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Peak XVs big bets on Indian startups; How Tally stayed relevant for 40 years

Indian startup founders are increasingly aspiring to build companies worth $50 billion or even $100 billion, a shift that is prompting venture ca

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna Participate In Grand Saddula Bathukamma Celebrations

Bathukamma is a flower festival celebrated by Telugu Hindu women in Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh.

Horoscope Today, October 19, 2026: Five Zodiac Signs Set to Shine

Horoscope Today, October 19, 2026: The day may bring professional success and new achievements for some zodiac signs, while others could see fina

The trouble with wearing your health on your finger

Ouras new GLP-1 features promise to keep pace with a changing body. My increasingly loose ring suggests the company has more to consider

Tiger Shroff firing incident: First image of attackers emerges; police launch manhunt

The first image of the suspected attackers, who allegedly opened fired at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff while he was in his car at the Juhu area i

Kenya reports 8th Ebola case as Congo outbreak expands across borders

Future US prez could be hostile, calls for alliances with India

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned that a future US president could be hostile towards Israel, calling for new alliances

Oil prices ease as Trump waives Russia sanctions, Middle East risks persist

Oil prices have seen a downturn due to US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russia, causing worries about supply stability.

Owner of Maharashtra shipping firm attacked near Baramati airport

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Abdul will become MLA, MP: Owaisi attacks Akhilesh, calls for independent Muslim leadership in UP

Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia after 'threat'

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv carrying 57 people was diverted to the Bulgarian capital Sofia late on Sunday after a threat was made a

Rajnath Singh to Lead India at SCO Summit in Tajikistan: Focus on Trade

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Uses 1972 CPI(M) Paper to Target Congress on EVMs

CRPF DG Lauds Judo Champion Woman Officer Attacked During Delhi Protests

Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues

Ukrainian strikes reportedly targeted an oil export terminal and depot in St. Petersburg, resulting in casualties. U.S. President Donald Trump cr

FOREX-Dollar firmer, euro weakens as French protests turn violent

The dollar edged up from near its lowest

Probationary Officer Over Unsatisfactory Conduct: CAT Upholds Central Agency's Dismissal Order

France protests: Macron vows to hold accountable those who sought to bring down the Republic

Macron blamed unrestrained violence on insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals

Indian Umrah pilgrims urged to check alternative Saudi flights

Indian Umrah pilgrims affected by ongoing flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia have been advised to explore alternative travel options after major

Morning Digest: Public audit in two booths finds over 100 voters wrongly marked Delhi SIR; Police detain Sahil Wakodes parents from protest site, and more

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Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Rakhi Sawant: Jhansi Court Orders Arrest Over 2010 TV Show Suicide Case

Salman Khan Praises YUNG DSA on Bigg Boss 20 for Taking Bold Stand Against Violence

Gunmen Open Fire at Tiger Shroff's Car in Juhu; Driver Injured, Bishnoi Gang Link Emerges

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Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna Epic Holds Steady Amid Heavy Clash

AICWA Seeks Strict Action After Tiger Shroff Firing Incident

AICWA said one person was hit by a bullet during the incident and claimed that Tiger Shroff had narrowly escaped an attack that could have cost h

Brij Mohan Sharma, Father of Singer Neeti Mohan & Mohan Sisters, Passes Away

HD Kumaraswamy emerges as NDAs combative face in Karnataka ahead of local body polls

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy is intensifying his political campaign against Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Karnataka. He is leveraging recent c

Putin proposes trilateral meeting with Trump, Xi to end Ukraine war in Russia's favour: Report

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has proposed a three-day summit his US counterpart Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping next month, aiming to en

Batteries to autos: Chinese imports remain in top gear

India asks its nationals in Saudi to follow safety directives

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

Ukraine attacks set ablaze oil sites, over 1,000 drones launched at Russia

Moscow, Oct 18: Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St Petersburg on Sunday as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drone

Russia sanctions paused for 60 days to analyse global impact

Washington, Oct 18: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the waiver from sanctions on Russia and tariffs on other countries, including Indi

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Indian Hotels Company(772)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The stock of Indian Hotels Company has been in a consolidation phase for about four months. It has been oscilla

World Students Day: Honouring Abdul Kalam through lessons for student life

World Students Day is observed on October 15 to honour Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalams legacy. This year, The Hindu Teen Digest editorial team shares ins

Delhi Police register FIR against unknown persons for threatening SEM in Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka bail case

An FIR has been registered by the Delhi Police against unknown persons for allegedly threatening a Special Executive Magistrate. The threats rela

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircrafts till November 24

Islamabad, Oct 18: Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft and planes owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines f

He should not play all three formats: Shastris advice for Bumrah

Ravi Shastri shared his enthusiastic endorsement of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami's selection for the T20I squad. With India's important t

Bomb threat diverts Tel Aviv flight

Russian strike kills woman, hits Kyiv subway station, mayor says

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Imran Khan challenges FRRO notice, seeks protection against deportation

Actor Imran Khan has approached the Bombay High Court challenging a notice issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Mumbai,

Netanyahu seeks India ties beyond US

Delhi Police file FIR over threats to magistrate in Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das bail case

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Strong winds fueled grass fire at Canadian military base that killed four

Flames

Beijing's population expected to become super-aged by 2035

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Putin Proposes Trump-Xi Summit to Duscuss Ukraine Peace Deal

On Sunday, Trump claimed that negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict were making great progress

