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MP: 12 Dead as Truck Runs Over Devotees Near Gwalior Temple

The truck allegedly broke through police barricades before running over devotees on the road and crashing into the temple's outer wall and gate

Navratri Discourse Highlights Service, Dedication and Equality Through Stories of Maa Kalaratri and Maa Saraswati

Udaipur, October 17, 2026: A message of service, dedication, humility and respect for persons with disabilities was shared during the Shrimad Dev

MF Husain to Sher-Gil: Hyderabad rarely gets art shows like this

Hyderabad:Hyderabad does not often get an art exhibition of this calibre. Shows that bring together the biggest names in modern Indian art usuall

Hollywood's fresh take on tech titans: from heroes to villains

Hollywood now represents tech leaders like Elizabeth Holmes and Elon Musk as villains amidst public disillusionment. Recent films explore the con

Kolkata pandal stampede toll climbs to 19, CM Suvendu Adhikari orders high-level safety review

CSIR-CFTRI Announces Technician Recruitment for 28 Positions

CSIR-CFTRI invites applications for 28 technician positions, starting October 19, with a deadline of November 18, 2026. CSIR-CFTRI Announces Tech

Recruitment Rally for Agniveer in Jalandhar from November 14-22

A recruitment rally for Agniveer positions in the Indian Army will be held in Jalandhar from November 14 to 22, 2026. Recruitment Rally for Agniv

Senior Resident Positions Open at IGIMS with Walk-In Interview on October 24

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences announces walk-in interviews for Senior Resident positions in Cardiology on October 24. Senior Reside

Jagan Mohan Reddy demands 'President's Rule' in Andhra Pradesh over alleged Municipal Nominations violence

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded the imposition of President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh amid serious political violence. He accused Chief Minister

Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

US President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia, which Congress had overwhelmingly approved for supporting Ukraine. Lawmakers expressed ange

Kolkata stampede: Chorebagan Durga Puja organisers among 12 detained by police

Kolkata stampede: Chorebagan Durga Puja organisers among 12 detained by police

Trump asserts Iran war will end 'very quickly,' touts military strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites

During a rally in Kentucky, Donald Trump stated that the ongoing conflict with Iran would conclude quickly. He claimed that falling gas prices wo

Meet Jingdezhens Gen Z drifters

Looking to escape the rat race, young Chinese artists are making a new life in the countrys old porcelain capital

12 dead, several hurt in Gwalior temple accident

Sister airport pact signed between Bengaluru and Vancouver airports to strengthen India-Canada trade links

US military says Hormuz remains open, 97% of ships cross safely despite Iran attacks

The US military claims that 97% of vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz safely. This follows recent incidents where Iranian projectiles ta

After Jantar Mantar, Delhis new protest sites face access, infrastructure, visibility hurdles

From waterlogged patches at Ramlila Maidan to waist-high grass at CBD Ground and barricaded entry points at Burari, a visit to the three proposed

Vehicle drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 & injuring more

Kansas Soccer field crash: During a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, a vehicle drove onto the field, causing chaos and injuries. Tragically, two p

Severe flooding in Istanbul kills three, causes evacuations after heaviest rainfall in decades

Jhansi-Bina third line completed: 32 stations to benefit from enhanced rail capacity

Police Order Temporary Closure of Major Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata

Organisers of the Santosh Mitra Square Puja restricted entry of visitors to the pandal for the time being, puja committee president Sajal Ghosh s

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, European diplomats in West Bank

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and European diplomats during an olive harvest in the West Bank. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot re

Crowd, rain or misleading announcement: What led to Kolkata stampede tragedy?

Bengal CM Forms Safety Panel to Review Durga Puja Pandals' Safety

Accompanied by senior police officers and guided by the DGP, the team will visit major puja pandals to inspect security arrangements and structur

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: Death toll rises to 19, CM Suvendu Adhikari forms high-level panel to review safety

Following a tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin pandal, West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a high-level safety commi

Family offices bet Rs 2,000 cr on temple hotels

Mumbai: Family offices are investing in hospitality assets around major pilgrimage centres across India, from Deoghar and Mathura to Saurashtra a

Chris Woakes autobiography: Former England seamer slams Rob Key over 'shabby' exit

Woakes, who played 217 international matches for England across formats, including 62 Tests, made his final red-ball appearance during the fifth

'There is pressure on us': Pakistan's ICC trophy drought adds to players' burden

Pakistan last reached the final of an ICC tournament at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, where they lost to England in Melbourne.

