Pondicherry University seeing rise in student enrolment

SWR to operate one more special train for Deepavali returnees

Shoppers make beeline for markets to make last-minute purchases for Deepavali

CM exhorts surveyors to protect owners rights on lands

Hands over appointment letter to newly appointed surveyorssaying that the government has to face consequences if errors are made

Outgoing Iran ambassador Iraj Elahi praises Indias global rise

New Delhi: Dr Iraj Elahi, former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, has concluded his diplomatic mission in India, describi

Palaniswami criticises DMK government over paddy procurement

He alleged that farmers in the delta were complaining that since the DMK came to power only 600 bags of paddy was being procured on a daily basis

2,500 police personnel deployed in Cuddalore for bandobust during Deepavali

Govt. takes serious view of uncertainty on number of employees in departments and allied institutions

October 25 deadline set for departments to upload details of all staff in the IFIMS portal

Banned cough syrup worth 3 crore seized, three held in Uttar Pradesh

The drug inspector confirmed that they contained the narcotic substance codeine, which falls under the category of prohibited drug under the NDPS

Ladakh representatives to hold talks with sub-committee of Ministry of Home Affairs on Oct. 22

The LAB and KDA have been spearheading the agitation for Statehood and the extension of the Sixth Schedule to the Union Territory

In Focus Podcast | So you think your kid can be a chess champ?

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Tejashwi ghamandi hai: RJDs Madan Shah tears clothes, breaks down; as RJD denies him ticket

Food vendors wash food containers in basin; Indian Railways clarifies

Food served on Indian Railways trains has long been a matter of concern. Passengers still hesitate to eat it without second thoughts. A video of

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Manchester United versus Liverpool Premier League match will kick off on Sunday morning. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has to find solutions after

Israeli military says it conducted air strikes in Gaza's Rafah area

The Israeli military has announced that it carried out air strikes in the Rafah area of Gaza. This urgent development comes amid ongoing tensions

Illegal crackers flood NCR markets despite SC ban; green crackers hard to find

Green firecrackers are legally available in Delhi-NCR markets. However, banned conventional firecrackers are being sold openly. Many sellers are

Telangana Assembly Will Pass Resolution urging To Reduce Minimum Age to Contest in MLA Polls: Revanth

The CM was speaking after participating in Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Yatra commemoration day here and presenting Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award to s

Telangana to Pass Resolution Seeking Lower Age Limit to Contest MLA Polls: CM

He termed his proposal to change the minimum age as need of the hour and insisted that the youth should play a vital role in the active politics

IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill takes accountability, refuses to defend Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma after 1st ODI defeat

After India's disappointing 1st ODI loss against Australia, Shubman Gill refused to defend senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The young b

Sunny Deol announces new film Gabru; motion poster and release date out

The film was announced on Sunday on the occasion of Deols 68th birthday

Hyderabad: Bullet found in mans luggage at Moosapet metro station

Hyderabad: A 9 mm bullet was found in the bag of a youth at Moosapet Metro Station on Saturday night, police said. The passenger was identified a

Air India's BIG Diwali gift for passengers; to operate special Milan-Delhi flight to bring home stranded passengers, check schedule

With barely a day left for Diwali, Air India has made a significant announcement for passengers. The airline has stated that it will operate an a

Ladakh Representatives To Hold Talks With MHA In Delhi On Oct 22

Leh, Oct 19: Ladakh representatives will hold talks with the sub-committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi on October 22, said Leh Apex

This 'complete wellness fruit' packs 1,600 powerful compounds to boost heart, brain, and gut health

Grapes are a nutrient-rich fruit packed with over 1,600 bioactive compounds, including antioxidants and polyphenols. These compounds offer signif

Ladakh representatives to hold talks with Home Ministry in Delhi on Oct 22: Leh Apex Body

Ladakh representatives will meet with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi on October 22. This follows recent violent clashes during protests fo

Israel Strikes Hamas in Southern Gaza

Following a ceasefire violation by Hamas, Prime Minister Netanyahu held consultations with the defence minister and senior security officials and

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Constables Murder Accused Shaik Riyaz Nabbed While Attempting Another Attack in Nizamabad

Police arrest 24-year-old Riyaz after he allegedly tried to stab another man; both sent to hospital for treatment.

Two director brothers gave Ranbir Kapoor career-worst films, one directed 'biggest flop in cinema history', other is jobless from 12 years, they are..

