25-year-old woman dies by suicide at her residence in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 25-year-old woman died by suicide at her residence in Hyderabad on Thursday morning. The incident took place in Mailardevpally. Resi

Bald truths: the high cost of quick-fix hair cures

Pop-up hair treatment camps and miracle regrowth schemes are preying on mens insecurities, promising instant fixes but leaving a trail of burns,

Rama Ekadashi 2025: Date, Shubh Muhurat, rituals, significance of the Sacred Fast and more

Devotees across India celebrate Rama Ekadashi today, October 17, 2025. This sacred day honors Lord Vishnu. It falls on the eleventh day of Kartik

SIT Arrests Sabarimala Gold Case Accused

Prime accused in Sabarimala gold theft case arrested after interrogation; SIT to seek custody for detailed probe into missing temple ornaments.

Pak ready for talks with Afghanistan, but only on 'legitimate' and 'respectful conditions': PM Sharif

Pakistan is ready for talks with Afghanistan on legitimate and mutually respectful conditions following recent border clashes. Prime Minister She

Govt bats for dynamic database for agri trade

NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Secretary, TV Somanathan, has directed the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Secretary to create a dynamic database wi

Under Armour Echo Review: A new direction in sneaker culture

First and foremost, this isnt a performance shoe; its a new manifesto on movement, comfort, and culture

Bihar elections news live updates: Former Lok Sabha MP and RJD leader Sarfaraz Alam joins Jan Suraaj

Why does the earths magnetic field have weak spots?

Taliban Blame Pakistan for Twin Drone Strikes on Kabul

Ceasefire follows deadly cross-border clashes that killed dozens and injured hundreds as UN urges lasting peace between the neighbours.

Srinagar Diary | Omar completes one year as J&K CM

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah completed one year in office on October 16. He became the first CM after the National Conference won the first assem

OxygenOS 16: OnePluss smartest, smoothest software yet with smarter AI, refined design & more - all you need to know

OnePlus unveils OxygenOS 16, built on Android 16, featuring enhanced AI integration with Plus Mind and Google Gemini. The update introduces refin

Govinda breaks his silence on accusations of being late on film sets: 'I've been defamed for...'

During a conversation on Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Govinda addressed rumours about negative publicity. He said gossip circles and media ou

Abujhmarh, North Bastar dists Naxal-free: Shah

RAIPUR: More than 150 Maoists led by senior Naxal leader Rupesh and woman commander Ranita in-charge of Maad division of Dandakaranya Special Zon

Italian model Pamela Genini dead after being stabbed 24 times by boyfriend in Milan

Model Pamela Genini was found dead in her Milan apartment after being brutally stabbed. Her former boyfriend, Gianluca Soncin, is accused of the

Stock Market Live Updates 17 October 2025:

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE:

Census pre-test from November 10 to November 30; self-enumeration during November 1-10

India's Census 2027 pre-test for houselisting begins November 10, testing digital methods and questionnaires. This crucial step precedes the main

Who is Harcharan Singh Bhullar? IPS arrested after caught red handed taking bribe, CBI found piles of cash, luxury cars, 40 imported liquor bottles during raid; watch video

CBI arrested Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar after he was allegedly caught red-handed taking bribe of Rs 8 lakhs from a bu

Good news for iPhone users: Apple set to roll out iOS 26.0.2 update, key features, eligible models and what to expect

iOS 26.0.2 is set to enhance performance, fix battery drain, and resolve connectivity issues like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi bugs. The update focuses on

Muslim-Yadav vs Mahila-Yuva: Battlelines are drawn in Bihar

NEW DELHI: The Bihar Assembly elections appear to be centred around competing versions of the MY formula. The RJD is relying on its traditional M

Chennai set for more rain, thunderstorms as Tamil Nadu braces for wet weekend

Tamil Nadu is bracing for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms through October 19, with heavy showers predicted for coastal and interior distric

AIMIM leader Sheikh Munir joins BRS ahead of Jubilee Hills bypoll

Hyderabad: In a development ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, Borabanda division AIMIM president Sheikh Munir joined the Bharat Ra

