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Kerala HC seeks Centre stand on plea challenging blocking of BitChat messaging app

Bitchat, by GitHub, is an open-source messaging app that works over Bluetooth, with no internet needed

Empowering Women: CM Yogi Adityanath Celebrates Shakti on Navratri

CM Yogi Adityanath highlights womens empowerment and progress in Uttar Pradesh during Navratri celebrations. Empowering Women: CM Yogi Adityanath

Market cap of 9 top firms surges 3.65 lakh crore; TCS leads gains

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex surged 2,256.94 points, or 3.11 per cent, and the NSE Nifty jumped 625.7 points, or 2.77 per cent.

Bengal Team Scales 3 Peaks, Proposes Names of Hillary, Tenzing, Netaji

The Sonarpur Arohi team completes three first ascents and climbs 6,536-metre Chang Chenmo Kangri via a new route, proposing to name the peaks aft

The gift of elegance in Thenisai Thendral Devas music

Deva found new ways of tapping this extraordinary singers potential. He often did so in his most elegant melodies, keeping embellishments to a mi

Centre plans overhaul of MMDR Act to create new mining law

In recent years, the Centre has made efforts to review the nation's regulatory landscape to incorporate ease of living and ease of doing business

Vice President JD Vance Critiques Immigration Policies Amid Frances Unrest

JD Vance criticizes Western immigration policies following violent protests in France, highlighting concerns over cultural integration. Vice Pres

Goa Calls the Shots: IPL 2027 Mini Auction Locked for Dec 16

In a historic development for the Indian Premier League (IPL), the mini auction for the 2027 season is set to make its debut in Goa on Dec 16. Th

Sai Pallavi as Warrior in Ramayana Draws Mixed Reactions

The debate about Sai Pallavi has once again highlighted the challenges of adapting revered epics for the big screen

India urges nationals to follow Saudi safety directives

Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday, October 18, asked its nationals to take note of and follow updated directives issued by Saudi aut

Chennai receives extremely heavy rainfall on October 17, many areas inundated

According to data shared by Chennai Corporation ICCC, Parrys received the highest amount of rainfall of 363 mm, while areas such as Alandur, Adya

Cockroach Effigy at Delhi Ramlila; Organisers Say promoting Cleanliness

The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee, which organises the annual event in Pitampura, said the cockroach symbolises filth and dirt and the initiat

Prabhas' Spirit gets new release date, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film to clash with Ramayana Part 2

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has announced a new release date for Prabhas-starrer Spirit and unveiled a new poster featuring the actor on Sunday, October

Celebrating Navratri: The Power of 4 Adi Shaktipeeths and 18 Mahashaktipeeths Intensifies

As Navratri unfolds, devotees flock to sacred sites, experiencing divine energy at 4 Adi Shaktipeeths and 18 Mahashaktipeeths across India. Celeb

14 Killed, 28 Injured as Truck Rams Devotees Outside Gwalior Temple

GWALIOR, October 18: At least 14 people were killed and 28 injured when a speeding truck ploughed into devotees outside the Sheetla Mata temple i

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issues safety advisory amid Houthi attacks

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday asked its nationals to take note of and follow updated directives issued by Saudi authorities for people r

India needs policy credibility and continuity to sustain FDI as strong growth alone is not enough, says KIEP expert

India needs to maintain policy credibility and continuity to sustain foreign investment inflows, as strong economic growth alone may not be enoug

PM Modi condoles deaths in Gwalior accident, announces 2L ex-gratia relief for each

An ex-gratia payment of 2 lakh would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives and 50,000 to each injured from the Prime

Refined in India, bound for West: Russian-crude fuel exports to Europe rise 43%

Indian refineries exported Russian crude oil products to Western markets, generating significant revenue in September. The European Union, Austra

I never did that with a man before: Trumps bizarre remark about senator Husted at Kentucky rally

I never did that with a man before: Trumps bizarre remark about senator Husted at Kentucky rally

