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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Tamil Nadu Starting October 15

Tamil Nadu is bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds as a low-pressure area forms over the Bay of Bengal, starting October 15. Heavy Rain an

France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations

The mobilisation, backed by unions and the far-left Opposition France Unbowed party, was to include a march through Paris starting at 1200 GMT, a

Devotees Seek Blessings at the Sacred Saptashrungi Temple in Nashik

The Saptashrungi Temple in Nashik draws thousands of devotees during Navratri, where the goddess is believed to bless them with 18 hands. Devotee

Telangana ACB nabs Tahsildar for accepting Rs 20 lakh bribe

Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday, October 12, caught a Tahsildar and a mandal surveyor of Abdullapurmet mandal in Ranga Redd

The Healing Powers of Chandrasur: A Navratri Special on Mother Chandraghanta

Discover the medicinal benefits of Chandrasur, linked to Mother Chandraghanta, during Navratri celebrations. The Healing Powers of Chandrasur: A

India's economic story in fast lane, IMF projects 7% GDP growth for FY26 and FY27

India is projected to maintain a robust growth rate of 7% in both 2026 and 2027, bolstered by strong domestic demand and a thriving services sect

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts southern Panama days after major quakes

A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit southern Panama Monday evening, according to the US Geological Survey, but there were no immediate rep

Leaders Remember Legendary Singer Kishore Kumar on His Death Anniversary

On Kishore Kumars death anniversary, leaders pay tribute to the iconic singer whose voice continues to inspire millions. Leaders Remember Legenda

Indian Army launches 'Bharat Rice' for defence forces

The rice will be milled to prescribed defence specifications and supplied through NAFED during financial year 2026-27

Hyundai Bayon SUV unveiled: Bigger boot than Creta

Jos Buttler More Motivated Than Ever After Successful Surgery

Englands Jos Buttler expresses renewed motivation following successful surgery on his hamstring injury. Jos Buttler More Motivated Than Ever Afte

2 Pakistan army pilots killed as training aircraft crashes near Quetta

IMF slightly raises forecast for 2026 global growth to 3.1%, citing 'resilience' to shocks

In its World Economic Outlook report, the Fund left its forecast for 2027 global growth unchanged at 3.4%

Government Aims to Train Over 635,000 Rural Youth Through RSETIs

The Indian government plans to train over 635,000 rural youth this fiscal year through RSETIs to boost rural entrepreneurship. Government Aims to

Why does India need a trained workforce for elderly care?

Indias 60-plus population is projected to touch 347 million by 2050, underscoring the need for a robust caregiving ecosystem; a formal training p

Panama Hit by 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake, Emergency Declared After Recent Tremors

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Panama, prompting an emergency declaration as residents grapple with ongoing tremors. Panama Hit by 6.

Meta says new Muse model reaches AI frontier after aggressive push

Known as Muse Wonder, the new model is the company's most capable since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg overhauled his AI operation through an aggressiv

Trump attacks immigrants from Somalia and Haiti while rallying in Ohio for Republican candidates

If you want to stop Ohio from being plundered, ransacked and destroyed like Minnesota is being destroyed, we're going to stop it, says U.S. Presi

Trump's diesel deal with Russia irks allies, unlikely to reduce prices

The decisions and the ceasefire are all a bet that lowering fuel prices will be the best way to win more votes next month despite the risk of a b

The gaps in the implementation of the RTI Act

Section 4 of the RTI Act lists 16 types of information which are to be disclosed by public authorities; such voluntary disclosure has not been fo

Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions

There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens

UNICEF Highlights Progress in Girls Empowerment in India and Its Global Impact

UNICEF praises Indias strides in girls education, emphasizing its global significance during International Day of the Girl event. UNICEF Highligh

Trump, once again, promises $5,000 payout to adult US citizens if Republicans win midterm elections

He presented his payout proposal as one of economic success in the country

IMF raises India's growth forecast to 7% in FY27 on strong domestic demand

The IMF has raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6.4%, citing resilient domestic demand and robust services activity, and lifted its FY

India, America expanding cooperation across sectors: US envoy Sergio Gor

India and America are expanding cooperation across sectors, including defence, IT and healthcare, with investments and joint initiatives creating

Devotees Gather in Ujjain for Grand Bhasma Aarti of Baba Mahakal

Thousands of devotees attended the grand Bhasma Aarti of Baba Mahakal in Ujjain, celebrating a revered tradition on October 13. Devotees Gather i

Asian stocks dive as earnings, geopolitics rattle markets; Kospi falls 6%

In stocks, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 2% in early trading, with tech-heavy South Korea's KOSPI sliding 6%

MOFSL sees telecom sector re-rating ahead of Jio IPO; RIL, Airtel in focus

Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has said that India's telecom sector could see a valuation re-rating ahead of Jio Platforms' (JPL)

Delhi: Driver Beaten to Death By Nightclub Bouncers After Beer Spills on Woman

The police have arrested some people in connection with the case, while efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects, th

Emergency help was delayed after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal

