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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday underlined how the drug menace could potentially ruin India's growth and create a burden on India's economy, but vowed that the Centre would make the country 'drug free'...

A school holiday has been declared for schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts on Wednesday in view of the heavy rain. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. The development comes as heavy rains lashed several parts of Chennai and adjoining districts since last night with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry until October 26.

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session in green amid optimism around a potential India-US trade deal. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 25.47 points, or 0.03 per cent, to start at 74,341.08, while the Nifty added 127.05 points to open at 23,016. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 73,852.90 and the Nifty 50 at 22,888.95. Similarly, the broader indices traded in green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index added 56.41 points, the B

The initial public offering (IPO) of Jio Platforms Ltd, a digital technology and connectivity conglomerate, opens for subscription today, i.e., Wednesday, October 21. The three-day subscription window will end on October 23. Valued at up to Rs 30,213 crore, the massive public offering is structured entirely as a fresh issue of up to 27 crore shares, meaning all proceeds will go directly to fuel the companys business growth rather than provide an exit for existing stakeholders. Meanwhile, Jio Pla

As the investigation continues into the death of a Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma, who allegedly fell from the balcony of an apartment earlier this month, the investigators have found viral audio clips in which model Shraddha Dubey could be heard threatening the cafe owner, said officials on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US and India are pretty close to making a trade deal, which will be much different than the earlier pacts. While speaking to reporters at the Oval...

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe into the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab's Mansa district and registered a first information (FIR), said officials on Wednesday. A...

A cake celebrating the courage of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who fought back after being attacked inside a cockpit during a flight, was among the highlights of the Mysuru Dasara festival celebrations in...

As Punjab heads to poll early next year, the politics surrounding the state's politics has intensified after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claimed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was detained at the Indira Gandhi International...

In a major development, the Delhi Police on Tuesday transferred another case registered against Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to the Crime Branch. The Crime Branch will now investigate two cases...

Even as US President Donald Trump continues to stress that he would never allow Iran to go nuclear, Tehran has reportedly refused to surrender the stockpile of its enriched uranium under a potential agreement. Further, the Islamic Republic has reiterated that no talks would be held with the United States until the demands raised by it are fulfilled.

In a shocking development, a drone strike on a market in Abyei, a border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan, hit a nearby fuel depot, killing at least 153 people and igniting a fire that was still burning on Tuesday, a local official said.

While SpaceX founder Elon Musk pushes to bring the Starlink services to India, his company has come under scanner over a report that he had ordered restrictions on Starshield, a low-Earth-orbit and military-grade satellite communication...

At least four people went missing after a boat carrying seven individuals capsized in Rajanathans Kota during Durga idol immersion, police said on Wednesday. Three occupants who knew how to swim managed to get out, while four others remain missing. Soon after receiving information, emergency response teams, including professional divers, have been deployed to scour the waterway.

The differences between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy have clearly began to emerge, with the former once again issuing to warning to the latter on Tuesday (local time) and underlining that it is time for him to make a deal with the Russians and bring an end to the conflict that began in February 2022.

Four people, including two women, have been arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell in connection with the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area. A female juvenile has also been apprehended...

Delhi is preparing to tighten pollution-control measures ahead of the winter season, with restrictions on older vehicles, fuel sales and construction activity set to take effect under its winter action plan asChief Minister Rekha Gupta shared details of the measures on Tuesday. The plan includes a ban on vehicles from outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards, a requirement for a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) to buy fuel, and curbs on construction and demolition

The makers of Ramayana have released the film's second song,Ravana Tandav,adding to the anticipation around Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming mythological epic. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the film is among...

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the Opposition, including his party, is committed to bringing about a egime change and ushering in acche din (good days) by dislodging the BJP-led government at the Centre.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have shared a wholesomefamily photofeaturing their second daughter, Devi, giving fans a glimpse of the little one. The photographshows the family in coordinated ethnic outfits in shades of ivory, peach and gold. While the pictures offer a special family moment, Deepika's outfit has also caught attention for its price tag.

Political tensions have intensified over the opposition's remarks on a possible egime change in India, with Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut now weighing in on the debate. Raut questioned the country's current government and...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described India as a efining superpower, emphasising its ability to process heavy crude oil as Washington explores ways to expand Venezuelan oil production. Rubio said the US delegation...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday (October 20) appointed new national office-bearers for its youth wing, the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), naming seven leaders as national vice-presidents and three as national general secretaries....

Tiger Shroff's team has issued an official statement warning against the circulation of fake news, AI-generated videos and fabricated stories falsely attributed to the actor following the recent firing incident. The team clarified that Tiger has not made any statements, released any videos or authorised any communication regarding the incident or related developments.

Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is set to increase its daily flight movements from 108 to 134 under the upcoming winter schedule. The airport will also resume direct flights to Bangkok from November 17,...

Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Bipasha Basu have something in common when it comes to their daughters' names. Deepika revealed the name of her second daughter with Ranveer Singh as Devi Padukone Singh on October 20. Bipasha's only daughter, whom she shares with actor Karan Singh Grover, is also named Devi Basu Singh Grover.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending Dussehra celebrations at Utsav Ground in IP Extension, East Delhi, on Tuesday, October 20. Organised by the Shri Ramlila Committee Indraprastha, the event marks the festival traditionally associated with...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Mumbai, focusing on energy security and defence cooperation as both sides reiterated their commitment to strengthening the India-US...

