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Khawaja Asif Flags Bureaucratic Exodus In Pak Amid Army Chief Asim Munir's Growing Influence

Does it rise above all doubt and suspicion, or are they merely in transit? Asif asked, as he questioned whether such bureaucrats viewed Pakistan as a mere temporary stop before settling abroad.

21 Oct 2026 1:23 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Why The Saudi-Pak-Turkey Defence Pact May Actually Be An 'Intel' Network

Rather than a NATO-like construct, the Mecca pact may evolve to become something like the West's Five Eyes alliance.

21 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Bismillah, C'est Les Tenebres: What Slogan Dominating France Protests Means

Students in France have been agitating against overcrowded classrooms, teacher absences, long school days, and crumbling facilities.

21 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Katie Zacharia Reveals Her Biggest Lessons From 5-Day White House Press Secretary Stint

Katie Zacharia lasted five days as the White House press secretary, the shortest-serving member of both Donald Trump administrations.

21 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
Australia Lawmaker Loses Both Legs After Targeted Attack

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines's husband Phil said that surgeons had been forced to remove both her legs.

21 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Curfews, Bans, Security Deployment: France Braces For More Protests

Paris also banned public gatherings on the Champs Elysees, near major public buildings, and near train stations.

21 Oct 2026 12:29 pm
French Fighter Jet Crashes During Training, 1 Killed

The plane went down at 2100 GMT Tuesday near its air base on the outskirts of Nancy, and a search was underway for the second member of the crew.

21 Oct 2026 11:46 am
'US' Pakistan Ties Will Never Come At India's Expense': Marco Rubio Assures Delhi

Rubio said Donald Trump's comparison with the Nixon-Kissinger era in the 1970s was not fair, as the global order has changed since then.

21 Oct 2026 11:40 am
I Lost My World: Indian-Origin Man On Daughter Killed By Wife In New York

Fabiana Cabello's father, Kuldeep Singh, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses.

21 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Video Claims To Show Luxury Goods Looted In France Riots Being Sold Cheaply On Streets

The suspected looting has also extended to online resale platforms, with listings believed to contain stolen luxury goods reportedly appearing on Vinted, a popular second-hand marketplace.

21 Oct 2026 11:08 am
'Woke Up With Strangling Signs': Student Alleges Rape At Arizona Frat House

The sorority member told police that she remembered consuming tequila, including sharing a cup of the beverage with friends, witnessing two men sexually assault her, and even feeling one man's breath on her face.

21 Oct 2026 10:56 am
'Focus On Skills, Not Looks': Trump's 1st Press Chief On Katie Zacharia Row

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was fired after less than a week in the high-profile job.

21 Oct 2026 10:45 am
Team Trump's Tariffs, Visa Curbs Not Targeted At India: Marco Rubio

Rubio is on an official visit to India from October 20 to 21 at the invitation of Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, marking his second visit to the country following an earlier trip to New Delhi in May.

21 Oct 2026 10:35 am
105 US Lawmakers Urge FBI Hate Crime Probe Into US Temple Mass Shooting Plot

Led by Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, the lawmakers sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel seeking details of the investigation into the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois.

21 Oct 2026 10:33 am
Who Is Vikram Rai, CEO, South Asia GE Aerospace, Set To Attend The NDTV World Summit 2026

Vikram Rai is a veteran in the aerospace sector who joined GE Aerospace in 2012. He has held several important positions within the company over the years, including leading the commercial engines business for South Asia since 2017.

21 Oct 2026 10:03 am
Ranbir Kapoor And Yashs Ramayana To Be Tax-Free In West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana will be tax-free in the state.

21 Oct 2026 9:27 am
L&T Technology Services Shares Jump 10% After Q2 Results

The stock gains more than 10% after the engineering services company beats revenue and margin estimates for a second consecutive quarter, prompting JPMorgan and Nomura to raise their price targets.

21 Oct 2026 9:26 am
'Was It Necessary To Humiliate Him?': Anupam Kher Backs Daler Mehndi, Questions Minister's Conduct On Stage

Actor Anupam Kher defends singer Daler Mehndi after his on-stage clash with Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal, questioning the public humiliation and urging industry support.

