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Zelenskyy criticised US President Donald Trump's decision to waive Russia-related sanctions and tariffs, saying the move would encourage Moscow to continue attacks on Ukraine

While hundreds of thousands protested peacefully in street marches in scores of cities, violent fringe groups targeted public buildings, looted luxury boutiques and supermarkets and attacked police

US President Donald Trump wants to take a 60-day period to analyse what imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on other countries would mean for the global economy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said here. Rubio was responding to questions on Saturday evening ahead of his departure for a week-long tour of Uzbekistan and India. I think the president wants to take the 60-day period of time to sort of analyse what imposing both sanctions and tariffs will mean to the global economy, and even to t

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that a serious incident caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta. A serious incident creating a major fire has occurred at CFB Wainwright, in Alberta, Carney said on Saturday in a social media post. Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men affected, he said. Carney said the federal government was working closely with Alberta officials and local authorities. He said he and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith were in close contact, as were thei

Rioters clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire in central Milan on Saturday, emptying Piazza del Duomo and a luxury shopping arcade when the area would usually be teeming with shoppers. The march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully. But masked protesters threw stones, paving blocks and other objects at riot police and set fire to barricades made from bar tables. Images of the aftermath showed a severely damaged carabinieri car. Police used water cannons and

Kolkata Police are investigating whether lapses in crowd management, confusion over entry and exit routes and heavy rain contributed to the stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal that left 19 people dead on Saturday evening, a senior officer said. Several eyewitnesses alleged that announcements about entry, exit and crowd movement were inadequate, leaving visitors confused during the rush hours. Locals also claimed that police deployment at the pandal was inadequate, alleging that personnel wer

A unified green taxonomy, standardised legal documentation, and tangible economic incentives are urgently needed

The food regulator flagged a Flavoured Milk vs Proprietary Food mismatch on Nescafe drinks, and bone-health and o added sugar claims on Horlicks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the stampede in Kolkata is extremely distressing and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. At least 10 people are feared dead in a stampede following a crowd surge at a community Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening. The stampede in Kolkata is extremely distressing. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest, Modi

Delhi government has set up Delhi Institute for Transformation and Innovation (DITI) on the lines of NITI Aayog, for policy-making under its goal of Viksit Dilli by 2047, officials said on Saturday. DITI will function as the Delhi government's premier advisory body for public policy, development strategy and institutional reforms, an official notification said. DITI replaces the Dialogue and Development Commission (DDC) that previously served as the think tank of the city government under AAP ru

A woman engineering student died and 14 others suffered injuries when an arch on which lighting was arranged crashed during a Dandiya event at an engineering college here on Saturday, police said. The arch fell due to wind resulting in serious injuries to the deceased. She was rushed to a nearby private hospital but died while undergoing treatment. Police said 14 others sustained injuries in the incident, but they were out of danger. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed sadness over the stud

At least 25 people were injured in a stampede-like situation arising out of a crowd surge at a community Durga Puja in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, police said. As it started raining, the crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal rushed forward, and some of them fell on the road, leading to the stampede-like situation, a senior officer said. At least 25 people were taken to the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital in serious condition, he said. West Bengal Health Minister Sarad

Food regulator FSSAI has issued notices to Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever Ltd for misleading claims on the packaging of some of their food products. In a social media post on Saturday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said notices have been issued against these two companies egarding misleading claims and non-compliances. In the case of HUL, the notice has been issued for misleading claims on its product 'Horlicks Women's Plus Chocolate Nutrition Drink 400g'. Claims such as

New prices set to come into effect from November 9, 2026; state drug controllers to monitor implementation

A Delhi-bound Emirates flight from Dubai suffered a bird hit on arrival, forcing the airline to delay the return flight by over 14 hours. The return flight was scheduled to depart at 4.25 pm on Saturday and is expected to depart at 7 am on Sunday, Emirates informed its passengers. Emirates flight EK517 from Dubai to Delhi on 17 October encountered a bird strike on arrival. As a result, the return flight EK517 from Delhi to Dubai will be delayed while the aircraft undergoes necessary repairs, the

