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'Reached 14 km in 20 mins': Bengaluru techie amazed by empty roads as Diwali clears traffic

India, Oct. 19 -- As the festive spirit of Diwali fills the air, a Bengaluru-based techie has captured a rare sight - traffic-free roads in the city known for its gridlocks. Sharing a short clip on In... Read More


Opposition aiding infiltrators for vote bank, says Amit Shah

Patna, Oct. 19 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Opposition of supporting infiltration for vote bank politics, whilst warning Bihar voters against allowing "jungle raj wearing a... Read More


Delhi's festive jam: Never seen such traffic before Diwali, say Delhiites as many photos, videos pop-up on social media

India, Oct. 19 -- How long is it taking you to reach you desired destination, in the pre-Diwali days? Well, if woes of Delhiites stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, hours are beginning to feel like min... Read More


Latest OTT releases this week (October 20, 2025 to October 26, 2025): 13 new films and series to watch on Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar

India, Oct. 19 -- In the week of October 20-26, 2025, major streaming platforms will release an exciting and varied slate of new titles, so brace yourself for a torrent of content. Anthony Mackie's po... Read More


Israel says it has "renewed enforcement" of ceasefire after conducting air strikes in response to attack by Hamas

Tel Aviv, Oct. 19 -- The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday announced that it has "renewed enforcement" of the ceasefire agreement following a series of air strikes in Gaza, launched in retaliation... Read More


Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smile at each other as they make first appearance after wedding at Academy Museum Gala

India, Oct. 19 -- Singer-actor Selena Gomez and record producer-songwriter Benny Blanco, who tied the knot last month, made their first appearance at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in California. Severa... Read More


'Express your anger freely': DK Shivakumar interacts with Koramangala residents during Bengaluru Nadige

India, Oct. 19 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday conducted the 'Bengaluru Nadige' (Walk for Bengaluru) program at Koramangala Park, engaging directly with residents and hearin... Read More


RBL Bank likely to have a hybrid name post ownership change, open to inorganic opportunities

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Once the Emirates NBD acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank is complete and the Indian bank is merged with the Dubai lender's wholly owned subsidiary here, the new entity w... Read More


Blinkit Plans 3,000 Dark Stores by March 2027, Keeps Focus on Top Cities

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- By March 2027, Blinkit will have close to 3,000 dark stores, effectively expanding its presence in high-density networks in the largest consumption centres in India. The push fac... Read More


THE LAST WHITE CHRISTMAS

Dehradun, Oct. 19 -- Author's Collection 'Does it still snow in December?' asks my friend Shiv Sharma, whom I have known since our college days. With no job openings in the hill station, he had succu... Read More