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Durga puja in Kolkata: The family that offers five kinds of fish to the goddess

In a 237-year-old Durga puja in Behala, hilsa is offered to the goddess on Navami. The rituals, heirloom recipes and Dhakai jewellery of the Band

India can cut steel emissions before new coal plants lock them in

Indias green steel journey is still nascent but recent developments and policies have indicated that this hard-to-abate sunrise industry is risin

Tesla unveils next generation Roadster sports EV after years of delay

Tesla unveiled

Trump Calls Renewed Ukraine Attacks On Russian Refineries 'A Disgrace'

Well, I think that's a disgrace, Trump told broadcaster Newsmax when asked about Ukraine's renewed strikes, adding that they were driving up glob

Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi plays Garba, sings during Navratri event at Chotila hill

Lula defends cutting Brazil's criminal responsibility age to 16 for heinous crimes

Brazilian President

5 killed, 16 injured in Houthi attack on Yemen's Aden presidential palace

US Iran war news: A recent Houthi attack targeted the al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Yemen, killing five people and injuring 16 others. Follow

Indian Batter Punam Raut Announces Retirement From International Cricket

From 2009 to 2021, Raut represented the Indian tricolour in four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20ls.

Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate?

The rapid expansion of restaurants, food courts, and online delivery services has transformed Visakhapatnams dining culture. However, behind this

Australia names offshore site for Inpex-led Bonaparte carbon storage project

Australia on Friday designated

Delhi Police and IB are going to arrest me: CJP's Dipke ahead of Lehra do Tiranga march

Abhijeet Dipke, the chief of the Cockroach Janata Party, prepared for potential arrest by Delhi Police. The planned Lehra do Tiranga march at Cen

Union minister Sonowal stresses education

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Khadki

Jaipur: The Railways has introduced a weekly superfast special train between Khadki and Sanganer to provide convenience to passengers during the

Trump's new press secretary defends 'lawyer' title

Appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ms. Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer during television appearances and on social media, and l

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Coforge(1,932.70)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The stock of Coforge has been rallying since the beginning of this month, gaining about 10%. It bounced off the

Maya Angelou: When people show you who they are, believe them the first time

Maya Angelou's wisdom teaches us to pay attention to actions that unveil true character within relationships. Oprah Winfrey underscores the need

FOREX-Euro gets much-needed reprieve as AI wobbles rock the dollar

The dollar headed for its first weekly fall in five weeks on Friday, lifting the

Fees for professional courses can be hiked midstream only in exceptional cases: SC

Sanwaliya Seth Temple Receives

Chittorgarh: The counting of offerings from the donation box at the Shri Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Mewar was completed on Thursday, revealing cash

China says Israel should stop its 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that Israel should stop and reverse its forced establishment of West Bank se

Maharashtra FDA resolves 72% of 13,857 complaints in three months; AI filters out over 11,000 invalid submissions

Pune records highest number of grievances, while complaints against dark stores and quick-commerce platforms rise

India slams US decision to curb PERM programme for tech firms; dubs Vances remarks 'deeply offensive'

To Vances foreign indentured servants jibe, MEA retorts by pointing out that the history of the US itself has been shaped by generations of immig

Shooter kills four at Oregon elementary school and is shot dead by citizen

A 16-year-old shooter opened

CJPs Lehra do Tiranga protest: NSUI workers detained in Delhi early Friday

CJP Delhi protest: Several NSUI workers were detained after staging a protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station. This protest occurred

Power Cut in Jodhpur Today, October 16: Several Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown Until Noon

Jodhpur: Several areas of Jodhpur will face scheduled power cuts on Friday, October 16, due to maintenance work on electricity lines. The shutdow

Delhi on high alert ahead of protest against CEC

57 Metro stations to shut, 45 trains cancelled

Woes of a deficient monsoon

When water storage in major reservoirs falls, less water-intensive crops and micro-irrigation methods must be encouraged

5 Killed, 16 Injured In Houthi Attack On Yemens Aden Presidential Palace

Separately, the Marib Governorate Media Office said in an official press release that the Houthis fired nine ballistic missiles and seven other p

Quest Global shifts domicile to India ahead of IPO

India currently contributes approx single-digit share of revenue, Prabhu said.

