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Cricket-Australia need six wickets on final day to win first test

Australia's Matt Renshaw played a leading role

Guard Befriended Child, Killed Her For Ransom

Briefing the media, Sumathi said 10 police teams swung into action after the girls parents approached Bolaram police on Sunday evening about thei

HCLTech, Anthropic Partner To Scale Governed Agentic AI Across Global Enterprises

HCLTech to establish a dedicated Anthropic Business Unit and Center of Excellence (CoE) to accelerate deployments of Claude in enterprise environ

Details of UK PM Burnham's Manchester City meetings published

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity

By Ujjwal Roy West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday inaugurated the 91st Durga Puja of Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity in

Steve Smith undergoes concussion assessment after helmet blow against South Africa

Australian batter Steve Smith was assessed for concussion on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa in Durban after being struck o

Congress distances itself from Keralam unit's deleted post on CJI; Khera says party has absolute faith in judiciary

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday distanced the party from a now-deleted social media post by its Keralam unit demanding the resignation of C

Ahold says no reason to see link in French, Dutch cyber issues

There is no reason to see a link between cybersecurity incidents at French and Dutch supermarkets, a spokesperson for Dutch supermarket operator

First look: Journeying Across The Himalayas 2026

A special, cross-regional musical preview featuring Tipriti Kharbangar and Mangka Mayanglambam, ahead of its official public debut this December.

Maharashtra Man Pushes Lover Into Gorge, Tells Cops She Slipped And Fell

The victim's body was eventually recovered from a depth of approximately 1,000 feet, following which it was sent for post-mortem examination at t

President Murmu Approves Appointments and Transfers of Governors in Six States

President Droupadi Murmu has approved new appointments and transfers for governors in six Indian states, including Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Preside

Iran denies any role in British air base incident

Iran's Ambassador to Britain, Seyed Ali Mousavi, denied any Iranian role in a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford air base in Britain, saying T

Court orders further probe into death of cashier in lottery king Martins firm

7 Of 15 MD Paediatrics Students Fail Practicals At Gandhi Medical College; KNRUHS To Inquire

KNRUHS will investigate the MD Paediatrics practical evaluation after seven of 15 students failed, with supplementary exams planned at another in

Chinese Man Arrested For Spreading Fake Rumour About Child's Grave On Apartment Roof

Chinese police confirmed there was no grave, but rather an ordinary flower bed containing animal remains.

Feature adaptation of Gary Paulsen's book 'Hatchet' in works

The streaming giant Netflix is set to develop a feature adaptation of Gary Paulsen

DC Edit | Protest Bans Wont Curb Dissent

A parliamentary panel has now come out with a recommendation that district administrations should withhold permission for rallies, processions or

Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi leads mega cleanliness drive in Malviya Nagar, personally joins road cleaning

Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi on Monday led a mega cleanliness drive at Malviya Nagar Market in the South Zone. The drive was attended by Malviya Naga

DMK says no need for it to join Congress-led protests after exit from INDIA bloc

Reacting to Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagores claim that the DMK had stayed away from protests demanding the resignation o

South Indian Bank Shifts Hyderabads B. N. Reddy Nagar Branch For Better Access

The relocated branch will continue to offer South Indian Banks range of banking products and services, supported by the Banks technology-led appr

Assam Chief Minister Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for Threatening Democratic Institutions

Assams Chief Minister accuses Rahul Gandhi of pushing India toward chaos through protests against judicial decisions. Assam Chief Minister Critic

Stray cattle menace returns to roads as rain starts

India's poverty rate seen falling to 12.1% by 2028, says World Bank

Poverty reduction to slow despite gains in jobs, consumption, and social transfers

Navy inducts INS Mangrol, third Mahe-class anti-submarine shallow-water craft in Mumbai

The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Mangrol (P82), the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval

Person responsible for controversial post against Chief Justice removed from role: KPCC President Sunny Joseph

The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has acted swiftly regarding a controversy over a social media post targeting Supreme Court Chief Jus

Office leasing steady at 66.7 msf in 9M CY2026 as GCCs drive demand

GCCs accounted for 41 per cent of office transactions in the first nine months of 2026, while flex operators contributed 24 per cent, according t

LVMH fashion and leather sales slide in Q3, dashing sector hopes

Luxury bellwether LVMH on Monday reported worse-than-expected

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Criticizes Congress Over Election Allegations

Arjun Ram Meghwal accuses Congress of blaming the Election Commission for its losses, asserting transparency in the electoral process. Union Mini

HC tells petitioner to implead successful bidder over Radial Road-II tender

Cong Removes Person Behind Post Against CJI After Backlash

Joseph said the post was made without the knowledge, consent or consultation of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) leadership.

