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MEXICO CITY, Oct 11 - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents along the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on young people to contribute to the vision of a
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said that Indian national Mohammad Yousuf Ali, a resident of Hyderabad, died in the attack at Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia. His wife and children sustained injuries in the incident, Owaisi said. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi said he had spoken to the deceased
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has identified the failure of a temporary landslide-induced river blockage as the probable cause of flash floods in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki river corridor. In a press release, the regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre said the flash flood
Asserting that safeguarding democratic rights is the government
US President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement of an energy
The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on behalf of the people of the state, on Sunday joined crores of Indians in celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years of continuous service as head of government on October 7. PM Modi took the oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001 and continued through his service as Prime Minister of India from May 26, 2014 onwards. His third consecutive term began on June 9, 2024. In a press release issued by th
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, on Saturday to participate in Exercise INDRA 2026, a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) scheduled from October 13 to 18. According to the Ministry of Defence, the deployment provides an opportunity for professional engagements and operational interaction between the two navies, furthering maritime cooperation and interoperability. The participation of INS Sahyadri is in consonance with the G
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All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday sounded the bugle for his party
Munich [Germany], October 11 ( ANI): Dolkun Isa, president of the Uyghur Centre for Democracy, has questioned the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, citing alleged failures to protect Uyghur human rights defenders during her tenure as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Isa raised concerns over alleged Chinese pressure, surveillance and attempts to silence him while he advocated for Uyghur rights at the UN. Isa
By Sushil Batra Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has rejected the INDIA bloc leaders
Chero Archers and Prithviraaj Yodhas registered their third wins to move clear at the top of the standings in the second season of Archery Premier League (APL), while defending champions Rajputana Royals slumped to their third straight defeat here on Sunday. Inspired by Atanu Das
Stellantis heads into Paris Motor Show with a message it hopes customers, investors and dealers are ready to hear: after years of sliding market share and weak sales in Europe, the automaker is back in the fight. At a Sunday gala event ahead of the show's opening, CEO Antonio Filosa unveile
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli said he is allowing himself to dream about a historic
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Yemeni Houthi forces claimed responsibility on Sunday for launching four major operations involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones against Saudi airports and energy infrastructure over a 24-hour period, declaring Saudi airspace unsafe with the explicit exception of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The rebel group's announcement came as King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck again on Sunday, its second attack within 24 hours and third this week, when a project
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 11 (ANI): A Chennai-bound IndiGo flight carrying passengers from Delhi was forced to make an emergency diversion to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, on Sunday after a passenger's power bank caught fire inside the cabin. According to official reports and statements from the airline, smoke began billowing from the electronic device mid-flight, triggering immediate safety alarms among those onboard. The flight crew responded swi
New Zealand coach Rob Walter said that the Kiwis are exploring the option of opener Finn Allen batting in the middle order in the 50-over format, starting from the five-match ODI series against India at home, to take on extra pace options and spinners in the middle overs with aggression. Allen, who is a part of NZ's ODI squad for the India series, has not played any ODI since September 2023, but has some middle-order experience, including an explosive 65-ball 87 for NZ A against India A during a
As the city gears up for the grand celebrations of Navratri, Ranchi Police has finalised comprehensive security arrangements for the upcoming festivities. Major puja pandals across the district are set to open their gates to devotees starting October 14. As part of the detailed security and safety plan for the festive season, authorities have made extensive arrangements to ensure peaceful celebrations. To strengthen on-ground presence, over 1,000 additional security personnel from outside the di
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Guwahati, seized 53.937 kg of Methamphetamine/WY Tablets, valued at approximately Rs 43 crore in the illicit market, following an intelligence-led operation conducted in Guwahati on 06 October, on Tuesday. According to the release, two drug traffickers have been arrested in connection with the seizure. Acting on credible intelligence inputs, officers of the NCB intercepted two trucks and subjected them to searches. The searches led to the detection of speciall
Pakistan has imposed a state of emergency and governor
A first-year student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi allegedly died by suicide inside the campus premises, prompting an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The deceased has been identified as Aditya Kumar, a resident of Bhagalpur, Bihar, who had joined the institute recently in August. According to IIIT Ranchi Director Rajiv Srivastava, the incident occurred amidst ongoing mid-semester examinations at the institute. From the information
Egypt's core inflation decreased to 14.1% year-on-year in September from 14.9% in August, the central bank said on Sunday.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday intensified his criticism of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the alleged sting operation controversy, questioning the government's handling of the matter and demanding an investigation into the claims. Kumaraswamy said the issue could not be dismissed as a mere allegation and questioned the developments surrounding the reported sting operation over the past week.
