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Indian Stock Market Closes Lower as Sensex Drops 143 Points

The Indian stock market faced a downturn, with the Sensex falling by 143 points amid high oil prices and foreign selling. Indian Stock Market Clo

T.N. Minister reviews Northeast monsoon preparedness in Cuddalore

Of the total 239 vulnerable locations identified across Cuddalore district, 22 have been classified as very highly vulnerable. Officials have rea

Orange alert for 4 Keralam districts amid heavy rain warning

Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram have been placed on a yellow alert.

Bollywood Actor Govinda Visits Puri Srimandir on Vijaya Dashami

Bollywoods legendary actor Govinda recently filled the holy atmosphere of Srimandir with profound devotion as he visited Puri to seek the divine

Suspected IED Used in Bengaluru Construction Site Blast, Minister Urges Public to Avoid Rumors

A suspected IED explosion at a construction site in Bengaluru injured two workers. Minister Priyank Kharge urges caution against rumors. Suspecte

Hyderabad: 25-year-old man found dead at Kushaiguda lodge

Hyderabad: A 25-year-old man was found dead in a lodge in Kushaiguda on Wednesday, October 21. According to reports, the man who is identified as

Delhi HC to hear Neha Bora's plea against 'peace' bond on October 22

The Delhi High Court Wednesday said it will hear on October 22 All India Students' Association (AISA) President Neha Bora's plea against a Delhi

Mecca pact text: No enemy named, members locked in for 10 years

Turkey has sent the Mecca Defence Pact, a mutual defence treaty it signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in August, to its parliament for ratific

India launches state-level outreach to help MSMEs, farmers tap FTA export opportunities

Initiatives with states aim to boost utilisation of trade pacts covering 38 countries

Anthropic loses over $80 billion in first half of 2026

According to a Wall Street Journal report citing a draft IPO prospectus, AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the

Adani Green Energy Q2 profit grows 16% to 747 crore, income up 39%

Adani Green Energy reported a 39% rise in total income to Rs 4,520 crore in Q2FY27, driven by capacity expansion and strong operational performan

Rashid Khan Maintains ICC Top Spot, Sedikullah Rises in ODI Rankings

Rashid Khan strengthens his lead in the ICC ODI rankings, while Sedikullah climbs after a stellar performance against Zimbabwe. Rashid Khan Maint

MA Baby welcomes SC order staying CMRL probe against Pinarayi Vijayan

Essar Ports wins 2,276 crore Tuna Tekra terminal project at Kandla

Essar Ports has secured a letter of award from Deendayal Port Authority to develop an 18.33-million-tonne-a-year multipurpose cargo terminal at T

Video: Biker killed in road accident in Telangana

Hyderabad: In a road accident, a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with another vehicle near St. Marys School on the PragnapurJagadevpur roa

India must make growth employment-intensive, not just fast: Ex-RBI chief

Sustaining economic growth of 7 per cent or more will require stronger private investment, labour-intensive manufacturing, better human capital a

DDA may launch tethered hot air balloon rides in Delhi from November 14

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) may start its tethered hot air balloon rides from November 14, officials said on Wednesday. The rides were

Hindu outfits seek HR&CE Ministers intervention to prevent temple lands from being misused in Srivilliputtur

Kochis waste management facilities under scanner after Perumbavoor yard fire

There are around 15 non-biodegradable waste management companies empanelled by the Suchitwa Mission, including the one which was gutted in fire,

Man Arrested 57 Days After Murdering Mother and Sealing Body Under Kitchen Floor in Puri

Puri police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly murdering his mother and sealing her body beneath the kitchen floor of their rented hou

GRAP-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality slips into poor category

The Air Quality Index of Delhi, which was observed to be 179 (moderate category) on October 20, has exhibited a sharp rise with an AQI of 244 at

Top priority to drinking water: Seethakka inspects Ramappa Lake

Hyderabad: Telanganas Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply, Seethakka, on Wednesday, October 21, inspected the Ra

Several houses torched in abandoned Manipur village amid ethnic tensions

Khoikai Kuki village, located near Chassad village, was set ablaze by suspected militants around 5.30 a.m., police said

