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Rajinikanth fans celebrate Jailer 2 release with firecrackers

Vizianagaram seeks shift of Mayor poll to October 29 over Sirimanotsavam

The Sirimanotsavam on October 27 draws devotees from across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring States

No case for continuation of KIIFB as a body that raises funds and finances projects, says Sudha Pillai panel report

Report tabled in Assembly says Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Boards functioning has 'significant detrimental impact on future fiscal traj

Indonesias wildfire crisis deepens as orange smog covers central Kalimantan

India, U.S. trade pact to be operationalised once India gets competitive advantage: Goyal

Piyush Goyal said that the free trade agreement between India and the European Union will be inked in December and will come into force from Febr

Police head constable and daughter die in road accident in Belagavi

They were on a motorbike when they were hit from behind

Actor Imran Khan to move HC against

Mumbai: Actor Imran Khan will move the Bombay High Court challenging the notice issued to him to leave the country by October 28 for allegedly vi

Palestinian inmates shot with rubber bullets in Israeli prisons

Tel Aviv: Two of Israels leading human rights groups are sounding the alarm about a surge of mostly Palestinian inmates being shot by guards with

Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tributes to A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary

Mr. Vijay recalled the former Presidents simplicity, integrity, and contribution to Indias scientific progress

The Odyssey OTT release date: When and where to watch Nolan's film online?

Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film The Odyssey is set to make its OTT debut. Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway, the mo

Houthi attack on Saudi oil giant raises global energy concerns

The conflict in Yemen has entered a dangerous new phase after Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco in Dh

In freefall! Yes Bank crashes 20% after SC ruling on AT-1 bond write-off

The dispute stems from the RBI-led reconstruction plan for Yes Bank in March 2020, under which AT1 bonds worth more than 8,300 crore were written

CapitaLand unveils Chennai data centre as Tamil Nadu deepens digital push

The Ambattur facility marks a further expansion of CapitaLand's Tamil Nadu presence as the state seeks investments in semiconductors, advanced ma

At this New Delhi exhibition, Sarees of India, old weaves find new life

The Delhi Crafts Councils annual exhibition brings together 22 stalls showcasing saris from across the country, with a special section on revival

Caller Names To Appear On Phones From November 1: What India

From November 1, 2026, telecom operators must display caller names by default on 4G and newer networks, with privacy safeguards and exemptions fo

CAS review: BSE, Groww rally 3% as Sebi panel likely backs VWAP method

VWAP is a concept that gives the average price a security has traded at throughout the day based on both volume and price.

Trump Urged to Reject Pakistan Mineral Deals Without Baloch Consent

Baloch activist Tara Chand urges Donald Trump to withhold US support for Balochistan mineral deals without local consent and credible human right

Srisailam temple installs QR code boards with its history in 130 languages

Devotees can scan the codes at about 60 locations to hear or read the legend of the shrine and its sub-temples

Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl in Germany

Cologne: German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttock

ANALYSIS-For Chinese automakers, the road to survival runs through Europe

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BoE surveying lenders on quantum computing risks, deputy governor says

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said on Thursday the BoE was surveying lenders on their preparedness for risks posed by quantum com

Albania's Rama says he will not resign over protests

(Adds more details on Rama statement) TIRANA, Oct 15 - Albanian

India's trade deficit widens to $30.21 bn in Sep from $26.86 bn in August

Merchandise exports jumped 23 per cent year-on-year to a four-month high of $44.40 billion, while imports rose nearly 11 per cent to $74.61 billi

Supreme Court upholds quashing of Yes Bank's 8,415 cr AT-1 bond write-off

The dispute dates back to March 2020, when Yes Bank wrote down AT-1 bonds worth 8,415 crore to zero as part of its rescue and reconstruction, wip

Pakistan: Human rights concerns persist as HRFP pushes for justice for marginalised communities

Persistent human rights concerns in Pakistan, particularly those affecting religious minorities and marginalised communities, have highlighted th

30 killed, over 40 injured as school roof collapses in Pakistan's Peshawar

At least 29 children, most of them below the age of 13, and a teacher were killed and more than 40 people injured when the roof of a private scho

Rajinikanths Jailer 2 special pan-India appearances: Who is the pick of the lot?

