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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

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

Gen Z accounts for 60 pc of beauty buyers: Myntra report

New Delhi: Gen Z shoppers account for 60 per cent of Myntras beauty buyers, with half of them from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the fashion and life

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

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

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

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.

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

Six-member sub-committee to tackle El Nino effect in Telangana

Hyderabad: The state government on Monday, October 19, announced a six-member sub-committee headed by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mal

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

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

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

Coldwell Banker South India Inaugurates Avleon Realty in Mysore

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 19: Mysore has a new destination for property. On October 15, Coldwell Banker South India inaugurated Cold

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

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

IUML to Address Kanthapuram Factions Waqf Board Concerns: Kunhalikutty

The Keralam government on Friday dissolved the Waqf Board headed by K S Hamsa, constituted by the previous LDF government in March this year, and

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

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

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

China Walk: Vibrant Hainan Media Interview Program Kicks Off in Sanya

The China Walk: Vibrant Hainan media program has begun in Sanya, focusing on rural revitalization and trade cooperation with ASEAN nations. China

Ramesh Powar appointed to BCCI selection panel; Pragyan Ojha to chair committee

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, unanimously recommended Powars appointment after screening a

Crypto vaults attract $10bn as investors chase yields of up to 20%

Crypto vault deposits have climbed from $4bn to more than $10bn, according to Blockworks data cited by the Financial Times. Vaults typically offe

The Unifying Wisdom: Nourishing Milk Of Divine Mother

US futures rebound as AI earnings test looms; France pressures Europe

Wall Street futures rose

Zelensky says ready to run in wartime elections

Digital Desk | Kyiv, Oct 19 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he stands ready to run in presidential elections if a vote is held

Asian Para Games: India Off To Flying Start With 11 Medals On Day One

Armless archer Sheetal Devi also produced a statement performance as she equalled the world record in the women's compound qualification round be

Pakistan must address deeper crisis of governance, accountability before redrawing its map: Report

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Before redrawing map, Pakistan must first address its deepening crisis of governance, accountability, and

Charges Filed Against Seven in Murder of Manipuri Music Teacher in Delhi

Delhi police have filed charges against seven individuals in the murder case of Manipuri music teacher Chongtham Vikram Singh. Charges Filed Agai

Putin, Xi and Trump could meet at China summit

Gautam Adani meets Gurudevshri Rakeshji in Dharampur, says Adani Foundation keen to partner with mission on Grassroots Projects

At the Mission's international headquarters in Gujarat, the Adani Group Chairman attended Gurudevshri Rakeshji's discourse, met young members of

US Midterms: Where could Indian-Americans matter?

Tributes paid to Rajiv Gandhi recalling his communal peace rally at Charminar

The meeting is held every year since 1990 to commemorate former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhis message of communal harmony and national integration

Special Muhurat Trading Session Scheduled for November 8 in Indian Stock Market

The Indian stock market will host a special Muhurat trading session on November 8, from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM, coinciding with Diwali. Special Muhur

Fabricated Headline On Indian Gen Z Falsely Attributed To BBC

BOOM found that the article titled 'Are Indian Gen Z Too Lazy To Burn Down India' was never published by BBC.

Tiger Shroff firing case: Kin of accused claim he went to Gurugram for welding work, unaware of crime

Following the emergence of Haryana links in the Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff firing case, the family of an accused

NABVENTURES plans Rs 30-70 crore bets on growth-stage firms in Fund II

NABVENTURES aims to invest 30-70 crore per company in agriculture, rural financial services, and climate solutions. The venture capital arm plans

OIC allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan again, says MEA

New Delhi: India on Monday, October 19, strongly trashed an Organisation of Islamic Cooperations (OIC) resolution on the situation in Jammu and K

UltraTech Cement Q2 net profit jumps 21% to 1,501 crore on higher volumes, wider reach

UltraTech Cement revenue increased 19% to 23,295 crore

'One SpaceX share for every kid in America': Can Elon Musk actually do it?

