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Iran says ready to reopen Hormuz in two days if U.S. agrees to demands

A senior Iranian official said the offer to open the vital energy corridor, which follows intense efforts by mediators to stop a return to war, showed good faith

2 Nov 2026 9:32 pm
Foreign policy is a local issue in U.S. midterm campaigns

The number of Republicans who say that Trumps policies have made the economy worse has almost doubled (18% to 35%) since the start of the year

2 Nov 2026 9:11 pm
Israels intent is to prevent Palestinians from existing as a group: Justice Muralidhar

In a strong indictment of Israels policies in the occupied Palestinian territories, Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, chair of the UN-appointed Independent International Commission of Inquiry, has accused Israel of seeking to expand its occupation while reducing the Palestinian population

2 Nov 2026 7:04 pm
Over 8,000 police personnel deployed to protect polio teams in Pakistan's Karachi

The development comes a day after the National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication confirmed that the new case was reported from Khyber district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

2 Nov 2026 2:12 pm
Naftali Bennetts BYachad faction throws support behind Gadi Eisenkot to form next Israeli government

The development comes as Israeli President Isaac Herzog has urged political leaders to accept the election results and find creative solutions to prevent another election

2 Nov 2026 1:08 pm
Trump holds call with Netanyahu over state of Iran war: report

The Israeli source described the call as tough, while the American source said it was direct, according to Axios

2 Nov 2026 2:05 am
U.S. mid-term elections: How officials are facing the heat

Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks

2 Nov 2026 12:14 am
Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates No. 76 to PM Modi

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk says gesture recognises Indias steadfast support for realisation of Gelephu Mindfulness City

1 Nov 2026 10:07 pm
S. Jaishankar meets Russian, Polish, South Korean counterparts; discusses Ukraine, West Asia

The External Affairs Minister also met Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski

1 Nov 2026 7:06 pm
Terrorism is 'red line': Pakistan tells Afghanistan as it warns of action against cross-border threats

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan, on Saturday, accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of refusing to address militancy emanating from Afghan soil and instead shifting blame on Islamabad for the deterioration in bilateral ties

1 Nov 2026 1:00 pm
President Trump says U.S. still has one or two targets in Iran

The President said the United States is not in a hurry to take offensive action because it had already decimated Irans military and nuclear programme

1 Nov 2026 12:10 pm
London police arrest 139 people outside U.S. Embassy for supporting banned pro-Palestinian group

Many of those protesting were retirees and were holding signs reading: I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action

1 Nov 2026 2:11 am
Quad delivering results for people in Indo-Pacific: Rubio

The group reviewed progress in turning shared priorities into real benefits for the Indo-Pacific region

31 Oct 2026 10:17 pm
UN ends its Somalia political mission after three decades

UNSOM was established by the UN Security Council in 2013 to support Somali authorities in the transition to democracy and the rule of law after more than two decades of conflict involving militias, Islamist groups and criminal gangs

31 Oct 2026 10:17 pm
Quad ministers express grave concerns over economic coercion

The four ministers expressed grave concerns regarding economic coercion, including through arbitrary export restrictions, said a statement from the Quad alliance in Atlanta, Georgia.

31 Oct 2026 10:05 pm
France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

Interior Minister Laurent Nuez warned of a very high risk of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween

31 Oct 2026 6:08 pm
Flavio Bolsonaro says he left Brazil because he is the victim of 'persecution'

The persecution began even sooner than I imagined, Mr. Bolsonaro said during an Instagram livestream in which he discussed his decision to flee after his Brazilian passports were cancelled as part of a money laundering investigation

31 Oct 2026 8:04 am
U.S. scraps G20 photo after Europeans object to being pictured with Russia's Lavrov

The cancellation has added to concerns about the poor prospects for the G20 diplomats to reach consensus on many of the most contentious issues they face

31 Oct 2026 7:09 am
What are U.S. midterm elections?

The U.S. midterm elections on November 3 determine control of Congress, with all 435 House seats, about one-third of the 100 Senate seats, and numerous state governorships up for grabs, in a nationwide vote that weakens or strengthens the Presidents agenda depending on which party prevails.

31 Oct 2026 7:09 am
China ruling party says 'eliminated dangers' after 33 expelled

In more than a decade in charge, Xi has cracked down hard on graft, ensnaring thousands of officials and purging dozens of members of the powerful Central Committee and a string of top military brass

30 Oct 2026 10:05 pm
Christa Pike says she feels constant pain in her first statement since failed Tennessee execution

Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital as the State tried to execute her on September 30 for the 1995 stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer

30 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Israeli forces committed war crimes, genocide even after Gaza ceasefire: UN Commission

In Gaza, Israeli forces have continued expanding their territorial control, resulting in the killing and injuring of Palestinian civilians, including children, who approach or cross the Yellow Line, which separates Israel- military controlled Gaza from the Palestine-ruled parts of the enclave, Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar said.

