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October 23, 2025

Minors can, on reaching adulthood, cancel sale transactions made by guardians, says top court

Significance of ruling

1 mins

Sushant's family set to challenge CBI closure report

NEW DELHI: There is no evidence to suggest that actor Sushant Singh Rajput was “illegally confined, threatened, or provocated/ abetted to commit suicide” by Rhea Chakraborty or to establish that she embezzled his funds or possessions, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has claimed in its “closure report” into the death of the actor, people familiar with the development said, adding that Sushant, in fact, called Rhea “family”.

1 mins

INDIA bloc scrambles to quell Bihar tensions

The Opposition's Grand Alliance on Wednesday attempted to paper over cracks as senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot met Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav, playing down the squabbling over seats that has threatened to mar the coalition's prospects in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.

1 mins

LOW WIND SPEEDS KEEP CAPITAL'S AIR 'VERY POOR'; RELIEF UNLIKELY

Delhi's air quality remained \"very poor\" for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, deteriorating marginally as wind speeds dropped again.

1 mins

Meity tightens rules for online content removal

The government has introduced new procedural safeguards to content takedown rules, restricting the power to senior officials and mandating reasoned orders with monthly reviews.

1 mins

Label all Al media: Draft rules to fight deepfakes

The government on Tuesday released draft regulations that would require all artificial intelligence tools and major social media platforms to prominently label Al-generated content, marking India's first comprehensive attempt to regulate deepfakes and synthetic media.

1 mins

PM unlikely to attend Asean summit in Malaysia next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to travel to Malaysia next week for the Asean Summit because of scheduling and other issues, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, even as the Indian side was yet to announce the level of participation in the key gathering.

1 mins

Modi, Trump talk trade links during Diwali call

US President Donald Trump said he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed trade-related issues during a phone call on Tuesday as the two countries work to repair ties that have frayed over unprecedented US tariffs on Indian goods.

1 mins

Scientist, teacher who helped India’s space ambitions take flight

Eknath Vasant Chitnis, the renowned scientist who shaped India’s space programme and played a pivotal role in helping the country realise its nascent cosmic ambitions, died on Wednesday. He was 100.

2 mins

EU studying cancer risk from ethanol in biocides

The European Union is considering classifying ethanol used in biocidal products such as hand sanitizers as a dangerous substance over increasing risks of cancer, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

1 mins

Bad air still leading global cause of early deaths, killed 7.9mn in 2023, study finds

Air pollution remained the world’s deadliest environmental threat in 2023, contributing to 7.9 million deaths globally and exacerbating noncommunicable diseases and dementia, according to the sixth State of Global Air report released on Wednesday.

3 mins

Seat deal elusive, GA likely to face 'friendly fight' in at least 10 seats

The Opposition’s Grand Alliance comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), CPI-ML (Liberation), CPI, CPM, and the Indian Inclusive Party (IIP) may witness “friendly fights” in at least 10 assembly constituencies across two phases of the upcoming Bihar elections.

1 mins

{ U.P. CM AT RSS EVENT } 'Political Islam' a danger to Sanatan Dharma: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has said that while British and French colonialism are often discussed in history, there is little mention of “political Islam”, which, he claimed, has inflicted the greatest blow on the Sanatan Dharma.

1 mins

RJD CANDIDATE CRIES FOUL AFTER HER CANDIDATURE IS CANCELLED

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday cancelled the nomination of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Shweta Suman from the Mohania assembly seat during scrutiny, officials said.

1 mins

PM rally puts focus on Karpoori Thakur village

SAMASTIPUR WAS ONCE THE SEAT OF 2-TIME CM AND SOCIALIST ICON KARPOORI THAKUR

1 mins

Soon, Assam law against love jihad, polygamy: CM

“Several historic legislations, including those on ‘love jihad’ and polygamy, will be introduced in the next assembly...once they get approved by the state cabinet, we will provide more information,” Sarma told reporters on the sidelines of an event in Nagaon district.

1 mins

Two-phased nationwide SIR likely ahead of next poll cycle

ON WEDNESDAY, THE COMMISSION REVIEWED THE PREPAREDNESS OF ALL STATE CEO OFFICES TO IMPLEMENT S.LR. IN A TIME-BOUND AND UNIFORM MANNER

1 mins

Nitish set to hit Bihar poll trail with 80 rallies

Chief minister Nitish Kumar may address 80 rallies across Bihar as he is set to launch the ruling alliance’s elections blitz, JD (U) leaders aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

2 mins

Women in focus as Tejashwi vows job security, salary hike

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav announced on Wednesday thatall contractual workers engaged in various Bihar government departments and around 200,000 “community mobilisers” among “Jeevika Didis” would be made permanent, and given a monthly salary of 330,000, if the INDIA bloc comes to power in the upcoming assembly elections.

