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Iran Claims Targeting of Seven Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Over Five Days

Irans Revolutionary Guard reports targeting seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with the U.S. Iran Claims Targetin

Four Compact Hybrid SUVs That Could Launch in India Soon, Including Toyota and Maruti

October 4, 2026: Demand for hybrid cars is gradually increasing in the Indian market. As more buyers look for better fuel efficiency without movi

Strong Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale

A powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia early Sunday, with a depth of 10 kilometers, following a series of recent seismic events. Str

Two Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Siddipet District

Police reached the spot and shifted the bodies to the Government Hospital in Husnabad for post-mortem examination.

Leaders Pay Tribute to Acclaimed Hindi Literary Figure Acharya Ramchandra Shukla on His Birth Anniversary

On Acharya Ramchandra Shuklas birth anniversary, leaders across India paid tribute to the influential Hindi literary figure. Leaders Pay Tribute

Rahul Gandhi was 'so scared': SP MP on Congress leader's decision to contest from Raebareli in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Samajwadi Party MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel has claimed Congress would have won no seats in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections without its

IT sector faces another muted quarter as pricing pressure, geopolitics weigh on growth: Report

India's IT sector is expected to see limited growth in Q2FY27 due to various pressures and headwinds. Predictions indicate large-cap firms might

Police Shootout in Kanpur Leads to Arrest of Three Theft Suspects

A police shootout in Kanpur resulted in one suspect injured and two others arrested following a jewelry theft investigation. Police Shootout in K

Keralam Orders Vigilance Probe Against Gyanesh Kumar Over 2006 Case

The case pertains to the alleged death by suicide of Malaysian civil engineer Lee See Been, who was associated with the PATI-BEL consortium taske

Sebi CAS review draws over 20K responses; traders resist VWAP shift

FIA, a global body of traders and exchanges, favours the 30-minute CTS-VWAP option and continuous trading till 3:30 pm

Google Gemini sets new limits for free users: What changes, which features will remain available; check

Google is cutting model access for free and AI Plus Gemini users from October 9, while AI Pro subscribers get the Deep Think feature. Here is wha

Israeli PM Netanyahu speaks to Indian pilot Smit Machchhar

Cairo: In a phone call with Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, October 3, Capt. Smit Machchhar told him that before the attac

Estonia Defeats Luxembourg 1-0 in UEFA Nations League Match

Estonia secured a 1-0 victory over Luxembourg, moving to second place in Group L of the UEFA Nations League. Estonia Defeats Luxembourg 1-0 in UE

Satyagraha website launched by Rahul Gandhi: What is it?

Satyagraha website launch comes amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Two Killed in Shooting Near University Campus in Los Angeles

A shooting near a shopping center adjacent to a university in Los Angeles resulted in two fatalities and multiple arrests. Two Killed in Shooting

Adilabad: Student Misses Exam After Call Letter Arrives a Day Late

Praveen expressed deep anguish over missing the examination and losing an important career opportunity due to the delayed delivery of the call le

Lockheed Martin to expand production in India, if it wins transport aircraft bid

Lockheed Martin plans to expand its aircraft production capabilities in India if it wins a $10.5 billion contract to supply 60 medium transport a

Iran Adopts New Measures Amid Economic Pressures, Says President Pagehshkian

Iranian President Pagehshkian claims new strategies are in place to combat economic pressures and maintain stability. Iran Adopts New Measures Am

Vithya Ramrajs record run: How far has India come in the 400m hurdles?

