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Festive season in India means driving green: EV registration all-time high in October

Total EV registrations across all segments soared to a monthly high of approximately 2.34 lakh units

McDonald's serves millet burger made from Indian grains and tech

This initiative is being hailed as one of the first instances where an international quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain has integrated traditional Indian millets into its core offerings

Inside PM Modi’s Rs 1 trillion RDI fund launched to boost innovation in India

The fund is explicitly designed to act as a catalyst for private sector-led research and technological advancement, specifically targeting high-risk, high-impact projects that often struggle to secure traditional funding

Over Rs 3,000 crore lost in digital arrest fraud, Supreme Court calls it a major challenge

The criminals’ modus operandi involved using AI-generated deepfakes of judges and fake courtroom settings to intimidate victims while luring them abroad with fraudulent job offers that led to human trafficking.

Breaking News Live Updates: Indian-origin businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi shot dead in Canada; Bishnoi gang claims responsibility

Breaking news today from India and across the world: Indian-origin businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi was shot dead outside his home in Abbotsford, Canada, in a targeted attack.

UN-monitored CITES hails world-class animal care at Vantara, praises Indian norms

The CITES Secretariat conducted a comprehensive review and mission to India, preparing a report for the upcoming seventy-ninth meeting of the CITES Standing Committee in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Telangana tragedy: 19 dead after gravel-laden truck collides with bus in Rangareddy district

At least 19 people were killed and several others injured after a gravel-laden truck collided with an RTC bus near Chevella in Telangana.

Isro’s ‘Bahubali’ rocket lifts off from Sriharikota with heaviest CMS-03 satellite on board

Isro on Sunday successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket — nicknamed ‘Bahubali’ — from Sriharikota. The launch marks a major step toward India’s self-reliance in heavy-lift space missions.

‘Leave Delhi if you can,’ warns top pulmonologist as toxic air grips city

Dr Gopi Chand Khilnani, Chairman of the PSRI Institute of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, who spoke to the Indian Express, urged those who can afford it to relocate for six to eight weeks, ideally until the middle or end of December

Nita Ambani celebrates 61st birthday with heartwarming surprise from staff at Jamnagar residence | WATCH

Nita Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Foundation and wife of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, celebrated her 61st birthday on Saturday with a surprise celebration organised by her staff at the Ambani family’s Jamnagar residence.

GSAT 7R: ISRO to launch India's heaviest communication satellite from Sriharikota

The GSAT 7R weighs a massive 4,400 kilogrammes, making it the heaviest communication satellite the nation has developed so far

Bihar election: Patna police arrest Anant Singh days before polls over Mokama murder

Janata Dal (United) candidate and the former MLA of Mokama, Anant Singh, was arrested by the Patna Police on Saturday in connection with the murder case of Jan Suraaj Party worker Dularchand Yadav

JP Nadda calls Lalu-Rabri rule a ‘dark era’ for Bihar, urges voters to re-elect Nitish Kumar as CM

BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday alleged that the RJD wants to bring back 'jungle raj' in Bihar if it is voted to power, and nominating late gangster turned politician Mohammad Shahabuddin's son points to it.

India reaffirms commitment to rule of law, freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific amid China’s assertiveness

India's emphasis on rule of law and freedom of navigation in the IndoPacific is not against any country, but to safeguard interests of all stakeholders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday amid mounting global concerns over China's aggressive military posturing in the region.

What led to the Andhra temple stampede that claimed the lives of at least 10?

At least ten people, including women and children, lost their lives in a stampede at Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam during the Ekadashi rush. Over 25,000 devotees crowded into the privately run ‘Mini Tirupati,’ exposing glaring lapses in safety at the under-construction temple

9 killed, several injured in stampede at Venkateswara temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam

At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a stampede broke out at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga town of Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district on Saturday. The incident took place during Ekadashi, when a large crowd of devotees gathered at the temple

This Week in Explainers: Why India is bringing home more of its gold reserves from abroad

The Reserve Bank of India has brought back 64 tonnes of gold in the first six months of this year. Now, 65 per cent of the country’s gold reserves are held domestically — a record high. But what’s the reason for this shift? We explore this in our weekly roundup of the big stories from India

KYV for FASTag: Govt simplifies ‘know your vehicle’ process for highway travel

The government has simplified the Know Your Vehicle process for FASTag users to make highway travel faster and more secure. The new digital system ensures quick verification, reduces misuse, and supports the country’s push toward transparent and efficient toll collection.

Pollution: Delhi AQI up 100 points in a day, dirtiest October air in 3 years

A thick layer of smog made visibility extremely difficult across the city. Yesterday, Palam recorded a visibility of 1,000 m, while Safdarjung had a visibility of 800 m early in the morning

Video: PM Modi voice-overs tribute to ‘Iron Man’ Sardar Patel on his 150th birth anniversary

PM Modi paid a visit to the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, dedicated to Sardar Patel's life and contributions to India. The birth anniversary of Patel is being celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31 since 2014, when Modi became the prime minister for the first time

Why India’s festive season spending surprised markets

While surge in spending and consumption was expected in the festive season, the scale took the industry by surprise — and many sectors struggled to catch up with the rising demand. The spending has not yet ended and continues to drive the economy.

The story of Rohit Arya, the teacher who held 17 children hostage in Mumbai

A man named Rohit Arya, a YouTuber and schoolteacher from Nagpur, was shot dead after he held 17 children and two adults hostage in Powai, Mumbai. Following a dramatic rescue operation, all the kids were safely taken out. Police reportedly believe the shocking act stemmed from Arya’s anger over alleged unpaid dues and lack of credit on his projects

‘Trusted and time-tested’: Jaishankar says India, incoming EU chair Cyprus have a joint action plan

India and Cyprus have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership through new bilateral talks and the launch of a joint action plan. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed India’s support for Cyprus’s upcoming EU presidency and reiterated New Delhi’s backing for the island nation’s sovereignty and unity.

First data, now AI: Reliance Jio ties up with Google to offer free Gemini Pro access worth over ₹35,000

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