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Uttar Pradesh cut air-conditioned bus fares by 10 percent on Wednesday ahead of Dussehra and Diwali celebrations. The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation will maintain reduced rates across Janrath, Pink, Shatabdi, Volvo and sleeper services until officials announce otherwise...

Maruti Suzuki sold 189,665 vehicles in September, marking a 3 percent increase from 184,727 units the previous year. The automaker achieved record exports of 42,204 units despite domestic sales falling to 135,711 vehicles from 148,061 units. The company delivered 165,000 vehicles during the...

Gary Oldman described receiving his knighthood from Prince William as a deeply emotional moment that surpassed winning an Oscar. The 67-year-old actor struggled to speak during the ceremony and later told reporters the honor eclipsed his Academy Award. Prince William revealed himself as a fan of...

India and Uzbekistan conducted their ninth joint counter-terrorism meeting in Tashkent on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation through intelligence sharing and training programs. Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary Vinod J Bahade and Uzbek Foreign Affairs official Gulomjon Pirimkulov led...

Actress Manushi Chhillar celebrated her father, Dr. Mitrabasu Chhillar's birthday by sharing photos on Instagram. The images showed him with a birthday cake, treating patients and cooking in the kitchen. She praised his constant support, from attending school events to meeting her at airports...

The Indian government will open 57 Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country at a cost of 5,862 crore rupees over nine years beginning in 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the schools represent a major expansion of quality education access for children of central government employees. The...

Pakistan has imposed an indefinite lockdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as demonstrations by the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee persist despite violent crackdowns. Security forces have fired on peaceful protesters while more than 2,000 personnel patrol the region with orders to...

India's para-athletics program has grown substantially as demonstrated by the country hosting the World Para Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Paul Fitzgerald of World Para Athletics and Andrew Parsons of the International Paralympic Committee praised government...

Dawn Pictures has threatened legal action against anyone sharing pirated versions of Idli Kadai after the film opened in theaters. The production company asked viewers to report unauthorized copies through several online channels. Director and star Dhanush explained the movie emphasizes...

Morgan Stanley predicts the Reserve Bank of India will begin lowering interest rates in December, with a second reduction following in February 2026. The brokerage expects the repo rate to fall from its current 5.50 percent to 5 percent by late 2026 as inflation pressures ease. Lower borrowing...

Alia Bhatt attended the North Bombay Durga Puja celebration wearing a golden saree with sequined details and an embroidered wrap. Rani Mukerji joined her in a blue saree at the pandal established by Mukerji's grandmother nearly 70 years ago. The event has become a gathering point for Bollywood...

The Telugu film Mass Jathara will arrive in theaters on October 31 after multiple postponements from its original August 27 premiere date. Actor Ravi Teja stars alongside Sreeleela in the commercial entertainer directed by Bhanu Bogavarapu. Sithara Entertainments released a humorous promotional...

Pakistan enters the Women's ODI World Cup with a spin-focused attack led by captain Fatima Sana and the consistent batting of Sidra Amin. Former Pakistan cricketer Marina Iqbal believes the team has gained role clarity in batting but must perform across all departments to advance beyond the...

India will host a United Nations peacekeeping conference in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, bringing together military leaders from more than 30 nations. Lt. Gen. Rakesh Kapoor outlined the event's framework during a preview session at Manekshaw Centre on Wednesday. The gathering will serve as...

Selena Gomez paid tribute to her new husband, Benny Blanco, through hidden details in her wedding attire. The 33-year-old actress embedded their initials inside a heart on one of three Ralph Lauren gowns she wore during the December ceremony. The lace halter dress also featured the wedding date...

The US Embassy in India confirmed Wednesday that passport and visa operations will remain active during the Washington government shutdown. The embassy posted on social media that scheduled services at embassies and consulates worldwide will proceed as conditions allow. Congressional Democrats...

India's Test captain Shubman Gill stated that adapting between cricket formats requires more mental adjustment than technical changes. The skipper addressed reporters on Wednesday before the opening Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad after wrapping up his Asia Cup duties. Gill emphasized his...

India's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 5.50 percent following a monetary policy review that ended Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India raised its growth projection for the current fiscal year to 6.8 percent from 6.5 percent based on robust consumption and investment...

Twinkle Khanna reminisced about unplanned fashion matches with Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan through social media posts. The actress shared photos showing herself and Bhatt wearing nearly identical striped blue shirts with navy slip dresses at separate occasions. Another image captured Khanna and...

India and Russia convened their sixth special mechanism meeting in Moscow to address security challenges in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor represented India, while Alexander Venediktov from Russia's Security Council led discussions on regional conflicts...