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Suvendu Warns Vivekananda-abusers At Presidency University

Left student unions blame ABVP for unrest

15 Oct 2026 7:30 pm
How Customer Voices Are Shaping the Ai+ Smartphone Experience

From software enhancements to more responsive after-sales support, Ai+ Smartphone is using real customer experiences to shape better products and a more seamless ownership journey

15 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
Ahead of Indias Biggest IPO, Jio Unveils Next Growth Roadmap, Focuses on 3 Growth Engines

Akash Ambani identifies Mobility, Home and Enterprise-International as Jios three key growth engines

15 Oct 2026 7:23 pm
CIC Flags Fake Admissions at CBSE Schools, Recommends Surprise Inspections

The Central Information Commission (CIC), invoking Section 25(5) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, said it deemed it fit to recommend surprise inspections to ensure checks and balances on affiliated schools.

15 Oct 2026 7:22 pm
Astroguide for Friday, October 16, 2026

Tithi: Ashwayuja Shukla Shashti till 5.54 am (Saturday)

15 Oct 2026 7:21 pm
CBI Arrests IRS Officer in 1 Cr DHFL Loan Fraud Bribery Case

According to the CBI, Tanwar and Sharma allegedly demanded Rs 1 crore from the complainant in exchange for favouring him in the SFIO investigation.

15 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Indias Net Direct Tax Collection Increases 13.2 PC to Rs 13.38 Lakh Crore Till Oct. 15

The tax collection reached about 50 per cent of the full year budget target

15 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
Amazon Launches AI Wearables That Record, Analyse Users Daily Lives

Amazon announced the $75 Bee Frontier, a lighter, smaller and water-resistant version of the original wristband

15 Oct 2026 7:14 pm
Indians Allotted 25% Of Tatarstan Foreign Job Quota

Speaking to visiting Indian journalists at the second annual Tatarstan Initiative Mutual Efficiency (TIME) India-Russia Business Forum in Kazan, the envoy said the two countries were on course to achieve their bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030

15 Oct 2026 7:03 pm
Albania Protests Escalate for 3rd Day Over Kushner-Linked Project, Clashes Erupt

The movement earned the name after protesters used signs depicting the pink birds, which live in their thousands in a nature reserve on the island where the development is planned.

15 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
India Demands US Action on Hindu Temple Attack Plot

Teen arrested over alleged attack plan in Illinois; MEA flags anti-Hindu hate

15 Oct 2026 6:59 pm
FM Attends World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, G-20 and G7 Finance Ministers Meet In Bangkok

Sitharaman highlighted India's strong macroeconomic fundamentals, supported by fiscal discipline, robust domestic demand and infrastructure modernisation, as offering significant opportunities for Swiss investors. The two sides also explored investment opportunities through the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and GIFT City

15 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Seven of 16 Planetary Vital Signs of Earth Now at Record Extremes, Study Finds

Concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide all reached record levels again in 2026, the study found

15 Oct 2026 6:43 pm
2 bn barrels of crude lost in West Asia since war

5 million barrels a day remain offline despite temporary export recovery

15 Oct 2026 6:42 pm
SC Seeks Centres Response on Guidelines for Police Interactions With Media

Jaising argued that the woman journalist was molested by a police officer but no FIR has been lodged to date on her complaint.

15 Oct 2026 6:21 pm
Saudi Coalition Intercepts Missile Over Medina Amid Houthi Conflict

Israeli strike kills one in Gaza; Trkiye says troop deployment to Saudi Arabia requires parliamentary approval as regional tensions persist.

15 Oct 2026 6:16 pm
Frustrated With Trump, Voters Seek Change in Washington: AP-NORC Poll Finds

Survey finds that more voters want Democrats to win control of Congress and have a more negative view of Republicans

15 Oct 2026 6:15 pm
IIT Bombay Bars Asking Students JEE, GATE Scores, Birth, and Category Details

The guidelines, issued on Tuesday, are aimed at fostering inclusivity within the campus and encourage students to bond irrespective of caste, religion, or socio-economic background.

