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While the rest of the country decorates stages for Navratri, Basohli in Kathua performs its 114-year-old Ramlila in an open field under the open sky. Born from a trade link with Amritsar and a donation of 15 silver coins in 1912, the tradition now blends devotion with spectacle, from rain at Sita's birth to Hanuman soaring 150 metres on a wire.

A pregnant woman from Gurez and her baby died in north Kashmir amid allegations of medical negligence and delays in shifting her to District Hospital Bandipora due to snowfall and movement restrictions. Residents staged protests and shut markets in Dawar, prompting the Health Department to initiate an investigation.

NIPER Raebareli and AstraZeneca India have partnered to enhance clinical trial capabilities across 25 emerging research sites in India.

Explore why Millennials and Gen Z professionals in India's booming Tier-2 cities are choosing to rent furniture and appliances with Rentomojo instead of buying.

A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for murdering her husband, Saurabh Rajput, and sealing his dismembered body inside a cement-filled blue drum.

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Sensex falls 376 points to 72,657.91 and Nifty slips to 22,575.85 at 1:19 pm as financial stocks weaken amid higher wholesale inflation, costly crude and continued foreign selling.

The J&K government has suspended Abdul Latief Banday, a teacher in Grade II, following his arrest in connection with the case of a minor tribal girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted and later died following complications during an attempted pregnancy termination.

A proposal to introduce coordinated themes for Friday sermons at mosques and shrines across Jammu and Kashmir has triggered controversy with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq opposing the reported move, alleging interference in religious affairs.

Delhi court on October 14 remanded CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to five days of judicial custody after they allegedly scaled barricades to enter Jantar Mantar. They were protesting alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls and demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

Forward Deployed Engineer job postings in India surged 1,807% year-on-year in June 2026, reflecting a shift driven by AI adoption.

Fraudsters may use malicious links or malware to compromise devices and steal money. People are advised to verify transactions through official banking channels and report cyber fraud by calling 1930 or visiting cybercrime.gov.in.

Apple has launched three new smart home devices: HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K. The products offer a 7-inch smart home display, improved audio, enhanced streaming and hands-free Siri controls, expanding Apple's connected home ecosystem.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said changes to LTCG tax could be considered as Budget preparations begin.

Sensex jumps 1,109 points to 73,033.78 and Nifty gains 1.60% to 22,721.95 as IT stocks rally on corporate earnings optimism, while high crude prices and inflation remain key risks.

NPCI postpones MDR implementation on select UPI merchant transactions until after Diwali, offering festive relief. The revised implementation date will be notified separately.

The development comes amid ongoing protests in the national capital over alleged electoral irregularities and the SIR of electoral rolls. Delhi has witnessed heightened security and political tensions following demonstrations by Opposition groups and the INDIA bloc's march towards the Supreme Court.

Sensex and Nifty opened nearly flat, with IT and realty stocks leading gains of up to 2%. Healthcare and pharmaceutical shares declined amid selling pressure. Market experts expect continued foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) are likely to absorb the outflows amid strong mutual fund inflows.

RJ Mitte, best known as Walter White Jr in Breaking Bad, died at 34 in Texas. In a podcast, recorded seven days earlier, he reflected on the series' legacy.

Four terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, were reportedly killed in a powerful landmine blast near the Line of Control in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.

Alia Bhatt reacted to Katrina Kaif's pictures from a Kay Beauty event in London by dropping fire emojis in the comments. Alia's reaction sparked mixed responses online, with some fans appreciating how the actors have moved on, while others discussed their past relationships and Bollywood's equation

Sudha Yadav has been appointed Governor of Karnataka, Braj Mohan Ram of Odisha, Dhal Singh Bisen of Uttarakhand and Dushyant Gautam of Sikkim. The appointments will take effect from the dates the officials assume charge.

Tukaram Mundhe has denied reports of his transfer, clarifying that he continues as Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner despite being appointed secretary of a committee probing alleged irregularities in Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examinations.

CBDT revises Form 161 for penalty waiver, requiring detailed tax disclosures, payment proof and additional tax of 100 percent or 120 percent, depending on the nature of income misreporting cases.

E-commerce companies in India sold about Rs 24,000 crore in the first two days of festive sales. Mobile phones accounted for the largest share of sales, representing nearly 40 per cent of total revenue. Fashion and electronics also saw significant growth.

