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Unsafe Truss Blamed For MVSR Collapse

An inadequately secured truss carrying heavy lights collapsed during Dandiya celebrations at MVSR College, killing one student and injuring sever

Eyewitness Recalls Shocking Shooting Incident Involving Bollywood Star Tiger Shroff

Eyewitness recounts the terrifying shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff in Juhu, raising concerns over safety in Mumbai. Eyewitness Recalls S

Chorbagan pandal deaths: Overcrowding, lack of management, cops and volunteers blamed

A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals. Over 25 people were injured during this

NDA candidate Vangaveeti Radha Krishna files nomination for Vijayawada Mayor post

24 candidates have filed their nominations for the Mayors post so far, while 968 candidates have filed papers for ward member posts in Vijayawada

Haryana CM Responds to Omar Abdullah Amid Stone-Pelting Incident on Kashmir-Bound Bus

Haryanas CM Naib Singh Saini addresses Omar Abdullahs concerns over a stone-pelting incident involving a Kashmir-bound bus. Haryana CM Responds t

India bars Sugarcane-based Ethanol in 2026-27 Petrol blending tender

NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies have barred ethanol made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses from their latest pr

Maharashtra CEO Seeks Changes to Form 6

The Maharashtra CEOs letter seeks to remove the words new voters from the forms title and introduce an alternative declaration for applicants who

Two feared drowned after jumping into Chenab in Doda, Ramban

JAMMU: Two persons are feared drowned after allegedly jumping into the Chenab in Doda and Ramban districts on Sunday, officials said. Rescue oper

Kilambakkam Bus Terminus Marooned, Traffic Disrupted

Nearly three feet of rainwater on GST Road hampers vehicle movement amid drainage concerns.

Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt after Gunfire in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at him in Juhu area of Mumbai on Sunday evening, police said. His dr

Gujarat seeks sustained business links with diaspora in Japan to expand MSME opportunities

Digital Desk | Kobe (Japan), Oct 18 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has called for a sustained mechanism to connect businesse

Release recommendations of Thiruppugazh Committee, Anbumani urges T.N. government

He says several parts of Chennai received rainfall of an intensity comparable to a cloudburst, and if such incidents are to become frequent, it w

Panel to probe Kolkata stampede; nine IPS officers to handle festive rush

A high-powered committee led by a Calcutta High Court judge will probe the adverse incident at the Chorbagan Puja Committee. To improve crowd con

Over 15,000 Workers Carry Out Rescue, Rainwater Clearance At Night

The government described the rainfall in some areas, where precipitation exceeded 30 cm overnight, as unprecedented in volume, adding that normal

A Mistake: Jagan Mohan Reddy Regrets Backing 2023 Election Commission Law

Reddy said that the ruling establishment should not have a decisive advantage in appointing officials responsible for conducting elections.

Siddhant Issar Makes His Big Screen Debut in Suspense Thriller Lohitaksh

Actor Siddhant Issar is set to debut in the suspense thriller Lohitaksh, receiving blessings from his father, veteran actor Puneet Issar. Siddhan

US-Designated Global Terrorist Muhammad Sarwar Dies In Lahore

Sarwar's funeral was scheduled to be held at JuD headquarters, Jamia Al-Qadsia, in Lahore's Chuburji area late on Sunday night.

Orange Alert: Chengalpet Collector Asks Officials To Keep Machinery Ready For Rescue Operations

The department said a total of about 4.15 lakh passengers have left by government buses to their native places in the last three days till Saturd

INS Sudarshini departs Omans Salalah, continues Lokayan-2026 transoceanic deployment

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Indian Navys three-masted sail training ship INS Sudarshini has departed Salalah in Oman after a four-day

BJD files police complaint over deepfake videos targeting senior leader Sujata Rout

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday lodged a complaint for creation and circulation of Al-ge

Jantar Mantar chhoo-mantar, not protests

Jantar Mantar has recently been officially designated as a site for demonstrations in India. Jantar Mantar's transformation follows a history of

'Violent, fast-moving fire swept through': Canadian PM confirms 4 dead in CFB Wainwright blaze

'We begged for antibodies, yet': Witness recounts desperate fight for her dads COVID treatment

Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO Heads of Govt meeting in Tajikistan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to represent India at the SCO meeting in Dushanbe on October 19. The meeting will focus on regional e

Anbumani Urges Government To Improve Chennais Stormwater Drainage

He said there is also a risk of the situation worsening this year due to the impact of El Nio. Climate change, which is threatening the world, co

Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula head into first debate a week before vote

Brazilian supporters held rallies for presidential candidates on Sunday as leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Fla

Army officers' wife booked for 'espionage'

Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered a case against the wife of an Army officer. She is accused of sharing sensitive information with foreign

Family Mourns MVSR Tragedy

Nineteen-year-old Narayana Das Sona died in an incident at MVSR College in Nadergul, while her younger sister Meena remains hospitalised.