Nifty, Sensex see firm recovery after RBI

Mumbai, Oct 17: Indian equity benchmarks posted a firm recovery, sustaining gains for the second week as investors looked past early inflation wo

'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' box office collection day 16: Film crosses Rs 500cr

Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' saw a 61.3% increase in box office collections on its third Saturday. The movie earned Rs 5 crore on Da

Scrap or relocate ropeway within 10 days: JAC to govt

SHILLONG, Oct 17: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) Against Shillong Ropeway, comprising residents of Laban Pyllun, has given the Meghalaya govern

Shillong youth back CJP call for CEC

SHILLONG, Oct 17: As the Cockroach Janta Partys nationwide protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar gains momentum, several youn

Durga Puja begins; Shillong celebrates spirit of harmony

SHILLONG, Oct 17: Shillong has embraced the festive spirit of Durga Puja, with devotees thronging pandals across the city to offer prayers to God

'Jailer 2' BO day 3: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar film crosses Rs 300 cr worldwide

'Jailer 2', starring the iconic Rajinikanth, saw a remarkable increase in its box office performance on day three, grossing Rs 47.80 crore in Ind

Petrol bomb scare, scooty fire reported in Mawbah

SHILLONG, Oct 17: Two incidents involving a suspected petrol bomb and a vehicle fire were reported in Mawbah on Saturday night within 10 to 15 mi

Union ministers and CMs express condolences after Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede

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Advancing the women-led development model

The NCWs consultation on womens access to social and economic justice calls for a rethink of the concept of womens empowerment

At least 10 killed after speeding truck runs over devotees near temple in Gwalior

Woodside natural gas project unit paused after Greenpeace protest off Western Australia

Woodside said operations remained

FSSAI proposes pesticide residue limits for tea, sets Acetamiprid cap at 20 ppm

New Delhi, Oct 17: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new maximum residue limits (MRLs) for two pesticides use

ULB polls: NDA arrives at seat-sharing pact

The TDP will contest 11 of the 17 Municipal Corporations, including the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, while the JSP and BJP will b

What 107 innings reveal about the Smriti-Shafali opening pair | Data

In their last 15 innings, Shafalis strike rate exceeded 170 and Mandhanas 150, career highs over any 15-innings stretch

Uttarakhand Minister accuses husband of fraudulent marriage, assault and life threats

Rekha Arya has lodged a First Information Report against her husband Girdhari Lal Sahu, accusing him of concealing his previous marriage and extr

Southern Latitudes: Scenes from Madras & Trivandrum exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram traces the birth of modernism in south India

Curated by Tensing Joseph, the exhibition showcases the emergence of modernism in Keralam and south India through more than 140 works by 30 artis

AstaGurus ShowKeen exhibition in Hyderabad: Husain, Souza, Raza, and more

After Mumbai and Delhi, online auction house AstaGuru brings its first showcase to the city, featuring modern and Indian contemporary art, alongs

Shifting global focus towards more comprehensive assessment of threats to human health and survival

Launched at the recent World Health Summit in Berlin, a new report has flagged 17 interlinked catastrophic threats including pandemics, antimicro

The debate over immunity to CEC, ECs

The SC has issued a notice to the Centre on a plea challenging Section 16 of the 2023 law, which grants CEC and ECs lifelong immunity for actions

The debate over immunity to CEC, ECs

The SC has issued a notice to the Centre on a plea challenging Section 16 of the 2023 law, which grants CEC and ECs lifelong immunity for actions

Meterless autos leave passengers at drivers mercy in Kozhikode

Drivers allegedly disconnect fare meters and demand arbitrary fares from passengers; night surcharge reportedly levied after 9 p.m., though rules

Meterless autos leave passengers at drivers mercy in Kozhikode

Drivers allegedly disconnect fare meters and demand arbitrary fares from passengers; night surcharge reportedly levied after 9 p.m., though rules

Hurricane Trudy gains strength near Mexico's coast, but is expected to weaken by Sunday

Hurricane Trudy gained some strength as

Nonstop Delhi-Mumbai drive may have to wait until December 2029

Rubio says he is disturbed by scenes of settler violence in West Bank

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Boxing-Dubois defeats Wardley in short order to retain WBO heavyweight title

'Dynamite' Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight belt with

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede kills 19; West Bengal CM announces Rs 25 lakh aid and government jobs

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Jamnagar on Rubio's two-day itinerary: Musk mellows on Reliance, appreciates post

Basketball-WNBA Commissioner Engelbert says successor needs 'thick skin'

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said on Saturday

70 religious congregations in J&K, Ladakh delivered Friday sermons on common theme: Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema

In a first-of-its-kind collective religious initiative, more than 70 major Friday congregations across Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh responded to the

