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Gajab Raat: Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey reunite for suspense thriller

Directed by Ritesh Shah, the film is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23

15 Oct 2026 11:56 am
Anti-drug activist's murder: Markets, private schools shut at many places after 'Punjab Bandh' call

Jhota's family had given the call for 'Punjab Bandh' with support from political parties including Congress, Akali Dal, BJP and Akali Dal Waris Punjab De

15 Oct 2026 11:55 am
IDBI Bank shares tumble 7.5% after Fairfax 53k-crore deal

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa-led Fairfax will pay 81 per share, higher than the benchmark fair value of 75.99 determined by two independent valuation agencies

15 Oct 2026 11:52 am
Rani Abbakka Chowta: the Warrior Queen of the Seas

Forgotten amidst many names which came up much later in Indias freedom struggle, Rani Abbakka Chowta is a name we should not let fade away in the pages of our countrys history

15 Oct 2026 11:49 am
Woman arrested in Vijayawada on drug smuggling charge; police seize about 100 grams of MDMA

Railway police and EAGLE personnel arrest the woman during searches on the Bengaluru-Howrah Express

15 Oct 2026 11:47 am
New Quantum Research Lab inaugurated at IISc in Bengaluru

The facility aims to provide researchers and students from institutions across India with opportunities to engage with quantum technologies and specialised experimental infrastructure that may otherwise be inaccessible due to high capital and operational requirements

15 Oct 2026 11:45 am
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 trailer: Netflix unveils final preview of the Anime of the Years return to Night City

The final trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, offering a new look at the standalone sequels fresh cast of mercenaries, violent conflicts and stories of revenge and redemption ahead of its Netflix premiere next week

15 Oct 2026 11:45 am
Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.86 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, India's WPI inflation accelerated to 11.39% from 9.92%, with food inflation reaching 8.66%. Combined with CPI inflation of 5.54%, dual inflation pressure makes it very difficult for the RBI to turn dovish

15 Oct 2026 11:43 am
What are the details of the governments sale of IDBI | Explained

According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the strategic restructuring does not change anything for the regulation of IDBI Bank or its customer-facing duties. IDBI will continue to provide government financial inclusion, social security and pension schemes

15 Oct 2026 11:43 am
Amarinder Warring a fighter, will play very important role in Punjab polls: Sachin Pilot

Like I said, he's done a lot of work for young people, he's actually encouraged them to come forward and, you know, fight the Aam Aadmi Party. But during elections, there are many things that one considers and the leadership decided that in UP and Punjab, we have to appoint new presidents, says Sachin Pilot

15 Oct 2026 11:40 am
Run your long suit

Neither vulnerable, South deals

15 Oct 2026 11:38 am
Durga Puja 2026: Your guide to Chennais pandals, food and festivities

From traditional rituals and cultural performances to Kolkata street food and themed pandals, Chennais Bengali community celebrates Durga Puja, bringing a slice of Bengal to the city (print)

15 Oct 2026 11:36 am
Tirumalas water reserves may last just 90 days amid deficient rainfall

The hill town uses about 60 lakh gallons a day; three of its five reservoirs have run dry and officials now pin their hopes on the northeast monsoon

15 Oct 2026 11:35 am
Network disruptions and intelligence blackout: Is the U.S. deserting Ukraine?| Explained

What are the issues reported with Starlink?Why is the U.S. being accused of the disruption?