Indian Postal Department Intensifies Special Campaign for Cleanliness and E-Waste Management

The Indian Postal Department ramps up efforts in cleanliness and e-waste management as part of its Special Campaign 6. Indian Postal Department I

Conjoined Twins With 2 Heads, 1 Torso Die Week After Birth At Odisha Hospital

Dicephalic parapagus is a rare form of conjoined twinning in which two heads share a single body. Such cases occur in approximately one in every

Revenue, TNPCB officials seal illegal dyeing units near Chinnalapatti; power lines too disconnected after Collectors directive

5 Municipal Wards Set for Unanimous Election in Favour of TD

Five municipal wards would see unanimous elections of Telugu Desam nominees in Tadipatri municipality in Anantapur district as no YSRC candidates

Stone pelting on bus in Haryana: J&K leaders seek action

A Kashmir-bound passenger bus was attacked in Haryana, resulting in the injury of an elderly traveller. The event drew widespread condemnation fr

Anthropic to commit 5% stake to new public benefit fund

Anthropic said on Sunday it will commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund, subject to stockholder approval, with the stake potentiall

Archery Premier League: Marathas prove mighty, bag title

69-year-old man dies after falling into 10-foot-deep pit at Pune civic work site

Digital Desk | Pune, Oct 18 (IANS) A 69-year-old man died after falling into an 8 to 10-foot-deep pit dug for a drainage line project by the Pune

Rains Disrupt More Than 20 Flights In Chennai

As the rain eased, flights that had been holding in the air began landing in Chennai one after another.

Punjab CM Unveils New Sohna Products at SIAL Paris to Boost Global Market Presence

Punjabs CM Bhagwant Mann launches new Sohna products at SIAL Paris, enhancing the states agricultural export potential. Punjab CM Unveils New Soh

Raising Awareness About Cyber Fraud Through Cyber Dandiya: Commissioner Dr. Ramesh

Cyberabad police organised Cyber Dandiya, drawing around 1,500 participants to combine Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations with cybercrime awarene

Many Areas Near Tambaram Inundated, 10 Electric Poles Lean

Blocked drains leave low-lying areas waterlogged as residents seek urgent action to prevent flooding.

Russia sanctions waiver a 60-day pause: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that India remained heavily reliant on Russian oil even as it had diversified its energy sources

Himachal CM opens two blocks of state Secretariat

Digital Desk | Shimla, Oct 18 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inaugurated Blocks 1 and 2 of Phase IV of t

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Criticizes Opposition Amid Ayodhya Visit

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attacks opposition protests, emphasizing that governments change through votes, not threats. Assam Chief Minister Hi

Is fast-rising all-rounder Dhir the missing piece in Indias T20 puzzle?

The Indian bowling attack has been rather mediocre in pace spearheads Bumrahs absence

So Long As There Is Shai, There Is Hope For West Indies

A sentimental attachment to the halcyon days of West Indian cricket, with their armada of fast bowlers and hard-hitting batsmen may have led to a

63 Years Ago, A Cat Named Felicette Became The First Feline In Space

Following the mission, the French media dubbed her Felix. Once researchers confirmed she was female, her name was officially updated to Felicette

Five Bhadradri Hospitals Win Six Kayakalp Awards Despite Infrastructure Challenges

Each hospital selected for a commendation award will receive Rs 1 lakh, while the CHC at Palvancha will get Rs 5 lakh for the eco-friendly award.

Two Arrested After 2.1 Kilograms of Suspected Marijuana Seized at Ahmedabad Airport

Customs officials seized 2.1 kg of suspected marijuana at Ahmedabad Airport, leading to the arrest of two individuals involved. Two Arrested Afte

Maha Ashtami Celebrations Peak in Bhubaneswar: Devotees Flock in Thousands for Mahagauri Darshan and Sandhi Puja

The festive fervor of Durga Puja is at its peak across the capital city and the entire state, with Maha Ashtami being celebrated with immense gra

85 books by inmates released at Cuddalore Central Prison

The books were developed with the support from the Ezhuthaga Iyakkam (Write Movement) and the Tamil Nadu Prisons Department

Govt issues advisory to Meta, urges for content overhaul on Facebook and Instagram

The government has asked Meta, which is the owner of Facebook and Instagram, for a complete content overhaul. Meta has been asked to ensure that

Pub Pays Price For Wasting Drinking Water

The action followed a public complaint and a field inspection by board officials: Reports

Visakhapatnams Bengali community celebrates Durga Puja with rituals, bhog and cultural programmes

Saddula Bathukamma Celebrated On Grand Scale In Karimnagar

Attired in colourful sarees and jewellery, women and girls played the Bathukamma by making rounds around systematically arranged flowers besides

Radio-tagged Madras hedgehog gives birth, offering insights into breeding behaviour

To understand the species home range, movement patterns and habitat use, the AIWC team has deployed VHF radio telemetry

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Performs Mahanisha Puja in Gorakhpur

CM Yogi Adityanath conducted the Mahanisha Puja, praying for the welfare of all during the auspicious occasion of Navratri. Chief Minister Yogi A

