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A group of Indian citizens affiliated with Harvard University has expressed concern over what it described as a
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China's soybean crushing sector faces significant overcapacity with daily crushing capacity of imports set to exceed 520,000 metric tons by the end of the year, an industry official said on Wednesday. Lv Xiuping, a member of a committee of the ruling Communist Party
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SpaceX has introduced a limit on some Starlink services in Ukraine, stopping the operation of its military-grade version above 100 miles an hour (160 km/h), disrupting combat missions, presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov said on Wednesday. Our defence forces did no
South Korean police have verified additional victims from a stabbing attack in Incheon on Tuesday, bringing the total number of people wounded to 10, media reports said on Wednesday. Police on Tuesday arrested a man who went on a stabbing rampage in the city near
A massive Russian air attack on energy infrastructure in Ukraine overnight shows that Moscow is flouting US President Donald Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday. A targeted Russian ballis
Taiwan said on Wednesday it was making progress in talks to buy LNG from Alaska and would invest $4.4 billion in the project after US President Donald Trump
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Age appears no closer to catching up with Australia's veteran bowling
Much of Ireland's public sector ground to a halt on Wednesday as workers staged the country's first widespread strike since the height of
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday warned that current economic developments and the rapid advance of AI threaten to deepen the gulf between advanced and developing economies, especially given steep drops in development assistance. She said
United States President Donald Trump will visit Manila in November to attend the ASEAN regional summit, the office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.
Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday backed peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, saying that waving the national flag during a demonstration was not a crime and describing the jailing of young people for doing so as an act of cowardice. In a post on X, Gandhi said,
The stage is all set to welcome fans into the epic realm of Narnia with
Hyundai Motor Group announced a long-term investment strategy committing USD 15.5 billion to India from 2026 through 2032. The seven-year program focuses on manufacturing expansion, research and development infrastructure, supplier development, and future mobility technologies to position India as a key hub for global operations. The announcement followed a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung at the Prime Minister
Turkish pro-opposition broadcaster Halk TV said on Wednesday
By Rajnish Singh The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has advised its personnel to remain vigilant against online honey traps, warning that cyber fraudsters use fake identities and emotional manipulation to gain trust and compromise personal, sensitive and financial information. As part of the cyber security awareness week that concluded a day ago, the border guarding force has issued an advisory to its personnel urging them to exercise caution while interacting with strangers online, avoid sharing pri
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that fair and independent elections were not held in the state for the past 50 years, claiming electoral results changed after people were allowed to vote freely. Commenting on elections in West Bengal, Ghosh said, It is true that for the past 50 years in Bengal, fair and independent elections were not held; people were not allowed to vote. As soon as fair elections began here, the results turned around. The party that had been ruling here fo
Kochi police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with an arson attack targeting a nursery near the Kadavubhagam synagogue in Ernakulam Market on October 12 (Monday), with investigators probing possible international terror links and a wider conspiracy. The accused, identified as Ebin Paul, was arrested within hours of the incident. Police officials found that petrol had allegedly been used to start the fire and that the accused had recorded the act on his mobile phone before fleeing, a
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan set a new record for the most runs in a bilateral three-match men's T20I series between two Full Members, finishing with 238 runs despite his side suffering an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the third and final match in Rawalpindi, according to the ICC website. Farhan scored his third consecutive half-century (76 runs off 47 balls) to take his tally to 238 runs in the series, surpassing India's Abhishek Sharma, who had scored 229 runs against Afghanist
Akali Dal Waris Punjab De working President Tarsem Singh on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Punjab's Mansa and accused the state government of failing to curb drug trafficking and suppressing those raising their voices against drugs. While speaking to ANI, Tarsem Singh expressed grief over the killing of Parminder Singh Jhota and accused the Punjab government of failing to curb drug trafficking and suppressing those raising their voices a
Cisco will bring its sovereign critical infrastructure portfolio to India over the next few months, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins said, highlighting the country's scale and potential role in building trusted technology systems. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Robbins said the portfolio, designed to address countries' concerns over data security and operational control, had already been launched in several European countries and recently in Canada.
