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Ukrainian businesses lost $7.7 billion from Russian strikes, PM says

Russian attacks have caused $7.7 billion in direct losses for Ukrainian businesses this year, Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi said. Mor

Swachhata Campaign generated nearly Rs 6,000 crore from scrap in 5 years: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said the government has generated nearly Rs 6,000 crore or more in revenue over the past five years throu

ED arrests RTGS agent involved in Rs 2.6 crore digital arrest of Goa woman

Digital Desk | Panaji, Oct 19 (IANS) The ED arrested an RTGS agent working for a cybercrime gang involved in the digital arrest of a Goa woman an

NSE announces Muhurat trading timings for Nov 8 Diwali session

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) on Monday announced the timings for the special live trad

CM Lalduhoma Meets Naidu, Invites AP Investors, Seeks Jobs for Mizo Youth

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday invited his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu to explore investment opportunities in the

Sweden's Centre Party leader to explore forming government

Sweden's parliament speaker said on Monday he has asked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist to explore the grounds for forming a new go

Stop protecting drug traffickers: Punjab BJP tells DGP

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 19 (IANS) Former Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Monday urged the AAP government to stop protecting drug traf

Tiger Shroff attack: Congress accuses Maha govt of shielding organised crime syndicates

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the MahaYuti government following a high-profile firing incident targeting ac

Bengal: Two killed, one injured in Siliguri road accident

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 19 (IANS) Two young men lost their lives on the spot in a head-on collision between a bike and a scooter on the old b

Bihar: Buxar MP seeks LS Speakers intervention over defamation notice by IPS officer

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 19 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the suspicious death of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari and an alleged staged encounter in

Asian Para Games: Soumya, Radha clinch gold and silver; Rakshita Raju bags bronze

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 19 (IANS) India's medal tally kept rising at the Asian Para Games as Soumya, Radha Venaktesh and Rakshita Raju added m

Tennis-Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

World number six Elina Svitolina said on Monday that she and former tennis player

Emotional Birthday Wishes from Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary for Daughter Ekleens Second Birthday

Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary celebrate their daughter Ekleens second birthday with heartfelt messages on social media. Emotional Birthday W

Two rounds of discussions held with students on hunger strike: JNU administration

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday said that it had held two rounds of discussions with the protesters and its administration was provid

Polish PM Donald Tusk to visit India from October 21-23, hold talks with PM Modi

Modi and Tusk will hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on October 22 to review the full range of India-Poland relations. The two countries elevated

Beyond Diwali sales, Sivakasi eyes global fireworks market with exports

India's fireworks capital is drawing interest from overseas buyers as Tamil Nadu pushes for export-friendly policies, modernisation and improved

Long Queues Continue at Sabarimala Shrine for Aravana Payasam

Visuals aired on TV channels showed that nearly a third of the counters distributing the 'aravana payasam' were closed, and long lines were in fr

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Announces Major Development Projects for Madurantakam and Dharapuram

Tamil Nadus CM announces 1,439 crore water scheme and various development projects for Madurantakam and Dharapuram. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Ann

World Uyghur Congress weekly brief raises concerns over forced labour, Uyghur assimilation and transnational repression

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised concerns over alleged human rights abuses in East Turkistan, including forced labour linked to desert

Extreme-left could seek to disrupt French presidential election, warns PM

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Monday that intelligence agencies had briefed the government of the risk that extreme-left politi

Sopra Steria leases 4.74 lakh sq ft office space in Noida for 15 years

The French technology company has leased office space at Maconns Grande in Noida's Sector 132 for 15 years at a monthly rent of Rs 3.755 crore, w

Selena Gomez says vaping changed her voice and warns fans about nicotine

Highlights Selena Gomez says heavy nicotine vaping has changed her voice and urges fans not to take up the habit. The singer and actor has stoppe

Gymnastics-Nassar judge says gymnastics still failing athletes despite reforms

Gymnastics is still failing athletes in almost every

French Prime Minister calls for partial curfews after weekend riots

French Prime

PM congratulates Mona Agarwal on winning Gold and setting a new Asian Para Games Record