Elon Musk's ambitious initiative to allocate one SpaceX share to every child in America by 2027 sparks a myriad of questions about the nuts and b

How Saathi Eco Innovations Turns Banana Waste Into Biodegradable Pads

Saathi Eco Innovations converts discarded banana tree agricultural waste into 100 percent biodegradable sanitary pads to promote sustainable mens

5th Asian Para Games Open in Nagoya, Japan

The 5th Asian Para Games kicked off in Nagoya, Japan, featuring over 3,000 athletes from 45 countries across 18 sports. 5th Asian Para Games Open

Davina McCall's third diagnosis in two years: why she keeps telling women to get checked

Highlights Davina McCall, 59, has revealed on her Begin Again podcast that she has cardiovascular disease, after a benign brain tumour in 2024 an

Trump waives Russia sanctions, easing Indias energy concerns as US trade deal nears

US President Donald Trump waived key Russian sanctions which may enhance trade relations with India. This decision is expected to provide negotia

Hyderabad: 100 vehicles seized over fake number plates

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police have registered 100 cases and seized as many vehicles in eight months during a special drive against the use of f

The science of better decisions: How the brain responds to pressure

Stress, cognitive fatigue and divided attention can affect how founders assess risks and make decisions. Understanding the neuroscience behind th

Tender coconut prices rise to Rs 80 in Raichur amid scorching heat

Even as the monsoon season has set in, scorching heat continues to prevail, keeping the demand for tender coconuts high and pushing prices up to

Nepal bans Priyagold biscuits over food safety

NGT directs Agra Police to provide security to petitioner alleging threats over Khari River floodplain construction

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Commissioner of Police, Agra, to ensure full security and protection for a petitioner and his

Marco Rubio Explains US Decision to Postpone Sanctions for 60 Days in Uzbekistan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses the postponement of sanctions and economic opportunities during his visit to Uzbekistan. Marco Rubio

UDF convenor dares V.D. Satheesan reveal name of anonymous benefactor who sponsored his chartered flight

Adoor Prakash told a television channel that V.D. Satheeshan had a moral obligation to clear the politically controversial ambiguity surrounding

POSH compliance in public sector banks: CIC remands RTI appeal for fair hearing

The applicant, Chayan Ghosh Chowdhury, cited the Supreme Courts decision in Aureliano Fernandes vs State of Goa case and claimed that banks had f

XLRI Hosts Manakriti 3.0 on Translating Agentic AI into Measurable Business Outcomes

PNN Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], October 19: XLRI

Elizabeth Holmes Theranos documentary makes $15 million with fewer than 900 screens, outperforms Melania; heres why its a hit

You Can See Everything, a documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, had a strong box-office opening of over $15 million. The film attracted audiences a

Actress Pooja Gor and Tanza Talks Founder Manish KR Bring Journey of Legacy, a New Documentary Series Streaming on JioHotstar

PNN New Delhi [India], October 19: Every lasting legacy begins with a vision. But behind the institutions that shape generations are individuals

Beyond Duty: Kolkata Traffic Cop Helps Homeless Children Pursue Their Education

Kolkata Traffic Sergeant Prakash Ghosh Helps Homeless Eight-Year-Old Boy With Studies, Showing Compassion Beyond Official Duties

China's economy grows 4.5 pc in Q3 as AI-driven exports offset weak domestic demand

The Chinese economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026. The growth is fuelled by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructur

Bangladesh ex-air chief arrested in Qatar over corruption charges, investigators trace alleged wealth to Canada, Dubai

Bangladeshs former Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan has been arrested in Qatar following corruption allegations involving unexplained assets

Nepal Bans Import, Sale of Indian Biscuit Brand Priyagold

While conducting an inspection of Surya Food and Agro, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) observed serious food safety and

Address Basheer Bagh as Sriram Chowk, BGUS to Hindus of Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi (BGUS) general secretary Dr Ravinuthala Shashidhar has urged all Hindus of Hyderabad to address Bashe

Lisa Ray Celebrates Durga Puja in Goa with Twin Daughters

Actress Lisa Ray shares her joyful experiences of Durga Puja celebrations in Goa with her twin daughters, showcasing cultural festivities. Lisa R