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has razed portions of a bungalow belonging to actor Ajay Devgn and his mother in the western suburb of Juhu here, days after issuing a stop-work notice over unauthorised construction, officials said on Saturday. Ajay Devgn's office later clarified that the structure in question is not the actor's residence but a separate property that has been rented out, adding that all applicable rules, regulations and guidelines were being complied with. Civic pers

Pope Leo returned to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where dozens of well-wishers saw him off with cries of Holiness. I am better, thank you, the pope said when asked how he was as he was driven away in a black SUV. Leo, 71, had greeted patients inside the hospital before waving to well-wishers outside as he walked to the waiting vehicle. He briefly stopped when a teenage girl presented him with a homemade papal doll. His su

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, on Saturday filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a notice issued by police directing him to leave India by October 28 after he participated in a political protest, even as he received a show-cause notice from the FRRO as to why his Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status should not be cancelled. The 43-year-old actor, who had participated in a recent demonstration in Mumbai related to the agitation seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyan

On a pro forma basis, the SC ruling on AT1 bonds would result in a net loss of 5,217 crore for the quarter and Rs 4,146 crore for the half-year

The central bank chief said China supports the multilateral trading system and opposes all forms of protectionist measures

The Supreme Court has declared the right to access and use the internet as a fundamental right of children and directed the Centre to create a national database for detection of sexually explicit visual content depicting minors on digital platforms and their removal. The top court passed the order on a plea of NGO Just Rights for Children Alliance, in which it had taken note of an alarming increase in child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) that was being circulated on social media

Sisi, 71, is serving a six-year term after being reelected in December 2023

A chemical tanker carrying nine Indian seafarers, which was hit by a drone at an anchorage off Romania earlier this week, has reached the Port of Constanta, with all crew members safe, the Indian mission in Bucharest said on Saturday. Ambassador Manoj Kumar Mohapatra spoke with Romanian search and rescue bodies, including SAR Romania and MRCC Constanta, as well as the chief security officer of the tanker YARA J, the Indian Embassy in Romania said in a post on X. It was confirmed that all nine In

IDBI Bank's Q2FY27 net profit declined 39% to 2,205 crore due to a high base from an NSDL stake sale gain. Excluding the one-off, profit rose 14%

India and South Africa are 'bound together' by deep historical ties and common democratic values, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said while inaugurating a major expansion of a zinc mine operated by an Indian conglomerate in the Northern Cape province. Ramaphosa made the remarks on Friday at the inauguration of Vedanta's Gamsberg Phase II concentrator plant in Aggeneys, in the presence of Indian High Commissioner Prabhat Kumar and Consul General Ruby Jaspreet, among other dignitaries. A concentrat

The food regulator seeks to minimise exposure to added sugars during the early stages of life and proposes limits on residues of two pesticides in tea

Interest income increased 18.45 per cent Y-o-Y to 10,357 crore, supported by a 27.6 per cent rise in interest earned on advances to 7,231 crore. Interest expenses rose 13.7 per cent to 6,211 crore

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Saturday said the conventional internal security landscape, which the country has grappled with over decades, has changed irrevocably, while narcotics, cybercrime, illegal immigration and others have emerged as new challenges. Addressing the Dikshant Parade of the 78th Regular Recruit (RR) batch of IPS at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Police Academy (SVPNPA) here, he shared Union Home Minister Amit Shah's message emphasising zero-tolerance towards terrorism

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail on Saturday and asked to sign a peace bond, police sources said. Dipke was detained moments after he stepped out of his house in Delhi's Jhandewalan area to participate in the CJP's Lehra Do Tiranga protest at Connaught Place on Friday. He was arrested on Saturday morning for allegedly violating a peace bond furnished by him on October 10. Based on the assurance given in the peace bond, he was let off. We are awaitin

In the case of a Zomato Hyperpure warehouse, a company representative named a contractor as its disposal agency which FDA officials could not trace, according to the documents

