Opposition slams Modi gov over new EPFO rules; Ministry says claims misleading

Revised rules extend waiting period to withdraw the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) balance after unemployment from two months to 12 months

India sets up National Task Force on brain health, says WHO; Karnatakas KaBHI cited as model initiative

NEW DELHI: India has established a National Task Force on brain health with the aim of improving the accessibility and quality of brain healthcar

Rajnath Singh approves 100% hike in financial assistance for ex-servicemen

The revised rates, aimed at enhancing the social security net for veterans and their familiesespecially non-pensionerswill come into effect for a

Students Slam Delays in UK Visa Processing Despite Paying Heavily for Agency Support

Frustration mounts as UK student visa applicants face long delays, poor communication, and risk losing university seats despite costly priority s

J&K | Teenager Duo Drown In Chiralla Nallah

Doda, Oct 15: Two teenage boys lost their lives after drowning in Chiralla Nallah near Tehsil Bhella area of Doda district on Wednesday, official

SCR records Rs 1.08 crore revenue from ticket checking in one day

Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) on Monday, October 13, recorded Rs 1.08 revenue from ticket checking on a single day. The special drive wa

Adilabad SP Joins Dandari festival, Urges Adivasis to Blend Tradition With Progress

Mahajan joined the villagers for a community meal and assured that the district police would continue supporting Adivasi communities in times of

Telangana DCA directs pharma companies to test oral syrups for deadly solvents

Hyderabad: All pharma companies will henceforth conduct mandatory tests for the deadly industrial solvents Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene G

CBI Arrests NHIDCL Official in Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Case

Executive Director of NHIDCL Guwahati caught taking bribe for highway project favour; searches reveal massive assets across India

P G Wodehouse remains the superstar of comic literature

P. G. Wodehouse, who was born on October 15, 1881, became one of the most successful humour writers of the 20th century. His enduring popularity

Apple prices rebound ahead of Diwali after months-long slump in Kashmir

The prices of popular varieties, including Delicious and Kullu Delicious, have climbed sharply as festival-season demand strengthened across nort

Family budget survey to mitigate the impact of inflation on working-class households

The survey will provide a database for revising the States consumer price index based on the year-on-year inflation rate, says V. Sivankutty.

Golf | Excited to play at a new venue, the DGC course lives up to its reputation: McIlroy

'Daily 5 km running and healthy habits didnt stop my heart block': Man reveals lessons that saved his life

A communications professional's unexpected heart block, despite a healthy lifestyle, led to angioplasty. His journey highlights the importance of

Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar cremated in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: The mortal remains of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar were cremated here on Wednesday, nine days post his death by suicide. A post-m

Lathi-charge as protesters attack vehicles in Zubeen death case

As police vehicles carrying the accused reached the jail premises, a large crowd demanding justice for Zubeen Garg gathered and began pelting sto

Bihar polls: BJP releases second list of 12 candidates, fields singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday released its second list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, fielding singer Maithili Thakur

Gujarats new skylines, same old bias: Women workers shut out by construction tech

AHMEDABAD: A new study has revealed how Gujarats construction boompowered by advanced systems like precast technology, RMC plants, and steel-alum

Did Owaisi Refuse To Accept I Love Muhammad Photo Frame? A Fact-Check

Owaisi had objected after he noticed his picture next to Gumbad-e-Khizra.

Foreign Student Robbed By 3 Men in Bengaluru Arrested By Police

3 Men who chased the foreign student caught up with him and took him aside and snatched his two-wheeler key mobile phone and later they asked him

CPM seeks judicial enquiry into suicide of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar

NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPM] has sought a judicial enquiry into the suicide of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar , who

Sridhar Babu Invited as Keynote Speaker at AusBiotech 2025 in Australia

The invitation recognizes the remarkable transformation of Telanganas life sciences sector under the leadership of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy

PM Modi interacts with BJP Karyakartas across India, motivates party cadre ahead of elections via NaMo App

Carbon Dioxide In Atmosphere Up By Record Amount In 2024

The increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere last year was the highest ever recorded, the United Nations said, calling for urge

