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IEA chief sees little chance of oil market 'normalisation' next year

The war sparked by the attacks has sent oil prices to over $100 a barrel compared with below $70 a barrel before hostilities began, while damage to Gulf refineries has helped push diesel prices to record highs

21 Oct 2026 7:54 am
Delhi Police transfers second case against Das, Ranka to Crime Branch

The Crime Branch will now investigate two cases against the CJP leaders. The other case linked to Mr. Das and Mr. Ranka allegedly entering the Jantar Mantar area was transferred to the Crime Branch

21 Oct 2026 7:48 am
Tamil Nadu rain: Schools in Chennai, four other districts declare holiday

The weather stations in Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam recorded 12 cm and 11 cm of rainfall respectively, followed by Taramani (10 cm) Madhavaram (9 cm), Villivakkam and Nandanam (8 cm)

21 Oct 2026 7:13 am
Tiger Shroff firing case: Four arrested for allegedly transporting firearm to Mumbai, helping coordinate operation

The Special Cells statement does not establish whether the pistol allegedly transported by the accused has been conclusively linked to the firing incident or whether the alleged attempt to arrange the shooters escape was successful

21 Oct 2026 6:58 am
Rubio says India-U.S. trade deal close, urges New Delhi to boost U.S. energy, defence buys

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both sides welcomed the progress made in negotiations on the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement and reaffirmed their commitment to working towards its early conclusion

21 Oct 2026 6:48 am
Musk ordered reduction in Starshield services for Ukraine: report

Kyiv last week reported restrictions to the service, which it sees as crucial to fending off Moscow's invasion, shortly after Trump criticised Ukraine and urged it to stop targeting Russian oil refineries.

21 Oct 2026 6:25 am
Rising Crimes And Farmers Plight Dominate Conversations at 60th Shiv Sena (UBT) Dussera Rally

In a separate bid, the Eknath Shinde-led faction staged its own event in Goregaon, as rally participants urged accountability from officials and warned of political consequences if justice for students amid recent paper leaks is not delivered

21 Oct 2026 5:03 am
Left parties should sell books from party offices, not at Durga Puja pandals, says West Bengal CM

The remarks by the Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, come at a time after a section of leaders of his own party condemned attacks on the book stalls set up by the Left parties at Durga Puja pandals

21 Oct 2026 4:46 am
Dasara gift for Singareni officers, Dy CM fulfils long-pending demand

Singareni management issued orders on evening of October 19 implementing the revised pay structure after securing the approval of the companys Board. The orders were issued by Director (Personnel) Gautam Potru

21 Oct 2026 4:34 am
Cricket: Bavuma battles adversity to put South Africa in control

The captain produced a defiant display and showcased his batting skills as South Africa recovered from a precarious 110-6 in the morning session on the third day to declare on 425-9 before taking an Australian wicket prior to stumps, an emphatic response to their heavy defeat in last weeks first test

21 Oct 2026 4:24 am
Iran security chief rejects moving enriched uranium out of country

Not even a tiny bit of enriched nuclear material will leave Iran; such materials constitute a major asset and national wealth for the Iranian people, intended for use within the country, says Mr. Rezaei, Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council

21 Oct 2026 3:32 am
Maddison's dream return helps Spurs to long-awaited Premier League win

Spurs had lost three and drawn three coming into the match and there was a real worry that the London club might face a relegation battle like last season, when it escaped on the final day

21 Oct 2026 2:58 am
Veteran sports scribe P.Krishnanpasses away

He was a genial and guiding hand at the Sportstar desk for more than three decades

21 Oct 2026 1:43 am
Bengal CM defends decision to shift stampede injured to private hospital, cites better care

We moved those injured to private hospitals because we realised that the best treatment could be provided there so that there is no more loss of life. I am happy to announce that there was no death among the 25 injured in the stampede. We decided on the spot. There is nothing controversial behind this, says West Bengal CM

21 Oct 2026 1:32 am
Haryana power staff call 3-day strike against giving licence to private discom

HERC grants Eleven Power 25-year licence to distribute power in Gurugram, Nuh; Power Minister says State will contest move before tribunal; staff allege decision will undermine State-owned firm

21 Oct 2026 12:59 am
Unknown vulnerabilities: on the cybersecurity advisory by CERT-In

India must do better at detecting and preventing data breaches

21 Oct 2026 12:57 am
Fall of the centre: on the public discontent in France

Economic woes have fuelled public discontent in France under Macron

21 Oct 2026 12:53 am
Traffic diversions for Police Commemoration Day parade on Wednesday

Commercial vehicles will be prohibited from using Kamarajar Salai between Napier Bridge and the Lighthouse during the specified period

21 Oct 2026 12:49 am
One dead, few injured in firing inside SGNP

The incident occurred in the SGNP's Chena beat in the Yeoor Range, Thane, police said. After being alerted, forest department personnel along with police teams rushed to the spot for inspection

21 Oct 2026 12:48 am
Guest lecturers yet to get hike in honorarium announced in the budget

Higher Education Minister had announced in Assembly that the honorarium for guest lecturers would be hiked by 5,000 to 35,000

