India’s smartphone market suffered a sharp slowdown in the third quarter of 2026, with shipments falling 26 per cent year-on-year to 35.8 million units, according to market research firm Omdia. The July to September quarter recorded the lowest third-quarter shipment volume since 2016, despite the start of the festive season. Rising smartphone prices, cautious consumer … Read more
TDP State President Palla Srinivasa Rao accused the YSRCP of obstructing local body elections, alleging the party filed around 60 petitions to stall the process. He claimed YSRCP is creating unrest due to a lack of confidence to face voters. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) State President Palla Srinivasa Rao on Wednesday accused the YSR Congress … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, on Police Commemoration Day, warned that those backing terrorism would be tracked down and punished, no matter where they tried to hide. His warning came as the Union Territory paid tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. The Jammu … Read more
With rising pollution levels in New Delhi on Wednesday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage 1 measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) today. Commuters in the national capital will get more Metro trains from Thursday, October 22, 2026, onwards. The Delhi Metro Rail … Read more
Qamile Marra, a 117-year-old woman from Albania, has lived through the Ottoman era, World War II and Albania’s communist dictatorship. She remains attached to village life and has little interest in global fame. After officials once stopped her pension, Albania approved a special state pension supplement in October 2026. At 117, Qamile Marra has lived … Read more
The FSSAI has issued fresh notices to major food manufacturers and a social media influencer over alleged misleading health claims, including immunity and digestion benefits, and non-compliant promotions involving infant nutrition products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued fresh notices to major food manufacturers and other entities over alleged misleading … Read more
AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj slammed the Delhi Govt for not providing water for Visarjan at a CR Park Durga Puja. He also alleged police harassment of organisers, including cutting pandal hours and electricity, calling the government’s actions “shameless”. Water for Visarjan Denied, Alleges AAP Leader Amid Durga Puja celebrations in Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), Aam Aadmi … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery as the US became India’s top LPG supplier, with imports surging to 67%. Reliance plans to invest in a new US oil refinery to boost American energy production and jobs. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar facilities in Gujarat on Wednesday, … Read more
Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzy was ‘flying high’ and happy until he died, thanks to his final concert in July 2025. She also shared that his severe battle with emphysema was kept a secret from everyone, including their children. Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne was kept “flying high” and felt profoundly happy up until the day … Read more
The Supreme Court has instructed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) to decide by October 22 whether to extend the nomination deadline for urban local body elections. This directive comes after allegations that candidates were prevented from filing nominations due to law and order issues. A vacation bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V … Read more