21 Oct 2026 9:24 am
OpenAI Says Its Agents Weakened System That Flags AI Misbehavior

Concerns about AI misalignment, have mounted in recent months as OpenAI and rival companies like Anthropic have disclosed several cases of their most-advanced AI models displaying this behavior.

21 Oct 2026 9:19 am
Was Salman Khan The Shooters' Original Target And Not Tiger Shroff? What We Know

The accused told interrogators they could not get close to their first choice.

21 Oct 2026 9:15 am
Hindustan Zinc Q2 Results Review: Systematix Stays Bullish After Strong Numbers; Check Revised Target Price

The brokerage remains constructive on Hindustan Zinc's underlying commodity backdrop, with both zinc and silver expected to remain in supply deficit, although near-term prices could remain volatile amid geopolitical developments, energy costs, and currency movements.

21 Oct 2026 9:12 am
Asian Para Games: Sachin Khilari Leads 1-2-3 Finish For India In Men's Shot Put F46 Event

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won a gold with a Games record as Indians swept all three medals in the men's shot put F46 event at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday.

21 Oct 2026 9:10 am
Temba Bavuma's Big Sachin Tendulkar Remark After Match-Defining 179 Against Australia

Temba Bavuma admitted that he models his batting technique on Sachin Tendulkar, after scoring potentially match-defining 179 against Australia in the second Test.

21 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Green, Asian Shares Trade Higher

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Oil prices rise to $109.64 on Red Sea shipping risks, threats to Saudi oil sites

21 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Deion Sanders Fears Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Diagnosis Could End His Career As He Recalls His Own Health Battle

Deion Sanders says he is praying for Jalen Hurts after the Eagles QBs blood clot diagnosis. Drawing on his own surgeries and cancer fight, the Colorado coach fears the setback could threaten Hurts career beyond 2026.

21 Oct 2026 9:00 am
NDTV World Summit 2026: Narendra Modi, Shashi Tharoor, S Jaishankar, And More | Full List Of Key Speakers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi on October 22 and 23, focusing on global order and future challenges.

21 Oct 2026 9:00 am
Tata Steel's Valuation Discount Unwarranted, Says HSBC; Retains Buy Call, Check Target Price

Tata Steel's average one-year forward enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) multiple traded at a 14% discount to JSW Steel, a 3% discount to Jindal Steel and a 28% premium to Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) during 2023-2025, as per HSBC.

21 Oct 2026 8:57 am
Ram Gopal Varma's 'Police Company' First Poster Out; When Will The Daya Nayak Film Release?

Ram Gopal Varma's 'Police Company', starring Harshvardhan Rane as encounter specialist Daya Nayak, explores Mumbai's fight against the underworld and will release in theatres on June 4, 2027.

21 Oct 2026 8:53 am
Jio Platforms IPO Live Updates: Check GMP, Subscription, Lot Size, Price Band

Jio Platforms' Rs 30,213-crore IPO opens today. Track subscription trends, investor demand, GMP, allotment details and listing updates here.

21 Oct 2026 8:49 am
Citi Raises FY27 Two-Wheeler Growth Forecast To 9%; Hikes Target Prices For Eicher, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor

Among two-wheeler original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Citi prefers Eicher Motors, while Endurance Technologies is its preferred pick in the auto components segment.

21 Oct 2026 8:48 am
Telangana Food Safety Authority Suspends Sahil Foods Licences Over Hygiene

During the inspections, officials found that some food categories manufactured at the premises were not covered under the units' FSSAI licences.

21 Oct 2026 8:42 am
Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 6: Rajinikanth's Film Gets Dussehra Boost, Shoots Past Rs 250 Crore Mark In India

On Day 6, Jailer 2 collected a net of 45.55 crore across 15,529 shows as per trade tracker Sacnilk.

21 Oct 2026 8:35 am
China Benchmark Switch Spells Ramp-Up of Overnight Operation

The transition underscores the central bank's ongoing efforts to refine its monetary policy framework and to place greater emphasis on interest-rate guidance.

21 Oct 2026 8:34 am
Japan's Export Growth Stays Solid, Supported By Chips, Cars

Imports rose 18.9%, compared with economists' estimate of a 20.4% advance.