21 Oct 2026 12:46 am
The RSS at 101, between change and continuity

The test of RSS 2.0 lies in demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and protecting Indias pluralist traditions

21 Oct 2026 12:46 am
Police trace missing girl to a childrens home in Kellys

A police inspector visited the home in person and verified the girls identity and well-being

21 Oct 2026 12:41 am
Dengue persists, doctors caution against infections as monsoon sets in

A senior consultant says that there was an overlap of dengue and influenza in 15% to 25% of patients

21 Oct 2026 12:40 am
Bodies of two school students recovered from Puzhal Lake

The bodies were located on the lakebed and retrieved nearly 17 hours after the operation began

21 Oct 2026 12:38 am
Kashmir clerics, including Mirwaiz, say eviction of Delhis historic Race Course mosque deeply disturbing

If even a legally recognised mosque cannot be protected, what safeguards remain for others? says Mirwaiz

21 Oct 2026 12:38 am
JNUSU ends 17-day protest after rustication orders of its office-bearers revoked

University agrees to demands such as withdrawing FIRs against union members; V-C highlights democratic nature of administration; JNU forced to bow before collective strength, say students

21 Oct 2026 12:30 am
The ECIs unfinished lessons

While the ECI need not accept every allegation made by political parties, constitutional authority cannot substitute for verifiable evidence

21 Oct 2026 12:27 am
Health Minister directs officials to ensure hospital preparedness, uninterrupted health services during monsoon

The Minister says that all districts are instructed to take up precautionary measures to achieve three objectives of preventing the spread of diseases during the monsoon, preventing deaths and ensuring uninterrupted medical services

21 Oct 2026 12:24 am
On paddy field conservation in Keralam

Neglecting paddy fields as a socio-ecological system that regulates local biodiversity, the hydrological cycle, and microclimate constitutes a grave failure, amid rising food insecurity and floods

21 Oct 2026 12:13 am
At Dussehra rally, Uddhav bats for 'regime change', promises 'acche din' after ousting BJP

Addressing the annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Mr. Thackeray insisted that staging a protest is the right of youth because 'vote chori' (vote theft) is happening with everyone, especially new voters

21 Oct 2026 12:11 am
30-foot-high cockroach effigy triggers AAP-BJP war of words

Deliberate alteration of Sanatan customs and hurting of religious sentiments: The festival of Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is a highly sacred event governed by ancient Hindu rituals, scriptures and longstanding traditions

21 Oct 2026 12:00 am
Kin of Roman Catholic priest cant claim ownership of his property as it belongs to the institution: Madras HC

The court sets aside an order granting succession certificate in favour of the relatives of a deceased priest to get the claim amount of a fixed deposit made by the priest

20 Oct 2026 11:57 pm
Minor cannot be stripped of Indian citizenship merely because father became U.K. citizen, says Madras High Court

The court directs the Madurai Regional Passport Officer to consider and dispose of the application for the renewal of passport in 3 months

20 Oct 2026 11:53 pm
T.N. government should construct new Secretariat complex outside Chennai, says Anbumani

He wants the State government to clarify whether the media reports about constructing the Secretariat at Pallavan Illam are true

20 Oct 2026 11:48 pm
AAP claims Punjab CM Mann detained for three hours at Delhi airport, fined 50,000

In a statement, Mr. Pannu accused the Centre of creating obstacles in the path of Punjabs progress

20 Oct 2026 11:33 pm
In Delhi, only 0.27% of 4.5 lakh Form 6s disposed of so far

Of 4.5 lakh applicationsfor inclusion, about 2.39 lakh were filed bythose seeking re-inclusion or applying for the first timeafter the draft roll was published

20 Oct 2026 10:59 pm
Keralam seeks FSSAI clarity on high fat, sugar, salt food

The State will strengthen all legal measures to curb unhealthy eating habits among children and prevent excessive consumption of junk food, says Health Minister K. Muraleedharan

20 Oct 2026 10:49 pm
Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets U.S., European officials in Norway

We are maintaining all contacts that can help bring peace, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X

20 Oct 2026 10:49 pm
Dussehra celebrated in Belagavi

Family members of the Patils of the old city performed the pooja. They receivedvarious palanquins carrying revered deities such as Venkatramna, Maruti, Jotiba, and the Aapti tree

20 Oct 2026 10:48 pm
Health Department issues circular on maintaining medicine stocks in hospitals

The circular directs that an updated list of the medicine stocks in hospitals be provided to doctors in the OP (outpatient) departments. This will help doctors have a clear idea about the medicines available in the hospital and to prescribe the same to patients.

20 Oct 2026 10:47 pm
Newsprint makers seek PM Modi's intervention over coal shortages, demand 75:25 allocation ratio

In a representation to PM Modi, the association sought timely coal dispatches under existing fuel supply agreements with Coal India Limited subsidiaries

20 Oct 2026 10:35 pm
Death toll from Houthi strike on Yemen government camp rises to 73

It marked the deadliest attack in weeks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemens internationally recognised

20 Oct 2026 10:18 pm