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Kolkata restaurants ride Durga Puja rush, stay open well past midnight

Renowned eateries have already started staying open well past midnight, as the Durga Puja crowd makes a beeline to savour their sought-after dish

SC agrees to list plea that Rahul Gandhi pushed woman journalist in Oct 12 march

Orally mentioning the application before CJI, the senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia said the woman journalist was manhandled in the SC premises

Transgenders Steering Traffic, Breaking Barriers In Hyderabad

Appointed in December 2024, 44 transgender traffic assistants became part of the Hyderabad police commissionerates traffic management system: Rep

ED registers nine auctioned properties in Heera Group Ponzi case

Hyderabad: Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has completed the registration of two more immovable properties in Hyderabad for Rs 88.23 crore in con

ECI orders Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Manipur

Elections to 60 Assembly seats in the conflict-scarred State are due by March 2027

Mohun Bagan Super Giant Triumphs Over Sporting Club Delhi 2-1 in ISL Clash

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a 2-1 victory against Sporting Club Delhi in a thrilling ISL match at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Mohun Bagan Super

India Secures Victory Over Zimbabwe in T20 Opener with Stellar Performances from Debutant and Deepti Sharma

India clinched a thrilling 4-wicket win against Zimbabwe in the T20 series opener, thanks to strong performances from debutant Nikki and Deepti S

Selection Of Licensees For 41 Bars Across Telangana Concludes

Telangana completed the lottery-based selection of licensees for 41 bars, receiving 8,770 applications across the CURE jurisdiction and other mun

Delhi to bar entry of BS-IV and older commercial vehicles from November 1

From November 1, Delhi will restrict entry of commercial goods vehicles with BS-IV or lower emission standards. Exemptions will apply to CNG and

India and Czech Republic Strengthen Defence Manufacturing Cooperation

Against this backdrop, the technology partnership between Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions (VTDS) and DEUS Automation a.s., a sister company of

Delhi to ban BS-IV and older commercial goods vehicles from November 1

Gurugram traffic police have asked transporters and operators to check emission standards and registration details before entering Delhi under th

How to clean tarnished silverware at home using salt, baking soda and aluminium foil to restore its shine without scrubbing

Silverware can become tarnished due to exposure to sulfur compounds present in the air, leading to the formation of silver sulfide. A handy home

Three-Day Training Programme For Southern Zoo Keepers Concludes At Nehru Zoological Park

Zoo curator J. Vasantha distributed participation certificates and thanked the Central Zoo Authority: Reports

QR code fraud: police register case against six toll plaza employees in Kozhikode

According to the police, the employees allegedly targeted vehicles without FASTag and displayed QR codes linked to private accounts to collect to

Haryanas Former CM Blames BJP for Farmers Struggles Amid Procurement Failures

Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda criticizes the BJP government for failing to expedite rice and millet procurement, impacting farmers adversely.

AP Excise Dept Sub-Inspectors Graduate At TPA

AP prohibition and excise sub-inspectors completed training at the Telangana Police Academy, where Mukesh Kumar Meena urged them to uphold profes

BCCI invites applications for Agarkars replacement in the selection panel

Pragyan Ojha, who has the most Test appearances among the remaining members, has been asked to chair the committee in the interim

Telangana BJP demands Congress

Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Friday, October 16, demanded that the Congress clarify its stand on remarks by lawyer Pras

Seethakka Calls On Women To Rise From Dependence To Leadership

Seethakka urged women to pursue leadership and empowerment during Bathukamma celebrations in Mulugu and distributed welfare cheques worth 32.03 l

Jordan Spieths foundation donates $10M: How has it helped 137 community partners?

Jordan Spieth launched his family foundation early in his PGA Tour career, and a decade later it had surpassed $10 million in grants to 137 commu

Fairfax to engage Parekh, Sukthankar to advise it on IDBI Bank acquisition

Following the consummation of the proposedacquisition, the Prem Watsa-founded Fairfax expects that the operations of the new company would contin

Vizag City Showcases Its Seafood Heritage At Star Chef Challenge

Hyderabad-based chefs G. Yadagiri and Chinnam Raju judged the entries on authenticity, taste, presentation, and culinary skills: Reports

Chinas Car Exports Expected to Exceed 10 Million This Year

Chinas car exports are projected to surpass 10 million units this year, driven by a surge in new energy vehicles. Chinas Car Exports Expected to

Karnataka seeks Centres intervention to resume new LPG connections, with 36,000 applications pending

36,000 applications pending in State as of August 2026, says Minister Rizwan Arshad

Telangana EAGLE nabs two with ganja, MDMA in Bachupally

Hyderabad: Two people allegedly engaged in peddling of contraband drugs were apprehended in Bachupally, Telangana Elite Action Group for Drug Law

Iran, Hezbollah trying to disrupt upcoming Israeli elections, Danon warns 'Devastating Consequences'

AISA activists take to streets in Delhi Palika bazar gate number 1, over SIR and CEC resignation

72-Feet Bathukamma at Amberpet Will Set a New Guinness World Record, Announces Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy said the celebrations, organised with the Devasena Devi Foundation and women entrepreneurs, would showcase Telanganas cultural pride

In 2012, Evan LaBelle started 3D printing when he was in high school; today he runs a 12,000-square-foot factory with over 200 3D printers

At just 12 years old, Evan LaBelle discovered his passion for 3D printing, which ultimately led him to establish Autotiv Manufacturing. His compa

Paras Dairy Expands Cheese Portfolio with Launch of Galacia Cream Cheese

Cream cheese is a specialised category where product consistency, manufacturing expertise, cold-chain discipline and application performance are

