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Diwali 2026: Delhi Metro to commence services at 6 am on select routes; check new timings here
Delhi Metro has announced earlier train services on select lines for Diwali festivities. Trains on the Pink Line, Magenta Line, and Grey Line will begin operations at 6 am. Regular services will continue according to the Sunday timetable after the early start. Last trains from all terminal stations will depart at 10 pm on Sunday. This revised schedule aims to accommodate commuters during the festive occasion.
A California family foundation gave $12 million to help children visit museums; the gift supports free bus trips to the Getty Center and Getty Villa
Getty has unveiled a generous $12 million endowment aimed at facilitating complimentary bus rides for eligible K-12 school groups. Instituted by the Camilla Chandler Family Foundation, this initiative is poised to enhance accessibility for Title I schools. By alleviating transportation expenses, this funding promises to enrich students' educational journeys and deepen their appreciation for art and culture, ensuring that financial constraints do not obstruct museum experiences.
Karnataka bandh: Sugarcane farmers protest at Vijayapura toll gate over demand for Rs 5,500 per tonne
Protests by sugarcane farmers took place at the Hittinahalli toll gate in Vijayapura district. They demanded a price of Rs 5,500 per tonne for their sugarcane amidst a statewide bandh. Farmers expressed their dissatisfaction with both state and central governments regarding the support price dispute. Meanwhile, responses to the bandh varied in Belagavi city, where most services remained operational.
France moves to make rioters pay through family welfare benefit
France's Senate has approved a law to hold families accountable for damages caused by riots and unrest. This legislation allows authorities to recover compensation from family benefits like housing aid and allowances. Critics argue that the bill may disproportionately affect vulnerable families and discourage peaceful protests. Similar accountability measures are being considered in other European countries amid concerns over riots.
It's taxing to be a Delhi woman
Women in Delhi are disadvantaged by high transport costs tied to safety concerns during late-night commutes. Urban planning must be reformed to better accommodate the unique travel patterns of women in the city. Successful initiatives in cities like Vienna and Seoul illustrate how safety can be integrated into public spaces. Implementing gender-disaggregated data and safety audits is essential for equitable urban planning.
Daylight saving time 2026: Did the clocks change today, and when do they go back in the US?
Daylight saving time 2026: People in the United States are preparing for the end of daylight saving time, but the clocks have not changed yet. The US will not turn back time today, October 25. On November 1, clocks will roll back by one hour, giving people an extra hour overnight but bringing earlier sunsets and darker evenings.
Tourism is the sector the market writes off in a downturn. Is it indicating something else? 7 stocks with upside potential of up to 27%
For years the street has believed that when the economy slows, tourism and hotels are the first to feel it. The logic: A hotel stay is not like food, medicine, electricity, or school fees. It gets cut when money is tight. But a change is visible. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.
Bengaluru dad shares his son's school is taking him to Malaysia for a trip, recalls when he used to travel on train and stay in tents; son to stay in Marriot hotel
A Bengaluru dad’s post about his son’s school trip to Malaysia has sparked nostalgia online. While his son will explore Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi with a stay at a Marriott hotel, the father recalls his childhood school trips involving sleeper-class train journeys, Himalayan treks and nights spent in tents.
Prabhas came from a film family but travelled to college by bus: Actor once shared his father's financial struggle. What shaped his work ethic?
Prabhas revealed that his father, film producer Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju, faced regular financial crises despite their film industry connections. Recalling his college days, the actor said travelling by bus taught him to work harder. A BTech graduate who later studied acting, Prabhas rose to fame with Baahubali and went on to headline several blockbusters.
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on record
Heat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent heat storms have been identified as a new classification, representing larger and more persistent heat events. The intensity of these heat storms has worsened due to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Associated weather patterns have significantly disrupted ecosystems and agriculture worldwide.
ETtech Deals Digest: Boldfit, GreenCell lead as weekly funding hits $232 million, down 45% on-year
Boldfit led deal activity with $41.5 million, followed by GreenCell Mobility at $34.5 million, Inner Sky Labs at $30.9 million, and Scimplify at $25 million. Accel was among the most active investors, backing Scimplify, Origin, and CosmoChute. Elevation Capital invested in Mesa School of Business and Spill Games, while Pantera Capital backed Fission Labs.
Punjab Bandh Today October 15: Timing, reason, are banks open? Check bus and train updates
Punjab Band Today News: Punjab Bandh on October 15 will be observed from 6 am to 5 pm following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. Check the latest updates on bank operations, school closures, bus and train services, markets and emergency services.
Meet Pritish A R, the teen drummer who set a World record with 2,370 beats in one minute
Pritish A R, a young drummer from Australia, set a record for the most drumbeats in one minute with drumsticks, with 2,370, turning his childhood passion for music into a record-breaking feat. The sound of music began for him before he started school when his mother saw his interest in creating sounds with toys and signed him up for a kindergarten music programme when he was five years old. Pritish worked on his skills with regular lessons and seven months of intensive practice to beat the previous record of 2,109 beats.
A study says food memories may pop up without an invitation: Could repeated thoughts be setting the scene?
You think about lunch, then an old picnic suddenly comes back to you.Researchers found that repeated food thoughts primed later spontaneous personal memories in an experiment. Priming and familiar cues help explain how earlier thoughts can connect with an unplanned recollection.
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 4,900 crore 15-km Chennai Metro Phase II stretch, rides along with CM Vijay
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 15-km Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of the Chennai Metro Rail Project. This new stretch, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore, features advanced signalling systems. It is expected to improve connectivity between Chennai's western suburbs and the city centre. The Chennai Metro stretch is part of a wider development programme worth over Rs 13,000 crore that Modi is scheduled to launch across Tamil Nadu.
A study says forgetting to do something doesn't always mean your memory failed: What happens between a plan and an action?
Remembering a task and having a chance to complete it are different challenges.A parcel waiting by the door shows why the right solution depends on what stopped you.
France students plan more protests, UN 'concerned' over violence
Students in France have largely returned to classrooms following days of protests demanding better education. The government has pledged to deploy 3,000 substitute teachers to affected school. While the demonstrations have been largely peaceful, some protesters have started fires and vandalised bus shelters. UN has voiced "concerns" over the occasional violent clashes.
‘You buy Mercedes, I want to invest in my education’: What Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay, daughter of a bus driver, once told colleagues who questioned her ambitions
Navi Pillay, the South African lawyer of Indian origin, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work defending human rights and international law. Daugher of a bus daugher, she worked very hard to earn law degrees in South Africa and then in Harvard.
Odisha Bandh Today, October 8: Timings, what's open, what's closed, who are protesting? Here's all you should know
Odisha Bandh Reason: Odisha is experiencing a 12-hour bandh organized by opposition parties like Congress and CPI, targeting issues such as the altered mining laws, electoral roll discrepancies, and mistakes in school textbooks. While the protest may disrupt public transport and roads, essential services, including healthcare and pharmacies, will continue to operate. The state government is prioritizing law enforcement to maintain peace and security amid the unrest.
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