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Consumer Enthusiasm Shines During Chinas Golden Week

Chinas Golden Week reveals strong consumer demand and economic recovery, with bustling travel and tourism across the nation. Consumer Enthusiasm

Man sentenced to 20 years in prison in POCSO case

A special court for POCSO cases in Tiruvallur found the accused, M. Ramakrishnan, guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl

Top news of the day: Rahul Gandhi vows to bring those who destroyed the Constitution to justice; MEA reaffirms Ladakh as an integral part of India, and more

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Farmers in Erode seek LBP canal water to save crops

JNTUA Vice-Chancellor calls for radical changes in higher education system

Participating as panel speaker at the World Education Summit, Sudarsana Rao says universities should transform into centres that foster creativit

Bribe for entry scam: Advocate seeks probe into alleged monthly payments to RTO officials

Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Eidgah case: HC examines record status

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, October 13, examined the status of records of various suits pending before it in the Krishna Janm

HD Kumaraswamy seeks CBI probe into alleged sting targeting Karnataka leaders

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has requested a CBI investigation into alleged surveillance of political figures in Karnataka. He plans to submit a

Andhra Pradesh to Announce Local Body Election Schedule Following Gazette Notification

The State Election Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh will declare local body election dates after the Gazette notification is issued. Andhra Pradesh

Artist Who Makes Oceans Bloom in Forests!

Goa-based visual storyteller Svabhu creates a dreamlike ecology where forests and oceans converge for luxury brand Herms

Delhi High Court seeks Centres stand on pleas by lawyers, traders to regulate protests

The bench asked the petitioners to bring on record a copy of the protest-related petitions filed in the Supreme Court

Strong statistical systems key to achieving Viksit Bharat goal: P K Mishra

Principal Secretary to the PM P K Mishra calls for credible statistics, granular data, technology adoption and stronger Centre-state coordination

Germany briefly shuts Nuremberg airport, scrambles jets to escort flight from Corfu

Police cordoned off Nuremberg airport in southern Germany and launched an investigation before the commercial plane landed safely from the Greek

BR Shetty sues Bank of Baroda for $15 billion, alleges lender enabled NMC fraud

In the suit, valued at $15 billion (approximately 1.44 lakh crore), Shetty, acting through his constituted attorney Dr Shishir Shetty, has allege

Gold falls Rs 400 to Rs 1.52 lakh/10g as stronger rupee drags domestic price for second straight day

New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 400 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital o

Tiruchi Corporation to undertake repair and maintenance of crematoriums

The maintenance of crematoriums at Konakkarai, Ambedkar, Panjapur, Karumandapam, and Ariyamangalam has been outsourced; civic body maintains the

Farewell to the Skies: Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh Takes Final Flight

Marking the closing chapter of a distinguished flying career, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh climbed into the cockpit of Indias indigenous Light Co

Transport department pensioners launch sit-in demonstration over long-pending demands, benefits

Dharwad: SUCI(C) seeks release of pending social security pensions

The protesters, who came from villages and slums from across Dharwad district, raised slogans against the government for withholding pensions tha

Haryana Chief Minister Calls for Coordinated Strategy to Combat Drug Abuse

Haryanas CM Nayab Singh Saini urges officials to create a comprehensive plan for a drug-free state and protect youth from addiction. Haryana Chie

Erode Collector presents 10 lakh assistance to squash player for advanced training in England

Amazon expands delivery network in Tamil Nadu as festive season purchases soar

The expansions are part of the e-commerce giants larger Indian ramp up for the festive period with investment of over 2,800 crore

Huma Roars As Bollywood Whispers

Actor says peaceful dissent is not a crime as Imran Khan, girlfriend Lekha and sister Zayn detained in Mumbai; Bollywoods top brass stays silent

Punjab Activists Murder Highlights Law and Order Failures, Says BJP President Nitin Naveen

Nitin Naveen criticizes Punjabs AAP government after the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, citing law and order failures. Punjab Acti

Trust seeks Navodaya school in Erode

Delhi's Ramlila Maidan Unavailable Till End-2026, Has Only 3 Free Days

The 12-acre ground, which can accommodate 50,000 people, can now be booked only for the three dates towards the end of the years, officials in th

Odisha Hosts State-Level Workshop on Free Trade Agreements to Boost Exports

To position Odishas business and export sectors prominently on the global map, a state-level workshop titled Leveraging Free Trade Agreements was

Bay trough may bring rain, relief from heat in Telangana

IndiGo Cancels Flights To And From 4 Saudi Cities Till October 17 After Riyadh Airport Attacks

IndiGo has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 17 amid regional security concerns and disruptions at R

Russia strikes Ukraines Kharkiv in multiple waves, leaving residents injured

'Net closing around them': Rahul Gandhi vows to continue 'vote chori' fight, INDIA bloc demands CEC's removal

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday vowed to continue the INDIA bloc's campaign against alleged electoral irregul

