Weather tomorrow, October 19: Heavy rain warnings for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana till October 24; check city-wise IMD forecast

SEBI’s SME IPO plan may cut costs, but liquidity concerns remain

Scrapping mandatory market-making and full underwriting could lower listing costs, but experts caution that smaller trading lots will not guarantee exits from thinly traded shares

"BJP has turned Goa into its piggy bank": Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of electoral malpractice while addressing issues related to corruption and unemployment in Goa. He claimed that government officials were involved in manipulating elections and exploiting land from local farmers. Gandhi expressed concerns over the rising unemployment rates forcing youth to migrate abroad for opportunities. He criticized the Central government for allegedly favoring industrialists like Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani.

India's exports rise across geographies; Africa, ASEAN lead growth in Apr-Aug

India's merchandise exports increased significantly across different regions from April to August this fiscal year. Exports to Africa saw a notable rise of 47 percent, reaching USD 26.19 billion. The ASEAN region also experienced a substantial growth of 56 percent in exports, totaling USD 23.08 billion. Furthermore, shipments to North-East Asia rose by 37 percent, amounting to USD 21.03 billion. Overall, India's total merchandise exports rose by 18.

Tiger Shroff Attack: Unidentified persons open fire at Bollywood actor in Mumbai’s Juhu, he escapes unhurt; Lawrence Bishnoi gang main suspect

Tiger Shroff Attack: On Sunday, unidentified persons opened fire at actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu, thankfully leaving him uninjured. Two individuals, including Shroff's driver, suffered injuries during the incident. Mumbai Police reported that three to four rounds were fired from the crowd at the actor’s vehicle. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed a swift investigation into the matter.

Tiger Shroff Attack: Unidentified persons open fire at Bollywood actor in Mumbai’s Juhu, he escapes unhurt; Lawrence Bishnoi gang main suspect

Tiger Shroff Attack: On Sunday, unidentified persons opened fire at actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu, thankfully leaving him uninjured. Two individuals, including Shroff's driver, suffered injuries during the incident. Mumbai Police reported that three to four rounds were fired from the crowd at the actor’s vehicle. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed a swift investigation into the matter.

Dussehra 2026: When is Vijay Muhurat? Check Dashami Tithi, puja timings, Ravana Dahan, Durga Visarjan rituals & significance

Dussehra 2026, also known as Vijayadashami or Dasara, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. The festival commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura. Devotees observe the occasion with prayers, Ravana Dahan, Shami Puja and other traditional rituals. Here is a detailed guide to Dussehra 2026, covering its history, religious significance, Dashami Tithi timings, Vijay Muhurat, Aparahna Puja time and regional celebrations across India.

Gujarat police deploy undercover women officers at Garba, Dandiya venues for Navratri security

Navratri 2026 Kanya Pujan Muhurat, October 19: Kanjak Puja timings, vidhi, rituals & what to offer young girls

Navratri 2026 Kanya Pujan: Navratri 2026 Kanya Pujan will be observed on October 19. Devotees can check the auspicious muhurat timings, including Abhijit Muhurat, along with the traditional Kanya Pujan vidhi, rituals, prasad and offerings. Here is a complete guide to the significance of Navami Kanya Pujan, the step-by-step puja procedure and important timings for the day.

China urged to copy Pentagon’s hi-tech warfare project without US conflicts of interest

China has been urged to learn from a Pentagon project to assess future warfare but warned to avoid the potential conflicts of interest and other shortcomings of the US defence review. Project Meridian, launched late last month, is designed to identify future battlefield requirements and prioritise investment, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, directed energy, robotics and biotechnology. In an analysis published on Friday, the Beijing-based think tank Blue...

Moving to Goa looked like a dream until reality hit: Ex-Cognizant HR opens up about quitting her corporate job to move to a city where others go on holiday

Finding purpose: Former Cognizant HR professional Arpita Sahu has opened up about the fears and financial uncertainty she faces after quitting her corporate job in Delhi and moving to Goa in search of purpose. In Instagram videos, she spoke about struggling with self-doubt, pressure to succeed and finding meaningful connections, prompting social media users to share encouragement and their own experiences of starting over.

15 houses burnt in Manipur's Kamjong, three injured in gun attack

In Chassad village, Kamjong district, fifteen houses belonging to the Kuki community were burned by suspected militants. The attack prompted many civilians to flee into the forests and a nearby Army camp. A Kuki civilian was killed earlier, and several others were injured in the violence. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen condemned the acts of violence and called for justice.

15 houses burnt in Manipur's Kamjong, three injured in gun attack

In Chassad village, Kamjong district, fifteen houses belonging to the Kuki community were burned by suspected militants. The attack prompted many civilians to flee into the forests and a nearby Army camp. A Kuki civilian was killed earlier, and several others were injured in the violence. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen condemned the acts of violence and called for justice.