Top News

U.S. Intensifies Economic Pressure on Iran with New Sanctions Targeting Banks and Companies

The U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian-linked banks and companies, escalating economic pressure under the Trump administration. U.S. Intensifi

Leaders Pay Homage to Goddess Katyayani on Navratris Sixth Day

On the sixth day of Navratri, Indian leaders including Union Minister Manohar Lal and CM Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Goddess Katyayani. Leade

India raises windfall tax on petrol, cuts duty on diesel

The export duty on petrol was raised to 2.5 ($0.0263) per litre from 0.5 per litre, while the duty on diesel exports was cut to 8.5 per litre fro

Mother, son among six people killed in Wisconsin plane crash

Madison: A 13-year-old boy and his mother were among the six people who died in a small plane crash in Wisconsin not long after the pilot reporte

CJP Tiranga rally: Movement around Connaught place likely to be affected, says Delhi Traffic police

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday (October 15, 2026) announced that Central Park in Connaught Place would remain closed to the publi

YouTube Premium May Add Audiobooks to Subscription, Report Says

YouTube is reportedly in talks with publishers to bring audiobooks to its platform as part of its Premium subscription. According to a report by

PM Modi to visit Canada from December 11-12: Here's what's on agenda as New Delhi-Ottawa bolster ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on December 11 and 12 following a productiveconversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Boost Mobile Partners with Mike Tyson for New Advertising Campaign

Boost Mobile has partnered with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson for a new advertising campaign in the United States titled Whats Yo

Congress slams EC after its

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday, October 15, took a swipe at the Election Commission after it emerged that the poll body will provide readabl

A plan exists for a fairer and healthier food system. Which party policies align best?

Auckland, Oct 16 (Conversation) Aotearoa New Zealand produces enough food annually to feed 40 million people most of it exported. Yet it is esti

Amit Shah to Lay Foundation for 81-Foot Shiva Statue in Gujarat

Union Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation for an 81-foot Shiva statue in Gujarat during his visit on October 16, 2026. Amit Shah to Lay Fo

IndiGo extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 24

Akasa Air has extended suspensions to Riyadh until Oct 24 and Jeddah until Oct 21 due to West Asia security concerns

Oregon school shooting kills 3 children, teacher; gunman dead

Bend: A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, killing three children and a teacher before he

CJP Tiranga march LIVE | Delhi Police allows flag-waving by select group, urges public to stay away

The Delhi High Court refused to restrain the CJP from holding the proposed 'Tiranga Lehrao' protest in the national capital

Horoscope Today, October 16, 2026: Which Zodiac Signs May See Career Growth and Financial Gains?

October 16, 2026: Friday may bring career growth, financial progress and success in important tasks for some zodiac signs, while others may need

Para-shuttlers challenge Para Asian Games non-selection in Delhi HC

Chirag Baretha, a decorated para-badminton player, and fellow para-shuttlers have filed a petition after being excluded from Indias 2026 Asian Pa

World Bank should focus on mobilising greater private capital and creating jobs: FM

Sitharaman said productive, better-paid jobs remain the best way to reduce poverty and boost shared prosperity amid energy stress, trade fragment

Rajasthan Weather Update: Rain and Hailstorm Bring Temperature Down by 5 Degrees

Jaipur : Rajasthan has witnessed a major change in weather, with rain and hailstorms reported in several districts. According to the Meteorologic

Police Encounter in Mathura Leads to Arrest of Two Criminals in Land Dispute Case

Two criminals were arrested in Mathura after a police encounter linked to a land dispute, leaving one injured. Police Encounter in Mathura Leads

Petrol and Diesel Prices Today, October 16: Check Latest Rates in Major Cities

New Delhi: Oil marketing companies have released the latest petrol and diesel prices for October 16, 2026. Fuel prices have remained unchanged in

Mahesh Tinaikar, veteran rock guitarist, dies; Farhan Akhtar and Vishal Dadlani pay tribute

Veteran Indian rock guitarist Mahesh Tinaikar has passed away at the age of 63. According to reports, he was a founding member of the pioneering

Windfall levies reduced on diesel, hiked on petrol

Export levies on diesel have been cut to 8.50 per litre from 16 per litre. On petrol, it will be 2.50 per litre, as against 0.50. No change for A

Actor Imran Khan to move HC against notice asking him to leave country for taking part in protest

In the draft petition, the actor has termed the leave India directive drastic and argued that no provision under the current law or statutory rul

Trump weighs using 'mother of all bombs' against Iran: What is it and how effective could it be?

