Which Indian universities have made it to the World University Rankings 2026 list?
IISc Bangalore has maintained its position as the top Indian university in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, BHU, IIT Indore, KIIT University, LPU, Mahatma Gandhi University and UPES also made it to the list.
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IISc Bangalore has maintained its position as the top Indian university in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, BHU, IIT Indore, KIIT University, LPU, Mahatma Gandhi University and UPES also made it to the list.
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LG Electronics becomes first-ever IPO in India to cross ₹4 lakh crore mark in subscription
LG Electronics India has created history by becoming the first IPO in India to cross the ₹4 lakh crore mark in total subscription value. The three-day public issue received bids for over 385 crore shares against 7.13 crore on offer, translating into an overall subscription of more than 54 times. The total bid amount stood at around ₹4.4 lakh crore.
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LG Electronics India has created history by becoming the first IPO in India to cross the ₹4 lakh crore mark in total subscription value. The three-day public issue received bids for over 385 crore shares against 7.13 crore on offer, translating into an overall subscription of more than 54 times. The total bid amount stood at around ₹4.4 lakh crore.
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Brahma Kumaris’ top functionary Brijmohan Bhai passes away
Brijmohan Bhai, secretary-general of the Brahma Kumaris, regarded as a pillar of the organisation, which has about 6,000 centres worldwidem, passed away on Thursday. Organisation sources stated his health had been poor since January. Initially, he received treatment in Ahmedabad and at the Global Hospital in Mount Abu. Later, he was recuperating at the Om Shanti Retreat Centre in Delhi.
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Brijmohan Bhai, secretary-general of the Brahma Kumaris, regarded as a pillar of the organisation, which has about 6,000 centres worldwidem, passed away on Thursday. Organisation sources stated his health had been poor since January. Initially, he received treatment in Ahmedabad and at the Global Hospital in Mount Abu. Later, he was recuperating at the Om Shanti Retreat Centre in Delhi.
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Actor Nandish Sandhu gets engaged to actress Kavita Banerjee, shares pics
Actor Nandish Singh Sandhu has seemingly confirmed that he is now engaged to actress Kavita Banerjee. Sharing a series of photos on Instagram, he wrote, "Hi Partner. Ready?". He also shared a ring and a red heart emoji in the caption. The 'Uttaran' fame actor was previously married to actress Rashami Desai.
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Actor Nandish Singh Sandhu has seemingly confirmed that he is now engaged to actress Kavita Banerjee. Sharing a series of photos on Instagram, he wrote, "Hi Partner. Ready?". He also shared a ring and a red heart emoji in the caption. The 'Uttaran' fame actor was previously married to actress Rashami Desai.
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None of the 3 toxic cough syrups were exported: India to WHO
The Indian authorities have told the World Health Organization that none of the three cough syrups - Coldrif, Respifresh TR and Relife - that were declared toxic have been exported. Coldrif has been linked to the deaths of over a dozen children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The medicine had diethylene glycol 500 times more than the permissible limit.
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The Indian authorities have told the World Health Organization that none of the three cough syrups - Coldrif, Respifresh TR and Relife - that were declared toxic have been exported. Coldrif has been linked to the deaths of over a dozen children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The medicine had diethylene glycol 500 times more than the permissible limit.
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Putin admits Russian missiles hit Azerbaijani plane & killed 38 in 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev that two Russian missiles were responsible for the downing of a passenger plane that killed 38 people on December 25, 2024. He told Aliyev that two Russian missiles detonated near the plane as Ukrainian drones had entered Russian airspace. Putin promised compensation for those affected.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev that two Russian missiles were responsible for the downing of a passenger plane that killed 38 people on December 25, 2024. He told Aliyev that two Russian missiles detonated near the plane as Ukrainian drones had entered Russian airspace. Putin promised compensation for those affected.
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PM Modi told UK PM to act against Khalistani extremists: MEA
PM Narendra Modi urged UK PM Keir Starmer to take action against Khalistani extremists within the legal framework, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said during a media briefing. "Prime Minister emphasised that radicalism and violent extremism have no place in democratic societies," Misri said. The two previously discussed the issue during PM Modi's visit to the UK in July 2025.
