Blood Plasma Loot Gang Busted, 6 Arrested In Bhopal

Police investigation suggested that the gang has so far stolen 1,150 units of FFP from the blood bank of AIIMS, Bhopal, and sold them to two labs

PM Modi Launches Rs 1,200-Crore Railway Projects in Visakhapatnam Region

Modi dedicated two newly completed railway doubling projects to the nation in Kottavalasa-Boddavara section and Shimiliguda-Gorapur section, whic

CM Revanth Seeks Legal Roadmap on BC Quota

Officials to consult senior advocates, submit report ahead of October 23 Cabinet meeting

ECI Prepares Rebuttal to Oppositions Voter Roll Claims

The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has also issued show cause notices to several district authorities following the detection of ano

Congress-MIM Alliance Failing JH, Says Kishan

Kishan Reddy reiterated BJPs mission to win Jubilee Hills and protect Hyderabad from the grip of the Majlis. He accused the Majlis of caring only

Inflation eases across India, but these states are still feeling the heat

India's retail inflation hit a 99-month low in September. However, some states saw higher price increases. Kerala experienced a surge driven by g

Who is Palmer Luckey? Trending for launching a crypto-friendly bank approved by US regulators

Palmer Luckey's new venture, Erebor, a digital bank for crypto firms, has received conditional approval from US regulators. This marks a signific

Bihar Polls: Congress Releases First List of 48 Candidates

The last date for filing nominations for the first phase of polls is October 17, while that for the second phase is October 20.

Youth held in Pazhavanthangal for possession of LSD Stamps

GST Awareness Processions Taken Out in Bhimavaram, Eluru

Collectors flag off awareness drives highlighting GST cuts and public savings

Mark Zuckerberg drops another $1.5 billion pay package for top AI researcher - who is he and what's his fame?

Meta Platforms Inc. has secured Andrew Tulloch, a co-founder of Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab. Tulloch joins Meta with a compensation packa

Can't find hostage bodies, says Hamas; Israel threatens action

The statement from defence minister Israel Katz's office came after Hamas handed over the remains of two more deceased hostages, and said it woul

Residents association meets CM, seeks scrapping of Kodungaiyur WtE project

Stalin pays tributes to Yogam Shanmuganathan, wife of former secretary to Karunanidhi

BSNL in Vellore offers festival scheme

I-T cracks down on entities failing to report high-value deals

The Income Tax Department is taking action against entities that failed to report significant financial transactions. This crackdown targets non-

Minimum import price set for anti-bacterial drug API

The MIP condition will, however, not be applicable for imports by Advance Authorization holders, export oriented units and units in the special e

Ashok Leyland bags order for supplying 1,937 buses for various STUs

BJP Raises Concerns About Corruption in Telangana Government

Ramchander Rao demanded a thorough investigation into the allegations, insisting that Congress leaders must account for their assets, benami hold

Special burns ward opened at KMC; Minister asks people to burst crackers with caution

Cultural events should motivate students to overcome caste and religious discrimination in schools

AP Sees Sharp Drop in Alcohol Offences; Drug and Arms Violations Rise

The state registered 15,387 cases under Special and Local Laws (SLL) in 2023, with alcohol-related offenses showing the most dramatic improvement

India must push reforms, liberalisation to attract capital: IMF's Krishna Srinivasan

India must embrace trade liberalization, flexible labor laws, and regulatory reforms to attract investment. The IMF suggests these steps will boo

Woman Arrested in Gurugram for Marrying Multiple Men, Fleeing With Cash, Jewellery

Bhagat Singh's family stayed with Tarachand for two days after the wedding. However, on the third day, Singh, his wife and daughters fled with je

Chennai International Book Fair and Bologna Childrens Book Fair extend collaboration agreement

Celebrity Traitors 2025: How and where to watch the star-studded show online

Celebrity Traitors 2025, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, pits Faithfuls challenges secret Traitors in the fight of strategies and tactics. Episode 3

Two college students killed as lorry rams their two-wheeler

500 arrested as police intensify crackdown on organisedcrime

Bus terminus in Chengalpattu to be completed by December

The facility will provide better amenities and help ease traffic congestion, says an official of CMDA. It will have 46 bus bays, and commercial s

UP Woman Arrested For Marrying Multiple Men, Fleeing With Cash, Jewellery

Rajasthan Police have arrested a woman in Gurugram for allegedly marrying multiple men and fleeing with their jewellery and money, officials said

Northeast monsoon sets in, intense rain forecast across Tamil Nadu till October 22

Four people dead in Kenya as security disperses crowd viewing Odinga body

Odinga died at a private hospital in Ernakulam district of Kerala

Rajiv Gandhi Salai cave-in hits traffic

Farmers, Failed Group-1 Candidates in Jubilee Hills Bypoll Race

Nominations for the bypoll began on October 13, and as of October 16, a total of 46 candidates have filed 56 nominations.

