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Full circle in the sky: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh undertakes final sortie in same aircraft he flew 42 yrs ago

Seated in the cockpit alongside him was his 73-year-old instructor, Wing Commander V.S. Kochar (Retired)

Jio Platforms IPO Sets Record With Over

Mumbai, October 20, 2026: Jio Platforms initial public offering (IPO) has attracted institutional demand worth more than 2.5 lakh crore for its 8

RSS Holds March Processions Across Bhopal to Mark Vijayadashami

Thousands participated in RSS processions in Bhopal, celebrating Vijayadashami with a focus on community service and national unity. RSS Holds Ma

CM Satheesan Praises 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit'

In a Facebook post, Satheesan said he had watched the film with his daughter and her friend after a long gap, as his busy schedule had disrupted

Police hold special weapons and equipment exhibition

Motorcycle makers offer up to 11,000 in festive savings as price hikes squeeze buyers

The discounts are helping offset rising ownership costs, but the offers are temporary as manufacturers seek to sustain demand beyond October.

Chhattisgarh Expands Rail Network with Historic Train Arrival in Ravghat

Chhattisgarhs rail network strengthens as a train reaches Ravghat for the first time since independence, boosting local connectivity and economy.

Trump is facing record-low approval ahead of the 2026 US midterms as Democrats gain ground. Why history offers Republicans little comfort

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly, causing concern for the Republican Party ahead of midterm elections. Recent polling rev

India-New Zealand FTA kicks in; duty-free access for Indian goods; gains hinge on competitiveness

Pact opens opportunities in textiles, leather, engineering and services, while tariff concessions on select imports could intensify competition f

Watch: Toddler left alone at home dangles from 12th-floor window in China, neighbours hold stool to save her

A three-year-old girl dangled from a 12th-floor apartment in China's Fujian province after her head became trapped between window grille bars. Ne

Grand Celebration of Dussehra Marks 71st Ravan Dahan at Gandhi Maidan

Thousands gathered at Gandhi Maidan in Patna for the 71st Ravan Dahan, celebrating the victory of good over evil during Dussehra. Grand Celebrati

Keralam Spa Assault Case: Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Health Inspector Arrested

Following his arrest, Anuroop was suspended by Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V V Rajesh: Reports

Durga Puja in Bengali cinema: How Satyajit Ray and Rituparno Ghosh portray the goddess

From Devi and Parama to Utsab and Antarmahal, Bengali filmmakers have used Durgas image to explore womens agency, patriarchal control, family ten

Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials in Norway

Russia conducted missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, causing civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian Presid

Activists seek Governors intervention for release of people arrested in Odishas bauxite region

Two activists, Randall Sequeira and Laxman Naik, associated with the resistance against Sijimali bauxite mining, were picked up from Bhabanipatna

Sunil Shetty Sends Heartfelt Birthday Wishes to Sunny Deol

Sunil Shetty celebrates Sunny Deols birthday with warm wishes, reflecting on their enduring friendship and admiration. Sunil Shetty Sends Heartfe

Shopping centres bear the brunt of traffic bottlenecks in Tiruchi

Many busy streets witnessed hectic activities in view of four continuous holidays beginning Saturday and the opening of new showrooms has aggrava

Fast tracking strategic petroleum reserves critical for Indias energy security

India is setting up two facilities for commercial-cum-strategic storage of 6.5 million tonnes at Chandikhol in Odisha and Padur in Karnataka unde

IAF deploys firefighting robots to boost emergency response amid modern warfare threats

IAF procured 80 firefighting robots from Swadeshi Empresa Pvt Ltd under emergency procurement and deployed them across its establishments after O

Assets of AIFs grow to 7.59 lakh crore as of June 30

Domestic investors remained the largest source of funding, whereas foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) reduced their cumulative AIF holdings by 41

Sanjay Sharma Condemns Attack on Tiger Shroff, Calls for Enhanced Security in Film Industry

Filmmaker Sanjay Sharma demands stronger security measures for artists after the attack on Tiger Shroff, emphasizing the need for safety in the f

New rules: Govt may cap unjustified airfares on individual routes

Operating-cost disclosures to aid assessment; airlines to retain pricing freedom without prior government approval

Hundreds of children begin formal learning during Vidyarambam ceremonies in Madurai

Hundreds of children begin formal learning during Vidyarambam ceremonies in Madurai

Four years after notification, Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary yet to get through transformation befitting Ramsar Site

Ranji Trophy: Jalajs late strikes boost Keralas push for victory

Odisha ends the penultimate day at 102 for four after following on as bad weather forces an early close; the visiting side needs 78 more on an un

Indian Students Worry AI Prioritising Speed Over Deep Learning: Report

A global HP Futures 2026 survey found 82 per cent of Indian students worry AI helps them work faster but may hinder deeper learning.