Mumbai Police makes another arrest from Baroda in Tiger Shroff firing case amid ongoing investigation

Mumbai Police have arrested one more accused in the firing case involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area. The accused, identi

India-New Zealand Trade Agreement Opens New Avenues for Exporters: Industry Leaders

The India-New Zealand free trade agreement is set to enhance economic ties and create opportunities for exporters and small businesses. India-New

Russia says it will send first diesel cargo to US on Thursday

Vessel to carry 40,000 metric tonnes of diesel

Grap Stage 1 invoked across Delhi-NCR as AQI enters 'poor' category

Stage 1 of Grap applies when the AQI is between 201 and 300

Nifty IT surges 2.2% as IT stocks buck market-wide selloff

Wipro rose 3.3% to 188.15, followed by Infosys up 2.88% to 1,163.30 and Mphasis up 2.65% to 2,566.30

Odisha to Move Supreme Court Over Kotia Border Dispute

The long-standing territorial dispute over the strategic Kotia region has taken a fresh turn. The Odisha government has officially announced plan

NHAI turns to AI and open source to preserve institutional knowledge lost to officer transfers

The highway authoritys internal AI assistant helps officials navigate policies, contracts and project reports, while its developers work to make

'3 core agendas to destabilise India': BJP targets oppn, draws Ravana comparison

After Amazon, Google targets Nvidias software lock-in with TorchTPU

TorchTPU lets developers run PyTorch workloads on Googles AI chips with minimal code changes, as cloud providers seek to make their in-house acce

Mumbai Police Focus on Voice Samples in Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Mumbai police are analyzing threatening audio clips in the Tiger Shroff firing case, comparing them with samples from the Bishnoi gang. Mumbai Po

eMudhra faces scrutiny after weak certificate keys raise web security concerns

Eight weak intermediate certificate keys have prompted browser safeguards and questions over eMudhras controls, although the company said custome

Ranji Trophy | A 400 came in the weakest zone, yet it is pretty special

Chinmay Sutars unbeaten 400 against Manipur might bring focus to bear on cricket in the Northeast

Airports Authority of India to launch global bidding for 11 airports with new caps on market concentration

Tamil Nadu government sanctions 71 crore to enhance contingency funds for police stations

Earlier, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had announced the enhancement of contingency funds to all police stations during the demand for grants fo

How eMudhra's compromised certificates put web's system of trust at risk

Eight eMudhra intermediate certificates had weak private keys that could enable website impersonation, prompting Google, Mozilla and Cloudflare t

Kerala Pursues Central Government Assistance For Thiruvananthapuram City's Infrastructure Projects

Adani Green Energy Reports 32% Surge in Energy Sales Amid Strong Financial Growth

Adani Green Energys EBITDA rises 41% to 7,957 crore, with energy sales increasing by 32% in the first half of FY27. Adani Green Energy Reports 32

GRAP Stage 1 imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality slips to 'poor' category

Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been imposed across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect after a sharp deterioration in Delhi's

Dancing With the Stars: Dedication Night Recap and Scores from Week 6

Dancing With the Stars featured its Dedication Night in Week 6, honoring significant individuals and places with heartfelt performances and no el

Theranos Whistleblower Condemns New Documentary on Elizabeth Holmes

Tyler Shultz, a whistleblower from Theranos, expresses disbelief at the portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes in the new documentary 'You Can See Everyth

Horoscope Insights for October 21, 2026: Navigating Relationships and Financial Matters

Today's horoscope offers guidance on relationships, finances, and personal growth. Be prepared for unexpected changes and opportunities. Horoscop

Christina Applegate Reveals Misdiagnosis: No Multiple Sclerosis After All

Christina Applegate has disclosed that her five-year diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was incorrect, prompting further investigation into her heal

Shriram Group renames Way2Wealth as Shriram Financial Services, appoints new CEO

The company has appointed Amit Golia as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to lead the venture

TDP gets 48 of 62 divisions in Vizianagaram NDA deal, says MLA Aditi Vijaya Lakshmi

The Jana Sena Party gets 10 divisions and the BJP four, says MLA Aditi Vijaya Lakshmi