Actor Divya Vinekar, who appeared alongside Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt in the Netflix film Darlings, has reportedly passed away. Her friend and colleague, RJ Rohini Ramnathan, confirmed the news in an emotional Instagram post on Tuesday, October 20. She described Vinekars death as sudden and unexpected and requested privacy for the family during this difficult time.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over the growing drug menace, accusing it of failing to fulfil its promise to eradicate the trade within three months of coming to power. He vowed to eliminate the drug trade in the state by December 31, 2029.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka approached the Delhi High Court challenging their judicial custody, with their counsel seeking an urgent hearing in the matter. The development comes a day after a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) extended the custody of both activists until October 21. Their legal team is now seeking the High Court's intervention against the custody order.

India added more medals at the Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Tuesday, with Pranav Soorma and Ram Ratan Singh securing the top two positions in the mens discus throw F51/F52/F53 event. Soorma won gold with an Asian-record effort of 11.66 metres, while Ram Ratan claimed silver after throwing 10.35 metres.

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed the name of their younger daughter, Devi Padukone Singh, sharing a heartwarming family picture on social media. The announcement offers fans a glimpse into the couple's family life, with their elder daughter, Dua, also seen sharing an affectionate moment with her baby sister.

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc became the first left-arm bowler to take 450 wickets in Test cricket. He recorded the feat on the third day of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha by dismissing...

Daler Mehndi has been in the news following a stage show in Uttarakhand. During the performance, Narendra Nagar MLA Subodh Uniyal reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the singers performance, walked onto the stage and reprimanded him. He also accused the singer of being under the influence of alcohol.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (October 20) said the situation in West Asia remained a matter of deep concern and reiterated India's support for initiatives aimed at promoting peace through dialogue and diplomacy. Jaishankar...

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh brought his Indian Air Force flying journey full circle on Tuesday, completing his final sortie in uniform aboard the HJT-16 Kiran Mk-1 trainer aircraft that marked the beginning of his career as a pilot. The 55-minute flight was made especially memorable by the presence of Wing Commander VS Kochar (Retd), the instructor who first taught Singh to fly. The two took to the skies together in Kiran aircraft U 707, turning the Chief of the Air Staff's final sortie into a de

A major political development has emerged from Chandauli district in Uttar Pradesh, where dozens of office-bearers and workers of Om Prakash Rajbhar's Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) have announced their resignation ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.The resignations follow growing discontent among party workers, who have accused Rajbhar of moving away from the party's founding principles and ignoring those who have worked to strengthen the organisation for years. Deepak Rajbhar, the par

Shraddha Dubey, an accused in the Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma death case, has been arrested in Nagpur in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Lucknow police. The story is being...

The initial public offering (IPO) of Paras Healthcare Ltd will open for subscription tomorrow, and the three-day subscription window will close on October 23. Ahead of its Rs 1,450-crore public issue, the company, which operates hospitals under the Paras Health brand, has garnered Rs 652.5 crore from anchor investors. The company attracted participation from domestic and global anchor investors.

The National Capital Region (NCR) continues to strengthen its position as a key residential real estate market, driven by growing interest in luxury housing, rising property values and improving buyer sentiment ahead of the festive season. With Gurugram emerging as the countrys leading market for luxury housing launches by value and demand seeing a seasonal uptick across major cities, developers are introducing special festive offers to help homebuyers turn their homeownership aspirations into r

Congress has allegedly drawn up a list of Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats it wants to contest in the upcoming elections, with party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra personally monitoring the exercise. As Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) explore an alliance, the crucial question is whether the two parties can agree on seat-sharing. With both parties keen to join hands, negotiations could prove challenging. Congress is preparing to stake its claim on a substantial number of seats, while S

Advance booking for Ramayana: Part 1, starring Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, has faced a delay across much of India amid a reported dispute between distributors and cinema exhibitors over revenue sharing. Bookings were scheduled to open on October 20, coinciding with Dussehra, but only a limited number of cinemas had begun selling tickets by Tuesday morning.

A crore of rupees sounds like a comfortable retirement fund. And it certainly is a good amount to have. But experts are of the view that if someone is retiring at 60 and this money has to take care of your expenses until you're 85 or 90, the calculation becomes a little more complicated.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Tuesday, October 20, for a three-day visit to India, with trade, energy security, defence and strategic cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions. The visit comes as New Delhi and Washington work towards finalising a bilateral trade agreement amid continuing differences over tariffs and India's purchases of Russian crude oil.

The upcoming film Udta Teer, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, has become a talking point even before its release. The film has been denied permission for public screening in Nepal, raising questions about its release in the country. It is scheduled to hit Indian theatres on October 23.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday took a strong stance against terrorism at the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting and said terrorism remains one of the gravest threats to peace and development. He...

A three-layer security arrangement is being put in place at Utsav Ground in IP Extension, east Delhi, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit on Tuesday evening for the Dussehra celebrations and Ravan Dahan....

Housing and retail show two sides of change in NCR. Homebuyers are looking more closely at a project's location, while malls must give consumers reasons to spend time there. CREDAI's ANAROCK Research & Advisory report brings these findings together. Indian real estate was estimated at USD 600 billion in 2025, up from USD 120 billion in 2017. The value of real estate under construction has risen from USD 94 billion in 2009 to USD 503 billion in 2025.

India opener Shafali Verma has received an official reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its Code of Conduct during the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur. The 22-year-old has also been handed one demerit point after admitting the offence, marking her first disciplinary breach in the past 24 months.