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17 feared trapped after under-construction building collapses in Bengaluru

At least 17 people were feared trapped after a building collapsed in Horamavu Agara area in the eastern part of Bengaluru, PTI reported. Rescue operations are underway.  "17 people are feared trapped inside the building and rescue operation is being carried out in a coordinated effort w

Bengaluru rain havoc: 20 flights delayed, 4 diverted to Chennai. Yelahanka hit hardest by night downpour

Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Monday night caused chaos at the Bengaluru airport, delaying at least 20 flights and leading to the diversion of several fl

China's first reaction to Ladakh truce with India: 'Reached a solution'

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with India to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh. "In recen

'Exact a price': Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha vows revenge for Kashmir terror attack

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said he has asked security forces to "exact a price" from terrorists who carried

Cyclone Dana expected to form over Bay of Bengal by Oct 23: IMD

The cyclonic circulation over central Andaman Sea is expected to intensify into Cyclone Dana by October 23 (Wednesday) and it is expected to reach nor

World News

Australian Senator Thorpe faces flak for showing ‘utter disrespect’ to King Charles amid cancer treatment: ‘Disgusting’

King Charles on Monday arrived at the Australian Parliament to deliver a speech as he met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other leaders

Iran Used Secret Weapon Deadlier Than Nukes On Arab Nation? IRGC General Amid Fears Of Israel Attack

Iranian Brig. Gen. Ebrahim Rostami made a bold claim amid tensions with Israel & US. Rostami reportedly said that Iran has weapons that are &ldquo

Ahead of BRICS summit, Vladimir Putin lauds PM Modi's efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict

Putin expressed Russia's interest in a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, stating that negotiations were halted by Ukraine. Russian p

India stays away from signing on China’s OBOR initiative at SCO meet

India didn’t join the other nine members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in backing China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR) conne

China's first reaction to Ladakh truce with India: 'Reached a solution'

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with India to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh. "In recent times, China and India have maintained close communication on relevant issues on the China-India border through diplomatic and military channels. At

Business News

Gold at record high as Middle east tensions spark haven demand

Gold reached a record high as escalating Middle East conflicts saw investors flock to safety, even as mixed data on the US economy dashed hopes for large rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. Bullion rose as much as 0.2% to $2,698.50, topping Thursday’s all-time high by about a dollar

Meet man who was once richer than Mukesh Ambani, lost Rs 12000 crore net worth, is now homeless, know his tragic story

Raymonds and Singhania's family have been making headlines since the announcement of Chairman and Managing Director, Gautam Singhania's divorce with w

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by over ₹100 from today. Check latest rates’

The Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on Wednesday hiked the prices of commercial LPG cylinders by ₹101.5 per cylinder in its monthly revision of price

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma launches fund to invest in AI, EV startups

Paytm founder and chief executive officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma launched a Category II Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) ‘VSS Investments Fund’ with

Akbar Al Baker, who helmed Qatar Airways for 27 years as CEO, to step down. Badr Al-Meer named his successor

Akbar Al Baker, the chief executive officer of Qatar Airways, will step down from his post after helming the state-run carrier for 25 years. “Qatar

Tech News

‘AI must be safe for society’: PM Modi on deepfakes at G20 meet

PM Narendra Modi highlights concerns over negative use of AI at G20 virtual summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reiterated his concern about deepf

Anti-pollution masks: Save yourself from poor air quality index with these top picks

It’s that time of the year again when air pollution levels rise. The festive season of Diwali and Dussehra, coupled with the winter onset, is like f

How to search for a song on YouTube by simply whistling or humming a tune

How many times have you woken up with a tune stuck in your head, and you just can’t remember the lyrics but also can’t let go of the tune until yo

New virus targets Android phone, steals call records, passwords and other sensitive data of users

A dangerous virus that has been targeting Android phones is hacking into call records of users, stealing passwords and other sensitive data. The gover

Drupal launches Drupal 11, the latest version of the Open Source CMS

Drupal 11 continues enhancing the strengths of the platform. It makes structured content, workflows, and content governance more flexible and easier for ambitious builders. Drupal 11 is designed to empower ambitious site builders to build exceptional websites and to accelerate Drupal's innovation,

Entertainment News

Prabhas' The Raja Saab new poster unveiled ahead of his birthday: 'Royal retreat awaits'

Prabhas fans were treated with an update on The Raja Saab ahead of his birthday. The producers of the upcoming romantic horror-comedy shared a new look of Prabhas on Monday, October 21. The picture was shared by the film's official Twitter handle, while teasing with an announcement. Prab

Akhanda 2 launched with a pooja ceremony

The highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster Akhanda was officially announced today, titled Akhanda 2: Thaandavam. This much-awaited project marks

Taylor Swift's São Paulo concert shatters records with largest-ever crowd, 'not moved on from the fan’s death.’

