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U.S. Secretary Rubio to Discuss Oil Imports with Reliance in Mumbai

U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio plans talks in Mumbai on increasing Venezuelan oil imports and processing at Reliance Industries. U.S. Secretary Rubio

Man held for attempting to murder father-in-law in Erode

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone Reveal Name of Their Second Daughter: Devi Padukone Singh

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone announce their second daughters name, Devi Padukone Singh, on the occasion of Dussehra. Ranvee

Trader held in Vellore for selling gutka

China hits back at US ban on DeepSeek in federal agencies

Hong Kong: China hit back Tuesday, October 20, at a US ban on Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeeks products for federal civilian age

Dussehra 2026: President Droupadi Murmu, Amit Shah Witness Ravana Dahan in Dwarka

President Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the Dussehra celebrations in Dwarka, Delhi, where towering effigies of Ravana

Tesla Shareholders to Vote on Musks Board Seat and $158 Billion Compensation Package on December 3

Teslas annual shareholder meeting on December 3 will address Musks re-election and executive compensation proposals. Tesla Shareholders to Vote o

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Indian scientists identify Martian analogue sites

Researchers added that identifying terrestrial analogue sites has become a pressing requirementin the era of intense planetary explorationsince r

Top news of the day: Rubio, Jaishankar hold Mumbai talks on trade deal in Mumbai; CJP seeks urgent High Court hearing against custody of Das, Ranka

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GST-driven sales surge in 2025 may weigh on Navratri auto sales this year

FADA data shows overall vehicle sales rose 2% in the first nine days of Navratri, but passenger vehicle sales fell 14% as last year's GST-led dem

Newsprint makers seek PM Modi's intervention over coal supply disruptions

Industry body INMA flags irregular coal dispatches, rising production costs and supply disruptions, urging implementation of the 75:25 coal alloc

J&K start-ups move into AI, deep-tech as ecosystem diversifies

The emerging sectors also include aerospace and defence, renewable energy, green technology and the Internet of Things

Two persons arrested in Tiruvannamalai for slapping woman SI

Ranji Trophy 2026-27: How M.S. Dhonis tip helped Sai Kishore upgrade his bowling

CJP seeks urgent hearing in Delhi High Court challenging judicial custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

We have moved the Delhi High Court and requested an urgent night hearing, Ratna Singh, CJPs legal head, said

Garbage dumped on road near Koodal Alagar Temple

Prokofiev, Gachchhatu, Perception, Ravishing Queen, Moon Star and Echoes Of Time catch the eye

UK to Deploy Fighter Jets to Help Protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi Attacks

The UK will fly defensive counter air missions to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure against aerial atta

Australia Set to Sue Facebook, TikTok in Child-Safety Push

Spokespersons for Meta and eSafety had no immediate comments: Reports

Sanjay Raut warns of growing anarchy over police action against Tricolour march

Divya Vinekar, Alia Bhatt's co-star, dies; RJ Rohini confirms Darlings actor's sudden death

Actor Divya Vinekar, who appeared alongside Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt in the Netflix film Darlings, has reportedly passed away. Her friend and c

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Performs Ayudha Puja At His Jubilee Hills Residence

The auspicious Dussehra holds a special place in the culture and traditions of Telangana, the Chief Minister noted, adding that the festival impa

CJP's Das, Ranka seek urgent night hearing against extension of judicial custody

Leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are seeking an urgent night hearing in Delhi high court. They were placed in extended judicial custody afte

Amit Shah Criticizes AAP Government Over Drug Issues in Punjab

Union Home Minister Amit Shah blames AAP government for Punjabs drug crisis, citing political protection as a key issue. Amit Shah Criticizes AAP

Ramnami: How Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarhs Ramnami community gains recognition through its centuries-old tradition of inscribing Rams name on skin, inspiring a documentary an

Odisha leads as sugar inflation crosses 30% in 21 states and UTs

Retail sugar inflation reached 29.80% nationally in September, its highest level in the new CPI series, while wholesale inflation eased to 12.72%

Asian Para Games: Devender Leads India's Medal Sweep in Men's Discus Throw F44/64 Event

Devender won the gold with a throw of 49.71m while Rakesh and Pardeep Kumar took the silver and bronze respectively

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Iranian Vice-President, Tajikistan Prime Minister

Pleasure to meet H.E. Mr Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President of Iran on the sidelines of the SCO Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, De

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh reveal second daughters name, Devi, share adorable family picture

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed the name of their second daughter, Devi Padukone Singh, on Dussehra. The Bollywood couple shared

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Honors 26/11 Victims in Mumbai, Reinforces Anti-Terrorism Commitment

U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio pays tribute to 26/11 victims in Mumbai, emphasizing the strong partnership between the U.S. and India against

Festival waste piles up on roads in Erode

Ranji Trophy: Hat-trick hero Sai Kishore bowls TN to innings win

The 29-year-old claims six wickets while fellow left-arm spinner Ajith Ram scalps four as Uttarakhand gets bundled out for 113 shortly after lunc