PM Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh on Oct 16

He willlay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple projects worth Rs 13,430 crore investments in Kurnool

Unox India Launches First CSR Initiative with Learn for Life

Baking a Better Tomorrow workshop empowers underprivileged youth with professional baking skills ahead of World Food Day

Palaniswami blames State government for security lapses leading to Karur stampede

Dolby Atmos Music: Powering the Future of Music & In-Car Entertainment

With the 3XO RevX A, Mahindra has extended Dolby Atmos playback even to non-branded audio systems proving that true innovation lies in deliverin

Theres so much division in music, like the world outside, says guitar Prasanna

The multi-genre exponent during his One Man, One Guitar, Many Worlds tour stop in Kochi spoke about how music defines him.

Apples iPhone Fold revealed? Rumors, specs, and wild design leaks you need to see

Following decades of speculation, Apples long-awaited iPhone Fold may finally be revealed in 2026 along with the iPhone 18 lineup. Early leaks in

Policy space exists for further rate cut: RBI Guv

MUMBAI, Oct 15: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra opined that there is room for a further rate cut and indicated it would be done at an oppor

BCCI's cash cow IPL suffers consecutive valuation declines despite record broadcast deal; WPL not far behind

The tournament's valuation has dropped for the second year in a row, indicating that the powerhouse may have encountered a significant obstacle.

Volleyball Emerges as Global Favorite After Football: Kolkata Thunderbolts Owner

This Prime Volleyball League slowly is gaining momentum in viewership and supporters, and the terrific win of Kolkata Thunderbolts over Kochi Ski

Alwar Police ASI and Middleman Arrested Taking 1.3 Lakh Bribe

Jaipur, October 15 (Daily Kiran): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Kanhaiyalal of Kotwali Pol

Hyderabad Bets Big on Entrepreneurship Summit-2025

Over 1,500 attendees, 100 speakers, and 25 keynote and panel leaders will participate in the summit

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ASI and Middleman Caught Taking 1.3 Lakh Bribe in Alwar

Jaipur, October 15 (Udaipur Kiran): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Alwar First Unit, has arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Kanhaialal, po

South Korea bans travel to Cambodia after student torture death and scam crisis

Seoul has said 1,000 South Koreans are working at online scam compounds that target victims globally. Some 200,000 forced laborers are thought to

Karur stampede | TVK rally poorly organised, party ignored warnings: CM Stalin tells Assembly

The organisers had estimated a crowd of around 10,000 people, but anticipating a larger turnout, additional security arrangements were made, Mr.

Bihar polls: Jan Suraaj names Chanchal Singh as its candidate from Raghopur

Jan Suraaj has announced Chanchal Singh as its candidate for the Raghopur seat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. This decision comes amid

Water level in Mettur dam stands at 117.76 feet

TCC Concept to acquire Pepperfry in share swap deal, eyes expansion in home goods

The acquisition will allow TCC Concept to strengthen its presence in the ecommerce and digital marketplace space, expand Pepperfrys product assor

Pakistan authorities demolish Afghan refugee camp outside Karachi, causing clashes

Protestors clashed with police during a demolition and clean-up operation in Karachi's Afghan Basti, resulting in minor injuries. Authorities are

Who really sets golds price? Inside the secret world that decides what your gold is worth

Gold price forecast 2026: Gold's value is shaped by global forces. Spot prices reflect current worth, while futures bet on future values. Geopoli

Mr Tea owner issued banishment notice by Rachakonda police

Hyderabad: Kodudula Naveen Reddy, owner of Mr Tea and Mister Irani tea franchise chains, has been served a six-month banishment notice by the Rac

Politico bombshell: Full list of young Republican leaders caught sharing vile text messages on rape, slavery and Hitler

Leaked text messages from Young Republican leaders reveal a disturbing pattern of racism, antisemitism, misogyny, and violent rhetoric. Hundreds

Zubeen Garg death case: Lathi-charge outside Assams Baksa jail as protesters hurl stones at vehicles carrying five accused

Senior police officers camped in the area and security has been heightened in and around the jail premises

European Commission fines Gucci, Chlo and Loewe $183 million for price interference

The Commission said the companies' fixing of resale prices breached the bloc's competition rules and harmed consumers

Ink thrown on PM Modis photo ahead of Gujarat BJP chief Jagdish Vishwakarmas Rajkot visit

AHMEDABAD: Tension flared in Gujarats Rajkot city on Wednesday during the visit of Gujarat BJPs newly appointed state president, Jagdish Vishwaka

What may happen if Tata Group goes public? How may Rs 20,00,000,00,00,000 IPO impact stock market?