15 Oct 2026 6:07 pm
TGSPDCL AE Caught Taking Rs 1.2 Lakh Bribe To Install Meters

An Assistant Engineer, TGSPDCL, Madannapet Section, Santosh Nagar Sub Division in Hyderabad, was caught by the ACB when he demanded and accepted a bribe of Rs. 1,20,000.

15 Oct 2026 6:03 pm
PM Modi Meets Asian Games 2026 Medal Winners; Lauds Strong Performance

India won 85 medals at the 2026 Asian Games, including 21 gold

15 Oct 2026 5:53 pm
AIADMK Files Criminal Defamation Case Against Minister for 'Defamatory' Remarks

The action stems from alleged false and defamatory remarks made against AIADMK and its party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami during a press meet on October 10

15 Oct 2026 5:50 pm
TN Taking Steps to Curb Prices of Rice, Pulses: Minister Venkataramanan

Highlighting proactive administrative steps taken by the administration, the minister revealed that a high-level meeting of the Price Determination and Price Monitoring Committee was convened on Tuesday to formulate immediate market interventions

15 Oct 2026 5:47 pm
Bengaluru Hotels Body Urges Govt to Withdraw Dry Day Order, Cites Projected Business Losses

The association said the restrictions would cause significant financial losses to bars, restaurants and pubs, and adversely affect the hospitality industry as well as the revenue of the state government's Excise Department

15 Oct 2026 5:44 pm
Israel Says Commercial Goods Will Not Enter Gaza

The move stands to immediately reduce Gaza's supplies, because the closed-off territory is completely reliant on whatever goods Israel allows in through border crossings

15 Oct 2026 5:37 pm
Devotee Gifts Rs 75 Lakh Worth Gold Crown to Goddess Kanaka Durga

A devotee gifted a gold crown weighing 494 grams and valued at about Rs 75 lakh to Goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada.

15 Oct 2026 5:32 pm
Bangladesh Garment Workers Take to Streets Over Wages, Unpaid Salaries: Reports

Bangladesh's garment industry has around 4,000 registered factories and employs more than four million workers, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

15 Oct 2026 5:31 pm
Vinicius Junior To Miss ''El Clasico'' After Being Hit With 4-Game Ban

Vinicius was shown a straight red card in the 73rd minute for having tugged hard on the hair of Villarreal's Nathan Saliba when they were sprinting down the field, moments before the Madrid player scored a goal

15 Oct 2026 5:18 pm
'No Place to Breathe': Daily Life in Indonesia's Fire Epicentre

Indonesia is afflicted by wildfires regularly during its dry season, but this year the blazes have been turbocharged by a powerful El Nino cycle, which typically brings drought.

15 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
Keesara Deputy Tahsildar Caught By ACB Taking Rs 2.5 Lakh Bribe

Keesara Deputy Tahsildar Caught By ACB Taking Rs 2.5 Lakh Bribe

15 Oct 2026 5:01 pm
iOS 27.2 Introduces New Black-And-White Apple Music App Icon

The update was released on October 13, bringing several additional visual changes to Apple Music

15 Oct 2026 5:00 pm
Over 13 Crore Voters Deleted, What is This if Not a Setting: Dipke

Abhijeet Dipke accuses government of suppressing dissent over electoral rolls, urges citizens to join Lehra Do Tiranga march in Delhi tomorrow.

15 Oct 2026 4:59 pm
TVK Slams SIR Process, Terms It Anti-Democratic, Biased Against Marginalised Voters

TVK leader and School Education Minister A Rajmohan emphasised his party's elentless opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process since its inception

15 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
Delhi HC Allows CJP Protest at Connaught Place Central Park

Court takes police assurance on regulating October 16 demonstration amid traders concerns over festive-season business disruptions.

15 Oct 2026 4:49 pm
Indias Exports to US Rise 11%, Imports Jump 26% Amid Trade Talks

Exports to the US increased from USD 45.73 billion in the corresponding period last year, while imports rose to USD 32.33 billion from USD 25.66 billion.

