Manasi-Thulasimathi make semis, assure India of para badminton medal
With both losing semifinalists assured of bronze, the victory guaranteed India a place on the podium
Amruta wins silver as Indian women end U23 Worlds with two medals
Amruta was trailing 0-6 when Zablotska managed a decisive pin to seal the gold medal
France demands Israel act after 'criminal violence' against visiting mayor
The Israeli authorities must arrest those responsible for these revolting acts and take them to justice. They must urgently halt this criminal violence and guarantee the safety of civilian populations, as they are compelled to do under international law, says Mayor Bernard Baudoux
Expired products, pests found at online food delivery stores in Delhi
Union Minister meets start-up leaders over NCR pollution
IISER researchers make solid material that releases two fuel gases
The team developed a compound called magnesium hydridomethylzincate. When it was heated in solution to 100 C, it released hydrogen, and when its crystals were heated in the absence of a solvent at 80-110 C, it released both hydrogen and methane
Forcibly removed: Jamia students staging hunger strike face rustication, campus ban
Why are the whites of human eyes white?
How has the SC strengthened arrest safeguards? | Explained
What makes written grounds of arrest mandatory, and what happens if they are not provided?
How has the SC strengthened arrest safeguards? | Explained
What makes written grounds of arrest mandatory, and what happens if they are not provided?
Student life of a homeschooled child
A path of education where learning is made flexible, and subjects come from choice. G.Nayanakshatra shares her story as a student at NIOS and the lessons she learnt along the way.
Every year, World Students Day is celebrated in India on October 15, marking the birth of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Here is a quiz on the life and times of the Missile Man of India. Get started!
Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma honoured with ICC Player of the Month
This is the fifth time players from the same national board have swept the men's and women's awards in a month, with Indian cricketers achieving the feat on two previous occasions
I would love to push myself to try and win another Major: Justin Rose
The 13-time PGA Tour winner feels that it is an important time for the sport globally and India is key to its development, is willing to constantly tweak his game in order to stay relevant with the modern times
New York City set to end horse-drawn carriages under law named after Indian tourist
Efforts to ban horse-drawn carriages intensified after Romanch Mahajan, an Indian tourist, died from injuries sustained in an accident in Central Park in June
Chennai Ophtalmologist receives international award
Law student pens down concise history of AIADMK
The writer says he relied on the news reports published in The Hindu for verifying information that he came across
Crazy Mohan one of the greatest talents in India: Kamal Haasan
Zelenskyy says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions
Mr. Trump heightened a battle with Mr. Zelenskyy on Friday (October 16, 2026) when he signed an executive order that waived sweeping U.S. sanctions targeting Russias energy revenues
Amend Constitution to ensure quota for religious converts: Anbumani Ramadoss
A hundred years ago | Imperial Indian mail
Fifty years ago | Nobody for President campaign in U.S.
Power Of Beauty primed to deliver
Letters to The Editor October 15, 2026
The unprepared ground for white cane users
White Cane Day observed on October 15 demands the rehabilitation of the ecosystem, so that those who move one stride at a time have a place not merely to pass through, nor merely to be tolerated in, but to own the city
In a brief interaction with reporters at the Tiruchi airport, he urged the governments to keep in mind the welfare of ordinary people
Corporation to take up landscaping works along two stretches of Cooum river
The works worth 50.52 lakh include clearing light vegetation, planting ornamental shrubs and ground-cover plants, and maintenance of parks with irrigation facilities
WRD to begin special wetting in second zone ayacut of PAP Main Canal from November 1
Government schoolteacher killed as car rams two-wheeler near Arani
Special teams were formed to nab the car driver
Kerala High Court denies stay on government order reconstituting State Waqf Board
Court holds that the State government has the authority to cancel appointments made to the previous board. Petition by K.S. Hamza, former board chairperson, says government order is violative of an earlier High Court directive to fill vacancies on the previous board
Daily Quiz | On Winnie-the-Pooh
A quiz on the much-loved bear and his world on the centenary of the publication of the evergreen childrens classic Winnie-the-Pooh
Fire breaks out at Cantonment House
Visakhapatnam GVMC polls to use pink ballot for Mayor, white for corporator
Brahmin body demands representation for community in GVMC elections
Dasara rush swells at Pandit Nehru Bus Station in Vijayawada
APSRTC is operating 5,261 special buses to cater to the festive surge in passenger traffic within the State and from major cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai
Stampede-like situation at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja Pandal in North Kolkata; several injured
North Kolkata , October 17 : A stampede-like situation was reported at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja pandal in North Kolkata, West bengal on Saturday. The injured were shifted to the hospital. An eyewitness described a dire scene, stating that the crowd was so massive that many people were fainting and taken away. Many people lost consciousness; some were being taken on motorcycles. I witnessed this happening all aroundwhen people fainted, they were taken away on bikes. All of this took place, and there was a massive crowd as well, he told ANI. Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock over the incident, praying for a speedy recovery for those injured. Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the stampede at the Chore Bagan Puja Pandal. I pray to Maa Durga for the speedy recovery of all those injured and for strength and courage for their families during this difficult time, she said on X. Kolkata police, in a statment said that a stampede incident took place at the exit gate of Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Puja Pandal (Girish Park PS area) due to heavy rush of pandal hoppers during rain on Saturday at around 19.40 hrs. All the injured persons were rescued and removed to MCH. Reinforcements from Control Room/Fire Brigade/KP, DMG team/ Ambulances with Medical team were sent. Puja Pandal is now closed for visitors. So far information received around 35 persons were removed to MCH. Details are awaited. Following the mishap, the following help lines have been introduced at Lalbazar Control Room in/c/w Sarada Park (Chorbagan) incident.1) 18003455678, 03322141310.