India vs West Indies 5th T20I begins at 7 pm IST on Saturday, with the toss at 6:30 pm IST. Fans in India can stream the match on the JioHotstar app and website

From Marilyn Monroe's iconic gown to Cher's stage costumes, Bob Mackie bridged fashion and entertainment. His death has renewed questions about his successor as demand for archival designs rises

Ixigo reported an all-time high net profit of 63.42 crore in Q2FY27, aided by a partial stake sale in Freshbus, while revenue rose 13 per cent to 320.96 crore

The regulator has initiated prosecution against Surya Food and Agro, Dodla Dairy and Ueir Organic Foods, while issuing notices to three other operators over food safety and hygiene violations

DLF expects revenue growth to accelerate from FY28 as projects worth 75,000 crore near completion. The company also expects further price increases at The Dahlias

New Delhi [India], October 17: Most food shopping ends at the packet. Consumers read the label, check the price, look at the brand and place it in the cart. The ingredients' actual journey usually stays somewhere in between. Koski Organics Farm wants to bring more of that journey into view.

Bharucha, 60, was among the contenders for the bank's top job, with the board recommending him as its internal candidate for the position of managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO)

An RTI reply says no order has been issued for the extra 50 days of employment allotted to eligible forest-rights holders under MNREGA, raising questions about the provision under VB-G RAM G

New Delhi [India], October 17: Bringing together the richness of Indian craftsmanship and a contemporary approach to occasion dressing, Tasva, the premium Indian menswear brand by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. and designer Tarun Tahiliani, presented its latest menswear collection at Lakm Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Reimagining traditional menswear through modern silhouettes, intricate detailing and a refined colour palette, the showcase celebrated indiv

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: Set within one of the world's 36 biodiversity hotspots in the Sahyadris, and a short drive from Mumbai and Pune, Dharana introduces a new approach to wellness, bringing together advanced science, Indian healing intelligence and the restorative power of nature. A new journey towards lasting wellbeing begins with a deeper understanding of the body, mind and their connection with nature. Moving beyond conventional wellness, Dharana seeks to understand what

The digital billing and payments company will use the investment to expand teams, infrastructure, AI initiatives and product development at its India innovation hub

Profit before tax and minority interest rose 21.3 per cent year-on-year to 23,191.75 crore in Q2 FY27 from 19,126.33 crore in Q2 FY26

The Chennai-based retailer has added 54 Karnataka showrooms through Unilet and is preparing for its first major Dussehra and Diwali festive season in the state

Net interest income grew 12 per cent to Rs 15,371 crore, while provisions fell 52 per cent and gross NPA ratio improved to 1.16 per cent

New Delhi [India], October 17: Freyr Energy, India's second-largest residential rooftop solar company under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, announced Rohit Sharma, India's World Cup-winning captain, as its first-ever brand ambassador. The association launches with 'Solar Ho, Toh Freyr Ho!', a nationwide campaign built on a simple idea: rooftop solar is a 30-year decision, and it deserves a company that delivers year after year. The campaign also features an ad film, Rishta Pakka, with Rohi

While 'Waves of Revolution' focused on Jayaprakash Narayan's Bihar movement, 'Prisoners of Conscience' documented voices of political prisoners

India is expected to keep importing Russian crude at close to current levels after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs mandated by a new law on major buyers of Russian oil, analysts said. Trump issued an executive order late on Friday waiving the sanctions, restrictions, and duties under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, a day before a 30-day deadline for enforcement expired. He signed the law on September 18. The law authorised tariffs of up to 100 per ce

HDFC Bank Q2FY27 result: Net profit rises 4.7% to 19,510 cr, NII up 9.7%

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday urged graduating law students to uphold justice, defend liberty and remain committed to constitutional values, saying the legal profession demands courage, integrity and the ability to listen to voices that often go unheard. Addressing the 34th annual convocation of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) here, he said legal education must go beyond academic learning and prepare students to engage with diverse perspectives and serve socie

Policymakers see December as the likeliest time for a rate increase, while rising bond yields, high energy costs, AI investment and uncertainty over US policy complicate the outlook for next year