Who are the pan-India superstars in Jailer 2, directed by Nelson? A look at the actors in the Rajinikanth-starrer

Did Delhi Police apply mind denotifying Jantar Mantar? SC to examine

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 15, issued notice to the Delhi Police based on a writ petition challenging an order denotifying

India, Southeast Asia lead APAC office expansion as firms prioritise portfolio resilience and future readiness

India and Southeast Asia stand out as the most growth-orientated cluster across the Asia Pacific region, with occupiers prioritising portfolio re

AAP Calls for CBI Inquiry into Alleged Ration Scam Involving Delhi Minister

AAP demands CBI investigation into a ration scam, urging inclusion of Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa in the probe. AAP Calls for CBI Inquiry into

Rolls-Royce welcomes U.K. trade deal, but India price impact remains uncertain

At Chennai showroom launch, global sales chief Julian Jenkins says the company is assessing the FTAs implications; carmaker expects continued gro

A4H and Sewa International strengthen community connections through healthcare, service and collaboration

Dr Abhilash Maroju FREMONT, CALIFORNIA: Americans4Hindus (A4H) participated as an invited partner of Sewa International USA at a special communit

Neet-PG 2026: SC seeks Centre's response on answer key transparency plea

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking transparency in the answer key and response disclosure process

EU-Gulf summit may be postponed due to security concerns, Bulgaria's PM says

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Hezbollah says explosives-laden vehicle seized by Lebanese security forces belonged to group

Lebanese Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said on Thursday that a car carrying hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized by Lebanese security

Telangana: 40-year-old man murdered in Chikkadpally, incident captured on CCTV

A 40-year-old man was murdered in front of a grocery store under the Chikkadpally Police Station limits in Telangana's Hyderabad late last night,

Aeroflex Industries tanks 11% on huge volume; down 17% in 2 days

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Aeroflex Industries stock outperformed the market by zooming 169%, as compared to a 13% fall in the BSE Sense

Africa's economic resilience masks rising inflation threat and fragile buffers, IMF warns

Sub-Saharan Africa's inflation outlook has worsened since April even as growth held up better than expected, the IMF said, warning that the regio

Former IAS Officer Divya Mittal Launches New Political Party Jananeeti Bharat for 2027 UP Elections

Divya Mittal has announced her new political party Jananeeti Bharat aimed at participating in the 2027 UP Assembly elections. Former IAS Officer

Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026: Admit Card Release Date and Download Instructions

Candidates for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 are awaiting their admit cards, expected to be released on October 15, 2026. Th

MEA flags growing acist hostility, anti-India hate in US after Illinois temple shooting plot

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday expressed concern over an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Auro

Five suspended after anti-DMK messages appear on digital route display board of TNSTC bus

According to official sources, the route board of the bus carried several anti-DMK slogans, as well as jibes against party leaders

First phase of India-US trade deal finalised, TV reports citing India trade minister

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: 371 Km Of Viaduct Completed, Over 9,300 OHE Masts Installed

Delhi clears Industrial Policy 2026, plans 1,000 crore for new industries

The 10-year policy seeks to attract investment in data centres, GCCs, advanced manufacturing and clean industries, while the Mukhyamantri Udyamsh

Supreme Court Questions Tamil Nadu Government Over Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple Idol Case

The Supreme Court has questioned the Tamil Nadu governments role in temple administration while hearing a case involving the alleged theft and re

Happy...educate yourself: Ashoke Pandit reacts to Mumbai Police notice asking Imran Khan to leave India

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has expressed his views after Mumbai Police issued a notice asking Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 2

