Mossad in the city of Qom, the official judiciary news agency

Railway Minister Ashwini conducts surprise inspection to assess festive crowd management

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted a surprise inspection at Anand Vihar Railway Station on Sunday late evening t

10 Key Facts About INS Vikrant, Where PM Modi Spent Diwali With Navy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today celebrated Diwali with the personnel of the Indian Navy, off the coast of Goa. He also celebrated the success

INS Vikrant Gave Sleepless Nights To Pak: PM Modi Celebrates Diwali With Navy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian armed forces and celebrated the festival of light

Udhayanidhi Stalin's Diwali Wish 'For Those With Faith' Draws BJP's Barbs

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's Diwali wish for hose who have faith has sparked a row, with BJP leaders accusing him of di

INS Vikrant reflects capability of Indias armed forces, it brought Pakistan to its knees within days during Op Sindoor: PM Modi

INS Vikrant reflects capability of Indias armed forces, it brought Pakistan to its knees within days during Op Sindoor: PM Modi The post INS Vikr

JJM Review: Centre Seeks List of Blacklisted Contractors, Inspection Firms

New Delhi, Oct 20: In a move to tighten oversight on the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the Central Government has directed all states and Union Terri

Bihar elections: RJD releases list of 143 candidates, pitches Tejashwi Yadav from Raghopur

As Bihar's assembly polls intensify, the RJD has released its candidate list for 143 seats, with Tejashwi Yadav contesting from Raghopur. Despite

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Navy personnel, says INS Vikrants mere name vanished the sleep of Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali in a spectacular way by celebrating aboard the cutting-edge INS Vikrant alongside naval forces. His ad

IIT JAM 2026 registration: Last day for application today at jam2026.iitb.ac.in

The registration deadline for IIT JAM 2026 is today, October 20, 2025, with the application window extended until 11:59 PM. The examination, feat

Narendra Modi Celebrates Diwali With Navy Personnel Onboard INS Vikrant

The 262 mtr long INS Vikrant has a full displacement of close to 45,000 tonnes which is much larger and advanced than her predecessor. The ship i

National Conference Finalises Shamim Begum For Nagrota After Congress Refusal

Srinagar, Oct 20: After Congress declined the offer to contest the Nagrota seat, the National Conference on Monday decided to field District Deve

Winter weather alert: Up to 16 inches of snow expected across Washington, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho; hazardous roads ahead

Northern US states are bracing for significant snowfall and hazardous conditions, with advisories in effect. Areas in Washington, Wyoming, Idaho,

Akhilesh Yadav Enemy Of Sanatanis: BJP On Remarks Over Diwali Expenses

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav is an enemy of sanatanis, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said on Monday, as he hit out at the opposition

Tamil Nadu Rains: Continuous rainfall brings Chennai to a standstill, affects Diwali festivities, IMD predicts...

The RMC has issued a heavy rain alert for 11 districts in the southern and Western Ghats regions on the occasion of Deepavali. Districts likely t

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Bigg Boss 19: Mohammed Sirajs Instagram message for Baseer Ali

Hyderabad: TV actor Baseer Ali, who is currently locked inside the Bigg Boss 19 house, has become one of the most talked-about contestants of the

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Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi hosted an intimate Diwali bash for their pyara gang, and among the attendees were Vidya Balan, Ali Fazal, Richa Cha

China's Economic Growth Slows To Lowest In A Year At 4.8% Amid Trade Tensions

China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed Monday, the slowest pace in a year.

Diwali Cheer On Dalal Street As Sensex Rises 661 Points, Nifty At 25,901

Indian stock markets witnessed a sparkling start on the occasion of Diwali, with benchmark indices jumping over half a per cent in early trade on

Home Away From Home: Migrant Workers Celebrate Diwali In Singapore

Over 500 migrant workers, mostly from India, were treated to an afternoon of festivities, joined by local volunteers, to celebrate Diwali at the

Israel Resumes Ceasefire In Gaza, Says Aid Deliveries Will Restart Monday

Gaza's fragile ceasefire faced its first major test Sunday as Israeli forces launched a wave of deadly strikes, saying Hamas had killed two soldi

Cyclone Alert Issued For Andaman And Nicobar Islands

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'cyclone alert' in Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay

Heavy Rain Likely In AP In Next 4 Days

At present, there is a depression forming on the surface in the Bay of Bengal which is likely to strengthen as a low pressure area in the next fo

Delhi wakes up to toxic air on Diwali morning; overall AQI very poor

New Delhi: The national capital woke up to a layer of smog on Diwali morning with the citys air quality index (AQI) slipping into the very poor c

49ers capitalise on Falcons' embarrassing blunder to take 20-10 win

The Atlanta Falcons suffered a 20-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, largely due to a critical late-game defensive error where they had an 11th

15-year-old boy killed after massive fire in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade area

An incident of massive fire was reported from a chawl in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade area. Reportedly, a 15-year-old boy was killed.