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Woman tells UK court that comedian Russell Brand raped her

A woman told police that British

Bhatti Calls For Effective, Timely Use Of SC/ST Sub-Plan Funds

The expenditures must be in line with the allocations: Reports

Delhi HC sets aside CIC order on PM Modi, Manmohan Singh

The Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order directing the Indian Air Force to disclose flight records relatin

Deepika Kakkar Returns to the Spotlight with Support from Husband Shoaib Ibrahim

Actress Deepika Kakkar shares her comeback story, highlighting the support from husband Shoaib Ibrahim amid health struggles. Deepika Kakkar Retu

Odisha: juvenile Detained In Cuttack Murder Case, Police Suspect Past Enmity

Police detained a juvenile in connection with a students murder in Cuttack, suspecting past enmity while probing a possible social media-related

India-New Zealand FTA to eliminate tariffs on all Indian exports from October 20: DGFT official

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which comes into effect on October 20, will eliminate tariffs on Indian exports to New Zealand,

EXPLAINER-France in turmoil: What might follow a

France saw some of the worst unrest in years at the weekend as huge protests across the country over the cost of living and underfunded public

France: Couple sips drinks unfazed as flames rise in background during Paris student riots

Meghalaya Showcases Culinary Heritage with City in Your City and Fire and Feast Festival

Meghalaya promotes its rich culinary heritage through two unique initiatives across India from October 2026 to February 2027. Meghalaya Showcases

LIVE | Melanias womens health push reaches the White House; Trump signs major executive order

Kenyan starvation cult leader found guilty of murder of 191 children, one adult

A Kenyan court on Monday found starvation cult leader

Srinagar-bound bus attacked in Ludhiana's Khanna; no one injured

The incident took place on Sunday night when the bus was passing through Doraha in Khanna

Tax dept probes Pernod, Diageo Scotch imports under UK trade pact

Tax officials are examining whether bulk Scotch imports qualify for lower duties under the India-UK pact, sources said. Pernod and Diageo said th

Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting device appears to have Saudi backing, US prosecutors say

An ex-OpenAI engineer accused of

Hyderabad Startup Gets Patent For Rocket Engine Testing Technology

Hyderabad-based Abyom SpaceTech & Defence said it had secured an Indian patent for its rocket engine testing technology: Reports

Use earphones or be penalised: Rlys to spread mobile awareness

New Delhi:Railway zones will spread awareness among passengers through public-address systems, urging them to avoid playing loud music or videos

RSS leader, W.B. Minister oppose attacks on book stalls set up by Left parties at Durga Puja pandals

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari continued to target the Left parties and said its supporters are trying to create anarchy in the coun

YSR Congress Demands Fresh Nominations for 22 Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh

YSR Congress urges state election commission for new nominations in 22 urban local bodies after alleged disruptions in the process. YSR Congress

Kenyan starvation cult leader found guilty of murder of 190 children, one adult

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Every medal is for my mother: Rinku Hooda overcomes grief, injury to win Para Asian Games gold in Javelin Throw

By Karunesh Kumar Rinku Hooda clinched gold in the Men

JNU Hunger Strike Enters Day 17, Brittas Seeks Presidents Intervention

He also flagged unresolved concerns relating to gender justice, equal opportunity, admissions and basic campus facilities, saying the prolonged i

Kolkata High Court to Hear Case on Vandalism of CPI(M) Book Stalls During Durga Puja

Kolkata High Court will hear a case on the vandalism of CPI(M) book stalls during Durga Puja, with significant political implications. Kolkata Hi

J-K: Indian Army conducts three-day

The Indian Army conducted a three-day residential training camp in Rajouri to strengthen civil defence preparedness and equip volunteers and disa

UPDATE 1-Uber wins bid to throw out UK mass lawsuit by black cab drivers

Uber won its bid on Monday to throw out two linked lawsuits seeking around

Industry leaders optimistic after Rubio's remarks on India-US trade deal finalisation

Indian industry leaders have expressed optimism over the early conclusion of the India-US bilateral trade agreement following US Secretary of Sta

Dia Mirza Reflects on 25 Years of Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, Expresses Gratitude to Fans

Dia Mirza celebrates the 25th anniversary of Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, sharing heartfelt memories and gratitude with her fans. Dia Mirza Reflects

India shelves coal import plan as high global prices, weak rupee raise costs

INSIGHT-Spain's rush to clear Ceuta migrant backlog raises rights concerns

When heavily

FIBA Womens Basketball League Asia: Railways to become first Indian team at the event

Four club champions from China, South Korea (KB Stars), Chinese Taipei (Cathay Life Tigers) and Japan (Denso Iris), along with Indian National ch

Tata Trusts files response to Venu Srinivasan, Vijay Singhs complaints with Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra

In its response, Tata Trusts has denied all assertions made in the complaints, including those of misgovernance

