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Four-day traffic restrictions for road works in Attapur

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police has announced four-day traffic diversions from October 19 to 22 for laying a cement-concrete road at pill

Govt to launch AgriPV support scheme, 5 GW capacity possible: MNRE secy

The proposed central scheme aims to bridge the 25-30% higher cost of AgriPV projects, with capacity addition depending on states notifying feed-i

Treasury gains shrink for banks in Q2 as rising yields hit trading books

Treasury income fell at several major banks in Q2FY27 as bond yields climbed, weighing on other income and profits despite growth in net interest

Bihar council polls: 3 FIRs against JD(U) MLA Anant Singh, Jan Suraaj nominee Anuj Singh

U.S. missions in West Asia issue security alert over possible Iran-backed attacks

Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throu

SBI Mutual Fund leans on brand, SBI's network to deepen B-30 penetration

Plans to add more branches as it looks to expand investor pool, says new CBO

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

New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 400 to Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday as improving festive demand and firm global tre

Gen Z makes up 52% of Amazon's fashion and beauty customer base in India

Gen Z shoppers drive Amazon's festive growth as premium brands double their sales share to 20%, while non-metro markets account for over half of

Musk to give SpaceX shares to US kids after Anthropic fund pledge

New York: Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday, October 19, pledged one share of his company SpaceX to every kid in America. The offer arrived a day a

Asian Para Games Medal Tally: Where does India stand after a bumper 11-medal haul?

India impressed on the opening day of the Asian Para Games 2026, clinching a remarkable 11 medals in total. Among these were four shining gold me

John Brittas seeks Presidents intervention as JNU students hunger strike enters 17th day

John Brittas said the hunger strike, which began on October 3, followed the university administration's alleged failure to address the student co

NHAI Floats Rs 2,553.84 Crore Tender To Six-Lane 42 Km NagpurBhandara Highway Stretch: Report

Trump, Putin, Xi could hold meeting in China; discuss end to Ukraine conflict: Moscow

A possible trilateral meeting involving Russian, US, and Chinese leaders could happen to discuss the Ukraine conflict. This meeting is suggested

Delhi Protests Put

CAIT warns that prolonged protests in Delhi could put over 400 crore in daily business transactions at risk, threatening festive-season trade, su

CM Revanth inaugurates Future City Police Commissionerate

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday, October 19, inaugurated the Future City Commissionerate office in Ibrahimpatnam. E

Watch: Mumbai police arrests main accused Rehan Khan in Tiger Shroff firing case, says Sanjay Nirupam

India can tap large data centre mkt as global AI adoption grows: Equinix MD

Equinix India MD Manoj Paul says AI adoption could drive data centre growth beyond traditional hubs, with the company aiming to expand its India

Uttar Pradesh Govt Installs Lightning Detection Sensors In Five Districts To Save Lives

Uttar Pradesh is installing lightning-detection sensors in five districts to improve early warnings and prevent avoidable deaths.

More veggies from Telangana on plate: El Nino changes crop choices, farmers receive returns from harvest

Agriculture Secretary Surendra Mohan says they have tied up aggregators with farmers, will put in place cold storages

Strategic Air Operations Planned in Andaman and Nicobar Region

A notice has been issued for potential air operations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from October 20 to 22, emphasizing strategic military ac

Cases Registered After UDF Councillors Clash With Official Over School Fitness Certificate

The Muvattupuzha police registered a case against UDF councillors Seenath, Abdul Kareem, Jubi and Bismi following a complaint by Local Self-Gover

FSSAI Moves To Prosecute Priyagold Maker Over Cattle Feed Bran In Biscuits

FSSAI has initiated prosecution proceedings against Priyagold's manufacturer, Dodla Dairy and UEIR Organic Foods over separate food safety violat

Inter-state Offender Involved In ATM Looting At Shamshabad Nabbed In Rajasthan

The ATM was then cut open using gas-cutting equipment. Then they removed the cash trays and and placed inside the car. After committing the offen

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes Election Commission Over Voter List Irregularities

Akhilesh Yadav accuses the Election Commission of serious negligence regarding voter list discrepancies ahead of upcoming elections. Akhilesh Yad

Supreme Court stays execution of death sentence of convict in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

On July 7, the high court upheld the death sentences of 38 operatives of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen in the serial-bomb-blasts case

'Not accident': Australian PM says MP Helen Haines was hit in 'deliberate act'

Helen Haines, an independent lawmaker in Australia, was critically injured after being struck by a car. The incident occurred outside her elector

Core4 Engineers to raise 55 cr via IPO on BSE SME platform

Core4 Engineers to issue 58.94 lakh equity shares in the price band of 88 - 93 a share

Sugarcane farmers suspend agitation, set new deadline

Sugarcane farmers from across the State who had launched Hubballi Chalk to press for their various demands temporarily suspended their week-long

Manipur unrest: 3 killed by militants; locals place bodies in front of CM's house

Video : Yes, Hindus Do Convert

It's good that other Hindus are also starting to destroy this Hinduphobic myth, we dont convert, sahib, because we are not like other religions,