The initial 911 call came in at 8:40 p.m. on Sept. 30, just over an hour after the attempted lethal injection got underway. But the caller was un

Japan finance minister named as next chair of World Bank-IMF joint development committee

Satsuki Katayama has been appointed as the next chair of the World Bank-IMF joint development committee. She is the first Japanese finance minist

New safeguards sharply reduce AI distillation attacks, says Anthropic

Anthropic said it had made it harder to use proxy networks to repeatedly probe Claude's protected reasoning, blocking extraction attempts and hin

Leaders Pay Homage to Goddess Chandraghanta on Navratris Third Day

On the third day of Navratri, leaders including Nitin Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Goddess Chandraghanta. Leaders Pay Homage to Go

IMF raises India's GDP growth forecast to 7% for 2026-27 amid fragile global economic landscape

The International Monetary Fund has raised India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 7 per cent from 6.4 per cent for the financial

IPL has helped develop Kiwi players and coaches: NZC chief Geoff Allott

Ahead of Indias tour of New Zealand, NZC CEO Geoff Allott speaks to TOI about hosting the countrys biggest-ever series, record ticket sales, pitc

Drinks, hotel, high speed: What we know about Keralas Mini Cooper crash; all held

A devastating accident on Airport Road led to the arrest of four college students after their Mini Cooper collided with a scooter, resulting in t

Gold eases on firm dollar; spotlight on US inflation data

Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,164.45 per ounce by 0201 GMT after hitting a one-week peak on Monday

Prime Minister Modi Praises Goddess Chandraghanta on Social Media

Prime Minister Modi shared a Sanskrit verse praising Goddess Chandraghanta, emphasizing her role in granting liberation to all beings. Prime Mini

6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama

Panama City: A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit southern Panama Monday evening, according to the US Geological Survey, but there were no

Hyderabad: Fire Destroys Furniture at Five Shops in Tappachabutra

Fire personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. Furniture and other items in the shops were gutted in the fire.

Anti-SIR struggle akin to another

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday, October 12, said that the ongoing struggle to safeguard the voting rights of the c

Kroger to lay off thousands, its largest cut in 143 years: what the CEO told staff

Kroger Co intends to reduce its corporate workforce by around 3,000 positions over the next three years, as announced by CEO Greg Foran. This str

Karnataka HC strikes down enhanced SC/ST quota provisions, cites 50% ceiling

The Karnataka High Court annulled provisions of a 2022 law that raised reservation quotas for SCs and STs. This decision ruled that the enhanced

Netanyahu seeks Saudi nod for Israel to join strikes on Houthis: Report

IIT Guwahati researchers create brain-inspired device for low-energy visual processing

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) researchers, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, have develope

Englands Ollie Pope Withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League Draft

Englands Ollie Pope has withdrawn from the APL draft, citing ethical concerns over the Talibans treatment of women. Englands Ollie Pope Withdraws

Google launches Fitbit Edge, a slim fitness tracker with a screen and up to seven days of battery backup; price, release date, Steph Curry special edition and specs

Google has launched Fitbit Edge, a slim fitness tracker with a bright screen, built in GPS and up to seven days of battery life. A Stephen Curry

Riyadh airport shut till October 17 as Saudis probe how defence systems failed in Houthi attack | Updates

Saudi Arabias King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until October 17 following a series of deadly attacks by Yemens Iran

IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook

The International Monetary Fund forecasts a global GDP growth of over 3% for 2026 driven by strong AI investment. Despite this growth, downside r

Afternoon press conference, 4 pm high tea at Rahul Gandhi's house: INDIA bloc plans next move on 'vote theft'

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members and student organisations to a high tea

Trump's deal with Russia gives Putin a boost in economic war with Ukraine

President Trump is moving to buy Russian diesel while also pressuring Ukraine to halt attacks on refineries, a lifeblood of Moscow's war machine

India Advocates for Terrorism to be Classified as a Crime Against Humanity at UN

India calls for terrorism to be recognized as a crime against humanity during a UN General Assembly meeting. India Advocates for Terrorism to be

Taiwan finance minister to attend APEC meeting in Hong Kong, people say

Taiwan Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun will attend a meeting of APEC finance ministers in Hong Kong next week, two people with direct knowledge

Nifty weekly expiry in focus; Analysts decode charts, derivatives positions

Based on the options data, on Tuesday the focus will be on the 22,250-22,500 range owing to Nifty's weekly expiry, says Dharmesh Bhatt, Head-Deri

Oil dips as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risks

Brent crude futures fell 61 cents, or 0.57%, to $106.04 a barrel by 0000 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 47 cents, o

Pakistan urges Taliban to curb cross-border militant attacks

Islamabad Pakistan urged Afghanistans Taliban government Monday, October 12, to stop militants from using Afghan territory to launch attacks insi

Serious setback: Siddaramaiah as Karnataka HC strikes down law to increase quota for SC/ST

Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah termed the Karnataka High Court

Man's restaurant chain employs hundreds of hearing-impaired, spreads joy

Ishara is a pioneering restaurant chain that champions inclusivity by hiring individuals with hearing disabilities to amplify the dining experien

Happiest Minds among 3 stocks with bullish trend on tech charts: Geojit

Stocks to buy: Anand James of Geojit Investments Ltd has recommended three stocks to buy today - Happiest Minds, IMFA, and Brigade Enterprises.

