India News | Massive Fire Breaks out at Brahmaputra Apartments in Delhi

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments in New Delhi. Upon receiving information, fire brigade teams arrived at the scene and began relief operations. Six vehicles have been dispatched to the spot....

India News | Uttar Pradesh: Banke Bihari's Treasury to Be Opened After 54 Years on Dhanteras Festival Today in Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Banke Bihari's treasury opened after 54 years on Dhanteras festival in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. As per a court order only a High Powered Committee was allowed in treasury. While...

India News | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Allocates Rs 7,737 Crore for 124 Projects Under Roads and Buildings Department

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 18 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a firm resolve to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat by building a more integrated and well-equipped road infrastructure...

India News | Assam: Agoratoli Range of Eastern Wildlife Division, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve Officially Reopens

Kaziranga (Assam) [India], October 18 (ANI): Agoratoli Range of the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve of Assam officially reopened for the 2025-26 season on Saturday. The inauguration was ceremonially...

Kamat Hotels India Ltd announces the grand openings of IRA by Orchid, Dwarka and IRA by Orchid Porvorim, Goa

Kamat Hotels (India) Limited (KHIL), a pioneer in Indian hospitality services, proudly announces the opening of two new properties under its rapidly expanding IRA by Orchid brand - IRA by Orchid, Dwarka, Gujarat and IRA by Orchid, Goa. Both...

Incredible new £1.5bn airport open to end travel chaos in one of world’s biggest cities

India’s financial capital, Mumbai, one of the world’s most densely populated cities, finally has a second airport after decades of delays. For those travelling by air, the newly opened Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) brings with it a...

How to watch Australia v India ODI series 2025: live streams, schedule, teams

Watch Australia v India on Willow via Sling TV (US) Abroad? Unblock your stream with NordVPN (Save 75%) Australia v India ODI series runs 19 October - 25 October 1st ODI — Sunday, October 19: 4.30am BST / 11.30pm (Saturday) ET / 11am IST....

From Iselin to India: What we learned about tariffs, trade and trust

It’s Diwali season — a five-day period when Hindus around the world commemorate the triumph of light over darkness on the Indian subcontinent centuries ago. But the colorful Diwali celebrations held annually in Indian-American communities...

Mondelēz State of Snacking report finds holiday memories shape shopping

Holiday season memories are significantly responsible for shaping our choice of treats, according to sixth annual Mondelēz International’s State of Snacking report, writes Neill Barston. As the company noted, its survey took place across 12...

Air India Cancels Milan-Delhi Flight, Diwali Travellers Stranded In Italy

Hundreds of passengers returning to India from Italy for Diwali had their festive plans disrupted after Air India cancelled its Milan-Delhi flight (AI-138) due to a technical fault. The airline stated that the decision was taken keeping the safety...

World News | Sri Lankan PM Calls for Deeper India Ties, Says Colombo Can Be Key Partner in 'Viksit Bharat' Vision

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday called for closer cooperation with India in trade, maritime security, and sustainable livelihoods, while acknowledging the sensitivities surrounding the...

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, most important festival of the year in India

By Deepa Bharath Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days, people...

After 5-Year Hiatus, China Eastern Airlines to Resume Direct Shanghai-Delhi Flights from November 9

State-owned China Eastern Airlines is set to resume round-trip flights between Shanghai and New Delhi starting November 9, marking a significant step towards the normalisation of India-China relations. This resumption follows an agreement made...

Bank Holiday on Diwali 2025: Will Banks Be Open or Closed on Monday and Tuesday? Check State-Wise List of Bank Closures

Bank Holiday List on Diwali 2025: Diwali is celebrated on dates in different parts of the country as they follow the lunar calendar in their own way. Most states will celebrate it on Monday, October 20. Some regions will observe it a day later, on...

Delhi gears up for rapper Travis Scott’s two-day concerts, extensive traffic restrictions and diversions

Delhi is preparing for a major influx of music fans as American rapper Travis Scott’s two-day concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) is set to kick off on October 18 and 19. Part of Scott’s global Circus Maximus World Tour, the high-profile...

Belgian Court Clears Extradition of Fugitive Diamond Trader Mehul Choksi to India in ₹13,000 Crore PNB Fraud Case: All You Need to Know

A Belgian court in Antwerp has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India, marking a pivotal step in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. Choksi, arrested in April 2025, remains in Belgian custody...

Polling day to be paid holiday for employees in Bihar

The Election Commission on Saturday said that the date of polling in the assembly election in Bihar will be a paid holiday for the residents of the area employed in any business, trade, industrial undertaking, or establishment. This will also be...

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

IMAGE: Australia captain Mitch Marsh and India captain Shubhman Gill on Saturday, the eve of their opening ODI in Perth, on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI/X Even amid the emotional theme of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's return to India fold, Shubman...

Travel Diaries | Udaipur – Venice of the East: City of Lakes, Royal Palaces, Heritage and Cultural Wonders

Discover Udaipur – the Venice of the East, with its serene lakes, majestic palaces, and rich heritage. Experience vibrant culture and unforgettable moments in this Rajasthan city, a must-visit destination for travellers.Often referred to as the...

‘Don’t detain international travellers in haste’, SC tells enforcement agencies; quashes FIR against NRI

Cautioning enforcement agencies against hasty detention/arrest of international travellers, the Supreme Court has quashed the arrest and subsequent criminal proceedings against an Italy-based NRI who was arrested at the IGI Airport here in January...