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WUC weekly brief highlights Uyghur rights abuses, transnational repression, forced labour concerns

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted growing concerns over human rights violations in East Turkistan, transnational repression targeti

Merz says collapse of global order threatens Europe, Asia interests

The collapse of the old global order threatens the interests of middle powers in Europe and in Asia, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a l

Kedia Pavitra Completes First Year of Its Movement Against Impurity, Takes Premium Kitchen Staples to Every District of Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 27: Every Indian kitchen runs on a short list. Atta for the rotis, dal for the evening meal, a spoon of musta

Kerala Assembly rejects adjournment motion on alleged police excesses; Opposition walks out

The Kerala Assembly witnessed heated exchanges between the ruling and Opposition benches on Tuesday after CPI(M) MLA AC Moideen moved an adjournm

Fire breaks out in deprived area of Seoul's Gangnam district

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Agentic AI could strengthen financial-crime prevention, but governance, cost hurdles limit adoption: McKinsey

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) could reduce the time banks spend on know-your-customer (KYC) processes by 30 to 70 per cent, improving effi

Cyclone Arnab: Odisha, Andhra Pradesh step up precautions ahead of landfall

The Kakinada coast is in the grip of fear as the coast is bracing to face very severe cyclonic storm Arnab on October 28.

Guntur: Teen Brothers Drown In Drinking Water Pond At Ponnur

In a tragic incident in the district, two teen brothers who went swimming in a freshwater pond on Sunday afternoon were found to have drowned in

Apple Debuts Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED Screen

The tablet, priced at 82,900, features an 8.5-inch OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, screen that delivers deeper blacks, brighter whites and

Anti-damn protests spread in Daporijo town of Arunachal Pradesh

Violent protests broke out against a proposed hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday in Daporijo town.Normal life in Daporijo was i

Israel Votes in Historic Election: Netanyahu Faces Ultimate Test to Retain Power

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces one of the most consequential tests of his political career as Israelis head to the polls on Oct 27, 2026

SC issues notice to EC on plea alleging Form 6 changes during Bihar SIR

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission on Dola Sen's plea concerning voter registration. This plea alleges that changes

He exploited my childhood: Amy Acton slams Ramaswamy at Ohio rally, says 'it's not gonna work'

Yogi Adityanath Unveils White Paper As Uttar Pradesh Targets 1,000 GCCs And 5 Lakh Jobs

Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan are a part of Curry Baker's blockbuster horror film Obsession; but there's a twist

On Monday, Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan and Bhediya director Amar Kaushik appeared together in a photo and wrote about being 'obsessed'. The interne

Initial global sales of iPhone 18 Pro higher than 17 series: Counterpoint Research

The lineup performs well in markets such as China and India but more modestly elsewhere

Where is Gyanesh Kumar hiding?: Priyank Kharge questions CEC over dissent letters

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday questioned the Election Commission of India's (ECI) transparency over alleged dissent letters by Ele

Why do children urinate in bed even after growing up? It could be a disease.

We often see some children urinate in bed while sleeping at night. This can be due to factors like hormones, deep sleep, constipation, or stress.

China to send envoy to Middle East in near future

China said on Tuesday it is highly concerned about the situations in regions including the Middle East and Beijing will send an envoy to the rele

Lulas Brazil election win: How he thwarted Trumps Latin America ambitions

Luiz Incio Lula da Silva won Brazils presidential election against Flvio Bolsonaro, stopping a conservative streak in Latin America. This victory

LIC Digi Term Plan 2026: Buy Life Insurance Online and Secure Your Familys Financial Future

LIC Digi Term Insurance 2026: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is promoting its Digi Term insurance plan as a smart, simple and convenie

Ramayana Part 1 Braces for Godzilla Minus Zero and Mohra 4K Re-Release Clash

SC will examine if ECI affidavit establishes unanimity of SIR decisions: Former law minister Ashwini Kumar

Following the ECI's affidavit on the SIR of electoral rolls in the Supreme Court, Former Union Law Minister Ashwini Kumar on Tuesday said the Sup

Nifty-50 net profit projected to grow 18% in FY27 and 13% in FY28 amid macro headwinds: Kotak report

Q2 net profits of the Nifty-50 Index stood 1.7% above brokerage estimates and registered a 19% increase compared to the corresponding period of t

Water Tank Leakage: Is there dampness under your rooftop water tank? Stop leaks immediately.

