In Assam, Zubeen Garg's shrine unites people in grief & anger

Bharat Bhushan | Nepal Freefall: Dysfunction Behind, Uncertainty Ahead

The interim government of Sushila Karki, a former chief justice of Nepals Supreme Court, which was installed on September 12, 2025, is still unab

Power Bank Catches Fire on Board Dimapur-Bound IndiGo Plane at Delhi Airport; All Passengers Safe

A passenger's power bank caught fire on board a Dimapur-bound IndiGo plane while taxiing at the Delhi airport

The UPI of insurance?

If executed well, Bima Sugam could do for insurance what UPI did for digital payments and ONDC aims to do for e-commerce

Container Road still a death trap for motorists

Traffic congestion on Goshree bridges, lack of adequate streetlights and alleged unscientific road and junction designs are cited by local people

Man stabs pregnant ex-partner to death; husband kills attacker

DFS to begin probe into MP flats fire after Deepavali

Israel suspends Gaza aid, at least 19 killed in retaliatory strikes

Jerusalem: The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faced its first major test Sunday as an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the terr

J&K bypolls: Congress still undecided on Nagrota seat

With just hours left for filing of nominations for the Nagrota Assembly by-election, the Congress is still undecided on its candidate, even as th

Going to be a long night: firefighters brace for exigencies

Congress Suspends Leader Booked For Abetment Of Woman's Suicide In Kerala

He recently secured anticipatory bail from the District Principal Sessions Court: Neyyattinkara police

Trump Calls Colombia's Petro an Illegal Drug Dealer, Announces an End to US Aid to Country

President Donald Trump said Sunday he would slash US funding to Colombia because the country's leader does nothing to stop drug production

Israel halts aid to Gaza until further notice as renewed fighting tests ceasefire

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza is facing its first major test

DC Edit | At Crossroads, Can India Light Path To Prosperity?

Vikram Samvat 2081 the year that ended on October 19 was a truly chequered period for the Indian economy and investors. It was the year that br

Paper gains are naughty

Understanding the difference between profit and notiprofit in investing to avoid overreacting to paper gains

From steam to speed: The journey of Indian railways and the making of modern India

Indian Railways began with just 34 kilometres of track in 1853. Today, it runs over 69,000 kilometres, connecting cities, people, and industries

Festival Yaanam 2025 Wraps India's First Travel Literary Up In Kerala

Organised by Kerala Tourism at Ranga Kala Kendram here, the October 17-19 festival featured engaging conversations with leading travel writers, v

Translators must become writers: Salma in conversation with Kavitha Muralidharan

Tamil writer and MP Salma spoke about the creative and emotional depth involved in translation during a conversation with journalist Kavitha Mura

News anchor booked for hurting religious sentiments of Valmiki community

Shimla: A prominent news anchor working with a leading Hindi news channel has been booked on charges of hurting religious sentiments of the Valmi

J&K: Trolled for hugging, minor girl says teachers are 'spiritual fathers

From Middle Earth to military earth

The imaginative authority of myth is being used to buttress contemporary instruments of violence, control, and projection

PM Modi makes BIG appeal ahead of Diwali: 'Let's mark this festive season by...'

The Prime Minister's message quoted a vibrant video from MyGovIndia, featuring Bollywood stars like Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit, Tripti Dimri, An

Strict Action Initiated Against Those Circulating Fake Videos Against Railways: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw conducted a surprise inspection of Anand Vihar station to ensure passenger safety and convenience during the festive season: Reports

Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum

Paris: In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the worlds most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift to the Louvre, forced a window into the

Tackling caste pride and prejudice

Instead of addressing a sad reality, political parties have reinforced caste identities

Fire in the sky: on Deepavali and the battle for clean air

Green crackers are a compromise between joyful festivities and public health

Messi & the Golden Boot: Argentines hat-trick in win over Nashville takes him to 29 goals in MLS this season

Lionel Messi netted his second career MLS hat trick, leading Inter Miami to a dominant 5-2 victory over Nashville SC. Messi's three goals, includ

Eight BC-JAC Members Arrested for Vandalism During Bandh

The BC-JAC activists violated the law by rioting, unlawful assembly, destruction of property during the rally from Vidyanagar to Barkatpura. We p

Revanth Vows to Resolve Yadav Communitys Issues

Chief Minister assures welfare, political representation, and development for community

Bihar polls: Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap booked for MCC violation

