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WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Haaland double helps Man City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea

Manchester City bounced back from their midweek setback in Europe to maintain their perfect Premier League start with Erling Haaland's double

TVK will secure MPs in 2029 LS polls, extend full support to INDIA bloc: TN Minister P Viswanathan

Ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan on Saturday highlighted the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's

Malayappa Swamy Appears As Govardhanagiridhari On Pushpaka Vimanam

The appearance of the presiding deity drew large numbers of devotees who gathered to witness the procession.

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shoot down two drones over Romanian territorial waters

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TG Govt To Launch Distribution Of Bhudhar Cards After Dasara: Ponguleti

Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy will launch the distribution of Bhudhar cards in his Palair constituency: Reports

NDA Set for Third Straight Term in UP, Claims Apna Dal (S) Chief Patel

Without naming any party, she alleged that those in power at the Centre and in the state had never seriously considered the interests of backward

BJP Lawmaker Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Leadership, Claims He Wants to Lead India Down a Dangerous Path

BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana condemns Rahul Gandhis remarks, asserting they threaten Indias stability and democratic values. BJP Lawmaker Criticizes

Reservation push by states faces judicial tests

The Supreme Court upheld the Madras HC's ruling that religious conversion from Hinduism to another religion does not entitle a person to SC or OB

Cusat association requests V-C to revoke suspension of four officials

Cusat Employees Association representatives alleged that the officials were not given an opportunity to explain their position and that they were

Explosion at Iraqi paramilitary alliance base kills one member, sources say

An explosion at the Popular Mobilisation Forces headquarters in Baghdad killed one member of the Iraqi paramilitary group and wounded four others

Ramagiri Khila Trekking Event Scheduled For Sunday

The event, with the slogan Mana Zilla-Ramagiri Khilla, aims to familiarise participants with the forts history and promote its natural surroundin

Weather tomorrow October 18: IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms across southern states; check latest state-wise updates

Weather Tomorrow: IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across parts of southern India, with Andhra Prade

No Kings anti-Trump movement holds over 3000 rallies across 50 states ahead of November 3 US midterm elections. What does it mean for Donald Trump, Republican party?

No Kings anti-Trump movement: More than 3,200 events had been planned in all 50 states, after the two previous nationwide events attracted millio

'My First Deepfake Candidate': Applicant Exposed After Recruiter Tells Him To Do John Cena's 'You Can't See Me'

Michigan recruiter shares video of candidate using live face filter in job interview.

Kakatiya Knights Dominate Mighty Maratha 6-0 in APL Season 2 Finale

Kakatiya Knights secured a 6-0 victory over Mighty Maratha, concluding the league phase of APL Season 2 in Hyderabad. Kakatiya Knights Dominate M

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Updates: 17 Dead, Several Injured

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Updates: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Health Minister Saradwat Mukherjee and senior officials rushed to the hospi

Video: Protesters Burn Building, Break Into Town Hall As Unrest Sweeps France

Police and protesters clashed, sending smoke from fires and tear gas over several demonstrations nationwide against high prices in the run-up to

Over half of T.N.s youth hold a degree, have salaried jobs, finds survey

On the flip side, graduates make up two-thirds of the States unemployed. Forty per cent of young women and 10% of young men are neither working n

Several injured in stampede-like situation at north Kolkata community Durga Puja pandal

Casualties feared, injured have been taken to the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital

IND vs WI fourth T20I | You cant go from the first ball in T20s: Tilak

Local lad Tilak Varma is aware of Uppals flat surfaces that have seen gargantuan T20 scores

Hyderabad Bizman abducted in property row, Rs 15 cr ransom sought

Hyderabad: The city police on Saturday, October 17, apprehended ten members of a gang in a sensational kidnapping-for-ransom case and recovered R

NGT halts tree felling for Hebbal Short Tunnel Project

How small-cap funds shed liquidity risk despite rich valuations

Improvement was driven largely by higher market trading volumes and changes in portfolio composition, including greater exposure to relatively li

Bengaluru FC Secures 2-0 Victory Over Chennaiyin FC in ISL Clash

Bengaluru FC triumphed over Chennaiyin FC 2-0, with goals from Ryan Williams and Mihalio Perovic, continuing their winning streak in ISL. Bengalu

Bonfiglioli IPO: Exposure to manufacturing and infrastructure led growth

Strong parentage, innovation-led and favourable end-markets support long-term prospects.

Invesco India Large- & Mid-Cap Fund: Concentrated bets, consistent returns

The funds growth-oriented strategy and sizeable small-cap exposure make it suitable for investors with higher risk appetite

YSRC Lodges Four Complaints Alleging TD Violence at Nomination Centre

In Rajampeta and Darsi, TD leaders allegedly snatched and destroyed nomination papers.