Civil Aviation Minister urges Pawan Hans to expand helicopter, seaplane and eVTOL services

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PepsiCo India sharpens focus on zero-sugar, low-sugar portfolio in beverages

Bhandari believes that over the next one and a half years, low-sugar and zero-sugar products will account for nearly 90 per cent of the portfolio

Centre Clears Land Acquisition for Udaipur

Udaipur: The railway infrastructure in Rajasthans Udaipur district is set to receive a major boost, with the Ministry of Railways issuing the fin

Morning Brief Podcast: Explaining the RBIs Rupee Rescue Mission

Ramayana new posters out; makers unveil solo looks of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana

The makers of the highly anticipated mythological epic Ramayana have unveiled the second English trailer along with new solo posters featuring Ra

Lacks common sense: Ashwin blasts India over Kuldeeps exclusion

Former India spinner R Ashwin criticised the team management for dropping Kuldeep Yadav from the last two T20Is against the West Indies, saying t

e3W sales surge 40% in September; market share rises to 64.9%

Bajaj leads the chart followed by Mahindra and TVS

Oregon school shooting leaves 4 dead, including children; shooter killed

Oregon school shooting: A shooting incident occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulting in multiple injuries. Reports in

PM Modi To Visit Canada On December 11-12, Focus On Strengthening Bilateral Ties

In a post on X following her meeting with PM Modi, Anand said India and Canada had significant potential to build a prosperous future together.

US senators move to block Saudi nuclear deal

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) Two Democratic US senators introduced a resolution seeking to block President Donald Trump's civilian nu

Three children among five dead in school shooting in Oregon; suspect likely killed

Three children among five dead in school shooting in Oregon; suspect likely killed

TVK wins Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls; Assembly tally rises to 109

The by-elections were necessitated by the resignations of Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama on May 25

Power Cut in Udaipur Today, October 16: Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown from 10 AM

Udaipur. Electricity supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur on October 16 due to scheduled maintenance work. The shutdown will

Invest Telangana Global Summit: Deputy CM Bhatti directs all departments to work in coordination

Bhatti directed officials to discharge duties efficiently and urged clear measures for ongoing information-sharing and inter-department coordinat

Life insurers first-year premium up 20.6% at 2.46 lakh cr in H1 FY26: IRDAI

The LIC continued to dominate the market, with its first-year premium increasing 19.3 per cent to 1.44 lakh crore during the six-month period

'Hanuman Ansh' box office: India collection stands at Rs 338.98 cr

Vishal Chaturvedi's 'Hanuman Ansh' has earned Rs 338.98 crore in India as of its 70th day in theaters. The film's overseas gross has reached Rs 4

Monetary tightening likely to keep industrial metal prices on leash

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals have come under pressure on fears of a hawkish stance from US Fed

Morning Digest: ECI to hold summary revision of rolls in 17 States, UTs; India sourced more than two-thirds of its August oil imports from just three countries, and more

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US: Oregon School Shooting Leaves 4 Dead, Including 3 Children

The suspected shooter was 15 or 16 years old, one of the sources said.

HC bars fuel-run boats on Dal Lake, pushes for cleaner alternatives

PAC highlights scholarship delays up to 89 months for SC students; six states

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Jeffrey Archers secret formula for storytelling success | Overthinkers Anonymous | EP 04

From bankruptcy to blockbusters: decoding brand Jeffrey Archer.

Jaishankar holds talks with Ethiopian counterpart; discusses trade & investment, security

Had wide-ranging discussions on strengthening our bilateral ties, covering trade, investment, development projects to infrastructure, maritime, s

North Korea missile chief questions South Korea hypersonic glide vehicle test

North Korea's missile chief said South Korea's newly tested hypersonic glide vehicle may not have achieved hypersonic flight as claimed, state me

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Taiwan tells its people to shun Chinese anniversary events for revolutionary hero

Taiwan's government has told its people to shun events in China next month for the anniversary of the birth of a man officially

Horoscope Today, October 16, 2026: Predictions for All 12 Zodiac Signs

Read your horoscope for October 16, 2026, with general predictions for all 12 zodiac signs covering work, money, relationships and wellbeing.