Exuding immense confidence in the collective resolve of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India will realise its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 as the key milestones for the nation, including becoming the world's top three economies, hosting the Olympic Games, and landing an Indian astronaut on the Moon, will definitely be achieved. Addressing a public gathering in Chennai, the Prime Minister laid out the ambitious roadmap with an emphatic refrain o
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha will take out a protest march in Delhi on October 12 over the sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The march, named
Police detained hundreds of protesters in Delhi for
Pakistan's president declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday, the president's office
India's banking sector is expected to report healthy profit after tax (PAT) growth in Q2FY27, but funding pressures could persist despite comfortable system liquidity, according to a report by JM Financial. The report noted that banks recorded an acceleration in loan growth to 19.1 per cent and deposit growth to 15.8 per cent year-on-year, supported by increased mobilisation of Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits. Quarterly, deposit growth stood at 5.8 per cent in Q2FY27, pus
Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing
Two people have been killed in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian-controlled town of Lysychansk in Ukraine's Luhansk region, the RIA Novosti news agency reported on Sunday, citing the Russian-appointed head of the region, Leonid Pasechnik.
Forward Alessia Russo has been
Having come through a rigorous national trial process, a fresh batch of Indian wrestlers is set to test its mettle on the global stage at the U23 World Championships in Las Vegas starting October 12, even as visa delays threaten to shrink the squad size. In line with the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) strict policy this season of fielding separate squads for tightly packed international assignments, a precedent heavily enforced during the recent Asian Games and Senior World trials, the fe
Police detained hundreds of protesters in Delhi for the second
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson and former Delhi MLA RP Singh on Sunday petitioned the National Commission for Minorities, seeking urgent intervention over an alleged incident involving political gatherings, slogan-shouting, and placard displays within the sacred premises of Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib Ji. In a letter addressed to Commission Chairman Sardar Harjit Singh Grewal, the BJP leader accused followers of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal alongside members and affiliates of Left
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India's global growth is powered by the progress of its states, and reaffirmed the Centre's focus on strengthening local manufacturing, infrastructure and job creation during his visit to Tamil Nadu. Addressing a public gathering in Chennai, the Prime Minister emphasised that national progress is inextricably linked to state-level industrial power, noting how flagship central initiatives have provided a direct thrust to Tamil Nadu's industrial eco
Sanskriti Sansad 2026 will be held in Varanasi from November 3 to 5 to foster a national debate on Indian culture, knowledge traditions, cultural and social values, and their relationship with the new generation. The sixth Sansad, to be held at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre, will see the participation of saints, scholars, organisers, scientists, experts, youth, and artists. The event is being organised by the Ganga Mahasabha under the guidance of the All India Sant
Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow ceases its own strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, after US President Donald Trump demanded that
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda will lay the foundation stone of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research (ICMR-CHAMP) at Keylong in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on October 12, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The facility will be the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) first dedicated centre focused entirely on high-altitude medicine and public health research. Established under the D
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday urged the Central government to release Rs 5,110 crore in pending funds due to the state under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) scheme without any conditionalities. Addressing an event in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai, the Chief Minister raised key demands concerning education funding, river linking and urban transit infrastructure. He also welcomed the Prime Minister and thanked the Union Government for the inaugurati
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction work of the Patna Metro Rail project along Nehru Path and directed officials to ensure that the entire project is completed by the year 2028. During the on-site inspection, the Chief Minister visited key stretches, including the Income Tax roundabout, High Court roundabout, and the area near the Hanuman temple, taking stock of the progress from senior project officials. Emphasizing commuter convenience, the Chief
Yemen's Houthis warned airlines, travellers and airport workers on Sunday to stay away from Saudi airports, a day after an attack on Riyadh's international airport killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others. It
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mangalore Regional Unit has intercepted an Indian national travelling by train from Delhi to Bengaluru in an intelligence-led operation. According to the Ministry of Finance, a thorough examination of the passenger
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple developmental projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai, highlighting their potential to improve connectivity, strengthen industrial growth, and create employment opportunities across Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was also present on the dais during the event, alongside senior state and central leaders. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi highli
Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a very early-stage nodule in his lung, and that he would undergo surgery in the coming days.