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Chemical signatures could help detect diseases early, but accuracy and access remain challenges

Tests that can detect changes in proteins and other molecules in the body could help doctors identify diseases such as Alzheimers earlier. Howeve

New Melsanthis selected for Sabarimala, Malikappuram temples

The two priests were chosen through a draw of lots on October 18 from panels shortlisted by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)

Trump vows Iran will never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons

Washington: US President Donald Trump has declared that Irans nuclear weapons capability has been destroyed by American military operations and v

Madras High Court directs Erode court to consider bail pleas of nine in SC/ST Act case

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan passed the order on a Criminal Original Petition filed by the nine persons under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik

Seven, including Chorbagan Durga Puja organisers, arrested for pandal stampede in Kolkata: Police

Kolkata Police have also registered a suo motu case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder

You Can See Everything becomes Letterboxds highest-rated feature film of all time with 4.8 rating

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheims documentary about former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has climbed to the top of Letterboxds feature-film ran

PM Modi announces 2 lakh ex gratia for kin of Gwalior accident victims

Thirteen people were killed, and nearly 40 others injured when a truck crashed.

Vice-President Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall

The string of sharp queries, some from voters who said they had supported him and President Donald Trump, previewed the rocky path he may face tr

Indian Bank net profit rises 14.7% to 3,462 crore in Q2

Operating profit grows 46.6% year-on-year; gross advances rise 16.4% and gross NPAs decline to 1.61%

Japan To Launch World's First Mars Moon Sample-Return Mission On 20 October, Aims To Bring Back Phobos Soil By 2031

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Updates: At Least 19 Dead, Govt Announces

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 imposed in parts of Kolkata as major Durga Puja pandals suspend entry following a stampede that killed 19 pe

Rule of Law established in Uttar Pradesh by eliminating Rule of Mafia, says CM Yogi

The vision of Viksit Bharat cannot be realised merely by building roads, factories and expressways. It requires strengthening a system based on f

Tragedy Strikes Durga Puja as 19 Die in Kolkata Stampede

A stampede during Durga Puja in Kolkata resulted in 19 fatalities, prompting accusations of negligence against the organizing committee. Tragedy

France Protests Turn Violent: Looting, Buildings Torched and Over 1,000 Detained

Unrest broke out in parts of France as students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists took to the streets to protest high prices and inequal

Amit Shah visits Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Kolkatas Kalighat Temple in West Bengal.

What is holding up the US-India trade deal?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India next week to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss trade issues. His meetings will take p

Kashmera Shah Launches Second Directorial Project, Shares Excitement on Instagram

Kashmera Shah embarks on her second directorial project in Greece, expressing pride in realizing her dreams as a filmmaker. Kashmera Shah Launche

Organisers Among 7 Held for Kolkata Pandal Stampede That Killed 19

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari earlier said that an SIT headed by a sitting judge of the Calcutta High Court will investigate the incident

Signpost India turns Bengalurus Majestic Metro into a digital art showcase

The experience was launched on October 17, 2026, with a midnight art soire titled Stone to Life

Akash Anand to Hold Public Meetings Across Five Districts in Uttar Pradesh

BSP leader Akash Anand plans public meetings in Uttar Pradesh and a seminar in Punjab, emphasizing party responsibilities and community engagemen

Seven, including organisers, arrested in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede as CM Suvendu promises action

Seven, including organisers, arrested in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede as CM Suvendu promises action

At Least 13 Killed As Truck Runs Over Crowd Near Temple In Madhya Pradesh

A paddy-laden truck reportedly lost control near Sheetla Mata Temple during Navratri, killing 13 devotees and injuring around 40 others as author

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Orionid meteor shower 2026: Date, peak time and how to watch one of the year's most beautiful meteor showers

Orionids meteor shower peaks in mid-October and is known for bright meteors visible in the night sky. The meteors originate from comet 1P/Halley,

European countries including Norway, Switzerland sign free trade agreement with Vietnam

Norway,

Kumari Naz: From Child Star to Iconic Voice Behind Sridevi

Kumari Naz, a child star from Mumbai, made waves in Hindi cinema and lent her voice to Sridevis early films. Kumari Naz: From Child Star to Iconi

Your claim may be cashless, but not costless

Cashless claim settlement promises a simpler way to handle hospitalisation insurance claims. But does it also promise freedom from hospital bills

Many don't know what my decision is: Trump on Russia sanctions waiver

Facing intense criticism, US President Donald Trump said he had taken a good decision to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law an

Video: Pistol In Hand, Bangladesh Minister Raids Suspected Drug Den

State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain uploaded a video clip in which he was seen stepping out of a vehicle with a megaphone

Indian applicants face 179-year wait for US green cards

Washington: US Congressman Josh Gottheimer has renewed his call to end per-country caps on employment-based green cards, as the latest US visa bu

Oxygen Tanks, Air Purifier Sales Up By 600% In Southeast Asia Amid Indonesia Wildfires Haze

Air purifier retailers, meanwhile, said sales have jumped since air quality levels started to dip in August during haze conditions.