30 Oct 2026 6:08 pm
Drone strikes kill 14, including children, in Ethiopia's Amhara: witnesses

The strikes at the camp occurred just as the students were coming home from school, recounted Ahmed, one of the two other witnesses

30 Oct 2026 4:04 pm
'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi attend the films world premiere in US ahead of theatrical release

The star-studded world premiere of Ramayana was organised at the David Geffen Theatre of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

28 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit

The United States has been seeking to boost its regional defence partnerships in recent years, citing the need to uphold what it terms a free and open Indo-Pacific as China has increasingly flexed its muscles in the region

28 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
Four huts gutted in fire in Navi Mumbai, no casualties

Household belongings inside the huts and vehicles parked nearby were severely damaged; cause of the fire is being probed

28 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to definition of industry in new Central law

The All India Trade Union Congress Tamil Nadus petition challenged the definition of industry under the Industrial Relations Code (IRC) 2020 as deliciously vague; The senior counsel Gopal Sankaranarayanan said the definition in the IRC Code did not meet the requirements of the triple test

28 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Cyclone Arnab: Thoothukudi fishermen stay away from sea due to bad weather

India Meteorological Department had warned that the sea would be rough in the wake of the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal; mechanised boats engaged in deep sea fishing were asked to return to the shore

28 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
Jharkhand Assembly to discuss amended mines law, SIR at two-day special session from Nov. 25

The ruling alliance in Jharkhand has been protesting against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act that was passed in Parliament in August, and the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

28 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
Telangana IAS transfers Oct 2026 | Govt reshuffles 12 officers, orders key administrative changes

Jayesh Ranjan moved to EFS&T; Vikas Raj gets Energy; Navin Mittal posted to PR&RD

28 Oct 2026 12:47 pm
Whispers of the Wild: A Yercaud home shaped by its natural landscape

A Yercaud home where an existing tree, sloping terrain and a flowing stream shape the architecture

28 Oct 2026 12:46 pm
Can Indian homegrown smartphone brands compete with global giants?

The governments goal of establishing a homegrown smartphone brand by October 2028 sets a clear benchmark for national ambition. However, achieving market relevance against global leaders requires moving past price competition and contract assembly

28 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Ladakh Chief Secretary reviews preparedness ahead of November 21 Panchayat, Municipal polls

Polling will be held for 193 panchayats, with the process to conclude by November 30; Municipal elections will be held in Leh and Kargil.

28 Oct 2026 12:39 pm
Iran hasn't tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in Israeli-U.S. strikes: IAEA chief

During a UN Security Council meeting, Rafael Grossi urged Iran to give inspectors access to all nuclear sites, including those damaged in the military attacks; Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful

28 Oct 2026 12:39 pm
Govt. collects 3.25 lakh cr. in taxes against 19,000 cr. mobile PLI: Vaishnaw

According to the official data shared by the government in March, India exported mobile phones worth 2 lakh crore in fiscal year 2025 and mobile phone imports in the country had become almost negligible at around 0.02% of the domestic demand in 2024-25 from 75% 10 years ago

28 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
Why a Congress X post targeting CJI sparked a row in Keralam and prompted a party apology | Explained

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president has distanced the ruling party from now-deleted post that urged CJI Surya Kant to resign after the latter questioned meeting an INDIA bloc delegation, prompting a legal notice from Supreme Court Bar Association. The post sparked a dispute over authorship and approval, with the party pledging internal reforms to prevent a repeat

28 Oct 2026 12:36 pm
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in the U.S. after leaving Brazil following election defeat

Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States despite a court order barring him from leaving the country, U.S. media reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

28 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
Apple says a small number of iPhone Duo inner display impacted

iPhone Duo challenges Samsungs foldables across the world, while competing with Google, Huawei, Vivo and Motorola in global market

28 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
Google unveils Genie 4 world model powered by Gemini AI models

Googles suggested use cases for Genie 4 included creative direction, making historical scenarios, generating immersive photographs, designing interactive experiences, and simulation

28 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Telangana Congress plans to mobilise 10,000 cadres for Delhi rally

The mobilisation drive is also posing logistical challenges as airfares on the HyderabadDelhi sector have reportedly risen sharply amid heavy demand

28 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
INDIA bloc's 'public impeachment' of CEC to be held at Kharge's residence on October 30

K.C. Venugopal said 21 parties of the INDIA bloc had planned the public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar as a curtain raiser on October 30 for the November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan on the vote chori charge

28 Oct 2026 12:11 pm
Second police encounter in 12 hours: Accused in BJP workers murder shot dead in West Bengal

On October 27 Prahlad Das, accused of raping and murdering a minor girl in North 24 Parganas was shot dead in an encounter; almost 12 hours later Samaul Sheikh, was shot dead in a gunfight with police in Murshidabad

28 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
When Indian gods took shape in European porcelain

A new exhibition traces how Indian lithographs inspired artisans in Japan and Europe to make deities for 19th century Hindu homes

28 Oct 2026 12:09 pm
Palaniswami, Dhinakaran urge Tamil Nadu government to roll back hike in prices of dairy by-products

This government was functioning like a corporate villain in feature films, remarks Palaniswami

28 Oct 2026 11:58 am
Infiltrators apprehended in Assam's Dhubri, handed over to BSF: CM Himanta

Assam's Sribhumi, Cachar, Dhubri and South Salmara-Mankachar districts share 267.5 km of the international border with Bangladesh

28 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, flydubai crew honoured by UAE President for bravery during mid-air attack

The medals were presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence

28 Oct 2026 11:57 am
SFI stages protest demanding certificate verification of contract lecturers

The protest comes amid allegations of irregularities and corporate favouritism in the intermediate education system

28 Oct 2026 11:48 am