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21 people injured in Andhra Pradesh's Banni fight

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At least 50,000 people from Karnataka and Telugu states have reached Devaragattu village to watch the Mala Malleswara Swamy temple festival

Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi with party leader Rahul Gandhi during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting to discuss the current political situation, upcoming Assembly polls, and organisational elections, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (PTI)

I am full-time, hands-on Congress President, says Sonia Gandhi at CWC meeting

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The interim Congress president said she had been wanting for the meeting ever since Parliament adjourned

Crucial Congress Working Committee meets to discuss organizational polls

: A health worker administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a beneficiary, at a field in Tirunelveli. (PTI)

India records 15,981 COVID-19 cases, 166 fatalities in a day

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With 17,861 recoveries in the last 24 hours, total recoveries jumped to 3,33,99,961

The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 105.49 a litre and Rs 111.43 per litre in Mumbai. (PTI)

Petrol, diesel price hiked again; diesel nears Rs 100-mark in Goa, Bengaluru

Destruction of roads was reported in many places including in Kollam and Kottayam districts while severe waterlogging made life miserable in Kuttanad region, popularly known as the 'rice bowl' of the state spread in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts. (AP Photo)

Incessant rains lash Kerala; 'Red Alert' in 5 districts

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Singhu border killing 'unfortunate', would not affect farmers' protest: Rakesh Tikait

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (PTI)

Stalin seeks PM's intervention for release of 23 TN fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy

Pune airport (Twitter)

Pune Airport to stay closed for 14 days starting today

Reddy instructed officials to procure necessary equipment and resources, including drones and software, to complete the land survey exercise. — Twitter

Jagan directs officials to expedite all land related issues

Tuition centres and job fairs, as well, can be conducted by adhering to the COVID-19 safety protocols, the government said. (PTI file photo)

TN lockdown: Govt lifts curb on weekend worship, shops allowed to function till 11 pm

The defence minister said the SCO has rejected terrorism in all its manifestations, noting that women have been and will remain equal contributors in the fight against the menace. (PTI)

Terrorism weapon of choice of non-state actors, irresponsible states: Rajnath

Chief Minister Chandrashekar Rao. (Photo: TelanganaCMO)

43 revenue staff caught for irregularities in Telangana

Nagarjunsagar Dam. (Photo:DC)

Despite gazette, all projects on Krishna and Godavari now under TS control

Akkiraju Haragopal alias RK, the central committee member of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist).

RK died of illness in South Bastar region, reports say

India's step to open vaccine supplies is a major boost to the world in general and South Asia in particular. (PTI file Photo)

India exports 10 crore Covid-19 jabs each to Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Iran

This is one of the first worldwide approval for COVID-19 vaccines for the age group of beneficiaries belonging to 2-18 years. (AFP Photo)

Covaxin's approval for children aged 2-18 yrs under experts' opinion, evaluation

A vandalise temple is seen in Comilla on October 14, 2021. (AFP)

Goons attack Hindu temples in Bangladesh during Durga Puja, 4 killed

Pandey said that the government is expecting disinvestment of BPCL in the last quarter as well. (Photo- BPCL)

After Air India, govt to disinvest BPCL, float LIC IPO by last quarter of FY22

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Pandey said that the government is expecting disinvestment of BPCL in the last quarter as well. (Photo- BPCL)

After Air India, govt to disinvest BPCL, float LIC IPO by last quarter of FY22

India re-elected to UNHRC for 6th term with overwhelming majority. (Photo:ANI)

India re-elected to UNHRC for 6th term with overwhelming majority

Fuel inflation remained elevated at 24.81 per cent during the month but eased from 26.09 per cent in August. — Representational image/DC

WPI inflation eases to 10.66% in September

TRS chief and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. (Photo: Facebook)

KCR plans for party and govt to engage people and raise TRS strength for 2023 polls

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. (Twitter)

Court to pass order on Aryan Khan's bail plea on October 20

There has been a sudden spike of new cases in Warangal Urban, which increased to 17 from six on Thursday. (DC file photo)

Covid cases on the rise in Warangal Urban

"The number of reported deaths from COVID-19 continues to decline and is now at its lowest level in nearly a year," he said.

WHO: Mortality from COVID-19 around the world dropped to lowest level

BJP leader in Telangana N V Subhash. (Twitter Photo)

BJP's N V Subhash lashes out at Owaisi over Father of Nation remarks

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the first bisexual Superman

DC Comics made the announcement on National Coming Out Day. (Photo: Twitter/@DCSuperman)

COVID through a gender lens: Study shows specific issues faced by women

The study talks about various problems that women coronavirus warriors faced during the pandemic and also gives suggestions to resolve some of these issues. (AP)

'Kanyadaan' an outdated ritual or important custom? Alia Bhatt's ad sparks debate

Alia Bhatt in Manyavar Mohey's new ad. (Photo: Screenshot from YouTube)

Flaunting the innerwear on red carpets

Kendall Jenner at 2021 Meta Gala

Nitin Gadkari earns Rs 4 lakh royalty per month from YouTube

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari during the inspection of a bridge built across the Narmada river near Bharuch, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. (Twitter)

Ambedkar’s Buddha inspires me more than Gandhi’s: Jairam Ramesh

The poem, ‘Light of Asia’, by Edwn Arnold has a curious life and journey of its own.

