Light, Freedom & Faith: The Many Faces of Diwali

Inderjeet S BhatiaPrince Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated and cherished festivals in India. It embodies

The Perfect Diwali Look

Shahnaz Husain Diwali is just around the corner! What better time than now to make sure you shine your brightest. The days running up to Diwali a

How are India-Taliban relations changing? | Explained

Is Indias Afghanistan policy changing? What did the Muttaqi visit achieve? With India deciding to reopen its embassy in Kabul, is it inching clos

BC Bandh Peaceful In Nizamabad

RTC bus services were halted during the bandh, leaving bus stations deserted. Protesters visited RTC depots and stopped bus operations. Commercia

Mohun Bagan pip East Bengal to lift IFA Shield after 22 years

Kolkata, Oct 18: Mohun Bagan Super Giant ended a 22-year wait for the IFA Shield title, prevailing 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout over arch-riva

Kurnools Pyalakurthy, Bavapuram Villages; Where Tradition Dictates Social Life

Pyalakurthy has a population of around 11,000 with deep-rooted superstition that excludes members of the Boya (Valmiki) community. Locals say no

An Ode to Mans Best Friend

Rashik Biswa and Esha Chaudhuri journey through Shillong and Nepal to capture the spirit of Kukur Tihar, celebrating the gentle, loyal qualities

PSG deny Strasbourg historic win

Paris, Oct 18: Champion Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to draw with Strasbourg in a 3-3 thriller and salvage a point that kept it on top of

After Jaisalmer tragedy, another private bus catches fire in Bulandshahr; no casualties

Reports said that passengers broke windows and jumped off the bus to save their lives. Eyewitnesses reportedly said more than 60 passengers were

Diane Keaton pioneered complex femininity on screen

American film actress Diane Keaton, who has died aged 79, was an icon of style but also character. She challenged the boundaries and range of wha

Barca beat Girona in stoppage time

Barcelona, Oct 18: Substitute Ronald Arajo snatched Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Girona in stoppage time in La Liga on Saturday and ended a mini

Meghalaya vs Mizoram match abandoned

By Our Reporter Shillong, Oct 18: The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 plate group match between Meghalaya and Mizoram was abandoned here today on the fourth

Chhattisgarh: Maoist-stronghold Gariaband May Go Abujhmad Way To Become Naxal-Free

Local commander declares to give up arms along with cadres

The Special Surprise

By Christina K Sangma Raghav was a fine young boy, gentle and thoughtful for his age. Living with two older siblings and a little sister, he neve

Where was U.S. President Donald Trump when No Kings protesters reached White House?

No Kings Protests in U.S. - From New York and Washington to smaller cities in Michigan and Donald Trump's second home in Florida, demonstrations

Saving Tigers, Securing Water: The Hidden Link Sustaining Indias Rivers

Protecting tiger habitats safeguards natural watersheds that supply freshwater to millions of people and vast agricultural areas across India.Rec

Polavaram ECRF Dam Works To Begin From Nov. 1

Water resources authorities disclosed that they are expecting approval of final designs of the ECRF dam from the Central Water Commission soon.

BCs Seek Justice, Not Political Sympathy: Payal Shankar

Shankar joined the agitation at Barkatpura in Amberpet constituency, riding a bike rally along with BC leader R. Krishnaiah and BJP cadres before

Row over caste bias: college says students conduct was unsatisfactory

Monsoon Recharges Pushing More Pollution Into Telangana's Groundwater

This was a disturbing finding revealed in the Groundwater Quality Year Book of Telangana State, 2025, released by the Union ministry of jal shakt

Bhopal-based journalists released by Rajasthan Police, day after detention for fake reports on Diya Kumari and demanding money

A spokesperson at The Sootr said that the duo was released around 6 p.m. and nothing concrete was found to prove the reports false

Cracker ban violated; air quality may dip soon after Deepavali

Several other towns and cities in north India also witness poor air quality. Ghaziabads AQI was 324 (very poor) the worst AQI in India, as per C

This Deepavali is different,says CM, hails festive spirit

Amir Khan Muttaqi: Talibans diplomatic front

The acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, who survived the many conflicts of the country over the years, seeks legitimacy for the regime even a

Fire engulfs MPs apartment near Parliament; two girls injured; probe under way

Kejriwal targetsBJP over risingpower, waterbills

Lured by Loan Offer, R.M.P. Pays Up Rs 55k

Believing the caller, the victim transferred Rs 9,850 through a mobile payment app, followed by another Rs 45,866 as additional charges, amountin

Old Delhi markets abuzz with traditional firecrackers business; ban goes for a toss

Manduva Logillu Traditional Homestays for Tourists in AP

Decades back, many dwelling units were erected in the form of huts, tiled homes, or as homes with mud walls and by using other natural materials

Rain Deficit Hits Seema, Farmers Suffer Losses

Farmers faced hardships in Kharif season, incurring heavy losses. A lack of minimum support prices for the horticulture produce added to their wo

West Bengal government seeks urgent repatriation of 11 migrant workers stranded in Oman

These migrant workers from Murshidabad, who had gone to work in Oman roughly 11 months back, were allegedly deceived by the recruiting agency and

AP: Venkatapuram Girls Welfare School Shines with Tech-Driven Study

All the students hail from rural backgrounds and from poorer sections but are now competing with the corporate schools in English medium.