2 mins

CENTRE URGES SC TO APPROVE DELHI-PAURI NH EXPANSION

NEW DELHI: The central government has urged the Supreme Court to clear the Delhi-Pauri national highway expansion project, which has come under scrutiny after a plea alleged procedural lapses and threat to wildlife as the project threatens to fragment a vital wildlife corridor linking the Rajaji and Corbett tiger reserves.

1 mins

In a first, 150 indigenous dogs getting commando op training

NEW DELHI: Over 150 indigenous Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound dogs are being trained for the first time by the Border Security Force (BSF) to undertake high-risk commando operations across India’s eastern and western frontiers and in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas, officials aware of the development said.

1 mins

Ladakh leaders, MHA officials hold meeting

THE LADAKH REPRESENTATIVES PUSHED FOR THE RESTORATION OF STATEHOOD AND THE RELEASE OF SONAM WANGCHUK

2 mins

SC seeks UP reply on juveniles in Agra jail

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify whether juvenile delinquents are being kept with adult prisoners in Agra Central Jail, stressing that no law permits housing minors anywhere other than designated observation homes.

1 mins

Ex-Pb DGP called for questioning by SIT

The special investigation team (SIT) of Haryana Police investigating the alleged murder of the son of former Punjab director general of police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa, has issued a notice to the IPS officer to appear before them for questioning, officials aware of the details said on Wednesday.

1 mins

India's forest area rank improves from 10th to 9th in FAO report

India's total forest area ranking has improved to ninth from 10th even as it has maintained its third position worldwide in terms of annual forest gain, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

1 mins

Siddaramaiah’s son says father in ‘final phase’ of political life, sparks row

Karnataka MLCand CMSiddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, on Tuesday sparked a buzz by saying that his father was in the “final phase of his political life”, while expressing hope that senior Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi could take up the responsibility, and bea role model whoisaligned with the ideology of the Congress party.

1 mins

Inquiry finds recurring RAT activations on Boeing 787s

When Air India Flight 117’s emergency power system deployed unexpectedly during a landing in Birmingham on October 4, it was part of a pattern affecting dozens of the aircraft-a Boeing 787 — worldwide, the aviation regulator has learnt.

2 mins

NHRC NOTICE TO 3 STATES’ DGPs OVER ATTACK ON JOURNOS

1 mins

CBl closure report says no proof Rhea ‘abetted’ Sushant’s suicide

There is no evidence to suggest that actor Sushant Singh Rajput was “illegally confined, threatened, or provocated/ abetted to commit suicide” by Rhea Chakraborty or to establish that she embezzled his funds or possessions, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has claimed in its ‘closure report’ into the death of the actor, people familiar with the development said, adding that Sushant, in fact, called Rhea “famil

3 mins

Ex-BJD MLA among II held for killing BJP leader

Former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Bikram Panda, former Berhampur mayor Siba Shankar Das and 10 others were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the October 6 murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pitabas Panda, officials said.

1 mins

2 injured after ex-min’s minor son rams Audi into three cars in Jaipur

At least two people were injured after a luxury car allegedly driven by the 15-year-old son of former Rajasthan minister Rajkumar Sharma rammed into three cars in Jaipur’s Pratap Nagar on Wednesday, police said.

1 mins

'Pak still healing from Op Sindoor'

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that Pakistan is still recovering from the blow dealt by India during the four-day military clash in May under Operation Sindoor.

1 mins

Govt to acquire 425k modern carbines

The government has signed a ₹2,770-crore deal with two private firms to equip soldiers with 4.25 lakh (425k) modern close-quarter battle carbines, replacing the existing decades-old sub machine guns based on a 1940s design, director general infantry Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar said on Wednesday.

1 mins

GATES TO DEBUT ON INDIAN TV FOR THE 1st TIME WITH DAILY SOAP CAMEO

Bill Gates

1 mins

IT ministry tightens rules for online content removal

THE RULES WILL LIMIT CONTENT REMOVAL POWERS TO OFFICIALS AT JOINT SECRETARY RANK OR ABOVE AND DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OR HIGHER IN POLICE

2 mins

MET DEPT ISSUES RED ALERT FOR 6 ANDHRA DISTRICTS

The Meteorological Department on Wednesday said the well-marked low-pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal off North Sri Lanka coast moved northwestwards and is likely to intensify into a depression on October 22.

1 mins

Tellis released on bail with strict conditions

Ashley Tellis, the senior US foreign policy expert charged with unlawfully retaining classified national defence documents, has been released on bail with strict conditions including home detention and location monitoring, according to court documents seen by HT.

1 mins

Ex-sarpanch lynched in UP over old rivalry; kin protest with body

Tension gripped Vijaypur Devpur in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district on Wednesday after a 70-year-old former village head was beaten to death in public, allegedly over an old panchayat election rivalry.

