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Weather tomorrow October 21: IMD warns of heavy rain, gusty winds in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka – Check weather forecast for Delhi, Maharashtra, UP, Himachal, Assam
Local body polls in Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP welcomes Supreme Court directions, urges SEC to ensure free and fair elections
He ran away from home at 5 and spent years on Mumbai's streets; after building a business, Amin Sheikh opened a cafe where about 15 young people, many once homeless, now have jobs and housing support
Heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu for 2 more days: Schools shut in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari and Tenkasi; Chennai on yellow alert
West Bengal government sets up SIT headed by retired justice to probe Durga Puja pandal stampede
No Jantar Mantar protest call until it remains de-notified: CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to court
30% of India’s croplands technically suitable for solar agrovoltaics: Pralhad Joshi
Joshi also said the new PM-Kusum 2.0 includes a dedicated agrivoltaics component, with immense potential to expand India’s solar capacity while substantially benefiting farmers.
Politics
More politicsInsult to Opposition leaders: Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at Kiren Rijiju for replying to PM Modi letter
Ladakh Panchayat Polls To Be Held On November 21
Mumbai Police issue notices to 24 ''X'' accounts over Sabeer Bhatia's documentary
Business & economy
More businessBanned tobacco, suspect snacks seized in Mumbai; FDA crackdown nets ₹3.11 crore across Maharashtra
Judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion in trial related to 8-year-old data privacy scandal
'Boys have a message': Dipke shares Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's video after their release
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MoreAsian Para Games 2026 Day 4 LIVE Updates: Suvarna Raj Clinches Top Podium Spot To Earn India's 15th Gold Medal
Sexual offence charge rocks India's Asian Para Games contingent; swimmer faces lifetime ban
Man United captain Fernandes slams Carrick’s tactics after Como hammering
'Can't defend that' - Australia's batting deficiencies exposed
Entertainment
MoreRanbir Kapoor apologises after being brutally trolled for saying 'Aakhir mein ant sacchai aur achchai ki
'I Had A Slip Of Tongue': Ranbir Kapoor Apologises For Dussehra Speech Gaffe At Ramayana Chennai Event
'Shouldn't have come if unwell': Subodh Uniyal defends public reprimand of Daler Mehndi
Viral: Ranbir Kapoor Says 'Achchai Ka Ant' Instead Of 'Jeet' In Dussehra Speech, Gets Trolled
Health
Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study
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Science
NASA JPL Celebrates 90 Years of Innovation and Exploration
JWST detects heavy elements near black hole at Milky Way’s center — Live Science
White dwarfs can be green (artist's illustration), a colour that no other form of star exhibits.
Who Is Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Anusandhan National Research Foundation CEO, Speaking At NDTV World Summit 2026
Education
NTRUHS alleges misinformation over seat allocation to reserved category students
Six-Day Management Development Programme under RAMP concludes at Waqar Knowledge Centre Bandipora.
JKBOSE removes 20% minimum marks requirement for Re-evaluation of answer scripts
From smart classrooms to robotics labs: Gujarat government schools emerge as a preferred choice
World
Kuwait-flagged tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; all safe
Oil rises as U.S. orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions
Missiles strike Ukraine's capital after U.S. envoy visits Russia
Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects
Lifestyle
Over 700 Durga idols immersed in Hooghly river till 7 p.m.
World's Largest Honeybees In Himalayas Produce A Rare Honey Known For Causing Hallucinations
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Did Bryan Johnson say he is of Jesus lineage? Longevity billionaire disputes The Telegraph
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How to check a viral WhatsApp forward before you share it
Seven quick checks — from reverse image search to reading the date — that catch most fake forwards in under five minutes.
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Lost money to an online fraud? What to do in the first hour
Speed matters. The order in which to call 1930, block your bank access and save the evidence.
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Repo rate explained: how an RBI decision reaches your home-loan EMI
The Monetary Policy Committee changes one number. Here is how it travels to your bank, your loan and your fixed deposit.
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How a Lok Sabha election works, from nomination to counting day
543 seats, one vote each, and a long chain of checks in between. A step-by-step guide.
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