National News
Those who provide shelter to terrorists won't be spared now, says PM Modi
Narendra Modi is in Lucknow today to attend the historic Aishbagh Ramlila and became the first Prime Minister to do so.
Militants hurl grenade at CRPF convoy in Kashmir’s Shopian, nine injured
Seven civilians and two paramilitary troopers were injured on Tuesday when suspected militants hurled a grenade at security forces in a south Kashmir village, police said.
I found Jayalalithaa 'very attractive' and fell in love with her, says Markandey Katju
Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju today revealed that he fell in love with Jayalalithaa when he was young as he found her ‘very attractive’ although it was a one-sided, unrequited love.
Telangana govt adds 21 new districts to redraw map
In a major administrative measure, nearly two-and-half years after it came into existence as India's 29th state, Telangana's map was redrawn on Tuesday with the creation of 21 new districts.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat backs cow vigilantes, says ‘they work under law’
Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat today came in for the rescue of cow protectors saying that they operate under law.
International News
India opposes Russia’s military exercise with ‘terror sponsor’ Pakistan
Ahead of the annual bilateral summit, India has informed Moscow that it is opposed to Russia’s military exercise with Pakistan, a state which “sponsors and practices terrorism as a matter of State policy”.
Turkish govt orders arrest of 125 police officers
The Turkish government today issued arrest warrants against 125 police officers, who are suspected of having ties with Islamic preacher Fetullah Gulen, who was accused of being the mastermind of the country's failed attempted coup in July.
Brazil hints supporting India’s bid to join Nuclear Suppliers Group
A day after China said that it was ready to discuss Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership issue with India, Brazil, which had initially opposed New Delhi’s entry into the 48-member group, has hinted to back the south Asian country’s bid.
Business News
Stop using Galaxy Note7, turn off device: Samsung
South Korean tech giant Samsung has urged all Galaxy Note7 smartphone users to power the devices down and stop using them while it investigates reports of fires in the devices.
Facebook makes Workplace app available for all companies
Buoyed by the positive response from over 1,000 companies that are currently using Workplace (formerly known as Facebook at Work), the company has announced to make the app available to all.
Piramal Enterprises to acquire five Janssen Pharmaceutica drugs for over Rs 1000 crore
Piramal Enterprises on Monday announced that it will acquire five anaesthesia and pain management injectable products from Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, in an all -cash deal
Entertainment News
Shilpa Shetty's father Surendra Shetty passes away in Mumbai
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty's father, Surendra Shetty passed away on 11th October (Wednesday ) due to heart attack at Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital.
Saying ‘I love you’ is a big deal these days: Ranveer- Vaani’s ‘Befikre’ trailer proves it
After a string of kissing posters released in the past few months, the trailer of ‘Befikre’ was unveiled yesterday. The trailer took the chemistry of actors Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor to a new pedestal. The trailer writes one thing on the wall absolutely clear, that these days saying ‘I Love You’ is one of the most threatening things for the young at heart.
Sports News
Ashwin bowls India to series whitewash; Kiwis beaten by 321-runs on 4th Day of 3rd Test
With a massive 321-runs victory in third Test of the three-match series, India today completed a 3-0 whitewash of New Zealand at Indore.
Sunil Gavaskar to present Test mace to Team India skipper Virat Kohli after Indore Test
Indian Test Captain Virat Kohli will be presented with the Test championship mace after the end of the third and final Test against New Zealand at the Holkar Stadium here, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.
The BCCI has called for a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 15 to discuss the interim order passed by the Supreme Court on Lodha Panel recommendations ahead of the next hearing on October 17.