15 Oct 2026 11:23 am
Mayawati demands regularisation of contractual employees working in Uttar Pradesh departments

BSP president Mayawati said that the party is against the exploitative system of outsourcing and contracting, especially in the government system

15 Oct 2026 11:22 am
Why J&K Waqf Boards push to uniform Friday sermons triggered a political storm | Explained

Andrabi suggested the need for uniform Friday sermons was to forcefully and unitedly raise concerns of the society; uniform Friday sermons is seen by many as an attempt to de-politicise religious places in Kashmir, which saw three decades of armed conflict, and limit their role to social issues, which the core committee of the J&K Waqf Board will pre-approve

15 Oct 2026 11:20 am
At Ashvitas, explore history of Madras through art

Can time be frozen? Explore art that has stood the test of time at Ashvitas Between Tradition and Modernity, an exhibition in Chennai that sparks conversations about the citys history and culture

15 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Lavanyavati: Reframing lavani through documentary theatre

Meet the women behind lavani through a documentary theatre challenging misconceptions about art and artistes (Needs to be more elaborate)

15 Oct 2026 11:17 am
When a story takes you somewhere

Storytelling is an art that can take you to another world. As an audience, you are hooked to the storytellers voice, with no special effects or screens just words, imagination and the magic of a story.

15 Oct 2026 11:16 am
Tom Cruise digs Eren Jeagers Rumbling: Hollywood star reacts to Attack on Titan at Studio MAPPA

Tom Cruise visited MAPPAs 15th-anniversary exhibition in Tokyo alongside filmmaker Alejandro G. Irritu, where the duo explored displays dedicated to some of the studios biggest anime productions, including Attack on Titan

15 Oct 2026 11:15 am
2026 Economics Nobel Prize: Putting the humanity in macroeconomics

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford provided the theoretical and empirical underpinnings to a basic but powerful idea for policymakers: the economy is made out of the people in it.

15 Oct 2026 11:15 am
Slaves, a new production by The Madras Players, is a translation of writer Sujatha

For years, Sujatha has captured the imagination of Tamil audiences through short stories, film scripts, and even theatre plays. On October 24, the Madras Players dramatises one of his earlier works, Adimaigal as Slaves on fortune, love, and loss

15 Oct 2026 11:13 am
Supreme Court upholds Madras HC order quashing Tamil Nadu reservation notification for converts to Islam

The court held that a Tamil Nadu government order doing the same creates an artificial group which would access benefits of reservation associated with backward communities

15 Oct 2026 11:11 am
Bihar records over 52 deaths in boat capsize incidents over three years

The State Disaster Management Department (DMD) data show eight such boat tragedies in 2026, four in 2025, and six in 2024. Over the past three years, Bihar has witnessed 18 such boat tragedies, claiming more than 52 lives.

15 Oct 2026 11:10 am
Before the city forgets

Kolkatas culinary chronicler is gone; enter the gimmicky aloo posto burger

15 Oct 2026 11:08 am
Economics of interception: Jwalas cost challenge

The rapid growth of inexpensive drones has created a different requirement: interceptors that are cheap enough to use repeatedly, yet reliable enough to protect military bases, troops and critical infrastructure

15 Oct 2026 10:55 am
CMRL payoff case: Setback for Pinarayi Vijayan, kin as Kerala HC dismisses pleas to appeal against FIR order

In their appeals, Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and Mohamed Riyas claimed that they were not heard by the single judge before issuing October 9 direction to register FIR

15 Oct 2026 10:50 am
Navratri 2026: Are your vintage kolu dolls becoming collectors items?

Vintage kolu dolls are attracting collectors as prices go up every year. How much are your heirlooms worth? From antique Mysore Gowri bommai to finely detailed religious figurines, traditional vintage Navratri dolls are drawing interest for their rarity and craftsmanship. In Chennai, families and collectors preserve generations-old collection

15 Oct 2026 10:49 am
What is Ankita Bhandari murder case? Timeline of events and VIP angle explained

Ankita Bhandaris parents have been demanding that the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor be delayed.

