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Chinese patrols to Taiwan's east are 'destabilising', US Congress-appointed official says

US officials highlight the destabilizing nature of China's coast guard patrols near Taiwan's east coast. Randall Schriver notes that such actions

Indian Chief Ministers Extend Wishes on RSS Foundation Day, Remember Hedgewar

Chief Ministers from various states celebrate RSS Foundation Day, honoring founder Hedgewar and emphasizing national service and unity. Indian Ch

First Drive: Is Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift a Game Changer?

The rear stays identical to the pre-facelift model, with the same dual-tone alloys and the taillamp design also remains unchanged.

President Murmu and Vice President Radhakrishnan Extend Dussehra Greetings to Indians Worldwide

President Murmu and Vice President Radhakrishnan wish all Indians a joyful Dussehra, emphasizing its significance in cultural heritage. President

Man stabbed to death by friend in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A man was stabbed to death by his friend in Neredmet police limits on Sunday night, October 18. An old rivalry is suspected to have le

U.S. Vice-President Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for re-election, says hes focusing on midterms

Vance has campaigned for a foreign leader then-Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, last spring before the right-wing leaders party lost that

At 17.1 Degrees Celsius, Delhi Records Chilliest Night So Far In October

According to the IMD's forecast, Delhi is likely to experience clear weather on Dussehra.

Ancient Tradition of Khappar in Khargone Attracts Thousands During Navratri

The 408-year-old Khappar tradition in Khargone draws thousands of devotees during Navratri, honoring Goddess Mahakali with vibrant celebrations.

India-Australia military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 begins in Keralam

The November 1 conclusion will mark two weeks of joint planning, tactical drills and combat-oriented training under realistic operational conditi

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Russian Drone Strike in Kharkiv Park Claims Six Lives, Including Children

A drone attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulted in six fatalities, including children, prompting calls for stronger air defense support. Russian Dro

Tamil Nadu Weather Today: IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall, with more showers, lightning and strong winds over next five days

Chennai weather today: Tamil Nadu is likely to receive isolated very heavy rainfall until October 21, followed by heavy showers in isolated areas

Police Capture Notorious Criminals After Gunfight in Bahraich

Two notorious criminals were arrested in Bahraich after a police encounter, leaving one injured and another fleeing. Police Capture Notorious Cri

French protests tapers off after tougher security measures imposed

Protests drew more than half a million people on Saturday across the country, but the demonstrations over cost-of-living concerns soon deteriorat

These state govt employees win OPS case

Unique Dussehra Celebration in Madhya Pradesh Village Honors Ravana and Kumbhkaran

In Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, villagers celebrate Dussehra by worshipping Ravana and Kumbhkaran, a tradition steeped in history and belief. Unique

Praveen Kumar Bags Bronze In Shot Put F11 With Personal Best Throw

The F11 category in shot put is for athletes with complete or near-complete visual impairment.

Prime Minister Modi Wishes Nation a Joyous Vijayadashami, Shares Praise for Lord Ram

Prime Minister Modi extends warm Vijayadashami greetings, sharing a Sanskrit verse praising Lord Rams virtues and significance. Prime Minister Mo

U.S. to launch $8 billion support program for farmers to offset diesel costs, Trump says

The $8 billion in payments would be administered by the departments Farm Service Agency, the department said.

CMRL-Exalogic case: Supreme Court to hear Pinarayi Vijayans plea on Wednesday

The plea follows a High Court order directing an FIR over alleged financial transactions between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions, formerly run by Vij

FDA seizes 9.5 tonnes of paneer, khoya in Pune

CJI inaugurates Ladakh bench of JK HC

Leh: In a historic milestone for the administration of justice in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, on Sund

India, Saudi Arabia review progress on electrical interconnection project

The Embassy is assisting affected Indians, maintaining contact with families of those receiving medical care and advising travellers to plan care

Dussehra 2026 image AI prompts: 10 best ChatGPT & Gemini prompts to create stunning festive images, greeting cards and more

Dussehra 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. If you want to share festive greetings with frien

Cook wins Rs 4 crore tax demand case in HC

Consistently paid its UN assessments in full, on time: India urges member states to meet financial obligations

Surendra Adhana of India's UN mission reiterated the importance of full financial contributions from member states. He highlighted India's timely

India seeks global vigilance regarding transfer of sensitive weapons technology to terror-linked actors

India has highlighted the dangers posed by weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorists. During a statement at the UN General

India-New Zealand FTA comes into effect, removes tariffs on Indian exports

The agreement is expected to improve the competitiveness of Indian goods, lower import costs in New Zealand and expand export opportunities.