Islamist fighters kill 10 soldiers in attack on northeast Nigeria army base

Suspected Boko Haram fighters killed

Madhuri Dixit and Dr. Shriram Nene Celebrate 27 Years of Marriage

Madhuri Dixit and Dr. Shriram Nene mark their 27th wedding anniversary with heartfelt memories and unseen photos from their special day. Madhuri

PM e-Bus Sewa: Vadodara Increases Electric Bus Fleet from 50 to 80 with Latest Addition

Justice Will Be Done: Bimol Akoijam leaves for Delhi in response to police summons in JNU sexual harassment case

Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Thursday left Imphal for Delhi in response to a police summons, saying he would fight against injustice and

End of Naxalismdoesn't erase five decades of suffering it caused: Amit Shah

Addressing a virtual ceremony to assist Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected, Amit Shah said a disability assistance programme held in Jagdalpur from O

Gujarat: Centre Approves Rs 991 Crore For Six-Laning Of 57.8 Km KandlaMundra Port Highway

M4M movie Heroine Jo Sharma wins Best Debut Heroine / Mohan Vadlapatla Best Debut Director Awards at Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber

M4M (Motive for Murder), a film that captivated audiences with its distinctive storyline and earned appreciation from both audiences and critics,

U.S. Out Of Options? Trump Mulls 'Dropping MOTHER OF ALL BOMBS' On Iran Amid Domestic Pressure

The United States is reportedly preparing a major new strike option against Iran, with the Pentagon drawing up plans that could involve the devas

Kaage Bangara - First Look

Watch the First Look from Kannada movie 'Kaage Bangara' starring Surya Prakhyath, Rithnya Vijaykumar, Prashanth Siddi, Natesh Hegde. 'Kaage Banga

DDCA Name 16-member Squad For Senior Womens T20 Trophy

Guru Gobind Singh College Ground: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday announced a 16-member squad for the first two ma

India, US lock first phase of trade pact; legal drafting underway: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the finalization of the first phase of the India-US trade pact. This phase is currently und

Air India sets up panel to identify cost-saving opportunities across units

Air India has set up a dedicated team to identify cost-saving opportunities and tightened spending approvals as CEO Tewolde Gebremariam pushes fo

Saudi Arabia intercepts cruise missile in Madinah region

Madinah: The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemens internationally recognised government announced on Thursday, October 15, that it had intercept

Public Servant Denied Bail In Stalking Case

An Australian public servant of Indian origin, Suyash Sinha, has been arrested and denied bail in Canberra for allegedly stalking a woman and thr

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Political Protests Following Opposition March

The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding guidelines for political protests after the oppositions march, asserting independence from extern

Dr. Anurag Mishra withdraws from Fremont District 4 race, endorses Manisha Pathak

Navneet J. Pathak FREMONT, CALIFORNIA: On October 7, Dr. Anurag Mishra, candidate for Fremont City Council District 4, withdrew his candidacy and

India's exports rise 23% to $44.4 bn in September, trade deficit narrows

India's exports increased by 23 per cent to USD 44.4 billion in September, and the trade deficit narrowed to USD 30.21 billion, government data r

European shares slip as tech rout offsets earnings support

European shares inched lower on Thursday as a global rout in AI-related stocks, sparked by fears of increasing borrowing costs, dented risk senti

Cyber Fraud: Graphic Designer Held For Rs 150 Crore Scam

A graphic designer, Pankaj Gupta, was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch for creating malicious Android Package Kit (APK) files that enabled cyber f

Does Home Ministry belong to your father?: Kumaraswamy hits out at Priyank Kharge over sting operation row

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge over the alleged defamatory sting ope

Ramesh Powar Emerges as Contender for BCCI West Zone Selector After Parthiv Patel Skips Application

Following the conclusion of Ajit Agarkars tenure as BCCI chief selector, the search for his replacement has taken a fresh turn. As the applicatio

Russian foreign ministry says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks on the sidelines of a summit in Baku on Thursday, the

NEET-PG: SC notice to Centre on plea seeking disclosure of questions

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 15, sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking transparency in the answer key and resp