Congress Stands Firm on Gyanesh Kumars Resignation Demands Amid Ongoing Protests

Congress leaders reaffirm their commitment to demanding reforms in the Election Commission, focusing on Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Congress Stan

Tollywood giant to build film city in Shamshabad

Mythri Movie Makers plans 100-acre Mythri Film City near airport, seeks 300 acres from government

Opposition Joint Presser Shows Unity Against Modi-Shah Govt, Gyanesh

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar need to understand that the net is closing around them

School Assembly News Headlines, October 14, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School assemblies are essential in keeping students updated on crucial happenings both nationally and globally. Recently, the Supreme Court's dec

MDR on UPI transactions over Rs. 2000 deferred; to come into effect post Diwali

MDR on UPI transactions over Rs. 2000 deferred; to come into effect post Diwali

Tamil Nadu overtakes Telangana with highest retail inflation in September

Tamil Nadu's retail inflation rose to 6.81 per cent in September, while Telangana slipped to fourth place as all-India inflation climbed to 5.54

Women block road seeking drinking water near Thalavadi

Supreme Court gives three more months to CBI to complete probe in custodial death case

The court had also asked the CBI director to ensure that a regular criminal case was registered against those responsible for his death

India Issues New Advisory for Nationals in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has been facing a series of deadly drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

SC to Hear Plea Against Legal Immunity for CEC, Election Commissioners

The plea has sought to declare Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service

In 2013, Lakers coach Mike DAntoni bought an ocean-view California home for $6.9 million; two years later, he sold it for $9.5 million

Mike D'Antoni, the former Los Angeles Lakers coach, bought a home in Manhattan Beach for $6.9 million. He sold this property two years later for

IMF raises India growth forecast to 7% as oil shock, AI reshape global outlook

India Approves 166 Athletes for Para Asian Games 2026 in Japan

The Indian sports ministry has approved 166 athletes for the Para Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Japan from October 18-24. India Approves

ICICI Life Insurance Q2 net profit rises 25% to 374 crore on premiums

The insurer's net premium income rose 16.56 per cent to Rs 13,804 crore in Q2FY27, while value of new business grew 20.3 per cent to Rs 712 crore

Did Rahul Gandhi push pregnant journalist during Supreme Court march? Pawan Khera denies claim

Did Rahul Gandhi push pregnant journalist during Supreme Court march? Pawan Khera denies claim

Oppo unveils ColorOS 17, to debut with Find X10 series on Oct 22 in India

Oppo Find X10 series will feature Find X10 Pro Max and Find X10. They will have Hasselblad-tuned camera system, flat LTPO displays with refresh r

Screening of Kannada films, short films as part of Shivamogga Dasara

Anti-SIR protests: Springboard for an Opposition comeback? | In Focus Podcast

Anand Mishra says Mondays rally signals rare opposition unity over SIR and CEC resignation, reshaping the political playing field.

India, Czech Republic Eye Stronger Defence Industrial Ties Under

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Repu

Air India board expected to review staff travel policy, cost-saving proposals

Earlier, Air India had revised its staff travel arrangements from April 1, 2025, requiring employees, including senior management, to travel in e

Uniform Friday sermon row: J-K Waqf chief says no order issued

Srinagar:Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi on Tuesday, October 13, denied that the board had ordered uniform Friday ser

Elon Musk's $366 million political spending surge: Why he's backing Republicans in 2026 midterms

Elon Musk, previously intending to reduce political spending, has emerged as a major Republican donor. His $366 million contributions are aimed a

Congress has become a sting operation factory says Narayanaswamy

He alleges that a sting operation was carried out, targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disturb him, even as he was resting at home an

Watch: UPI Payment Cap: Kerala Hotels Stop Digital Payments Over 2,000

Kerala hotels limit UPI payments over new merchant charges, as NPCI defers rollout post-Diwali.

ReNew secures $100 million from Dutch development bank FMO for projects

The 10-year financing facility from FMO will support ReNew's renewable energy projects under construction and help diversify its funding sources

Women better at understanding others

New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) An analysis of nearly 1,280 research papers, involving people from across 76 countries, has revealed that women may be be

Man stabs elder brother to death over alleged sexual abuse of his daughter

Following the murder, the accused surrenders at the Ambattur Industrial Estate police station

Karnataka weighs overseas investment offices in five countries

Officials to assess the advantages and disadvantages of setting up the offices, consult relevant stakeholders and submit a report

Puravankara Q2 pre-sales rise 62% to 2,136 crore; adds 8,900-crore project pipeline

The developer added 10.74 million sq ft to its development pipeline in H1FY27, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of 14,100 crore ac

Appeal to remove Illegal parking of vehicles beneath flyover

Global Canal Conference 2026 Kicks Off in Guilin, China

The Global Canal Conference 2026 has commenced in Guilin, China, focusing on canal heritage preservation and modern water transport. Global Canal