RBL Banks Q2 net profit jumps 170% YoY

RBL Bank mobilised $3.4 billion (32,472 crore) through the Reserve Bank of Indias concessional FCNR(B) swap facility by August 31.

SpiceJet Q400 pilots refused to fly over pending salary: Sources

Mumbai/New Delhi: Around 40 pilots of SpiceJets Q400 aircraft fleet refused to fly till the airline cleared their salary dues, a stance that has

Two die in road accident in Sivaganga

Thudum Debba Urges Forest Staff To Respect Adivasi Traditions

Thudum Debba leaders urged forest staff to respect Adivasi customs during house searches and warned of an agitation over alleged violations of tr

President Appoints Braj Mohan Ram as Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday appointed senior Jharkhand BJP leader Braj Mohan Ram as the new Governor of Odisha. He will take over from the

Pope Leo to be hospitalised on Tuesday ahead of lung surgery

Pope Leo will go into hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a small growth found on one of his lungs, the Vatican said, as the pontiff kept u

SSC GD constable result 2026 OUT; over 1.97 lakh qualify, check category-wise cut off here

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the GD Constable result 2026. Over 1.97 lakh got qualified in the SSC GD constable exam. The ca

President appoints 4 new state governors; switches governors for 2 states

Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, as part of a major gubernatorial reshuffle effecte

Delhi's new protest venue Ramlila Maidan has just 3 dates available this year - check details

Ilhan Omars home raided! Federal agents search congresswomans residence over immigration fraud

LoP, Opposition leaders move SC for full disclosure of EC records on SIR

They seek independent probe and suspension of SIRas interim relief

Northeast monsoon likely to set in over south peninsula in the net two to three days

Its arrival will coincide with the withdrawal of Southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of the country, says the Regional Meteorological Cent

Family of Victim from Riyadh Airport Attack to Hold Funeral in Saudi Arabia

The family of Mohammad Yusuf Ali, a victim of the Riyadh airport attack, has decided to conduct his funeral in the city. Family of Victim from Ri

'Scream all you want, you can't stop us': Homan's blunt response to Mamdanis demand to remove ICE

Government allows 5,841 tonnes of sugar export to EU under quota-based duty concession scheme

The quantity of 5,841 MT of sugar to be exported to the EU from India under TRQ (tariff rate quota) for the year 2026-27 (October 2026 to Septemb

Dhruv Rathee Takes Dig at PM Modi After First Press Conference, Says

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his record of holding press conferences after conducting his first press

Greenland lawmakers signal support for Trump security deal

A majority of Greenlandic lawmakers signalled support for the Arctic island's recent security agreement with US President

Black Clover Season 2 Episode 3 first images released: Check release date, time, and other details

Get ready for an intense showdown in Black Clover Season 2 Episode 3, named Black Guardian, releasing on October 17, 2026. Following the thrillin

Riyadh airport closure extended until Oct 17 amid Houthi attacks

Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until Saturday, October 17, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Mon

Meet Chinas giant Jiutian drone: 6-tonne payload, 12-hour endurance and a swarm-carrying design; how powerful is Beijings flying mothership?

China has flown its large, jet-powered Jiutian drone for the first time. The aircraft is much bigger than many military drones in service today.

The Zocket Story: Building Brand Brain, the context and orchestration layer for AI-native enterprise marketing

How Zocket evolved from simplifying digital advertising to rethinking how enterprise consumer brands run marketing in an AI-native era.

Post against CJI: KPCC president says person responsible shunted out

Gharami, Porel hammer tons to put Bengal ahead

UK stocks advance on banking-sector strength

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From dissent to de-notification: Jantar Mantar and shifting protest addresses in Delhi

Delhi has seen a historical shift in designated protest venues, moving from Jantar Mantar to Ramlila Maidan. The Delhi Police de-notified Jantar

Placing aluminium foil around potted plants: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to help indoor plants thrive

Using aluminium foil around potted plants can significantly improve light distribution and contribute to healthy growth. When strategically place

HCLTech posts 21% YoY jump in Q2 net profit

Can America build warships fast enough to match China? Maine shipyard clears Pentagon test to build a second destroyer

The Pentagon has certified General Dynamics Bath Iron Works to construct a second guided-missile destroyer. This decision reflects improvements i

