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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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Cornell president calls alleged gang rape deeply disturbing, pledges greater transparency

Scrutiny has mounted in recent days over Cornells response to allegations that the woman was sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members in

Lula ahead in polls for Brazils first-round vote; runoff likely

If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes which exclude blank and null ballots on October 4, the two frontrunners advance to a second-r

'Doing things for social media': Ex-Pak player slams Ayub for Sooryavanshi send-off

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games final, but controversy followed Saim Ayubs baby cradle send-off to 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryava

Netanyahu Invites PM Modi, Pilot Machchhar to Israel's I-Day Event

You are a hero for Israel, India, and the entire world. I invite Prime Minister @NarendraModi and you to light a flame on Israeli Independence Da

'He prayed before attack': Machchhar tells Netanyahu chilling flydubai cockpit ordeal

Trump Says US Will Decide on Iran, Warns of ;Easy or Hard Way'

Trump's remarks came as he continued to withhold details of his forthcoming actions concerning Iran

Trump says Iran has been decimated, warns will decide on Tehran the easy or hard way

US President Donald Trump indicated a decision regarding Iran will be made soon, emphasizing potential outcomes. He highlighted that Iran is expe

Mystery pilots who saved FlyDubai flight remain unidentified three days after mid-air attack

Two pilots on a FlyDubai flight intervened to stabilize the aircraft after a serious incident in the cockpit. A co-pilot attacked the captain, le

Karnataka briefs central team on

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ET Conversations | Michael Spence: AI Debt Bubble, US Recession, India-China Gap

NASCAR in Las Vegas: Drivers pay homage to late Cup series legend Kyle Busch. Check favourites to win race

NASCAR Track organizers scheduled multiple celebrations of Buschs life leading into the race. Fans and drivers will observe a Moment of Rowdy on

Lula ahead in polls for Brazil's first-round vote; runoff likely

A series of polls on Saturday showed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva slightly ahead of Senator Flavio Bolsonaro before Sunday's fir

Tennessee prison chief Frank Strada resigns after Christa Pike's botched execution

Daylight Saving Time: Donald Trump makes cell phone number of Republican Senator public over Sunshine Protection Act. What is the debate all about?

Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard tim

BJP leader Pravin Darekar calls Citizens for Justice and Peace protest in Mumbai a failure

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BJP pitches broader effort to resolve issue

Mlaya-Assam border dispute SHILLONG, Oct 3: The state BJP has pitched for a broader effort to address the interstate boundary issue with Assam fo

VPP calls mass gathering to support LS candidate

SHILLONG, Oct 3: The VPP will hold a mass gathering at Polo Ground on October 10 to mobilise its supporters behind the partys candidate, Batskhem

EKH SP announces reshuffle in police department

SHILLONG, Oct 3: Following the allegations of illegal collection from trucks on the Shillong bypass, the Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hil

Jowai MDC Moonlight Pariat joins BJP

SHILLONG, Oct 3: Jowai South MDC Moonlight Pariat joined the BJP on Saturday, saying he would highlight the problems faced by the district counci

BJP central leadership alert to small-scale coal miners

SHILLONG, Oct 3: The BJP is pursuing the small-scale coal miners concerns with its national leadership, senior party leader and Pynthorumkhrah ML

Shylla bats for technical conduct committee for Natl Games

SHILLONG, Oct 3: Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla urged Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya to const

Fashion goes big on flagships

AC companies move south, betting on PLI

Food fest marks Rilbong

SHILLONG, Oct 3: Rilbongs centenary celebrations came alive with food, music and community participation as the Rilbong Food Fest brought togethe

Lailad-Nongmensong road work will resume after rains: Local MLA

SHILLONG, Oct 3: After receiving several complaints about the condition of the Lailad-Nongmensong road, Pynthorumkhrah MLA AL Hek on Saturday sai

Two injured in Ri-Bhoi accident

Nongpoh, Oct 3: Two persons were injured after the two-wheeler they were riding was hit by a 407 truck along the NH-6 in Ri Bhoi district on Satu

Air Ambulance plane goes missing while flying from Bermuda to Boston, flight's pilot misses call sign 'Heartbeat 104'

Canadian-registered air ambulance jet had four crew members and two passengers aboard when it departed Bermudas L.F. Wade International Airport o

Mexico says FDA lettuce probe did not conclusively identify contamination source

Mexico's Health Ministry said

Accepted her as she was still PM: Indian envoy on Hasina's flight

Russia vows massive hits on Kyiv, urges diplomats to leave

Cambridge farmer turned 300-a-year sheep field into dog park making 400 weekly

In the UK, dog owners increasingly hire private fields for their pets to enjoy safe exercise. This trend has emerged following the COVID-19 pande

Excerpt from Ramachandra Guhas Arguments with Gandhi

Gandhi and Ambedkars legacies need not be seen as competing, argues the historian

Gujarat CM sanctions Rs 99.5 lakh for Sabarkantha tribal village road

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Indonesia's Sumbawa region, GFZ says

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the Sumbawa region of Indonesia on Sunday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake recorded in Tripura

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Yemens Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones

The reported attack comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, who have stepped up attacks on Saudi cities and energ

Seven arrested after woman assaulted, dragged to Guwahati bar basement

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BJP hits back at Kharge over 'illegal' remark

Ireland press conference ahead of Israel game in Nations League cut short

Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 last Sunday (September 27, 2026) but only after Irish players took a vote on whether or not to go ahead with the game

Insurance companies want policyholders to pay 10% of health claims

Late Professor Guru Das Aggrawal to be awarded Satyendra K.Dube award posthumously; Fought lifelong battle for pristine flow of River Ganges

The late Professor Guru Das Agrawal, who fought a lifelong battle for the uninterrupted and pristine flow of the river ... Read more