Water Tank Maintenance: Constantly wet floors, moisture marks around the tank, dampness on the walls or water accumulation near pipe joints can b

Who is Andr Janones? The 'General' behind Lulas Army, 10.8 million-follower WhatsApp channel that helped Brazils left mobilise voters after the presidents first-round setback

A WhatsApp channel called Lulas Army gained 10.8 million followers during Brazils presidential election campaign, with Congressman Andr Janones d

How long do Israelis live, and what is the most commonly eaten food there?

The average age of Israelis is over 83 years. Find out what people here eat daily and what are the healthy foods in their diet?Israeli foodThere

PM Modi to inaugurate Banas Dairys 325-cr cattle breeding centre in Gujarat on Oct 30

The facility is expected to help improve the genetic quality of cattle, enabling farmers to obtain higher milk yields from fewer animals

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran urges repair of Palar bridge, seeks safety audit

In a social media post, Mr. Nagenthran said the dangerous potholes on the bridge posed a risk to schoolchildren and members of the public

Pathum Nissanka ruled out of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan, with star batter Pathum Nissanka r

Hebron lockdown displaces 2,000 Palestinians as UN warns of collective punishment

An Israeli operation in Hebron has displaced more than 2,000 Palestinians since Friday, according to a UN statement. Homes and commercial propert

Theni jailbreak: Efforts are on to nab 13 prisoners still absconding, says T.N. Law Minister Nirmal Kumar

C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar rejects political vendetta charge over former DMK Minister Anbil Maheshs arrest

New Rs 1,000 note with temple image in India? Govt clarifies on viral claim

Images of a purported Rs 1,000 yellow currency note have circulated on social media recently. Claims state that the note is new or will be introd

Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business theatrical release pushed to early 2027

The release of

Keralam to Examine Increasing Misuse of AI: Home Minister Chennithala

He said the increasing misuse of AI and cyberspace was a matter of serious concern and that the government would examine the issue and take steps

Bangladesh's chance to bounce back after tough UAE tour

Bangladesh lost both games in the tri-series and failed to win the one-off Test against Afghanistan in the lead-up to this Test series

Odisha Works Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh Set for Inter-Cadre Deputation to Bihar

1997-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sanjay Kumar Singh is likely moving to his home state of Bihar on an inter-cadre deputatio

'With My Brand Of Cricket, Confidence Is Extremely Important': Allen Ahead Of 3rd T20I

T20 World Cup: New Zealand opener Finn Allen stressed the importance of confidence, which plays a crucial role in the brand of cricket he plays

Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for offending national sentiments

The announcements came after a video emerged online with Mbappe saying that the funniest internet meme he had seen was of his face photo-shopped

Several injured after car drives into crowd at popular Christmas market in northern Germany

Several injured after car drives into crowd at popular Christmas market in northern Germany.

Dynamic pricing works for airlines, not insurance, says Irdai Chief

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Irdai Chairman Ajay Seth discussed the insurance sector's role in India's economic gr

No pressure, but an inspiration - Shanto on Bangladesh's WTC chances

Bangladesh are currently fourth in the World Test Championship standings

NDA Leaders Claim Victory in All Eight Bihar MLC Seats

NDA leaders in Bihar express confidence in winning all eight MLC seats, countering opposition narratives ahead of elections. NDA Leaders Claim Vi

Who named Cyclone Arnab and why? Where it will hit, states on alert & preparedness

Cyclone Arnab is intensifying and is forecasted to hit the Andhra Pradesh coastline by Wednesday morning. The India Meteorological Department has

PCC Chief Bhakta Charan Das Urges Congress Workers to Stand by People Ahead of Cyclone

With Cyclone Arnab intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das has issued an urgent

SC Seeks Rahul Gandhis Response to Plea Over Journalists Alleged Pushing

Application seeks FIR and compensation over alleged incident involving a pregnant journalist during October 12 march to Supreme Court.

