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The 41-year-old made the gaffe while discussing how her family was adjusting to her new role and whether the demanding job would affect her personal life. Speaking about her family of four children, Zacharia slipped up while referring to her husband, saying, my president, excuse me, my husband

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the authorities were attempting to suppress a collective voice of dissent and called on students to document their experiences and share evidence with the Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting London for talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham as Russia intensifies attacks. Britain has pledged urgent support and faster air defence missile deliveries to strengthen Ukraines defences ahead of winter

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said peace and stability along the LAC are essential for normalising India-China relations. He also flagged the trade imbalance and limited market access for Indian businesses in China, while noting that bilateral ties are gradually moving towards normalcy

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on Wednesday and lodged in Delhis Tihar Jail, police said. They were accused of violating their peace bonds and trespassing into the Jantar Mantar area

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, mentioned the matter before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, requesting an early hearing before the deadline for filing claims and objections

Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabias capital, Riyadh, as civil defence authorities issued air raid alerts for Riyadh and Kharj province. The source of the blasts remains unclear amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi airports, military sites and oil infrastructure

A fire broke out at Udham Fish Point in Delhis Maujpur area on Tuesday night, triggering panic among diners. In dramatic scenes, a diner threw a toddler from a first-floor window into waiting arms below. The fire was doused, and police reported no injuries

Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence wing and Mumbai ATS have arrested Jobanpreet in Mumbai in connection with the Mad Sandhu murder investigation. Officials said three pistols, five magazines and 11 cartridges were recovered, while investigators probe alleged links to weapons supply and extortion-related firing incidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders have wished Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery after surgery at Romes Gemelli Hospital. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, and an intraoperative examination confirmed lung adenocarcinoma

Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, reiterating that Tehran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. His remarks come amid reports of US military preparations, even as he claims Washington and Tehran are engaged in productive diplomatic discussions

Rahul Gandhi has backed peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, saying waving the Tricolour is not a crime. His remarks came after CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody following their detention during a protest

Farmers are protesting over sugarcane prices, ethanol rates and other demands, affecting traffic travelling from Kolhapur and other parts of Maharashtra towards Belagavi and Bengaluru

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says his group's protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares a cause with the INDIA bloc, but rules out joining any political party. His remarks follow the five-day judicial custody of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after a Jantar Mantar protest

Residents and environmental groups in Indonesias West Kalimantan have sued President Prabowo Subianto and 26 officials over the 2026 wildfire haze crisis. They seek a national emergency declaration, free healthcare, compensation for affected families and stronger action against forest burning

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 17 to 22 to strengthen strategic ties, energy cooperation and commercial investment. His itinerary includes meetings with Indian officials and business leaders, as well as a visit to Jamnagar, home to Reliances major refinery

A Russian ballistic missile struck Kyivs CHP-4 power plant, killing two people and injuring around 20, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised Western allies for failing to provide advance warning as Russia continued targeting Ukraines energy infrastructure

A Corendon Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Corfu to Nuremberg triggered a hijacking scare after sending an emergency code over Croatia due to a radio malfunction. Germany briefly shut Nuremberg airport and scrambled fighter jets. All 178 passengers and crew were safe

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody and lodged in Tihar Jail after allegedly breaching barricades and trespassing at Jantar Mantar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the Centre, alleging an attempt to suppress dissent

US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised Elon Musk over reported spending of USD 366 million to support Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Sanders accused the billionaire of using his wealth to influence American politics and called for an end to oligarchy

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his promise to give USD 5,000 to every adult American if Republicans secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. He presented the proposed payout as a direct outcome of Republican economic policies

An unexploded munition detonated during a school trip near Israels northern border with Lebanon, killing a teenage boy and injuring 24 others. The Israeli military said the munition was believed to belong to Hezbollah, while authorities investigate the circumstances of the blast

A heady takeover by a popular Kolkata-based bar brings the vibe of addas, Gondhoraj limes, and the threads between the two former colonial cities to Lower Parel

A roof covering a skywalk stretch is not an extra amenity. It is part of the facility as a whole; this is not a bits-and-pieces kind of puzzle.

