Veteran Actress-Singer Raavu Balasaraswathi Devi Passes Away at 97

Beginning her artistic journey as a child actor, Balasaraswathi Devis immense talent soon drew the attention of renowned filmmaker K. Subramaniam

Pankaj Dheer: How 'moustache stupidity' cost him Arjun's role but destiny made him Mahabharat's Karna

Pankaj Dheer death: Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, renowned for his portrayal of Karna in B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat, passed away at 68. He initially

Delhi HC protects Kumar Sanu' s personality rights

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday protected singer Kumar Sanus personality and publicity rights, ordering the removal of objectionable videos and

Mayawati to address key BSP meeting in Lucknow on Thursday

Lucknow: BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati will address a crucial meeting of the partys state-level office-bearers in Lu

Husband, in-laws booked for womans suicide in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A woman killed her twin toddlers and died by suicide in Hyderabads Balanagar on Tuesday, October 14. Her husband and in-laws were book

Five accused in Zubeen Garg's death in Assam remanded to judicial custody

The court, expressing concern for their safety, also ruled that they should be sent to a jail where there were fewer prisoners

Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam on his birthday

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday paid a heartfelt tribute to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his birthday. Th

Seven held for gambling in Hyderabad, Rs 2.3 lakh cash seized

Hyderabad: Seven people were arrested for gambling in Hyderabads Alwal on Tuesday, October 14, by special operations team of Cyberabad police. Ca

Durgapur gang-rape: Survivors male friend arrested, brought to crime scene for reconstruction

The male friend of a Durgapur gang-rape survivor was arrested and produced in court, bringing the total accused to six. He was taken to the crime

Telangana Govt gearing up for paddy purchase from farmers; 148.03 lakh metric tonne production registered in Kharif 2025

State registered record 148 LMT production in Kharif

Pankaj Dheer movies and TV shows: Check full list of Karna-famed actor's work apart from BR Chopra's Mahabharat

Veteran television actor Pankaj Dheer has passed away at the age of 68. He was known for his roles as Karna in Mahabharat and king Shiv Dutt in C

Dubai court sends Hyderabad woman to jail for 25 years

Hyderabad: A Dubai court has sent a 24-year-old Hyderabad woman, Ameena Begum, to jail for 25 years over charges of possessing drugs. Following t

Nehru Delivered Greatest Hindustani Speech In 1947 Before His Tryst With Destiny Remarks: Ramesh

New Delhi, Oct 15: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday highlighted that before Indias first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his

Two youth held with country-made bombs

What are green firecrackers that Delhi-NCR residents can burst this Deepavali

As Delhi-NCR battles rising pollution levels, the Supreme Court allows limited use of eco-friendly green firecrackers heres what they are and wh

China files WTO complaint against India over EV & battery subsidies, urges New Delhi to rectify 'wrongdoings'

Chinas Commerce Ministry has urged India to rectify what it called wrongdoings, after filing a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO)

CHILLING video footage of Hamas public execution of 8 blindfolded men in Gaza emerges amid US President Donald Trump's 'disarm' warning

Amid US President Donald Trumps stern warning to Hamas on Tuesday, that if they will not surrender their weapons, or US will disarm them; videos

Zepto tops LinkedIns 2025 Top Startups India List for the 3rd time, followed by Lucidity, Swish

NEW DELHI, Oct 15: Quick commerce platform Zepto has secured the top spot on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Startups India list for the third consecutive

Grundfos India launches campaign against single-use plastics in Chennai government schools

Srinagar Police Launch Raids On Suspected Terror Associates Across City

Srinagar, Oct 15: In its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police conducted extensive ra

Tech Mahindra shares decline nearly 2 pc post Q2 earnings announcement

NEW DELHI, Oct 15: Shares of IT services company Tech Mahindra dipped by nearly 2 per cent on Wednesday morning trade after the firm reported a 4

A R Rahman partners with Google Cloud to create AI-powered metahuman band Secret Mountain

MUMBAI, Oct 15: Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has joined hands with Google Cloud for his new project Secret Mountain, a metahuman digital ava

Over 10,000 students benefited under VITs scholarship scheme: VIT Chancellor

Crackers allowed in Delhi this Diwali: Check types of fireworks approved by SC, timings, dates

