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Surge in Pilgrimage Tourism in Uttar Pradeshs Vindhya Triangle: 60% Increase in Visitors Over Two Years

Pilgrimage tourism in Uttar Pradeshs Vindhya Triangle sees a 60% rise in visitors, with significant growth at key temples. Surge in Pilgrimage To

DLF plans to launch 58,000 cr luxury housing projects in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai

DLF plans to launch housing projects worth over 58,000 crore across Delhi-NCR and Mumbai in the next 2-3 years, driven by strong demand for luxur

A necessary corrective: On the SSR, the special summary revision of electoral rolls | Editorial

The Election Commission has announced a special summary revision of electoral rolls in 14 States and three Union Territories, along with measures

France protests: More than 1,800 arrested, Interior Minister says

The violence in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and other cities occurred on the sidelines of mass demonstrations against high inflation caused

Watch: Historic Limoges city hall collapses as mass protests sweep France

DLF to launch projects worth 58,000 crore in 2-3 yrs in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai amid luxury housing demand

Realty firm gears up for luxury launches in Mumbai and Gurugram amid strong demand from end users and investors

World Menopause Day 2026: Ministry of AYUSH Promotes Holistic Ayurvedic Solutions for Women

On the occasion of World Menopause Day 2026, observed on October 18, the Ministry of AYUSH has emphasised a holistic, preventive approach to wome

Education system now an exclusion system designed to keep millions of youth out: Rahul

If you dont have money, power or dont speak English, the system will push you out without a second thought, said Rahul Gandhi

Bank Holiday on October 19, 2026: RBI Calendar Lists Holidays in Several States

October 18, 2026 |Banks will remain closed in several states on Monday, October 19, 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday ca

Five killed as car loses control while avoiding potholes, crashes into state bus in Maharashtra's Beed

Five people, including an 11-year-old boy, were killed in a road accident in Maharashtra's Beed district on Sunday morning after their car report

Coimbatore Corporation says Phase II biomining at Vellalore will take until May 2027; NGT seeks comprehensive report

Serving tribal population, five government hospitals in Telanganas Bhadradri Kothagudem district secure Kayakalp awards

The Community Health Centre (CHC) at Palvancha secured the State-Level Eco-Friendly Award carrying 5 lakh, along with a Commendation Award

Two elderly women knocked down by tourist bus at Thottiyam

France: Over 1,800 arrested after looting, arson during protests

Rioters torched public buildings and looted shops across France, destroying Limoges' historic town hall. The violence erupted during nationwide c

'India neither B'desh nor France': Rijiju claims 'some politicians' incited youth

Foreign forces backing vote theft campaign, alleges Telangana BJP chief

Rao said there was a growing sense of nationalism among the youth, which, he claimed, was reflected in recent student union elections in Punjab,

Gwalior Temple Tragedy: CSP Removed, 8 Cops Suspended After Truck Kills 15 Near Sheetla Mata Mandir

A horrifying tragedy struck Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, late Saturday night (Saptami) after a runaway truck laden with paddy mowed down crowds of de

Traditional Dhol-Tasha Performance Captivates Devotees at Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad

A vibrant Dhol-Tasha performance marked Ashtami at Bhagyalakshmi Temple, attracting many devotees in Hyderabad. Traditional Dhol-Tasha Performanc

France Erupts In Violent Protests As Historic Town Hall Burns; What It Means For Indians Living There

Protests over rising living costs and deteriorating public services turned violent across France, leaving over 1,200 arrested and raising safety

DeepSeek Pushes Out Updated AI Model It Says is Faster, Leaner

The firm unveiled the V4.1-Flash-1017 with a series of posts on X saying the update had stronger benchmark performance, faster task completion, a

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: SIT under sitting judge to probe tragedy, says CM

The stampede, triggered by a massive rush of devotees at the Durga Puja pandal, claimed 19 lives and left 25 people injured. Adhikari said six pe

ICAR-CPRI Biofortifies Purple Potato to Combat Hidden Hunger with Nutrient-Dense Kufri Jamunia

In a major effort to combat hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies, scientists at the ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) ha

Tourism infrastructure threatens to push elephants out of Mattupetty grasslands in Keralams Munnar

Proposed infrastructure in Munnars natural feeding grounds could disrupt access to forage and water, heightening humanelephant conflict; conserva

Heavyrain lashes Salem, Krishnagiri, and Dharmapuri districts

Uthangarai registered the highest amount of rainfall, 75.80 mm, followed by 55 mm in Pambar Dam

How Kushal Raj Chakravorty Left Corporate Career To Educate 10,000 Children

Former IKEA executive Kushal Raj Chakravorty left a successful global corporate career to launch Lotus Petal Foundation, empowering over 10,000 u

15 killed as truck mows down devotees outside Gwalior temple

Gwalior: Fifteen persons, including several teenagers, lost their lives and more than 25 were injured when a speeding truck ploughed into devotee

JD Vance Backtracks on

In a bid to soften his stance following intense diplomatic pushback from India, US Vice President JD Vance clarified his recent comments describi

