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Bengaluru: Sewage overflow during rains causes mass fishkill at Siddapura lake

According to locals, only a year ago the lake was restored after a plantation drive, and the water body, since then, had been in healthy condition until now.

21 Oct 2026 1:24 pm
1,000 police deployed for Devaragattu banni festival in Kurnool district

More than 300 sticks are seized in cordon and search operations in villages around Devaragattu

21 Oct 2026 1:24 pm
Getty Images begins Chapter 11 proceedings to restructure debt

The US photography company expects to complete its financial restructuring by the end of the year and become privately held

21 Oct 2026 1:23 pm
At Dussehra rally, Eknath Shinde turns vote theft charge on Uddhav Thackeray

The Deputy Chief Minister announces relief for farmers in drought areas and replies to the Opposition on EVMs and the Prime Minister

21 Oct 2026 1:22 pm
U.S. envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy

The trip by President Donald Trump's special envoy is part of efforts to draw a line under a bitter feud between him and Zelenskyy over the war with Russia

21 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
First Nation community in Canada uses data centre to preserve its heritage

Wiikwemkoong community stores Indigenous language recordings and other information locally to safeguard its cultural legacy and control its data

21 Oct 2026 1:07 pm
What is the Darbar Move in Jammu and Kashmir?All about the 150-year-old practice

Darbar Move is an over 150-year-old Dogra-era practice of shifting the State capital of Jammu and Kashmir biannually.

21 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
Northeast monsoon gathers momentum in Tamil Nadu; unleashes another round of downpours over Chennai

The spell of wet weather is expected to continue till October 26, 2026 with a low pressure area forming over southwest Bay of Bengal off Tamil Nadu during early hours of October 21

21 Oct 2026 1:02 pm
Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi gave reassurance to family members of absconding accused, CCB tells Madras High Court

It also states that materials have surfaced during the investigation disclosing that monies collected as party fund were handed over to the Minister

21 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
Delhi High Court agrees to urgently hear pleas by CJP's Das, Ranka and AISA's Neha

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have assailed the SEM's October 19 order remanding them to two days' judicial custody in the High Court, which is shut this week due to Dussehra vacation

21 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
U.K. govt. approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field

The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy.

21 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Dasara 2026: With poojas and processions, Mysuru gears up for grand finale

Prashantha to carry golden howdah for the first time; over 6,000 police personnel deployed

21 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
SC sets aside Kerala HC order in CMRL payoff case, stays FIR probe for 7 days

The Supreme Court clarified that it had made no observations on the merits of the FIR. It also refrained from expressing any opinion on the validity of a subsequent Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered against the petitioners

21 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Supreme Court finds prima facie case in YSRCP plea for more time to file nominations in Andhra civic polls

The State Election Commission is directed to postpone the publication of the final list of candidates till October 25

21 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
Trump says companies should pay 'dividend' to communities to make data centres popular

Data centres fueling the rise of AI have become a political flashpoint in communities across the country given the high quantities of water and power they require, with opposition uniting voters across ideological lines

21 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
SBI probes dark web exposure of nearly 3,900 customer records

A preliminary analysis of around 3.75 lakh records available on the dark web identified 3,897 customer records containing sensitive information

21 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
Yellamma: First look of Devi Sri Prasad from his acting debut out

The film, written and directed by Venu Yeldandi, is set to release in theatres on March 5, 2027

21 Oct 2026 12:36 pm
ChatGPT users can lock their chats as OpenAI rolls out new privacy feature

OpenAI said that locked chats were available on the ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu offerings

21 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
Why are book stalls set up by Left parties at Durga Puja Pandals being attacked in West Bengal? Explained

The targeting of book stalls run by Left parties is part of the political contest that has emerged in West Bengal since the BJP government came to power in May 2026

21 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
All you need to know about: Lymphatic drain massage

A properly-done lymphatic massage could, over sessions, possibly reduce swelling and clear up clogs in the lymphatic drainage and reactivate absorption by the nodes. While the risks from a lymph massage are few, therapists usually avoid doing it for people who have blood clots, or deep vein thrombosis, heart disease, and cellulitis

21 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
Dr. Reddys gets DCGI nod for use of Zytorvi in esophageal cancer

It is the second approved indication in India and expands use of the Shanghai Junshi Biosciences drug beyond the initially approved indication in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

21 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
Renault introduces hybrid Duster SUV at 16.99 lakh

French automaker eyes 3 to 5% market share in India by 2030.