With the Middle East conflict showing little sign of ending anytime soon, the United States (US) is reportedly considering the use of its largest

Durga puja in Kolkata: The family that offers five kinds of fish to the goddess

In a 237-year-old Durga puja in Behala, hilsa is offered to the goddess on Navami. The rituals, heirloom recipes and Dhakai jewellery of the Band

Manjit Singh Bedi Returned to US to Face $600,000 Fraud Charges

Kash said Bedi's return marked another milestone for the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters programme, with six individuals on the list having been cap

Net office leasing down 20% in Jan-Sep across top 8 cities on supply constraints: Cushman

Net leasing stood at 46 million sq ft in the year-ago period

CJP Protest Live Updates: CJP to hold Tiranga march at Connaught Place amid security

Delhi Deploys 27,000 Personnel Ahead of CJP Tiranga March, Section 163 in Force

New Delhi: Delhi Police has stepped up security across central Delhi ahead of the Tiranga March announced by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at

Oil prices dip marginally as US weighs easing sanctions on shadow fleet tankers

Amid fluctuating oil markets, current tensions in the Middle East and possible shifts in US sanctions have resulted in a marginal decline in oil

India Raises Windfall Tax on Petrol Exports to

New Delhi: The Central Government has revised windfall taxes on petrol and diesel exports, increasing the levy on petrol to 2.50 per litre while

A dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here

Sydney, Oct 16 (Conversation) Some of the most popular travel destinations for Australians are also places where dengue is common. Prevention has

Netflix names former Disney executive Peter Rice as new content chief as Bajaria departs

Netflix has appointed Peter Rice as the new chief content officer starting on October 26. Rice, previously at Disney, will manage the platform's

Nuclear weapons must not be treated as 'routine instruments of statecraft': India slams Pak at UN

India exercised its Right of Reply at the plenary meeting of the First Committee of the UN General Assembly Friday that deals with Disarmament an

India can cut steel emissions before new coal plants lock them in

Indias green steel journey is still nascent but recent developments and policies have indicated that this hard-to-abate sunrise industry is risin

'Reel ke chakkar mein thuk jaoge': Sooryavanshi warns paps - Watch

Teenage cricket star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went viral after jokingly warning airport paparazzi, Reel ke chakkar mein thuk jaoge, urging them to pr

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Leak Reveals Thicker Bezels and Camera Bump

Samsungs upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra could feature slightly thicker display bezels and a larger rear camera bump than the Galaxy S26 Ultra, accordi

Tesla unveils next generation Roadster sports EV after years of delay

Tesla unveiled

Trump names Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt

The conservative commentator previously worked as a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson and has appeared on Fox News and Newsmax

Trump Calls Renewed Ukraine Attacks On Russian Refineries 'A Disgrace'

Well, I think that's a disgrace, Trump told broadcaster Newsmax when asked about Ukraine's renewed strikes, adding that they were driving up glob

Elon Musk calls Mukesh Ambani Prime Minister Ambani in Starlink India row

The exchange comes as the government defends its satellite communications licensing framework and moves towards a final decision on spectrum pric

Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi plays Garba, sings during Navratri event at Chotila hill

Imran Khan was just passing through, didnt take part in Mumbai protests: Lawyers

Imran Khan has been asked by the FRRO to leave India by October 28, raising legal concerns. Lawyers argue that he did not participate in the prot

US states sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults

The lawsuits claim ChatGPT is giving dangerous medical advice, fueling paranoia and encouraging self-harm or harm to others

Absconding in UP bizman murder case, accused model Shraddha Dubey may be in Nepal

The investigation into Shiva Sharma's death has led authorities to search for Shraddha Dubey across borders. CCTV footage reportedly shows Shradd

Lula defends cutting Brazil's criminal responsibility age to 16 for heinous crimes

Brazilian President

5 killed, 16 injured in Houthi attack on Yemen's Aden presidential palace

US Iran war news: A recent Houthi attack targeted the al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Yemen, killing five people and injuring 16 others. Follow

Indian Batter Punam Raut Announces Retirement From International Cricket

From 2009 to 2021, Raut represented the Indian tricolour in four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20ls.

Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate?

The rapid expansion of restaurants, food courts, and online delivery services has transformed Visakhapatnams dining culture. However, behind this

Australia names offshore site for Inpex-led Bonaparte carbon storage project

Australia on Friday designated

Delhi Police and IB are going to arrest me: CJP's Dipke ahead of Lehra do Tiranga march

Abhijeet Dipke, the chief of the Cockroach Janata Party, prepared for potential arrest by Delhi Police. The planned Lehra do Tiranga march at Cen

Union minister Sonowal stresses education

The News Mill

Khadki

Jaipur: The Railways has introduced a weekly superfast special train between Khadki and Sanganer to provide convenience to passengers during the

Trump's new press secretary defends 'lawyer' title

Appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ms. Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer during television appearances and on social media, and l

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Coforge(1,932.70)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The stock of Coforge has been rallying since the beginning of this month, gaining about 10%. It bounced off the

Maya Angelou: When people show you who they are, believe them the first time

Maya Angelou's wisdom teaches us to pay attention to actions that unveil true character within relationships. Oprah Winfrey underscores the need

FOREX-Euro gets much-needed reprieve as AI wobbles rock the dollar

The dollar headed for its first weekly fall in five weeks on Friday, lifting the

Fees for professional courses can be hiked midstream only in exceptional cases: SC

Sanwaliya Seth Temple Receives

Chittorgarh: The counting of offerings from the donation box at the Shri Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Mewar was completed on Thursday, revealing cash