Diplomat Season 4 Release Date Update: When will next season air? Here's cast, what to expect and production

Diplomat Season 4 release date update reveals Netflix has renewed the hit political thriller. Production begins this fall. Keri Russell, Rufus Se

Putin-Trump call: Russia says Tomahawk to Ukraine threatens peace; plans for Summit on cards

US nears tariff relief for auto industry after lobbying push

The White House is set to extend a tariff relief program for the US auto industry, a move that will benefit carmakers like Ford and GM. This five

Delhi to see clear skies and mild temperatures through the weekend, next week

Delhi NCR anticipates clear skies and mild temperatures, with lows around 19C and highs near 31C. Despite pleasant weather, air quality remains i

Wells Fargo settlement sends checks up to $5,000 to customers are you eligible?

Wells Fargo settlement checks are on the way. California customers could get up to $5,000. The bank agreed to a $19.5 million class-action payout

Blinkit scales but drags parents profits; Zeptos massive haul

Deepinder Goyal-led Eternal saw its second-quarter adjusted revenue grow 65% from last year, even as its profit narrowed. Zepto has raised $450 m

US judge lifts travel curbs on Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

New York: A federal judge has lifted travel restrictions for Mahmoud Khalil, allowing the Palestinian activist to speak at rallies and other even

Delhi-NCR pollution update: National Capital wakes up to 'poor' air quality for third consecutive day, IMD predicts...

The 24-hour average AQI in Delhi was recorded at 235, which falls in the 'poor' category. Check the full list here

Not Ben Stokes, THIS 1999-born player to lead England in 1st T20I vs New Zealand

Ahead of the high-voltage England tour fo New Zealand, take a look at the full list of Playing XI for the upcoming T20I game between the two side

Delhi chokes as air quality hits seasons worst, smog to set in before Diwali

Delhi-NCR's air quality worsened to its poorest level of the season, with the AQI reaching 245. Meteorologists warn of further deterioration over

Bihar elections: Mad scramble for INDIA bloc seat deal

PATNA: The Congress released the partys first list of 48 candidates late on Thursday nighta day before the deadline for filing nominations for th

Ahead Of Winter, Delhi Steps Up Measures To Combat Air Pollution

Delhi's winter anti-pollution plan for 2025-26 is now active, with authorities stepping up measures across dust control, vehicles, construction,

Logistics 2.0: Why every D2C brand needs an AI-powered backend

AI is altering logistics for D2C brands by shifting decision-making from intuition to real-time, data-driven insights.

UGRO doubles disbursals as it shifts to fast loans for festive season rush

Founder Shachindra Nath says September marked near-record disbursements as consumption resilience and GST cuts fuelled demand among India's small

US Chamber Of Commerce Sues Team Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

The US Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration for imposing a $100,00 annual fee for new H-1B visa applications, claiming the fee i

Radio jockey from Kerala Suraj Sudhan on dubbing for Rishab Shetty in Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1

Suraj Sudhan, a radio jockey from Kerala, who dubbed for Rishab Shetty in the Malayalam version of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, calls the opportu

Major companies announce massive layoffs in 2025 amid AI transformation and economic restructuring: Intel, Meta, Starbucks among many

Major companies like Intel, Microsoft, and Amazon are cutting thousands of jobs. This wave of layoffs is driven by AI adoption and economic chall

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was once almost electrocuted during a show, and it inspired one of the bands greatest songs

Rock legend Ace Frehley, KISS co-founder and solo artist, passed away at 74. His death followed complications from a fall at his home. Frehley's

Ace Frehley Dead: Why KISS' original lead guitarist left the band in 1982, and later rejoined

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and a founding member of KISS, has passed away at 74. Known for his iconic 'Spaceman' persona and electr

After 'productive' phone call, Trump to meet Putin in Hungary to discuss war in Ukraine

The planned meeting comes ahead of Trump's scheduled discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, focusing on arm

Shots Fired Again at Kapil Sharmas Restaurant in Surrey

The staff were inside the Kap's Cafe at the time of the shooting, but fortunately, no one was injured, it added.