Tim Cook says Apple Intelligence approved in China, The Paper reports

Apple's chairman Tim Cook said Apple Intelligence has been approved in China and a test version is due later in October, China's state-backed med

IDBI Bank stake sale to push divestment to 8-year high, exceed FY27 target

The total stake sale approved in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Holdings is 52,878 crore, with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and t

Mayor McCormac joins renascent media and the community for #OakTreeStories

A vibrant celebration of music, culture and community brings enthusiastic crowds together and launches the Cleaner Greener Stronger Oak Tree in

RBI has spent half of $140 bn FX capital to defend rupee, bankers estimate

RBI has deployed an estimated $75 bn-$80 bn through spot dollar sales and currency swaps since June, as high oil prices, rising US Treasury yield

SC refers Rajpal Yadav

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 15, referred Rajpal Yadavs long-running cheque-dishonour dispute to mediation after noting that

PM Modi inaugurates Rs 3,350 cr projects in Ladakh, including new Leh airport terminal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched five pivotal projects in Ladakh aimed at advancing airport facilities and improving road connectiv

Jaipur Rugs Annual Sale 2026 - WHEN DESIGN BECOMES A VEHICLE FOR CHANGE

New Delhi [India], October 15: Jaipur Rugs, India's leading name in handcrafted rugs and carpets, announces the 2026 edition of the Jaipur Rugs A

IT stocks rally 2% to lead sectoral gains as TechM, Wipro eye results day

Nifty IT index, which surged 2.04%, was the top-performing sectoral index on the NSE

'Jailer 2' review: Internet calls Rajinikanth

Highlights Rajinikanths Jailer 2 has received enthusiastic early reactions from audiences on X. Hrithik Roshans cameo has emerged as one of the f

OPINION | Punjab murder: Who is stalling CBI probe?

Punjab is on the boil after the cold-blooded murder of anti-drugs activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. He was shot by a Mansa medical store owner Ashw

New Company Formed to Develop Jabalpur-Bhopal-Indore Industrial Corridor

The Madhya Pradesh government has established a new company to spearhead the Jabalpur-Bhopal-Indore Industrial Corridor project, boosting regiona

Pakistan tests Fatah-II ballistic missile, same type intercepted during Operation Sindoor

Pakistan's Army conducted a test launch of the Fatah-2 Extended Range hypersonic ballistic missile, enhancing its military capabilities. This mis

Kumaraswamy cannot dictate probe, can be summoned: K'taka Minister on sting Op row

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said Union Minister and JD(S) State President H.D. Kum

CM Adhikari credits BSF-police coordination for curbing border crimes in Bengal

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said improved coordination between the Border Secur

Anupamaa actress Adrija Roy opens up about her emotional connection with Durga Puja

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Television actress Adrija Roy, known for her role in Anupamaa, has opened up about her emotional connection

Not Acceptable By His Standards: Sunil Gavaskar Criticises Abhishek Sharma. Here's Why

A loss in a home T20I series is a rarity for the Indian cricket team. They have not lost a T20I series at home since 2019. Yet, that is what the

Sky Gold surges 26% in October; stock up over 3-fold thus far in FY27

Sky Gold and Diamonds' share price hit a new high of 1,021.95, surging 6% on the BSE in Thursday's intraday trade.

'Energy Drink' Term Ban Could Run Its India Supplies Dry, Says PepsiCo

In June, the regulator ordered makers of high-caffeine drinks to drop the term energy drink, amid growing concerns about the health risk of such

Net direct tax collections rise 13.2 pc to Rs 13.38 lakh crore till October 14 in FY27

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) India's net direct tax collections grew 13.21 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 13.38 lakh crore as of Octob

Avatar Gill Remembers Late Actor Bharat Kapoor on His Birth Anniversary

Avatar Gill pays tribute to Bharat Kapoor on his birth anniversary, recalling their deep friendship and his remarkable talent. Avatar Gill Rememb