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Projectile strike ignites fire aboard tanker off Oman: UKMTO

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organisation said Wednesday, October 21, an unknown projectile ignited a fire aboard a tanker in the Persian Gu

No DJ, 56 Platoons on Duty: Central Range Police Lock Down Security for Durga Puja Immersion

Central Range Odisha Police deploy 56 platoons and ban DJ music for peaceful Bhasani processions covering 1,389 Durga Puja mandaps across seven d

Over 1,700 girls given free HPV vaccine in Tiruchi

Gold, silver fall as rupee appreciation, elevated crude prices weigh on bullion

New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) Gold and silver prices declined in the national capital on Wednesday as appreciation in the rupee, elevated crude oil pri

17-day hunger strike ends, JNU to revoke students

New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) has ended its 17-day hunger strike after the university administration agreed t

Dasara festivities end with Teppotsavam of Goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada

Watch: State Bank of India confirms dark web customer data breach

The State Bank of India activated cyber protocols after customer details appeared on the dark web.

CPI(M) warns against undermining democratic processes in local body elections

Party seeks fresh nomination opportunity at places where irregularities have been reported, releases manifesto demanding greater financial autono

Retailers keeping their fingers crossed about festival season sale

Many traders say the festival season sales depend on the agricultural activities; this year the scenario has been bleak and sales during Navarath

Tiruchi Junction Palakkad Town Express to be diverted on October 23, 25

Emmanuel Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise solidarity visit

Emmanuel Macron is the first Western leader to visit the kingdom since Yemens Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month.

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 accused in police custody till Oct 31

Mumbai: A court here on Wednesday, October 21, remanded three key accused apprehended in connection with firing at actor Tiger Shroff to police c

Women block road near Anthiyur over dumping of dyeing waste

Delhi Court Orders Immediate Release of CJP Leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka After Acceptance of Sureties

A Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das

Riyadh airport reopens with limited flights amid Houthi attacks

Riyadh: A limited number of Saudi airlines took off and landed at the countrys main airport on Wednesday, October 21, two days after authorities

IIMBs inaugural UG cohort brings together diverse talent, ambitions

Manipur crisis is political, not a security issue, says Kuki-Zo Women's forum, seeks President's Rule

The group also asserted that its demand for a separate administration is imperative for survival

Leopard kills cow in Hasanur; residents fear further attacks

Cyber agency warns websites may go dark as PHP prepares critical fix

PHP is used across large parts of the internet, and speculation has circulated over the past day that websites running the software could be expo

Ten teams to vie for 97th All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey title

Macron slams as

PARIS, October 21, 2026 (AP) French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that foreign leaders including those on the other side of the Atla

Ranji Trophy: Skipper Vishnu and coach Asnodkar laud total team effort

Saudi coalition destroys drones near Madinah, Houthis deny strike

Major General Turki al-Malki, a spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition fighting against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, said in a socia

How conversion affects reservation

The invalidation of Tamil Nadus order enabling persons converting to Islam from Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes to obtain Backward Class Mu

Tirupati NCC cadets excel at Telangana State Equestrian Championship

K. Thirumal of the 2(A) R&V Regiment of Tirupati NCC group stands out with a gold medal in the Cadet Jumping Young Rider category and silver in

SEM court reserves order on judicial custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

The duo were initially remanded to five days of judicial custody on October 14 after being detained for allegedly entering the denotified protest

Union Minister Giriraj Singh Targets Opposition, Calls for Unity Against Divisive Forces

Giriraj Singh criticizes the opposition for attempting to divide the nation, echoing PM Modis call for unity on Vijayadashami. Union Minister Gir

Pranavi will look to carry her Asian Games confidence at the Indian Open golf

Private job fair in city on October 24

India Wins 14 Golds As Athletes Deliver Record-Breaking Performances At Asian Para Games 2026

Indian para-athletes shine in Japan with 12 gold medals, record-breaking performances and landmark achievements across multiple sporting discipli

Delhi Police Seeks 3-Day Custody Extension For CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka; SEM Court Reserves Order

Delhi Police has sought three additional days of custody for CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, with the SEM court reserving its order af

Ravi Kishan plays Lord Rama for the first time at Ramleela, recalls journey from playing Sita

Ravi Kishan played Lord Rama for the first time at Delhis Ayodhya Ki Ramleela during Dussehra. The actor, whose childhood Ramleela roles included

Police forces across the country should work together to make India drug-free: Amit Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a deadline of December 31, 2029, to make India drugs-free

Jimmy Fallon Grills Fired Katie Zacharia In Mock Interview

Jimmy Fallon has turned Katie Zacharias lightning-fast White House exit into late-night comedy, using the former press secretarys own words to de