China says Israel should stop its 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that Israel should stop and reverse its forced establishment of West Bank se

Maharashtra FDA resolves 72% of 13,857 complaints in three months; AI filters out over 11,000 invalid submissions

Pune records highest number of grievances, while complaints against dark stores and quick-commerce platforms rise

India slams US decision to curb PERM programme for tech firms; dubs Vances remarks 'deeply offensive'

To Vances foreign indentured servants jibe, MEA retorts by pointing out that the history of the US itself has been shaped by generations of immig

Shooter kills four at Oregon elementary school and is shot dead by citizen

A 16-year-old shooter opened

CJPs Lehra do Tiranga protest: NSUI workers detained in Delhi early Friday

CJP Delhi protest: Several NSUI workers were detained after staging a protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station. This protest occurred

Power Cut in Jodhpur Today, October 16: Several Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown Until Noon

Jodhpur: Several areas of Jodhpur will face scheduled power cuts on Friday, October 16, due to maintenance work on electricity lines. The shutdow

Delhi on high alert ahead of protest against CEC

57 Metro stations to shut, 45 trains cancelled

Woes of a deficient monsoon

When water storage in major reservoirs falls, less water-intensive crops and micro-irrigation methods must be encouraged

5 Killed, 16 Injured In Houthi Attack On Yemens Aden Presidential Palace

Separately, the Marib Governorate Media Office said in an official press release that the Houthis fired nine ballistic missiles and seven other p

Quest Global shifts domicile to India ahead of IPO

India currently contributes approx single-digit share of revenue, Prabhu said.

Civil Aviation Minister urges Pawan Hans to expand helicopter, seaplane and eVTOL services

The News Mill

PepsiCo India sharpens focus on zero-sugar, low-sugar portfolio in beverages

Bhandari believes that over the next one and a half years, low-sugar and zero-sugar products will account for nearly 90 per cent of the portfolio

Centre Clears Land Acquisition for Udaipur

Udaipur: The railway infrastructure in Rajasthans Udaipur district is set to receive a major boost, with the Ministry of Railways issuing the fin

Morning Brief Podcast: Explaining the RBIs Rupee Rescue Mission

Ramayana new posters out; makers unveil solo looks of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana

The makers of the highly anticipated mythological epic Ramayana have unveiled the second English trailer along with new solo posters featuring Ra

Lacks common sense: Ashwin blasts India over Kuldeeps exclusion

Former India spinner R Ashwin criticised the team management for dropping Kuldeep Yadav from the last two T20Is against the West Indies, saying t

e3W sales surge 40% in September; market share rises to 64.9%

Bajaj leads the chart followed by Mahindra and TVS

Oregon school shooting leaves 4 dead, including children; shooter killed

Oregon school shooting: A shooting incident occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulting in multiple injuries. Reports in

PM Modi To Visit Canada On December 11-12, Focus On Strengthening Bilateral Ties

In a post on X following her meeting with PM Modi, Anand said India and Canada had significant potential to build a prosperous future together.

US senators move to block Saudi nuclear deal

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) Two Democratic US senators introduced a resolution seeking to block President Donald Trump's civilian nu

Three children among five dead in school shooting in Oregon; suspect likely killed

Three children among five dead in school shooting in Oregon; suspect likely killed

TVK wins Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls; Assembly tally rises to 109

The by-elections were necessitated by the resignations of Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama on May 25

Power Cut in Udaipur Today, October 16: Areas to Face Electricity Shutdown from 10 AM

Udaipur. Electricity supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur on October 16 due to scheduled maintenance work. The shutdown will

Invest Telangana Global Summit: Deputy CM Bhatti directs all departments to work in coordination

Bhatti directed officials to discharge duties efficiently and urged clear measures for ongoing information-sharing and inter-department coordinat

Life insurers first-year premium up 20.6% at 2.46 lakh cr in H1 FY26: IRDAI

The LIC continued to dominate the market, with its first-year premium increasing 19.3 per cent to 1.44 lakh crore during the six-month period

'Hanuman Ansh' box office: India collection stands at Rs 338.98 cr

Vishal Chaturvedi's 'Hanuman Ansh' has earned Rs 338.98 crore in India as of its 70th day in theaters. The film's overseas gross has reached Rs 4

Monetary tightening likely to keep industrial metal prices on leash

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals have come under pressure on fears of a hawkish stance from US Fed

Best of Opinion: An opportunity to rethink the infrastructure of justice

Today's editorials and columns examine the IDBI Bank privatisation deal, India's steel ambitions, tribunal reforms, AI-driven infrastructure impr

Morning Digest: ECI to hold summary revision of rolls in 17 States, UTs; India sourced more than two-thirds of its August oil imports from just three countries, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

US: Oregon School Shooting Leaves 4 Dead, Including 3 Children

The suspected shooter was 15 or 16 years old, one of the sources said.

HC bars fuel-run boats on Dal Lake, pushes for cleaner alternatives