Rajnath Singh pushes cost-effective defence production, flags India's supply chain vulnerabilities

Indian media groups decry Modi

The Indian government's privacy law, which would require journalists to seek consent from people they write about, amounted to pre-censorship and

CM Majhi Flags Off Special Train for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas; Announces New Puri

Honouring the legacy of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his upcoming 151st birth anniversary, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagg

FACTBOX-Why has Modi

Top news publishers in India, including outlets of billionaires Mukesh Ambani

Anthropic Warns of Catastrophic or Existential Risks To Humanity Ahead of IPO

The scope of the risks hints at unique challenge public market investors face in gauging the promise and peril of Anthropics technology

'Iran makes great weapons': Trump acknowledges Tehrans military capabilities at rally

Defender 110 now upto Rs 34 lakh cheaper in India! Here's why

Land Rover has announced a significant price reduction for the Defender 110 following its local assembly in India. The new pricing shows a decrea

Banks are closed for four days this week. Check out the RBI's holiday calendar.

When will banks be closed this week? Find the RBI's city-wise bank holiday list and complete details of digital banking services from October 27

Keralam Assembly: Opposition confronts govt over alleged police atrocities, claims dual justice system

Chennithala admits lapses by police in Cheranalloor car crash case. Opposition stages walkout in protest against denial of discussion, suspending

Israel President Herzog and his wife cast their votes, call for large turnout

Israel President Isaac Herzog has cast his vote in the ongoing elections to the 120 member Knesset. Sharing a photo of himself and his wife at th

Hindustan Zincs long-term investments yield results, says chairperson Hebbar

The companys initiatives, including the Debari roaster and debottlenecking projects at Chanderiya and Dariba, have contributed to higher refined

You Deserve Every Bit Of This Award: Kohli Congratulates Kane For Ballon D'Or Honour

London Palladium Theatre: Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli has congratulated England football captain Harry Kane on being honoured with the p

Mithun Chakraborty backs Congress' November 1 rally, says This is democracy

Belarus crackdown is silencing women and eroding their rights, UN expert warns

Political repression in Belarus since the 2020 presidential election has worsened discrimination against women, weakened protection of their righ

Guwahati Hotel Shooting: 5 Killed, Including Woman And Son; Lease Dispute Suspected

A dispute over a hotel lease is suspected to have led to a shooting in Guwahati that left five people dead and another injured on Monday night. T

Modi, Adani documentary banned from publication till Jan 31, 2027

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Monday, October 26, barred the publication, uploading, and sharing of a documentary on Prime Minister Narendr

IND vs NZ third T20I: India opts to bowl against New Zealand

India, who lead the five-match series 2-0, decided to field an unchanged playing XI

A banking giant, a battered stock: Can HDFC Banks new chief turn the tide?

SC seeks response on plea alleging Rahul Gandhi pushed pregnant journalist

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from Rahul Gandhi and others on a plea which alleged the Congress leader pushed a pregnant journal

UP CEO apologises over 'thank God Ram didn't kill any minority' post, promises formal communication

The poll body in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday apologised following a row over its 'thank God Ram didn't kill any minority' post and said the one and

Jefferies says Vodafone Idea shares can soar 143% in bull case scenario. 3 reasons why brokerage is upbeat

Jefferies sees a wide risk-reward range for Vodafone Idea, forecasting up to 143% upside in its bull case and 25% downside in its bear case. Netw

