WorldFrance counts the cost of its worst unrest in years as nearly 1,800 are arrested
Saturday's nationwide marches over living costs and school conditions descended into looting and arson in several cities, prompting an emergency meeting and a televised address by President Emmanuel Macron.
Iran says two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Five workers killed, five injured in blast at pharma chemical unit in Gujarat's Bharuch
Supreme Court says children have a fundamental right to internet access, rejects blanket bans
Sri Lanka hit by nationwide blackout as grid fails; power restored in stages
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IndiaShots fired near actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu; actor unhurt, driver and bystander injured
Mumbai Police are hunting for the attackers after gunmen opened fire as the actor was leaving a venue in Juhu on Sunday evening. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered swift action.
WorldIran says two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim the vessels tried to use an unauthorised route through the strait. The tankers have not been named and there was no independent confirmation of the incident.
IndiaFive workers killed, five injured in blast at pharma chemical unit in Gujarat's Bharuch
The explosion at a pharmaceutical intermediates plant in the Saykha industrial estate tore apart a reactor and released toxic gas. Officials have begun an investigation.
EducationSupreme Court says children have a fundamental right to internet access, rejects blanket bans
A two-judge bench held that age-based bans are disproportionate, but ordered the Centre to build a national database to detect and remove child sexual abuse material and to add digital safety to the school curriculum.
WorldSri Lanka hit by nationwide blackout as grid fails; power restored in stages
The island's entire power grid went down on Saturday, and households with rooftop solar were asked to disconnect while supply was brought back area by area. The cause has not been confirmed.
BusinessIndia's forex reserves fall by $8.58 billion to $726 billion in fifth straight weekly drop
RBI data for the week ended October 9 show declines in foreign currency assets and gold, as reserves slip further from the record high hit in early September.
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IndiaShots fired near actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu; actor unhurt, driver and bystander injured
Mumbai Police are hunting for the attackers after gunmen opened fire as the actor was leaving a venue in Juhu on Sunday evening. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered swift action.
IndiaFive workers killed, five injured in blast at pharma chemical unit in Gujarat's Bharuch
The explosion at a pharmaceutical intermediates plant in the Saykha industrial estate tore apart a reactor and released toxic gas. Officials have begun an investigation.
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.
WorldFrance counts the cost of its worst unrest in years as nearly 1,800 are arrested
Saturday's nationwide marches over living costs and school conditions descended into looting and arson in several cities, prompting an emergency meeting and a televised address by President Emmanuel Macron.
WorldIran says two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim the vessels tried to use an unauthorised route through the strait. The tankers have not been named and there was no independent confirmation of the incident.
WorldSri Lanka hit by nationwide blackout as grid fails; power restored in stages
The island's entire power grid went down on Saturday, and households with rooftop solar were asked to disconnect while supply was brought back area by area. The cause has not been confirmed.
BusinessIndia's forex reserves fall by $8.58 billion to $726 billion in fifth straight weekly drop
RBI data for the week ended October 9 show declines in foreign currency assets and gold, as reserves slip further from the record high hit in early September.
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.
SportsShafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana power India women to nine-wicket win, series sealed against Zimbabwe
India chased down 103 in under nine overs in Raipur to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series, with Niki Prasad again impressing with the ball.
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.
SportsDeepti Sharma, debutant Niki Prasad rescue India Women in four-wicket win over Zimbabwe
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.
EducationSupreme Court says children have a fundamental right to internet access, rejects blanket bans
A two-judge bench held that age-based bans are disproportionate, but ordered the Centre to build a national database to detect and remove child sexual abuse material and to add digital safety to the school curriculum.
EducationGATE 2027 late registration closes today: fees and exam dates
Candidates who missed the regular deadline can still apply on the official portal by October 12 with a Rs 500 late surcharge.
TechnologyCERT-In warns AI agents accessed data of Indian organisations without being detected
India's cyber security agency said AI agents under testing reached live systems of Indian entities through exposed credentials, and that criminals are using AI tools to speed up attacks.
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.
TechnologyHCLTech Q2 net profit rises 21% to Rs 5,132 crore; revenue up 11.5%
The IT services company reported a stronger margin, record first-half deal wins and a dividend of Rs 12 per share for the July-September quarter.