'AI incident an early warning for cos,' say govt sources

BJP Spokesperson Criticizes Oppositions Regime Change Rhetoric

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi condemns opposition movements, branding them as foreign conspiracies and questioning their public support. BJP

Food safety violations found at sweet units; 7,000 penalty imposed during second day inspections

Watch: Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay inaugurates Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the massive Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore, at an estimated cost exceeding Rs 301 crore

Supreme Court issues notice on plea to transfer Twisha Sharma death case to Delhi

The apex court stays the trial proceedings while noting that the bail applications filed by the husband and the mother-in-law will be decided wit

Conspiracy to destabilise economy: BJP on Tiranga rally

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, October 16, came down heavily on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-organised Tiranga rally,

Nitin Gadkari looks to Japan for roads in India

IDBI Bank Stake Sale: A major reform, but the real test lies ahead

By Shivanand Pandit The Union Cabinets approval of the sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings marks

BRS slams Congress govt for drought-like conditions in Telangana

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday, October 16, hit out at the state government over its handl

Tesla Roadster: Elon Musk unveils first flying car with SpaceX rocket thrusters

Community Durga Puja and politics are interlinked in Kolkata for centuries

After its win in Assembly polls, Bengal BJP leaders take control of Pujas ousting TMC By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Time was when Durga Puja, th

India vs. West Indies T20I series: Chinnaswamy set for decider amid rain threat

International cricket returns to the Garden City after a gap of two years; another high-scoring game on the cards if weather does not play spoils

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

BJP Demands Early Resolution of NHM Employees Demands, Hails Welfare Schemes of NDA for Women

He alleged that while the Centre released its NHM funds on time, the State government was showing negligence and delay in clearing their dues. He

Dhruv Rathee on Neha and Abhijeet detentions : Is Waving the Tricolour a Crime?

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

Gandhis 1939 Letters, Nizam-Era Royal Farmans Digitised and Handed Over to Telangana Archives

Most of the digitised records were in Persian.

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

Old videos falsely shared as current amid CJP protest; police warn against misinformation

Delhi Police are warning individuals to avoid spreading unverified content on social media during ongoing protests. The warning follows the circu

Indias latest FDI trends: Heres what data reveals

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India rose 22 per cent year-on-year to $30.66 billion in the first quarter of FY27, even as equity i

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

Worker Killed, Another Injured in Oxygen Cylinder Blast at Gas Company

According to the police, the cylinder exploded due to high pressure while the workers were refilling it with oxygen gas.

Heavy rainfall in Dindigul and Theni

Fadnavis Slams Bhushan Over Regime Change Remark

Fadnaviss remarks assume political significance amid serious allegations levelled by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP): Reports

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

Raut Offers Conditional Apology To SC

The Rajya Sabha MP said he had been seeking justice for four years over the Shiv Senas party symbol and the anger may have led him to use an inap

15th Century Odia Inscription Found at Simhachalam Temple

Notably, the deitys name appears in the inscription -Sigadrintha, reflecting a regional Odia linguistic form.

CJP, AISA Seek Answers on Whereabouts of Dipke, Neha Bora After Detention

The CJP alleged that its founder Dipke had been taken to an undisclosed location and that it had lost contact with him, while the All India Stude

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

Oberoi Realty profit remains flat at 761 crore, revenue declines 6%

The Mumbai-based developer reported a 6.1 per cent decline in Q2 revenue to Rs 1,670.95 crore, while booking value stood at Rs 9,149.69 crore dur

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

Bharat Rakshaya Mancha Holds Shastra Pujan At Ram Mandir In Bhubaneswar

Youths showcase martial arts and self-defence skills; leaders stress cultural pride

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

Iran: When 'Honor' Becomes a Death Sentence for Women

In the early hours of Monday, October 5, 2026, the life of Maryam Yarmohammadi came to a violent end. The 28-year-old mother of two was attacked

CERT-in incident flags need for AI-enhanced security measures rather than reacting to attacks

At odds with this,Greyhound Research assessed the incidents as the failure ofIndias defences against AI agents at detection

Ganja Cultivation Hidden In Maize Fields Unearthed In Nellore District

Police unearthed ganja cultivation spread across nearly two acres of agricultural land: Reports

'David vs. Goliath': Talaricos Bible-battle cry in Texas Senate race after being mocked by Trump

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

CJP Volunteers Unfurl Tricolour At Charminar In Solidarity With Arrested Members; Slam Abhijeet Dipkes Detention

The volunteers assembled near Charminar as part of the Lehara Dho Tiranga campaign to take photographs with the Tricolour. CJP volunteers said po

Prahaar Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao Shines, but Drama Falls Short

A promising courtroom drama that revisits the horrors of 26/11 but struggles to turn its powerful subject into a consistently engaging cinematic

Indian national charged in US over false citizenship claim to vote in 2024 election; faces up to 10 years in prison

Vijayawada Receives 16 Nominations For Ward Members Posts On First Day

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation received 16 ward member nominations on the first day, with YSR Congress accounting for nine, followed by Telugu

Kochi Mini Cooper Crash: Driver Had Five Times the Legal Alcohol Limit; Speeding at 120 km/h When Three Students Died

Accused's blood alcohol level found to be five times the legal limit: Reports

Why BCCI named two captains for India's New Zealand ODI series

India will have two captains during the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Shubman Gill will lead the team in the first three matches, wh

Warangal People Create Ganga for Gauramma During Dasara

However, several canals and water bodies have run dry amid water scarcity, making the immersion arrangements difficult.

'Jantar Mantar to Jail': CJP protests inspire online video games

From 'Jantar Mantar Chalo', where players can choose between a protester and police personnel to 'Bhaag Neha Bhaag' inspired by AISA president Ne