China pulls out of key investment in Sri Lanka port logistics venture

When China Merchants pledged the investment in 2023, it was touted as the first major Foreign Direct Investment to enter Sri Lanka after the coun

Pakistan: Farmers

Pakistan Kissan Ittehad President Khalid Mahmood Khokhar has urged the government to declare an agricultural emergency, warning that delayed poli

Four Salvadoran air force members missing after gang ambush in Haiti

Four Salvadoran air force members

Naidu Accuses YSRCP of Using Genji for Political Gain

Andhra Pradeshs Naidu claims YSRCP exploits Genji for political advantage and engages in electoral misconduct. Naidu Accuses YSRCP of Using Genji

DGQA Clearance Puts Swadeshi Empresa

On a Sunday afternoon in September 2025, lightning struck a storage tank at a port-side fuel facility in Visakhapatnam. The tanks roof caved in a

Dussehra traffic advisory in Noida; check route diversions, parking rules and roads to avoid

Commuters in Noida should prepare for traffic restrictions and diversions on Monday, October 20, as Dussehra celebrations , Ramlila events and id

Gold climbs 400 to 1.5 lakh per 10 gm as festive buying elevates demand

Silver, however, remains steady for the second straight session at 2.15 lakh per kilogram

Murali Kartik Surprised by Exclusion of Manav Suthar from Test Squad Against New Zealand

Former cricketer Murali Kartik expresses shock over Manav Suthars omission from Indias Test squad for the New Zealand tour. Murali Kartik Surpris

Political mercury rises in Punjab ahead of Amit Shahs visit

The AAP government has left no stone unturned in pushing Punjab into the pit of drugs, which caused many families to lose their children, said Am

A Silent Revolution Is Underway: Uttam

Rahul Gandhi had provided effective leadership to the Congress through challenging political circumstances as well as favourable periods: Uttam K

EXPLAINER-What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict?

Egypt's parliament is expected to vote next week on whether to authorise the armed forces to help defend Saudi

Akhilesh Alleges Fake Voters Persist Despite SIR, Accuses EC of BJP Bias

He claimed the Samajwadi Party had submitted evidence-based complaints to the EC regarding discrepancies in voter lists and irregularities during

FACTBOX-Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket

The US Supreme Court is hearing a series of important cases during its current nine-month term involving issues such as President Donald Trump's

Badoni walks the talk with his second double ton for Delhi

On day two of Delhis second Ranji game, against Gujarat, Badoni amassed a career-best 217 off just 246 deliveries

French PM calls for limited curfews to curb rioting

AI, IndiGo officials to appear before House panel on Nov 2

New Delhi: Representatives of Air India, Indigo and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) are among those who will appear before a Pa

Cyber unit flags rise in social media fraud using deepfake videos of PM, ministers to promote fake schemes

Ramayana: How 4,500 jewellery pieces were designed for Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash

Highlights More than 4,500 jewellery pieces were created for the first part of Ramayana . Tribe Amrapali spent over 18 months researching and des

LTTS Q2 net profit rises 66.78% to 548.2 crore on one-time gain

Revenue up 12.1%; large deals of over $200 million won, AI-related deals over 50% of total

Indias agrivoltaic capacity is expected to be more than 5-gigawatts in next 3-4 years: 5 gigawatts

MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi was addressing reporters ahead of the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference to be held in New Delhi October 21-23

Hyderabad Police seize 100 vehicles with fake number plates

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Hyderabad Traffic Police have seized 100 vehicles using fake number plates during a special enforcement d

'Smiles on faces': Dipke shares photo of Das, Ranka after judicial custody extended

Indian Consul General Meets Medinas Deputy Governor to Strengthen India-Saudi Relations

Indian Consul General Fahad Suri discusses strengthening ties with Saudi Arabias Deputy Governor amid security concerns. Indian Consul General Me

Left parties, BRS to stage a dharna in Khammam over alleged political bias in Indiramma housing allotments

Union Bank of India Q2 net profit rises 30% to 5,537 crore

Interest income of the Bank stood atRs. 28,158 crore as compared with 26,191 crore a year ago, up 7.51%

Hachette CEO Explains Why Writing Your Own Emails Matters In The Age Of AI

Shelley points out that drafting messages forces leaders to organise their thoughts, process details critically, and communicate with intent.

Monstrous Burial Of Dignity: Death Penalty In Nashik Child Rape-Murder Case

A fast-track court had on Friday sentenced Vijay Sanjay Khairnar to death for raping and killing a four-year-old girl late last year, terming the

India probes Pernod Ricard, Diageo over Scotch whisky imports under UK trade pact

Indian tax authorities are examining whether Pernod Ricard and Diageo wrongly classified bulk Scotch whisky imports for lower tariffs. The invest

Kotdwar to Receive Major Boost with

Kotdwars new 400 kV substation, costing 675 crore, promises 24-hour electricity supply for the region, announced by Assembly Speaker Ritu Khandur

BLS Polymers 255-cr IPO to open on October 27; price band fixed at 142-150

The IPO, comprising a fresh issue of 1.7 crore equity shares, will close on October 29

Brazilian man sells belongings, travels 2,000 km to meet woman he hoped to marry, but she was not real

A Brazilian bricklayer sold his belongings and travelled nearly 2,000 km to meet a woman he believed was his future wife, only to discover that s

Rescued Baby Orangutan in India Repatriated to Indonesia

Since its rescue, the animal has received veterinary care and appropriate habitat facilities from Indian wildlife authorities.