The Supreme Court has allowed the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi and NCR for Diwali. This decision comes with specific time res

As Israel frees some Gaza medical staff, prominent hospital chief remains imprisoned

CAIRO, Oct 15: Under Gazas ceasefire deal, Israel freed dozens of doctors, nurses, paramedics and other medical personnel seized during raids on

Indian-American foreign policy expert Tellis arrested for retaining national defence information

WASHINGTON, Oct 15: Ashley J Tellis, a prominent Indian-American strategic affairs expert, has been arrested on charges of unlawfully retaining n

Bihar polls: JD(U) announces first list of 51 candidates, several ministers among nominees

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars JD(U) on Wednesday announced its first list of 51 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls, with seve

Pankaj Dheer death reason: Here's why actor who portrayed 'Karna' in BR Chopra's iconic Mahabharat passed away

Television icon Pankaj Dheer has passed away. He was widely known for his portrayal of Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat. Dheer also featured in po

At this art exhibition in Hyderabad, memory takes shape in charcoal and wood

At Srishti Art Gallery, Mahalakshmi Kannappans Bloody Dark Body examines the delicate balance between loss and healing, using layered textures to

LG Sinha Assures Justice and Livelihood Support to Terror Victims in Kupwara

Kupwara, Oct 15: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, visited Dardpora in Kupwara district on Wednesday to meet families affect

Russia makes more precise drones, using them to attack Ukraines vital rail network

KYIV, Oct 15: When Russian drones smashed into the Shostka train station in northeastern Ukraine earlier this month, they killed a 71-year-old ma

Pankaj Dheer death: Do you know two temples in India, dedicated to Karna, worship actor's 8-foot-tall statue too, they are in...

There are two temples in the country where Karna is worshipped, in Karnal and Bastar. Pankaj Dheer once revealed that whenever he visits these pl

Rangoli made of spices lights up Dubais Diwali festivities

DUBAI, Oct 15: In a vibrant fusion of culture and community spirit, a marketplace in Dubai has created, what is being billed as the largest rango

Armed clash erupted in Pakistan, Afghan border area: Pakistani security forces

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15: Pakistani security forces exchanged fire with Afghan militants and the banned terrorist organisation Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakista

Will Donald Trump send US troops to Gaza Strip to disarm Hamas fighters?

Donald Trump warns Hamas to disarm or face US military action in Gaza Strip, adding new tension to his Gaza Peace Plan accepted by Israel and Ham

Trump calls BRICS 'attack' on U.S. dollar

Donald Trump has often threatened to impose additional tariffs on the bloc for what he calls its anti-American policies

This new cocktail bar in Bengaluru has a Goan twist

Menstrual cycles may have synced with moon phases before artificial light disrupted rhythm, study finds

Women's menstrual cycles were likely synchronized with lunar cycles before artificial light disruption, according to research from Julius-Maximil

Trump Calls BRICS an Attack on the Dollar

At a meeting with Argentinas President, Donald Trump said he warned countries seeking BRICS membership of US tariffs, asserting that his stance p

Instagram Teen Accounts Now Restricted to PG-13, Parents Gain More Control

New Delhi: Meta announced that teenagers using Instagram will now see only PG-13 content by default, and they cannot modify these settings withou

BJP announces candidates for bypolls to two J&K Assembly seats

SRINAGAR: The BJP on Wednesday announced candidates for bypolls to two Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir. The party announced Aga Syed Mohsin a

Pakistan, IMF reach preliminary deal to release $1.2 billion from bailout package

The development comes weeks after Pakistan urged the IMF to consider concessions in light of devastating floods that killed more than 1,000 peopl

Former Kenya PM Raila Odinga dies of cardiac arrest; was undergoing Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala- condolences pour in

Naidu Rallies Party Cadre to Ensure Success of PM Modis Andhra Visit

Naidu Holds Teleconference With Party Cadre to Review Arrangements for PM Modis Visit

Silver shines brighter than gold this Diwali: Prices double in 10 months, check new rates; Should you investonDhanteras?

