Saturday bank holiday: Banks nationwide will be open today, October 18, 2025, as it's the third Saturday, except in Assam due to the Kati Bihu festival. Regular banking operations will continue elsewhere. October 2025 features numerous bank holidays for various…

Sister’s children file case against uncle for selling their grandfather’s 2 acre land without partitioning a share with them, loses case in Kerala High Court because of Hindu Law of Succession

Pakistan experienced multiple earthquakes on October 17th and 18th, 2025. The National Center for Seismology reported tremors of magnitudes 3.5, 3.9, and 4.2. These shallow earthquakes occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Pakistan's location makes it prone…

China Eastern Airlines will resume flights from Shanghai to Delhi starting November 9, marking the restart of commercial air travel between China and India after a five-year hiatus. This development follows positive shifts in diplomatic relations. IndiGo…

At least three Indian nationals have died and five remain missing after a launch boat carrying 14 Indian crew members of a tanker capsized off Beira port in central Mozambique, the Indian High Commission said.

Dhanteras 2025 arrives on October 18, presenting auspicious timings for gold purchases. Investors can choose from traditional jewelry to digital gold and ETFs. Gold prices have seen a significant rise and are projected to continue their upward trend. Analysts…

Raising concern regarding higher levels of AQI, Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad said, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen significantly, leading to higher levels of particulate pollutants from sources like crop burning, vehicular exhaust, and…

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified its Bihar Assembly election preparations by announcing its third list of 28 candidates. This follows the release of its second list of 48 candidates earlier in the week. The party's first list had comprised 11 candidates…

China's top military official He Weidong and eight others are out of the Communist Party and military. They face serious corruption charges. This is part of a major anti-graft campaign. The move comes before a key party meeting. It signals a political show…

Bihar's voters are set to reject Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh predicts a clear majority for the Mahagathbandhan. He criticizes Nitish Kumar as a "remote-controlled" leader. Meanwhile, other parties are also preparing…

President Trump asserted he could easily resolve the escalating conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan if required, claiming to have saved millions of lives. This statement followed Pakistan's air strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, impacting…

Yes Bank has announced its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The private lender saw its profit after tax surge by 18.3 percent year-on-year. This brings the profit to Rs 654.47 crore. Net interest income also grew by 4.5 percent.…

Even after giving Rs 2.8 lakh for clearance of her late husband’s gratuity and post-death pension file it was not done, Chhattisgarh High Court says this is illegal demand for pension release and stays FIR

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has introduced new guidelines for National Pension System onboarding. Subscribers can now register through digital or physical channels. The process includes robust KYC verification using various face…

IDFC Bank's standalone net profit surged by 75.5% year-on-year to Rs 352.31 crore in the second quarter of FY26. Despite this significant profit growth, the bank's net interest income experienced a sharp decline of 40% YoY, falling to Rs 5,112.57 crore.

Nifty has broken above a key chart pattern, signalling a bullish trend. However, market breadth remains weak, and volatility has increased. This suggests caution is needed. Investors should focus on specific stocks and manage risk. Sectors like Pharma, Metal…

"The party has decided to contest the Bihar polls on its own. It will contest six assembly seats - Chakai, Dhamdaha, Katoria (ST), Manihari (ST), Jamui and Pirpainti," JMM general secretary and spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said.

In a significant development, investigators have conducted a search at the residence of Unnikrishnan Potty, the prime suspect linked to the Sabarimala temple gold heist. Currently under interrogation by the Special Investigation Team, Potty is central to…

Thousands across the US participated in 'No Kings' protests, voicing concerns over President Trump's alleged authoritarian practices impacting constitutional rights. Demonstrations, held in over 2,500 cities, aimed to foster greater political engagement.…

This Dhanteras is shaping up to be a historic occasion for car sales, with Maruti Suzuki predicting a staggering 50,000 units sold, while Hyundai is looking at approximately 14,000 units. The surge isn't limited to automobiles; the consumer electronics and…