Chandigarh: Police use water cannons on BJP leaders protesting Kharges remarks on PM Modi

'Breaking Bad' to 'Prison Break': Stalin's swipe at Vijay govt after 17 flee jail

US lawmakers warn banks, ports of probe over Russian diesel imports

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has warned American banks, port authorities and fuel distributors that importing Russian diesel could invite l

Supreme Court issues notice to Rahul Gandhi on plea claiming he pushed pregnant journalist

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and others on a plea alleging that he pushed a pregnant journali

BFSI sector must lead infra and manufacturing funding, says Shaktikanta Das

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Shaktikanta Das called on banks and financial institutions to boost funding for infrastructure

Vice President Visits Padmavathi Ammavari Temple During Andhra Pradesh Tour

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited the Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tirupati, emphasizing healthcare innovations during his tour. Vice Pr

NC Ends Reshuffle Speculation as Omar Abdullah Inducts Four Ministers

Ali Mohammad Sagar, Shameema Firdous, Mir Saifullah and Altal Ahmed Kaloo take oath as the NC-led government expands its Council of Ministers ami

Tata Motors' Iveco Takeover Offer Clears Key 80% Threshold

According to a regulatory filing, 238.16 million common shares of Iveco Group were tendered during the acceptance period, which closed on October

Search On for Software Engineer Who Jumped into Durgam Cheruvu

Based on a complaint filed by his sister, police registered a case and initiated an investigation.

OPSC OCS Main Exam Rescheduled Due to Cyclone Arnab: Check Revised Dates

In view of the impending cyclonic storm Arnab forming over the Bay of Bengal, the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a revisio

New privacy law will shut down news rooms, change the concept of news, DNPA tells SC

SC issues notice to Union government

Indian Stock Market: Sensex and Nifty Trade Flat Amid IT Sell-Off, Broader Markets Outperform

Benchmark Indian equity indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, traded largely flat on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, amid elevated crude oil price

Students vs Jamia Continues, University Gives Last Warning To Vacate Site

The administration has revoked suspension orders and show-cause notices issued to students during the agitation.

Gold steadies near $4,000 as Fed policy meet begins; silver near 11-month low

On the MCX, gold was trading around 142,900, down 0.12%, recovering from an opening gap-down near 142,580

India-Mexico preferential trade agreement negotiations set to formally begin

Commerce Secretary is in Mexico City to sign the terms of reference (ToR) for the pact

SC Collegium Recommends Four Judges as High Court Chief Justices

New Delhi, Oct 27: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended four judges for appointment as chief

Hire the Robot, Fire the Human: Gates' Warning, Then Microsoft Buyouts

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says companies are being pushed to replace workers with AI. A day after his statement Microsoft offers buyout to

Bombay HC dismisses Metas jurisdiction challenge in Blink Digital case, lists interim relief plea for November 2

The Bombay High Court rejected Metas plea challenging its jurisdiction to hear Blink Digitals dispute over disabled business accounts. Meta had a

Nov Visa Bulletin: Green card dates advance for Indian family applicants

F1, F2B and F3 family categories advance by a year, while Indian employment-based applicants see limited progress in November

AIBE 22 Registration 2026: Last Date To Apply Today, Check Fees, Eligibility Details

The BCI is closing the application window for AIBE XXII today, October 27, 2026, candidates left to apply for the exam must complete their regist

Trump alleges Brazil election was rigged and corrupt, criticises voting process

Lulas Historic Election Victory Raises Hopes for Amazon Rainforest Protection

Brazils President Luiz Incio Lula da Silvas reelection has been hailed as a victory for democracy and the environment, as deforestation in the Am

Alexia Putellas equals Bonmati's record with third Women's Ballon d'Or win

Alexia Putellas became the second player to win three Women's Ballon d'Or awards, matching Spain teammate Aitana Bonmati after reclaiming the hon