T.N. government withdraws order to restrict interim pension payout to 10,000 plus dearness relief
The move comes after protests by college teachers and government employees against against the order, which was issued on September 11
One killed, four injured in Manipur violence
Armed men attacked Chassad, a Kuki village in the Naga-majority Kamjong district bordering Myanmar
Trump says Taiwan to buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline
Trump said Taiwan would also invest $4.4 billion into the project, and comes as Taipei seeks to secure Washington's favour amid tensions with China
Officials told to prepare village-level action plans to mitigate potential El Nino impact
NCB busts two synthetic drug labs in Greater Noida, arrests two accused
The accused have been identified as Destiny Abraham Dumbiri, who claimed to be Nigerian national, and Lallawmzuali alias, Olivia Lalchawimawii, a resident of Mizoram
Rediscover Satyajit Ray at this Durga Puja pandal in Nandanam
The 48th Sharadotsav of South Madras Cultural Association with a pandal themed around Satyajit Rays Magical Creations is the team work of its members
BJP wants to remain in power forever by capturing institutions, Opposition alleges
Capturing institutions violates democracy, Congress leader K.C. Venugopal alleges; AAP leader Sanjay Singh asks the BJP to declare it would never seek regime change in Opposition-ruled States
Govt. caps trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs
The revised prices will become effective from November 9
West Bengal BJP president calls for fresh round of SIR in the State
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Samik Bhattacharya claimed that the SIR was not properly done in the State; exercise saw deletion of 91 lakh electors from the electoral rolls which was about 13% of all the voters in the State before the start of the voter list revision.
Breast cancer awareness month: the women turning yarn into hope
If you are an avid knitter or are keen on supporting this cause, join Saaisha India as a volunteer
Turtle Wax in India to grow 100% YoY in next 5 years, says global CEO, Laurie King
Manufacturing locally is a key part of the companys strategy to support expansion, stay closer to consumer baseand reduce exposure to international freight costs and currency fluctuations
At least 17 dead in stampede-like situation at north Kolkata community Durga Puja pandal | LIVE
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the stampede broke out after a misleading announcement made at the puja pandal
London stop vote chori protest, Modi supporters stage counter-rally
Food safety officials inspect 100 sweet units on third day of drive, issue notices to 15
383 samples collected in three days; 7,000 fine imposed on two operators and 30 kg of misbranded khova seized
Central Bank of India Q2 net profit jumps 21% to 1,469 crore on higher core income
The bank's total income increased to 11,737 crore in the second quarter from 10,212 crore a year ago, Central Bank of India said in a regulatory filing
Delhi anti-CEC protests: Dipke released after signing peace bond, sporadic protests continue
AISA president Neha Bora released from detention; bond signed by CJP founder says he will not engage in activities that would breach peace or create a law-and-order situation; womens groups lead agitation, seek action against Delhi Police
Joy of Giving month: Residents drive collection campaigns
Goonj encourages more residents to come forward to volunteer a space in their community to store gently-used items that are either recycled or put to some other use
Williams, Perovic earn bragging rights for BFC
Zelenskyy to visit Britain as Burnham pledges fresh support for Ukraine
The meeting comes at a difficult time for the Ukrainian President, days after the U.S. made a deal with Russia for diesel exports and U.S. President Donald Trump said Mr. Zelenskyy should be replaced as Ukraines leader
Fifty years ago | Inadequate library services in Asia and Africa
KWA administrative fee on water tankers hits civic bodys water supply hard
Along with water charges, tanker operators have to pay administrative fees, and the increased cost is affecting drinking water supply through tankers, says Panampilly Nagar councillor Antony Painuthara. Health standing committee chairperson Seena Gokulan demands that the charges be rolled back.
50 AISA members, activists detained during protest against SIR at Town Hall
Saudi coalition strikes Yemen oil sites after Houthi attacks
The Saudi-led coalition hadearlier warned civilians to evacuate the Al-Sabaha station near the Houthi-held capital, which belongs to the Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC), following a spate of deadly Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, particularly on Riyadh airport.
