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Tragic Incidents in Maharashtra and Karnataka Claim Two Lives

Two tragic incidents in Maharashtra and Karnataka lead to the deaths of a young man and a farmer, sparking investigations. Tragic Incidents in Ma

Political intentions behind ED case against Pinarayi Vijayan: M.V. Govindan

CPI(M) leader alleges that the UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, is aligning with the ED, which is handling the case with cl

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: A pioneer of modern education, scientific temper and social reform

Dr. M. Ashaq Raza* Every year on 17 October, Aligs across the world celebrate Sir Syed Day, honouring the birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Kha

A Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn

Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIAs robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its Lego era, wi

India Strengthens Defense Ties with Greece and Russia

India is enhancing its defense relations with Greece and Russia, focusing on military cooperation and industrial partnerships. India Strengthens

U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Trump wants an announcement this month to influence Indian diaspora before Nov. 3 poll By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: When US Secretary

Heavy rainfall in Dindigul and Theni

Indias crude imports rise 7% in September, bill surges 47%

Net spend on oil and gas imports increased about 40% to $13.4 billion.

Audi introduces all new Q3 at 51.99 lakh

India, Europe must build a technology superhighway for mobility: NASSCOM

As vehicles become increasingly software-defined and AI-enabled, competitiveness will depend on how well we integrate capabilities across softwar

Uttar Pradesh Government Intensifies Flood Relief Efforts in Faizullaganj

The UP government is ramping up flood relief operations in Faizullaganj, ensuring aid reaches affected families swiftly. Uttar Pradesh Government

AYUSH 2026 exhibition highlights traditional medicine systems

Aditya Mehta hopes to deliver a special gift for his little one

Contractors should be held responsible for decrepit P&T apartments: Kerala High Court

Justice Devan Ramachandran asks why taxpayers money should be spent on rectification of the apartments; District Collector says IIT Madras study

Watch: SIR row: Triranga rally underway; police detain CJPs Dipke, Neha Bora |Above the Fold| Oct 16, 2026

Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora detained ahead of the CJPs planned Tricolour March, as protesters in Chennai raise concerns about voting rights and res

White House lists $330.5 billion in investments in the US from India

The White House listed $330.5 billion in investments from India, including a $300 billion Reliance Industries refinery project, as part of $10.87

Bajaj Housing Finance Q2 profit rises 18% to 757 cr, income up 18.3%

Bajaj Housing Finance reported an 18% rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to 757 crore, while total income grew 18.3% to 3,251 crore and assets under mana

Thank Gen Z for the

The HBO series served as a stand-in for everything wrong with white millennial women during its original run. Then Gen Z started watching.

Rs 2.66 Crore Cyber Fraud Busted In Kanpur

Kanpur police have uncovered a Rs 2.66-crore cyber fraud operation, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the identification of 89 bank ac

Qatar, 18 nations condemn Colombia opening embassy in Jerusalem

Doha: Qatar has joined Saudi Arabia and 17 other Arab and Islamic countries in condemning Colombias decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem, say

Matching wastewater treatment to local demand could help China tackle water scarcity

Wastewater reclamation is increasingly regarded as an alternative water source to mitigate water scarcity in China. However, expanding wastewater

Bumrah, Washington, Nitish, Akash Deep Return To Indias Squad For Tests Against New Zealand

ICC World Test Championship: Premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, along with off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar, seam-bowling all-rounder

Rising Violence Against Hindu Temples in Bangladesh Ahead of Durga Puja

Reports indicate 34 incidents of violence against Hindu temples in Bangladesh before Durga Puja, prompting calls for enhanced security. Rising Vi

Unwarranted, uninformed: India on US lawmaker

New Delhi: India on Friday, October 16, rejected US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapals remarks questioning the Election Commissions revision of elect

Complete Sivakasi-Thiruthangal flyover without delay, Minister tells officials

Minister for Industries Keerthana holds review meeting and the visits the project site, along with top officials of Virudhunagar district to chec

Vaccination of domestic animals under way as anthrax kills wild elephant near Coimbatore

Barnala: Man Kills Wife, Then Dies By Suicide

A 50-year-old man in Barnala allegedly murdered his wife with an axe in a field on Friday before returning home and consuming poison, leading to

Minimum Wage Advisory Board urges govt. to establish commissions for elderly, youth

NHRC Takes Action on Womans Assault in Gujarat and Contaminated Water in Maharashtra

NHRC investigates serious human rights violations in Gujarat and Maharashtra regarding a womans assault and contaminated water supply. NHRC Takes

Aviation regulator DGCA may consider one-time check of pilots' training records, says AAIB in probe report

The AAIB has released a report following the accident involving VSR Ventures' Learjet 45XR in Mumbai. It noted serious injuries to all eight indi