She broke P.T. Ushas 42-year-old record to win bronze, while also anchoring India to gold in the womens 4400m relay and silver in the mixed 4400m

Prime Minister Modi Pays Tribute to Revolutionary Shyamji Krishna Varma on His Birth Anniversary

PM Modi honors Shyamji Krishna Varma, a key figure in Indias freedom struggle, emphasizing his contributions to the nation. Prime Minister Modi P

Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan, voice behind Make You a Believer and Tell Somebody, dies at 63

Sass Jordan, the renowned Canadian rock singer, has passed away at the age of 63. Her family reported that she died peacefully, surrounded by lov

Youre coming in blind? Chilling audio before medical jet carrying 6 vanished

A medical evacuation jet traveling from Bermuda to Boston has gone missing over the Atlantic Ocean. The Gulfstream G100 signaled an emergency and

Nag Ashwin pays tribute to Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, unveils title of filmmaker's last project

Filmmaker and producer Nag Ashwin paid tribute to veteran director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao following his death on October 3. Rao passed away in

Punjabi Influencer, Makeup Artist Shot Dead in Amritsar

Two unidentified persons, who were on a motorbike, opened fire at Mad Sandhu and fled the spot, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Sirivenn

BCom student stabbed to death in B'luru: How 'feud' over senior girl turned fatal

A 19-year-old BCom student named Yogesh was fatally stabbed in Nagarabhavi following a classmate's dispute. The confrontation stemmed from dispar

Leaders Call for Animal Protection on World Animal Day

On World Animal Day, leaders from Uttarakhand and Rajasthan urge compassion and protection for animals, emphasizing coexistence and responsibilit

Woman in labour denied hospital admission after being identified as Dalit, forced to deliver baby on roadside outside UP hospital

Dalit woman denied hospital admission: A 20 year old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district was allegedly denied admission at a government hos

US Coast Guard finds debris from missing medical aircraft off Nantucket

The US Coast Guard said late on Saturday it found debris from a medical transport aircraft off the shore of Massachusetts' Nantucket island and w

Spain Secures 3-1 Victory Over Czech Republic in UEFA Nations League

Spain continues its winning streak in the UEFA Nations League with a 3-1 victory against the Czech Republic in Oviedo. Spain Secures 3-1 Victory

Hero for Israel, India and entire world: Netanyahu speaks to FlyDubai Captain Smit Machchhar

Two Iranian diplomats kicked out of US after ignoring order to leave, reports Axios

Two members of Iran's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York were kicked out of the United States on Saturday after allege

Assam: NDA steps up campaign in Nagaon; mega booth padyatras planned for final day

With just a day left before campaigning concludes for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has intensified it

Yemeni forces confirm strikes on Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Saada after rebel group targets Aramco facility in Riyadh

Yemen's internationally recognised government on Saturday (local time) confirmed strikes against what it described as vital targets of the Houthi

Latvia PM Kulbergs wins election held under shadow of Ukraine war

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19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be held in West Bengal from January 7 to 9

The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal, from January 7 to 9, 2027, the Ministry of

Ground reality of Karnataka

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said the Central drought assessment team has been comprehensively briefed on

Protest completely failed, people gave no response: BJP's Pravin Darekar on CJP agitation in Mumbai

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pravin Darekar has dismissed the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) protest held in Mumbai, terming it

March Against Election Commission Planned in Mumbai by Thackeray Brothers

Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray lead a protest in Mumbai against alleged voter list manipulation and call for unity among political parties. M

Fed, ECB minutes to show inflation fears as near-term rate hike bets fade

Both central banks in the coming days will release minutes of the meetings last month at which they raised benchmark rates, bowing to concerns ab

Delhi Police personnel misbehaved with women protesters: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, October 3, demanded answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on allegations of misc

Tributes Pour in for Revolutionary Shyamji Krishna Verma on His Birth Anniversary

On Shyamji Krishna Vermas birth anniversary, ministers and leaders honor his contributions to Indias freedom struggle. Tributes Pour in for Revol

Singeetham Srinivasa Raos Contributions to Indian Cinema Unforgettable: Revanth

Singeetham started his career in cinema as an assistant to legendary filmmaker K.V. Reddy.