1 'Lazy' Chinese Hacker, Army of AI Agents, 1200 Sites Hacked: Cybersecurity Researcher Warns

A Chinese-speaking hacker allegedly typed fewer than 100 charactersprompt, went off, and AI bots targeted & breached 1,200 sites,including Deere,

Law and order ensures investor confidence, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

The Chief Minister calls for embracing technology to improve surveillance, investigation and crime prevention, and adopting zero tolerance toward

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi wraps up after 450 episodes, Ektaa Kapoor and Smriti Irani pen emotional notes

Producer Ektaa Kapoor and actor-politician Smriti Irani have bid an emotional farewell to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, which aired its final

Congress Leader Abhishek Dutt Critiques Punjab CM Bhagwant Manns Foreign Trip and Delhi Pollution Measures

Abhishek Dutt questions CM Bhagwant Manns foreign visit and Delhis pollution control measures, highlighting pressing issues in Punjab. Congress L

India spirits boom has Scotch makers raising a glass

Govt. closely monitoring rainfall situation, says Sengottaiyan

Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management K.A. Sengottaiyan says government has been taking steps to tackle the situation in consultation with

Delhi-NCR Grap-1 restrictions: From crackdown on diesel vehicles to traffic curbs, check full list of restrictions and other details

Delhi pollution news: Delhi-NCR's air quality has declined into the poor category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to act. St

Eternal plans to launch privacy-focused AI assistant dark.ai this year

Goyal shared the update in a letter to shareholders after Eternal released its Q2 results for the July-Sept quarter

Nobel Economics Prize 2026: How can Hall and Woodfords ideas help tackle todays economic challenges? | In Focus Podcast

Dr. Partha Chatterjee, Dean of Academics and Professor of Economics at Shiv Nadar University, discusses how Robert Hall and Michael Woodford resh

Fine-quality rice at 30 a kg in 15 outlets in Coimbatore district

Mumbai Dominates Himachal Pradesh in Ranji Trophy 2026-27, Four Matches Conclude on Final Day

Mumbai thrashes Himachal Pradesh by an innings and 97 runs in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27, while Kerala and Punjab also secure impressive victories.

Ranji Trophy: A clinical Kerala completes an innings win over Odisha

The host beats the weather and its opponent needing only 23.3 overs on the fourth morning to get the job done thanks to Jalaj Saxenas guiles whic

Germanys local manufacturing base cushions India against Chinas TBM export curbs

In India, nearly half of the TBMs are German-made, according to industry sources

Chennai Reels Under Rain; Subways, Major Bus Routes Cleared of Waterlogging

South Chennai bore the brunt of the downpour, with Kodambakkam, Valasaravakkam, Velachery, Alandur and Adyar among the affected areas, along with

SBI Data Leak To Dark Web: Are You An Account Holder? IFF Seeks SMS, Email Alerts For Affected Customers

The State Bank of India (SBI) has disclosed a suspected exposure of customer data on the dark web, raising concerns about the risk of targeted cy

BJP functionary opposes parole for five Coimbatore blast convicts

Groundwater levels in Telanganas urban areas dip by 6.85 metres; experts suggest aerators to taps, treated water to lakes

IICA signs MoU with Association of ARCsto deepen industry linkages of the PG Insolvency Programme

Partnership aims to bridge theory and practice for PGIP through industry expertise, research and internships

Delhi High Court questions CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's plea

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the pleas filed by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka challenging pr

Trump caged and Serbian students on the march: photos of the day Wednesday

Delhi sees seasons first poor air day as temperatures dip; AQI worst in 100 days

The deterioration comes a day after Vijayadashami, when Ravan effigies were burnt at several locations across the city

Researchers Identify Subtype of Depression Linked to Body's Internal Clock

Symptoms of circadian depression were found to include a seasonal pattern of illness, sleeping longer when depressed, waking feeling very tired,

INDIA alliance have no real work to do: Eknath Shinde hits back at Sanjay Raut's 'Govt change' remarks

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday accused opposition leaders of attempting to create unrest in the country, responding

Cristiano Ronaldo asked for punishment

J&K sends over 70% of silk cocoon crop outside UT amid lack of local processing facilities

The department has identified the lack of local reeling and post-cocoon processing facilities as a major constraint, with much of the raw materia

'Mastermind of Regime Change': Patra slams Rahul Gandhi, calls out Raut over Albania arson' remark

'Mastermind of Regime Change': Patra slams Rahul Gandhi, calls out Raut over Albania arson' remark

