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DDA Karmayogi Awas Yojana offers 25% discount on ready-to-move flats, apply by October 31

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Oct

Business

DDA Karmayogi Awas Yojana offers 25% discount on ready-to-move flats, apply by October 31

New Delhi: Good news for government employees dreaming of owning a home in Delhi. Under the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) Karmayogi Awas Yojana, serving and retired government employees can avail themselves of a special 25 per cent discount on ready-to-move flats. Bookings are being accepted on a First Come, First Served (FCFS) basis, giving eligible applicants an opportunity to secure a home without waiting for construction to be completed. However, the deadline is approaching. Interested applicants have until October 31, 2026, to apply under the scheme. Who can apply under DDA Karmayogi Awas Yojana? The Karmayogi Awas Yojana has been…

Sachin Chamaria confirmed for Aichi‑Nagoya Para Asian Games; Two boccia players cleared by sports ministry

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Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Sachin Chamaria confirmed for Aichi‑Nagoya Para Asian Games; Two boccia players cleared by sports ministry

India's Para Asian Games contingent has been strengthened with the inclusion of boccia players Sachin Chamaria and Anjali Devi for the 2026 edition in Aichi-Nagoya. The Ministry of Sports have greenlit the inclusion of Boccia athletes in the Indian contingent for the upcoming Para Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. Sachin Chamaria and Anjali Devi have received the go-ahead for the individual Boccia events, making a late addition which took the total number of athletes to 168 for the quadrennial showpiece.The Indian contingent for the Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya will be supported by 113 officials, including coaches, support staff, a…

Toddler by her side, UAE royal Mahrah Al-Nahyan passed out on London street after heavy cocaine use

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Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Toddler by her side, UAE royal Mahrah Al-Nahyan passed out on London street after heavy cocaine use

An Emirati royal was found unconscious on a west London street after taking cocaine in the days before the incident, while a young child in her care was left unattended nearby. Mahrah Al Nahyan, 32, was discovered slumped against railings on June 13, near an unconscious man, as a barefoot toddler played close to the road. Al Nahyan, who is part of Abu Dhabi’s royal family through marriage, pleaded guilty to one count of child neglect at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday. The court heard that members of the public found her unconscious and intervened after noticing the child alone…

Stock markets extend recovery for second consecutive session, IT stocks led the gains

16

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Stock markets extend recovery for second consecutive session, IT stocks led the gains

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended the recovery for the second straight session as buying interest in select heavyweights, particularly technology stocks, picked up after a flat open. The rupee also strengthened against the US dollar, offering some relief to domestic sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 413.66 points or 0.56 per cent higher at 74,729.27. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 74,778.78 and a low of 74,012.99, gyrating 765.79 points. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty gained 148.80 points or 0.65 per cent to close at 23,146.15. However, the broader market ended the session in the red. The BSE…

Para Asian Games 2026: Event schedule, medal events, India’s fixtures, venues & live streaming Info

16

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Para Asian Games 2026: Event schedule, medal events, India’s fixtures, venues & live streaming Info

Athlete NameDisciplineEventsBoje MarbomBlind FootballBlind Football — MenKlingson MarakBlind FootballBlind Football — MenPradeep PatelBlind FootballBlind Football — MenSahilBlind FootballBlind Football — MenShivam SinghBlind FootballBlind Football — MenSovendra SinghBlind FootballBlind Football — MenTushar KumarBlind FootballBlind Football — MenVishnubhatejuba VaghelaBlind FootballBlind Football — MenAditya SajwanBlind FootballBlind Football — MenSujith Puthankattunikarath SasiBlind FootballBlind Football — MenSachin ChamariaBocciaMen's Individual-BC3, Mixed Pairs-BC3Anjali DeviBocciaWomen's Individual-BC3, Mixed Pairs-BC3Harvinder SinghPara ArcheryPara Recurve Men, Para Recurve Men DoublesVijay SundiPara ArcheryPara Recurve Men, Para Recurve Men DoublesToman KumarPara ArcheryPara Compound Men, Para Compound Men DoublesShyam Sunder SwamiPara ArcheryPara Compound Men, Para Compound Men DoublesAdil Mohamed Nazir AnsariPara ArcheryW1 Men, W1 Men…

Bangladesh temple row escalates after beef feast as students plan cow slaughter on Durga Puja day: Report

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Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Bangladesh temple row escalates after beef feast as students plan cow slaughter on Durga Puja day: Report

Dhaka: A controversy over a beef khichdi feast near a temple at Jagannath University in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka has escalated into a wider dispute over religious sensitivities, campus rules and students' right to organise events. A group of students from the university's Islamic History and Culture department has announced plans to slaughter a cow and organise a beef feast on Friday (October 16) coinciding with Maha Shashthi -- the first day of Durga Puja celebrations. The proposed event comes days after Hindu students objected to a beef khichdi gathering held close to the university's central temple, triggering protests and demands…

Rahul Gandhi Journalist Injury Case: SC Hearing on October 26

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Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Rahul Gandhi Journalist Injury Case: SC Hearing on October 26

The Supreme Court will hear on October 26 an application seeking registration of an FIR against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the alleged injury to a woman journalist during an Opposition march inside the court premises on October 12. The plea also requests that CCTV footage and other records connected with the incident be preserved. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that the application would be taken up along with other matters concerning protests when the court hears them on October 26. The application has been filed by advocate…

HD Fire Protect IPO allotment status to be finalised today, check latest GMP and other details

16

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

HD Fire Protect IPO allotment status to be finalised today, check latest GMP and other details

The initial public offering (IPO) of fire protection equipment manufacturer HD Fire Protect Ltd received a strong investor response and was subscribed 131.70 times on the final day of bidding on Thursday. According to data available on the NSE, the company's Rs 712-crore IPO received bids for 2,42,60,01,270 shares against 1,84,20,492 shares on offer. The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) quota garnered 256.65 times subscription. The non-institutional investor category received 203.21 times subscription, and the retail investor portion was subscribed 30.49 times. Investors can expect the share allotment to be finalised today, i.e. on October 16, 2026. You can check the…

Salman Khan Reveals Why He Avoids Talking About His Love Life

16

Oct

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Salman Khan Reveals Why He Avoids Talking About His Love Life

Salman Khan has explained the meaning behind his much-discussed statement that he was a virgin during his earlier appearance on Karan Johar’s chat show. The actor revisited the remark on Koffee With Karan Season 9, years after it became a subject of jokes, memes and public curiosity. When Karan Johar asked him, “Are you still a virgin?”, Salman laughed and said the answer was his way of making it clear that he did not want to discuss his relationships. Salman explained that people may date someone who later moves on and marries another person. He said he has…

PM Modi meets Asian Games’ medal-winning athletes, reiterates determination to secure 2036 Olympics bid

16

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

PM Modi meets Asian Games’ medal-winning athletes, reiterates determination to secure 2036 Olympics bid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's Asian Games medal-winners during a felicitation ceremony in New Delhi, praising their role in elevating the nation's sporting stature. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met India's Asian Games medal-winners, including the gold-winning men's and women's cricket teams, at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here and said the country is not just becoming a stronger force in terms of performance but also evolving into a "credible host" for major international events.The PM posed for pictures with the medal-winners and was presented with memorabilia ranging from signed jerseys to a bow from 17-year-old recurve archery…