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Speeding truck kills 15 devotees at Hindu festival in India

Heavily loaded truck ploughs through crowd of devotees and makeshift roadside shops before crashing into Gwalior temple gate

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Semiconductor ecosystem: Made in India and designed for India

India’s competitive advantage will not come from manufacturing at China’s scale or cost. It lies in building customised devices for specific users and applications.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

US very close to finalising trade deal with India, says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington is close to finalising a trade deal with India. He said the US considers various factors, including ongoing trade negotiations, while making decisions on national security waivers related to Russian oil and gas sanctions.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

How to Read Your Salary Slip and Understand Every Deduction on It

The Two Halves of Every Salary SlipA salary slip is divided into earnings and deductions. The earnings side lists what your employer is paying you before anything is taken out. The deductions side lists what gets subtracted before the money reaches your account. The number you care about, the one…

Times Life · Oct 19

'Looking forward to representing India': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves for Tajikistan for SCO meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is traveling to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, for the SCO Heads of Government meeting. The meeting will focus on various cooperative initiatives, including culture, economy, and innovation. India aims to strengthen ties with other SCO members through this engagement. Last year's CHG meeting was hosted in Moscow with…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy calls for a transparent process to appoint CEC

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called for a transparent and impartial process for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He said the practice of the ruling party selecting the CEC must come to an end. He added that the selection process must include the…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Dussehra 2026 date: Is it October 20 or 21? Check Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat puja muhurat, Ravan Dahan timings

Dussehra Date 2026: Dussehra 2026 will be celebrated on October 20 in most parts of India, while some regional traditions observe Vijayadashami on October 21. Check the correct date, puja muhurat, Dashami tithi and Ravan Dahan timings.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Split Ends Cannot Be Repaired: How Often Indian Hair Genuinely Needs a Trim

What a Split End Actually Is The hair shaft has three layers. The outermost one, the cuticle, is a sleeve of overlapping keratin scales that protects the cortex underneath. When those scales erode at the tip, from friction, heat, chemical processing, or simply time, the cortex beneath splits lengthwise. That…

Times Life · Oct 19

Why gig workers can’t choose working hours even in extreme weather

Even as gig and platform workers form the backbone of several companies that control their incentives, pay and working hours, companies do not have to comply with labour standards for workers’ occupational health, safety or working conditions under India’s labour codes. This makes gig workers more susceptible to extreme climate…

Newslaundry · Oct 19

Sergio Gor welcomes Rubio to Uzbekistan ahead of key C5+1 Ministerial meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, leading a large delegation of business executives. His visit focuses on strengthening trade and investment between the United States and Central Asian countries. Meetings with foreign ministers will address regional security and economic collaboration. Following Uzbekistan, Rubio will continue to…

The Economic Times · Oct 19