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PM Narendra Modi urged UK PM Keir Starmer to take action against Khalistani extremists within the legal framework, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said during a media briefing. "Prime Minister emphasised that radicalism and violent extremism have no place in democratic societies," Misri said. The two previously discussed the issue during PM Modi's visit to the UK in July 2025.
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US recession is near: JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has said that the US could slip into recession soon, as early as 2026. "I'm not worried about it...We'll deal with it, we'll serve our clients, we'll navigate through it. A lot of us have been through them before," he said. He also claimed the US has become a less reliable partner on world stage.
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JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has said that the US could slip into recession soon, as early as 2026. "I'm not worried about it...We'll deal with it, we'll serve our clients, we'll navigate through it. A lot of us have been through them before," he said. He also claimed the US has become a less reliable partner on world stage.
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79% Indian families planning skip-gen holidays this year: Report
Hilton's 2026 Trend Report reveals that skip-generation holidays are on the rise in India, with grandparents and grandchildren increasingly travelling together. The report also highlights that many Indian families are showing growing interest in multi-generational trips. Nearly 8 in 10 families (79%) Indian families say they've taken or are planning a skip-gen holiday this year.
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Hilton's 2026 Trend Report reveals that skip-generation holidays are on the rise in India, with grandparents and grandchildren increasingly travelling together. The report also highlights that many Indian families are showing growing interest in multi-generational trips. Nearly 8 in 10 families (79%) Indian families say they've taken or are planning a skip-gen holiday this year.
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SC Commission takes notice of Dalit IPS officer’s suicide
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes today took suo motu cognisance of the suicide of Dalit IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. It issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Chandigarh and the DGP of Chandigarh Police, asking them to submit an action taken report within seven days.
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The National Commission for Scheduled Castes today took suo motu cognisance of the suicide of Dalit IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. It issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Chandigarh and the DGP of Chandigarh Police, asking them to submit an action taken report within seven days.
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Impressed by Aadhaar, PM Starmer wants to introduce similar system in UK
UK PM Kier Starmer's spokesperson said the UK government wants to build an Aadhaar-like system. Notably, one of the first people Starmer met after landing in India was Nandan Nilekani, who was UIDAI chairman when the Aadhaar project was implemented. "We are going to India, where they've already done ID and made a massive success of it," Starmer said.
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UK PM Kier Starmer's spokesperson said the UK government wants to build an Aadhaar-like system. Notably, one of the first people Starmer met after landing in India was Nandan Nilekani, who was UIDAI chairman when the Aadhaar project was implemented. "We are going to India, where they've already done ID and made a massive success of it," Starmer said.
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Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express to launch by mid-November
Ernakulam and Bengaluru will soon be connected by a new Vande Bharat Express, making travel faster and more comfortable, especially during the festive season. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this on October 8. He further mentioned that the train is likely to be launched by mid-November.
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Ernakulam and Bengaluru will soon be connected by a new Vande Bharat Express, making travel faster and more comfortable, especially during the festive season. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this on October 8. He further mentioned that the train is likely to be launched by mid-November.
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Which countries still use the death penalty?
While 145 countries have abolished the death penalty, nations like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the US, China, North Korea, and Belarus continue to execute prisoners. India also retains capital punishment, with 564 prisoners on death row at the end of 2024 and 139 new death sentences imposed that year.
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While 145 countries have abolished the death penalty, nations like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the US, China, North Korea, and Belarus continue to execute prisoners. India also retains capital punishment, with 564 prisoners on death row at the end of 2024 and 139 new death sentences imposed that year.
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Sora nearly matches ChatGPT’s download numbers in first week
OpenAI recently introduced the iOS app of its video generation platform Sora. Surprisingly, it has nearly matched the first-week download numbers of ChatGPT initial launch. If we go by the data shared by Appfigures, Sora recorded around 627,000 iOS downloads in its first seven days, which is slightly ahead of ChatGPT 606,000 installs during its launch week.