Tanays six-for seals 267-run win for Hyderabad over Andhra in Ranji Trophy

Hyderabad bowled out Andhra for 130 in their second innings to complete the victory inside 27 overs, with Tanay Thyagarajan claiming 11 wickets i

Homes razed near Delhi Race Course mosque, families displaced

New Delhi: Nearly 700 families have been displaced after their houses, located near Delhis historic Race Course Masjid, were reportedly demolishe

Gujarats Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi Meets with Honda in Japan, Promises 4,000 New Jobs

Gujarats Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi discusses Hondas expansion in Japan, potentially creating 4,000 jobs by 2028. Gujarats Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi M

Only followers of Sanatan Dharma will touch Durga idols:

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said only followers of Sanatan Dharma would be allowed to touch Durga idols dur

How Hyderabad artist Priti Samyukta turns fabric scraps into art

Hyderabad-based artist Priti Samyukta wins third prize at the XI Tashkent International Art Biennale for works that explore memory, identity and

Delhi High Court Nudges CJP Leaders Das And Ranka Towards Statutory Remedy, Plea Against Custody Withdrawn

Building AI in India? Privacy is now a valuation issue: Shivaarti Bajaj

Shivaarti Bajaj explains how DPDP compliance and privacy by design protect AI startups from penalties and valuation discounts.

Ramayana: Yash makes a special request to fans ahead of release

Hyderabad: Yash has a request for audiences gearing up to watch Ramayana: Part One. Speaking at the films pre-release event in Hyderabad, the act

Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case is Bundibugyo strain

We did three levels of tests, but all molecular. The strain was Bundibugyo, confirms Olajumoke Babatunde, Director, Public Health Lab Service at

Karnataka asks RSS to seek police approval for Vijaya Dashami route marches

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has asked the RSS to obtain formal police permission for its proposed Vijaya Dashami route marches on Sund

Sanjay Raut Accuses Maharashtra Minister of Threatening Opposition to Elevate Eknath Shinde

Sanjay Raut alleges threats from Minister Gulabrao Patil to ensure Eknath Shindes rise as Chief Minister in Maharashtra. Sanjay Raut Accuses Maha

AirPods 5 review: The sweet spot between AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro

With improved ANC, richer sound and all-day comfort, the AirPods 5 refine Apples most popular earbuds. But are they worth choosing over rivals an

FAA Approves Boeing 737 Max 10 for Passenger Service After Delays

The FAA has granted certification for Boeing's 737 Max 10, allowing airlines to begin operations with the long-delayed aircraft. FAA Approves Boe

Elon Musk Considers Merger of Tesla and SpaceX Amid Rapid Growth

Elon Musk has confirmed he is contemplating a merger between Tesla and SpaceX, aiming to enhance cooperation in AI and robotics. Elon Musk Consid

Orissa Environmental Society Announces Prestigious Annual Awards for 2026

The Orissa Environmental Society (OES) has officially declared its prestigious annual awards to honour distinguished individuals who have made ex

How Parwati Duttas Mahagami turned Aurangabad into a cultural centre

Set in a lush landscape, the Mahagami gurukul, which recently celebrated its three-decade journey, has been nurturing the next generation into th

Taj Hotel security chief who witnessed 26/11 attacks briefs Marco Rubio

UN experts warn of 'excessive' force against protesters in India

United Nations experts on Tuesday called for an independent investigation into Indian authorities' crackdown on protesters, saying demonstrators

Samajwadi Party Leaders Target BJP and NDA, Claim Unity in Opposition Alliance

SP leaders criticize BJP and NDA, asserting unity in the opposition alliance and addressing election integrity concerns. Samajwadi Party Leaders

Gujarat asks factories to curb power usage as demand surges

Gujarat state has requested factories to limit their electricity consumption during peak evening hours from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The call comes amid

Commerce ministry organising FTA outreach initiatives to help states unlock export potential: Piyush Goyal

In a significant announcement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal introduced plans designed to optimize the use of free trade agreements

Boat capsizes during idol immersion in Kota; two bodies recovered, search on for two others

Suraj Singh and Vikas Vermas bodies were recovered, while the search continues for cousins Rahul Joshi and Ashu Joshi after a boat carrying seven