28 Years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Kajol brings back Anjalis magic with a new picture

Nearly three decades after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai introduced audiences to Anjali, Kajols portrayal of the character continues to hold a special place

Saira Banu recalls Hema Malinis playful moments from Mahurat shot with Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor in heartfelt birthday note; see post

Veteran actress Saira Banu took to social media to wish Hema Malini on her birthday, sharing memories of their friendship and experiences in the

GV Prakash Kumar joins Ramayana as a singer: I got a call from AR Rahman

Composer, singer and actor GV Prakash Kumar has revealed that he has lent his voice to Yashs Ravana in Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana. In an exclusive c

Jailer 2 review: Riteish Deshmukh says Rajinikanths aura is on another level

Bollywood star Riteish Deshmukh lauded Rajinikanth following the release of Jailer 2, expressing admiration for the Tamil superstars enduring sta

Protecting Indonesia's coastal as a long term investment

Family Arrested For Attacking Woman Constable In Police Station

Three members of a family were arrested in Beed district, Maharashtra, for allegedly attempting to murder and molest a woman police constable ins

Two Indian Nationals Remain in ICU Following Riyadh Airport Attack

Two Indian citizens injured in the Riyadh airport attack are still in ICU, as the Indian Embassy issues travel advisories for citizens in Saudi A

Letters to the Editor dated October 16, 2026

Foreign national held for assaulting staff at FRRO facility

Crowded venues should have dedicated emergency evacuation route: Senior doctor

A man who suffered a heart attack in Kudroli area was shifted to a hospital on a motorcycle owing to crowds, says Padmanabha Kamath

Mphasis extends Social Security Scotland deal in 35.4 million contract

The contract extension strengthens Mphasis presence in the public-sector technology services market in Europe, while deepening its role in suppor

CoreWeave stock wipeout exposes divide between AI fear and greed

CoreWeave Inc. is navigating turbulent stock trends due to climbing bond yields and investor trepidation over its debt, raising fears of default.

Two Indonesian women farmers named to FAO 100 Women Heroes list

Indian Railway Minister Congratulates Womens Kabaddi Team on Asian Games Gold

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the Indian womens kabaddi team for winning gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Indian Railway Minist

Medicover Hospital gets relief as HC bars defamatory content

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, October 16, granted Medicover Hospitals interim protection against defamatory publications amid Bh

Sandalwood Night goes solo at Yuva Dasara

SIR: Over 99% of hearings concluded; Form-7 auto-generated for every Form-8 resident shift

Elorian

according to Elorian's evaluations, Glimpse outperforms even GPT-6 Astra on scientific chart reasoning and short-form video captioning, with comp

US seeks bids to exchange 17 million barrels of crude from strategic reserve

Zelenskyy slams Trump's diesel deal, says will help fund Putins war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concerns over the US diesel deal with Russia. He warned that this agreement could provide a

N. Sakthan Deputy Leader of Congress in Keralam Assembly, Mathew Kuzhalnadan party Chief Whip

M. Vincent was elected secretary, and T.J. Vinod was elected treasurer

One-step rapid syphilis test uses layered nanoparticles to detect infection earlier

Penicillin has cured syphilis cases since 1943, but symptoms of the sexually transmitted infection, known as

Can social media bans protect young people

The year 2026 has been an expensive one for social media platforms. Since March, YouTube and Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook,

Tressfecta wants to make hair braiding a less arduous task for hairstylists

Tressfecta builds products for textured hair. Its first project is a tool called Plait Pilot that helps braiders with the initial process of sepa

Assam Bhavan in Bengaluru to strengthen Karnataka-Assam ties: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The construction of Assam Bhavan began in 2016 but was stalled due to certain issues involving the Karnataka governments Revenue Department.

Mahesh Babu Wishes Happy Birthday to Prithviraj, Praises His Role in Upcoming Film Varanasi

Mahesh Babu and director S.S. Rajamouli celebrate Prithvirajs birthday, praising his role as the villain in Varanasi. Mahesh Babu Wishes Happy Bi

Yes Bank Says AT1 Bonds Reinstatement To Hit Capital

The Bank claimed that it has access to appropriate capital levers and preserves the flexibility to undertake additional capital actions, as consi

Rabada returns as South Africa look to bounce back

South Africa, reeling from a 214-run defeat in the first Test against Australia, is determined to level the series in the second Test starting Su

The Familiarity Trap in Middle East Expansion

Personal networks can mislead expansion plans. Learn how Go Arab supports Indian founders entering GCC markets. The post The Familiarity Trap in

Editorial. Fatally expensive

To combat high drug prices, caps alone will not work

Meta employees confirm in internal communications of alleged bias against Lula in Brazilian elections

Meta's employees confirmed in an internal communication that the company had restrcited Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silvas accounts du

Shubhra Saxenas It Matters A Lot: 5 Lessons on conscious living

Shubhra Saxena launches It Matters A Lot in New Delhi, exploring self-awareness, life lessons and the importance of conscious living.