Traffic Advisory Issued for Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 in Delhi

New Delhi traffic police have issued a traffic advisory for the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026, scheduled for October 4, affecting several

Iraq says it transported 2 million barrels of crude via Strait of Hormuz

The announcement means the company is transporting the crude through the strait rather than delivering it at the port of Basra

Sam Altman criticises Anthropics push to explore AI consciousness and religion

I am very uncomfortable about people trying to ascribe religious force or a surrender of human judgment to AI models, and think it is a real safe

Fresh evidence submitted to CBI in Disha Salian death case, advocate seeks custodial interrogation of accused

Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Satish Salian in the Disha Salian death case, said on Saturday that several points raised by him earlier were

Salman Khan reveals 10 Ka Dum helped him overcome his Negative image

Salman Khan shared how he faced negativity surrounding his personal life and career after Maine Pyar Kiya. Upon being offered Dus Ka Dum, he was

Does boiling potatoes before frying make them tastier and healthier?

The cooking techniques used for potatoes can greatly influence their flavor and texture. Boiling softens the insides, while frying them post-boil

Trump names DNI chief Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead new White House task force: Report

Jay Clayton has been appointed as the AI czar by Donald Trump to lead a new panel. This group is tasked with identifying risks and opportunities

US Kicks Out 2 Members Of Iranian Delegation For Overstaying

US media reported the State Department had told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation to leave the country Monday, and resor

At -48 Degrees Celsius, India Takes Swachh Bharat Mission To Antarctica

The present temperature in Antarctica is around -48 degrees Celsius.

The millennial midlife crisis: It is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara minus Spain, minus skydiving and minus, frankly, the men

Millennials are experiencing a midlife crisis defined less by one dramatic event and more by several anxieties arriving at once: ageing bodies, m

Workflow, sustainability, AI: test your business creativity with Edition 252 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 252nd quiz. Ready?

Book Review | The Private Life of Prime Ministers

The books discussions of the personal lives of PMs are interesting, insightful, and at times even heartwarming

Neeru Dhanda eyes Olympic medal to end wait since Rajyavardhans 2004 silver

After battling viral fever and a rushed recovery, Neeru Dhanda arrived at the Asian Games 2026 with a dream of winning a medal. She left Aichi-Na

Yemeni govt strikes Houthis as tensions rise amid reports of planned Saudi offensive

Yemen's government has launched military strikes aimed at Houthi positions in Sanaa, marking a significant escalation amid the Houthis' recent an

Book Review | When a Womans Life Becomes Just a Hashtag

The humour stops the novel from being merely a story of victimhood. The result is an angry, funny, formally experimental and deliberately discomf

Adnoc-backed AIQ secures deal to enter India's oil and gas markets

AIQ will deploy its technology across the refineries, gas stations and digital stores of an Indian oil and gas conglomerate

Trump Pledges $90 Medicare Premium Each To 20 Million Seniors

That pledge - which would require approval from Congress - would likely cost more than $1 trillion, adding to the deficit and worsening inflation

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 grand finale: Harsh, Rubina evicted; know 5 finalists, prize money and streaming details

The grand finale of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 is all set to bring the latest season of the stunt-based reality show to an end. Hosted by filmmaker Ro

BSF Hosts Wular Ultra Run in Bandipora, Participants Praise the Initiative

The BSF organized the Wular Ultra Run in Bandipora, promoting fitness and awareness about Wular Lake conservation. BSF Hosts Wular Ultra Run in B

Cornells Greek life faces scrutiny after rape case sparks campus soul-searching

Cornell University is conducting a review of the role of fraternities and sororities on campus. This review follows an outcry regarding the handl

Extremist red flags ignored before FlyDubai axe attack

Co-pilot, identified as Omani national, used crash axe to attack captain CAIRO, Oct 3: The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel

Palestinians inspect the site of an early morning Israeli airstrike in Gaza city, on Saturday. Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza killed five people, according to Shifa Hospital. Four women were among the dead. A mother and daughter among them were Christians, a minority in Gaza, the hospital said. (PTI)

Book Review | A Man-Hating Mother-in-law

This is book is about relationships, and how talking through them may help. Or not

VC money is pouring into Indian startups; Inside Softdels enterprise AI strategy

The total funding for the first week of October was at $418 million across 22 deals. In contrast, the previous week saw a total of $382 million.