Several feared dead in stampede-like situation at north Kolkata community Durga Puja pandal | LIVE
While there are some casualties feared, the injured have been taken to the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital
Letters to The Editor October 14, 2026
Ranji Trophy | Accuracy was the best thing for me: Kukna
Ranji Trophy | Steely Karun stands between Andhra and an outright win
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail
Keralam govt. increases DA, DR from 35% to 37%
Breach of peace a ploy to make detentions, says plea in SC
Academician Apoorvanand Jha argued that if every call for a peaceful protest is considered a breach of peace by the authorities, no citizen can ever exercise the right of public demonstration
Ranji Trophy | Kukna inflicts damage, hands Rajasthan the lead
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond
New Delhi, Oct 17:Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail and asked to sign a peace bond on Saturday, police sources said. Dipke was detained moments after he stepped out of his house in Delhis Jhandewalan area to participate in the CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga protest at Connaught Place on Friday. [] The post CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond first appeared on Highland Post .
Cusat association requests V-C to revoke suspension of four officials
Cusat Employees Association representatives alleged that the officials were not given an opportunity to explain their position and that they were suspended before issuing a charge memo.
Over half of T.N.s youth hold a degree, have salaried jobs, finds survey
On the flip side, graduates make up two-thirds of the States unemployed. Forty per cent of young women and 10% of young men are neither working nor in education or training
IND vs WI fourth T20I | You cant go from the first ball in T20s: Tilak
Local lad Tilak Varma is aware of Uppals flat surfaces that have seen gargantuan T20 scores
NGT halts tree felling for Hebbal Short Tunnel Project
How the gaana tag overshadowed Devas melodic genius
Despite Devas songs becoming chartbusters, it caused him immense grief that the very listeners celebrating those tracks never realised that he was the composer behind them
Arunachal CM calls for comprehensive roadmap to conserve yaks, improve Brokpa livelihoods
Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday called for a comprehensive roadmap to conserve yaks, improve the incomes of yak herders and develop a viable market for yak-based products. Addressing the Yak Economy Summit 2026 and Yak Mela at Mago in Tawang district, Khandu said yak rearing was not only a livelihood but [] The post Arunachal CM calls for comprehensive roadmap to conserve yaks, improve Brokpa livelihoods appeared first on NorthEast Now .
It brings excitement and drama: World Archery executive director lauds APL
Woman held for allegedly killing husband, dumping body on rail tracks in Kochi
Ranji Trophy: Gill, Prabhsimran boost for Punjab against Chhattisgarh
The former will be keen to make it count before leaving for New Zealand while the latter is back from India-A duty; the top-order needs to fire for the visiting side
Seven eyewitnesses testify in Abhimanyu murder trial
Ticket ballot for WC 2027 receives 1.5 crore applications: ICC
The ICC said 1.5 crore ticket applications have come in from 142 countries since the ballot opened 12 days ago, ahead of the tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia
Villagers oppose move to set up solar power plant by private player in Virudhunagar district
In Delhis Titarpur, Ravana mirrors the politics of the day
From Cockroach Janta Party protests and SIR to dengue and Spider-Man, Delhis Ravana-makers are getting a variety of requests and are giving the festivals most recognisable villain a contemporary makeover
Odisha Vigilance seizes 21.88 lakh from engineer accused of collecting bribes
Superintending engineer allegedly collected money from contractors; joined government service in 2016 at a montly salary of about 25,000
Minister inspects monsoon preparedness in flood prone areas of Thoothukudi
Minister inspects monsoon preparedness in flood prone areas of Thoothukudi
Teja Sajja on hosting The Traitors Telugu: I had to be serious, unlike my real personality
Teja Sajja has been facing the camera since he was a little over two. Debuting as a child actor and later transitioning into an adult lead actor, he has over 30 films to his credit. Yet, something about his new assignment made him a tad nervous. Making his debut as a reality show host for The Traitors Telugu, which will stream on Prime Video from October 15, he found himself having to deliver several pages of the script in a single take.
Teja Sajja on hosting The Traitors Telugu: I had to be serious, unlike my real personality
Teja Sajja has been facing the camera since he was a little over two. Debuting as a child actor and later transitioning into an adult lead actor, he has over 30 films to his credit. Yet, something about his new assignment made him a tad nervous. Making his debut as a reality show host for The Traitors Telugu, which will stream on Prime Video from October 15, he found himself having to deliver several pages of the script in a single take.
Nearly one lakh devotees visit Kanaka Durga Temple on Day 7 of Dasara festivities
10 crore disbursed as subsidy for installation of 3 kW rooftop solar system in Puducherry
Minister for Home and Electricity A. Namassivayam inaugurated the disbursement of Union Territorys share of 30,000 in subsidy to 3,333 consumers who have installed the 3 kW plant in their buildings in Puducherry
YSRCP and TDP blame each other for Pulivendula violence
While Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy accuses the police of trying to create scare among YSRCP activists, TDP leader B.Tech Ravi says the YSR family and its supporters are finding it hard to stomach the large number of aspirants filing nominations in its citadel
PG medical courses in Andhra Pradesh: applications invited for management quota seats
The application forms will be available from 4 p.m. on October 19 to 10 p.m. on October 23