15 Oct 2026 10:46 am
161 confirmed measles cases, one death reported in Kozhikode

Officials say preventive measures will be strengthened and vaccination coverage expanded with the help of other government departments in the coming days

15 Oct 2026 10:29 am
Kalam connect: what made him the Peoples President?

Only some people have the character and charisma to connect with most others. Our former President, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, was one of them. Some see him as the Missile Man of India. Certain others view him as the Peoples President. Others still cherish his association with youngsters, and it is for this reason that his birthday was chosen to be celebrated as World Students Day in India. Regardless of what it is, almost everyone feels a certain connection with Dr. Kalam. Read on to find out mo

15 Oct 2026 10:23 am
OpenAI employee who left for Apple took files about unreleased device, OpenAI alleges

US District Court Judge Edward Davila granted part of Apples request to get early access to digital files from OpenAI in the suit

15 Oct 2026 10:16 am
BMRCL begins soil testing on Sarjapur Road for proposed Namma Metro Red Line corridor

The investigation will assess the characteristics of the soil and underlying rock formations along the proposed alignment before construction work begins.

15 Oct 2026 10:11 am
October 10 detainees provided hot, fresh, good meals, only cellular internet was suspended: Delhi Police to SC

Preventive measures were necessary to protect peace and tranquility of vital, sensitive New Delhi area, the police chief said

15 Oct 2026 10:06 am
Belagavi-based Aequs announces long-term supply agreements with Safran for aerospace applications

The agreements involve major work being carried out at the upcoming Aequs Engine Components Ecosystem (AECE) at Hosur in Tamil Nadu

15 Oct 2026 10:02 am
Oil prices retreat as investors weigh supply outlook, West Asia tensions

Brent crude futures fell $1.64, or 1.6%, to $104.42 a barrel by 0337 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 98 cents, or 1%, to $94.11, reversing gains from the previous session

15 Oct 2026 10:01 am
Man murders wife, 4-year-old son, then attempts to kill self in Keralams Thrissur

Womans brother breaks into house after hearing her screams; accused in critical condition

15 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Anthropic says revenue jumped to nearly $17 billion last quarter

Anthropic told investors it was free cash flow positive and had an 11 percent operating margin, both adjusted, in the third quarter

15 Oct 2026 9:41 am
19-year-old arrested in Illinois for planning attack on Hindu place of worship

Alexandros Paporakis had shared a document outlining an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting. He had also shared images depicting a rifle, rifle magazines, body armour, and other tactical equipment and accessories

15 Oct 2026 9:24 am
Indias largest red light area in Kolkatas Sonagachi inaugurates Durga Puja

Sex workers say their annual celebration remains a fight for dignity and acceptance, despite growing participation from public representatives and local residents

15 Oct 2026 9:19 am
India asks when UN body will report on PoK human rights concerns

The statements had also called for detained leaders of the Joint Awami Action Committee to have access to legal representation and their families, and had called for due process and fair trial

15 Oct 2026 9:12 am
Why is Spain facing a housing crisis? | Explained

How are tourism and investment funds worsening the crisis? Why is Spain struggling to provide affordable housing? How has the housing crisis affected Snchezs government? What measures has the government proposed to tackle the crisis? What is at stake in Spains snap election?

15 Oct 2026 9:07 am
North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines

North Korean state media said the tests were aimed at assessing the readiness of the country's underwater combat systems, improving the Navy's ability to carry out strategic missions and demonstrating the reliability of its nuclear deterrent

15 Oct 2026 8:46 am
Air India Frankfurt-Delhi flight diverted to Jaipur after hijack alert, resumes journey after checks

Security sources said that the AI plane landed at Jaipur after the Pilot-in-Command transmitted Code 7500 to the concerned ATC, indicating unlawful interference

15 Oct 2026 8:11 am
CBI arrests executive director of defence firm for graft

CBI registered the case against Anil Kumar following allegations that he connived with private parties and demanded and accepted illegal gratification for extending official favours

15 Oct 2026 8:05 am
Ankita Bhandari murder: Parents detained during India Gate protest, released around 5 a.m.

Several Congress leaders, including party's media and publicity department head Pawan Khera, social media department head Supritya Shrinate, and Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib, were also detained and later released

15 Oct 2026 7:58 am