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Odisha Prepares for High-Profile VVIP Visits as PM Modi and President Murmu Head to the State

The state of Odisha is preparing to host both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu in late October 2026. Prime Minister Modi

Rapido booked in Pune for allegedly operating bike taxis without licence

The case comes amid continuing uncertainty over bike-taxi regulations across states

Why India needs to rethink what happens after a road crash

On World Trauma Day, October 17, India needs to think about stronger coordination between emergency services, hospitals, and public authorities,

Lord Malayappa Swamy rides Hanumantha Vahanam at Tirumalas Brahmotsavams

Indian student groups in London protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR; Govt supporters hold counter-protest

While the Stop Vote Chori protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of Modi, Modi rang out from a smaller group ac

Leopard trapped at Akathethara

The leopard was caught in a cage set up near the residential area

Tyeb Mehtas Rickshaw Puller sells for 69.1 crore

The acrylic on canvas dates from 2002, in the final decade of Mehtas career, and depicts the rickshaw puller, a figure he returned to in his late

Can Trump deport Ilhan Omar from the US?

DSC 2008: Telangana High Court upholds 30% reservation for D.Ed. candidates

20-year-old Andhra student makes top 20 list for James Dyson Award with voice-enabled Braille printer

Engineering student Lingampalli Himaja says she developed RUDHRA to help visually impaired people create Braille documents independently, elimina

Robbers flee with Rs 25L after pepper spray attack in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Five people were arrested by Nampally Police on Saturday, October 17, for allegedly robbing Rs 25 lakh with the promise of converting

Heavy rainfall to continue across T.N. till October 23

The RMC has issued yellow alert for 17 districts, particularly north and interior districts; many water-stressed delta and interior districts wou

Channareddy Patil Tunnur campaigns for Congress candidate Sharanappa Mattur in MLC elections

Woman undertrial caught while trying to smuggle 11,500 cash into Parappana Agrahara Central Prison

Madurai district police seize 6 kg of ganja, arrest three men

Nine escape unhurt as car plunges into 10-foot gorge in forest area in Erode

Local body elections: SEC directs maintenance of law and order as violence continues in some areas

Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha orders officials to bring the situation under control, deploy adequate security at all the nomination filing ce

CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Walks Free After Conditional Bail in Delhi

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), was released on Saturday after being granted conditional bail by a Special Executive

Nestl & Hindustan Unilever face FSSAI notices

Police rescue abducted retired IRS officer from Visakhapatnam guest house; arrest 10 persons

Bhatti urges young filmmakers to focus on climate change, water scarcity

Beyond the finish line: 21 years of the Delhi half Marathon

Running, fitness and social change in the National Capital By Raju Kumar Running has gained remarkable popularity in India in recent years. Fro

ADNOC open to further long-term LPG deals with India, sees India among most important energy markets: Acting CEO, Downstream

ADNOC supplied more than 500,000 barrels of crude a day to India in 2025, almost one in ten barrels of [Indias] crude imports. The company is exp

Why does India need a trained workforce for elderly care?

Indias 60-plus population is projected to touch 347 million by 2050, underscoring the need for a robust caregiving ecosystem; a formal training p

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle, HUL for misleading claims

Suspends licences of Sukhdarshan Pharma and Bala Ji Food Products

What You Need to Know About Business Interruption Policy

By Gurdeep Singh Batra Running a business involves more than just managing day-to-day operations; it also means preparing for unexpected events t

Yadgir DC orders district-wide ban on liquor sale ahead of Legislative Council polls

Pavement, a readers paradise | Review of Kanupriya Dhingras The Sunday Book Bazaar

Dhingra traces the history of Delhis Daryaganj book market and its place in the citys unofficial intellectual life

Beyond Privatisation: The Growing Role of India

Er. Rajesh Pathak What Rahul Gandhi keeps saying about privatisationforget it. What Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commis

Watch: Emirates

New Delhi: An Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai was delayed until Sunday morning, October 18, after the aircraft suffered a bird strike while a

Kerala Woman Invites CM Yogi Adityanath to Her Wedding in Heartfelt Letter

A Kerala woman invites UP CM Yogi Adityanath to her wedding, sharing how his teachings inspired her growth and resilience. Kerala Woman Invites C