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated Mona Agarwal on winning Gold in the Womens 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Ga

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel ready to strike enemies at moments notice

I say to our enemies: Do not test us -- you will receive harsher blows than you have suffered to date, Benjamin Netanyahu said

BJP begins preparations for 2027 Himachal Assembly polls, LoP Jairam Thakur targets Congress government

With the 2027 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections approaching, political activity in the state is gaining momentum, with the Bharatiya Janata Par

Karnataka SIR: 37 voters declare themselves dead

Bengaluru: Karnatakas Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has revealed a series of unusual entries, including 37 applications whe

Speed Up Utilisation of SC and ST Sub-Plan Funds: Bhatti

Bhatti Vikramarka Reviews Department-Wise Progress in Utilisation of Funds

Saidabad Police Arrest Man For Posing as Woman And Extorting Victims

Preliminary investigation suggests hundreds of people may have fallen victim, not only in Telangana but in other states and abroad, including Dub

Delhi High Court permits 16-year-old rape survivor to terminate 31-week pregnancy

Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, the procedure can be done till 20 weeks of gestation period in ordinary cases and 24 weeks in cer

Kiaasa Launches Premium No-Discount Brand

VMPL Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19: Ahead of the festive Navratri shopping season, leading ethnic wear retailer Kiaasa today announce

Maharashtra Man Impersonates Ministers Aide, Swindles Social Worker of

A man in Maharashtras Khed district duped a social worker by posing as a ministers aide, taking 5,000 for a promised meeting. Maharashtra Man Imp

Visually Impaired People Need Accessible Streets, Not Sympathy: Kerala HC Judge

Those who claim to have sight are blind. They don't see the footpaths, pedestrian paths or pedestrian crossings, he said, pointing out that vehic

Signature Global enters senior living with Manasum, eyes 575 cr sales

The companies will develop 164 senior living units at Sarvam DXP in Gurugram, with prices starting at around Rs 3.7 crore per unit and handover e

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI match: Check live streaming, pitch report, weather forecast and playing XIs

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI match: Afghanistan begin their UAE ODI Tri-Series campaign against Zimbabwe, who arrive after a 99-run win over B

SC upholds cancellation of patta over Tamil Nadu water body, orders alternative site for 20 flat owners

A Bench of Justices S.V.N. Bhatti and N.V. Anjaria directed the Tamil Nadu government to allot a suitable site to the 20 flat owners within six m

Uttar Pradesh govt approves industrial enclave projects worth 480 crore

Uttar Pradesh has approved two industrial enclave projects worth 480 crore across 420 acres in Gorakhpur and Banda to strengthen infrastructure,

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Granted Bail in Jantar Mantar Protest Case

Das and Ranka were arrested by Delhi Police on October 13 following a flash protest organised by CJP against the exclusion of Jantar Mantar from

Seedhe Maut enter Call of Duty, a big moment for Indian hip-hop

Hyderabad: Indian hip-hop has a reason to turn up the volume! Seedhe Mauts track Raat Ki Rani features in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, taking

Trump says Washington golf course project to start immediately, despite judge's order

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DMK questions Tamil Nadu govt over 137-kg meth seizure; MDMK's Vaiko accuses CEC of voter deletions

DMK Advocate Wing Deputy Secretary I Paranthamen on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government's response to the seizure of 137 kg of methamphet

Swedish appeals court fines ex-national security adviser for gross negligence

A Swedish appeals court on Monday

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty close over 1% lower; private bank, IT stocks push markets lower

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices : Markets closed over 1 per cent lower on Monday as losses in private banks and IT stocks overwhelmed gains in metals

Naidu Accuses YSRCP of Using Interstate Criminals to Create Tensions

Naidu alleged that YSRCP had brought gangs, rowdies and criminals from Punjab, other states and interstate networks to create disturbances in pla

At least 20 Yemeni fighters killed as Houthis target military camp with ballistics