In a surprising turn of events, Tej Pratap Yadav, son of the prominent Lalu Prasad, is under scrutiny for allegedly breaching electoral regulatio

Trump Threatens To Deploy Military In San Francisco To 'Make It Great'

Donald Trump threatened to send troops to San Francisco, in an interview that aired Sunday, as he looks to push the US military into more Democra

Fifty years ago: Aryabhata gathers significant data

Hundred years ago: The toll of malaria

4 foods that improve brain function and memory

The far-rights infiltration into the Wests mainstream

The question is whether the trans-Atlantic world can challenge this ascent and live up to its professed values

England defeat India to seal semifinal berth in Women's World Cup

England secured a semifinal spot in the Women's World Cup by narrowly defeating India by four runs. England posted 288 runs, with Heather Knight

Governor, CM Revanth Reddy Extend Diwali Greetings

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy extended Diwali greetings to the people, wishing them happiness, peace, and prosper

Attractiveness of Small Savings interest rates

Rates are higher than required according to the formula; over the past four to five months, G-Sec yields inched up as the market is looking at en

Trump Urged Zelensky To Cut Deal With Putin Or Risk Destruction: Report

Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia's terms for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine in a White House

Kapoors Ring in Diwali in Style

The festival holds special significance as Alia and Ranbir will also be moving into their new Rs 250 crore new home at Pali Hill.

DC Edit | Will Pakistan Learn To Live In Peace?

Given Pakistans mercurial behaviour and its propensity to act militarily and then call for a ceasefire so it can then project the same as a victo

Open Schooling Sees 70% Failure Rate in 10th Grade Exams Over Last 4 Years

Under the 'NIOS Project,' an average of 70 per cent of students who took the 10th grade examination have failed in the last four years - this was

Centre Approves Rs 1,950 Crore To Karnataka, Maharashtra As Flood Relief

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.80 crore as second instalment of central share of State Disaster Response

Unauthorised Entry At PMs Send-Off

Two persons allegedly impersonated senior BJP leaders and took part in the send-off at Sunnipenta helipad.

Notes & Chords | Amritha Murali on how to appreciate a Carnatic music concert

Carnatic musician Amritha Murali, trained in both vocal music and violin from a young age, has carved a niche for herself with her expansive repe

Wife Can Stay In Shared House Even If In-Laws Disown Husband: High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that a wife residing in the house immediately after her marriage constitutes shared household and is entitled to re

Celebrity Diwali Moments

From family traditions and festive gatherings to film successes and on-set celebrations, stars open up about how theyre celebrating the festival

TNSDA completes the first phase of underwater survey off the Poompuhar coast

A team of 10 divers carried out the survey, which began on September 20 and continued for 12 days. The department is planning one more phase of e

The new arc of India-Australia collaboration

Key defence agreements will result in a shared, stable and more routine model of cooperation

UP Man Kills Wife With Hammer Over 'Daily Fights', Arrested

A man allegedly killed his wife with a hammer on Sunday following a domestic argument, police here said.

Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital Begins Diwali Injury Registry

Doctors Warn Against Myths Like Using Oil or Toothpaste on Burns

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy goes to jail

On Tuesday, the spotlight shifts to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is facing a looming prison sentence. Convicted for unlawfully se

$60 Million Diamond, Crowns: What Was In Gallery Targeted In Louvre Heist

Thieves pulled up outside the Louvre and used an extendable ladder to break into an upper window that looks into the Galerie d'Apollon, or Apollo

Two Youths Drown At Yarada Beach

Despite the warnings, the group moved nearly one kilometre away from the main Yarada Beach point and entered the sea: Police reports

New Age Diwali Food Files

This Diwali, make sure your table is lit with food that is all fun and festive, with a selection of curated dishes

Let the inner light glow

Karnataka invites ETH Zurichs quantum pioneer to next Quantum India Summit in Bengaluru

The State government has deepened its international scientific engagement with ETH Zurich one of the worlds leading institutions in quantum scie

Harry Maguire header lifts Manchester United over Liverpool at Anfield in Premier League

Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on October 19, 2025. Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire scored for the visitors, wh

Case filed against Cong. MLA for assaulting traffic constable

New water pipeline from Sathanur dam to Tiruvannamalai nearing completion

Passenger's Power Bank Catches Fire On Board Indigo Flight At Delhi Airport

A passenger's power bank caught fire on board a Dimapur-bound IndiGo plane while taxiing at the Delhi airport on Sunday, which was extinguished b