NIA Files Supplementary Charges Against Four in Sirsa Grenade Attack Case

The NIA has filed charges against four individuals linked to the grenade attack in Sirsa, Haryana, detailing their roles in the conspiracy. NIA F

3 of Family Killed, Three Hurt as Car Rams Into Stationary Truck in Villupuram District

The accident occurred near V Salai on the Villupuram-Chennai National Highway late Saturday

Cockroach effigy at Delhi Ramlila event triggers queries; organisers say promoting cleanliness

Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms surges by 3.65 trn, TCS shines

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 3.65 lakh crore last week, with TCS, Bharti Airtel and Infosys

Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Rakhi Sawant in 2010 Suicide Case

A Jhansi court issues the warrant after the actor repeatedly fails to appear in a case linked to allegedly insulting remarks on her television sh

Private capex cycle in India seen gaining traction as corporate, SME lending surges: Jefferies

The brokerage says bank credit growth is robust, rising 18.1% y-o-y in mid-September, with corporate lending, loans to micro, small and medium in

Leaders Express Grief Over Kolkata Stampede During Durga Puja, Blame Administrative Failures

Leaders across India mourn the loss of lives in a Kolkata stampede, attributing the tragedy to administrative failures during Durga Puja. Leaders

Indian Army concludes Agniveer recruitment rally in Tripura

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West Bengal CM meets after Kolkata Durga Puja stampede kills 19

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Keralam Devaswom Minister Flags Gaps in Sabarimala Pilgrimage Preparations

After the review meeting, the CM said that all arrangements related to temple rituals and prasadam were under the control of the Devaswom Board

Indian Cuisine Shines at NYC Wine & Food Festivals Flavours of Bollywood

Top Indian chefs Maneet Chauhan and Vijaya Kumar lead a sold-out culinary showcase celebrating Indias diverse regional flavours and rich food her

Leopard drags away nine-year-old pilgrim in Maharashtra's Chandrapur

A nine-year-old boy was attacked by a leopard in Chandrapur district while walking with a neighbour. The incident occurred as the child was part

Heavy rains likely in many districts of Tamil Nadu including Chennai on Oct. 18

According to the department, there exists significant convective cloud development over the north coastal Tamil Nadu and adjoining sea areas asso

Continuing mumps outbreak in Keralam leads to renewed demand for MMR vaccine

The demand has gained strength following studies from Keralam documenting immunity gaps among children, complications that can cause long-term di

Samastha AP Aboobacker Faction Slams Keralam Govt Over Waqf Board Reconstitution

It accused the government of going back on its assurance to provide due representation to Samastha in the reconstitution of bodies such as the Wa

Massive Turnout Expected at India Block Rally, Claims Congress Leader Atul Londhe Patil

Atul Londhe Patil predicts 1.5 million attendees at the India Block rally, citing threats to democracy and constitutional integrity. Massive Turn

AdaniConneX to use air cooling at Vizag data centres to reduce freshwater use

The facilities will have dedicated industrial water connections.

AdaniConneX's Vizag data centres to use air cooling, limit freshwater use

AdaniConneX's planned data centre campuses in Visakhapatnam, being developed in partnership with Google, will use air-cooled systems to eliminate

NJ court upholds will that cut sons out after caregiving rift

A New Jersey mother who initially planned to divide her estate equally among her four children changed her will in 2016, excluding both sons afte

IMD update: Chennai drenched as Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea brace for more activity

Network of intersecting troughs and cyclonic circulations transform the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal into active rain-generating zones follo

Thousands take part in Mangaluru Dasara Marathon

The marathon was organised by the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple as part of Mangaluru Dasara celebrations

Pakistan Responds to Afghan Fire, Claims Multiple Afghan Soldiers Killed

Pakistan has launched a counterattack after Afghan forces fired across the border, resulting in reported Afghan military casualties. Pakistan Res

Propaganda, Echo Chambers, And Political Manipulation: Why India

Todays world is saturated with narratives, echo chambers, and information overload, all of which can distract people from reality and, more impor