A Six Flags spokesperson said the park and local authorities responded immediately and that they are fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate the incident

Try your hand at the best of homegrown tabletop board games, card games, and international classics at a two-day gaming convention in the city

China has never recognised the so-called Union Territory of Ladakh unilaterally and illegally established by India, and firmly opposes the so-called standardised names publicised by India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing.

Thirteen children aged 15 and below died after a boat carrying around 20 children capsized in Bihars Vaishali district on Tuesday evening. Seven people were rescued, while SDRF teams and local divers continued search operations. PM Modi and Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced financial assistance

Examining why the Bengali OTT, Hoichoi, is an IIM case-study, and a gamechanger for Indian entertainment

The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board's plan for common social themes in Friday sermons has sparked controversy. Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema opposed the move, while chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi said it was a collective decision by Islamic scholars

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy will meet Amit Shah to seek a CBI probe into an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The controversy has also triggered questions over the Congress's internal leadership tussle

A forest fire on Indonesias Sumatra island destroyed nearly 300 homes and forced around 1,000 residents to evacuate. Peatland smouldering and strong winds fuelled the blaze as Indonesia battles widespread wildfires, hazardous haze and rising respiratory illnesses

The accused was reportedly known in the locality as a civic volunteer and a drug addict, alleged a TMC leader. The party further claimed that the woman said she was Banerjees niece and lay on the road, creating a scene while attempting to approach the former CM

Maharashtra minister Atul Save directs district administration to plan drinking water supply until August 31, 2027; industrial estates asked to reuse 30 per cent of water

Ken McCallum, who leads the UK's domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its attacks in Britain beyond the traditional targets of Iranians opposed to the country's Islamic authorities

Of the Indian nationals injured in the incident, four remain in the intensive care unit (ICU), four are receiving treatment in regular hospital wards, and three have been discharged, according to the advisory

According to the weather report, Beed in Marathwada recorded 38 degrees Celsius, 6.4 degrees above normal, while Yavatmal in Vidarbha registered 38.2 degrees Celsius, 6.5 degrees above normal. Jalgaon in north Maharashtra recorded the state's lowest minimum temperature at 17.6 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees below normal

Two persons, including a 16-year-old boy, were arrested in Jharkhands Chatra district for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. The girl was admitted to hospital after complaining of pain and was found to be pregnant. Further investigation is underway

Addressing reporters after a meeting with Opposition leaders and civil society representatives at his residence in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said those allegedly involved in vote chori would be brought to justice, naming PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Amit Shah targeted the Congress over its electoral record in Gujarat, Tripura and West Bengal, claiming that the party had gone decades without a victory in these states

Nigdi Police in Pimpri-Chinchwad said that it has registered a case against the accused who has been arrested and further investigations into the matter were going on

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congratulated him on completing 25 years in public service. Sunak also said India could chart its own course amid global uncertainty

Two Maldivian flydubai pilots have reportedly been arrested in the UAE as authorities investigate an alleged mid-air hijack attempt involving co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami. Indian Captain Smit Machchhar was injured while confronting the attacker, and Indias NIA has registered a case

A rare sighting of the elusive Asiatic caracal near the KurbaiVirani road in Gujarat's Kutch has prompted further wildlife monitoring, highlighting the role of local communities in tracking the little-known wild cat

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of allegedly pushing a pregnant journalist during an INDIA bloc march, while Congress rejected the charge as a political narrative. The row escalated as Opposition leaders defended Gandhi and raised allegations over the handling of protest-related videos

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According to a statement issued by Singapores Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry on October 13, the visit will reaffirm the longstanding bilateral relationship between Singapore and India

The robbery took place on Monday night in the Sen-Paschim Para area. The victim, Ramesh Yadav, is an office-bearer of the BJPs Other Backward Classes (OBC) Morcha in Uttar Pradesh

At least six people were killed and dozens injured after the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan, Pakistan. Fourteen coaches went off the tracks, prompting rescue operations and suspension of rail traffic. The cause of the accident remains under investigation

In separate travel advisories posted on X, the airlines informed passengers about the cancellations and urged them to check their flight status before leaving for the airport