PM Modis Kurnool Meet Draws Massive Crowd, Loud Cheers

Audience cheers leaders, applauds Modis Telugu greetings and references to Srisailam temple

ET 40 Under Forty: Agility, empathy, and AI key to modern leadership success

Amid tech and trade turbulence, leadership needs agility and speed. While AI helps, intuition and creativity still matter, says our panel of lead

Masked gang breaks into house in Avadi, flees with gold jewellery

KSEZ Farmers Seek Special Drive for Re-registration of Their Lands

According to farmers, after their considerable struggle, the then chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy agreed to return lands in the KSEZ to far

These children enjoy a unique Deepavali celebration

Magnetic favoured for the Governors Cup

Climate change becoming human rights imperative: Kovind

Telangana Readies Storage for Record Paddy Harvest

In wake of the concerns about shortage of storage capacities, officials are ensuring the process of logistics and storage is smoother this time.

India holds limited leverage in its tariff negotiations with the United States, says Uday Kotak

During a keynote address, Uday Kotak, recognized as India's wealthiest banker, pointed out the countrys limited bargaining power in tariff negoti

World Geriatric Day celebrated at Saveetha Medical College

All 17 MLAs in Congress' 1st list of 48 candidates

Ahead of the crucial Bihar assembly elections, the Congress party announced its preliminary roster of 48 candidates, featuring all 17 current MLA

Crypto Crash Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum prices fall as market loses over $100 Billion in 3 hours. Here's what led the price drop and analysts insights and predictions

Crypto crash today saw the market lose over $100 billion in three hours as Bitcoin and Ethereum prices declined sharply. The selloff was triggere

Double-engine NDA Government Brought Double Benefits to AP: Naidu

Lauding the Prime Ministers vision, Naidu said the GST 2.0 reforms were a landmark decision that accelerated Indias growth.

Letters to The Editor October 17, 2025

DGCA proposes rest facilities for cabin crew on board flight, calls for adequate rest period

NEW DELHI: To improve flight safety as well as the health of cabin crew, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed changes in

No Phone Call Between PM, Trump: India On US President's Oil Claim

India on Thursday firmly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that he had a recent telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendr

Dragon vows to breathe fire...if US puts sanctions over Russian oil

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China has always maintained an objective and fair stance on the Ukraine crisis, and its polic

Assam Police cancels leaves of personnel ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Guwahati to honor the late singer Zubeen Garg. He will visit Garg's resting place and meet his family. Meanwhile, the Bak

Telangana HC Rejects BRS Plea on Vote-chori in Jubilee Hills Bypolls

The petitioners sought directions to the Chief Electoral Officer, Telangana, to update the voters list before conducting elections.

Video: Liquor Bottles Hidden Under Toilet Commode In 'Dry' Bihar, 1 Arrested

Police seized large quantities of liquor, found hidden inside the toilet tank of a house in poll-bound Bihar's Nawada district.

Mohanlal to present Artist Namboothiri Samman to Bhagyanath

None too soon: on the setting of the northeast monsoon

The timely arrival of the northeast monsoon bodes well for farmers

Trump Speaks With Putin Ahead Of Zelensky Visit

Senior Ukrainian officials visiting Washington this week met with representatives of US weapon manufacturers, including Raytheon, which produces

Stop Indo-Myanmar border fencing: Village heads of Manipur's Chandel district

Village leaders in Chandel district, situated along the Indo-Myanmar border, have united to challenge the ongoing fencing project led by the Bord

Where brilliance met its moment: ET 40 Under Forty felicitation brought together Indias most dynamic young achievers

At the prestigious 40 Under Forty gala organized by The Economic Times, a vibrant array of young entrepreneurs and business prodigies were celebr

A reading of a revisionism in constitutional history

The campaign to elevate B.N. Rau and sideline B.R. Ambedkar as the real architect of Indias Constitution is misplaced

Adhocism Plagues PWD: Projects Hampered Due to Makeshift Arrangements

Ajay Sharma Rajouri, October 13 Even as several developmental projects remain stalled, the authorities appear indifferent to appointing a permane

J&K Revives 150-Year-Old Tradition Of Shifting Capital Between Srinagar, Jammu

The 150-year-old Darbar Move, the biannual tradition of shifting the Jammu and Kashmir capital between Srinagar and Jammu, has been restored, Chi

Telangana Cabinet Agrees to Fast-track Metro Rail Takeover

The Cabinet felt that the Centres nod for the second phase could be secured faster once the ongoing first-phase Metro operations are fully taken

SC refuses to interfere with Telangana HC order staying OBC quota hike in local bodies

The Supreme Court has opted to uphold the Telangana High Court's recent ruling, effectively putting a pause on the initiative to amplify Other Ba

U.S. Government shutdown: Full list of positions whose employees will get salary

U.S. Government shutdown continues as the Republicans and Democrats are unable to find a solution.