Ranbir Kapoor has given some of the biggest hits in Bollywood, but two of his worst films, which are also his biggest flops, were directed by two

Police Arrest Six In Connection With Two Murder Cases In J&K

Jammu, Oct 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday claimed to have solved two murder cases here with the arrest of six people. The arrested in

No vadapav, 700-800 reps daily: How Rohit Sharma transformed his body and lost 11kg before Australia series

Rohit Sharma underwent a remarkable fitness transformation before India's Australia series, shedding 11kg through a strict diet and intense worko

Assam Rifles save abducted labourers from NSCN-K in Arunachal

Assam Rifles troops successfully rescued two labourers abducted by NSCN-K rebel cadres in Arunachal Pradesh. The operation took place in Laho vil

Vellore police seize 323 kg of gutka; two persons held

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the heavily fortified border

A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea across the rivals heavily fortified border

Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan starrer Pati Patni Aur Woh Do gets a release date

The upcoming film is a sequel to 2019s Pati Patni Aur Woh, which featured Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday and Bhumi Pednekar

We Played Catch-up After Losing Three Wickets in Powerplay: Gill

India lost openers Rohit Sharma and Gill, and batting stalwart Virat Kohli in the powerplay overs from which the tourists could never recover as

GOLF | Fleetwood controls nerves and shots to claim maiden DP World India Championship

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Lancet Clinical Medicine Highlights Indian Study on Newborn Antibiotic Use

Dr Saikiran, Senior Consultant Neonatologist at Fernandez Hospital was part of this pivotal study

Astellas-Pfizer's combination therapy halves risk of death in bladder cancer patients

An estimated 74.7% of patients treated with the combination were event-free at two years, compared to 39.4% who received surgery only, the compan

Happy Diwali 2025: Top 25+ wishes, messages, and quotes to celebrate festival of lights

Celebrate Diwali 2025 with joy and light! Discover over 25+ heartfelt Diwali wishes, messages, quotes, and greetings to share with your family an

Afghanistan issues BIG warning to Pakistan amid ceasefire: 'Swear by god, you will not find safety even up to Indian border'

The Afghan Deputy Minister of Interior Affairs and the Taliban leader, Mawlawi Muhammad Nabi Omari, has issued a stark warning to Pakistan. Let's

Unity Run, Memorial Events to Honour Police Martyrs: AP DGP

The DGP said that this years observance includes exhibitions, Open House awareness programmes, essay and elocution competitions, rescue and anti-

Saudi citizens, residents can now order Zamzam bottles online

Makkah: Saudi citizens and residents can now order sacred Zamzam water through the Nusuk app, launched by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah. This mar

SC stays Bombay HC order to restrain lease of Kirloskar brand

Next hearing in the case is slated for November 4

Meet Myra Kapoor, Manforce Condoms new face and the competitor of Sunny Leone who is actually an AI model

Manforce Condoms introduces Myra Kapoor, an AI-generated model, as its new brand ambassador, a first in India's advertising. Created by Grapes Wo

French Embassy's playful take on Diwali date confusion goes viral

The video shows embassy staff having a humorous conversation about the uncertainty surrounding Diwali.

IIM Bangalore secures 100% summer placement with consulting leading at 46%

This year, the campus saw 46% placements in management consulting, up from 38%

Exports record positive growth in 24 nations in Apr-Sep; reflect market diversification

Indian exports are diversifying. Shipments grew in 24 countries during April-September. This diversification offsets a decline in exports to the

Amit Shah approves Rs 1,950 crore to Karnataka, Maharashtra as flood relief

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved an advance release of over Rs 1,950 crore for Karnataka and Maharashtra. This is the second instalment

Bihar polls: RJD women's wing chief to contest as an Independent against party candidate in Parihar

In a bold political turn, RJD's Ritu Jaiswal has declared her intention to run as an independent candidate for the Parihar assembly seat, a decis

Telangana ACB uncovers corruption at RTA checkposts, seizes over Rs 4 lakh

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on the intervening night of 18-19 October raided 12 RTA checkposts across the state, uncove

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Garena Free Fire Max players can snag in-game freebies using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes, released regularly with limited validity. Th

Detection of gun triggers tense situation at atheists meet in Kochi

Police allow organisers to resume the event after two hours as the security check did not find anything suspicious

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'Don't want votes of...': Union Minister Giriraj Singh makes shocking remark on Muslims

Addressing a gathering at the nomination rally of the BJP candidate from Arwal constituency on Saturday, Singh contrasted the BJP's governance wi

U.S. Grand Prix Formula 1 live telecast, start time: How to watch Red Bull's Max Verstappen f1 race?

Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix will be held today as Red Bull's Max Verstappen is taking pole position.

Meesho files draft IPO papers to raise Rs 4,250 crore

NEW DELHI, Oct 19: Softbank-backed e-commerce firm Meesho has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 4,250 crore thro

Festive season trade to cross Rs 5 lakh crore as offline sales surge, says CAIT

Anticipations for this festive season's trade have skyrocketed, expected to surpass five lakh crore rupees, as brick-and-mortar markets thrive li

'Dementia can start in your legs': Bengaluru neurosurgeon explains how inactive muscles can trigger cognitive decline

Neurosurgeon Arun L Naik highlights a crucial link between leg health and brain function. Weak leg muscles can accelerate cognitive decline. Regu

The Louvre To Grunes Gewolbe: Biggest Museum Heists In History

Precious jewels from the Napoleon era were stolen from the renowned Louvre Museum in Paris this morning.