Cyber fraud accused Instagram influencer nabbed from Lucknow

We are expecting more medals from athletics in Asian Games: Radhakrishnan Nair

The chief National coach speaks about Indias overall approach for next years Commonwealth Games and the continental showpiece, especially plans f

Book vending machines at two railway stations in city pique curiosity

Tipping Point: How Indias solar boom is changing the global energy game

India is emerging as a global leader in renewable energy, with solar power driving a major shift in the electricity landscape. In the first half

Light Meets Impetus

Intro : This season, the glow is more than just gold. From timeless rituals to conscious celebration, Diwali takes on a new meaning one of self-

Womens ODI World Cup | Bangladesh, Sri Lanka look to bring their A-game

Unidentified Man Found Dead at Secunderabad Railway Station

The body has been shifted to a hospital for the postmortem examination and preservation. During premilinary investigation, police suspected it to

Trump urged Zelenskyy to cut a deal with Putin or risk facing destruction, FT reports

In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump was reported to have urged Ukraine's Zelenskyy to reconsider Russia's proposed peace deals,

People Queue Up at Firecracker Shops in Hyderabad

Sales higher than past two years as families buy in bulk for celebrations

Telangana BJP State Chief Highlights Sardar Patel's Role In Hyderabad Merger

Pride that Telangana became a part of India due to Patels efforts but he lamented distortion of this history for political gains by some parties:

Funerals of Mancherial Accident Victims to Be Held in US

Ramadevi and her husband, Patha Vignesh, had travelled to the US to attend a housewarming ceremony of one of their daughters

NC, PDP, BJP field members of the Shia clergy for J&K Assembly bypolls

This is the first time that Budgam, which has a sizable Shia population, will see three candidates from the Shia clergy contesting the by-polls

Pregnant Dengue Patient Dies After Alleged Medical Negligence in Manchal

The family claimed Manasa had tested positive for dengue, yet the doctor failed to examine her properly before administering the injection, the i

Thalassery International Film Festival concludes

Bihar elections: Denied ticket, RJD aspirant Madan Sah breaks down outside Lalu's residence

A scene of intense emotion erupted outside Lalu Prasad's home as a hopeful candidate collapsed in despair, ripping his clothing in frustration af

Aspirant Breaks Down After RJD Denies Ticket

Man Killed in U-turn Accident at Dundigal

A case has been registered and efforts are on to identify and nab the absconding driver. Meanwhile, Kumaraswamy's body was handed over to his fam

PM Modi Urges Citizens To Mark Festive Season By Buying 'Swadeshi' Products

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to ring in the festive season by buying swadeshi products and celebrating the hard work of

NDA and Mahagathbandhan face direct showdown in Bihar phase 1: Ruling party targets Shahabad after poor 2020 performance

As Bihar embarks on the first phase of its assembly elections, the political stage is set for a riveting duel between the ruling NDA and the riva

Six JNU students booked amid row over campus violence

Left student groups, including the All IndiaStudents Association (AISA) and the Students Federation of India (SFI), allegedthat the police used e

3 Killed As Speeding Car Rams Into Bike in Komaram Bheem Asifabad

Speeding car collides with motorcycle on NH 363; one child injured

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Hyderabad Police Launch Drive to Curb Drunk Driving

Apart from the drunk driving, 147 accused appeared before the court in cell phone driving cases each of them was fined Rs. 1,100. Whereas seven m

'Caged, Starved, Flogged': A Window Into Israeli Hostages' Harrowing Ordeal

Relatives of the last Israeli hostages released from Gaza after two years in captivity said their loved ones endured harrowing conditions, with s

Four Injured In Cracker Blast At Manyam Bus Station

The explosion was so powerful that it shattered bus windows and damaged equipment at the station: Reports

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'How dare you ***?': AG Pam Bondi explodes on Democrat Senators at fiery Senate hearing

Tribute Paid to Nepali Student Killed by Hamas at Tel Aviv Airport Before Flying to Kathmandu

A farewell ceremony was held at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel's Tel Aviv on Sunday to pay tribute to Bipin Joshi

Turn Fast Food Into Slow Food - Internet Reacts To Etiquette Coach's Method To Eat French Fries

British etiquette coach William Hanson has gone viral again for his advice on the 'right' way to eat French fries in a formal dining setting. Foo