Antofagasta's Centinela strike ends after deal with unions

Workers from two unions at Chile's

Chorbagan pandal stampede: Mismanagement, confusing announcements led to mishap, say Kolkata Police

Circumstantial evidence, along with accounts from locals and eyewitnesses, suggests that inadequate crowd control contributed to the incident at

Tug off UAE's Khor Fakkan struck by two projectiles, UKMTO says

The British navy-affiliated UKMTO said on Sunday that it has received a report of an incident northeast of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirate

Confusion Surrounds Mahashtami Dates: Kalka Ji Temples Head Priest Clarifies

The head priest of Kalka Ji Temple clarifies the dates for Mahashtami celebrations amid confusion among devotees. Confusion Surrounds Mahashtami

Heavy rain to continue in South India till Oct 23; Delhi to stay dry

The IMD has forecast heavy rain across parts of south peninsular India until October 23, while Delhi is expected to remain dry with mainly clear

Trump says second term is more powerful as he touts Gulf of Mexico renaming at Kentucky rally

Donald Trump described his second term as more powerful than his first while highlighting the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico at a rally in Kentuc

Seven Arrested Following Deadly Stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal

Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with a deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, which left 19 dead. Seven Arrested

78.5% of no mapping, logical discrepancy cases in Delhi resolved: Chief Electoral Officer

The office of the CEO said that SIR is under progress in Delhi with the objective that no eligible voter to be left out of electoral roll

Heavy Rains Lash Chennai, NE Monsoon Gets Active in Tamil Nadu

North Chennai bore the initial brunt, recording between 6 cm and 10 cm of rainfall in less than an hour

Hyderabad DEO orders inspection of graduate polling stations

Hyderabad: Hyderabad District Election Officer (DEO) RV Karnan has instructed election officials to inspect every polling station for the upcomin

Soybean output may dip to 2%; MP, Rajasthan to cushion Maharashtra losses

India's soybean production is expected to decline marginally by 2.11 per cent to 107.93 lakh tonnes in the ongoing Kharif season despite drought-

MoS Tokhan Sahu urges not to politicise Kolkata Durga Puja stampede

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KTR offers condolences to families of students killed in Nadergul accident

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Seven arrested and 14 detained after Kolkata pandal stampede kills 19

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Fourteen dead in Gwalior truck crash; family questions hospital delay

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Mismanagement, confusing announcements led to Chorbagan pandal stampede: Kolkata Police

A team of forensic experts visited the pandal on Saturday night and collected evidence from the site.

MMC, ASCI sign MoU on solid waste management techniques

Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) and the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) on Saturday, October 17, signed a Memo

California farm makes 10x more leasing land for solar than wheat

In Tulare County, California, the Changala family farm has embraced a transformative shift from dry-farmed wheat to solar energy. Driven by finan

Kolkata stampede: 7 arrested, including Chorbagan Durga Puja organisers; police register culpable homicide case

Kolkata Police have arrested seven people, including Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja committee office-bearers, after a stampede killed 19 people

Amit Shah visits injured after deadly stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal

Kangana Ranaut Celebrates Navratri by Embracing Traditional Crafts

Kangana Ranaut honors Indias cultural heritage during Navratri, sharing her festive celebrations and traditional attire on social media. Kangana

Boxing-Figueroa withdraws from Kameda fight due to illness after losing WBA featherweight title

Brandon Figueroa withdrew from his fight

West Bengal forms SIT, offers Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for Kolkata Durga Puja stampede victims

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Poland says it is verifying a possible violation of its airspace

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CJI Surya Kant to Inaugurate Ladakh's First Permanent HC Bench in Leh

Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said the move was significant as it would bring justice closer to the people of the Union Territory.