Nandan Nilekani proposes last-minute question papers to prevent exam leaks

The proposals form part of a broader review of examination security, technology, accessibility and testing infrastructure by a Centre-appointed t

Strong statistical systems key to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, says PM's principal secretary

India requires a reliable and technology-enabled statistical system to aid evidence-based policymaking. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister

From Folk Music to Craft, Bringing Himalayan Stories to Urban Audiences

As Journeying Across the Himalayas returns to Delhi for its third edition, Bidisha Dey discusses how music, craft, food and community-led cultura

Social Security COLA explained: How 3 months of inflation data determine your annual raise, and what it means for your check

Social Security COLA 2027: Retirees are just one day away from finding out what their next check will look like. Tomorrow, October 14, the Social

Weekly Rupee View:Recovery might be short-lived

A potential dollar correction offers relief, but persistent foreign outflows and rising crude prices are risks

In 2002, Charlies Angels star Drew Barrymore paid $4.35 million for a Hollywood Hills home; 16 years later, she sold it for $16.5 million, nearly four times as much

Drew Barrymore sold her Hollywood Hills estate in 2018 for a significant profit after 16 years. The Los Angeles housing market has seen substanti

Karnataka: Two Men Die Of Electrocution While Fishing In Stream

The two men and the minor boy were fishing in the stream at Hollekere: Police

Prestige Estates' sales bookings rise 20% to 7,225 crore in Q2FY27

Prestige Group reported Rs 13,804.3 crore in pre-sales during H1FY27, with Bengaluru contributing 41 per cent, followed by Hyderabad at 32 per ce

Hindu Sena Files Complaint Against Advocate Prashant Bhushan Over Alleged Incitement to Violence

Hindu Sena has lodged a complaint against Prashant Bhushan, demanding his arrest for allegedly inciting violence and rebellion against the govern

Police probe suspected drug use, illegal racing in Nedumbassery accident

Three co-passengers have been arrested as investigators await the vehicles data recorder and chemical test results to determine charges of drunk

Inquiry at Kadayanallur Government Hospital into snakebite death

Kerala Tourism eyes festive footfall boost, industry status policy in works

Kerala recorded 10.98 per cent growth in domestic tourist arrivals in Q1 2026 and is preparing new travel packages, upgraded infrastructure and a

'We Influence Whether Ships Move!' Zelensky Challenges Trump-Putin Diesel Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Donald Trump's diesel agreement with Vladimir Putin, warning that Ukraine can influence the

Trump To Cut Ukraine's STARLINK? Musk's Network At Risk As Zelensky Defies Putin Diesel Deal

Could Ukraine lose access to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet network?According to reporting attributed to Politico Europe, Ukrainian Pres

Cargo Ship Sinks After Drone Attack Near Bulgaria, NATO Nation Summons Russia's Ambassador In Fury

Two commercial vessels have been struck off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, with one sinking, according to Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev.The M

Watch: SC Lawyers Engage in Heated Exchange Over Alleged Police Assault

Tensions run high as Supreme Court lawyers engage in a heated exchange over the alleged police assault on lawyers. Watch the dramatic moments unf

Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar: Jonty Rhodes picks who was tougher to handle

Jonty Rhodes weighs in on the Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar debate, revealing which Indian batting legend was tougher to handle on the cricket

Congress leader seeks SC reservation for Pattan, Nandikur Zilla Panchayat constituencies

The community had not secured reservation in either the zilla or taluk panchayat in the constituency for the past 35 years, resulting in social a

Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion as deal count falls 41%: Report

The funding is concentrated in a smaller number of large late-stage rounds; Digital Lending and Payments top the category rankings

L Murugan resigns, wishes to return to Tamil Nadu to strengthen BJP in state

L Murugan has announced his resignation from the Modi government as Minister of State. He aims to devote his efforts to strengthening the BJP in

IIIT Ranchi Student Death: Education Ministry Sets Up Inquiry Committee

Taking serious cognisance of the tragic death of a student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi, the Ministry of Educ

Bhagat Singh-Like Photo On Ludhiana Voter Roll Sparks Row, Authorities Clarify

A photograph resembling freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Ludhiana Easts draft voter roll triggered criticism.

Tej Partap Singh is Southern Railways new Principal Chief Safety Officer

He was associated with thereal-time train information system for automatic train tracking using ISROs GSAT satellite

Dinner, Drinks, Dancing: Why Hospitality is Rethinking the Night Out

From cocktail omakase to dining spaces that transition into nightlife, a new approach to hospitality is changing what people expect from an eveni

NCC Plans to Expand Reach in Northeast India, West Bengal, and Sikkim

The NCC will hold a high-level meeting in Guwahati to enhance its activities in Northeast India and strengthen its organizational framework. NCC

Centre sanctions Rs 9,000 cr for Karnataka

Bengaluru: The Centre has sanctioned Rs 9,000 crore for the continued development of the Konkan Railway and other railway projects in Karnataka,

400 kg of explosives seized from poultry farm