SLBC Tunnel Work Completion May Take More Time Than Expected

The government will now use the drill and blast method, replacing the tunnel boring machines (TBM) used earlier.

JMM to Go It Alone in 6 Bihar Seats

The party has decided to field six candidates in the second phase of the Bihar elections.

Bihar Assembly sat for average 29 days each year: ADR report

The report also showed 251 MLAs asked a total of 22,505 questions.; BJP MLA Arun Shankar Prasad asked the highest number of 275 questions, follow

Ashley J. Tellis: Chinese whispers

The South Asia expert is now accused of keeping in his private custody around 1,000 pages of documents marked TOP SECRET and SECRET

Who is Seema Singh? NDA candidate whose nomination for Bihar's Marhaura assembly seat was rejected

Singh, a 42-year-old actor and politician, was fielded by the ruling NDA alliance from Marhaura assembly constituency, but her nomination was rej

Can Cancel Unofficial Registered Deeds: Telangana High Court

The court said that one could not take the stand that only civil courts have exclusive domain to declare that a document of sale deed is null and

Prashant Kishor: From backroom to ballot

The former political strategist, whose Jan Suraaj Party is contesting the coming Assembly elections in Bihar, seeks to disrupt the existing bipol

Trossard scored but Arsenal couldn't get three points. Here's what happened at Craven Cottage

Arsenal defeated Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage through Leandro Trossard's second-half header from a corner kick. The victory sent the Gunners back

VCK urges Tamil Nadu government to pass law against caste and honour-linked hate crimes in January

DPH instructs health officers to take up facility preparedness in flood-prone areas

Two-month old baby rescued from smuggler in Tiruvallur

IGCAR celebrates a milestone in Indias Nuclear Energy journey

Congress MLA Rajakumar assaults a traffic policeman in uniform

MUTA demands roll back of Private Univ Amendment Bill

Naidu Invited to Attend Ameen Peer Dargah Urs in Kadapa

The Urs festivities, which attract devotees from across the country, will be held from November 5 to 10.

IRS stimulus payment worth $1,702 to be deposited in October last week? Check latest update

Stimulus direct payment messages have been doing the rounds. However, the viral claim about $1,702 stimulus payment is apparently referred to yea

Clinic to help women tackle menopause transition

Doctors list precautions to celebrate a safe Deepavali

Water discharge from Poondi and Red Hills reservoirs curtailed

The Water Resources Dept. plans to continue minimal outflow from the reservoirs to accommodate additional inflow during the monsoon

Over 7 lakh people leave city to hometowns for Deepavali

Traffic congestion was reportedat Koyambedu, Chromepet, Tambaram, Vandalur and Paranu rtoll plaza; a total of 2,853 special buses were operated f

BJP Questions Congress Candidate Naveen Yadavs Loyalty, Alleges CongressMIM Nexus

Addressing a press conference at the BJP state office, Subhash asked whether Yadav represented the Congress or the MIM, given his past associatio

The colour of the seasons

Festivals, a quickening that comes when people act in concert, celebrate the revolution of earth

Nirmala Hails GST 2.0 Benefits

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday hailed next-gen indirect tax reforms, saying that tax benefits due to the recent GST rate c

When is Bhai Dooj puja? Date, time, muhurat in US, UK and Canada

Bhai Dooj, observed on the second lunar day of Kartiks Shukla Paksha, celebrates the cherished connection between brothers and sisters. After Diw

Manish Tewari | Taliban Ties Beneficial, But Need Skilled Diplomacy

Mr Muttaqis visit upends Indias oft-repeated assertion that any substantive engagement with Taliban was contingent upon the latter committing to

Congress fields five more candidates for Bihar polls

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha said it will contest the election on six seats solo as the RJD has not committed to a seat-sharing deal yet, it said the R

Awkward! Pete Hegseths Russian-colored tie raises eyebrows during Zelensky meeting

Pete Hegseth tie controversy sparks debate. U.S. Secretary Pete Hegseth wore a tie featuring Russian flag colors during a White House meeting wit

CM M K Stalin's Barrage of Questions to BJP Government

Besides asking the Union Government if it would provide answers to the questions raised by him or, it would start, as it was its wont, another ro

Etala Rajender Announces That the Agitation for Political Reservations for BCs Will Not Halt Till They Are Achieved

Highlighting decades of under-representation, he noted that Telangana has never had a Chief Minister from the community and few ministers from th

US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump says

In a dramatic confrontation, US forces have successfully intercepted a submerged narcotics transport in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump con

