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Ayodhya scripts history again as 26 lakh diyas illuminate Saryu, sets world records

Ayodhya, Oct. 19 -- The sacred city of Lord Ram's birth glowed in divine splendour on Sunday evening as more than 26 lakh diyas lit up the ghats of the Saryu River, marking Deepotsav 2025 as an unforg... Read More


Sam Rivers dies: What exactly happened to Limp Bizkit bassist?

India, Oct. 19 -- Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers has died, the band said in a statement posted to social media. The 48-year-old died on Saturday, October 18, the nu metal band shared in an Instagram p... Read More


PhD faculties in India reach 60%, research publications triple: KPMG study

India, Oct. 19 -- India's higher education institutions have shown "outcome-led systemic improvements" over the past decade, driven by faculty upskilling and research expansion, according to a KPMG st... Read More


Indonesia's leap into a new sky: how the J-10 deal redefines South-east Asia's balance of power - Phar Kim Beng, Luthfy Hamzah and Rahmah Azizan

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 19 -- Indonesia's announcement of its US$9 billion deal with China for 42 Chengdu J-10 multirole fighters is more than a defence procurement - it is a declaration of strategic inten... Read More


Dengue outbreak worsens in Karachi, Hyderabad amid data discrepanciesPublished on: October 19, 2025 5:58 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Health authorities in Sindh are grappling with a severe dengue outbreak as infection rates in Karachi and Hyderabad continue to rise sharply, far exceeding official figures. The p... Read More


Rajnath Singh to pay homage at National Police Memorial on Police Commemoration Day

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay homage to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty at the National Pol... Read More


DIs barred from Madhyamik duties if kin are examinees

Kolkata, Oct. 19 -- The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has directed all district inspectors of schools (DIs) to formally withdraw from examination-related duties if their children or... Read More


Aishwarya Pissay creates history, becomes first Asian woman to complete Rallye du Maroc

Erfoud, Oct. 19 -- India's motorsport icon Aishwarya Pissay has made history once again, becoming the first Indian and Asian woman to complete the gruelling Rallye du Maroc, one of the toughest rounds... Read More


Study probes Bengal Slow Loris decline & dispersal

Kolkata, Oct. 19 -- A new study on the Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis) has assessed its habitat and connectivity under different future climate scenarios and proposed a hypothesis on its di... Read More


Chronicling the history of Famous Studios

India, Oct. 19 -- Mumbai is oppressive in October. The air chokes with humidity and hands work overtime to wipe off sweat from faces. But at Famous Studio, situated across the Mahalaxmi Race Course, t... Read More