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Woman tells UK court that comedian Russell Brand raped her

A woman told police that British

Bhatti Calls For Effective, Timely Use Of SC/ST Sub-Plan Funds

The expenditures must be in line with the allocations: Reports

Delhi HC sets aside CIC order on PM Modi, Manmohan Singh

The Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order directing the Indian Air Force to disclose flight records relatin

Deepika Kakkar Returns to the Spotlight with Support from Husband Shoaib Ibrahim

Actress Deepika Kakkar shares her comeback story, highlighting the support from husband Shoaib Ibrahim amid health struggles. Deepika Kakkar Retu

Odisha: juvenile Detained In Cuttack Murder Case, Police Suspect Past Enmity

Police detained a juvenile in connection with a students murder in Cuttack, suspecting past enmity while probing a possible social media-related

France: Couple sips drinks unfazed as flames rise in background during Paris student riots

LIVE | Melanias womens health push reaches the White House; Trump signs major executive order

Srinagar-bound bus attacked in Ludhiana's Khanna; no one injured

The incident took place on Sunday night when the bus was passing through Doraha in Khanna

Tax dept probes Pernod, Diageo Scotch imports under UK trade pact

Tax officials are examining whether bulk Scotch imports qualify for lower duties under the India-UK pact, sources said. Pernod and Diageo said th

Hyderabad Startup Gets Patent For Rocket Engine Testing Technology

Hyderabad-based Abyom SpaceTech & Defence said it had secured an Indian patent for its rocket engine testing technology: Reports

Use earphones or be penalised: Rlys to spread mobile awareness

New Delhi:Railway zones will spread awareness among passengers through public-address systems, urging them to avoid playing loud music or videos

RSS leader, W.B. Minister oppose attacks on book stalls set up by Left parties at Durga Puja pandals

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari continued to target the Left parties and said its supporters are trying to create anarchy in the coun

YSR Congress Demands Fresh Nominations for 22 Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh

YSR Congress urges state election commission for new nominations in 22 urban local bodies after alleged disruptions in the process. YSR Congress

JNU Hunger Strike Enters Day 17, Brittas Seeks Presidents Intervention

He also flagged unresolved concerns relating to gender justice, equal opportunity, admissions and basic campus facilities, saying the prolonged i

I4C warns of rising financial fraud involving deepfake PM Modi videos, fake welfare schemes, cashback scams

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has warned about rising fraudulent advertisements on social media platforms. These deceptive ads featu

Dia Mirza Reflects on 25 Years of Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, Expresses Gratitude to Fans

Dia Mirza celebrates the 25th anniversary of Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, sharing heartfelt memories and gratitude with her fans. Dia Mirza Reflects

India shelves coal import plan as high global prices, weak rupee raise costs

FIBA Womens Basketball League Asia: Railways to become first Indian team at the event

Four club champions from China, South Korea (KB Stars), Chinese Taipei (Cathay Life Tigers) and Japan (Denso Iris), along with Indian National ch

Tata Trusts files response to Venu Srinivasan, Vijay Singhs complaints with Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra

In its response, Tata Trusts has denied all assertions made in the complaints, including those of misgovernance

India-New Zealand FTA kicks in October 20, gives all Indian goods zero-duty access

India's free trade agreement with New Zealand will begin on October 20 and provide duty-free access for Indian goods. This agreement aims to boos

China pulls out of key investment in Sri Lanka port logistics venture

When China Merchants pledged the investment in 2023, it was touted as the first major Foreign Direct Investment to enter Sri Lanka after the coun

Naidu Accuses YSRCP of Using Genji for Political Gain

Andhra Pradeshs Naidu claims YSRCP exploits Genji for political advantage and engages in electoral misconduct. Naidu Accuses YSRCP of Using Genji

Dussehra traffic advisory in Noida; check route diversions, parking rules and roads to avoid

Commuters in Noida should prepare for traffic restrictions and diversions on Monday, October 20, as Dussehra celebrations , Ramlila events and id

Gold climbs 400 to 1.5 lakh per 10 gm as festive buying elevates demand

Silver, however, remains steady for the second straight session at 2.15 lakh per kilogram

Murali Kartik Surprised by Exclusion of Manav Suthar from Test Squad Against New Zealand

Former cricketer Murali Kartik expresses shock over Manav Suthars omission from Indias Test squad for the New Zealand tour. Murali Kartik Surpris

Could treating AI like a human make you more vulnerable to manipulation? Experts warn how believing chatbots have feelings could be a threat

Artificial intelligence systems like chatbots are becoming more emotionally engaging, prompting concerns over manipulation by users. The recent p

Political mercury rises in Punjab ahead of Amit Shahs visit

The AAP government has left no stone unturned in pushing Punjab into the pit of drugs, which caused many families to lose their children, said Am

A Silent Revolution Is Underway: Uttam

Rahul Gandhi had provided effective leadership to the Congress through challenging political circumstances as well as favourable periods: Uttam K

Akhilesh Alleges Fake Voters Persist Despite SIR, Accuses EC of BJP Bias

He claimed the Samajwadi Party had submitted evidence-based complaints to the EC regarding discrepancies in voter lists and irregularities during