Technical charts signal momentum in SBI Life, says Shivangi Sarda of Motilal Oswal

Ghosts Season 5 Release Time: Release schedule, cast, trailer, how to watch live or stream online in US, UK, Canada, Australia

Ghosts Season 5 release time has been confirmed by CBS. The new season of the hit comedy will premiere on October 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Fans can st

Amid Hamas targeting Gaza civilians in new attacks, US President Donald Trump gives BIG warning: 'No choice,...kill..'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned that the United States may be forced to take military action against Hamas if the group continues ta

Manoj Bajpayee slams 'fake' video creator for unethical use of his personality ahead of Bihar election: 'Stop spreading such...'

Calling out the party for their unethical use of the video, which Manoj shot for a streaming platform, the actor penned a long note quoting the o

Yemen Houthi Military Chief Dies from Israeli Airstrike Wounds

The Houthis have acknowledged the killing of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, who had been sanctioned by the United Nations over his ro

Indian peacekeepers carved special place for themselves, earned goodwill: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu praises Indian peacekeepers for their gender inclusion, community empowerment, and dedication to United Nations peacekee

'Thrilled, Looking Forward To Meeting PM Modi At NDTV World Summit': Rishi Sunak

Britain's former prime minister Rishi Sunak said he is thrilled and looking forward to participating at the NDTV World Summit to be held in Delhi

LG Manoj Sinha To Lead Indian Delegation To Kalmykia, Russia For Return Of Buddha Relics

JAMMU, Oct 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced his departure to Kalmykia, Russia, where he will lead a delegation to bring back the sac

Peru's President refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave at least 1 dead, 100 injured

About 100 people were also injured, including 80 police officers and 10 journalists, according to authorities, who said they were investigating t

Trump to Meet Putin in Hungary After Talks with Zelenskyy

Trump's announcement came shortly after finishing a call with Putin on Thursday.

Green firecrackers vs regular firecrackers? Know the basic difference between the two ahead of Diwali 2025

Many environmental experts have recommended green crackers over regular ones, so letus explore the basic differences and the significant differen

Ace Frehley death reason: What caused the death of Kiss original lead guitarist and founding member at 74?

Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist and founding member of Kiss, has died at 74. Known for his Space Ace persona and pyrotechnic guitar performa

Morning Brief Podcast: Exporting Bollywood: Strategy, Scale, Survival

Column | Growing up with Kali in Kolkata

The city has always celebrated the fierce goddess over Diwali. Its time to remember what she stands for

History of a movement | Review of The Dravidian Pathway by Vignesh Rajahmani

An account of how the DMK converted the Dravidian movement into a political and electoral force

Unaccounted cash seized at Sub-Registrar offices in Tiruvannamalai, Jolarpet, Arcot

Will meet Putin in Budapest, says Trump after 'productive' call

US President Donald Trump said he would meet Russia's Vladimir Putin in Hungary after a very productive call Thursday, and questioned Kyiv's push

United Nations condemns military takeover in Madagascar as coup leader to be quickly sworn in as President

Col. Michael Randrianirina is due to be sworn in as Madagascars leader at a ceremony at the High Constitutional Court after Ousted President Andr

NER wins Inter-Regional Football Tournament

By Our Reporter Shillong, Oct 15: The 5-day POWERGRID Inter-Regional Football Tournament 2025 culminated in a thrilling finale at the SAI Ground,

Meghalaya vs Mizoram: No play possible on Day 2

By Our Reporter Shillong, Oct 16: Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 plate group match between Meghalaya and Mizoram proved to be equally frustrat

Trump critic John Bolton indicted for mishandling classified info

Former Trump advisor John Bolton faces criminal charges. He is indicted on 18 counts related to classified information. Trump called Bolton a ad

Morning Digest: Mahagatbandhan manages to settle seat-sharing deal; pre-test for Census first phase to be held from November 10, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Ex-Trump Aide Bolton Charged Over Classified Info

The 18-count indictment also suggests classified information was exposed when operatives believed linked to the Iranian regime hacked Bolton's em