Putin proposes trilateral summit with Trump, Xi to discuss Ukraine war: Report

ROI-Rejuvenated London Metal Exchange looks to new horizons: Andy Home

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Congresss post-truth politics: Manufacturing distrust, undermining democracy

Eknath Shinde meets Tiger Shroff after Mumbai firing incident, vows to 'end to this hooliganism'

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday met actor Tiger Shroff at his residence following a firing incident in Mumbai and assur

Jesse Eisenberg, Julianne Moore bring curtain down on London Film Festival with 'The Debut'

Actor-filmmaker

Tiger Shroff shoot-out: We will respond to them in their own language, says DCM Ekanth Shinde

Recalling the era of 1990s when gang wars had led to bloodbath on the streets of Mumbai, Mr. Shinde said that the Mumbai Police had even then rei

Macron Condemns Nationwide Riots in France as Arrests Reach 2,400

Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buil

Seven KCL players named in India

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Watch: Womens groups march to Delhi Police HQ, demand action over alleged sexual assaults on protesters

Putin floats 3-way summit on Ukraine

Best of Business Standard Opinion: What sits outside the frame also exists

What makes these risks dangerous is not only their existence, but the ease with which institutions can ignore them when they are difficult to mea

Scholarships: October 17, 2026

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Hurricane Trudy weakens off Mexico's Pacific coast as cleanup effort begins

(Updates throughout) MEXICO CITY, Oct 18 - Hurricane Trudy weakened

Girish Park Police Station OC removed after Kolkata pandal stampede; interim charge given to Hirak Dalapati

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Oil tanker on fire in Hormuz

Bike rally held for

As part of the Indian National Congress

Milan on edge: Protesters clash with cops, smash windows; videos show chaos

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks skid, Wall Street and bonds aided by oil slip

Asian share markets slipped on Monday as

Babar Azam achieves historic milestone, joins Inzamam and Miandad in elite list

The match against Sri Lanka was his 355th in international cricket. However, he fell short of a half-century, getting out for 45 to Pavan Rathnay

Grass fire at Canadian military base kills four, injures 39

Flames that killed four Canadian soldiers and left 19 people in critical condition began with a smoldering grass fire that quickly grew in an Alb

Two critically injured after shooting in Patna

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Nishad Kumar, Ajeet Singh Yadav lead India

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AbhinaV Tiwari reflects on the lessons he learnt as a KLYES exchange programme student

Travelling from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh to Sitka in Alaska, the U.S., was only the beginning of a learning journey

Nifty gains 3% as analysts predict recovery; key resistance levels ahead

Nifty gained 3% last week, boosting sentiment and raising hopes of a recovery, though analysts caution that it must clear key resistance levels f

Jailer 2 earns Rs 56 cr on Day 4, crosses Rs 424 cr worldwide

Rajinikanth's new film, 'Jailer 2', is enjoying a fantastic run at the box office, raking in Rs 55.85 crore net in India on its fourth day alone.

Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia on bomb threat, Sky News says

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Kuldeep has been treated unfairly, feels Ashwin

Phone on speaker in train? You may be fined, jailed

School, by the firsts

School life has been home to many milestones, from the first day you step in to the very last day. I know my life at school has been like that.

Kanthapuram faction to protest against lack of representation in Keralam Waqf Board

Kerala Muslim Jamaath claims that justice has been denied to their Sunni faction, which manages a significant portion of Waqf properties across K

Keralams Waqf board chairperson terms Centres mandate on non-Muslim members anti-Muslim

Newly appointed chairperson M.C. Mayin Haji says his immediate priority is to resolve the 600-odd cases pending before the board. He says he inte

On eve of visit, Rubio cites India to defend Russia sanction pause

Defends Trump'sDecision, CitesIndia As Partner

Putin proposes summit with Trump, Xi to end Ukraine war, WSJ reports

A reported October 9 phone call between Putin and Trump also produced an agreement involving Russian diesel sales on the global market

Rise and try, and rise again

During my school-era, I watched a lot of sports, played a lot of sports, failed at a lot of sports, and won at some. Not a single experience was

Over 50 lakh devotees expected to attend Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai: Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Shuttle services between the bus termini and town should also be operated for devotees, as no vehicle will be allowed to enter town, especially d

Regime change in Delhi will happen by voting only, says Prakash Raj

Addressing a protest gathering seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Kozhikode beach, the actor says the regime

Gothrajyothi meet brings together 300 Adivasi farmers in Wayanad

The initiative aims to integrate the traditional knowledge of Adivasi farmers with modern science to improve livelihood security

Foundation stone laid for animal shelter in Wayanad

The facility enables authorities to evacuate animals in advance when disaster warnings are issued and provide them with fodder, water, and basic

INL criticises reconstitution of Keralam Waqf Board

INL leader criticises the boards composition and accuses the UDF government of selecting members entirely on political considerations

Kimberly Guilfoyle | The flashy diplomat

The former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, a Trump loyalist, was dismissed after allegations that she favoured businesses in exchange for personal fav

Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi, WSJ says

Russian

France riots: Macron blames radical far-left groups as arrests mount across cities

Authorities reported widespread destruction across major cities as protesters clashed with police, businesses were looted and political tensions

36 new wildlife records put Keralams Peechis biodiversity in the spotlight

Survey across three sanctuaries documents 395 bird, butterfly and odonates species, including 24 endemics of the Western Ghats