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PM Modi greets people on Vijayadashami, wishes happiness and prosperity

The festival celebrates Lord Rama's vanquishing the 10-headed demon king Ravana, and symbolises the triumph of good over evil

Delhi to get warmer in coming days; IMD issues rain alert for South India

Delhi is forecast to remain dry on October 20, with temperatures of 17-33°C; IMD has warned of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala

Delhi Traffic Police issues Dussehra advisory, urges advance planning

Traffic diversions will be enforced on major arterial roads in East Delhi between 5 pm and 8 pm, as required, due to the expected heavy movement of vehicles and pedestrians

Delhi Police transfers trespassing case against CJP leaders to Crime Branch

Police have now transferred the case to the Inter State Cell unit of Crime Branch for further investigation

Three Meitei men killed in Manipur militant ambush, protests erupt

Three Meitei villagers were killed and three injured in a militant ambush in Manipur, triggering protests outside the chief minister's residence as security forces launched a combing operation.

Rock Machine: The renegades who changed Indian rock's frequency forever

Formed in 1984 in what was then Bombay, Rock Machine began as a covers band before betting on originals. Its first overseas tour came in 1988, when it travelled to Soviet Union for Festival of India

Remembering guitarist Mahesh Tinaikar: 'Brothers right until we die…'

Mahesh was the greatest guitar player in our country, a self-taught musician who played his music through his soul. If god was a guitarist, he would play like Mahesh

Delhi Lok Adalat on October 25: How to settle your pending traffic challans

Delhi motorists can seek settlement of eligible pending traffic challans at the National Lok Adalat on October 25. Here is how to check eligibility, download the required slip and attend hearing

Loud phone calls, music on trains may cost passengers ₹1,000 or jail time

Southern Railway has directed its divisions to warn passengers against loud phone calls and music played on speakers, citing provisions of the Railways Act

Peaceful protest is a right, but protesters' credentials matter: Bombay HC

The court was hearing a PIL against alleged police brutality and detention of persons who are taking out peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with the protests in Delhi

Meerut death sentences: How often do women face execution in India?

Two death sentences in Meerut have renewed attention on women facing capital punishment. Historical records and recent data reveal how rare executions remain

Three suspects in Tiger Shroff firing detained at Kota railway station

Three unidentified assailants opened fire at Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening

Tiger Shroff firing: Maharashtra CM vows action against accused, handlers

The police have obtained important leads about the identification of the accused and will arrest them soon, Fadnavis told reporters in Nagpur

NIA court acquits two Pulwama men in 2021 Srinagar grenade blast case

The court acquitted Adil Farooq Bhat and Imran Nazir Najar of charges under the UAPA, IPC and Arms Act, citing insufficient evidence and lapses in the investigation into the August 2021 grenade attack

Delhi to see cool morning, clear skies; IMD forecasts rain in South India

Delhi is forecast to remain dry with a maximum temperature of around 32°C on Monday, while Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rain

Tiger Shroff firing case: Actor seen with bandages on chest, arm; probe on

The actor was seen with bandages on his chest and one arm in a video from his residence after gunmen opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening

Rajnath Singh expresses grief over Sangrur road accident that killed 8

A speeding car rammed into MGNREGA workers who were drinking water by the roadside in Alisher village in Punjab's Sangrur district when the incident occured

Unidentified persons fire at Tiger Shroff in Juhu; no injuries reported

"A massive manhunt has been launched to nab those involved, with specialised teams checking CCTV footage of the area for leads"

Southern India braces for water stress and droughts amid deficient monsoon

Deficient monsoon rainfall has triggered water shortages and crop losses across southern India, putting pressure on reservoirs, rural livelihoods and inter-state water-sharing arrangements.

Statsguru: Don't blame stubble burning alone for poor air quality

Farm fires are seasonal, but year-round emissions from power plants and persistently high PM2.5 levels underline the need for a broader clean-air strategy