A deadly Houthi missile attack on a military training camp in Shabwa province killed at least 20 coalition fighters. The attack also resulted in

US, Uzbekistan discuss critical minerals cooperation as Tashkent plans major production expansion

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed cooperation in critical minerals, infrastructure and space with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister, as the

Neha Bora moves High Court against Delhi police notice to execute

New Delhi, Oct 19, (PTI) All India Students Association (AISA) President Neha Bora on Monday approached the Delhi High Court against a Delhi Poli

Prior nod to probe bribe demand by police personnel not needed under anti-graft law: Supreme Court

The significant observation was made by a Bench of Justices S.V.N. Bhatti and N.V. Anjaria in its judgment delivered on October 16

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade and profit booking

Private banks drag benchmarks as crude prices and weak global cues weigh on sentiment, while PSU banks buck the trend

SC stays execution of death sentence of convict in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of the death sentence for Mohammad Tanvir related to the Ahmedabad bomb blasts. A bench agreed to hear

Delhis new e-rickshaw policy: 4-passenger limit and speed limit. Here's how you can submit suggestions

Delhis draft e-rickshaw policy proposes a four-passenger limit, a 25 kmph speed cap, mandatory driving licences and PSV badges, and stricter acti

India Wins 3 Bronze Medals At U23 Wrestling Worlds As Jaskaran, Chandermohan And Rohit Shine

Jaskaran Singh (65kg), Chandermohan (79kg) and Rohit (57kg) clinched bronze medals at the U23 World Wrestling Championships with victories in the

Delhi Lok Adalat on October 25: How to settle your pending traffic challans

Delhi motorists can seek settlement of eligible pending traffic challans at the National Lok Adalat on October 25. Here is how to check eligibili

Mobile Phone Found Inside Kannur Central Prison, Case Registered

According to police, the phone was found abandoned behind Cell No: 6 in the prison's CD Block during a routine inspection

HFCL's Q2 net profit jumps over fivefold to Rs 394 crore, revenue rises 144%

HFCL Limited on Monday reported a more than fivefold increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 394.22 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compa

Musks SpaceX, Tesla results to test AI spending as merger speculation builds

SpaceX and Tesla are expected to report third-quarter results on consecutive days this week. This reporting will provide investors insight into b

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Reunite Owners with 108 Lost Smartphones Worth

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police successfully returned 108 lost smartphones valued at 25 lakh to their rightful owners, bringing joy to many. Gautam Bud

Rupee falls 3 paise to close at 94.92 against U.S. dollar

The rupee snapped its six-session winning streak and settled in negative territory amid continued pressure from foreign institutional investor ou

Houthi rebels strike a government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 fighters

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired two ballistic missiles at a government military camp in Southern Yemen, killing at least 20 soldiers. The camp

BCCI appoints Ramesh Powar to Men's Selection Committee; Pragyan Ojha to chair panel

The BCCI has appointed former India cricketer Ramesh Powar to its men's selection committee following Ajit Agarkar's exit as chief selector. Prag

3 Killed In Manipur Violence, Locals Take Bodies To Chief Minister's House

According to local MLA Thokchom Lokeshor Singh, the victims had gone to collect firewood in the area near the boundary between Imphal East and Ku

Altimetrik Opens Healthcare & Life Sciences Center of Excellence in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 19: Altimetrik, an AI engineering company, today opened its Healthcare & Life Sciences Center of Excellenc

PM Modi Expected to Attend Dussehra Celebrations in Delhis IP Extension

Prime Minister Modi may join the grand Dussehra festivities in Delhis IP Extension, with extensive preparations underway for the event. PM Modi E

Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar attacks BJP over economic policies

Wadettiwar said rising prices of essential commodities and increasing household expenses had put pressure on family budgets. He alleged that the

Terrorism squad probes vehicle attack that critically injured Australian lawmaker

Australian lawmaker

Russian oil exports by Arctic route jump amid world freight crisis, data shows

Russia's oil exports through its Northern Sea Route (NSR) in 2026

Andhra SEC Asks Officials to Ensure Peaceful Local Body Polls

We have directed officials to take stringent measures to ensure that local body elections are conducted peacefully, freely and impartially across