21 Oct 2026 8:27 am
CBSE Date Sheet 2027 Live: Last Day To Submit Candidates' List; Exam Dates To Be Out Soon

CBSE Date Sheet 2027 Live Updates: Today, October 21, is the last date for schools to submit the List of Candidates (LOC) and the relevant details for the 2027 board examinations.

21 Oct 2026 8:24 am
HD Fire Protect IPO: What GMP Signals On Listing Day?

The IPO attracted strong investor interest, with 131.7 times subscription on final day and significant participation from mutual funds and insurance firms.

21 Oct 2026 8:20 am
HSBC Sees FMCG's GST Cut-Led Growth Losing Steam As El Nino Impact, Commodity Inflation Remain Risks

On the flipside, the brokerage assessed that a pullback in commodity prices could mean big gains for players like Britannia and GCPL, without structurally altering growth or margin profiles.

21 Oct 2026 8:20 am
Ayush Verma Wins Gold In Men's Shot Put F53 Event At Asian Para Games

Ayush Verma produced a throw of 8.16m in his fifth attempt to take the top spot.

21 Oct 2026 8:15 am
Anthropic Recorded Net Loss Of Over $80 Billion, May Spend $750 Billion On Computing Costs: Report

The artificial intelligence firm had a net loss of $80.7 billion in the first half of 2026, the media outlet reported, citing a draft IPO prospectus.

21 Oct 2026 8:13 am
Why Iran Is In No Hurry To Strike Deal With Trump Before November 3 Midterm Test

By dragging out talks, Iran is influencing the US election without taking any unlawful action.

21 Oct 2026 8:13 am
India, US Share Extraordinary Alignment On Core Issues: Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio cited the need to have a free and open Indo-Pacific where no nation can claim dominance or ownership on international shipping as among the core issues of alignment.

21 Oct 2026 8:12 am
UltraTech Q2 Review: Motilal Oswal Sees 24% Rally After Strong Volume Growth; Check Target Price

The brokerage highlighted that the cement major reported robust volume growth and witnessed strong improvement in capacity utilisation.

21 Oct 2026 8:12 am
Calcutta High Court Dismisses CPI-M Compensation Plea For Bookstall Vandalism

On the night of Saptami, two CPI-M bookstalls were also allegedly vandalised in Jadavpur area. Political debates have started over that incident.

21 Oct 2026 8:12 am
Praveen Kumar Wins Gold To Lead India's 1-2 Finish In Men's High Jump T44/64 Event At Para Asiad

India's Praveen Kumar won gold in the men's high jump T44/64 with a Games record, while Banti clinched silver in the same event at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday.

21 Oct 2026 8:11 am
Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi-Payal Nag Pair Settles With Silver, Anubhav Choudhary Bags Bronze In Men's 100m T35

Indian para-archers Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag clinched the silver medal in the women's compound doubles event at the Asian Para Games 2026 after losing to China's Xueqing Xu and Jing Zhao in the final on Wednesday.

21 Oct 2026 8:05 am
LeBron James Calls Win on New York Knicks Ring Night Pretty Special in Philadelphia 76ers Debut

The Knicks raised their title banner, but LeBron James and the 76ers spoiled the party with a 106-100 win.

21 Oct 2026 8:03 am
NBA Says No Games in Manila Yet, Even as Its Global Plans Grow

NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum says no preseason or regular season games are planned for the Philippines.

21 Oct 2026 8:01 am
LeBron James Debuts For The Philadelphia 76ers as New-Look Roster Faces Its First Major Test

LeBron James scored his first 76ers basket on a layup off a feed from Joel Embiid in the season opener at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks raised their championship banner before the game, and Knicks fans chanted We dont want you!

21 Oct 2026 8:01 am
Young People Dropping Dead In Gyms: Is Social Media Fueling Heart Attack Fears? | NDTV Loves Books

Sudden cardiac arrests among young people have sparked growing fears about heart health, with many questioning whether routine heart checkups are necessary even in their 30s and 40s. In this episode of NDTV Loves Books, Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, author of Pill-Free, speaks to Gargi Rawat and examines the role of social media in amplifying these concerns and discusses risk factors such as smoking, a sedentary lifestyle and family history. Why does looking physically fit not always mean being metab

21 Oct 2026 8:00 am