Silver prices have reached their highest in decades, surging by Rs 89,300 in just 10 months to an all-time high of Rs 1,79,000 per kilogram. Last

SAU Student Sexually Assaulted, Stripped on Campus; FIR Registered

The messages included morphed obscene images of the victim and instructions to meet the sender at various locations on campus, according to her s

Bangladesh godown fire: Smoke continues to billow from charred chemical warehouse day after tragedy claims 16 lives

The toxic fumes emanating from the burnt chemical godown building caused several workers at an adjacent garment factory to fall sick when they ar

Bihar Assembly polls: JD(U) releases first list of 57 candidates; CM Nitish to start campaign from October 16

The second and final list of party candidates would possibly be released by October 17; Prashant Kishor not to contest poll

Bihar Assembly polls: CM Nitish Kumar to start poll campaign from October 16

Janata Dal (United) releases partys first list of 57 candidates; Prashant Kishor not to contest poll

Five Arrested in Zubeen Gargs Death Case Sent to Judicial Custody in Assam

A Guwahati court remanded NEIF chief Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeens manager Siddhartha Sharma, cousin DSP Sandipan Garg, and two PSOs to judicial cus

190 IPS officer trainees to graduate at SVPNPA Dikshant Parade on October 17

Messi Breaks Assist Record, Ronaldo Leads World Cup Qualifier Goals

Both Messi and Ronaldo continued breaking world records

Housing sales down 1% in top 8 cities in Jul-Sep on high price, less new supply

Data shows housing sales fell by 95,547 units during the third quarter of this calendar year, compared to 96,544 units in the corresponding perio

Fact-Check: Is MTV India Shutting Down by the End of 2025? No!

A JioStar representative confirmed to The Quint that the news is not true for India.

Secret details of Mannat, Shah Rukh Khans palace-like home

Hyderabad: Shah Rukh Khan, the iconic Bollywood superstar, recently saw his son Aryan Khan step into direction with the series The Ba**ds of Boll

5 Ministers, 3 Bahubalis, 4 Women: Nitish Kumar's Party's 1st Bihar List

A day after its ally BJP, the Nitish Kumar-led JDU has released its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar election.

Wanted Naxal Chief Bhupati surrenders; Maharashtra CM rewards Police 1 crore

Pankaj Dheer, Mahabharat's Karna, veteran TV and movie actor passes away at 68, he lost his battle to...

Actor Pankaj Dheer, popularly known for playing Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, has passed away after losing his battle with cancer.

In 1977, A Man Attempted To Kill Girlfriend. 48 Years Later, He Is Arrested

The accused, identified as 71-year-old Chandrashekhar Madhukar Kalekar, was arrested from a residence in Dapoli, Ratnagiri district. He was 23 ye

These 4 Indian Birds Are At Risk Of Extinction

The Long-billed Grasshopper-warbler is now classified as endangered, while Indian Courser, Indian Roller and Rufous-tailed Lark are listed as 'Ne

Bihar: JD(U) Releases First List of Candidates

The party approved JD(U) state chief Umesh Khushwaha for Mahanar, Minister for Rural Development Shravan Kumar for Nalanda, and Sunil Kumar for B

Firecrackers, Pollution And Your Lungs: Be Prepared Ahead Of Diwali Smog Season

As Delhi-NCR braces for another Diwali under a haze of toxic smog, Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha from Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, explains how fine particu

Spinal cord of Maoism is broken now: CM Fadnavis

Mr. Fadnavis declares an award of 1 crore for the Gadchiroli Police

De De Pyaar De 2: Ajay Devgn breaks silence on Tabu's absence, teases her return in third installment

Ajay Devgn addressed Tabu's absence in De De Pyaar De 2 and hinted she could return in a potential third part of the franchise.

New WHO Report Highlights Growing Burden Of Neurological Disorders

Read how this crisis is impacting patient lives and why immediate government action is essential.

Ashley Tellis: Who is the Mumbai-born St. Xaviers economics graduate arrested by US for links with China?

Indian-origin former US government consultant Ashley Tellis faces accusations of removing classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials

Watch: India sees decline in births and rising sex ratio concerns

India registered 2.52 crore births in 2023, around 2.32 lakh fewer than in 2022, according to the Vital Statistics of India report released on Oc

Jaisalmer bus fire: Jammed door trapped passengers, 20 dead, 15 critically injured

A jammed door in a private AC sleeper bus, which caught fire shortly after departing Jaisalmer, led to a high casualty count. Twenty passengers w

9 injured as powerful explosion rips through house in U.P.'s Sultanpur

Locals rushed to rescue the injured and took them to the community health centre in Jayasinhpur, from where those with severe burn injuries were

From universities to classrooms: Hindi enters Chinese school curriculum for first time

Bhavya Mehta, daughter of Kirti Chakra awardee Brigadier Ravi Datt Mehta, was lauded for her contribution to promoting Indian language and cultur

5 Suspects In Zubeen Garg's Death Case Sent To Jail For 14 Days

The five accused in the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg case have been sent to 14-day judicial custody by a local court in Guwahati after the

Worlds 10 most powerful passports in 2025 ranked: US falls out of top ten!