Ranji Trophy: Sutar's Historic 400 Headlines Day Two; Badoni Hits Double Ton, Sarfaraz, Patidar Smash Centuries

Nagaland Cricket Stadium: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to hit a quadruple century, while Delhi

Karimnagar government officer in ACB net for Rs 8,000 bribe

Hyderabad: A government officer in Karimnagar was trapped by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs

Fire breaks out at Parle-G unit in MP's Jabalpur, no one hurt; situation in control, say officials

More than 20 fire tenders and water bowsers were deployed for firefighting operation

Watch: US soldier dies after falling 170 feet during fast-rope demonstration in Texas

Delhi Records Coldest October Morning So Far, Air Quality May Worsen

The day's maximum temperature was recorded at 31.7 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Maersk to undertake first drydocking in India

The vessel is expected to arrive at L&T's Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai on October 20, 2026

IPO offer document: What to read, what to skip when assessing fundamentals

Do targeted reading of the prospectus to assess an IPO on fundamentals

Kerala Government Launches Investigation into Furniture Purchases for Ayurvedic Hospitals

Keralas health minister orders an investigation into alleged irregularities in furniture purchases for Ayurvedic hospitals during the Vijayan gov

No early warning, says Zelenskyy as Russia hits power grid again

Kyiv: Russia launched new attacks on Ukraines energy infrastructure using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky

Natco Pharma launches generic cancer drug Carboplatin in US

The launch helps address a critical shortage of the product in the US market, says the company

Tiger Shroff Shooter Works With Rapido. Taxi App Shares His Work Status

Hrithik reportedly worked as a Rapido driver. He did reconnaissance of Shroff's house under the pretext of riding a bike taxi.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches upgraded agri welfare portal

The platform will serve as a single-window gateway to major government initiatives, including PM-KISAN, AgriStack and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bi

Gujarat Invites Japanese Investors to Explore Opportunities in Semiconductor and Green Energy Sectors

Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister invites Japanese investors to explore opportunities in semiconductor, green energy, and EV sectors. Gujarat Invite

Commissionerate Police X Account Hacked; Crypto Scam Posts Appear

The official X account of the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police was compromised on Monday, with unauthorised posts promoting a cryptocurr

Ukraine Got No Warning Before Russias Latest Power Grid Strikes: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy is grappling with recent Washington moves benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving US sanctions on Moscow and sig

1 Finance gets Sebi in-principle nod to launch passive-only MF business

The wealth-tech firm plans to launch its MF Lite fund house in Q4FY27 after meeting regulatory requirements, potentially becoming the first AMC u

Bob Barker spent nearly $1 million to move three Toronto Zoo elephants to California; how Iringa, Toka and Thika found a new home

Two Bhavani Devotees Killed, 12 Injured As Van Overturns on Paderu Ghat Road

Van Carrying 25 Bhavani Pilgrims Overturns After Hitting Hillside in Alluri District

Assam govt to challenge bail for 2 accused in Zubeen death case

Guwahati: The Assam government will move the Supreme Court challenging the Gauhati High Courts decision to grant bail to two of the seven accused

BJP Critiques SPs Empty Chairs at PDA Conference in Kannauj

The BJP criticizes the SPs PDA conference in Kannauj, highlighting empty seats and questioning the partys integrity ahead of their manifesto rele

Very close to finalising trade deal with India: Rubio

Washington: The US is very close to finalising a trade deal with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, suggesting that the waiver

Astroguide for Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tithi: Ashwayuja Shukla Dasami till 2.06 pm

Sicyon, Moon Oracle, Black Eagle, Astraeus and Battle Crown excel

Tata Trusts replies on SDTT complaint; Charity Commissioner to decide soon

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner expec

Astroguide for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tithi: Ashwayuja Shukla Navami till 12.46 pm

Man City star Guehi says taking the knee has lost impact after opting against anti-racism gesture

I dont think its necessarily a football issue; I think its a wider societal issue and football is that beacon of hope to try to get the message o

CISF Apprehends Suspicious Passenger at Jama Masjid Metro Station in Delhi

A passenger attempting to flee was caught by CISF at Jama Masjid Metro Station after suspicious items were found during an inspection. CISF Appre

Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits power grid again

A severe shortage of American-made Patriot air defence systems has made Ukraine more vulnerable