Bengalurus RGUHS signs MoU with GTEC, England, to build global healthcare education platform

Revanth Unveils TG Police Complaints Portal

TGSPCA and district authorities set up to ensure transparency, accountability in police system

New dawn: on Palestine and West Asia

Peace in West Asia hinges on resolution of Palestine issue

MCX Gold At New High While Lower Premiums And Strong Rupee Curb Physical Market Rates

Internationally, gold moved up to $4254 per ounce as the market kept speculating about the US Federal Reserve going ahead with rate cuts in Octob

US budget deficit falls $41 billion to $1.775 trillion in fiscal 2025

America's budget deficit saw a significant reduction in fiscal year 2025, falling to $1.775 trillion. This improvement was partly driven by a sub

Karnataka High Court Upholds Congress MLAs Arrest by Ed in Illegal Online Betting Case

In one of the searches by ED on October 9, the sleuths seized 24 carat gold bullion weighing 40 kgs worth Rs 50.33 crore from two lockers in Chal

Hoysala Team rescue elderly woman, reunite her with family

FSSAI Bans Misuse of ORS Label After 8-year Long Battle, Paediatrician in Tears

A detailed clarification released on October 15 reaffirmed that such usage misleads consumers by way of false, deceptive, ambiguous and erroneous

No doubt Election Commission is aware of its duty: SC during Bihar SIR hearing

The Supreme Court has urged the Election Commission of India to release comprehensive details regarding the intensive revision of voter lists in

Second Healy ton takes Australia into World Cup semis

Australia has soared into the Womens World Cup semi-finals, showcasing their cricketing prowess! Skipper Alyssa Healy led from the front with an

Pandemic fear grows amid frightening rise of new flu virus variant in China - critical details you need to know

New flu virus in China 2025: Fears of a new pandemic are rising in China. Scientists have detected a new flu variant, Influenza D, showing signs

Rebel music blares out in Bihar elections

As Bihar's assembly elections draw near, tension is brewing among major political players. With the nomination deadline fast approaching, many pr

JDU declares nominees for all 101 seats in Bihar assembly polls

JDU has announced its full list of 101 candidates for the Bihar assembly polls. The party has prioritized backward and extremely backward classes

Astroguide for Friday, October 17, 2025

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Bihar: I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Impasse Continues

The seat-sharing talks have stalled over the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), led by Mukesh Sahni, which is demanding 25 seats.

Senator Mitch McConnell, 83, 'all good' after falling in senate office building

Senator Mitch McConnell experienced a fall in the Russell Senate Office Building. He was assisted by an aide and a Capitol Police officer. McConn

Manyam's 'Fortress of Waterfalls' Welcomes Visitors

MLA Jagadeeswari expressed the hope that the upgraded site would attract visitors from afar. She proposed similar development at other waterfalls

Horoscope today 17 October 2025: Sun in Libra and Jupiter in Cancer create tension and growth which zodiac signs will find balance, insight, and breakthroughs in love, career, and life today?

Horoscope today reveals surprises and insights for every zodiac sign. The Moon in Virgo brings focus and clarity. The Sun squares Jupiter, urging

Mitch McConnell collapses in Capitol hallway before Senate vote, team says he's fine

Senator Mitch McConnell fell on October 16th in a Capitol office building but was quickly helped up by security. A spokesperson stated he is all

EVMs Randomisation Completed for Jubilee Hills Bypoll

407 polling stations allotted machines; process conducted under tight security with party representatives

Murtys declining to take part in Karnatakas Social and Educational Survey gets social media traction

KCR Misused 2.16 L Citizens Votes: Poll Official

The letter, which surfaced following an investigation by The Reporters Collective, was written a month after independent researcher Srinivas Koda

Home Minister Amit Shah declares two key Chhattisgarh regions free of Naxal terror

Union Home Minister Amit Shah proudly proclaimed that critical parts of Chhattisgarh, specifically Abujhmarh and North Bastar, are now devoid of

Dalit man alleges cruel assault by Sarpanch, aides for opposing illegal sand mining in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: In a shocking incident, a scheduled caste (SC) man in Madhya Pradeshs Katni district has alleged that the upper caste sarpanch of the vil

Bihar Elections 2025: Meet man who once sold petrol, now owns Rs 400 crore company, he is poll candidate of Jan Suraaj Party from...

Niraj Singh is a big businessman who rose from being a security officer who did meagre jobs to support his family. He is now given a ticket from