India Squad For New Zealand ODIs, Tests Out. Shreyas Iyer To Captain In Two One-Day Matches

The BCCI on Friday announced Team India's squads for the upcoming five-match ODI series and two-match Test series against New Zealand.

Lavrov Slams Israel Over Lebanon, Accuses IDF Of Violating International Law And Escalating War

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the Israel Defense Forces of grossly violating international law and fuelling further escalati

Entry buyers use festive discount to buy mid-range phone

Mid and Premium together account for 93% of expected festive demand, leaving 7% for everything above 50,000 and below 12,000

Three-day raw material expo takes off in Coimbatore

Non-serious: JD(U) as MLA claims he plotted 9 murders for Nitish

Patna: Disgruntled JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh on Friday, October 16, claimed to have masterminded nine murders for Nitish Kumar, the former Biha

Meghalaya Unveils Its First Sports Science Center in Shillong

Meghalayas Chief Minister inaugurates the states first high-performance sports science center aimed at enhancing athlete training and rehabilitat

Centre sets sugar diversion for ethanol at zero in 2026-27 tender

India has directed oil marketing companies to exclude sugar-based ethanol from the 2026-27 tender, setting sugar diversion at zero amid concerns

Millet Art Show In Vizag Presents 16 Artworks Listing Human Nutrition Journey

The artworks at the exhibition curated by railway employee and millet artist Meka Vijay Kumar will be open for public for three days: Reports

Pet dog charred to death in fire at apartment in Pallikaranai

Collector inaugurates Model-C Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Ramanathapuram

ADB, Japan to finance AM Green Ammonias project

The project will convert a former ammonia and urea plant from natural gas fuelled production to renewable-powered green ammonia, with capacity to

Watch: Is India being singled out over its handling of protests? | Worldview

India faces international criticism over its handling of protests, with the UN and human rights groups raising concerns over detentions and restr

Woman Bitten By Snake While Rescuing It, Reaches Hospital Carrying Reptile

The woman, identified as Soumya Satpathy, received medical treatment and was reported to be in stable condition at the time of reporting.

Youth Test | Baloda puts India in control despite Greens seven-for

Apple iPhone Duo release date: $1,999 foldable phone preorders sell out in US, deliveries pushed to 2027. Check date and other details

Apple iPhone Duo release date: Apple's first foldable iPhone, priced at $1,999 in the US, has sold out of initial preorder slots within minutes o

Kumaraswamy damaging stature of office he holds, says Priyank Kharge

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Friday, Mr. Kharge said Mr. Kumaraswamy had little work in Delhi and was unable to find leadership opportuniti

Uttarakhand:Fire at Maa Aadishakti temple, representative promises grand reconstruction

Ranabaali: BookMyShow ratings, reviews disabled for Vijay, Rashmika's film

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Ranabaali was released in theatres on Friday and garnered underwhelming response. The reviews and

YSRCP leaders violated SEC rules in Punganur, says Annamayya SP Dheeraj

Member of Parliament Midhun Reddy, along with around 100 followers and party workers, reached the Punganur Municipality, breaching the security b

YSRCP leaders violated SEC rules in Punganur, says Annamayya SP Dheeraj

Member of Parliament Midhun Reddy, along with around 100 followers and party workers, reached the Punganur Municipality, breaching the security b

Odisha to Deploy Panchayat-Level Sirens

Odisha is set to rollout a comprehensive, multi-layered Lightning Safety Strategy designed to drastically reduce fatalities and property damage a

Business Concerns Rise as Protests Disrupt Diwali Season in Connaught Place

Traders in New Delhi express frustration over ongoing protests affecting business during the crucial Diwali season, calling for a protest-free Co

Differences crop up in Congress over Keralam governments 'soft approach' in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

At the Congress parliamentary party meeting, Mathew Kuzhalnadan raises the State governments wait-and-watch approach through a preliminary inquir

Differences crop up in Congress over Keralam governments 'soft approach' in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

At the Congress parliamentary party meeting, Mathew Kuzhalnadan raises the State governments wait-and-watch approach through a preliminary inquir

Syed Suhail | CJP Tiranga March: Abhijeet Dipke Neha Bora?

Syed Suhail | CJP Tiranga March: Abhijeet Dipke Neha Bora?

Firecrackers worth 10 lakh seized from illegal godown in Mangalhat

Firecrackers worth 10 lakh seized from illegal godown in Mangalhat

Post-Monsoon Rain Hits Odisha: Easterly Winds and Trough Line Bring Showers to Coastal

Easterly winds and an upper-air trough bring rain to Odisha. IMD issues warnings for Koraput, Rayagada, and southern districts, with a new Bay of