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'Values that inspired Capt Smit': RSS chief hails flydubai pilot

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France looks to give Rafale anti-radar punch with new Hammer variant

France aims to equip its Rafale jets with the Hammer XLR variant to enhance capabilities against enemy air defenses. This new weapon features a turbojet engine for extended-range strikes in heavily defended areas. The ca…

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India-New Zealand FTA comes into force; new visa categories for Indians, zero-duty access for exports

The FTA includes two new Temporary Employment Entry (TEE) visa categories for Indian nationals

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'Vote Chori Ki Raasleela’: Youth Congress burns Ravan effigy with Gyanesh's face

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Schmidt’s Anthropic stake may yield $15–20 billion, hinges on 1% holding

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt owns about 1% of Anthropic, according to Bloomberg, setting him up for a massive windfall from the Claude maker’s upcoming IPO. Schmidt invested tens of millions of dollars in Anthropic’s 2…

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Ravana's ‘descendants’ in Jodhpur gather to mourn him

In Jodhpur, the Dave Godha community observes Dussehra as a day of mourning rather than celebration. After the traditional burning of Ravana's effigies, they conduct rituals honoring his legacy. This community perceives…

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230 years, 3km radius, 20,000 spectators a day: Inside Varanasi’s living Ramayana

Ramnagar Ramlila has been performed for over 200 years, attracting thousands of active participants and spectators yearly. The unique event transforms the town of Ramnagar into significant locations from the Ramayana epi…

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India voices concern over UN's liquidity situation in 2026, says unpaid assessment are at ‘unacceptably high levels’

The U.S. is the single largest financial contributor to the UN, paying 22% of the regular budget and 27% of the peacekeeping budget

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Human-AI Indian Music Label Raagverse Launches With ‘Janaa Hai Toh Jao’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Raagverse, a new Indian music label that pairs human songwriting with AI production tools, will release its first album, “Janaa Hai Toh Jao,” on Oct. 20. The label is the latest venture from Amita Madhvani, CEO of Equino…

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Dense breasts, missed lumps: Oncologist shares why breast cancer is caught late

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Can you face criminal charges for criticising SC judgment? Karnataka high court answers

Karnataka high court quashed an FIR against 13 men who criticized a Supreme Court judgment through posters. The court determined that the slogans did not promote enmity or outrage religious feelings as alleged. The polic…

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India and Australia hold joint wargames as China becomes more assertive in the Indo-Pacific

India and Australia have begun their joint army exercise AUSTRAHIND in Thiruvananthapuram from October 19 to November 1. About 120 personnel from both nations are participating with a focus on improving maritime security…

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Who is Ben Treloar? Australian umpire set to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Australian umpire Ben Treloar will officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in India, while Indian umpire Parashar Joshi will travel to Australia to officiate in two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup game as part…

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Declared dead: Indian voters fight to get back on electoral rolls

The name deletions have triggered a political storm, with opposition parties and youth groups staging near-daily protests in New Delhi and elsewhere.

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Anurag Kashyap and Vasan Bala Present Mumbai Cab Thriller ‘Aakhri Ride’ for Halloween Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vasan Bala have come on board to present “Aakhri Ride,” a short thriller set over a single Halloween night in Mumbai, which will release worldwide on Oct. 31. The film will go out on…

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India's Russian oil in focus as Rubio visits major Reliance refinery

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicks off a three-day visit to India on Monday in the finance hub of Mumbai, before heading to Jamnagar, home to a major oil refinery owned by industrial titan Reliance Industries. Rubio…

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Mansa DC's gunman opens fire at family, kills son, self; wife crtical

In Mansa, a gunman assigned to the deputy commissioner opened fire on his family members. He killed the officer and his elder son and injured his wife and younger son. The violent incident occurred shortly before Union H…

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‘India is a land of diversity’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Vijayadashami - top quotes

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Engineer quits after 4 months, now grows organic for 50 customers

Jobandeep Singh embraced his roots after earning a mechanical engineering degree, opting to return to his village for a life in farming. By cultivating organic crops on four acres and selling directly to around 50 custom…

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‘Give Sooryavanshi harsh truth’: Ex-cricketer explains Gambhir, management’s approach

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a talented 15-year-old cricketer, is still waiting for his big break in the Indian senior team. Despite his impressive glimpses, established players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma keep taking…