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Awareness events across Kadapa, Nellore mark World Arthritis Day 2026

Gujarat to Construct

A new dam near Vapi, Gujarat, aims to enhance water supply for agriculture and industry, benefiting local communities. Gujarat to Construct 159.5

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Indian Accounts by Oct 15 or Face Heavy Fines, US Warns H-1B, Green Card Holders

FBAR rules require eligible taxpayers with combined overseas account balances above $10,000 to file disclosures

Four including a toddler die after electric car hits wall and catches fire on Vijayawada West bypass

Three-year-old boy is among the deceased; victims were returning after attending a function when the accident occurred

Tennis-Qualifier Shi stuns Eala

Qualifier Shi Han

President Murmu appoints new governors for 6 states; 4 new, 2 moved

Supreme Court wants cap on trade margin for all essential medicines and medical products

Government proposes 30% trade-margin cap on patented and non-patented cancer medicines, but top court asks why a margin cap cannot be extended to

On Run For 3 Years, Madhya Pradesh Mass Shooting Accused Caught In Gurugram

The 37-year-old accused, identified as Ramusingh Dhirasingh Tomar, was traced to a warehouse in the Gopalpur GIDC area of Gurugram, Haryana. Poli

Kannur Corporation introduces double-decker bus for sightseeing during Dasara

Organised through the Kannur Corporation and KSRTCs Budget Tourism Cell, the service will operate for 10 days, allowing residents and tourists to

DC Edit | Vijays Equitable Approach Like A Breath Of Fresh Air

Handling the Leader of the Opposition whose party is an ally and member of his TVK government in the state with a spontaneous warmth that is to b

Police warn youth against social media-driven bike racing

Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj said groups of youngsters were using platforms such as Instagram and X to mobilise participants for high-s

OPCC Chief Rejects Majhi

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das on Monday strongly rejected Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhis defence of th

BJP Strengthens Agricultural Wing with New District Heads in Uttar Pradesh

The BJP has announced new district heads for its farmer wing in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to strengthen its presence among agricultural communities.

Bank of India classifies Kishore Biyani-promoted Future Enterprises account as fraud

The public sector lender disclosed the classification in a regulatory filing, citing its policy on determining and disclosing material events and

Hyderabad man convicted under POCSO to serve 20 years in prison

Hyderabad: A 28-year-old Hyderabad resident was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act by a sessions court i

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FM Sitharaman urges global action on steel overcapacity, invites worldsteel

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says unilateral tariffs only redirect surplus steel and calls for multilateral disciplines on subsidies, citi

Delhi plans uniform protocol on sterlisation, vaccination of street dogs

Proposed SOP lays down protocols for humane capture, post-operative care and release in the same locality; pilot model to be extended across the

'Soft Target': Sacked JNU Professor Denies Sexual Harassment Charge

The MP, who worked as a professor at the prestigious university in Delhi, was sacked last week after at least eleven women accused him of sexual

Telangana man arrested for impersonating DSP in Andhras Eluru

Sunil Bharti Mittal named Knight of the National Order, Frances highest civilian distinction

Mittal honoured for his role in deepening economic ties between India and France and achievements in telecommunications and digital infrastructur

India's FTAs could add up to $170 bn to GDP by 2035, cushion US tariffs

Bloomberg Economics estimates that India's expanding trade agreements could lift GDP by up to 2.1 per cent by 2035, while stronger exports elsewh

Section of Church Street caves in under garbage truck

The incident raised concerns over the condition of the road, which is part of the citys TenderSURE network designed to provide durable streets

Musk has spent $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress

Elon Musk has spent roughly $366 million

Panchayat secretary arrested for accepting 20,000 bribe in the Nilgiris

Keralam, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim get new Governors

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who had been serving as Governor of Keralam, and had been given additional charge of Tamil Nadu in March this year,

Congress Including Ministers Willing to Join, Claims State BJP Chief

Karnataka BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra claims 25 Congress MLAs, including ministers, are willing to join the BJP if elections are announced now.

Billboard with Goddess Durga beside pot of biryani sparks row in Hooghly

Earlier, another row erupted when a religious outfit circulated a poster in Siliguri, urging people to buy biryani only from Hindu shopkeepers

US-run airbase incident almost certainly directed by Iran: UK PM

London: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday, October 12, a security incident at a US-run military airbase in England was almost ce

Dictators subvert electoral systems to cling to power: Satheesan