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Festival season: No local vendor or hawker should be ‘evicted or deprived of livelihoods,’ NHRC tells states

The NHRC statement came amid complaints about the “unnecessary” removal of local vendors and hawkers in various cities, the seizure of their goods, the imposition of fines, and harassment.

SC issues notice to Centre over Central Vista library plan, seeks reply in 3 weeks

The Supreme Court has urged the Centre to submit a comprehensive report regarding library facilities. The inquiry centers on the designated space for the current book collection within the Central Vista project framework. Since 2011, around two lakh books have been stored without being unpacked, prompting worries from…

How Evans defied history to become Britain's first world rally champion in 25 years

Elfyn Evans has been the nearly-man of world rally until he finally emulated the feats of Colin McRae and Richard Burns.

How to store curry leaves and pudina at home: Easy ways to keep them fresh for months

Curry leaves and pudina tend to spoil rapidly due to their moisture content, which can lead to unnecessary waste. However, with appropriate storage techniques, these herbs can remain fresh for several months. The ideal method for preserving curry leaves is freezing, while pudina can be kept in ice cube trays.…

US Midterms: Five Issues Shaping The Vote

A Pew survey found economic issues easily topped voters' worries, while a September Emerson poll put the Iran war, jobs, tariffs, gas prices, immigration and AI regulation among the most important factors in voting decisions.

Delhi riots: HC rejects pleas seeking FIR against political leaders over 'hate speeches'

Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan begin march in Pakistan

Thousands have taken to the streets after talks between authorities and Khan's party ended in deadlock.

Oscar Wilde’s famous quote may be wrongly attributed: The story behind "I have nothing to declare except my genius'

In 1882, Oscar Wilde stepped onto the shores of New York to kick off an extensive speaking tour across America. When a customs official inquired about his possessions, he reportedly delivered one of his famed quips. Yet, historians have debated the authenticity of this exchange as contemporary records are lacking.…

Mysterious pneumonia: Plague lab researcher dies

Protesters demand FIR over sexual harrasment claim

‘He was openly radicalized’: Aviation veteran on Flydubai attack, security gaps and emergency landing | Exclusive

Aviation veteran Alastair Rosenschein said signs of the Flydubai co-pilot’s radicalization were visible to security services, colleagues and family. He praised Indian Captain Smit Machchhar’s bravery and called for stronger crew screening, psychological testing and international information sharing.

Rupee trades in narrow range against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee hovered around the crucial 96 mark on Monday (October 5, 2026), pressured by elevated crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund outflows, as the RBI’s rate decision is due

Asian Games tour diary: Earthquake warnings, getting lost underground and a city too polite to say ‘no’

Asian Games tour diary: Notes from a city too polite to say no

Wall Street’s $10B India hospital bet stirs bill fight

BSNL pay scale freeze: why employees are threatening a strike

Employees want the government to relax the affordability rule for salary revision, while BSNL’s losses keep the proposal on hold

Novartis India share price jumps 10% | What lies ahead for the stock?

Novartis India shares surged nearly 10% on 5 October, reflecting a broader stock market recovery. Analysts noted that the stock needs to maintain levels above ₹2,100 to sustain positive momentum, with support around ₹1,900.

Bizarre! Ali Khan's wide ball goes for six, batter gets only five runs - Watch

A bizarre incident in the Canada's premier T10 cricket league semi-final saw Ali Khan’s wide bouncer clear the boundary, but Toronto Sixers received only five runs. Under MCC laws, a ball not hit by the bat counts as four, plus one for the wide. Toronto beat Mississauga Masters by nine runs and reached the final,…