Tata Sons opposes going public as SP Group demands a Rs 20 lakh crore IPO. Analysts say a Tata Group listing could be India's biggest ever.

Several states, entities have encroached upon defence lands; efforts on to evict them: Centre to SC

The Supreme Court has received an important communication from the Centre about illegal encroachments on military lands by state authorities and

Number of Left Wing Extremism districts reducedto three from six: Home Ministry

Only Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh are the most affected districts by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), the Home Ministry said in a stat

Government shutdown putting renewed spotlight on cracks in US aviation system

WASHINGTON, Oct 15: A startling message came over the radio from an air traffic control tower near Los Angeles less than a week into the federal

30-year fixed mortgage set to fall sharply as Fed rate-cut hopes rise turning point for homeowners to refinance and save big?

Mortgage rates are falling. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is near 6.3%. This is a significant drop from over 7% earlier this year. Experts pred

Naxalism Confined to 3 Districts Only: MHA

Naxals had planned a Red Corridor - stretching from Pashupati in Nepal to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh: MHA

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency amid widespread ICE raids | US Immigration Crackdown

Indonesia finds traces of radioactive element at clove farm

JAKARTA, Oct 15: Indonesia detected traces of radioactive cesium 137 at a clove plantation as it searches for the source of radioactive contamina

In Focus Podcast | Decoding the paracetamol-autismcontroversy

Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy tells us if theres a link between autism and paracetamol, and the genetic and environmental factors that contribu

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Pakistan alleges India trying to mould history by inventing outlandish, Bollywood-style scripts

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15: The Pakistan Army on Wednesday alleged that India is trying to mould history by inventing outlandish, Bollywood-style scripts.

Bengaluru Surgeon Accused Of Killing Wife, Arrested 6 Months Later

Six months after the death of his doctor wife, a husband and fellow doctor has been arrested for her alleged murder in Bengaluru.

Swedish pop artiste, dancer and influencer, Meira Omar, on her recent hit Hush Hush, featured in Melodifestivalen 2025

Swedish pop artiste, dancer and influencer, Meira Omar, opens up on the avenues of entertainment she has experimented with and how singing came t

Over 80K motorists booked for using mobile while driving in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a special enforcement drive launched by the Hyderabad traffic police across the city to curb the use of mobile phones while driving

LILPEPE Crypto Price Prediction: $1000 Could Make You the Next Millionaire in Town if Little Pepe Matches Shiba Inu's 2021 Gains

Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) is aiming to match Shiba Inu's 2021 gains, with a successful presale, CertiK audit, and strong community hype.

India's first DNA elephant census finds 25% drop in population, warns of rising habitat loss

India's first DNA-based elephant census reveals a nearly 25% population drop over eight years, estimating 22,446 elephants. The new scientific me

Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on

As the government shutdown drags on, federal employees find themselves in a tightening vise of financial strain. Many are either working without

NYT Strands Hints October 15: Answers, Spangram and theme revealed for todays puzzle

NYT Strands is a word game in The New York Times expanding Games collection. Players face a six-by-eight grid and must link letters to create mul

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (October 15, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here is the roundup for Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Voter Slips, Ballot Papers In Braille For Visually-Impaired Voters In Bihar

Visually-impaired voters in Bihar will be provided dummy ballot papers and voter slips in Braille, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.