Global Teacher Prize Award beckons city educationist

Meghana Musunuri, founder-chairperson of Fountainhead Global School and Junior College. (DC Image)

Scientists potty train cows to deal with environmental issues caused by urine

A calf enters an astroturf-covered pen nicknamed "MooLoo” to urinate. The scientists, mimicking the process of putting a toddler on the potty until he or she has to go, put the cows in and waited until they urinated and then gave them a reward: a super sweet liquid of mostly molasses. (Thomas Häntzschel/FBN via AP)

Along with its history, this cellular jail in Hyderabad lies in oblivion

To offset any human or mechanical error while implementing the death penalty, it is so arranged that the body, after loosening the hanging rope, falls on sharp irons at the bottom of a 30-foot-deep well. — DC Image

Thinking leisure is 'wasteful' will lead you to increased stress and depression

In one study, 199 college students rated how much they enjoyed a variety of leisure activities and completed assessments that measured their levels of happiness, depression, anxiety, and stress. (Representational Image/ANI)

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Shobhaa De | Aryan Khan: Connecting the dots is a challenge!

The bald truth in this matter is that nobody really knows what’s going on

Shobhaa De

Dilip Cherian | One scrape too many: Is it time now to rethink training for IAS?

There have been at least two similar instances when young IAS officers have dragged their governments and the service into disrepute

Dilip Cherian

Padma Rao Sundarji | ‘No jab, no job’: Growing heat against anti-vaxxers

Padma Rao Sundarji

According to the latest official data, about 670 million Indians have received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine

Padma Rao Sundarji

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South

VHP stated that it has been organizing 'Trishul Deeksha' every year. (Twitter)

Karnataka: VHP's Trishul Deeksha program draws flak

Widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over Kerala during October 14-16, IMD added. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala continues to receive heavy rain, IMD issues orange alert for 6 districts

Tuvarakere BJP MLA A S Jayaram (Masala Jayaram). (Twitter Photo)

Karnataka BJP MLA threatens to quit party, demands a 'better' appointment

The Union Jal Shakti Ministry issued a notification on July 15, as per the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, fixing the jurisdictions of the Godavari River Management Board and the Krishna River Management Board. - PTI Photo

Andhra Pradesh fulfils part obligation on Krishna projects

Last year, the Kerala Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution protesting the privatisation of the airport. (Photo: PTI)

Adani Group takes over operation of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

The by-election assumes significance as the ruling TRS is keen on demonstrating that its dominance in state politics continues unchallenged. (Representational Photo:AP)

Triangular contest in Huzurabad bypoll in Telangana

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Karnataka for the next three days. (ANI)

Bengaluru's Madiwala lake overflow due to heavy rainfall, several areas flooded

DMK MPs T.K.S. Elangovan and Kalanidhi Veeraswamy met K.T. Rama Rao and urged him to back DMK’s stand over the issue. (Photo:Twitter)

DMK MPs call on KTR, seeks CM’s support on NEET issue

Entertainment

Rashi Singh

Dreams do come true

Mohan Babu (Wikipedia)

MAA members from Prakash Raj panel resign

The release of 'Kotigobba 3' has been previously postponed multiple times due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. (ANI)

Fans pelt stones at theatre as Kichcha Sudeep's 'Kotigobba 3' release gets delayed

The actor handled many versatile roles in Malayalam movies. (Photo: Twitter)

Malayalam film actor Nedumudi Venu dies at 73

Satyajith has acted in over 600 films. (Photo: ANI)

Kannada actor Satyajith passes away at 72

I just want to be known as The Diva: Malaika Arora

Jobs & Education

The company plans to hire 45,000 college graduates this fiscal as compared to the earlier target of 35,000 set at the end of the June quarter. (Photo: DC/File)

Infosys to hire 45,000 freshers, raises revenue guidance

Delhi University. (Photo: PTI)

Four students from Social Welfare college bag seats in DU

However, the court issued an order staying the allotment of seats in degree colleges scheduled to be held on October 20 and posted the next hearing to October 21. (DC File Image)

AP High Court stays allotment of seats in degree colleges

Now when the students are attending second year physical classes, how can they concentrate on the first year syllabus? If held, the exams will be taken as an opportunity by corporate colleges to fleece in the name of examination fee, said parents. — Representational image/PTI