SMA flays Waqf Board reconstitution in Keralam

District president K.V. Siddique Faizy said the exclusion two Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama groups was unfair, given the role of the two orga

Two clinics running illegally sealed

SCoR commissions automatic block signalling on GuntakalRaichur corridor

Trump aide helped set up sanctioned hit on Katie Zacharia: Report

Akali Dal to Launch Statewide Campaign Starting November 10, Unveils Election Manifesto on November 1

The Akali Dal announces a statewide campaign starting November 10 and will release its election manifesto on November 1. Akali Dal to Launch Stat

Cow milking competition held

MLA objects to shifting old beds, cots to new district hospital

Naveen Patnaik Hails BCJD

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has accused Odisha's BJP government of using intimidation and administrative pressure on university officials following

DP World India Championship: Chacarratakes a two-shot lead into the final day

However, the Spaniard needs to play 25 holes on Sunday; Luiten and Hidalgo in joint second; McIlroy continues to disappoint; Om Prakash leads the

Tunisians Take to Streets Over Rising Living Costs, Crackdown on Freedoms

Tunisia emerged as the only democracy of the Arab Spring demonstrations of 2011, but since President Kais Saied staged a sweeping power grab in 2

10 held for posing as policemen and kidnapping jeweller

UP man strangles sister with dupatta after finding man in her room at 3.30am

Ashish Kumar allegedly strangled his sister Komal to death after discovering a young man in her room. This incident occurred on October 16 at the

Brick kiln units washed off in rains

Uttarakhand Declares Public Holiday for Mahanavami on October 19

Uttarakhand government announces a public holiday on October 19 for Mahanavami, allowing citizens to celebrate the festival with devotion. Uttara

Private jet firm in Ajit Pawar crash flagged for maintenance and pilot-training lapses in earlier 2023 accident

The report also faults the DGCA and says its audit and surveillance into VSR Ventures Pvt Limited failed to find the shortcomings discovered by t

Woman run over by private bus in Tiruchi

Capital matters, but what it builds matters more: Infosys co-founder S.D. Shibulal

CEA Nageswaran flags five risks of AI, warns of threats to jobs, human skills & financial stability

CEA Nageswaran flags five risks of AI, warns of threats to jobs, human skills & financial stability

Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders: Why you may not get the Rs 3 lakh foldable iPhone until January 2027

Despite its premium starting price of Rs 2,99,900, customers placing new orders may have to wait until January 2027 for delivery. The extended de

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke gets conditional bail, peace bond condition imposed

Police alleged that he violated a peace bond furnished on October 10. Dipke was released after providing an assurance through a peace bond, while

Former MP demands appointment of Board of Governors for Puducherry Technological University

YES Bank Q2 profit up 65% on NII; AT1 ruling impact not yet reflected

On a pro forma basis, the SC ruling on AT1 bonds would result in a net loss of 5,217 crore for the quarter and Rs 4,146 crore for the half-year

Thermal Camera Captures Elephants Moving Through Odisha Forest Under Cover of Darkness

The Dhenkanal Forest Division released the footage on Saturday, showing the elephants traversing the forest under the cover of darkness.

Maharashtra CM Highlights Innovation in Higher Education at AIHER Graduation Ceremony

At the AIHER graduation, CM Fadnavis emphasized the need for innovation in higher education and medical research to tackle public health challeng

Dharwad girl selected for 2027 Deaflympics

Tennis-Injured Swiatek goes down fighting in Wuhan Open semi-final

A left-leg injury derailed Iga Swiatek as she went down fighting to Polish compatriot and childhood friend Maja Chwalinska 7-5 6-1 in

Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo left hospital in Rome on Saturday afternoon and returned to the Vatican four days after surgery for lung cancer, an illness that has pro

Man killed, four injured in suspected militant attack on Kuki village in Manipur

A tragic incident unfolded in Chassad village, Manipur, where a militant attack led to the death of one man and injuries to four others. Gunfire

As conflicts disrupt shipping, Indias crude purchases show how fast it can adapt

ICICI Bank Q2 profit jumps 20.1% to 14,843 crore; margins come under pressure

Higher interest income and expansion in lending supported earnings, while the cost of FCNR(B) inflows contributed to pressure on margins

Kanya Pujan 2026 date: October 18 or 19? Check Maha Ashtami timings and reason behind tithi confusion this Navratri

When is Kanya Pujan in 2026? Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami tithis overlap on October 19, creating confusion over the ritual date. Ashtami ends at

Albanian capital sees fifth straight day of violent clashes

Protesters threw rocks at the police and set litter bins on fire, using them as barricades to prevent the police from advancing.