New rule for immigrants, UK govt to roll out strict norms for skilled workers; check requirements

The United Kingdom has set some strict new rules for migrants, making it mandatory for them to speak English to an A-level standard. The tougher

Explained: Why Sri Lanka Tweaked Its Visa Process Involving an Indian Company

New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake restores e-visa system from private hands, citing public outrage and legal challenges over Indian-linked V

Nikitin Dheer's cryptic post shared few hours before his father Pankaj Dheer's death goes viral: 'Whatever goes...'

Apart from portraying Karna in Mahabharat, Pankaj Dheer was also seen in famous Bollywood films. These included Shah Rukh Khan's Baadshah, Bobby

Hyderabad GPO Launches 247 Speed Post Booking with Night Shift Operations

Facility allows customers to book and dispatch Speed Post letters round the clock for uninterrupted postal services

Ensure real-time emission monitoring, cameras in all polluting industries in NCR: CPCB to states

To tackle the growing concerns of air quality, pollution control officials are introducing a new mandate for industries in Delhi, Haryana, Rajast

Fire and explosion on oil tanker at Indonesian shipyard kills 10, injures 21

BATAM(Indonesia), Oct 15: A fire and explosion on a crude palm oil tanker at a shipyard on Indonesias Batam Island on Wednesday killed at least 1

OpenAI has 5 years to pull off the impossible turn $13 billion into $1 trillion, can Sam Altman do it?

OpenAI is earning big money from ChatGPT but has even bigger plans ahead. The company aims to turn billions into trillions through new ideas and

Syrian President To Ask Russia To Hand Over Assad During Visit: Report

Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will ask Russia to hand over former ruler Bashar al-Assad during his first visit to Moscow.

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Mumbai Man Charged In US For Sexually Abusing Woman On Marriage Promise

Police have registered a case against a Mumbai-based man doing PhD in the US for allegedly sexually abusing, threatening and causing physical har

J&K High Court Orders Promotion Of Ten Civil Judges On Adhoc Basis

Jammu, Oct 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has promoted ten Civil Judges (Junior Division) to the rank of Civil Judges (Senior D

Auto industry expects to end FY26 with positive growth despite geopolitical concerns: SIAM

Total PV sales in September grew 4.4 per cent y-o-y to 3,72,458 units and by 1.5 per cen y-o-y to 10,39,200 in Q2

Dearest Bhaiya: Mandhira Kapur Smith's Birthday Tribute For Sunjay Kapur

Mandhira Smith, one of Sunjay Kapur's two sisters alongside Superna Motwane, is a second-generation award-winning entrepreneur.

Zubeen death case: Lathi-charge outside jail as protesters hurl stones at vehicles carrying accused

Assam Police used batons to disperse an agitated crowd outside Baksa Central Jail. The mob hurled stones at vehicles carrying five individuals ar

Video: Maharashtra Minister's Convoy Drives On Wrong Side Amid Jam, Commuters Fume

A video of Maharashtra Forest Minister and Palghar Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik's convoy travelling on the wrong side of the road to avoid a mas

Indian Passport Slips In Global Passport Rankings To 85th Place In Henley Passport Index

NEW DELHI, Oct 15: The Indian passport has slipped several spots in the latest Henley Passport Index, landing at 85th place. India now shares its

'If you try to disrupt joy & enthusiasm': CM Yogi Adityanath's big 'jail warning' ahead of Diwali

For deepavali, choose from ice cream with kaju katli, pull-apart cookies and more

From chocolate ice cream studded with kaju katlis, crunchy cornflake cookies, caramel toffee in nostalgic flavours and a pull-apart cookie, Chenn

Crewed Moon mission by 2040; maiden human spaceflight to launch in 2027: ISRO chief Narayanan

RANCHI: ISRO chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday said the space agency has set a target of landing Indians on the Moon by 2040, while its maiden hu

Alliance Franaise of Madras hosts a night of music, dance, and theatre

Thousands throng Alliance Franaise of Madras all-nighter, begging the question Does Chennai need more cool events?

China's expanding nuclear arsenal raises fears of 'Nuclear Blackmail' over Taiwan conflict

Concerns are mounting over China's expanding nuclear weapons stockpile, with analysts indicating that Beijing may resort to nuclear posturing to