L-G would be final authority in proposed U.T.-level body in Ladakh, says Centres proposal

The draft, accessed by The Hindu asks, whether the delimitation of constituencies for the elected body will be done by an election authority or a

All Institutions, Political Parties Should Unite for National Interest: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said all institutions and political parties of the country should unite for national interest and fight t

Youngest Fundraiser of 2026: 5-year-old boy in Scotland with neurological condition raises $106,000 for charity by walking around his house

Gregor Corse, a 5-year-old boy from Scotlands Orkney Islands, has raised more than $106,000 for a local charity by completing a 30-day walking ch

Evolve Energy launches Solar Xperience Centre in Chennai

The centre was launched by cricketing legend Jonty Rhodes, who also serves as the companys Brand Ambassador

Srikakulam: Two Drown, Two Others Go Missing In Ganagallavanipet Beach

All the four persons, belonging to the same family, entered the water to enjoy but suddenly, were carried away by the tide

Dasara festivities add to garbage burden in Tiruchi

Heaps of garbage were found on Thanjavur Road, Singarathope, NSB Road, Big Bazaar Street, Chinnakadai Street, Nandi Koil Street, and Sathara Veed

Indian students fear AI boosts speed but hurts deep learning

London: A majority of Indian students worry that while AI helps them work faster, they are not learning material as deeply, according to a new gl

3 Held During Combing Operation In Manipurs Kangpokpi, Day After Militants Kill 3 Meitei Men

Security forces arrested three people in Manipurs Kangpokpi district after suspected militants killed three Meitei men collecting firewood and re

Children initiated into the world of letters on Vijayadasami day

President promulgates LAHDC Regulation, paves the way for hill council polls in all eight districts of Ladakh

L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena says the decision is historic as it was implemented in a record time of just six days and now paves the way for creation o

TMC MP Kirti Azad Accuses BJP Supporters of Vandalizing Party Office in Bardhaman

TMC MP Kirti Azad claims vandalism at his Bardhaman office, blaming BJP supporters for the incident and urging government intervention. TMC MP Ki

Efforts on to turn water scarcity into abundance in Coimbatore village

Minister inspects rain-hit areas in Ramanathapuram

CPI Leader Criticizes Court Rulings Favoring Criminals While Activists Remain Imprisoned

CPI leader Annie Raja questions court decisions allowing convicted criminals to run for office while activists remain jailed. CPI Leader Criticiz

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh completes final IAF sortie in Hyderabad with instructor who first taught him to fly

Sophies Molineux and Dunkley set maximum base price of 50 lakhs at WPL mini auction

Memo from New Delhi: Make America India Again?

Donald Trump proposed renaming New Mexico to New America, claiming it would enhance pride among residents and change election integrity. Politica

Gurugram realtor offers Ashneer Grover a job after Camellias tour, says he showed everything except the flat; asks, Interview kab de rahe ho?

A Gurugram realtor has offered Ashneer Grover a tongue-in-cheek job as a field associate after mocking his tour of DLF Camellias, where he showca

Boliyaru crash: Murder case filed against absconding driver

MANGALURU: A complaint by the father of one of two youths killed in a collision near Boliyaru has led Konaje police to register a murder case aga

NTK Candidate Arrested For Poll Violation, Sparks Political Backlash In Tamil Nadu

The Naam Tamilar Katchi functionary M Karthika and her husband Murugachandra Kumar were arrested by the Dharapuram police: Reports

Must unite against nation

New Delhi: On the occasion of Vijayadashami on Tuesday, October 20, a strong call has been issued by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for national un

Bihar Education Minister Appeals to Youth to Overcome Evils and Addiction on Dussehra

On Dussehra, Bihars Education Minister urges youth to reject vices and embrace ideals of Swami Vivekananda for a brighter future. Bihar Education

Drunk migrant worker falls to death from terrace in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A drunk migrant worker died after falling from a terrace in Chaderghat in the early hours of Tuesday, October 20, the police said. The

Centre must stop treating Punjab's drug crisis as political opportunity: AAP Minister on Shahs visit

Harpal Cheema's reaction came as Amit Shah met the kin of victims of the drug menace in Punjab and said he had come to remind the AAP government

No DJs At Bhubaneswar Durga Puja Immersion Processions; 48 Platoons Of Police To Be Deployed

Bhubaneswar police banned DJ vehicles during Durga Puja immersion processions and will deploy 48 platoons to maintain law and order.

Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Hingrajia leads Gujarats sturdy reply after Badonis double propels Delhi

The visitor reaches 363 for five at stumps on day three, thanks to the southpaws unbeaten ton; the host bowlers, with 285 runs still in the bag,

All institutions, political parties should unite for national interest: PM

Participating in Dussehra celebrations here, Modi also said that no matter how big or difficult a crisis may be, no one should sit back relying o

Air India Express Flight En Route to Bengaluru Reports Bird Strike, Lands Safely

An Air India Express flight travelling from Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru reported a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda Inte

Zelensky Arrives In Oslo For Talks With US Envoys: Agency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Oslo for talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, alongside Norwegian and Finnish

Traffic along Adimaly-Munnar stretch of Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway banned following rockfall

The ban was imposed after several loose boulders and trees along the roadside were found to pose an immediate safety risk to commuters