Badoni walks the talk with his second double ton for Delhi

On day two of Delhis second Ranji game, against Gujarat, Badoni amassed a career-best 217 off just 246 deliveries

AI, IndiGo officials to appear before House panel on Nov 2

New Delhi: Representatives of Air India, Indigo and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) are among those who will appear before a Pa

Global Voices Unite to Safeguard Indian Democracy in Joint Statement

Over 400 Indian scholars abroad express concern over threats to Indias democratic institutions in a joint statement. Global Voices Unite to Safeg

Cyber unit flags rise in social media fraud using deepfake videos of PM, ministers to promote fake schemes

LTTS Q2 net profit rises 66.78% to 548.2 crore on one-time gain

Revenue up 12.1%; large deals of over $200 million won, AI-related deals over 50% of total

Indias agrivoltaic capacity is expected to be more than 5-gigawatts in next 3-4 years: 5 gigawatts

MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi was addressing reporters ahead of the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference to be held in New Delhi October 21-23

'Smiles on faces': Dipke shares photo of Das, Ranka after judicial custody extended

Indian Consul General Meets Medinas Deputy Governor to Strengthen India-Saudi Relations

Indian Consul General Fahad Suri discusses strengthening ties with Saudi Arabias Deputy Governor amid security concerns. Indian Consul General Me

Left parties, BRS to stage a dharna in Khammam over alleged political bias in Indiramma housing allotments

Union Bank of India Q2 net profit rises 30% to 5,537 crore

Interest income of the Bank stood atRs. 28,158 crore as compared with 26,191 crore a year ago, up 7.51%

Hachette CEO Explains Why Writing Your Own Emails Matters In The Age Of AI

Shelley points out that drafting messages forces leaders to organise their thoughts, process details critically, and communicate with intent.

Monstrous Burial Of Dignity: Death Penalty In Nashik Child Rape-Murder Case

A fast-track court had on Friday sentenced Vijay Sanjay Khairnar to death for raping and killing a four-year-old girl late last year, terming the

India probes Pernod Ricard, Diageo over Scotch whisky imports under UK trade pact

Indian tax authorities are examining whether Pernod Ricard and Diageo wrongly classified bulk Scotch whisky imports for lower tariffs. The invest

Kotdwar to Receive Major Boost with

Kotdwars new 400 kV substation, costing 675 crore, promises 24-hour electricity supply for the region, announced by Assembly Speaker Ritu Khandur

BLS Polymers 255-cr IPO to open on October 27; price band fixed at 142-150

The IPO, comprising a fresh issue of 1.7 crore equity shares, will close on October 29

Brazilian man sells belongings, travels 2,000 km to meet woman he hoped to marry, but she was not real

A Brazilian bricklayer sold his belongings and travelled nearly 2,000 km to meet a woman he believed was his future wife, only to discover that s

Rescued Baby Orangutan in India Repatriated to Indonesia

Since its rescue, the animal has received veterinary care and appropriate habitat facilities from Indian wildlife authorities.

Karimnagar government officer in ACB net for Rs 8,000 bribe

Hyderabad: A government officer in Karimnagar was trapped by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs

Fire breaks out at Parle-G unit in MP's Jabalpur, no one hurt; situation in control, say officials

More than 20 fire tenders and water bowsers were deployed for firefighting operation

Watch: US soldier dies after falling 170 feet during fast-rope demonstration in Texas

Delhi Records Coldest October Morning So Far, Air Quality May Worsen

The day's maximum temperature was recorded at 31.7 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Maersk to undertake first drydocking in India

The vessel is expected to arrive at L&T's Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai on October 20, 2026

IPO offer document: What to read, what to skip when assessing fundamentals

Do targeted reading of the prospectus to assess an IPO on fundamentals

Kerala Government Launches Investigation into Furniture Purchases for Ayurvedic Hospitals

Keralas health minister orders an investigation into alleged irregularities in furniture purchases for Ayurvedic hospitals during the Vijayan gov

PSG-Barcelona match in Champions League to go ahead amid shock over Frances violent unrest

Interior Minister Laurent Nuez said the possibility of calling off planned events was discussed, including football matches, but this does not ap

Natco Pharma launches generic cancer drug Carboplatin in US

The launch helps address a critical shortage of the product in the US market, says the company

Tiger Shroff Shooter Works With Rapido. Taxi App Shares His Work Status

Hrithik reportedly worked as a Rapido driver. He did reconnaissance of Shroff's house under the pretext of riding a bike taxi.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches upgraded agri welfare portal

The platform will serve as a single-window gateway to major government initiatives, including PM-KISAN, AgriStack and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bi

Gujarat Invites Japanese Investors to Explore Opportunities in Semiconductor and Green Energy Sectors

Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister invites Japanese investors to explore opportunities in semiconductor, green energy, and EV sectors. Gujarat Invite

Commissionerate Police X Account Hacked; Crypto Scam Posts Appear

The official X account of the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police was compromised on Monday, with unauthorised posts promoting a cryptocurr