Bandus Blockbusters for October 18, 2026

Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday

Getting out of a debt trap

A personal account of how F&O losses, mounting loans and the urge to recover money turned into a financial crisis and what it took to rebuild

Another MRPL Employee Dies Of Burn Injuries Sustained In September 30 Fire

Rajesh A DSilva succumbed to his injuries on October 17, MRPL said in a statement.

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shoot down two drones over its territorial waters

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones over the country's territorial waters on Saturday, the defence ministry said. The drones were sho

Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Accuses BJP of Fear Over Rahul Gandhi

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claims the BJP fears Rahul Gandhi, mobilizing resources to undermine him while he fights for justice. Congress Leader Adhi

How the gaana tag overshadowed Devas melodic genius

Despite Devas songs becoming chartbusters, it caused him immense grief that the very listeners celebrating those tracks never realised that he wa

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: At least 25 taken to hospital after Chorbagan pandal incident

At least 25 people were injured following a stampede-like situation at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, police said.

Traffic expected at Necklace Road, IDL Lake for Bathukamma

Hyderabad: Traffic congestion is expected at Upper Tank Bund and Necklace Road between 2 pm and 11 pm in view of Bathukamma celebrations on Sunda

Missing middle should catch up with medical inflation

Contextualising the uninsured population and breaking down the rising cost of medical care

Delhi court rejects bail pleas of former DGHS Vatsala Aggarwal, Vinod Kumar Ranga

The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday rejected the bail applications of former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and Dr

France will not be intimidated by violence, PM Lecornu says after protests

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Saturday that France would not be intimidated by violence after tens of thousands of people protested ag

At least 25 injured in stampede-like situation at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal

At least 25 individuals sustained injuries during a stampede-like incident at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. The injured victims were qu

Czech PM Babis suffers setback in Senate elections

Leading Czech opposition parties won the most votes

US Market Outlook: Indices knocked down

Dollar and Treasury Yields also give up their gains

TN coach Yo Mahesh wants the players to be more ruthless

Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after cancer surgery

A smiling Pope Leo left hospital in Rome on Saturday afternoon and returned to the Vatican four days after surgery for lung cancer, an illness th

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle, HUL over misleading food product claims

Food regulator FSSAI has issued notices to Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever Ltd for misleading claims on the packaging of some of their food p

Allegations of Corruption Reach Punjab Chief Ministers Family Amid ED Investigation

Sunil Jakhar calls for resignation of Punjabs Chief Minister amid corruption allegations involving a 5 crore deal linked to a serious case. Alleg

Nifty 50 outlook for the week: Out of the woods

The rise last week keeps the broader sideways range intact

TN looks to maximise home advantage against Uttarakhand

Over 1.28 lakh Form-7s filed just before SIR in Karnataka; 45,878 by third parties

Third-party applications comprise 35.6% of deletion requests made between the announcement of SIR and the freezing of rolls; 2,254 bulk applicati

CPI(M) extended Kollam district committee meeting concludes

Om Prakash Chauhan Shines on Day Three of India Championship, Eugenio Chacarra Leads

Om Prakash Chauhan stands out among Indian players at the India Championship, while Eugenio Chacarra leads with a remarkable score. Om Prakash Ch

F&O Strategy: Buy put on Siemens Energy

Mastering Derivatives: Short option positions: Tempting but risky

Why you should be mindful of creating naked short option positions.

ICICI Bank Q2 PAT rises 20.1% to 14,843 crore, NIM down to 4.18%

Atha To Face Kodalus Sister For The Kurnool Mayors Post

The Kurnool mayoral election has taken an interesting turn: Reports

YSRC Demands Central Forces For Polls

YSRC leader Gorantla Madhav urged the Election Commission and Governor to deploy Central forces and suspend the Kurnool DIG, alleging police bias

It brings excitement and drama: World Archery executive director lauds APL

Crude Check: Bulls gain strength

Traders can buy MCX crude futures

MVD, police detect 159 offences, impose 8 lakh fine in special drive

The offences detected included driving without a licence, evasion of road tax, non-payment of insurance, and illegal vehicle modifications, accor

Several devotees sustain injuries after portion of Durga Puja pandal collapses in Kolkata

An incident occurred in Kolkata amid the Durga Puja festivities. On the evening of Saptami, due to the pressure of the crowd, a portion of the 'C

Bullion Cues: Weakness may deepen

Recovery unlikely to sustain

CM Shivakumar Urges Sugarcane Farmers To Call Off Stir, Promises Meeting Next Week

I will convene a meeting of sugar factory owners, farmers leaders and Central government officials next week, after Dasara: Karnataka Chief Minis

NCB Busts Two Illegal Drug Labs in Greater Noida, Arrests Two Suspects

The NCB has uncovered two illegal drug labs in Greater Noida, seizing over 379 kg of drugs and arresting two individuals involved. NCB Busts Two