Move to conduct first year Inter exams opposed

Sports

Deepak Chahar. (Photo: PTI)

IPL Final: KKR spinners hold aces as world awaits Dhoni 'Magic' one last time

The Kolkata Knight Riders players celebrate their win during the qualifier 2 cricket match of the Indian Premier League against Delhi Capitals in Sharjah on Wednesday. PTI

KKR beat DC by 3 wickets in IPL Qualifier 2, set up title clash with CSK

Indian fast bowler Shardul Thakur. (Photo: AFP)

Shardul Thakur replaces Axar Patel in India's main squad for T20 World Cup

Umran Malik of Sunrisers Hyderabad celebrates the wicket of KS Bharat of Royal Challengers Bangalore during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi in this file photo. (Photo: PTI)

Umran Malik's journey begins at the speed of his thunderbolt

SRH head coach Tom Moody. (Photo: P. Surendra)

Tom Moody interested in coaching Indian team: Report

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting. (Photo: BCCI)

Dhoni is one of the great finishers of the game, says DC coach Ponting

Indian mens football team skipper Sunil Chhetri. (PTI Photo)

I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Chhetri

The International Cricket Council (ICC) decision to introduce DRS in the men's T20 World Cup for the first time has forced the Sri Lankan lawyer Senaka Weeraratna to begin fresh negotiations for his own recognition attached with the system

Lankan lawyer continues his fight for fatherhood of DRS

Lifestyle

Called ‘Banni fight’ or Karrala Samaraam, the showdown draws huge crowds from Karnataka and Telangana State. (Twitter)

Bloody 'Banni fight' remains as popular as ever

The Union Health Ministry had announced in June that the Biological E would supply 30 crore doses of Corbevax to India by December. (ANI)

Biological E to submit final data on its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax till November end

This undated image courtesy of the Museum of Natural History of Vienna (NHMW), shows a 2,600 year-old-human excrement from the Hallstatt salt mines in which beans, millet and barley are clearly visible. (Anwora / Museum of Natural History of Vienna / AFP)

Humans enjoyed blue cheese and beer 2,700 years ago: study

Nearly one lakh marriages would be performed during the auspicious mahurats in AP and priests and pundits got active after a long gap. — Representational image/DC

Three months of mahurats for marriages, housewarming, construction

A beach vendor sets chairs as he waits for customers in Kuta beach in Bali, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (AP/Firdia Lisnawati)

Bali reopens to foreign travellers as COVID-19 surge subsides

A study published in the journal 'People and Nature' has found that children who increased their connection to nature during the first COVID-19 lockdown were likely to have lower levels of behavioural and emotional problems. (Representative Photo:ANI)

Children who spent more time in nature during lockdown fared best: Study

The study covers vaccination with the Pfizer/BioNtech, Moderna and AstraZeneca jabs. (Representational image: AFP)

Vaccines prevent severe Covid, even from Delta: study

The festival focuses on promotion, enhancement and amalgamation of elements like women, flowers, nature, water and girl children which would promote the well-being of people in villages and towns. (DC Image)

Hyderabad decked up for Saddula Bathukamma today

Technology

Buds Z2 are IP55 splash-proof while the case is IPX4 splash resistant. (ANI Photo)

OnePlus Buds Z2 unveiled with ANC, 38-hour battery life

The OnePlus 9RT 5G's design is similar to the OnePlus 9's. (Photo: Twitter)

OnePlus 9RT launched with Snapdragon 888 chipset, 50MP main camera

The company's revenue product lead, Bruce Falck took to his Twitter handle and shared a GIF of what the new in-conversation ads will look like. (Photo: PTI/File)

Twitter trying out in-conversation ad format

Samsung announces Unpacked 2 event for October 20 Apple exploring AirPods that take temperature, monitor posture Samsung announces Unpacked 2 event for October 20

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South Entertainment

Samantha

Samantha wanted to start a family

Payal Rajput

Payal Rajput buys a house in Hyderabad

Sneha Ullal

Sneha Ullal is back in the running

Siddharth trolled for sly tweet against Sam

Prakash Raj alleges misconduct by Manchu Vishnu

Mahesh Babu and Namrata

I have been blessed with an amazing career: Mahesh Babu

World

"The number of reported deaths from COVID-19 continues to decline and is now at its lowest level in nearly a year," he said.