Brazil election: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro face off in tight race shaped by Trump factor

Brazilians are preparing to vote in a tight election between President Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. Lula is seeking a fourth term while B

5 Indians rescued after projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai, Oct 3: Five Indian nationals were rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian mis

Pak summons Indian diplomat, protests killing of 2 by BSF

Islamabad, Oct 3: Pakistan on Saturday summoned the Indian Charge dAffaires to lodge a strong protest over the killing of two people by Indias Bo

Hyderabad: Two Furniture Shops Gutted in Fire Near Medchal Checkpost

According to reports, flames erupted from one of the shops and quickly spread to the adjacent furniture shop, sending thick smoke into the air.

'Divorce, Rs 30 lakh hospital bill': What led to techie's fatal jump from Supernova

Sambhav Jain, a 28-year-old software engineer, died by suicide after jumping from a 41st-floor balcony. He had been staying alone in an Airbnb an

Nagaon bypoll: NDA steps up final-day push, 2,309 booth committees to hold padyatras

Campaigning for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election is intensifying, with Debashis Sharma representing the NDA. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma l

Russia hits key Kyiv bridge in new disruptive tactic

Kyiv, Oct 3: A Russian strike damaged Kyivs Northern Bridge early Saturday, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day, in Moscows

Shubman Asked About Kohli, Rohit. His Reply Is A Clear Message For Critics

India captain Shubman Gill hit critics out of the park, expressing full faith in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after the third ODI against West In

Niti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba calls for light-touch regulation for growth

Gauba said the state should be firm where risks are high and light-touch where risks are low, while remaining predictable in both cases

Omani Pilot Stood Up to Pray, Then Attacked Me: Machchhar Recalls Ordeal

The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a descent so extreme that part of the rudder was torn away, and aviation experts have m

Tennessees prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessees prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike

Indian-Origin South African Man Uses Fake Degree To Work As Medical Intern

Reshal Dayanand faced counts of forgery, fraud, and violations of both the Health Professions Act and the Electronic Communications and Transacti

Prem Keetanu review: A fresh take on love, friendship and growing up

Cast: Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed, Aparshakti Khurana, Rakesh Bedi, Nikhil Vijay, Duration: 2h18m, Rating: 4 stars There is more to Prem Keetanu

Leopard populations decline in parts of Odisha: WII study

Kolkata: Indias overall large-carnivore population has increased, but the east-central region does not appear to have kept pace. A recent Wildlif

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Reveals The Strangest And Best Part Of His Day

His post focused on the difference between the serious decisions that mark the end of his workday and the joy of returning home to his children.

'Nobody can give you a time frame': India on Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh

India cannot provide any deadline for the return of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina , as Dhaka's extradition request is still bein

Plague in Siberia: Lab worker dies after test-tube accident; 200 contacts monitored

In a tragic incident in Irkutsk, Russia, a laboratory worker died after an accidental exposure to live plague bacteria from a broken test tube. N

Kids who keep restarting drawings may show more than perfectionism: Psychology

Perfectionism can be a heavy burden for children, often causing distress when their art does not align with their high standards. Understanding t

'Nihangs objected to clothing': Mystery surrounds LGBTQ+ influencer's killing

Mad Sandhu, a well-known LGBTQ+ influencer and make-up artist, was shot dead in Amritsar. He was attacked while collecting his car after a wash o

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Morning Digest: Protests against CEC persist as Rahul calls for joint resistance; Indian, Pakistani diplomats summoned over BSF killing two infiltrators, and more

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Peru, Home To 296 Species Of lizard, Finds One More - Andean Lizard

The lizard measures between six and eight centimeters (2.4-3.2 inches) and has distinct coloration depending on sex.

Iran Adopts New Arrangement to Counter Stricter US Sanctions: Pezeshkian

Pezeshkian accused its adversaries, particularly the US, of seeking to cut off the Islamic Republic's vital economic lifelines to pressure its pe

'We'll have it the easy way or the hard way': Trump signals decision coming on Iran