Terrorism should be considered crimes against humanity: India at UN

United Nations: A new pact for international action on punishing crimes against humanity should cover terrorism, according to India. Crimes and a

Koffee With Karan Season 9: Salman Khan Is First Guest, Promo Out

Now, Karan Johar is raising his mug one last time and has decided to bring this journey to a close.

Stocks to watch: HCLTech, RBL Bank, IRCON, TMPV, Hero Motors, Nazara Tech

Tata Elxsi, Hero Motors, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, Den Networks, GTPL Hathway, PNB Gilts, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance will announc

Investors from US, China, India eye $844 million port project in Peru

The port is expected to have a greater draft depth than Chancay, the northern Peru port operated by China's Cosco Shipping Ports since late 2024

IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns economy is vulnerable to setbacks from both directions

The International Monetary Fund has updated its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 percent. Concerns remain about the economy's resilience am

RLM suspends Ram Pukar Sinha, MLC candidate backed by three rebel party MLAs

On October 5, Ram Pukar Sinha filed the nomination as an independent candidate for the upcoming Legislative Council election in Saran Teachers Co

India No. 1 Nagal apologises to local Portuguese crowd for post-match gesture

Sumit Nagal apologised to the Maia crowd and Portuguese player Henrique Rocha for making a talking gesture after his hard-fought first-round win

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals positive open; KOSPI tumbles over 6%; Brent below $106

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive open for the Nifty50. Asian markets were trading sharply lo

Flat opening seen Indian stock markets amid cautious mood

Analysts expect the market to remain volatile and may see selling pressure on every rise

Missing pages, Rs 200 fee shortfall: SC flags over 10 defects in INDIA bloc plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Trump Hints at Possible Meeting With Kim Jong Un

Trump will be visiting China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting, which will take place in Shenzhen on November 18-

ASEAN to discuss tackling transboundary haze

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India, US expand cooperation across sectors: US envoy Gore

Kolkata: India and America are expanding cooperation across sectors, including defence, IT and healthcare, with investments and joint initiatives

Meta unveils Muse Wonder AI models to advance

Meta has introduced two new artificial intelligence models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, as it advances its push towards personal superintel

SC registry flags over 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea in SIR case

The Supreme Court registry on Monday flagged more than 10 defects in the petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and others over alleged l

Houthi Rebels Claim Missile Attack on Riyadh Airport as Iran Offers Mediation

Houthi rebels assert missile strikes on Riyadhs airport, while Iran expresses willingness to mediate talks between the conflicting parties. Houth

Live | IMF World Economic Outlook; warns global economy 'could soon test the limits of resilience'

RJ Mitte cause of death: Breaking Bad actor who played Walter Whites son dies at 34; reason behind his death

RJ Mitte death reason: Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., has died in Texas at the age of 34. A county official told TMZ t

Anti-CEC protests LIVE: Supreme Court registry points out 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea in SIR case

Opposition stalwarts, joined by activists and civil society members, undertook a March for Democracy on a heavily barricaded route and filed a jo

RBI tightens rupee derivatives rules, widens 20% cash reserve requirement

The move is the latest in a slew of measures announced by the central bank since Saturday aimed at supporting the rupee, which has been falling d

Kotak Neo's Shrikant Chouhan bullish on BEL, Greenply; check targets

Stocks to buy today: Kotak Neo's Shrikant Chouhan has shared a bullish view on Bharat Electronics Limited and Greenply Industries Limited.

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Mamdani orders review of NYPD force policies amid calls for change

New York: Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday, October 12, ordered the New York Police Department to conduct a sweeping review of how officers use for

US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan Omar

US authorities conducted a predawn raid on Monday on the Washington, DC, home of Democratic

ASEAN foreign ministers to tackle transboundary haze in November meetings

ASEAN foreign ministers will during a meeting next month seek to tackle the transboundary haze blanketing parts of the region, the bloc's chair,

North Korea's Kim showcases missile capable of reaching US as Trump signals possible meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a defence industry museum displaying an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United

Empower India plans AI, robotics expansion to tap growing demand

The company will deploy, integrate, and customise third-party technologies for enterprises, rather than develop proprietary AI or robotics hardwa

One person is dead, several others injured in incident involving Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

On Monday afternoon, a fatal incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia, where one person died. Several others sustained injuries, prompting an

Nanakramguda: Software Techie Dies After Falling From 30th Floor

The deceased was identified as Bharath. According to the police, he had moved into an apartment in Nanakramguda on rent two days ago. He was work

Bunkers, handpicked guards: How Saudi Prince moves between palaces amid Houthi threat

IMF raises Indias 2026 growth forecast to 7%, says India stands out even as global growth slows

The International Monetary Fund has increased its growth forecast for India to 7% for 2026, citing strong domestic demand. The forecast for 2027