Build globally competitive media and entertainment companies: I&B Secretary

Position India as a leading source of creative content, technology, talent, the senior official says

Jagan cant escape from corruption cases, says TDP leader Varla Ramaiah

The YSRCP chief got the investigation dragged on for 15 years, but he no longer has that luxury as the courts are set to conduct trial on daily b

Fifty years ago | Widespread heavy rain in Tamil Nadu

Red Wings Could Trade Dylan Larkin Within 10 Days

ESPN's John Buccigross suggested Detroit could make a trade within seven to 10 days, identifying Dylan Larkin as the player he had in mind, altho

5 days, 1 practice session: Sanju Samson flags India's NZ T20I schedule crunch

5 days, 1 practice session: Sanju Samson flags India's NZ T20I schedule crunch

Trump looks to rein in fuel prices ahead of midterms; waives threat of 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil, citing national interest as US inks diesel pact with Moscow

US President Donald Trump has waived fresh sanctions and duties on Russian energy exports under a new law, citing national interest and easing co

Christmas cheer, but caution remains: Exporters welcome US tariff relief, keep diversification plans

US President Donald Trumps decision to waive proposed tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil has eased uncertainty for Indian exporters a

Search on after boat capsizes off Baja California coast; 16 rescued, others missing

The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy are searching the waters using multiple aircraft and boats, with assistance from the Mexican Navy. An additional he

A hundred years ago | British policy in China

In 2016, Muhammad Alis former training camp was bought for $520,000; in 2019 it opened as Fighters Heaven

War of words in Haryana: CM Saini pitches prosperity, Congress alleges rising crime, debt

The Chief Minister said that while Congress leaders frequently claimed to have made Haryana a leading State during their tenure, the reality was

Rare gold LEGO mask found in donated jewellery bag sold for $18,101

AIADMK Welcomes Actor Dhanush Amid Political Speculations

AIADMK leader K.T. Rajendra Balaji expresses openness to actor Dhanush joining the party as political rumors circulate. AIADMK Welcomes Actor Dha

Father of RG Kar victim upset with former principals bail

The mother of the victim is a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA who had joined politics in an attempt to get justice for her daughter

Vehicle drives through Kansas soccer game, killing two, including a child, police say

WASHINGTON,

Mystikos primed to deliver in the main event

Boxing-Dubois stops Wardley in second round to retain WBO heavyweight title

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Letters to The Editor October 16, 2026

Female Journalist Files FIR Against Rahul Gandhi for Alleged Assault During Pregnancy

Journalist Richa Parashar has filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi, alleging assault during her pregnancy while covering a story. Female Journa

Prices of 137 cancer drugs to fall by up to 70% from November 9

'Efficacy of curbs not proved': SC against blanket internet ban on kids over safety

Court Denies Bail to Three in Fatal Mini Cooper Accident in Nedumbassery

A court in Nedumbassery has denied bail to three accused in a tragic Mini Cooper accident that resulted in three fatalities. Court Denies Bail to

Future City Police Celebrate Bathukamma For First Time

Women police personnel actively participated and celebrated the festival together.

Sanju Samson Stays Grounded as He Embraces Fearless Cricket

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson reflects on his confidence and fearless approach to the game ahead of the T20 series against New Zealand. Sanju Sam

Kakatiya Knights, Prithviraaj Yodhas & Mighty Marathas Last Teams Standing In Archery Premier League

On Sunday, action will begin with a rematch between Marathas and Knights in a contest that will decide the first finalist of the season.

Stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal caused by rain and crowd surge

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Siddharth, Gautam win dressage titles at Telangana Equestrian

Siddharth rode two horses into the top two places of the Children-I class 60.658 per cent on Wilbur for the title and 59.632 per cent on Burning

Shaheen Afridi Optimistic Ahead of ODI Tri-Series Kickoff in Rawalpindi

Pakistans captain Shaheen Afridi shares insights on team preparations before the ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and England. Shaheen Afridi Opt

Okkiyam Maduvu Project To Be Major Gamechanger For S. Chennai

During the floods, the residents also park their cars in the nearby flyovers to save the vehicles from getting ruined.

17 Dead, Dozens Injured After Stampede at Indian Religious Event

Such deadly crowd events are relatively common in India, and it was unclear what caused this one. Authorities detained the event

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Defends Democratic Processes Amid Opposition Criticism

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasizes that governments in India are formed through elections, not chaos, responding to Rahul Gandhis comments. Mukhtar A

The Buzz Word Is Desilting

The desilting of canals will also help in draining the water from the fields, saving the crops during heavy rains.