Butter chicken is one of India’s most recognisable foods, right after chicken tikka masala with naan, biryani and chai. A dish whose origins are contested but started from trying to figure out a way to reduce food waste, butter chicken is masaledar but subtle
Tarot Horoscope Today for October 19, 2026: A fresh perspective may help you break through doubts and recognize the choices still availableTarot Card Reading: This article will dive into the tarot predictions for each zodiac sign for October 19, 2026
In a first, scientists from Bengaluru and their international collaborators have analysed scientific observations of solar eruptions and studied the coronal mass ejections (CMEs) by using data derived from India’s Aditya-L1 mission and Europe’s Proba-3.In a first
Australia bowled only 12.2 overs against South Africa on the rain-hit opening day of their second cricket Test on Sunday (October 18, 2026). South Africa was struggling at 20-2 at stumps, after the morning session at St. George's Park in Gqeberha was nearly completely lost to the weather
An alleged Saudi airstrike in Yemen on Sunday (October 18, 2026) killed at least nine people and wounded 16 others, Houthi media reported, as fighting between the two sides in the country's revived civil war escalates further. The Iran-backed group's Saba news agency said an airstrike on a home in
Spirit, Naagzilla to Love & War: Delayed Bollywood releases hitting the screens in 2027With Spirit release being pushed to Diwali 2027, here's a list of other Bollywood releases that have been pushed and locked a window in 2027 Published on: Oct 19, 2026
For generations, higher education has been built around a familiar promise: earn a degree, secure a stable job and build a successful career. But this is no longer the only route to professional success. Across India, young people are transforming creativity into sustainable careers by telling
Central Bank of India on Saturday (October 17, 2026) reported a 21% rise in net profit to ₹1,469 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, helped by improved core income and reduction in bad assets. The public sector lender posted a net profit of ₹1
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Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to a fund that will make donations for the "public good". The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a potential blockbuster stock market listing that could value the firm at more than $1tn (£750bn)
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Sensex, Nifty open lower as investors track bank earnings, rising oil pricesThe BSE Sensex opened at 74,594.65, falling 134.62 points, or 0.18%. The NSE Nifty 50 opened at 23,096.85, down 49.30 points, or 0.21%. Updated on: Oct 19, 2026, 09:24:48 IST By HT Business Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via
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The government has barred sugar-based ethanol from the latest procurement tender for the 2026-27 supply year as it seeks to protect domestic sugar supplies, while cutting the incentive for maize-based ethanol amid efforts to sustain the country’s 20% petrol-blending programme
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China's economic growth picked up in the three months to the end of September, rebounding from a three-year low as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom helped boost exports. The world's second largest economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter
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Gold rises as softer oil prices ease inflation concerns, Fed hike bets in focusSpot gold climbed 0.4% to $4,182.30 an ounce, while traders priced a 13% chance of a rate hike this month and 89% in December. Published on: Oct 19, 2026, 11:15:10 IST Reuters Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Gold
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Airtel adds 3 voice-only prepaid plans ahead of TRAI deadlineThe new plans are now listed on the Airtel app for prepaid accounts. Updated on: Oct 18, 2026, 11:54:54 IST By Vishal Mathur Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Bharti Airtel has added three voice-only packs to its prepaid recharge
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The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies has called on the European Union to drop import restrictions on products made from the country, arguing it has been "bundled together" in measures aimed a curbing cheap imports from the likes of China
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China's economic growth picked up in the three months to the end of September, rebounding from a three-year low as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom helped boost exports. The world's second largest economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter, up from 4
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While the world spent 70 years building supply routes that could provide efficient models such as Just-in-Time delivery and asset-light business models, the West Asia crisis has broken that to a degree where companies are now looking to get shipments “anyhow, anytime”
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Indian information technology (IT) stocks extended their rally on Friday, October 16, as investors continued to buy technology shares following a series of stronger-than-expected quarterly results, improving sentiment around artificial intelligence (AI)-led services demand and a reassessment of
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Milpitas, an affluent city in California's Silicon Valley tech hub, has an odour problem. For decades, residents have had to endure rank smells wafting from industrial sites, among them a 342-acre landfill. "When I first moved here, I could not open my window for over 10 years," says Chia-Ling Kong