15 Oct 2026 4:49 pm
Manipur BJP MLA, Youths Back Bimol Akoijam Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

BJP MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh urges Congress MP to seek legal recourse, while youths rally in Imphal alleging political targeting.

15 Oct 2026 4:44 pm
Southwest Monsoon Withdraws, Northeast Monsoon Sets In Over South India

IMD forecasts isolated heavy rainfall across parts of south peninsular India till October 21 as the southwest monsoon ends with a 12.6% rainfall deficit amid strengthening El Nio conditions.

15 Oct 2026 4:35 pm
Smartphone Shipments Crash 22% in Worst Quarter Ever, IDC Says

The higher cost of storage over the past year, led by demand from AI industry orders, has hurt profitability across the mobile sector and forced companies to raise prices, cut back specifications and discard budget-focused models

15 Oct 2026 4:28 pm
Vemulawada: Elderly Man's Funeral Delayed For 3 Days Over Property Row

In a bizarre incident reported from the temple town of Vemulawada,family members had delayed the funeral of an elderly man for three days due to a dispute over property.

15 Oct 2026 4:22 pm
Journalist Accused of Casteist Remarks Against ACP Seeks FIR Quashing in Delhi HC

Journalist alleges retaliation over sexual assault complaint

15 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
INDIA Bloc to Hold Karnataka Meeting on SIR, Voting Rights on Friday

The meeting, under the leadership of state Congress president B K Hariprasad, will be attended by leaders of the CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation, All India Forward Bloc and Samajwadi Party, among others, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee said in a press release on Thursday

15 Oct 2026 4:13 pm
Keralam Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Centre to Accept Revised Western Ghats ESA Proposal

The resolution was moved by Minister for Electricity, Environment and Parliamentary Affairs Sunny Joseph urging the Centre to issue the final ESA notification regarding the Western Ghats only after considering the revised proposal submitted by the Keralam government in order to safeguard the interests of the people of the state

15 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
MEA Flags Rising Anti-India Hate in US After Illinois Temple Shooting Plot

The spokesperson said India had taken note of the action taken by US law enforcement authorities, including the arrest and detention of the suspect and the charges brought against him.

15 Oct 2026 4:06 pm
Konaseema Ambedkar Dt: Triple Riding Turns Fatal, 2 Youth Killed in Accident

Two youths died, and one was injured after their bike hit a transformer near Cheyyeru Agraharam in Katrenikona mandal early Thursday.

15 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
Sridhar Babu Rejects KTRs Allegations over Singareni

Over the past ten years, an average of approximately four million tonnes of G-9 coal was supplied annually to thermal power plants that had fuel supply agreements

15 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
BJP, Election Commission working together to manipulate polls: Akhilesh Yadav

The BJP and the Election Commission, with the administration's support, were preparing to manipulate elections on a large scale, Yadav told reporters at a press conference at the party headquarters.

15 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Amit Shah: Naxalisms End Cannot Erase Five Decades of Suffering

The current initiative provides assistive devices, including artificial limbs, wheelchairs, tricycles, hearing aids and walking sticks, to people affected by Naxalism.

15 Oct 2026 3:14 pm
MMC Removes 2.4 Tonnes of Waste from Chinthalapati Lake

As many as 2.4 Metric Tonnes (MT) of waste was removed from the lake and its surrounding areas as part of the initiative to promote cleanliness and protect the local environment

15 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
AP Govt Releases Honorarium for Imams Ahead of Local Body Poll Code

The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday has released Rs 22.50 crore to pay honorariums to the Imams and Muezzins (mouzans) for three months, ensuring the payments are not held up by the model code of conduct, which has come into force

15 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
'Energy Drink' Term Ban Could Run Its India Supplies Dry, Says PepsiCo

In June, the regulator ordered makers of high-caffeine drinks to drop the term energy drink, amid growing concerns about the health risk of such products

15 Oct 2026 2:34 pm
15 Injured After Bus Veers Off Road in Hubballi

The accident occurred at around 3 am, shortly after the bus travelling from Mumbai to Bengaluru crossed Chabbi Cross

15 Oct 2026 2:30 pm