Rupee Rebounds. Why Is RBI Still Worried? | The Morning Brief Decode

Financial aid to flood-hit people delayed as I won't let Akhil Gogoi take credit for it: Himanta

Mr. Gogoi, the Raijor Dal president, has been staging an indefinite sit-in on the State Assembly premises here for the last three days seeking qu

Irans Oil Minister resigns, no reason given

Mohsen Paknejad has been the Oil Minister of the OPEC member country since August 2024

Britains Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

The party which received 6% of the vote in national elections in 2024 said it regarded Zionism as an ethnonationalist political project

Corrections and Clarifications October 5, 2026

Max Verstappen washes away frustrations with win at Bahrain Grand Prix

The four-time Formula 1 drivers champion earned his first win of 2026 and the 72nd of his decorated career

Letters to The Editor October 5, 2026

Northeast monsoon arrives early in Tamil Nadu

RMC forecasts normal seasonal rainfall over the State. Meteorologists note that early monsoon onset does not always translate to above normal rai

US probes Omar's decades-old immigration paperwork with eye toward deportation, sources say

A predawn raid on Democratic Representative Ilhan

Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearization

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PM Modi to visit Canada on December 11-12 as India, Ottawa push to boost ties

IND vs WI ODIs review: Men in Blues bowling remains a red mark even as batters extend purple patch

Apart from Kuldeep in the first match, none of the bowlers looked like they could keep the batters honest or provide timely breakthroughs

U-23 cricket | Andre Siddarth backs Tamil Nadu team to extend its dominance

Indian Social Worker Reema Nanavaty Gets Hillary Rodham Clinton Award

Reema Nanavaty, the Director of Self-Employed Women's Association of India, was conferred the award by Clinton, former US secretary of state, at

SC's quota ruling hits opposition's 'appeasement politics': BJP

Tata Trusts case: Mehil Mistry matter hearing postponed toNov 5

Mr. Mistry, a close confidant of Ratan Tata, stepped down as a trustee from three trusts last October after other trustees voted against his reap

Harassment of journos: SC seeks reply of police

Odisha to continue with ballot papers for rural polls, EVMs for urban

A house-to-house survey for the preparation of electoral rolls for the upcoming Panchayat and Municipal Elections2027 will begin on October 26

'Jailer 2' BO day 1: Rajinikanth film earns Rs 59.70 cr net in India

IAS officers foul language against female officer during meeting goes viral online, sparks protest from J&K officers

If every citizen becomes a journalist, it will create problems for all, says SC

FQL fraud case: Two accused detained under Goondas Act

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Dr. Rajkumar family: A lasting bond

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the legendary filmmaker who died at 94, was part of memorable collaborations with Dr Rajkumar, from Halu Jenu and Chali

Tension disrupts vote counting at Rama Devi Women

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Do Not Panic: Indian Envoy Issues Message Amid Attacks In Saudi Arabia

Ambassador Vipul said India had condemned attacks on civilian facilities and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the cou

Japan to sidestep 3.5% defence spending target despite US pressure, Asahi reports

Japan is set

Shooter killed at Oregon elementary school; CNN, CBS report four dead in violence

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Sammy effusive in his praise for Hopes leadership qualities

UK man jailed for fake grieving-father fundraisers that raised over 10,000

It worked out according to my game plan: Pranavi

Pranavai, who hails from Mysore, returned with a par 70 score in the fourth round and clinched the gold with a four-day aggregate score of 15-und

Mutual funds suspend bulk subscriptions to gold ETFs ahead of festival season

The suspension comes ahead of Dussehra and Diwali, when gold purchases are considered auspicious and investments in precious metals typically ris

Progress toward a US-Mexico tariff deal has stalled, WSJ reports

Progress toward a United States-Mexico tariff deal has stalled after opposition from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the Wall Street Journal r

PM Modi launches Ladakh projects worth Rs 3,350 crore

'Will Take UT To New Heights Of Development'

U-19 cricket | India keen to get the job done in second game against Australia