Why Ronaldo was fined exactly 255 despite his $1.2 billion net worth

Cristiano Ronaldo was fined just 255 by Portugals Football Federation for walking out of the national-team camp. The modest penalty stemmed from

MSVR Dandiya event mishap: 3 organizers surrender to police

Hyderabad: Three persons linked to the organisation of a Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul, where a temporary iron truss coll

Britain sends Typhoon fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Amid a heightening threat from Yemens Houthi rebels, Britain is bolstering its military assistance to Saudi Arabia. The UK is set to deploy RAF T

CBDT introduces Form 173A for tax exemption claims on government securities

Taxpayers claiming exemptions under Schedule IV, Table entries 13D and 13E of the Income-tax Act, 2025, must file Form 173A as per the Seventh Am

IMF releases economic outlook, CMRL payoff case updates, and more: The week in 5 charts

Over the past week, the International Monetary Fund released its economic growth outlook, Starlinks Elon Musk accused oligarchs of interfering in

Yaduveer Wadiyar performs Ayudha Puja ahead of Mysuru Dasara

Mysuru: The historic Amba Vilas Palace witnessed traditional Ayudha Puja celebrations as Mysurus annual Dasara festivities gathered momentum. Yad

Indian farmers fetch record prices for premium paddy as El Nino impacts production

Consumers may have to pay more for rice in the coming months as growers get over 1,000 a quintal than the minimum support price fixed for paddy

Three Arrested in Shiva Sharma Murder Case, Victims Mother Expresses Hope for Justice

In a significant development, three suspects, including Shraddha Dubey, have been arrested in the Shiva Sharma murder case in Lucknow. Three Arre

Utah woman quit nursing after 25 years to flip furniture after daughters nursery project. Now makes $8,000 a month

Cami Lane, a former Utah nurse, has transitioned into a flourishing furniture-flipping venture over the past two and a half years. What began wit

Rubio Hails India As Refining Superpower, US To Discuss Venezuela Oil Output With Reliance

Nandani, Kranti Make Big Gains In ICC Women's T20I Rankings

She has also reached a career-best 507 rating points: Reports

Death toll rises to 73 in Houthi strike on Yemen training camp in deadliest attack in months

A missile strike by Houthi rebels in southern Yemen killed 73 new military recruits early this week. The recruits were training at the al-Alam ca

Amit Shah attacks AAP govt over drug menace, promises to eradicate trade in Punjab by December 2029

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over the growing drug menace,

Available 24/7, sleep optional: Harsh Goenkas hilarious take on Vinod Khoslas Chief of Staff job requirements

Businessman Harsh Goenka took a hilarious dig at Vinod Khoslas Chief of Staff job listing, mocking its demanding work hours, 24/7 availability an

All stakeholders must work together to resolve sugarcane growers issues: Karnataka CM D. K. Shivakumar

CM says meeting with farmers, sugar factory owners and government representatives will be convened; Ministers asked to prepare for local body pol

Four crew members spent 365 days in a 1,700 sq ft, 3D-printed Mars habitat in isolation. How could it help NASA prepare for living on the Moon?

NASA's CHAPEA mission, which simulates living on Mars, involves four crew members in a controlled environment. The study focuses on how humans ma

Wild Elephant Found Dead Near Karadigudda Lake in Chamrajnagar, Samples Sent for Investigation

A wild elephant was discovered dead near Karadigudda Lake in Chamrajnagar, prompting an investigation into the cause of death. Wild Elephant Foun

Rubio calls India a refining superpower, says US to discuss Venezuela oil with Reliance

During his visit to India, Marco Rubio emphasized the country's refining capabilities for heavy crude oil. He noted that Indian companies have oi

YatriKart, MMG Group ink 120 crore deal to open 1,000 retail stores

Under the five-year partnership, MMG Group will fund store infrastructure, while YatriKart will manage operations as it targets a network of 5,00

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka move Delhi High Court against extension of judicial custody

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka approached the Delhi High Court challenging their judicial custody, with their

CM Shivakumar to Hold Meeting With Sugarcane Farmers, Factory Owners After Dasara

They had also given a call for 'Hubballi Chalo' to lay siege to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday but suspended it following discussions be

Rubio backs US-Russia-China talks on nuclear arms control, says it would be positive for world

Marco Rubio expressed support for high-level arms control discussions among the US, Russia, and China. He highlighted the importance of communica

Pranav Soorma breaks Asian record to win gold in discuss throw at Para Asian Games

India added more medals at the Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Tuesday, with Pranav Soorma and Ram Ratan Singh securing the top two positions

Asian Para Games: Simran Strikes Gold, Debutant Tejalben Gets Bronze In Women's 200m T12 Event

T12 classification covers athletes with moderate visual impairment: Reports

Abhijit Dipke Urges Supporters to Celebrate Festivals with Family and Reject Hatred

Abhijit Dipke calls on supporters to spend time with family during festivals and to combat hatred in a recent video message. Abhijit Dipke Urges

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh announce name of second baby

On September 19, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh embraced parenthood once again with the birth of their second daughter. They disclosed her na

Jailer 2: Why Moorthy Anna is our spirit animal

Thanks to his one-liners and antics, Namo Narayanas Moorthy in Jailer 2 has already become an internet sensation, with memes calling him the spir

Fact-Check: This Image Showing Neha Bora and Shashi Tharoor Is AI-Altered

The image was altered using AI. The original one shows Bora with YouTuber Dhruv Rathee.

The UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis to include 'defensive' air patrols

Britain is increasing military support for Saudi Arabia in response to Houthi attacks on its cities. Royal Air Force Typhoon jets will conduct de

Investigation Reveals Initial Target in Tiger Shroff Shooting Was Another Celebrity

In a shocking twist, initial investigations reveal that Tiger Shroff was not the original target in a recent shooting incident. Investigation Rev

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh introduce baby Devi; know the spiritual significance of her name

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed the name of their younger daughter, Devi Padukone Singh, sharing a heartwarming

We are Gandhians: Dipke Rejects Nepal, Bangladesh Protest Parallels

People talk about Nepal or Bangladesh, but look at our comrades: they went to jail smiling, without being provoked. They continue to embody Gandh

UN experts urge India to curb force against unarmed student protesters

The UN experts said in a statement that this crackdown reflects a broader, troubling pattern, adding that they alerted the Indian authorities on

Harish Bhat resigns as non-executive and non-independent director of Trent

Harish Bhat, who joined Trent's board in April 2014, has resigned effective October 17, citing growing professional and personal commitments in a

BJP politicizing Punjabs issues while sheltering gangsters: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Marco Rubio Highlights India as Key Economic Partner for the U.S. Amid Upcoming Trade Deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes Indias importance as an economic partner and hints at a forthcoming trade deal during his visit. M

India is a refining superpower, can process Venezuelan oil: Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday described India as a refining superpower, adding that the US delegation will discuss with Reliance a

From Techies To Yoga Instructors, India-New Zealand FTA Opens 5,000 Work Visa Slots For Indians

PM Modi Lauds RSS Remarkable Century of Service, Bhagwats Vijayadashami Address

The prime minister said Bhagwat spoke at length on a wide range of issues, including national progress and social unity, the need for self-relian

No Secret Takedowns: Punjab

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that authorities seeking to block online content must provide the affected user with a copy of the bl

India-New Zealand FTA Expected to Double Trade in Coming Years, Boost Employment and Investment: Experts

Experts foresee the India-New Zealand FTA doubling trade within two to three years, enhancing employment and investment opportunities. India-New

EAM Jaishankar, UAE counterpart discuss deeper economic ties

Mumbai: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a me

India made great progress in diversifying oil: Rubio

Early U.S. flu season, current strain may signal risk for younger people; doctors urge shots

Scientists say new mutation may leave younger people less protected. Just 58 million U.S. adults got a flu shot last season vs 75 million in 2019

School holiday tomorrow, October 21: Check state-wise list to see if your school is closed

School Holiday Tomorrow, October 21, 2026: Schools across India will follow different schedules amid ongoing Dussehra and Durga Puja vacations. H

India marks Dasara burnings and Durga immersions | In pictures

From idol immersions to Ravana effigy burnings, visuals from across the country as communities mark the end of Navratri with Dasara, Vijayadasham

Punjabs drug trade worse than reports suggest: Shah

Prestige Estates to launch 40K cr worth homes for sale in H2 of FY27

Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects Ltd will launch residential properties worth Rs 40,000 crore in the second half of this fiscal year, a 2.5

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over 'eviction notice' to Race Course Mosque in New Delhi

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the failure of the waqf authorities to defend the mosque was also alarming

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over 'eviction notice' to Race Course Mosque in New Delhi

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the failure of the waqf authorities to defend the mosque was also alarming

E-commerce Growth Has Limited Impact on Fresh Produce Trade, Says Former Azadpur Mandi Secretary

Despite rising e-commerce, traditional markets remain resilient in the fresh produce sector, according to Rajkumar Bhatia. E-commerce Growth Has

Karnataka CM Shivakumar asks ministers to gear up for local body polls

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has directed his Cabinet colleagues to prepare for the forthcoming local body elections. The State Election Commissi

India is a refining superpower: Rubio

Rubio said the US delegation will discuss with Reliance about producing oil in Venezuela

Islamic State-linked militants kill at least 48 civilians in eastern Mali, sources say

Islamic State-linked militants conducted attacks in the Menaka region of Mali, resulting in at least 48 deaths. These attacks were reportedly in

Kharge Says He Will Explain Concerns Over SIR, Delimitation and Womens Quota to PM Modi

Kharge's remarks came when journalists sought his reaction to Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's letter to him.

Rubio says India-US trade deal is very, very close after Jaishankar meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations for a trade deal with India are approaching completion. He highlighted discussions wit

CJP to move Delhi HC for urgent hearing to release Das, Ranka

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will now knock the doors of the Delhi High Court, requesting an urgent night hearing on Tuesday, Octob