Doseja, opener Sangwan hit double tons as Delhi amass 529/4

GROUP D Hyderabad, Oct 16: Young opener Sanat Sangwan (211 no) and debutant Ayush Doseja (209) hit contrasting double hundreds as Delhi made full

Review of A Different Story, poetry by Amlanjyoti Goswami

The poets understanding of people results in a collection of over 200 verses both profound and affecting in its restraint

Islamic prayer timings in US: Check Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha time on October 17 in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix

Islamic prayers follow a structured schedule tied to the sun's position. Five daily prayers are observed at dawn, afternoon, late afternoon, suns

Israel, Hamas Trade Barbs Over Hostage Remains

A dispute over the return of hostages' bodies held by Hamas threatens to derail the truce and other unresolved elements of the plan, including di

Secrets in the dark | Review of Susan ChoisFlashlight,shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025

With almost Mrquezian descriptions, Choi lends elegance to this story about a migrant family while lifting it from its political moorings

Deepika Padukone becomes the new voice of Meta AI

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has joined hands with Meta, becoming the new voice for Meta AI across multiple countries. She announced the colla

Actors Huma Qureshi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sanya Malhotra and Pooja Hegde at Ramesh Tauranis Diwali party in Mumbai

Actors Huma Qureshi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sanya Malhotra and Pooja Hegde at Ramesh Tauranis Diwali party in Mumbai on Wednesday. (PTI)

Know thy villain | Review of The Menon Investigation by Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari

In this police procedural set in Kerala, male protagonists are the victims of an unjust patriarchal society

Nikki Minaj revokes upcoming album release, pins Jay-Z

American rapper Nikki Minaj has shared that she has cancelled her new album, and she has pinned it on senior rapper Jay-Z. The 42-year-old rapper

Kapil Sharmas cafe in Canada attacked for third time

Comedian Kapil Sharmas cafe in Canada was reportedly targeted in another shooting incident. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating afte

An artist is invested with the responsibility of propaganda: Dibakar Banerjee

In the latest edition of The Hindu Mind, Dibakar Banerjee engages in thought-provoking conversation with The Hindus Anuj Kumar.

Shilpa Shetty cancels intl trip after court denies stay on LOC

Actress Shilpa Shetty has decided to cancel her planned foreign trip after the Bombay High Court recently refused to grant her permission, amidst

Scientists move closer to confirming existence of dark matter

Scientists are confident that dark matter exists because of its gravitational effects on a grand scale in the universe

Armys New Generation Vehicle Logistics Hub Comes Up In Leh To Boost Operational Readiness

Leh/Jammu, Oct 16: A new generation vehicle logistics hub for the armed forces has come up in Leh, with satellite hubs planned in important borde

US Carries Out New Strike Against Suspected Drug Vessel In Caribbean

The US military carried out a new strike on Thursday against a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, and in what is believed to be the first su

Wild Tamil Nadudocumentary premieres at Sathyam Cinemas

Former KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies At 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for US glam rock group KISS, has died, his family said. He was 74.

T.N. Fire and Rescue Services on high alert ahead of Deepavali

About 24 key locations have been identified for special monitoringwhere additional vehicles and personnel from other districts will be deployed

Kiss rock band guitarist Ace Frehley's musicians' group, members, family statement, fan army, albums, songs and performances: All details here

Kiss rock band guitarist Ace Frehley has died at the age of 74 after being placed on life support following a fall at home. Known as The Spaceman

US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, citing harmful impact on American businesses

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration over a new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas. The Chamber argues the fee is unlawf

Zelensky Arrives In Washington For Arms Talks With Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes the momentum of the Middle East peace deal will help end the war in Ukraine, he said Thursday after arriving i

Naruvi Hospitals performs Robotic Total Knee Replacement surgery

Candlelight before codification

In Beawar, Rajasthan, the birthplace of the Right to Information movement, people reckon with a looming setback while celebrating 20 years of a h

Bombay HC grants anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkars father in a road rage and kidnapping case

Justice N. R. Borkar, while allowing the pleas, directed Dilip Khedkar to pay 4 lakh to the victim, Prahlad Kumar, within six weeks and deposit 1