IDBI Bank divestment: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says Congress, UPA govt used banks, financial institutions as personal entities • IRCTC hotels case: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu Prasad, others • Arshdeep Singh scripts history, becomes first Indian to 150 T20I wickets • Fungus in Rs 230 butter pack: Panel orders Rs 2L payout, refers case to FSSAI
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Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleges the Congress-led governments pressured bank employees to lend at their whim
The Hindu
Special Judge Prashant Kumar adjourned the proceedings to November 19, noting that the prosecution did not oppose the pleas seeking adjournment
Times of India
Arshdeep Singh has made history as the first Indian bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets, accomplishing this remarkable feat during the fourth T20I match against New Zealand in Auckland. He achieved this milestone in just 103 matches across a span of over 1,577 da
Times of India
In Hyderabad, a woman discovered fungus in a packet of organic cooking butter she purchased. The commission determined that improper storage led to the contamination of the product sold by the retailer. Both the retailer and manufacturer were found guilty of u
The Hindu
He said the reports that the judge of a district court, who is the father of the 17-year-old boy who allegedly drove the luxury car involved in the incident, had called him were baseless
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The Hindu
Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleges the Congress-led governments pressured bank employees to lend at their whim
Special Judge Prashant Kumar adjourned the proceedings to November 19, noting that the prosecution did not oppose the pleas seeking adjournment
He said the reports that the judge of a district court, who is the father of the 17-year-old boy who allegedly drove the luxury car involved in the incident, had called him were baseless
A 19-month-old male cub, KNG22, died on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) after being shot outside Kuno National Park, the first such case since Project Cheetah began in 2022; the Centre and Madhya Pradesh have set up separate probes
CM launches logo for ‘Festival of Kerala 2026’
Water over railway bridges between Ichchapuram and Jhadupudi halts services on the Chennai-Howrah main line
Global news through an Indian lens — diplomacy, conflict and the neighbourhood.
Times of India
Twitch streamer Nick "Lacy" has addressed a mix-up involving a $12,000 restaurant bill he thought he owed in Japan. Initially confused due to language issues, he later discovered he was only responsible for extra food. Realizing the impact of his comments, Lac
Times of India
Brittany Mahomes is spearheading a valuable initiative aimed at enhancing food allergy safety in restaurants throughout Kansas City with the 15 and FARE program. This initiative educates both eateries and locals on effective allergy management, with Joe's KC p
Times of India
Yair Lapid stated that the anti-Netanyahu bloc won the election while indicating the need for coalition talks. The bloc secured 67 seats in the Knesset, insufficient for a majority. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition obtained 53 seats, lacking a cle
NDTV
In June 2023, more than 12,000 people living on its lower slopes were moved to evacuation centres to protect them from ash and toxic gases.
NDTV
The case presents a diplomatic embarrassment for Beijing at a sensitive moment. Liu Haixing, minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, is scheduled to visit Dhaka from November 3 to 5.
The Hindu
“Conversations in Atlanta will provide an opportunity to discuss energy and supply chain challenges as well as identify ways to collectively address the impact of geopolitical tensions on economic security,” a U.S. State Department official said
Markets, Dalal Street, companies and the money moving India's economy.
Mint
IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh warns that higher airfares are inevitable as fuel costs soar. Find out why flight ticket prices could rise and what passengers should expect.
The festival will feature more than 30 artists across commercial music, indie, live performances and electronic music.
Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Bharat Electronics, Indian Oil Corporation, and Dixon Technologies, are among the 213 companies scheduled to announce their Q2 results today, October 30. Track the latest earnings announcements
Among sectors, Nifty IT was the top gainer, surging more than 2%, followed by Nifty Pharma, Nifty Healthcare and Nifty Private Bank indices. In contrast, selling was seen in Nifty FMCG, Nifty Metals, Nifty Realty and Nifty Oil & Gas.
Senior BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Ravindra Kishore Sinha, founder of SIS Group, passed away at his Noida residence, prompting widespread condolences.
eMudhra has appointed KPMG to independently review a security incident involving weak keys in eight TLS intermediate certificate authorities. The company says its India digital-signature, eSign and enterprise businesses remain unaffected, while it exits the gl
Startups, silicon and the digital systems rewiring Indian life.