Gujarat's Big Investment Push: Delegations to Visit 22 Countries, Roadshows in 8 Cities

Gujarat plans to send delegations to 22 countries and hold roadshows in eight Indian cities to attract global investment ahead of the Vibrant Guj

You cant die like this: Indian pilot Machchhar recounts cockpit attack, fight to survive in flydubai flight

The incident occurred on September 30 aboard the Dubai flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with more than 170 people on

Bengaluru college accused of locking students over Dasara holidays

Bengaluru: Parents have accused Presidency PU College on Kogilu Road of mistreating students who sought Dasara holidays, alleging that they were

Harish Rao seeks rollback of bus fare hikes during festivals

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLA T Harish Rao on Sunday, October 18, sought a rollback of fare hikes for special buses during festivals in T

BJP leader Braj Mohan Ram takes oath as Odisha governor

Braj Mohan Ram was sworn in as the 28th Governor of Odisha during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice

India's cuisine, culinary diversity & Bollywood take centre stage at New York City's biggest food festival

The NYC Wine and Food Festival recently featured an event highlighting Indian cuisine with renowned chefs. Maneet Chauhan and Chef Vijaya Kumar h

Saudi-Led Coalition Helicopter Crash Claims Two Lives in Najran

A Saudi-led coalition helicopter crashed in Najran, resulting in the deaths of two crew members amid ongoing conflict with Houthi rebels. Saudi-L

NIA chargesheets four over grenade attack near Sirsa women's police station

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against four accused in connection with the grenade attack near a women police st

Kerala HC temporarily halts further construction at beach near Vizhinjam by VISL

A bench of the Kerala HC says there is ambiguity with regard to the work being carried out by Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) and Adan

UDF government advancing RSS agenda, defends KIIFB projects in Kannur: Pinarayi Vijayan

CPI(M) is playing a significant role in national politics by uniting democratic and secular forces against what it describes as the RSS agenda pu

Google cofounder Sergey Brin donated $100 mn but cannot cast a vote next month

Sergey Brin has made a significant contribution against California's proposed billionaire wealth tax to avoid financial impacts. After relocating

Taiwan in the crosshairs? US Army unveils new strategy to counter China

The US Army is implementing a novel operational strategy aimed at addressing possible conflict scenarios with China. This strategy prioritizes lo

Three of family killed as SUV crashes into lorry near Vikravandi

While Thangabai, John Britto and Evangeline died during treatment, Rajkumar, his wife Latha Christy, 30, and their elder daughter, Jessihena, 10,

Yadgir Court Rejects Bail Pleas of Six Accused in Sexual Assault Case

The 1st Additional District and Sessions Court in Yadgir has rejected the bail applications filed by six accused, including a Government Railway

Drug-making labs busted in Greater Noida, amphetamine worth Rs 45 crore seized; 2 foreigners arrested

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted two illegal laboratories allegedly used to manufacture synthetic drugs in Greater Noida's Jahangaba

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: Police detain 12, CM vows strict action, HM Amit Shah visits victims

Authorities have detained several people over a deadly stampede in India's eastern city of Kolkata, after the state vowed strict action.

China proposes export controls on solar-manufacturing technologies

China has proposed export controls

Government Caps Trade Margins on Cancer Drugs to Make Treatments More Affordable

The Indian government has limited trade margins on cancer medications, potentially reducing prices by up to 70% for patients. Government Caps Tra

Delhi Half Marathon promotes Fit India initiative with 41,000 runners

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Gwalior truck accident death toll rises to 14 as Minister visits injured

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Kolkata pandal stampede: At least seven persons arrested in connection with the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal

Kolkata pandal stampede: Authorities arrested several individuals connected to the stampede at Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. The incid

Russian military satellite stalks U.S. radar satellite in orbit

Russias Cosmos-2612 satellite has changed its orbit repeatedly to approach ICEYE-X36, a commercial radar-imaging satellite registered in the U.S.

