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KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74 after fall in his home studio - Rock legend's family 'devastated and heartbroken'

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley, co-founder and original lead guitarist of the iconic rock band Kiss, has died at the age of 74, following complications from injuries suffered in a fal... Read More


Shots fired at Kapil Sharma's cafe again

Toronto, Oct. 17 -- A restaurant owned by Indian entertainer Kapil Sharma in the province of British Columbia was targeted for the third time in four months and peppered with bullets in the early hour... Read More


EKA Mobility raises $57 million in Series A round to boost manufacturing

Bengaluru, Oct. 17 -- Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer EKA Mobility has raised a $57 million Series A round led by the NIIF India-Japan Fund (IJF). The EV maker will use the capital to enhance its ... Read More


Shakti Pumps Showcases Comprehensive Water Management Solutions at IFAT India 2025

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- Mumbai - Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, one of India's leading manufacturers of energy-efficient and solar pumping solutions and industrial pumping solutions proudly showcased i... Read More


21st century belongs to 1.4bnIndians, says Modi in Andhra Pradesh

India, Oct. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the 21st century belongs to 1.4 billion Indians and that the country will become "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) by 2047 even as ... Read More


Indonesia to audit 80 old pesantren buildings for safety risks

Jakarta, Oct. 17 -- The Indonesian government has allocated Rp25 billion (around US$1.5 million) to audit 80 Islamic boarding school ( pesantren ) buildings identified as old and potentially unsafe. ... Read More


MEA says 3 Bangladeshi smugglers died after attacking Indians

India, Oct. 17 -- India on Friday said three Bangladeshi smugglers who crossed the border and attempted to steal cattle died during an altercation, rejecting Dhaka's assertion that the men were lynche... Read More


IMF pushes Pakistan to raise taxes on solar and internet servicesPublished on: October 17, 2025 4:09 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are discussing possible tax increases on solar panels and internet services. These proposed hikes are part of ... Read More


Ludhiana: No water tank project on green belt: Residents

Ludhiana, Oct. 17 -- Residents of Bhai Randhir Singh (BRS) Nagar, E-Block, have raised objections to the ongoing construction of an overhead water tank on a green belt behind the railway line. The pro... Read More


'Can Bihar remain safe if...': Amit Shah attacks RJD over ticket to gangster Shahabuddin's son

India, Oct. 17 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for fielding Osama Shahab, the son of the late gangster Mohammad Shahabuddin, in the... Read More