1 mins

From burden to advantage

Bihar must make better use of its demographic dividend and underemployed labour force

2 mins

Rohingya case points to legal vacuum on refugees

True character is revealed not in comfort, but in crisis. And India has passed that test before. Our tradition of sheltering the persecuted is neither recent nor accidental. In 1959, when the Dalai Lama and thousands of Tibetans fled Chinese persecution, India didn’t just open its borders, we helped build a community in exile that thrives to this day. That moment—and others such as the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, and the civil conflicts in Sri Lanka and Afghanistan —cemented India’s global image as a democracy with a moral compass.

3 mins

Private sector can help address urban flooding

The torrential rains across India this monsoon once again exposed the deep vulnerabilities of its cities. Similar scenes of rain-wrought havoc played out across many cities, including metropolitan Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Urban centres that power India’s economy are now routinely drowning under their own weight — victims of poor planning and climate complacency. With climate-crisis-induced extreme rainfall events projected to surge by 43% by 2030, urban flooding is no longer an aberration — it's chronic crisis demanding urgent and systemic action. According to a 2025 World Bank report, India suffers average annual flood-related losses of nearly $4 billion, a figure expected to rise sharply as climate risks escalate and cities expand without adequate planning.

3 mins

The ‘self’ pivot in Indian diplomacy

Self-reliance, self-protection, and self-confidence seem to outline New Delhi's approach to contemporary world politics

4 mins

META CUTTING AROUND 600 ROLES IN A.I. UNIT

Meta is cutting around 600 positions out of the several thousand roles in its Superintelligence Labs, the Facebook owner said on Wednesday as it looks to make its artificial intelligence unit more flexible and responsive.

1 mins

SPACEX CUTS OFF 2,500 STARLINK DEVICES AT SCAM CENTRES IN MYANMAR

SpaceX has cut service to more than 2,500 Starlink internet devices at Myanmar scam centres, a company executive said on Wednesday, after AFP revealed that their use had exploded in the illicit industry.

1 mins

UN chief: Overshooting 1.5°C target 'inevitable'

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term.

1 mins

US considers curbs on exports to China made with American software

The Trump administration is considering a plan to curb a dizzying array of software-powered exports to China, from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing's latest round of rare earth export restrictions, according to a US official and three people briefed by US authorities.

1 mins

{ PAST PROBES } SEEKING $230MN IN DAMAGES Trump: Will have final say on money I seek for justice dept investigations

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for prior justice department investigations into his actions and insisted he would have the ultimate say on any payout because any decision will “have to go across my desk”.

1 mins

Vance says face tough task to disarm Hamas

Vice President JD Vance warned on Wednesday that the United States and allies face a tough task disarming Hamas and building a peaceful future for Gaza, as ‘Washington sought to reassure Israel over the next steps in its ambitious ceasefire deal.

1 mins

{ QUANTUM ECHOES } TO SPEED UP COMPUTING Google says it has developed quantum computing algorithm in breakthrough

Google said it has developed a computer algorithm that points the way to practical applications for quantum computing and will be able to generate unique data for use with artificial intelligence.

1 mins

'Nazi streak': Trump nominee withdraws over racist remarks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's nominee to lead a government watchdog agency, Paul Ingrassia, announced on Tuesday he was withdrawing his candidacy after it was revealed he reportedly boasted about having a “Nazi streak”.

1 mins

MASSIVE RUSSIAN DRONE, MISSILE ATTACK ON UKRAINE KILLS 6 PEOPLE

A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack across Ukraine killed at least six people, including a woman and her two young daughters, officials said ‘on Wednesday, as US-led efforts to end the war floundered and Ukraine's president sought more foreign military help.

1 mins

Trump: Don't want 'wasted' meeting with Russian Prez

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had shelved plans for a summit in Budapest with Russia's Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war because he did not want a “wasted” meeting.

2 mins

'JLR faces £540 mn hit from cyberattack'

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is likely to incur a £540 million (₹6,300 crore) hit due to the September cyberattack, according to Cyber ‘Monitoring Centre, an independent agency that tracks impact of cyber hits on UK-based firms.

1 mins

Car sales take off, industry sees GST cut fuelling growth

India's top carmakers saw double-digit growth following a spike in demand after cuts in goods and services tax (GST) rates late in September coincided with the Navratri to Diwali festive season sales.

2 mins

Centre to monitor edible oil output, stocks online

The Centre on Wednesday amended a key provision of a food-regulation order, asking manufacturers, blenders and packers of cooking oil to report monthly production and stock returns through a designated online portal, a move aimed at tracking inventories to check inflation as well as excess imports.

1 mins

APPLE HIT WITH EU ANTITRUST COMPLAINT OVER APP STORE TERMS

Apple was hit with a complaint to EU antitrust regulators by two civil rights groups on Wednesday over the terms and conditions of its App Store and devices for allegedly breaching landmark rules aimed at reining in Big Tech.