Punjab Politician Urges Government to Crack Down on Drug Traffickers

Sunil Jakhar calls for action against drug traffickers in Punjab, highlighting the need for accountability and justice. Punjab Politician Urges G

Oxbridge to Aligarh: Inquiry into Sir Syed

Some men leave behind monuments of stone. A rare few leave behind a vision that shapes generations. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan belongs to the second cat

India's auto tech funding at $1.3 bn in 2026, unlikely to match 2025 levels

Auto tech firms raised $1.3 billion across 97 rounds in 2026, with Bengaluru accounting for nearly 70% of funding; Rapido, Simple Energy and Ride

IIAD announces offline centres in Mumbai, Telangana

Bhopal: India Islamic Academy Deoband (IIAD), an educational initiative under the Deoband Educational and Research Foundation (DERF), has announc

India Sends Second Shipment of Medical Supplies to Kenya Amid Ebola Outbreak

India has delivered 11 tons of medical supplies to Kenya to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak, enhancing local health response efforts. India Sen

Why was Rakshitha Raju disqualified despite a faster time as Valasanaini won bronze?

Initially placing third in the women's 1500m T11 event, Rakshita Raju faced disqualification, leading to Ravanni Valasanani clinching the bronze.

India flags off first consignment to New Zealand under free trade pact

The first shipment, a Maharashtra-made JCB mini excavator, marks the start of zero-duty access for Indian engineering goods as both nations aim t

'Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of the Past': Plot and everthing else we know about this upcoming LOTR movie

Peter Jackson has revealed that 'The Shadow of the Past' is in the scriptwriting stage. This film brings to life six chapters from 'The Fellowshi

Uttarakhand minister stops Daler Mehndis concert, says We paid so much money for you, and you cant even speak

Daler Mehndis concert at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Uttarakhand sparked controversy after a background vocal tr

Yet another probe ordered into Kerala health sector purchases during Vijayan regime

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (IANS) The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) will investigate alleged irregularities in furni

Actors being targeted for publicity to spread terror: Minister

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Bollywood actors are being targeted for publicity and to spread terror but the Maharashtra government will defeat all

Unresolved border dispute remains principal obstacle in India-China relations: Report

Digital Desk | Beijing, Oct 19 (IANS) The unresolved border dispute remains a central security concern and the principal obstacle in India-China

Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2022: Key features, incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy is the state government's principal investment and development framework for tourism and hospitality projects

India Shines at Asian Para Games with Javelin Throw Gold and Silver Medals

India clinched gold and silver in the mens javelin throw at the Asian Para Games 2026, showcasing remarkable athletic talent. India Shines at Asi

UltraTech Cement Q2 net profit rises 21.3% to 1,501 crore

During the quarter, domestic grey cement sales volumes rose 13.8% to 35.94 million tonnes and capacity utilisation jumped to 71% from 66% over th

Chinmay Sutar Becomes 2nd Indian Batter To Score 400 in First-Class Cricket

The first Indian batter to go past the mark was Bhausahab Babasaheb Nimbalkar, who scored an unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in 19

Union says Apache strike could disrupt UK fuel supplies

Britain's Unite union said

6,000 sailors stranded near Strait of Hormuz as UN maritime chief warns against passage amid rising ship attacks and US-Iran tensions

Thousands of seafarers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating maritime attacks and risks. The International Maritime Organizatio

Seethamma Sagar Project Works To Resume From November: Thummala

The Minister inspected the Seethamma Sagar project works in Aswapuram mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Monday.

Even Healthcare raises $50 mn in Khosla Ventures-led Series B funding

The managed care company plans to open five hospitals across Bengaluru over the next six months as its valuation triples from its previous fundra

Naval platforms worth 2.41 trn accorded AoN, RFP out for four LPDs: VCNS

Vice Chief of the Naval Staff flags AI, advanced propulsion and quantum tech as focus areas ahead of navy's Swavlamban 2026 innovation and indige

Delhis Lieutenant Governor Urges Accountability Amid Low Conviction Rates

T.S. Sandhu emphasizes the need for accountability in prosecution to improve conviction rates in Delhis courts. Delhis Lieutenant Governor Urges

Sheetal Devi Sets Asian Record As India Breaks Mixed Team Archery World Record At Asian Para Games 2026

Indian para-archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar scored 1,402 points to break the compound mixed team world record, while Devi equalled the indiv

Indonesian exchange seeks to calm market after record two-day rout

Indonesian stocks suffered the

Delhi Police constable, aide held for abduction, extortion

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) A Delhi Police constable from the North Delhi Cyber Cell was arrested, along with an accomplice, in conne

Travis Kelce calls $3.3M charity donation report nonsense after viral claims

Travis Kelce has denied reports claiming he donated $3.3 million to Foster Love to build a facility for homeless young people in Kansas City. Spe

Barbados-born man, 62, faces deportation after 50 years in Britain over a past criminal conviction

Japans Mars mission readies for launch, aiming to unlock lifes mysteries with Phobos samples