Had promised farmers not

NCP (Sharad Chandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday called the drought situation in Maharashtra very alarming, accusing the state government o

A Brief History Of Student Movements

An All-India Conference of student activists was convened in Karachi on March 26, 1931, to establish an All-India Students Federation. Over 700 s

HDFC Bank veteran Kaizad Bharucha quits

Bharuchais HDFC Banks longest serving board member, having joined itin 2014

Supreme Court Committee Invites Complaints Following Jantar Mantar Violence

A Supreme Court committee has begun accepting complaints regarding violence at Jantar Mantar in July, focusing on police conduct and protester sa

Man skipped ITR, declared Rs 12.9 lakh income after notice; ITAT cancels 200% penalty

The man in this case failed to file his income tax return, and the Income Tax Department issued him a notice. He subsequently responded by filing

Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total number to seven

Kenya has confirmed four new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to seven, its health ministry said in a statement on Sa

Three killed in two separate accidents near K.R. Puram

Emirates aircraft suffers bird strike while approaching Delhi, return flight to Dubai delayed

An Emirates flight from Dubai to Delhi encountered a bird strike while arriving in Delhi on October 17, prompting delays to the aircraft's return

Actor Imran Khan Challenges 'Leave India' Notice In Bombay High Court

The plea requested the High Court to quash the notice and stay its operation in an interim relief: Reports

China backs IMF's scrutiny of fiscal risks in major advanced economies

The central bank chief said China supports the multilateral trading system and opposes all forms of protectionist measures

RGCB researchers receive 7 crore grant to develop rapid, biopsy-free cervical cancer detection technology

Crime Branch files 1,000-page chargesheet against 15 accused in Kishtwar minor's rape-death case

The Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet running into more than 1,000 pages against 15 accused in the alleged rape and death of a minor tri

Minister hands over appointment orders to contract nurses in Madurai

Netflix drops Imran Khan's comeback film Adhure Hum Adhure Tum after Mumbai Police's 'Leave India' notice

The notice reportedly came after Imran participated in an October 10 protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan against Chief Election Commissioner

Salur seat row: Minister breaks down over JSP allocation

Startups Collaborate with Government to Tackle Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav engages startups to address air pollution in Delhi-NCR through innovative AI solutions. Startups Colla

Woman killed, husband critical as two racing SUVs hit two-wheeler in Mahabubnagar

The family was travelling to attend a wedding when two SUVs allegedly rammed their two-wheeler one after another; while one vehicle was seized, t

LIC New Insurance Plans 2026: Pension, Health and Cancer Protection Schemes Explained

LIC New Plans 2026: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has reportedly announced three insurance products aimed at addressing different

AMU sets Nov 5 date for student union elections after protests

After a series of campus protests and a 19-day hunger strike by student leader Yasir Fahad, the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has announced tha

Q2 Results Highlights: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IDBI Bank, Central Bank of India post profit growth; YES Bank flags AT-1 bond ruling impact

Q2 Results Highlights, 17th October 2026: Stay tuned to get real-time market, business and financial news updates

Historian honoured in city

Hubballi: BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai seeks early decision on sugarcane prices

Ahead of Tarique Rahmans Japan visit, Tokyo envisions connectivity for Indias northeast, Bay of Bengal region

In exclusive remarks shared with The Hindu, a senior diplomatic source in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Matarbari port c

IDBI Bank Q2 profit falls 39% on high base, underlying earnings rise 14%

IDBI Bank reported a 39 per cent year-on-year decline in net profit to Rs 2,205 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, largely due to a on

MCC reopens pedestrian subway on Sayyaji Rao Road

Hyderabad: Police seize firecrackers worth over Rs 22L, arrest 3

Hyderabad: In two separate raids on illegal storage facilities in residential areas, the police on Saturday, October 17, seized firecrackers wort

Cricket-Australia still undecided on starting XI for second test v S Africa

Australia are assessing all selection options ahead of