Consensus Arrived At With Factions Aggrieved Over Non-Representation In Waqf Board: Samsudheen

The Keralam government had last Friday dissolved the Waqf Board headed by K S Hamsa: Reports

PM Modi, President Murmu extend Vijayadashami greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu expressed heartfelt greetings to all Indians on Vijayadashami. They highlighted the sig

We will make Punjab drug-free by December 31, 2029: Amit Shah in Ludhiana

Association formed for financial market investors

Maulana Siraj Ahmad Khan Urges Dialogue Amid Controversial Statements in Maharashtra

Maulana Siraj Ahmad Khan criticizes controversial remarks and calls for dialogue to address public grievances in Maharashtra. Maulana Siraj Ahmad

Owaisi Seeks Union Minister's Intervention Over Eviction Notice to Race Course Mosque in Delhi

Expressing concern over a reported eviction notice to the historic Race Course Mosque in New Delhi, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday s

Panjapur bus terminus gets ready for Deepavali rush

The officials are planning to consult private transport companies to address the issue of the integrated bus terminus being located away from the

Garment exports have the potential to grow 25% next year: ITF

Bus drivers continue to ignore road safety rules in Tirunelveli

Salem Corporation clears over 100 metric tonnes of excess waste in view of Ayudha Pooja

FinMin gives in-principle nod to scheme for solar polysilicon manufacturing

Finance ministry clears proposed scheme in principle; Cabinet nod awaited

Uttar Pradeshs Deputy CM Vows to Ensure Quality in Rural Road Construction

Deputy CM Keshav Maurya stresses strict action against negligence in rural road projects in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradeshs Deputy CM Vows to Ensur

PM Modi invokes 'Ram Rajya' on Dussehra, warns against people hurting India's image

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Dussehra celebrations and highlighted the importance of public welfare. He emphasized the need for soc

More air connections between Chennai and Bangkok

Enhanced frequency lets travellers explore Bangkoks popular attractions more

Mutual funds raise stake in KRN Heat Exchanger; Union MF enters with five schemes

The number of mutual fund schemes holding the companys shares rose to 30 in the September quarter from 26 in June

5th Edition Of Austrahind Joint Military Exercise Commences In Keralam

The fourth edition was held at Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia, from October 13 to 26 last year: Reports

Prime Minister Modi Emphasizes National Unity and Heritage at Dussehra Celebration

Prime Minister Modi highlights the significance of unity and heritage during Dussehra celebrations, urging citizens to strive for a developed Ind

Online retail market to cross $90b in 2026 with grocery overtaking mobiles: Redseer

The gross merchandise value of Indias ecommerce market expanded roughly 25% on a year-on-year basis to about $38 billion in the first half of 202

Greater Bengaluru Authority receives over 1,500 objections to tree felling for Hebbal Short Tunnel

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) restrained the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) from felling any trees till the hearing in the case challe

Watch: Amit Shah accuses Punjab government of failing to curb drug trade

'That machine did exactly what he designed it to do': Stockton Rush's old friend claims OceanGate CEO wanted to die at Titanic wreck

Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, met a tragic fate during a dive to the Titanic wreck when the Titan submersible imploded. According to his f

Surat businessman to fund Rs 5 cr clean energy centre at AMU

Aligarh:Surat-based industrialist Faruk G Patel has announced a KP Excellence Centre at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) with an initial corpus of

Akash delighted to make it count

The wicketkeeper-batter smashes an unbeaten hundred to consolidate Mumbais position against Himachal Pradesh

UK to add

London: Britain announced Tuesday, October 20, that it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include defensive ai

Trade Potential Between India and the U.S. Remains Vast, Says John Kavulich

John Kavulich highlights the significant trade potential between India and the U.S., emphasizing the complexities of a trade deal. Trade Potentia

Monsoon poses threat of drinking water contamination in Tiruchi

Water samples are being collected and sent for testing three times a week; water-logging has increased the danger of opens wells and borewells ge

Unpaid intern says company fired them for refusing to do three jobs; netizens react

An unpaid interns Reddit post has sparked debate over workplace exploitation after they claimed to have been fired for refusing to mentor two int

Watch: UP MLA Raja Bhaiyya worships 500+ guns on Dusshera

Raja Bhaiya conducted a Shastra Puja ceremony at his Benti Palace, displaying more than 500 weapons. His twin sons participated alongside block c

Hunar.AI raises Rs 40 Cr in Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures

Hunar.AI is focused on developing specialised AI technology for frontline-intensive industries. The company will use the funds for building AI in

Fresh market borrowings for the govt getting pricier amid a tighteningcycle

The outstanding size of the existing 6.94 GS 2036 hasalreadyreached 2.38 lakh croreand it is likely the Ggovernment may issue a new 10-year G-Sec

Kharge to apprise Modi of concerns over SIR, delimitation and womens reservation

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge said he would apprise Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

Kharge to apprise Modi of concerns over SIR, delimitation and womens reservation

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge said he would apprise Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters

Paris returns to calm after deadly weekend riots as France imposes curfews and steps up legal action against looters