21 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
Lava launches Aura Curve 5G for mid segment buyers in India

Aura Curve 5G ships with a 6,000 mAh battery and supports up to 45W charging while comes with a 33W charger in the box

21 Oct 2026 12:21 pm
Real-time air pollution monitoring stations in Keralams Vyttila and Kaloor non-functional

Officials said that manual testing of air pollution levels is being carried out; the third station at Eloor is functional, though its annual maintenance contract had expired a year ago

21 Oct 2026 12:20 pm
Thunderstorms likely in Nellore, Tirupati on October 21; heavy rain forecast on October 2

Andhra Pradesh received 59% less rain than normal between October 1 and 20, the IMD says

21 Oct 2026 12:17 pm
SEBIs SME IPO reforms offer a financing choice as rates rise

Looser listing norms and tougher profitability tests could help established small firms tap equity at a time when the RBI is turning hawkish

21 Oct 2026 12:15 pm
Rupee rises 29 paise to 94.62 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee got a boost from the foreign dollar inflows tied to the Jio IPO, which opened for public subscription, according to analysts

21 Oct 2026 12:13 pm
Who are Delhi Polices cyber commandos tracking bomb threats and fake videos on social media?

From tracing digital footprints left by hoax bomb threat senders to tracking cryptocurrency in digital arrest scams and flagging AI-generated videos, the specialised team is bringing advanced technical skills to complex police investigations.

21 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Jio Platforms' IPO fully subscribed in 100 minutes of opening, marks fastest-ever subscribed offer

The issue stays open until October 23. It is set to exceed Hyundai Motor India's 27,870 crore 2024 IPO and become India's largest by value

21 Oct 2026 12:03 pm
Sensex, Nifty rally up to 1% in early trade on IT stocks, firm global cues

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 822.64 points, or 1.11%, to 74,675.54 in the morning trade and the 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 217.65 points, or 0.95%, to 23,106.60

21 Oct 2026 11:56 am
How the U.S. crackdown on skilled migrant workers could hurt its economy

The Trump administrations crackdown on skilled foreign workers ignores the benefits they bring into the U.S. economy

21 Oct 2026 11:51 am
Meta's global affairs officer Joel Kaplan to leave company after 15 years

Meta chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan will leave the company next year after 15 years

21 Oct 2026 11:51 am
Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026: Report

Reuters reported first in September that Anthropic posted a net loss of $42 billion in 2025

21 Oct 2026 11:37 am
Eight web security keys of firm used by Govt. and PSUs leaked

Many government websites, including the Aadhaar issuer UIDAI and the income tax filing portal, use eMudhra certificates or other technology from the firm; no indication that the firms root certificates itself which sit above the tier that was leaked have been compromised

21 Oct 2026 11:32 am
21 Oct 2026 11:29 am
What are the deal contours of India-New Zealand FTA?

The latest Free Trade Agreement to come into force has several advantages for India in terms of trade, investment, and the mobility of students, while protecting Indias sensitive sectors

21 Oct 2026 11:19 am
No frills, the true Avadi story

The story of Avadis transformation from a pastoral retreat to a major defence hub, and the myth surrounding its name

21 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Tiger Shroff firing: How secret weapon delivery and a phone call exposed the shooters escape route

From month-long surveillance and an earlier attempt at a weapon delivery involving two women, investigators have uncovered details of the planning and coordination behind the October 18 firing targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff

21 Oct 2026 11:14 am
India opposes attempts to portray worlds largest democracy negatively using unverified allegations at UN

Deputy Secretary Barkha Tamrakar told the UN General Assemblys Third Committee that India opposes turning unverified allegations into a negative characterisation, amid concerns raised by UN experts over Delhis youth-led protests

21 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Parvinder Singh Jhota murder case: CBI takes over probe, team reaches Punjabs Mansa

Forensic experts, drug controllers and other experts are also reaching Mansa shortly, according to the CBI

21 Oct 2026 11:02 am
AUS vs SA 2nd Test: Bavuma battles adversity to put South Africa in control

The captain produced a defiant display and showcased his batting skills as South Africa recovered from a precarious 110-6 in the morning session on the third day to declare on 425-

21 Oct 2026 10:46 am
Champions League: PSG beats Barcelona in thriller; Liverpool completes comeback against Villareal

Barcelona needs to bounce back quickly ahead of a Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday; Scott McTominay scores two in Napoli win

21 Oct 2026 10:43 am
Albanian police clash with anti-government protesters for eighth day

Prime Minister Edi Rama called it a hybrid war and accused protesters of holding Tirana under a climate of terror, as student demands over tuition fees merged with a broader anti-government movement

21 Oct 2026 10:33 am
Canadian unity or separation: why did Alberta province hold a referendum?

The support from the referendum will boost Carneys ambitions to get a major pipeline out of Alberta that he hopes could revive the economy

21 Oct 2026 10:31 am