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Why is the plague doctor hijacking your social media feed? All about the 17th-century ominous figure and its origins

India, Oct. 8 -- The death of a young woman who worked at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute in southeastern Siberia, Russia, has sparked fears of a pneumonic plague outbreak. Her death report... Read More


Top cordless vacuum cleaner brands cut prices in Amazon Great Indian Festival: Check latest deals

India, Oct. 8 -- Cleaning up dust, crumbs, pet hair and everyday dirt does not always have to mean dragging around a bulky vacuum cleaner. Cordless models offer the flexibility to move from floors and... Read More


"We decided collectively": Satabdi Roy says NCPI MPs seek two-week extension from Speaker

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) leader Satabdi Roy on Thursday said the party MPs had collectively decided to submit another letter to the Speaker seeking a two-week exte... Read More


INDIA bloc firm on CEC's resignation, stages 'satyagraha' at Raj Ghat; BJP calls it "anarchy"

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Marking the third straight day of demonstrations in the national capital, INDIA bloc leaders gathered at Raj Ghat on Thursday for a peaceful tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in the spiri... Read More


Trump dismisses reports of potential strikes on Iran, says "productive discussions" ongoing, no attacks before midterms

Washington DC, Oct. 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed reports of possible fresh strikes against Iran, saying "productive discussions" are underway with Tehran and making clear that ... Read More


South Africa ready to give Rabada every possible chance to prove fitness ahead of first Test against Australia

Durban, Oct. 8 -- South Africa are expected to give pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada until the start of the first Test against Australia to prove his fitness for the series opener that starts on October 9... Read More


Rabada likely to get until Durban Test start to prove fitness for Australia clash

Durban, Oct. 8 -- South Africa are expected to give pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada until the start of the first Test against Australia to prove his fitness ahead of the first match against Australia in ... Read More


Uber CEO says he expects employees to respond to emails on weekends: 'Don't come here if you want to coast'

India, Oct. 8 -- Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi recently described the ride-hailing company's workplace culture as "really demanding", saying employees are expected to maintain a high level of responsiven... Read More


BIRC 2026 exhibition sold out; buyer registrations rise 40 per cent

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Exhibition space at the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 has sold out for the second consecutive year, while buyer registrations have risen about 40 per cent since... Read More


"Unki sikhai hui seekh hamare bhitar reh jaati hai...": Amitabh Bachchan offers touching tribute to Nana Patekar

Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- In a deeply emotional moment, actor Amitabh Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar. Deeply moved by his sudden passing, Amitabh Bachchan, while taking to th... Read More