Centre finalises 30% trade margin cap for 137 non-scheduled cancer drugs

New prices set to come into effect from November 9, 2026; state drug controllers to monitor implementation

NCB busts two synthetic drug labs in Greater Noida, seizes drugs worth Rs 50 crore

Yes Bank reports robust 65% jump in net profit at 1,080 cr

SC judgment on AT-I bonds: Bank is evaluating all legal remedies available to it, including such further proceedings as may be maintainable befor

'Deserves Celebration': Economist On India's Post-Covid Economic Performance

He said that the growth streak of five years of over 7 per cent growth matches India's 2003-2007 run, when India attracted global attention as on

Tight Security At Nomination Centres: Kadapa SP

Kadapa police have tightened security at local body election nomination centres, with restrictions imposed after clashes and alleged stone-peltin

Major Price Cuts for Cancer Drugs: 137 Medications to See Up to 70% Reduction

The Indian government announces a significant price reduction for 137 cancer drugs, aiming to ease the financial burden on patients. Major Price

BJP MP links historical India-Bangladesh enclaves to Delhi voter-roll protests, alleges broader plot against PM Modi

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 17 (IANS) Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy has connected India's long-un

Actor Imran Khan moves Bombay High Court to challenge 'leave India' notice by FRRO

Bollywood actor Imran Khan approached the Bombay High Court to challenge the 'leave India' notice (LIN) issued by the Foreigners Regional Registr

Kenya steps up Ebola containment as cases reach three

Digital Desk | Nairobi, Oct 17 (IANS) Kenya has intensified contact tracing, quarantine measures, screening at airports and border crossings, and

Delhi has achieved 211 good-to-moderate air quality days in 2026: Environment Minister

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Delhi has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to improve air quality, recording 211 days of G

Ktaka sugarcane protest: Shivakumar meets farmers, to convene meeting with stakeholders

Digital Desk | Belagavi, Oct 17 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday said he would convene a meeting of sugar mill owners,

Russia says it hit Ukrainian steel plants, power infrastructure and ships

Russia said on Saturday it had carried out a large-scale overnight attack on Ukrainian and infrastructure targets including the country's largest

APL Season 2: Kakatiya Knights cap off round-robin campaign as table-toppers

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 17 (IANS) Telangana franchise Kakatiya Knights capped off a memorable round-robin campaign at home with a thumping

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Announces Walk-In Interview for Senior Resident Positions

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences is hosting a walk-in interview for Senior Resident positions on October 24, 2026. Indira Gandhi I

Mahila Congress President After Serving For Two Years, Expresses Displeasure Over Denial Of Ministerial Berth To Women

Sowmya Reddy expressed displeasure over denial of a ministerial berth for a woman legislator in D.K. Shivakumar government: Reports

Astroguide for Sunday, October 18, 2026

Tithi: Ashwayuja Shukla Saptami till 8.27 am

When Books Were Our Map To A Wild, Hazy World

In a judgmental fashion, I was appalled to find some popular fiction. My mother, as I remember it, was very strict about reading habits and was v

Tension At Tirupati, Punganur As Parties Trade Charges Over Nomination Process

Tension prevailed at nomination centres in Tirupati and Punganur on Saturday: Reports

HDFC Bank reports muted 4.70% increase in Q2 standalone net profit at 19,510 cr

Net interest income rises 10% y-o-y to 34,619 crore

Ranji Trophy: Gill, Prabhsimran boost for Punjab against Chhattisgarh

The former will be keen to make it count before leaving for New Zealand while the latter is back from India-A duty; the top-order needs to fire f

New Portal Launched to Assist Victims of Violence in Delhi

A new portal has been launched to support victims of violence in Delhi, offering a platform for complaints and suggestions. New Portal Launched t

Spain's hard left fails to unite before election, hurting chances of staying in power

Spain's hard-left parties on Saturday presented separate candidate lists for a snap election after talks on

Delhi Food Body Finds Lizard At Reliance Retail, Cockroaches At Zepto Store

The inspections covered facilities operated by Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, Blinkit, Zomato Hyperpure and Reliance Retail. Officials found hygiene vi

Blast at Iraqi paramilitary alliance headquarters kills one, sources say

An explosion at the Popular Mobilisation Forces headquarters in Baghdad killed one member of the Iraqi paramilitary group and wounded four others

Seven eyewitnesses testify in Abhimanyu murder trial

Let's tell BJP: Goa not for sale: Rahul Gandhi to join culmination of Congress's 'Goy Rakhonn Yatra' on October 18

Stepping up the election campaign efforts ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly Elections, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to join the party's Goy Rakho

Medical Reimbursement Bill Clearance Time Cut To One Month; 41,276 Claims Cleared

Special measures introduced in November 2025 have helped expedite the process: Reports

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India, Hindustan Unilever over misleading claims and non-compliances

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday said it has issued notices to leadin