WHO: Mortality from COVID-19 around the world dropped to lowest level

In this file photo taken on August 9, 2021 a vehicle approaches the USA-Canada border to enter the USA, which is still closed to Canadians for non-essential travel. (Jason Redmond / AFP)

US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated travellers

DC Comics made the announcement on National Coming Out Day. (Photo: Twitter/@DCSuperman)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the first bisexual Superman

Union Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Italy. (PTI)

G20 leaders to discuss Afghanistan in virtual summit

(From Left to Right) David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens. (Twitter/NobelPrize)

3 US-based economists receive economics Nobel Prize

Glimpses from the talks between US and Taliban in Qatar's Doha. (Photo: Twitter)

US says Taliban talks in Doha were 'candid and professional'

Chinese President Xi Jinping. (AP)

China's Xi vows 'reunification' with Taiwan

The weekend meetings in Doha are the first since U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan in late August, ending a 20-year military presence, and the Taliban rose to power in the nation. (AP Photo)

Taliban say they won't work with US to contain Islamic State

Business

Fuel inflation remained elevated at 24.81 per cent during the month but eased from 26.09 per cent in August. — Representational image/DC

WPI inflation eases to 10.66% in September

Sankar said there is an effort to liberalise FPI debt flows further with the introduction of the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) which places no limit on non-resident investment in specified benchmark securities.— DC file photo

RBI hints at moves to ease capital controls

The period of Shradh, which fell between September 21 and October 6, saw a slowdown in decision making for high value purchases like real estate in the interim. — Representational image/DC

Mumbai property registrations spike

Maruti Suzuki, the car market leader, had slashed production by 60 per cent in September followed by cuts from Hyundai, Nissan, M&M and MG Motor. — PTI file photo

Vehicle sales drop 41% in September

The basic customs duty on crude palm oil, crude soyabean oil and crude sunflower oil has been reduced from 2.5 per cent to nil.

Edible oil duties slashed to curb prices

All the categories of consumer goods have recorded positive growth when compared to September 2020. (Representational Photo: AFP)

September retail sales near pre-pandemic levels

BSE's Sensex gained 452 points or 0.75 per cent to close at a new all-time high of 60737.05. (Photo: PTI/File)

Nifty closes above 18K, BSE m-cap hits Rs 2.7 L cr

Tata Motors plans to invest $2 billion in the division and release 10 EV models over the next five years.

Tata Group Stocks Rally over multiple deals

Science

The genetic material putting the tribal populations at higher risk of Covid infection is present due to their system of descent from the same ancestors, via marriages. (PTI file photo)

Tribal population more susceptible to Covid19 due to special genes

The Nobel panel said List and MacMillan in 2000 independently developed a new way of catalysis. (AP File)

Nobel Prize in chemistry honours pair for new way to make molecules

The longest lasting tool-making tradition in prehistory is known as the Acheulean. (Photo: MET Museum)

India hosted youngest populations of 'Acheulean' human ancestors: Study

Nobel Physics Prize honours climate work Nobel physics prize goes to 3 for climate discoveries Pfizer vaccine highly effective against Covid hospitalisations for six months: Study

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Opinion

From a drug bust based on a tipoff, the narrative has now shifted to a Hindu-Muslim witch hunt in which an innocent young man is being targeted by the agencies for being the son of India’s iconic Muslim movie superstar — Shah Rukh Khan. (AFP)

Shobhaa De | Aryan Khan: Connecting the dots is a challenge!

There is less reason to worry on the count of increased air travel overly affecting the pandemic situation as the aviation sector is one that has maintained high standards in following pandemic protocols. Representational Image. (AFP)

DC Edit | Ready for post-Covid takeoff

Congress delegation led by Rahul Gandhi calling on President Ramnath Kovind with demands that support the cause of the farmers. (PTI)

DC Edit | Lakhimpur: Backlash gives Opp. a fighting chance

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The genetic material putting the tribal populations at higher risk of Covid infection is present due to their system of descent from the same ancestors, via marriages. (PTI file photo)

Tribal population more susceptible to Covid19 due to special genes

At the grassroots level, the apparent rise in political awareness has led to Dalits wishing to become village panchayat presidents and ward members even if those seats are not reserved for them. Representational Image. (AP)

Dalits seeking unreserved seats, a new trend in Tamil Nadu

Mrs Rony Yedidia-Clein, Deputy Chief of Mission of Israel in India. (Photo:DC)

Indo-Israel relations strong, evolving 30 years on: Rony Yedidia

The study talks about various problems that women coronavirus warriors faced during the pandemic and also gives suggestions to resolve some of these issues. (AP)

COVID through a gender lens: Study shows specific issues faced by women

This image released by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures shows Daniel Craig, left, Ana de Armas in a scene from "No Time To Die." (AP)

Movie Review | Killer nanobots? That’s no way to die, 007

BJP state president Bandi Sanjay meets an elderly woman as people look on during his padayatra. — DC Image/Sriram Karri

Yatra helps Bandi connect big time

Jyotika’s film inspires minor girl to expose predator

Villagers wade through a flood affected area following heavy rains induced by Cyclone Gulab in Visakhapatnam, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (PTI Photo)

Remnants of Gulab likely to cause another storm in a few days

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