India's rice export earnings rose 12.9 per cent to Rs 45,739 crore during April-August 2026, with stable trade policies, accessible incentives and better market access needed to sustain the growth, according to the Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF). Basmati rice exports contributed Rs 22,864 crore, up 11.6 per cent, while non-Basmati exports reached Rs 22,874 crore, registering growth of 14.2 per cent over April-August 2025, the federation said in a release. The figures reflect growth in
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Wednesday accused the Congress leadership of double standards on women
The dollar languished on Wednesday as traders awaited
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying Washington is prepared to take strong action against the Islamic Republic, even as he reiterated that preventing them from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains a key priority for his administration. Speaking at a campaign rally in Alaska as he continues his campaign for midterms, Trump adopted a combative tone towards Iran, suggesting that the United States had reached a point of frustration with the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined world leaders to wish Pope Leo XIV a speed recovery after he underwent surgery to remove a nodule in in his lung. Happy to learn that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Launching a blistering attack on the Centre, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday claimed that neither Narendra Modi will continue as Prime Minister nor will Amit Shah remain the Union Home Minister until 2029. Raut's remarks came in response to Home Minister Amit Shah's assertion that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would secure victory again in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Amit Shah will not remain the Home Minister until 2029. I have said this repeatedly. Modi will not remain P
Barcelona came from behind to thrash Galatasaray 4-1, while Arsenal scored three second-half goals in seven minutes to beat Lille 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League league phase on Tuesday, as both sides secured convincing victories on matchday two. Aleksey Batrakov gave Galatasaray the lead in the 28th minute, but Joao Cancelo equalised for Barcelona in the 43rd minute. Ferm
NSE IFSC Limited (NSEIX) and London Stock Exchange plc signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration aimed at driving cross-border growth alongside innovative listing and trading opportunities for issuers and investors across both jurisdictions. The bilateral agreement established a broad framework to pursue commercial opportunities across multiple financial market segments. Under this arrangement, both bourses agreed to evaluate dual and cross-listings across pro
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has appointed National Tax Service Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun as his new chief of staff, the presidential office said on Wednesday. Lim replaces Kang Hoon-sik, who resigned after serving as Lee's chief of staff since
Ukraine's capital city Kyiv is facing power cuts on Wednesday following Russian strikes on its energy facilities, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app.
The Delhi High Court has held that advanced age cannot be a ground to presume that an elderly person has stopped contributing economically to the family, emphasising that unpaid household work and caregiving services rendered by older women must be recognised while determining compensation in motor accident cases. Justice Anish Dayal observed that compensation cannot be assessed on stereotypes or assumptions that a person ceases to contribute to the household merely because of age. The absence o
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All infrastructure facilities in Balakovo in Russia's Saratov region are operating as usual, Governor Roman Busargin said on Telegram, after a Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and damaged houses in the Volga River town earlier on Wednesday. Balakovo is home t
Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Wednesday but soon recovered to trade in positive territory, supported by hopes of relief on Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax, Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and a decline in institutional selling. However, weak global cues continued to weigh on market sentiment. At the opening bell, the BSE Sensex fell 116.42 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 72,917.36, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 30.85 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 22,691.10. GIFT Nifty was also tradi
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland, he said in a statement on Truth Social.
Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief spokesperson NV Subhash on Wednesday criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his protest march in Delhi, saying the Raebareli MP should act more responsibly instead of creating a chaotic situation to attract media attention. He also questioned the Congress MP's approach to the legal proceedings concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Ku
A 34-year-old man was severely injured after two unidentified assailants allegedly shot at him in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area late Tuesday night, police said. According to police, the incident was reported at Sonia Vihar police station around 9.13 pm on October 13. The assailants, who were wearing helmets and riding a motorcycle, fled the scene after the shooting. The injured man, identified as Manish Yadav, was taken to Shusruta Trauma Centre (AIIMS) in Civil Lines by his family members
India is planning over a 20-25 year horizon to reduce critical technology dependencies and strengthen its ability to withstand global disruptions, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, emphasising that the country aims to become a trusted partner across global technology supply chains rather than pursue complete self-sufficiency. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Vaishnaw said India was identifying areas where dependence on other countries could leave its production and economy vulner
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the group's agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar shared the same cause as the INDIA bloc's protests, while clarifying that CJP would continue to function as an independent pressure group. Asked whether CJP would join the INDIA bloc's agitation, Dipke said the two movements were united in their opposition to what he alleged were electoral irregularities involving Gyanesh Kumar, but ruled out the possibil
Ashokan from Madurai eagerly awaits Navaratri every year, as the festival gives him an opportunity to collect Golu dolls, a festive tradition he has been following for the past 25 years. Golu dolls, a cherished part of India's cultural heritage, are traditionally displayed during Navaratri, especially in southern states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Known by different names across regions, including Bommai Golu in Tamil Nadu, Bommala Koluvu in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, an
In view of heavy losses caused by flash floods and cloudbursts in July, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Wednesday organised a comprehensive disaster awareness and training programme in Rajouri to bolster disaster preparedness and emergency response among local youth and residents, officials said. The programme was organised for students of the Government Post Graduate College and local residents. During the event, SDRF personnel and officials delivered informative lectures and conduc
World leaders on Tuesday (local time) extended prayers and wishes for the speedy recovery of Pope Leo XIV following his successful lung surgery at Rome
Taiwan has agreed to buy 30% of the liquefied natural gas from a pipeline project in Alaska, US President Donald Trump told a rally in the state on Tuesday, but the deal terms were not immediately clear. Taiwan has committed to investing $4.4 billion in the development of the pipeline, said
The long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge linking China and North Korea will be opened on October 15, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said on Wednesday. The two sides will jointly hold an opening ceremony, the report said. China completed its side of the bridge in 2014, hoping to boost
China's yuan-denominated exports rose 29.6% year-on-year in September, while imports increased 24.6%, customs data showed on Wednesday.
Asian shares inched higher on Wednesday as

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