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Stock Markets Today: The domestic equity markets staged a strong recovery from their day’s lows on Friday, October 16, with the Sensex rising over 700 points from its intraday low and the Nifty reclaiming the 23,100 mark, led by a sharp rally in IT stocks
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Political News, Government Policies & Election Updates
Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called for a transparent and impartial process for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He said the practice of the ruling party selecting the CEC must come to an end
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for the nationwide implementation of the Uniform Civil Code. He emphasised that Muslim women are disproportionately affected by the absence of such a code. Sarma’s recent visit to Uttar Pradesh included offering condolences to BJP leader Harish
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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is all set to overhaul its administrative and operational structure to strengthen specialised security management across the critical infrastructure and strategic establishments under its protection. The revised arrangements
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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy is intensifying his political campaign against Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Karnataka. He is leveraging recent controversies, particularly involving Congress leader Siddaramaiah, to gain support. Kumaraswamy's focus on local body elections reflects his intention to
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October in Maharashtra’s Beed district is usually a time of hope. Reservoirs and wells are filled to the brim, fields of soybean and cotton are about to be harvested. But this year, there is neither water nor work in this Marathwada region. The crisis is widespread
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A bulldozer sent to remove a Communist Party of India (Marxist) book stall in Kolkata’s Jadavpur area on Saturday had to retreat after party workers, residents and students gathered to oppose the move, The Telegraph reported. The incident is the latest in a series of disputes over Left parties’
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AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj has accused the Delhi Police of disrupting Durga Puja celebrations in CR Park by restricting pandal timings from midnight to 10 pm. He warned that shorter operating hours could lead to overcrowding and increase the risk of stampedes
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AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami emphasized the necessity of unity among party workers amidst new political challenges. As the party enters its 55th year, Palaniswami paid tribute to founder M G Ramachandran and former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa
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The dissent is deepening in Janata Dal (United) ahead of the Bihar Legislative Council Poll after party MLA Anant Singh on Friday (October 16, 2026) said that he supported former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar when he was ”nobody” in politics
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Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson CR Kesavan criticized Rahul Gandhi for associating with advocates of regime change. He stated that Gandhi's silence on the issue reflects an anti-democratic mindset. This response came after P Chidambaram defended the use of the term 'regime change' as a
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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked the Union government to explain why United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio had “summoned his employee” to Mumbai. Rubio will be visiting Mumbai and Jamnagar between October 19 and October 22
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AISA president Neha Bora was released early Saturday after being taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place on Friday. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who was also detained, was arrested under relevant BNSS provisions and will be produced before the
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Lifestyle News, Health Tips & Fashion Trends
Kanya Pujan, or Kanjak Puja, is a key ritual of Sharadiya Navratri. During this sacred ritual, young girls, between the age of 2 to 10, are worshipped as forms of Goddess Durga. They are considered living manifestations of the divine feminine energy. For this occasion
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Aneet Padda talks collaborating with Amit Aggarwal for Lakme Fashion Week grand finale, her mom’s beauty secrets | Interview Published on: Oct 19, 2026, 10:36:28 IST By Krishna Pallavi Priya Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Aneet Padda walks the ramp for fashion designer Amit Agggrawal
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Ethnix by Raymond brings Indian craftsmanship to modern menswear at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026Ethnix by Raymond is approaching the next chapter of Indian occasion wear while keeping craftsmanship at the heart of its design identity. Updated on: Oct 19, 2026
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Porcelain runs through the blood of artist Sun Lixin. For several generations, the Sun family has worked in the kilns of Jingdezhen, the ancient town that made china synonymous with China. The porcelain works from this eastern city’s famed Imperial kilns have, for centuries
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When people think about sexual health, hormones, stress, blood circulation and relationship issues often come to mind. But there is another important factor that frequently goes unnoticed: the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles play an important role in sexual function