1 mins

Delhi HC settles 25-year-old Mars-Cadbury trademark row

THE CASE WAS CLOSED AFTER A MUTUAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE TWO COMPANIES ON JULY 2 THIS YEAR

1 mins

Fall in precious metals hits recent bullion ETF buyers

Those who bought gold and silver during the festive period in the past few days have been left with losses as prices fell after a mammoth rally.

2 mins

Companies tiptoe back to banks as bond yields rise

Most demand for working capital; Infra, renewables, mfg firms eye capex

2 mins

Fernandes strike in vain as FC Goa lose to Al Nassr

Brison Fernandes has yet to make his senior India debut but it is unlikely Khalid Jamil will ignore the wide forward now.

2 mins

Why this season is looking very good for Arsenal so far

Gyökeres ends barren run with a brace as Gunners continue good run by dismantling Atletico

3 mins

All eyes on Rohit and Kohli ahead of ODI in Adelaide

All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as India take on Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide on Thursday with the series on the line.

3 mins

Cong’s Shama asks if Sarfaraz ignored for his surname

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed on ‘Wednesday stoked a controversy when she asked whether Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was not selected in the India A squad “because of his surname”.

1 mins

World Cup: Jess, Amelia and NZ’s Kerr sisterhood

Siblings in the same sport at the highest level is still not common, and being part of the same playing 11 is rarer.

3 mins

Sutherland, Gardner sparkle as Australia outplay England

All-rounders Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner shared an unbeaten 180-run stand as Australia asserted their dominance with a comprehensive six-wicket victory over England in their Women’s World Cup clash on Wednesday.

1 mins

Under-pressure India face New Zealand in virtual quarter-final

One can well imagine the pressure Harmanpreet Kaur's players will feel on Thursday afternoon when they walk out to face New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium. It is a virtual knockout in a home World Cup where a packed stadium will scrutinise every move. India face the heat after three straight losses where one more wrong step means staring at the exit.

3 mins

MEET DUA PADUKONE SINGH

Actor couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, who have carefully shielded their daughter Dua Padukone Singh from the public eye, on Tuesday night introduced her on social media with a joint post.

1 mins

Ranbir and I are fiercely protective of each other

Growing up in the public eye as the children of actors Rishi and Neetu Kapoor and part of a celebrated film family, siblings Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and actor Ranbir Kapoor have always had each other's backs. Even after Riddhima married Delhi-based businessman Bharat Sahni and moved to the Capital, her bond with Ranbir has remained as strong as ever.

1 mins

Wish I could live closer to my sisters, like when we were kids, but that's life

Bobby Deol opens up about the bond with his sisters that has persevered despite the physical distance

1 mins

Raj Comics creator confirms trilogy featuring Super Commando Dhruva, Nagraj; Will Aryan Khan direct it?

Aryan Khan might be gearing up to enter the world of Indian superheroes.

1 mins

TIME TO HIT RESET AFTER THE FESTIVITIES

From sugar crashes to smog blues, here's your gentle post-Diwali detox guide, to reset your body, refresh your skin, and breathe easy again

2 mins

Bhai Dooj special: Ridhi Dogra says her bhaiya is her first guru

Actor Ridhi Dogra calls festivals such as Bhai Dooj intensely emotional, emphasising that while \"festivals are always a family affair, Bhai Dooj and Rakhi flood us with emotions as you not only celebrate the festivals but you celebrate the love and bond between siblings\".

1 mins

This boring film is tailor-made only for Instagram Reels

It took me a while to figure out the point of a film like Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat.

1 mins

AQI news is not just for the next Insta Story: Mira Rajput

As the air quality in Delhi and Mumbai dipped sharply after Diwali celebrations, actor Shahid Kapoor's wife, content creator Mira Rajput Kapoor, took to social media to call out the continued practice of bursting firecrackers, urging people to stop normalising it under the guise of \"tradition\" or \"fun for kids\".

1 mins

Chitrangda Singh shares selfie from hospital bed, deletes it later

Actor Chitrangda Singh recently took to social media to reveal that she had been hospitalised, leaving her fans worried about her health.

1 mins

I DON'T TAKE MYSELF SO SERIOUSLY: AYUSHMANN

The actor, dabbling in horror-comedy for the first time, spills the beans on switching gears with this one

1 mins

Soha Ali Khan's kitchen remedy is the glow-up trick of the season

As Bhai Dooj wraps up the festive week, actor Soha Ali Khan is giving fans an easy skincare fix to bring back their glow after all the celebrations. Soha shared her quick 2-minute homemade face pack made using simple kitchen ingredients like gram flour, turmeric, sandalwood, curd, honey and rose water.

1 mins

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