YourStory
Priya Narasimhan of Indus Appstore and Sagar Gaonkar of Eloelo Group argued that India’s next 500 million users will come through AI-ready, locally priced platforms, and that sovereignty must extend beyond chips and models to app distribution, billing and data
Gadgets 360
YouTube Music and YouTube Premium had more than 150 million combined subscribers worldwide in the third quarter of 2026, up from 125 million earlier this year. The figures include free-trial users. The milestone follows subscription price increases in several
Gadgets 360
Bethesda is reportedly getting ready to announce the official title of the next Elder Scrolls game. According to a report, the long-awaited RPG is called The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel. Bethesda could reportedly announce the title close to the 15th anniversary
Gadgets 360
Infinix GT 50 Pro is now available for purchase in India. The handset was launched earlier this week as the latest gaming-focused smartphone from the brand. It sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Powering the handset is the MediaTek Dim
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The Vivo S70 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, according to leaked specifications. The SoC features four efficiency cores clocked at up to 2.8GHz, two performance cores clocked at 3GHz, and a prime core, delivering a peak clock speed of up to
The Hindu
Instagram’s latest foray into horizontal, long-form videos will transform how social media scrollers, content creators, and even streaming competitors operate
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.
Times of India
Scientists studying 3,000-year-old objects from China's Sanxingdui archaeological site have found silk traces on 101 artefacts, including bronze masks, gold, jade and ivory objects. Published in the journal Antiquity, the study suggests that ancient Shu people
Researchers at the University of Sydney are investigating the medicinal properties of honey from stingless bees. The honey has shown effectiveness against various bacterial and fungal pathogens, including difficult-to-treat strains. Findings suggest that sugar
The mission could help restore the functioning of India’s regional satellite navigation system NavIC; its development began following the 1999 Kargil War, when the U.S reportedly clamped down on GPS data access
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
Hindustan Times
Fish oil supplements are re-evaluated, as a study evaluated its effectiveness and what it means for neurodegenerative diseases.
The Hindu
Under MSMER-2023, there was a defined escalation path; now, action depends on MARB assessments being initiated, completed and acted upon within a reasonable timeframe
Hindustan Times
Cancer can affect young adults too, but its early signs are often overlooked. Oncologist explains symptoms, risk factors and importance of timely diagnosis.
The Hindu
The researchers found that CVT patients were more likely to have diets deficient in protein and folate. Elevated homocysteine levels, anaemia and alcohol consumption were also common among those diagnosed with the condition
The Hindu
An experimental therapy called CRMA-1001 is a remarkable development because, instead of targeting the virus directly, it silences the viral DNA; this is promising because current treatments rarely eliminate the DNA, which allows the virus to rebound
Hindustan Times
Winter mornings can raise blood pressure and put additional strain on the cardiovascular system, Dr Deep Das shares, along with precautionary measures.
Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.
Times of India
Arshdeep Singh has made history as the first Indian bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets, accomplishing this remarkable feat during the fourth T20I match against New Zealand in Auckland. He achieved this milestone in just 103 matches across a span of over 1,577 da
Mominul Haque picked up the injury while attempting a catch at short leg in West Indies' first innings of the Dhaka Test
Bangladesh took a 27-run first-innings lead but went to tea on 34 for 4 in their second innings, ahead by just 61 runs
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I LIVE Score Today: Mayank Yadav gave India their fourth wicket of the day against New Zealand as he dismissed Bevon Jacobs for 7.
England lost their first three matches of the tournament before ending their campaign with a 55-run win over Sri Lanka in Lahore on Thursday.
Sent in to bat, India managed 88 for five in six overs, riding on an explosive 11-ball 40 from Shashank Singh. In reply, Pakistan chased down the target, scoring 92 for two in just 3.5 overs.
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.
Hindustan Times
Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar shared a video of how her Karwa Chauth went with husband Nicholai Sachdev. Take a look.
Hindustan Times
Written and directed by Vinod Kapri, Pyre deals with themes like companionship, loneliness, and ageing.
Hindustan Times
Anil Kapoor recalled the time when Mannat, the sea-facing bungalow now owned by Shah Rukh Khan, was used for film shoots.
Hindustan Times
The music video, directed by Stillz, adds to the cross-cultural appeal with visuals that reflect both artists' musical identities.
Hindustan Times
After four decades in cinema and roles in more than 250 films, Paresh Rawal listed some of the movies that he considers good.
The Hindu
The painter, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 87, was understated and restrained, much like the Mahatma
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