BJP Launches Clean Yamuna Campaign Across 70 Ghats in Delhi

BJP leaders and volunteers unite for a major cleaning initiative along the Yamuna River, emphasizing community involvement and environmental resp

Karnataka Brings Physical RTI Under Sakala, Expands Online Access

The registration of physical RTI applications has been notified as a guaranteed service under the Karnataka Sakala Services Act, 2011, according

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Represent India At SCO Council Of Heads Of Government Meeting In Tajikistan

Kumari Selja criticises CBI delay in Uttarakhand Ankita Bhandari case

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Watch: Amit Shah visits Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal

Jamia Millia Islamia students entered the campus amid police detentions, demanding restoration of the students union after the administration sea

B. Madhusoodana Kurup passes away

NTPC to begin feasibility studies in more States for nuclear programme

NTPC is targeting to set up 30 GW of nuclear projects in the country to contribute to the government's ambitious 100 GW nuclear capacity target b

5-year-old asks for a baseball field, Ohio dad spends $30,000 building one in backyard

Heavy Rain Forecast for 17 Districts in Tamil Nadu, NDRF Team Deployed to Chennai

Heavy rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadus 17 districts, prompting NDRF deployment in Chennai as flooding concerns rise. Heavy Rain Forecast for 1

GCC sets up 220 relief centres, 110 kitchens for monsoon

The GCC said storm-water drain works had been expedited and largely completed

Astronomers discover green star 280 light-years away; what makes it glow green

Astronomers have discovered an intriguing white dwarf star designated WD J1330+6435, nestled within the Draco constellation. Its striking green h

Letters to The Editor October 17, 2026

Elon Musk Listed Among Ravan's Faces in Lucknow's Poster

The posters were reportedly put up at several intersections in Lucknow by an organisation called the Sanatan Raksha Sangathan.

Indias batters have to be wary of the bounce in NZ: Rachin

The southpaw will miss the T20I series due to a freak shoulder injury, but will be back for the first three ODIs before turning his attention to

Karan Johar recalls Akshaye Khanna bullying him:

Mumbai: It might be hard to believe, but one of most celebrated filmmakers of his time, Karan Johar, used to be bullied by actor Akshaye Khanna d

Pandal will collapse: Announcement that may have triggered Kolkata stampede; watch

A stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal, leading to 19 fatalities and multiple injuries. Panic ensued after a warning announced th

1 dead, 12 injured as Telangana college fest turns tragic, lighting stand falls on students during Dandiya

A student was killed, and at least 12 others were injured after a massive lighting stand collapsed during a Dandiya celebration at MVSR Engineeri

Tamil Nadu Prepares for Karthigai Deepam Festival, Expects Over 5 Million Devotees

The Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai is set to welcome over 5 million devotees, with extensive preparations underway for safety and tr

Gavaskar says Hardik Pandya irreplaceable, India should stop looking for like-for-like replacement

Sunil Gavaskar emphasized the need for India to strengthen their bowling attack in the recent T20 series. He highlighted that Hardik Pandya is ir

Box Office [October 17]: A look at Jailer 2, Ranabaali, Drishyam 3, Prahaar, Nayyi Navelli's Saturday earnings

These days, several films across different genres are running in theatres, with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 leading the box office race. However, film

CJI Surya Kant to inaugurate Ladakh's first permanent High Court Bench in Leh

Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said the move was significant as it would bring justice closer to the people of the Union Territory

FPIs pull out 52,100 crore from equities in Oct so far amid global headwinds

The latest outflow follows a net withdrawal of 35,861 crore in September. FPIs had invested 20,200 crore in Indian equities in July and 29,631 cr

Author Chetan Bhagat, NDTV's Rahul Kanwal Discuss Balanced Journalism, AI

NDTV Editor-in-Chief and CEO Rahul Kanwal said news organisations should not claim to be completely neutral or unbiased, as every person has thei

Looting reported at stores in Paris, Lille amid massive unrest in France

A Season Of Anger: Protests In Many Nations Around The Same Time

France and Albania at the moment face the most serious challenges to their policies from wave after wave of protesters