Polls in 5 States: EC Team in Manipur to Review Preparedness

There has been no information yet on the officers' visit to Uttar Pradesh, which will elect 403 MLAs

India is a refining superpower: Rubios remark ahead of meeting with Mukesh Ambani

Order a charger, medicines or personal care items while travelling by train: Southern Railway partners with Blinkit to solve passengers' last-minute woes

Southern Railways Salem division has partnered with Blinkit to let passengers order essential items, including mobile chargers, personal care pro

Bharat Biotech arm Nucelion, VeGen Bio to partner for CAR-T therapy

Nucelion will serve as the technology transfer and clinical as well as commercial stage manufacturing partner for VeGen Bios lead candidate, VL-2

In 1912, Beulah Louise Henry patented a vacuum ice cream freezer; it became the first of more than 100 inventions that made her famous as Lady Edison

Beulah Louise Henry, often referred to as Lady Edison, was a groundbreaking inventor who created over 100 innovative products throughout her life

BJP Youth Leaders Express Confidence in Upcoming Elections in Ayodhya

BJP youth leaders Harshvardhan Singh and Nikhil Mani Tiwari express confidence in youth support ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. BJP Yo

Marco Rubio in Jamnagar: All about Reliances oil refinery in Gujarat

The Jamnagar refinery stopover comes at a time when the world is witnessing widespread uncertainty over oil prices owing to the West Asia conflic

Two dead, four injured as massive fire engulfs 60-70 commercial units, chawls in Mumbais Sakinaka

The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained and the fire was put out after more than six hours of firefighting operations

Hero Motors, SML Mahindra, Wheels India locked at 10% lower circuits

Hero Motors' share price was locked at the 10% lower circuit at 122.70 on Wednesday, falling 31% from its post listing high of 179 on October 5,

Outer space should remain realm for cooperation, not conflict: MP Sudha Murty tells UNGA

Ms. Murty called for a legally binding international instrument to prevent an arms race in space, as India highlighted its Moon landing, Gaganyaa

From France to Italy, Belgium and Spain: Housing crisis, rising costs, education fuel wave of protests across Europe

Protests against living costs and housing affordability have escalated across Europe, particularly affecting youth and workers. Countries such as

Mutual defence, intel sharing part of the Mecca defence pact: Reports

The agreement commits the three countries to mutual military assistance and cooperation in intelligence, defence production, logistics and counte

Engineering Student Commits Suicide at Mumbais ICT Hostel Amid Struggles with Depression

A second-year engineering student at ICT in Mumbai took his own life, reportedly battling depression. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Adani Green Q2 Results: Profit rises 16% on higher power supply revenue

Revenue from power supply rose 45% year-on-year to 4,019 crore during the quarter

Alaska ferry fares covered just 31% of operating costs over 10 years, while the state put in $82.6 million a year to keep coastal communities connected

Alaska's ferry system serves as a lifeline for 28 isolated communities, offering the only reliable transportation year-round. Currently, ticket s

Silver lining! Preethi Pal wins second silver at Asian Para Games with sprint double

Preethi Pal showcased her incredible talent by clinching her second silver medal at the Asian Para Games 2026, completing the women's 100m T35 ra

Indonesia protests: Why students and civil groups are taking to streets?

Thousands of police were deployed in Jakarta as students protested rising living costs, forest fires and government policies across Indonesia

Haridwar Har Ki Pauri goes dry: Pilgrims using mugs and lotas for bathing in Ganga as holy dip becomes impossible

Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar has witnessed a sharp drop in Ganga water levels due to the 20-day annual closure of the Upper Ganga Canal for desilting

Ila Arun Expresses Disappointment Over CINTEA Controversy

Singer Ila Arun shares her dismay over the ongoing disputes within the Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTEA) and hopes for a brighter future.

Hyderabad celebrates Dasara with prayers, festivities and unusually quiet roads

Several temples across Hyderabad, particularly those dedicated to goddess Durga, witnessed heavy footfall on Tuesday morning

When India celebrates Navratri, Karachi dances too: How Pakistan's garba nights echo Gujarat's beats

Karachis Gujarati-speaking communities continue to celebrate garba during Navratri, weddings and social gatherings, preserving cultural tradition