India Aims to Maintain Dominance Against New Zealand in Upcoming T20 Series

As India prepares for the T20 series against New Zealand, they seek to extend their unbeaten streak since 2019 on Kiwi soil. India Aims to Mainta

Kharkutta constituency-ni MLA aro MNREGA-ni chairman R. M. Momin, jolni dingtang dingtang rika cho

RESUBELPARA: Mijal salni bako Kharkutta Constituency-ni MLA aro Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREGA)-ni Chairman Rupert

UDP MLA-rangni dabianirangko chu

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni mongsonggipa dabianirangko chusokate onna kurachakahani giminsa United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni sakchet MLA-rang, Bha

From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europes streets ablaze

Crowds have taken to the streets for weeks in major cities, resulting in arrests, looting, injuries, and violence across France, Italy and Albani

Literary Festival-ko Ward

SHILLONG: Shillong Literary Festival-ko Shillong songjinmani Wards Lake-o ongatrongengani gimin Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF), adok sor

Mahendraganj CHC-ni ningo ong

AMPATI: Sombar salo, SOUTH West Garo Hills ajani Mahendraganj Community Health Centre (CHC)-ni ningo onggipa Barmanpara songo , Human Development

Saudi Arabia postpones flagship FII investment conference to 2027 amid regional conflict

Saudi Arabias decision delays a major gathering of global financiers as regional conflict disrupts business and raises concerns over event securi

Stock market holiday on Dussehra: Are NSE, BSE, MCX open or closed for trading today

Domestic equity markets including NSE and BSE will remain closed on October 20 for Dussehra. This holiday follows a significant market drop due t

Jalen Hurts diagnosed with blood clots in lungs: What is pulmonary embolism?

Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, faces a challenging situation as he is sidelined for the remainder of the 2026 season d

Honeywell Aerospace Forecasts Business Aviation Growth Through 2035

Honeywell Aerospaces 35th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook projects 9,950 new business jet deliveries over the next decade, up 4.4 percent

From France to Albania, why protests are sweeping across Europe

Economic hardship, housing pressures and declining confidence in public services are drawing demonstrators onto the streets of cities across Euro

'Time for someone else to negotiate for Ukraine': Trump questions Zelenskyys leadership

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days and fined for walking out on Portugal camp

The Portuguese Football Federation had provisionally suspended Ronaldo and on October 19, 2026 called the punishment adequate and sufficient

Amazon launches TorchNeuron to challenge Nvidia's AI chip dominance

TorchNeuron lets developers run code written in a language called PyTorch on Amazon's Trainium AI chips with a single configuration change and no

US Vice President declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection

Washington: Vice President J D Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection a day after President Donald Tr

Indian Leaders Extend Warm Wishes on Vijayadashami Celebrations

Leaders across India celebrate Vijayadashami, sharing messages of hope, unity, and the triumph of good over evil. Indian Leaders Extend Warm Wish

Tiger Shroff firing case: Man who allegedly facilitated contact between shooters and Anil Pandit arrested

A fresh arrest was on Tuesday made in the Tiger Shroff firing case , with Haryanas Sonipat police arresting a man identified as Sameer, who alleg

'We should not have to rely on luck': US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi flags FBI resource gaps after attempted attack on Hindu temple

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has urged the FBI to strengthen efforts against domestic violent extremism and improve intelligence gathering

Australian barber hailed as hero for running to lawmaker's rescue during attack

Australian barber Ricky Jefferies has been hailed as a

Cherry or tabasco? How weight-loss drugs could reshape perfume trends

Fragrance makers are exploring whether changes in appetite, smell and taste among GLP-1 users could influence luxury perfume demand and product i

U.S. Effectively Halts Iranian Oil Exports Through Strait of Hormuz, Says Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio states the U.S. has effectively stopped Iranian oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz while ensuring global oil supply remains stable.

Scientists discover unknown Ice Age mammal related to modern yaks in Siberian cave

Genetic analysis of fragmentary bones has revealed a distinct bovine lineage that lived in Siberia before disappearing around the end of the Ice

Deepthi Jeevanji Takes Womens 400m T20 Gold With Asian Para Games Record

On Tuesday, Japan's Niina Kanno (58.92sec) won the silver and her compatriot Akane Kato (1:00.26sec) took bronze.

Weather Today, October 20: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala & Karnataka on rain alert; IMD warns of very heavy showers, thunderstorms & gusty winds

Weather Today, October 20: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh from October 20 o

Japan launches spacecraft to explore Marss moons and bring back samples by 2031

The five-year international mission will deploy a rover and lander to investigate the Martian moons and retrieve material for scientific study

India asks its nationals in Italy to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas amid protests

It further said that in case of an emergency, Indian nationals could contact the embassy office in Rome at +39 331 614 2085 and the Consulate Gen

NSE, BSE to hold Diwali Muhurat Trading on Nov 8; check timings

Muhurat trading 2026 date and time: Muhurat trading 2026 date and time: NSE and BSE will hold a special Muhurat trading session on November 8 (Su

Asian Para Games 2026: Deepthi Jeevanji takes womens 400m T20 gold

Deepthi Jeevanji clocked a Para Asian Games record time of 56.36 sec in Nagoya

'Pumped bullet into his head': How row over rent turned deadly for B'luru advocate

A 42-year-old advocate named B Manjunath was shot dead late on Sunday night in Whitefield. The incident occurred due to a dispute with his tenant

US State Secretary Rubio to begin 3-day India visit on Tuesday

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will kick-start a three-day visit to India on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and

Hindustan Zinc Reports Record Quarterly Profit of

Udaipur, October 19, 2026: Hindustan Zinc Limited, the worlds largest integrated zinc producer and one of the worlds top 10 silver producers, has

JD Vance Urges Companies to Prioritize American Workers Over Foreign Labor

JD Vance emphasizes the need for American jobs to go to citizens, warning companies against using visas for cheaper foreign labor. JD Vance Urges

Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 gold with Asian Para Games record

Deepthi Jeevanji won the gold medal in the women's 400m T20 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 after producing a superb performance in the final.