RERA Orders Penalty Against 2 Developers

In the first case, TGRERA found that BVR Infra marketed plots in its SV Golden City-III project at Kadthal in Rangareddy district without registr

Tiger Shroff In Car, 4 Shots Are Fired, Then A Gun Jams: New Videos Emerge

Just as Tiger Shroff is being driven in his BMW sedan from a football ground, two men shoot at least four times; one of the shooters, however, fa

Man held for smuggling ganja on government bus at Katpadi

He was lodged at Central Prison in Vellore

Over 800 students graduate at Quaide Milleth College for Men convocation

Chennai Braces For Northeast Monsoon, Heavy Rain Predicted

The Tamil Nadu government has announced the contact numbers of zonal officials in Chennai for residents to report waterlogging complaints. As a p

Gangs won't be spared, M'rashtra Deputy CM Eknath vows after firing at Tiger Shroff's car

Gangs won't be spared, M'rashtra Deputy CM Eknath vows after firing at Tiger Shroff's car

CM Naidu Banks On Social Re-Engineering In Mayoral Nominations

Naidu said candidates were selected after considering public opinion and feedback from party cadres, with preference given to aspirants who secur

At least 4 killed in major fire at Canadian military base

The Canadian government said on Sunday that a weekend fire at an Alberta

Telangana: Discom Launches Checks Amid Protests By Farmers

Farmers from Kodur in the Pulkal mandal of Sangareddy district recently staged a sit-in protest on main roads against frequent power outages: Rep

'Stop politics of shoot and scoot': BJP slams Congress over readable electoral roll issue

29 File Papers For GVMC Mayor Post

A total of 29 candidates filed 39 sets of nominations for the GVMC mayoral post during the three-day filing process ending on Sunday.

US says Europe refused to join push for tariffs on India, China over Russian oil

Tried to use the angles to be successful: Gurjapneet Singh

Ventive Hospitality in talks to acquire 2-3 luxury hotels

Ventive Hospitality, a joint venture between Panchshil Realty and Blackstone, is in discussions to acquire luxury hotels. The company aims to sec

Witness Describes Shooting Incident Involving Bollywood Star Tiger Shroff

A witness recounts the shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, where he was unharmed but two others were injured. Witness Describes S

Women Throng Tank Bund For Bathukamma Finale

Performances by about 700 artists showcased Telanganas cultural heritage: Reports

Gangs won't be spared, M'rashtra Deputy Chief CM Eknath vows after firing at Tiger Shroff's car

Global investors against use of judicial anti-avoidance rule by tax officials

International investors have raised concerns regarding the Indian Income-tax authorities' invocation of the judicial anti-avoidance rule. At a re

MVSR College: Negligence Blamed For Dandiya Collapse

B. Archana of Secunderabad, who attended Dandiya and Garba for the first time, said safety and fire hazards must be prioritised. Most events use

Southern India braces for water stress and droughts amid deficient monsoon

Deficient monsoon rainfall has triggered water shortages and crop losses across southern India, putting pressure on reservoirs, rural livelihoods

Over 8,000 police personnel to be deployed for Thevar Guru puja in Pasumpon

Hyderabad traffic police book 417 for drunk driving

Hyderabad: In a major crackdown on drunk driving, the Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 417 motorists during an intensive two-day special drive con

1,037 Nominations Filed In Prakasam District

The final list of candidates would be announced that evening: Reports

Education without compulsion

Education must remain a public good, not a commercial arrangement that places an unnecessary financial burden on families. Education Ministers w

MFIs may have to grin & bear for some time as funding pressures persist

A tweak in microfinance norms may be needed as flight to safety overrides growth objectives

Pakistan Claims Victory Over Sri Lanka by 37 Runs in ODI Tri-Series Opener

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the first match of the ODI tri-series, showcasing strong performances from Salman Agha and Shahid Afrid

Provocation, Entrapment, Persecution

by Dr. A. Adityanjee Everyone heaved a sigh of relief on October 13th, 2026, when Saudi Arabias Supreme Court, on appeal, set aside the Shariah

Some Mission Bhagiratha Sources May Run Out of Water Within Months

Mission Bhagiratha sources face depletion, with Singur reservoir holding just 22 days of normal supply.

Trump says Washington golf course renovation to start in November, despite judge's order

Oct 18 - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration

Should focus on actual criminals: Dipke jabs police after shots fired at Tiger Shroff

Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election

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Concerns Raised Over Mumbais Law and Order After Shooting Incident Involving Tiger Shroff

The Congress party criticizes the Maharashtra government following a shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff, raising law and order concer

Statsguru: Don't blame stubble burning alone for poor air quality

Farm fires are seasonal, but year-round emissions from power plants and persistently high PM2.5 levels underline the need for a broader clean-air

Hyderabad Bathukamma celebrations conclude at Tank Bund

Hyderabad: The banks of Hussain Sagar witnessed grand Saddula Bathukamma celebrations at Tank Bund here on Sunday evening, October 18, showcasing