How Mexican security firms are gearing up for a World Cup windfall

Mexico's security firms are preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Wealthy visitors are booking armored vehicles and escorts. This industry thrives du

Speaker must recognise S.P. Venkateswaran as PMK floor leader: Anbumani

T.N. govt. doctors body urges Chief Minister to fulfil promises this Deepavali

The body says just allocating 25 crore per month would resolve the salary issue, calling it an investment in public health

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat escapes unhurt after convoy vehicle hits escort car near Meerut

DEHRADUN: Senior Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat had a narrow escape on Saturday evening when his convoy vehic

Lashka should score over her rivals in the upper division of the Bold Venture Plate

T.N. BJP names new members to special committee

BRICS can become hub for creative sector: Sberbank

As we witness a surge in creative industries, they are quickly establishing themselves as vital contributors to the world's economic framework, m

John J. Kennedy | How To Turn Wall Over Americas Student Visas Into Indias Advantage

The implications are far-reaching. International students have long been vital for American higher education. They make up nearly 40 per cent of

PVL 2025: Hyderabad Black Hawks Stop Bengaluru Torpedoes' Unbeaten-Run, Claim Second Straight Win

Joel Benjamin started finding his rhythm in attacks With Sahil's all-round display, Hyderabad kept the pressure up on the Torpedoes

Air India announces 174 weekly flights as part of Northern Winter Schedule

NEW DELHI: Air India has announced the addition of 174 weekly flights on key domestic and short-haul international routes, operated by its single

No local youth joined terror outfits in J&K in past 9 months: Shah

Says J&K will get statehood at appropriate time Patna, Oct 18:Asserting that no local youth has joined any terrorist outfit during the past nine

Pawan Says Centres Jal Jeevan Mission Extended for Four Years

Pawan Kalyan said the government has formulated a structured action plan to accelerate the ongoing JJM works, aiming to deliver pure drinking wat

Jyothi scripts history with World Cup Final bronze medal

Jyothi Surekha Vennam made history by becoming the first Indian woman compound archer to win a World Cup Final medal, securing bronze in Nanjing.

Every inch of Pak within BrahMos reach, Op Sindoor just a trailer: Rajnath

Lucknow, Oct 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said every inch of Pakistans territory lies within range of BrahMos and what happened

Mortgage rates dropped to 6.3% but homebuyers aren't returning. Here's why it hasn't happened

Mortgage rates have fallen to 6.3%, near 11-month lows, but the housing market continues to struggle as home prices rise and buyers remain hesita

Sinha thanks PM for opportunity to restore holy relics

Kalmykia (Russia), Oct 18:Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing him with a sacred opportunity to bring back holy relics of Lord Bud

Japan's Nakajima shoots 65 to seize India lead from Fleetwood, Lowry

Japan's Keita Nakajima surged to a two-shot lead at the DP World India Championship after a stellar third-round 65. He heads into the final round

Linking Pahalgam attack with statehood injustice to people: Omar

Actively considering cabinet expansion Never promised to do away with smart meters Budgam candidate announcement within 48 hours PSA to be remove

How Putin could attend Hungary peace talks with Trump without being shot down or detained

Hungary will host Putin for peace talks with President Trump. The summit in Budapest aims to address the ongoing war in Ukraine. Hungary promises

THIS is world's largest railway station, spread across 48 acres, has 44 platforms, handles 660 trains daily, has 'secret platform' that is used..., located in...

Do you know which is the largest railway station in the world? THIS station holds the Guinness World record for having the most railway platforms

RS polls stir ghosts of crossing vote in J&K

Srinagar, Oct 18:The upcoming Rajya Sabha election in Jammu & Kashmir has rekindled memories of cross-voting by Members of the Legislative Assemb

Sing-Alongs Are Hyds New Trend

Hosted mostly in cosy cafes and community spaces, these sessions have become the citys latest weekend craze. Registration fees range from 150 to

Reservation report to be made public after LGs Approval: CM

Srinagar, Oct 18:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Cabinet Sub-Committees report on rationalization of reservation cannot be made

Pregnant Woman Killed By Father-In-Law In Alleged Dishonour Killing In Telangana

In a suspected case of honour killing, a pregnant woman was killed allegedly by her father-in-law in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District of Telangana

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | A Deliberation On Parts Both Private And Public

You had the feeling that, despite their acceding to having a part of their life recorded, their amygdala protested, that it perceived the relentl

Sensational Developments To Come: Nirav Modi To Court On Extradition Case

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, in prison for over six years, has told a UK court there are sensational developments to come when his Indian ext

Maharashtra Man Dies By Suicide At Home, Note Points To Reservation Issue

A 33-year-old man from Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly died by suicide, apparently frustrated over the delay in granting ST (Scheduled Trib

Make report on reservation public by Sunday: Ruhullahs ultimatum

Srinagar, Oct 18: Ahead of the deadline for filing nominations for Budgam by-polls, MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday demanded that the Cabinet S