West Bengal Government Responds to Kolkata Stampede, Urges Against Political Exploitation

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh addresses the recent stampede, emphasizing government accountability and urging against political exploitation o

Let's Go To France: Trump Mocks Nationwide Protests, Violence

Major protests gripped France on Saturday, with police clashing with demonstrators as nationwide marches against soaring inflation descended into

Organisers Among 7 Arrested For Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede That Killed 19

AI reshapes labour demand across Asia, posing challenges for job creation and skills development: Report

According to IMFs October 2026 Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, AI is already influencing labour demand across the region

13 killed, 40 injured as truck hits devotees near temple in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior

The incident occurred around 1.30 a.m. on the Sheetlamata Mandir road when the truck driver lost control of the wheels. The vehicle then hit devo

Besieged cities, broken supply routes: Can Yemen hold its ground against Houthis

Yemens government forces face mounting difficulties as they strive to sustain their offensive against Houthi rebels. Supply routes have been seve

19 killed, 25 injured in stampede at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

At least 19 people, most of them women and children, were killed and 25 others were injured in a stampede at the Durga Puja religious festival in

Too old to feel guilty (Also, I have a chudail problem)

Embracing guilty pleasures can lead to personal enjoyment without the burden of embarrassment. Social norms often pressure individuals into justi

Mizorams Hnahsin Kut ends: Cosmos festival in Champhai logs 22.5 million social reach, eyes year-round tourism

Hnahsin Kut, also known as the Cosmos Festival, recently concluded in Champhai after eleven days of celebration. Organised by Champhai Nature Con

99-Year-Old Woman Sets World Record As Oldest Female Wing Walker

Helga's nieces, Jackie Rose and Julie Preece, watched her flight and described her as an independent and forthright woman.

Rubio Defends 60-Day Waiver on Russian Oil, Highlights Indias Energy Dependence

Marco Rubio emphasizes Indias reliance on Russian oil while defending a 60-day waiver on sanctions against Russia. Rubio Defends 60-Day Waiver on

IAF helicopter rescues 12 stranded overnight by Indravati floods in Chhattisgarh

An Indian Air Force helicopter rescued 12 people stranded by flooding of the Indravati River. The rescue operation followed a distress call regar

Milan protest over rising living costs turns violent, Giorgia Meloni condemns 'acts of violence'

Rioters clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire in central Milan on Saturday during a demonstration against wars and rising l

Amit Shah to visit Kolkata hospital and Kalighat temple post stampede

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Many dont know what my decision is: Donald Trump on sanctions waiver to Russia

It's a very good decision, and it's going to be a decision that's good for the country, and I think good for the world because we're really at a

I will retire: Medvedev threatens umpire in dramatic Shanghai loss - Watch

Daniil Medvedev threatened to retire from his Shanghai Masters semi-final against Rafael Jodar after officials refused to replay the Spaniards pr

Kolkata stampede: SIT to probe security lapses after 19 deaths; 14 detained

A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, resulting in 19 fatalities and multiple injuries. The West Bengal gover

King Canute and the sea waves

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Shark Tanks Kevin OLeary: Engineering is no longer the only education worth getting

Canadian billionaire and Shark Tank judge Kevin OLeary has said he no longer believes engineering is the only education worth pursuing. In a post

'Saw my mother die before my eyes': Son recounts Kolkata puja pandal tragedy

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: A tragic stampede occurred at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, resulting in 19 fatalities and multiple injurie

Raja Krishnamoorthis office receives suspicious package amid US probe into hazardous mailings

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reported a suspicious package at his Schaumburg district office following similar nationwide mailings. Local emer

Nishikant Dubey cites 1972 CPI(M) document to counter EVM criticism

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India Bars Ethanol Made From Sugarcane Juice, Syrup And B-Heavy Molasses In 2026-27 Tender As Sugar Prices Rise

Kolkata Imposes Section 163 for Three Days After Durga Puja Stampede

The order prohibits unlawful assemblies of five or more persons, carrying lathis, lethal or other dangerous weapons, and any acts likely to cause

US presses Israel over West Bank settler attacks

Youth Should Draw Inspiration from the Values of Ramayana: Lt. Governor Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu

Lt. Governor Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu urges youth to embrace the values of the Ramayana during the annual Ram Leela at Red Fort. Youth Should Draw

Indias soybean output seen falling 2.1% to 107.93 lakh tonnes in Kharif 2026: Farmers' body

India's soybean production forecast indicates a slight decline to 107.93 lakh tonnes during the ongoing Kharif season. Drought-like conditions in

Despite His Recent Success In Grabbing The Headlines, Rahul Is Still The BJP's Biggest Political Asset

Sammy praises West Indies in 2-2 T20I series draw with India

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma join Yamuna drive

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy reacts to student

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Protests Erupt Across Italy Against Rising Costs and Education Crisis

Italy faces widespread protests against rising inflation and education issues, prompting a response from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Protests

West Bengal imposes Section 163 BNSS for 3 days after Kolkata Pandal stampede claims 19 lives

A tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals. In response, Kolkata Police implemented