Telangana seeks drought relief measures from Centre

The Minister stated that the khet bachao abhiyan would be implemented in the State from October 22 to 30 with the national agricultural instituti

Mohan Yadav orders suspension of 8 police personnel, CSP's removal after Gwalior tragedy

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of a City Superintendent of Police (CSP) from his post and the suspension of ei

5 killed as car crashes into state transport bus in Maharshtra's Beed district

Five individuals, including an 11-year-old boy, were killed in a car collision with a bus in Beed district. The accident occurred while the car s

Eshwar Khandre Seeks Proposal for 1,000 Rural Bus Shelters Under VB-G RAM G Scheme

Khandre asked officials to identify 1,000 villages with high passenger footfall and design bus shelters that reflect the rural character and loca

Many feel Sindarov will win easily, but I dont think so: Wei Yi

The Chinese GM realised one of his chess dreams reaching 2700 Elo points at just 15, but his goal of becoming World champion remains ahead of h

Sonu Sood, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Subhashree Ganguly and others express grief over Kolkata Durga Puja stampede

The stampede at Kolkatas Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal has left many in shock and mourning. Several celebrities, including Sonu Sood, Prosenjit Cha

NSUI holds Hallabol March in Delhi seeking CEC

New Delhi: The National Students Union of India (NSUI) on Sunday, October 18, held an Ungli Toh Uthegi Hallabol March towards Jantar Mantar, dem

'Unacceptable for non-citizens to intervene': Chirag Paswan backs 'Leave India' notice to actor Imran Khan

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday defended the 'Leave India' notice issued to actor Imran Khan over his participation in protests seeking th

KTR extends medical support to 13-year-old boy with brain cancer

Following KTRs instructions, Vinay was admitted to Sindhu Hospital for better medical care

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj Celebrates Durga Puja at Ramakrishna Mission

Bansuri Swaraj visited Ramakrishna Mission for Durga Puja, emphasizing the significance of Kanya Poojan and womens empowerment. BJP MP Bansuri Sw

With help of God & your prayers: Pope makes first public appearance after surgery

Pope Leo XIV recently made his first public appearance following surgery for lung cancer. He expressed gratitude for the prayers and support he r

Fit India Sundays on Cycle marks World Food Day with fitness focus

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Nahida Akter named Bangladesh women's new T20I captain, set to succeed Nigar Sultana in the role

In a major development, the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) came forward and revealed that Nahida Akter will be the new T20I captain of Bangladesh

Law ministry brings new rules for adjudicating court fee violations in Union territories

The Union law ministry has notified rules to address violations of court-fee and stamp-sale provisions in Union territories. The 2026 rules estab

Charting Mizorams political journey| Review of Sanjoy Hazarikas Lal Thanhawla

Thanhawlas life story in large measure encapsulates the States evolution

A nurse treated dying students for 2 weeks in 1918. Her ghost is said to still haunt the campus

Patients were carried in on stretchers and died within hours. The legend says she

India Plans Major Overhaul Of Mining Regulations With New Law Proposed To Replace Nearly Seven-Decade-Old MMDR Act: Report

Gwalior temple tragedy: CM Yadav orders City SPs removal, 8 others after 14 deaths

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of nine police personnel due to negligence. A truck incident at Sheetla Mata te

Shubman Gills Disappointing Return in Ranji Trophy Against Chhattisgarh

Shubman Gills much-anticipated return in the Ranji Trophy ended in disappointment, scoring just one run against Chhattisgarh. Shubman Gills Disap

Fire extinguished at pulses mill factory in Delhi

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Keralam Govt Seeks Report on Sale of Horti Wine Through Bakeries

Horti wine is an alcoholic beverage produced through the fermentation of tropical fruits and agricultural products

Kolkata Stampede: Committee Visits famous Durga Puja Pandals to Review Safety Norms

The panel members would visit several crowd-puller Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata to oversee safety and security norms and crowd management pl

Kashmiri Bus Attacked in Haryana, BJP, AIP and Mirwaiz Demand Action

Two men have been rounded up after a stone-throwing attack on a Srinagar-bound bus in Karnal left a passenger and a dhaba employee injured.

JLR India expands presence in Delhi, Gurugram, sees NCR as key market

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India is expanding its retail presence in the National Capital Region, with the luxury automaker relocating to a bigger i

TGSPDCL officials connect with farmers in outreach programme

Hyderabad: To provide improved services to agricultural power consumers in rural areas under the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Li

Austrian Duo Wins Shanghai Masters Doubles Title Without Dropping a Set

Lucas Miedler and Neil Oberleitner claim the Shanghai Masters doubles title, winning all matches without losing a set. Austrian Duo Wins Shanghai

Anthropic Pitches AI Safety Bill to Lawmakers

The proposal suggests the government could block the release of an AI model if its determined to imminently risk killing or injuring more than 50

Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches drones at Russia

Ukrainian attacks set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg on Sunday, as Kyiv launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia in one of

Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz reopening offer on table, says path depends on US

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed that an offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is still valid. This proposal involves several condi

Bodies of 19 Durga Puja stampede victims handed to families in Kolkata

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France Protests Escalate: Apple, Dior, and Herm

Nationwide protests in France over rising living costs and deteriorating public services turned violent, as major brand storesincluding Celine, D

FMCG firms feel the pinch: Will your favourite products cost more this Diwali?