Sharad Purnima: Kheer Is Kept Under Moonlight & The Science Behind The Silver Vessel

Vehicle Sales Surge in India During Navratri, Exceeding 1.1 Million Units

Vehicle sales in India during Navratri surpassed 1.1 million units, reflecting strong demand in the festive season. Vehicle Sales Surge in India

West Bengal sets up SIT to probe Kolkata Durga Puja stampede; report due in three months

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Barcelona Report 'Paris-Style Massacre' Fan Display To UEFA After PSG Game

Ahead of their Champions League clash on Tuesday, PSG fans unveiled the banner display that read 'a Paris-style massacre', depicting a masked fig

Thousands of Greek students, teachers protest over education, pay

Thousands of students and teachers took to the streets across Greece

Moscow accuses Japan of using journalists for espionage

Russia has accused Japan of using journalists for espionage following the arrest of Japanese reporter Yuki Imai. The Russian authorities claim Im

Delhi enacts Stage 1 pollution plan as environment minister critiques past governments

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Russia's Putin meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang, TASS says

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday, state news agency TASS said. Putin said that relation

400m champion to 100m Gold: Dilip Gavit's bold switch pays off at Asian Para Games

400m champion to 100m Gold: Dilip Gavit's bold switch pays off at Asian Para Games

Congress Takes Ritu Barala Case to Court After Police Refuse Zero FIR Over Delhi Jurisdiction

Eknath Shinde accuses INDIA alliance of unrest after Raut

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TN Govt Hikes Contingency Fund for Police Stations; Allocates Rs 71 Cr

The government noted that enhancing these funds will reduce the stations' dependence on unofficial financial sources, thereby helping to prevent

From Delhi to Paris: Why Is Gen Z Taking to the Streets? Global Pattern or Conspiracy?

From Delhi to Paris, Gen Z protests raise questions about inflation, housing costs, unemployment and political accountability. Is it a global tre

France protests: Macron blasts stupid claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for French riots

Macron responded by saying there has been foreign manipulation of information in the aftermath of the looting in Paris and other French cities la

Rain raises water levels in Siruvani, Pilloor reservoirs

As on Wednesday, Pilloor reservoir stored 1,355.75 mcft against its full capacity of 1,568 mcft while Siruvani reservoir stored 355.16 mcft of wa

Commonwealth Sport Executive Board welcomes progress towards Amdavad 2030 CWG

The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board met last week to review progress across the Movement, recognising the successful delivery of Glasgow 2026

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Stopped at Delhi Airport for 3 Hours, Slapped with 50,000 Fine

Glomax 16oz Multi-Surface Ceramic Coating Spray Kit w/ 2 Microfiber Towels $8.09

Glomax 16oz Multi-Surface Ceramic Coating Spray Kit w/ 2 Microfiber Towels $8.09

Russia's SU-30 fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad region

Aman Gandhi Reflects on His Journey in Bigg Boss 20: Struggles with Self-Expression

Aman Gandhi discusses his experience on Bigg Boss 20, admitting he struggled to express himself authentically during the show. Aman Gandhi Reflec

Netflix slides as weak outlook deepens worries on viewership, revenue growth

Netflix shares dropped 6% in premarket trading on Wednesday, after the company's tepid profit and advertising outlook deepened investorconcerns a

Terrorism from Pakistan, Khalistani extremism direct threat to India and UK: British lawmaker (IANS interview)

Digital Desk | London, Oct 21 (IANS) British leader and Padma Shri awardee, Bob Blackman, has reiterated his call for India's inclusion in the Fi

Navratri puts the brakes on auto sales, not EVs

Chinese Parents Pay Thousands for

A growing number of urban Chinese parents are paying thousands of yuan to enroll their children in intense rural hardship camps to teach them res

Shivamogga Jamboo Savari: Scary scenes as howdah elephant Somanna runs amok

Elephant Sagar had carried the howdah for the last six years, but Somanna was chosen for the task on October 21 morning.

Why Are Reeds Inserted into the Karwa Spout, Behind Karwa Chauth's 28 Twig Ritual

Punjab Prepares Tough Anti-Adulteration Bill with Dedicated Safety Authority

Piyush Goyal to Visit Germany

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will undertake an official visit to Germany (2224 October 2026) and the Netherlands (2427 Oc

School assembly headlines for October 22: Top India, international, business and sports updates

School assembly news headlines for October 22, 2026, cover major national, international, business and sporting developments. Key updates include

Delhi Police seeks 3-day custody extension of CJP leaders Das, Ranka

The duo were initially remanded to five days of judicial custody on October 14 after being detained for allegedly entering the denotified protest