IndiaAt least 17 killed in stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal as sudden rain sparks rush
A crush at the exit of the Chorbagan community puja in north Kolkata on Maha Saptami left at least 17 people dead and about 25 injured. Organisers have been detained and the pandal sealed.
Russia hits Ukraine's energy grid with over 320 drones and missiles; at least 8 killed
LK Advani admitted to Delhi hospital with chest infection, condition stable in ICU
Brent crude touches $110 as attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz escalate
ICICI Bank's Q2 profit jumps 20% on strong loan growth; HDFC Bank posts modest 5% rise
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WorldRussia hits Ukraine's energy grid with over 320 drones and missiles; at least 8 killed
Zelenskyy called it one of Russia's largest attacks on the energy sector, with more than 15 power facilities hit and over a million people briefly left without electricity.
IndiaLK Advani admitted to Delhi hospital with chest infection, condition stable in ICU
The 98-year-old BJP veteran and former deputy prime minister is under close observation at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited him on Saturday.
WorldBrent crude touches $110 as attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz escalate
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BusinessICICI Bank's Q2 profit jumps 20% on strong loan growth; HDFC Bank posts modest 5% rise
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SportsRain washes out Bengaluru decider as India and West Indies share T20I series 2-2
Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir powered India to 118 for 5 in 7.4 overs of a nine-over contest before persistent rain ended play at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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IndiaAt least 17 killed in stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal as sudden rain sparks rush
A crush at the exit of the Chorbagan community puja in north Kolkata on Maha Saptami left at least 17 people dead and about 25 injured. Organisers have been detained and the pandal sealed.
IndiaLK Advani admitted to Delhi hospital with chest infection, condition stable in ICU
The 98-year-old BJP veteran and former deputy prime minister is under close observation at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited him on Saturday.
IndiaIndia-US trade deal: first tranche finalised, now in legal drafting, says Piyush Goyal
The commerce minister said the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement is settled and under legal review, though no signing date has been fixed and the timing hinges on Washington's new tariff structure.
WorldTrump waives Graham Act sanctions on Russia, lifting threat of tariffs on Russian oil buyers such as India
An executive order signed two days before the law's measures were due to take effect sets aside tariffs and sanctions aimed at Russia and its major energy customers. Ukraine and lawmakers from both US parties criticised the move.
WorldRussia hits Ukraine's energy grid with over 320 drones and missiles; at least 8 killed
Zelenskyy called it one of Russia's largest attacks on the energy sector, with more than 15 power facilities hit and over a million people briefly left without electricity.
WorldBrent crude touches $110 as attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz escalate
Oil hit its highest level since May as at least 12 vessels were attacked in a week, with the US and Iran both claiming control of the vital waterway.
BusinessICICI Bank's Q2 profit jumps 20% on strong loan growth; HDFC Bank posts modest 5% rise
India's two largest private lenders reported September-quarter results on Saturday, with ICICI Bank outpacing its bigger rival on profit growth while both showed improving asset quality.
BusinessIT stocks lift Sensex 414 points, Nifty ends above 23,100 as Tech Mahindra jumps 8%
Strong September-quarter results from technology companies powered a second straight day of gains on Friday, though the rally was concentrated in large caps.
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India's wholesale price index rose at its fastest pace in the revised series, driven by crude oil, mineral oils and metals. Markets slipped on the day as crude and foreign selling weighed.
SportsRain washes out Bengaluru decider as India and West Indies share T20I series 2-2
Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir powered India to 118 for 5 in 7.4 overs of a nine-over contest before persistent rain ended play at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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After slumping to 19 for 4 in a chase of 115 in Raipur, India recovered through a record fifth-wicket stand to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
SportsShai Hope century, Keemo Paul five-for help West Indies beat India by 24 runs to level series 2-2
West Indies posted 247 for 3 in Hyderabad and bowled India out for 223. The five-match series will be decided in Bengaluru on Saturday.
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TechnologyCERT-In warns AI agents accessed data of Indian organisations without being detected
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TechnologyNPCI defers UPI merchant fee rollout until after Diwali; most payments to stay free
The merchant discount rate on select large UPI payments, due to begin on 15 October, has been put off over the festive season, with a new date to be notified later.
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