FMCG companies face a challenging landscape as they contend with surging costs for essential raw materials like palm oil and sugar. The pressure

Chinese Agents Posing as Academics Trap Indian Army Officer

In a concerning security breach, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have charged the wife of a senior Indian Army officer for allegedly sharing sensiti

A tiny patch could help rescuers perform CPR better; student invention wins $10,000

Centre Shoots Down Ladakhs Bid for Government of Ladakh, Signals No Statehood on Table

Ladakh Leaders Reject Centres Draft, Deepening Rift Over Future Governance Model

Protesters removed from JMI campus, varsity says

New Delhi: Even as reports emerged of three of Jamia Millia Islamias students being rusticated, it is learnt that the protesters were also forcib

Protesters removed from JMI campus, varsity says

New Delhi: Even as reports emerged of three of Jamia Millia Islamias students being rusticated, it is learnt that the protesters were also forcib

Police trace school teacher who went missing from Kozhikode

She was reportedly staying in a rented house along with a man posing as husband and wife

Iran Appoints New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions

Irans parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the new defense minister, following the death of his predecessor in an attack. Iran Ap

CISF to roll out historic functional reorganisation from November 1

The Central Industrial Security Force is set to reorganize its administrative structure beginning November 1. This restructuring aims to improve

Moody's revises IPO-bound Oyo parent Prism's outlook to 'positive'

Moody's Ratings has revised the outlook on IPO-bound OYO parent Prism to 'positive' from 'stable', while reaffirming the travel tech unicorn's B2

IAF Garud Commandos Winching 12 Stranded From Submerged Roof in Flooded Indravati River

'Could not prevent regime change within own party': CM Fadnavis mocks Uddhav

Major Drug Bust in Tamil Nadu: 137 Kilograms of Crystal Meth Seized, Four Arrested

Authorities in Tamil Nadu seized 137 kg of crystal meth valued over 100 crore and arrested four suspects involved in the trafficking. Major Drug

1.5-Hour Token Delays & Lack of Drinking Water Spark Outrage

Harish Rao flays Govt. for collecting double fare in RTC buses

He demanded that the government withdraw the increased fare in the name of festival specials and run regular services instead

Law ministry brings new rules for adjudicating court fee violations in UTs

The Union law ministry has come out with a set of rules to set up a framework to handle violations related to court fees and stamp rules in the U

CBI visits Urmila Sanawar

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Faridabad Durga Puja Pandals Checked After Kolkata Stampede: Broad Gates Found

88-Km Patna-Jharkhand Stretch on NH-139 to Feature Multiple Bypasses

One Guru for every Indian

The Prime Minister promised AI training for a crore youth. The rationing of learning that held India back is finally ending

Amazon Great Indian Festival Deal: Apple AirPods 4 Gets a Major Price Drop

Apples standard AirPods 4 have received a noticeable price cut during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, presenting a compelling buy for iPho

Over 28,000 Muzaffarpur Teachers' Salaries Stuck Amid Scam Probe

Coal India Overhauls Officers' Promotion Policy: Sept 30 Set as Standard Effective Date

Jewellery retailers project 22-28% Q2 growth despite festive calendar shift

P N Gadgil Jewellers, Titan, Kalyan Jewellers and PC Jeweller reported double-digit year-on-year growth in their respective quarterly business up

Rajasthan Transport Cannot Suspend RC of UP-Registered Bus: Allahabad High Court Quashes Notice

H.D. Kumaraswamy says his party stands with sugarcane growers

Responding to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars assurances to the protesting farmers, Mr. Kumaraswamy said he had expected the Chief Minister to an

Mayawati praises Akash Anand for putting 'party ahead of family', rules out Ashok Siddharth's return to BSP

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday (October 18) said her nephew Akash Anand had been showing maturity and placing the party's int

Case Filed Against MVSR College Management Over Lighting Truss Collapse Which Killed Two Students

There was negligence. Small poles, about 80 feet high, were erected, and they suddenly fell on 20 girls. Four girls are in serious condition. The

Rising Suicide Rates Highlight Mental Health Crisis in Tharparkar, Pakistan

Tharparkar district faces a mental health crisis as 122 suicides occur in nine months, exacerbated by drought and poverty. Rising Suicide Rates H

Bengaluru-based hospital performs pediatric kidney transplant through donor swap between two families

Keralams first export consignment under India-New Zealand FTA flagged off

The shipment is among the first consignments from the country in preparation for the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement

Asphyxiation of two fishers: rights panel seeks report from District Collector

Deaths have renewed concerns over the safety of fishing boat workers, particularly those required to enter confined storage compartments