Australia Foil RoKo Show To Etch Seven-Wicket Win Over India In 1st ODI

Perth, Oct 19: The grand comeback party of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endured a quick 22-ball ending, and their lowkey outing reflected in Indi

We Must Liberate From Foreign Influence To Access Our Knowledge Tradition: Mohan Bhagwat

Modern science has also come to the conclusion that what we see from our Jnanendriyas (five sensory organs) is based on directions that come from

China says US waged cyberattacks on national time centre

China on Sunday accused the United States of conducting cyberattacks on Beijing's national time centre that could have caused severe damage to cr

Denied ticket by RJD, aspirant breaks down, tears off clothes

Party leaders were tight-lipped on the allegation of money having been demanded from the aspirant

Revanth Reddy accuses BRS of vote splitting, calls them BJPs B-team

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy has accused the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of splitting votes with the Bharatiya Janata Party

Joined politics on people's call, they will lead me to victory: Jan Suraaj's transgender candidate Priti Kinnar

Priti Kinnars victory may be historic as the only transgender MLA in the country was Shabnam Bano elected in 1998 in Madhya Pradesh

Prince Andrew Asked Police To Dig Up Dirt On Sexual Abuse Accuser: Report

Britain's Prince Andrew asked police in 2011 to dig up personal information about Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused him of sexually abusing

Restaurant Owner Shot For Serving Non-Veg Biryani To Vegetarian Customer

A 47-year-old hotel owner in Ranchi was shot dead after a vegetarian customer was allegedly served non-veg biryani, police said on Sunday.

Women's WC Live: India Lose Grip Over England Despite Deepti's Historic Feat

India Women vs England Women Live Cricket Score: Deepti Sharma dismissed Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones.

Australia Beat India By Seven Wickets

Set a revised target of 131 under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, Australia completed the task in 21.1 overs, with Marsh 46 not out off 5

Former Thai Hostage Among Two Bodies Identified By Israel

Israel identified the remains of two hostages after Hamas handed over their bodies to the Red Cross the night before, as the Palestinian group sa

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy issues BIG statement on Russian President accusing Moscow of no intention to end the war: 'Putin cannot be stopped...'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday reminded the US, Europe, G20 and G7 nations that decisive steps are needed to protect the lives

NYT Mini Crossword October 19: Clues and answers decoded for todays puzzle

The NYT Mini Crossword offers a compact, quicker alternative to the traditional NYT Crossword, designed to be completed in minutes rather than ho

West Bengal native held for murdering wife, burying body in Keralas Kottayam

Police took the accused into custody while he was trying to flee to his home town in Murshidabad

Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha blessed with baby boy

Hyderabad: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and her husband, politician Raghav Chadha, have become parents for the first time. The couple welco

Mathura: Banke Bihari Temple's Treasury Room Opens After 54 Years

The Supreme Court, in its August 2025 order, had constituted a 12-member high-powered interim committee headed by retired Allahabad High Court ju

Zubeen Garg death case: SIT working to hide CM Himanta's relation with accused, alleges Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi

One of the accused, who was the festival organiser, is the younger brother of former DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, who is at present the chief of th

Welcome Criticism on Bengaluru infra, But Some Are Doing it Too Much: Shivakumar

Shivakumar, who is also the Minister-in-Charge for Bengaluru development, said that people have given the Congress government an opportunity, and

Delhi Police Files 400-page charge sheet against man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister

The accused was angry because the Delhi Chief Minister supported the Supreme Court's order directing authorities to relocate stray dogs, say cour

In And Out In 7 Minutes, With Disc Cutters: How Louvre Robbery Was Carried Out

Men wielding disc cutters rode up to the heavily guarded Louvre Museum in Paris on a scooter, stole priceless jewellery and left in seven minutes

Shocking Video Shows Disposable Containers Being Washed On Train For Reuse, Railways Reacts

IRCTC responded to the incident, stating that the vendor had been identified and removed immediately.

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Palakkad rail doctors quick action brings relief to jaw-locked passenger on VivekExpress

After being alerted by TTE, rail ENT surgeon treated Aashid Chandra, who suffered temporomandibular joint dislocation, when the train reached Pal

Ujjain Brothers Buy Decommissioned BSF Plane to Create Luxury Hotel

He further said that the hotel would have a theme, inspired from Operation Sindoor, and would be dedicated to Indian Armed Forces. The brothers a

'Arey bhai, use popcorn mat de': Abhishek Nayar's hilarious response after seeing Rohit Sharma munch during rain delay goes viral

During the rain break in the India vs Australia ODI, Rohit Sharma was spotted eating in the dressing room, prompting a hilarious reaction from Na

Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha welcome baby boy!

Actor Parineeti Chopra (36) and her husband, politician Raghav Chadha (36), have welcomed their first child, a baby boy.

Zuma Abu Dhabi: Where Consistency Meets Craft

Eleven years on, Zuma Abu Dhabi continues to set the bar for modern Japanese dining, blending impeccable consistency with a guest-first philosoph

Forgotten Their Roots: DK Shivakumar On Kiran Majumdar-Shaw's Criticisms

There seems to be no end in sight to the online standoff between Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw over the c