Despite grappling with the loss of a beloved fan, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour extended its remarkable streak of achievements, drawing the largest crowd e

Shah Rukh Khan greets fans at midnight with signature pose on 58th birthday, says ‘I am a mere actor’

Actor Shah Rukh Khan marked his midnight appearance when fans waited outside his Mumbai bungalow, Mannat on his birthday. Shah Rukh turned 58. As a pa

Ganapath box office collection day 3: Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon film shows no growth, earns ₹7 cr over opening weekend

Ganapath box office collection: Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon's action entertainer has shown absolutely no growth over the opening weekend. The film co

Sports News

The Curious Case Of Brad Pitt And A Formula 1 Car. Details Here

Get ready to witness actor Brad Pitt in the driver's seat of real Formula One car. Yes, you read it right. The Fight Club star will drive at British G

Sudirman Cup: Doubts linger over India's participation with visa issues

India's participation in the prestigious Sudirman Cup lingers in doubt with the visa applications of the entire 23-member contingent, including PV Sin

Iga Swiatek drags Madrid Open scheduling after runner-up finish

Speaking in her runner-up speech, Swiatek congratulated Sabalenka on her win and said that the Belarusian deserved the win. She also expressed her des

Vignesh Shivan shares pics as he watches IPL match with Nayanthara in Chennai, Anirudh joins them. See posts

Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan and wife-actor Nayanthara recently attended the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in Chenna

Neeraj Chopra becomes World No.1 in men’s javelin rankings

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has claimed number one ranking in men’s javelin for the first time. Neeraj Chopra has topped the charts with 1455 points, 22 ahead of Grenada’s Anderson Peters. On 30 August, 2022, the Indian javelin throw ace rose to World No. 2, but was stuck behind P

Science News

NASA warns of a massive 48-foot, house-sized asteroid moving towards Earth at high speed today

A house-sized asteroid is set to fly past Earth on 20 October. Known as 2024 SH1, the asteroid measures around 48 feet across. It will safely pass by at a distance of 1,520,000 miles. NASA confirms there is no danger to our planet. What Are Asteroids? Asteroids, often called minor planets, orb

NASA warns of solar storm hitting Earth today amid increased activity, fiery eruptions on Sun

The Sun is experiencing a sudden surge in activity with a significant rise in the number of sunspots which are sending plumes of hot plasma out into s

Europe’s Ariane 6 launcher passes key engine firing test: European Space Agency

ESA officials earlier reported a “light anomaly” during the test in French Guiana, which involved igniting the core-stage Vulcain 2.1 engine. Euro

Two Spacewalkers Exit Station for Communications, Solar Array Work

Moghbeli, designated extravehicular crew member 1 (EV1), is wearing a suit with red stripes. O’Hara, designated extravehicular crew member 2 (EV 2),

Scientists discover ancient tectonic plate that disappeared 20 million years ago

It is estimated that the Pontus plate formed part of the world’s crust before the break up of the supercontinent Pangaea but it got subducted beneat

Health News

World Osteoporosis Day 2024: Everyday habits that can weaken your bone health, expert tips for stronger bones

World Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on October 20, to raise awareness around the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis&nb

Can infertility be temporary? Check out these tips to boost fertility

Can infertility be temporary? Health expert reveals factors influencing your chance of conceiving and share tips to boost fertility. Infertility is of

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

In a recent clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from the United States of America (USA) assessed and compared the effectiveness

Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A new brief reveals that smoking remains one of the leading causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disease that causes

India announces breakthroughs in diagnosing tuberculosis and sickle cell anaemia patients

  Rajiv Bahl, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), at the 19th International Conference on Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) in India 2024, announced new projects and advances in public health.  He highlighted significant progress in TB diagnosis: a ne

Politics News

'Partnership can't be built on unilateral agendas': S Jaishankar in Pakistan

External Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday emphasised the importance of genuine partnerships and peace and stability for development and growth at the 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Islamabad, Pakistan. He stated that activities across borders characterised by terrorism a

Complaint against Mamata Banerjee over tit-for-tat arrest warning

Suvendu Adhikari files complaint against Mamata Banerjee for criminal intimidation and threats. Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly S

Ashok Gehlot shares Sachin Pilot's video message after PM Modi's ‘infighting’ jab

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot shares a video message by Sachin Pilot urging people to vote for Congress. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday s

Chandrababu Naidu granted regular bail in skill development case

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday was granted regular bail in the skill development case. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday w

PM Narendra Modi to disburse 15th PM-KISAN tranche in Jharkhand

Under PM-KISAN, the government provides income support of ₹6,000 a year to farmers with a valid enrolment, paid in three equal cash transfers of ₹