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There is a particular kind of optimism that comes with deciding to get fit. Suddenly, the exercise bike looks tempting, the treadmill seems essential, and the elaborate multi-gym machine you spotted online starts to feel like a perfectly reasonable purchase. Before long
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Supermodel Cindy Crawford has said she and her family are "beyond heartbroken" over the death of her son Presley Gerber. He is a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever," she posted on Instagram, next to a black-and-white photo of him
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This year's Toronto International Film Festival featured a host of talent – and, at the BBC's exclusive photo studio, they discussed the projects that define their life and careers. Warning: This article contains language that some people may find offensiveThis year's Toronto International Film
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A matchmaker has sparked a debate about men over 40 who seek wives in their 20s or early 30s, often saying they want healthy children. In an Instagram post, she shared an experience with a 42-year-old man who wanted a younger partner for this reason
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Malaika Arora brings understated grace to festive dressing in ₹2.65 lakh tussar silk kalamkari lehenga depicting scenes from Krishnaleela Published on: Oct 17, 2026, 08:36:40 IST By Sanya Panwar Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Malaika Arora's silk lehenga look has all the festive fashion
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How much exercise do you really need? From childhood to old age, World Health Organisation shares age-by-age guide Published on: Oct 17, 2026, 10:29:24 IST By Sanya Panwar Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Are you exercising enough for your age? Spoiler: It's not the same for everyone
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More Indians are choosing to rent instead of buying homes. According to the NoBroker Rent Report 2026, 46% of urban tenants have indicated a preference for long-term renting over buying. Among millennials aged 25-34 years, the number climbs to a robust 53%. When comparing rents with EMIs
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Technology News, Gadget Reviews & Digital Trends
Google recently introduced the Fitbit Air in India, priced at ₹13,999. It’s a lightweight fitness tracker that monitors your health, sleep and daily activity without a screen. Now, if you’re wondering what’s so special about a fitness tracker without a display
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New Delhi, Digital payments and fintech major PhonePe sees an opportunity to bring millions of Indians who save through gold, fixed deposits and mutual funds into the , with its rebranded '' platform serving as a "bridge" for first-time investors, according to Founder & CPTO
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Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Logitech MX Keypad Review: A productivity fix for anyone tired of doing the same thing twiceThe MX Keypad brings welcome convenience to repetitive tasks
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New Delhi, and fintech major on Monday announced the evolution of its investing and trading platform Share.Market to , bringing it under the PhonePe brand.The transition from Share.Market to PhonePe Invest, brings research-backed into PhonePe's unified financial ecosystem, alongside payments
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If you print notes, assignments or office documents every week, the price of the printer is only half the story. What you spend on ink over the next few years matters just as much, and that cost varies a lot from one printer to the next. So we worked out what 500 black pages really cost on five
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The share of in hiring at artificial intelligence company Anthropic has fallen sharply from 27 per cent to just 9 per cent as growing adoption of AI tools changes recruitment priorities and reduces demand for entry-level technical roles, according to a research report by the company
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New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Artificial intelligence could improve disease screening, medical diagnostics and remote patient monitoring while making healthcare more accessible and affordable, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) S
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New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Despite growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global asset management industry, only 8 per cent of fund managers have reported measurable improvements in investment returns, according to a joint research report by Morgan Stanley and Oliver
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Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Convection microwave vs air fryer: Do you actually need both in a small Indian kitchen?Convection microwave or air fryer, or both? Here is what each does best
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Industry leaders said businesses must pay closer attention to the systems around their processors, which actually decide the return on their investments. Companies can spend crores on the latest artificial intelligence (AI) chips but not building the surrounding infrastructure around them can
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Amazon is expanding its AI hardware business with the launch of two new devices, designed to record conversations, turn speech into text and create notes that users can refer to later. The new products, called Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse, are aimed at people who want to keep track of meetings
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