Chinas Golden Dome can track thousands of missiles fired at China from anywhere on the planet; Trumps grand plan still on the drawing board

China has unveiled a working prototype of its global defense system, named 'Golden Dome'. This advanced platform can track thousands of missiles

Nine injured as explosion rips through firecracker traders house in UP's Sultanpur

SULTANPUR: An explosion in the house of a firecracker trader in Sultanpur district early Wednesday left nine people injured, including seven memb

Ladakh violence: Sonam Wangchuks wife to amend petition, challenge detention grounds in SC

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Gitanjali J Angmo's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention. The court noted her intention to

Gold Hits Record Rs 1.27 Lakh Per 10 gm

Safe-haven demand surged after renewed US-China trade friction and Fed hints at monetary easing pushed bullion to new all-time highs in domestic

All is not well in NDA as Nitish Kumar's JDU declares war against Chirag Paswan by...

?The Janata Dal (United) has announced its first list of 57 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections.

Mohamed Asadullah appointed in charge CEO of Telangana Waqf Board

Hyderabad: The Telangana Minority Welfare Department on Wednesday, October 15, appointed additional collector Mohammed Asadullah as the in charge

AI, Trust and Transparency: Rethinking Indias Examination Ecosystem

Two decades in EdTech have shown VSN Raju how technology can transform exams from a source of stress to a tool for growth. With AI, transparency,

Delhi HC Protects Hrithik Roshans Personality and Publicity Rights

The court, which listed the matter for further hearing on March 27, 2026, said it would pass a detailed interim injunction order later

Man Begs For Money Inside Bengaluru Metro, Video Goes Viral

A video of a man begging inside a Bengaluru metro train has gone viral.

16 Dead in Massive Fire at Garment Factory and Chemical Warehouse in Bangladesh

Dhaka, October 15 (Daily Kiran): At least 16 people have died after a devastating fire broke out in a garment factory and adjoining chemical ware

Haryana IPS Officer Y. Poonam Kumars Post-Mortem Conducted on Ninth Day

Chandigarh, October 15 (Daily Kiran): The post-mortem of Haryana IPS officer Y. Poonam Kumar was conducted on Wednesday, nine days after his deat

J&K Triples MBBS Seats in Seven Years, But Challenges Remain

Jammu, Oct 15: Jammu and Kashmirs medical education sector has seen a remarkable increase in MBBS intake, tripling from 500 seats in 2018 to 1,52

'Vijay Arrived 7 Hours Late...' MK Stalin Slams TVK Boss Over Karur Stampede

Political squabbling over the September 27 stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur spilled over to the Assembly Wednesday morning after Chief Minister MK

Exit Polls Banned for Jubilee Hills Bye-Election from Nov 6 to 11

No exit polls or predictions allowed from Nov 6 to Nov 11; violations to attract jail term or fine under Representation of the People Act.

5 reasons we shouldnt compliment people who lose weight

Queensland, Oct 15 (The Conversation) You look so great! Have you lost weight? Wow, youre looking so healthy now! Good for you. As fat people, we

CBSE Opens Window For Class 10, 12 Students To Correct Enrollment Data

CBSE stated that after the submission of LOC, a data verification slip is issued to students and parents to check for discrepancies in key partic

Russia Makes Precise Drones, Uses To Attack Ukraines Vital Rail Network

Russia has stepped up railway attacks over the past three months, seeking to sow unrest in Ukrainian regions it borders by depriving people there

Kantara Chapter 1 Roars at Box Office, Crosses 465 Crore Mark in 13 Days

Mumbai, October 15 (Daily Kiran): Rishab Shettys Kantara Chapter 1 continues its powerful run at the box office, maintaining strong earnings even