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in September

Canada's annual inflation rate rose at

UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh dies in Delhi

A 25-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination died allegedly by suicide in Delhi

Elon Musk pledges a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'

Elon Musk has announced plans to gift one share of SpaceX to each child in America next year. This announcement came shortly after Anthropic pled

Bengaluru cops seize fake cigarettes worth Rs 30 lakh, 3 held

Bengaluru: Three persons have been arrested after the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and Upparpet police seized counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 30 la

Beach Boys' Mike Love lists $43M Lake Tahoe estate after protecting six acres

Watch: Delhi: BJP workers demand Congress MP Akoijams expulsion over JNU sexual harassment allegations

TN Minister Keerthana condemns DMK woman functionarys abusive remarks against CM Vijay

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana has strongly condemned alleged abusive remarks against Chief Minister C. Jose

NCB busts drug syndicate in Ranchi, Jamshedpur; six arrested

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested six people following raids at several premises in Ranchi and

International Audiovisual Arts Gala Held in Shanghai

The International Audiovisual Arts Gala showcased innovative art and technology at the Shanghai Exhibition Center on October 18. International Au

The Souls Sky by Neelam Saxena Chandra Released at Lucknow Literary Festival

Poetry collection published by TimelessScript House explores grief, resilience and self-discovery; eminent writers and senior railway and metro o

'Mohammed is fine when you're begging the Qataris': Abdul hits back after Trumps Abdulababab jab

YSRCP President YS Jagan extends Vijayadashami greetings

Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy extended Vijayadashami greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana a

Rakhigarhi a legacy of craftsmanship, advanced civilisation: Haryana CM

Digital Desk | Rakhigarhi (Haryana), Oct 19 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday inaugurated the seven-day Rakhigarhi Festiv

South Africa set for brighter fiscal outlook in Wednesday's mid-term budget

South Africa's finance minister is expected to present an improved fiscal outlook in his mid-term budget on Wednesday, with a revenue windfall bo

Top news of the day: Three detained in Kota in Tiger Shroff firing case; Advani discharged from Delhi hospital, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more

Hindustan Zinc Q2 net more than doubles to 6,412 crore on higher output, better realisation

Revenue was up at 14,582 crore (8,282 crore) in the quarter under review

Asian Para Games: India win 11 medals on Day 1 as Nishad, Mona lead four-gold haul

When Indian Truck Art Goes K-Drama: The Rise of the K-Paglu

VMPL New Delhi [India], October 19:

TN Overhauls Power Infra Ahead of Monsoon; Defers Smart Meter Tenders Over Data Security

To address acute manpower shortages in field operations across Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Kanchipuram, approval was granted to induct 5,000 personn

Historic arch damaged in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A historic arch located near pillar number 97 at Attapur was damaged on Sunday night, October 18, with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-

CGTN Survey Highlights Chinas Financial Liberalization Efforts Amid Global Challenges

A recent CGTN survey reveals strong support for Chinas financial reforms despite global economic tensions. CGTN Survey Highlights Chinas Financia

Rajasthan State Gas launches PNG push in Kota, eyes 'LPG-free' zones

RSGL launches PNG connection drive in Kota under PNGRB's Drive 3 campaign, offering 500 worth of PNG incentives to new households until December

Hockey: Trophy tour begins in Mohali ahead of Asian Champions Trophy Punjab

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The build-up to the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 gathered momentum with the launch of a nine-day tr

Asian Para Games: Rakshita Raju disqualified due to TR6.9 as Ravanni Valasanani promoted to bronze

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 19 (IANS) India's Rakshita Raju was disqualified from her bronze medal-winning position in the Women's 1500m T11 due t

Leh: Youth arrested with narcotics outside KBR airport

Digital Desk | Leh, Oct 19 (IANS) A youth was arrested on Monday outside the KBR airport in Leh town of Ladakh after narcotics were recovered fro

Senator urges FCC to reject conservative group's bid to use political AI-generated robocalls

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If actors, politicians aren't safe...: Congress slams Maharashtra govt over Tiger Shroff firing incident

Questioning whether the rule of law even exists in Mumbai anymore, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Monday mounted a fierce attack on the Maharashtr

Revanth Reddy Inaugurates Future City Police Commissionerate

The Commissionerate was established by the Telangana government on December 29, 2025 through G.O. Ms. No. 141 of the Home department

CISF nabs fleeing passenger at Delhi Metro station, unidentified substance found hidden in underwear

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) caught a suspicious passenger at Delhi's Jama Masjid Metro Station after he allegedly tried to flee

Gujarat CM meets PM Modi; reiterates 'Developed Gujarat, Developed India goal

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, on Monday met Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi and sa

Microsoft Pulls Out of UK Data Centre Deal, Setback for AI Ambitions

The US technology giant agreed last year to lease computing capacity from AI infrastructure provider Nscale, which is backed by chip titan Nvidia

DRI Busts Gold Smuggling Syndicate, Seizes Gold Worth Rs 19.41 Crore

Three arrested as 42-hour operation exposes smuggling network involving Ahmedabad and Surat airports; separate anti-narcotics operations seize am