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OpenAI recently introduced the iOS app of its video generation platform Sora. Surprisingly, it has nearly matched the first-week download numbers of ChatGPT initial launch. If we go by the data shared by Appfigures, Sora recorded around 627,000 iOS downloads in its first seven days, which is slightly ahead of ChatGPT 606,000 installs during its launch week.
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Man caught, beaten by women in UP market
As Karwa Chauth preparations heat up across India, an incident took place in UP's Mainpuri. A man allegedly misbehaved with women in a crowded market and the women gave him an immediate lesson. The women are seen thrashing the pervert in the crowded market in the viral video. He is seen pleading and apologising while being confronted.
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As Karwa Chauth preparations heat up across India, an incident took place in UP's Mainpuri. A man allegedly misbehaved with women in a crowded market and the women gave him an immediate lesson. The women are seen thrashing the pervert in the crowded market in the viral video. He is seen pleading and apologising while being confronted.
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Punjab court convicts 3, acquits 6 in 2022 Moga explosives case
The Additional Sessions Court in Moga, Punjab, has convicted three persons and acquitted six others in the high-profile 2022 Moga explosives and arms case related to an alleged police encounter. Delivering the verdict, Additional Sessions Judge Bishan Saroop sentenced Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, Varinder Singh alias Vinda, and Baljit Singh to three years of rigorous imprisonment each.
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The Additional Sessions Court in Moga, Punjab, has convicted three persons and acquitted six others in the high-profile 2022 Moga explosives and arms case related to an alleged police encounter. Delivering the verdict, Additional Sessions Judge Bishan Saroop sentenced Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, Varinder Singh alias Vinda, and Baljit Singh to three years of rigorous imprisonment each.
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Himachal govt postpones panchayat polls, citing monsoon damage
Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the postponement of the Panchayati Raj elections due in December-January later this year on grounds of the state suffering damages in monsoons, resulting in poor connectivity in villages. Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has ordered postponement of the elections in view of the adverse situation of the damaged roads and private-public property.
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Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the postponement of the Panchayati Raj elections due in December-January later this year on grounds of the state suffering damages in monsoons, resulting in poor connectivity in villages. Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has ordered postponement of the elections in view of the adverse situation of the damaged roads and private-public property.
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World Sight Day: CSR drive expands to 651 vision centres in India
On World Sight Day 2025, a major CSR initiative expanded to 651 vision centres across India, including advanced technology hubs. This 22-year programme has screened over one crore patients, dispensed millions of spectacles, and empowered women through training and employment in eye care, significantly advancing affordable, accessible vision health nationwide.
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On World Sight Day 2025, a major CSR initiative expanded to 651 vision centres across India, including advanced technology hubs. This 22-year programme has screened over one crore patients, dispensed millions of spectacles, and empowered women through training and employment in eye care, significantly advancing affordable, accessible vision health nationwide.
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What is the right time to check blood sugar?
Fasting blood sugar helps doctors understand how body regulates glucose without food triggers. Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD Diabetology, KIMS Hospitals said fasting blood sugar should be measured right after waking up, before eating or drinking anything other than water. "If you check 1 to 2 hours after eating...it becomes a 'postprandial' reading, which gives different information," Dr Vijay added.
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Fasting blood sugar helps doctors understand how body regulates glucose without food triggers. Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD Diabetology, KIMS Hospitals said fasting blood sugar should be measured right after waking up, before eating or drinking anything other than water. "If you check 1 to 2 hours after eating...it becomes a 'postprandial' reading, which gives different information," Dr Vijay added.
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Released 6,000 people, layoff numbers in circulation exaggerated: TCS
TCS on Thursday said it has "released" 1% or 6,000 people from workforce as part of restructuring exercise it had initiated. This comes as CHRO Sudeep Kunnumal sought to dismiss "extremely exaggerated numbers" that are in circulation. He said the company has hired 18,500 people in the just-ended quarter. All the offers that were made have been honoured, he emphasised.
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TCS on Thursday said it has "released" 1% or 6,000 people from workforce as part of restructuring exercise it had initiated. This comes as CHRO Sudeep Kunnumal sought to dismiss "extremely exaggerated numbers" that are in circulation. He said the company has hired 18,500 people in the just-ended quarter. All the offers that were made have been honoured, he emphasised.
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