The petition lists 10 demands, including an independent audit of voter deletions, disclosure of Election Commission records, publication of booth-wise lists of deleted voters and safeguards against removing eligible voters without notice or a hearing

Trump claimed both sides supported his proposed energy ceasefire initiative but acknowledged uncertainty over reported violations by Russia and Ukraine. He said he would examine the allegations and stressed the urgent need for negotiations, citing heavy casualties in the ongoing war

Police also detained CJP spokespersons Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das at Jantar Mantar after they allegedly climbed over its locked gates. Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc leaders, civil society members and student organisations for a high tea at his residence.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said Jammu and Kashmir aims to become the first Himalayan territory to adopt a Mountain Development Policy, emphasising the need to balance environmental protection, economic growth and livelihoods. He called for practical recommendations to address climate change, glacier retreat, water scarcity, landslides and the environmental impact of tourism, while promoting sustainable infrastructure, agriculture and horticulture.

India's mutual fund equity inflow surged 30.61% to Rs 38,306.55 crore in September, with industry AUM reaching Rs 82.64 lakh crore.

The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested Senior Assistant Irshad Ahmad Peer, posted at the Sub-Division Agriculture Office in Handwara, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 to release a pending subsidy bill under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).

The Kerala Congress unit deleted a post demanding CJI Surya Kant's resignation over his 'law and order' remark on anti-CEC protests. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the party, accusing it of targeting the judiciary and seeking to undermine India's constitutional and democratic institutions.

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel in Economics for building models that aid economic policy decisions during booms and recessions.

Another female employee of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has been arrested after heroin, locally known as chitta, was allegedly recovered from her possession in the Miran Sahib area on the outskirts of Jammu city.

Leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sanjay Singh and Tejashwi Yadav joined the campaign, alleging that democratic rights and electoral transparency were under threat.

The Sensex declined 547.65 points, or 0.76 per cent, to settle at 71,924.68. The Nifty fell 157.10 points, or 0.70 per cent, to close at 22,363.35.

Saif Ali Khan has made his Instagram debut as Saif Ali Khan Pataudi; his first post features pictures from his Library. The actor is following only his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan and fans can't stop gushing over Saif's gesture, calling it perfect marriage goals

According to a standing order issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, had constituted a committee to examine alternative proper venues for citizens' right to organise protests/demonstrations in place of the existing designated site.

Kerala Assembly calls for restoring voting rights to eligible citizens and reforming the selection panel for Election Commissioners to include the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India.

Nana Patekar's postmortem report revealed that he died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot in the left main coronary artery. He was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje village, Maharashtra, with several prominent personalities attending his funeral.

Amitabh Bachchan was trolled on social media after a viral video showed him ignoring young fans who tried to breach security to shake hands with him during his 84th birthday celebrations. While some users criticised the actor for not acknowledging the female fan's request, others defended him.

Brent crude is projected to reach $90 a barrel in December 2026 due to supply concerns from the West Asia conflict.

The CJI reportedly said the Supreme Court's doors are open to everyone but advised the leaders to approach the court through the established judicial process, as related matters are already pending. Meanwhile, the Opposition planned a march towards the Supreme Court to press its demands.

24-carat gold was priced at Rs 1,51,720 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold stood at Rs 1,39,077. Silver was quoted at Rs 2,26,140 per kg. International gold prices edged higher amid a weaker US dollar and easing crude oil prices, while investors awaited key US inflation data for further cues on interest rates.

As of Monday, October 12, 2026, the Indian rupee opened at 95.76 against US $1, strengthening by nearly 1% after the RBI announced measures to support the currency. The latest reported trading levels were around 95.85 per dollar. Rates fluctuate throughout the day

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Sensex opened 299 points higher and Nifty reached 22,593 as oil eased supported sentiment. Analysts noted foreign selling and bond yields, with 22,575 a key closing level to watch.

The police initiated preventive action against the leaders under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), relating to security for keeping the peace and preventing the commission of cognisable offences.

Sharadiya Navratri began with religious fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with large numbers of devotees visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra. Elaborate security arrangements and improved facilities have been put in place to ensure a smooth pilgrimage during the nine-day festival.

Navratri is a time for devotion to Goddess Durga, prayer, self-discipline and reflection. While avoiding non-vegetarian food, onion and garlic, and certain other activities is customary for many devotees, the specific rules differ across communities and households.