Kolkata stampede: Three Durga Puja committees issued fire safety notices

The notices were issued to Chetla Agrani, Ballygunge Cultural Association and Tridhara Sammilani after a high-level fire services team inspected

RBI conducts 1 lakh cr Variable Rate Repo auction to push liquidity into banking system

RBI last conducted a VRR auction to push liquidity into the banking system on July 29, 2026

In the late 1800s, Americans planted lesser celandine for its bright yellow flowers; it escaped gardens, reached 31 states and covered 400 acres in one Ohio park

Lesser celandine, once embraced for its beauty, has turned into a significant environmental challenge across multiple regions. This invasive plan

Free Coaching Initiative for Aspiring Doctors and Engineers in Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government offers free coaching for JEE and NEET to students based on their 10th-grade scores and family income. Free Coaching

Axis Bank, Visa launch festive credit card campaign with Shahid Kapoor

The campaign centres on a film in which Shahid Kapoor uses an Axis Bank Visa Credit Card to fulfil a young girls wishes through a magical dollhou

Vijay Announces Multi-Crore Development Packages for Madurantakam, Dharapuram Seats

Both the seats reserved for SC were won by the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the by-elections

A week into protests, Jamia takes steps to resolve issues

New Delhi: A week into the hunger strike called by the students of Jamia Millia Islamia University, the administration, on Monday, October 19, ha

Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation

France's president has refused the resignation of his interior minister, who says police lost control during nationwide protests that turned viol

L&T Technology Services posts 548 crore Q2 profit, declares dividend

L&T Technology Services reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 3,040 crore in the second quarter and declared an interim dividend of

Pragyan Ojha Replaces Agarkar As Chief Selector, Ramesh Powar Joins Panel

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed the appointment of former pacer Pragyan Ojha as the new chief selector of the me

France violence: Protesters block Louvre Museum as unrest spreads

Around half a million people took to the streets across France to protest the surging cost of living, marking the culmination of four weeks of de

AISA chief Neha Bora moves Delhi HC against police notice over keeping peace bond

Neha Bora, President of All India Students' Association, is contesting a notice from the Delhi Police. This notice requests her to execute a bond

Beyond air power: How long-range missiles are reshaping the rules of war

Long-range precision strikes are increasingly reshaping military operations and strategies across various countries. The focus on missiles and ro

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Set to Strengthen Ties During India Visit

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit India from October 21-23 to enhance strategic partnerships and discuss key bilateral issues. Polish

Sensex tumbles 876 points; Nifty drops below 22,900 dragged by private banks

Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices ended sharply lower on Monday after two days of a rally, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and

SC Rejects PIL on Systemic, Digital Vulnerabilities in Public Exams

The plea also sought directions to the committee to independently examine and evaluate a permanent secure digital examination infrastructure hybr

'Hindi cinema felt like a family': Anupam Kher shares old video with Amitabh Bachchan, recalls Bollywood's golden period'

Anupam Kher shared an old rehearsal video with Amitabh Bachchan from the Jumma Chumma show in London, recalling the camaraderie and fun of the 19

Houthi rebels strike government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 fighters

The rebels fired ballistic missiles on the al-Alam military camp in the southern province of Shabwa

Asian Para Games 2026: Nishad Kumar wins gold in men's long jump T47 event

The two-time Paralympic silver-medallist will also compete in his pet event, high jump T47, in the ongoing Games.

Rajasthan Man Held in Shamshabad ATM Theft Case, 4 Others Absconding

Rashid has an extensive criminal background with 46 cases previously registered against him across Gurugram, Delhi, Faridabad, Rewari, and other

Loose masala powder banned? Maharashtras new spice rules explained

We all will die one day: Ecuador priest dies after crucifix falls on him during sermon

In a heartbreaking incident during a sermon in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Roman Catholic priest Father Patricio Alfredo Snchez Molinari was tragically k