Ukraine Got No Warning Before Russias Latest Power Grid Strikes: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy is grappling with recent Washington moves benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving US sanctions on Moscow and sig

1 Finance gets Sebi in-principle nod to launch passive-only MF business

The wealth-tech firm plans to launch its MF Lite fund house in Q4FY27 after meeting regulatory requirements, potentially becoming the first AMC u

Neutralist, Shamara and Azaadi catch the eye

Two Bhavani Devotees Killed, 12 Injured As Van Overturns on Paderu Ghat Road

Van Carrying 25 Bhavani Pilgrims Overturns After Hitting Hillside in Alluri District

Assam govt to challenge bail for 2 accused in Zubeen death case

Guwahati: The Assam government will move the Supreme Court challenging the Gauhati High Courts decision to grant bail to two of the seven accused

BJP Critiques SPs Empty Chairs at PDA Conference in Kannauj

The BJP criticizes the SPs PDA conference in Kannauj, highlighting empty seats and questioning the partys integrity ahead of their manifesto rele

Very close to finalising trade deal with India: Rubio

Washington: The US is very close to finalising a trade deal with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, suggesting that the waiver

Astroguide for Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tithi: Ashwayuja Shukla Dasami till 2.06 pm

Sicyon, Moon Oracle, Black Eagle, Astraeus and Battle Crown excel

Tata Trusts replies on SDTT complaint; Charity Commissioner to decide soon

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner expec

Astroguide for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tithi: Ashwayuja Shukla Navami till 12.46 pm

CISF Apprehends Suspicious Passenger at Jama Masjid Metro Station in Delhi

A passenger attempting to flee was caught by CISF at Jama Masjid Metro Station after suspicious items were found during an inspection. CISF Appre

Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits power grid again

A severe shortage of American-made Patriot air defence systems has made Ukraine more vulnerable

Power ministry launches framework for digitalisation of distribution sector

The CEA framework sets out a five-year roadmap for discoms to adopt smart meters, GIS and AI-based systems, aiming to cut losses, improve reliabi

BRS MLC seeks Rs 20k-cr package to deal with Telangana drought

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC Dr Dasoju Sravan on Monday, October 19, sought a Rs 20,000 crore package to tackle drought in Telanga

Odisha CM to Skip Durga Puja Pandal Visits, Opts for Low-Key Dussehra Amid Flood Damage

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has decided to observe Durga Puja and Dussehra in a subdued manner this year and will not visit any puja

NSE, BSE to conduct Diwali Muhurat trading on Nov 8

The special trading session will run from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm

Allahabad High Court Suspends Conviction of Nandlal Rai in 2017 Murder Case

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Nandlal Rai and suspended his conviction in a 2017 murder case, emphasizing the right to livelihood.

Seethamma Sagar project to resume after five-year halt: Minister

Hyderabad: Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao on Monday, October 19, announced that construction of the Seethamma Sagar projec

El Nino effect: Prepare micro level contingency plans to avert drinking water, electricity shortages, says Telangana Chief Secretary

Special Chief Secretary to the government Jayesh Ranjan said that permission to drill new borewells in Hyderabad should not be granted for constr

Delhi woman leaves corporate life for Goa, then opens up about her biggest fear: My money wont last long

Arpita Sahu quit her HR job in Delhi after four and a half years and moved to Goa in search of purpose and a fresh start. Through Instagram video

Avoid crowded areas: India issues advisory for citizens amid violent protests in Italy

School holiday tomorrow, October 20: Will schools remain closed for Dussehra 2026? Check state-wise updates

School holiday tomorrow, October 20, 2026: Schools in several states are expected to remain closed for Dussehra and Vijayadashami, while West Ben

Alia Bhatt's brand Ed-a-Mamma celebrates Six Years

New Delhi [India], October 19: Ed-a-Mamma, the purpose-driven children's and lifestyle brand founded by actor and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt, celebr

India sets import quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit under FTA

India will implement a quota system for importing apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey, and albumins from New Zealand. The quotas will gradually incre

Sobha Ltd Q2 profit drops 55% to 33 crore

During the first six months of FY27, Sobha Ltd's net profit fell to 83.80 crore from 86.14 crore in the year-ago period

Tamil Nadu Government Issues Alert as Heavy Rainfall Expected

Tamil Nadu prepares for heavy rainfall with an orange alert in six districts, ensuring emergency measures are in place. Tamil Nadu Government Iss

WPL auction: Check date, time, full list of players going under the hammer and other details

The TATA Womens Premier League 2027 auction will take place in Kochi, Kerala. A total of 146 players are available for the five franchises to cho

French unrest hits football: Marseille & Lille stores looted as clubs condemn violence

The weekend unrest in France led to severe vandalism and looting at Olympique de Marseille and Lille. Marseille's official store on La Canebire w

Even Healthcare raises $50 mn in Series B round led by Khosla Ventures

The fresh capital will be deployed to establish five new hospitals across Bengaluru over the next six months, starting with Indiranagar

India-New Zealand FTA to kick in October 20, opening market opportunities for exporters

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into effect on October 20, enhancing trade for both nations. New Zealand expects increased d