Devi Bhagwat Katha Concludes with Mahapuja of 501 Girls with Disabilities in Udaipur

MP Mannalal Rawat Says Narayan Seva Sansthan Has Enhanced Mewars Prestige Udaipur, October 19: Narayan Seva Sansthan organised a Mahapuja of 501

Two Indian nationals among 28 charged with election fraud in US

Washington: Two Indian nationals are among 28 green card holders charged with election fraud in California, the US Department of Justice said in

Amit Shah to visit Punjab today, meet families of those killed for opposing drug peddlers

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Punjab on Tuesday amid growing political tensions over the drug

Microsoft warns AI agents could pose internal security risks without hacker attacks

As businesses deploy autonomous systems to automate operations, Microsoft says organisations must rethink security to address risks posed by AI a

At least 53 killed after Houthi rebels strike Yemen's government forces

Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck Yemeni government forces with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least 53 soldiers at a military camp in o

SC judges joke about dharna for foot overbridge; lawyers flag 95k pending cases

With a pendency of 95,000 case in SC, can litigants do dharna for speedy justice, ask lawyers

From France to Albania, social unrest sets Europe's streets ablaze

Rising fuel costs, discontent with the state of schools, declining public services and a housing crisis have created perfectly stormy weather for

Indonesian stocks inch higher after authorities implement measures to stem selling

Indonesian stocks were steady on Tuesday as authorities in Jakarta introduced measures to restrict selling after a record two-day $82 billion rou

'Universal, non-discriminatory and verifiable': India calls for legally binding framework for nuclear disarmament at UN

India called for a universal and verifiable framework for nuclear disarmament at the UN General Assembly. The country emphasized that nuclear wea

Migrants have taken over France, they must close the borders: Trump on France riots

At a rally in Kansas, the U.S. President launched into a lengthy tirade about France, which he said was being conquered, looted, and burned to th

Trade, investment, defence: Here's what's on agenda as Marco Rubio to kick-start three-day visit to India

In a significant development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin his three-day visit to India on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties in e

Delhi Police transfers trespassing case against CJP leaders to Crime Branch

Delhi Police on Monday transferred the trespassing case against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to its Crime Br

OpenAI seeks $30 billion funding at $1.4 trillion valuation ahead of Anthropic IPO

The ChatGPT maker is seeking fresh capital from existing backers and institutional investors as competition for AI funding intensifies ahead of a

Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, Axios reports

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US lawmakers seek faster green cards

Washington: Sixty-three US lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to expedite green-card applications for legally present immigrants facin

Women in Blue eye T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe

India vs Zimbabwe Third Womens T20 Match starts: 7pm IST Raipur, Oct 19: With its batting unit back in rhythm, the Indian womens cricket team wil

Delhi Traffic Police Issues Dussehra Advisory, Urges Commuters To Plan Journeys In Advance

According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be enforced on major arterial roads in East Delhi between 5 pm and 8 pm, as required, due to t

Indian shuttlers look to bounce back at French Open

Paris, Oct 19: Indian shuttlers, led by the seasoned P V Sindhu, would be desperate to overcome their recent struggles and make a mark at the USD

Mbappe stars as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 in La Liga

Madrid, Oct 19: Kylian Mbappe scored a beautiful goal and converted a penalty kick to help Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 despite the absence of th

PSG-Barcelona match to go ahead amid violent unrest

PARIS, Oct 19: The showpiece Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will go ahead as planned on Tuesday in the French c

Youll see soon enough: Trump on efforts to free US hostage held in Russia

Donald Trump suggested a potential breakthrough in the release of an American hostage held by Russia. He underscored the necessity of maintaining

Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 gold, sets Asian Para Games record

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Explained: How France's Worst Civil Unrest In Years Unfolded

About 2,400 people were arrested over the weekend, and authorities said thousands of businesses were damaged or looted. The rioting overshadowed

UAE Deputy PM Meets S Jaishankar Amid West Asia Crisis

Private defence tech in Operation Sindoor; NCW report calls for overhaul of Indias childcare framework

Priyanka Singhal, Founder and CEO of Ammunic Systems, said at TechSparks 2026 that Ammunic supplied loitering munitions and gravity-drop bombs du

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After Kolkata stampede kills 19, doctors to be deployed at five major Durga Puja pandals

The West Bengal Health Department has stepped up preparations for the remaining days of Durga Puja after a stampede in north Kolkata killed 19 pe

Jackie Shroff makes first public appearance post attack on son Tiger Shroff, attends Bappi Lahiri Marg event

Digital Desk | Mumbai, October 20 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff made his first public appearance following the attack on his son, actor Tig

Micron union in Taiwan to launch strike as bonus dispute escalates

A union representing Micron Technology workers in