Jay Clayton to lead Trump's AI task force, deliver report in 120 days, WSJ reports

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India must stay open, but not become vulnerable, says principle sec to PM

Yemen's armed forces say it is conducting strikes against Houthis in Sanaa

Yemen's armed forces said early on Sunday it was conducting strikes

Lokesh outlines States strategy to become leading destination

Speed, service and stability are the core principles, says the HRD Minister, adding that focus is on converting investment commitments into proje

Shimla Municipal Corporation vaccinates over 4,000 stray dogs in anti-rabies drive

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Kharge writes to PM and HM

In his letter, Mr. Kharge said that Karnataka is staring at what could perhaps be the worst drought in 150 years and facing such a drought is imp

Finance system resilient, economy braved West Asia crisis: RBI governor

Scientists revive 160-million-year-old proteins to fight drug-resistant bacteria

Resource security key as global economy faces uncertainty: Finance minister

Shweta Tiwari Celebrates 45th Birthday, Remembered for Iconic Role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay

Actress Shweta Tiwari turns 45, celebrated for her role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and winning Bigg Boss 4, marking a successful career in entertai

Hormuz blocked, but Gulf crude shipments at pre-war level

North Korea says it conducted intermediate-range strategic missile drill

North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile in a test overseen by leader Kim Jong Un,

SagardighiMLA Bayron Biswas sustains burn injuries after fire erupts at West Bengal residence

Several politicians, including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari call for his speedy recovery

Indians live longer than Pakistanis, lag Bangladeshis, says WHO

Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say

Ethiopia's federal military has recaptured the main

Soccer-UAE beat Oman to reach Gulf Cup final against Saudi

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Panchayat elections in Rajasthan to be held in four phases from October 23

Elections would be held for members of 41 Zila Parishads, 457 Panchayat Samitis and 14,403 village panchayats following delimitation and reorgani

Odisha Governor directs filling of teaching posts amid 70% vacancy in public universities

The recruitment process for vacant teaching posts should be initiated by the first week of November and complete it by the end of the month, said

Andhra Pradesh to set up Rs 500 crore DeepTech fund with IIT alumni

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Womens Empowerment Is Key To Viksit Bharat, Says Ramchander Rao

Ramchander was speaking at the Angan Milan service programme held at Mallapur under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The programme was organised by BJP

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Criticizes Congress for Disrespecting Democratic Mandate

Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of undermining democratic institutions and the electoral mandate in recent remarks. Shivraj Singh Chouhan

SP changes candidates on two MLC seats, field BJP rebels

Elections to five graduates and six teachers constituencies of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council will be held on October 23, with counting on

Call for Fair Investigation into Flydubai Incident, Says Sadhvi Prachi

Sadhvi Prachi demands a thorough investigation into the Flydubai incident, praising Captain Smita Machhars bravery during the crisis. Call for Fa

Yemen's Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reports Saudi attack on Sanaa

Yemen's Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported early on Sunday an attack carried out by Saudi Arabia on the capital Sanaa. There was no immediate Saud

Jimmy Carters Georgia farm solar project once supplied 60% of Plains power

India Finishes Fourth with 85 Medals at 2026 Asian Games, Achieving Historic Milestones

India secured 85 medals at the 2026 Asian Games, finishing fourth and marking significant achievements in various sports. India Finishes Fourth w

DMK, AIADMK Attack TVK In Bypoll Campaign

Stalin was canvassing votes for DMK candidate Paranthaman and Palaniswami was seeking votes in favour of his party nominee Kanitha Sampath when b

North Korea says it conducted intermediate-range strategic missile launch drill

North Korea said it conducted an intermediate-range strategic missile launch drill on Saturday, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the exercise,

No need for resolution, PM committed to granting Statehood to J&K: BJP MP Tarun Chugh

Mr. Chugh termed the recent resolution passed by the J&K Assembly as an attempt by the NC to divert attention from peoplesissues

We Can Marks 25 Years Of Autism Support Services

Founded in 2001 by Dr Gita Sankaran, We CAN has expanded its services over the years to include diagnostic support, early intervention, parent co

SEBI Enhances Verification System to Combat Fraudulent Notices for Investors

SEBI upgrades its verification system to protect investors from fraudulent notices and enhance awareness through stock brokers platforms. SEBI En

WRAPUP 1-Soccer-England crush Croatia 7-0 as Spain stay perfect with Czech victory

Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice apiece as England demolished Luka Modric's Croatia 7-0 in

Jammu-based Hindu group seeks ban on halal certification, says limit it to willing populations, essential items only

The Manch claimed that halal certification was no longer limited to meat

Villagers Panic As Stray Jumbo Ambles Across Roads In Gudalur

The mere sight of the wild jumbo on the road made motorists stop their vehicles and look for safety, while the villagers were told to be careful

Bhola Nath Defends Indias Orange Jersey After Asian Games Gold Success

Bhola Nath Singh defends the Indian hockey teams orange jersey after their gold medal wins at the 2026 Asian Games. Bhola Nath Defends Indias Ora

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Centre considering new hydropower projects, including in J&Ks Sawalkot: UnionPower Secretary Pankaj Agarwal

The statement assumes significance in the backdrop of Pakistans objections raised on the construction of Sawalkote dam project in July last year

Assam Jatiya Parishad condemns detention of peaceful protesters at Jantar Mantar

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Uri National Highway to Close Temporarily on October 4 and 11 for Hill Cutting

The Uri National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir will be closed on October 4 and 11 for essential hill cutting work, affecting local traffic. Uri Na

Watch: Netanyahu invites PM Modi, pilot Machchhar to Israel I-Day

Indian Parliamentary Delegation Heads to Tanzania for 153rd IPU Assembly

Led by Vice Chairman Harivansh, the Indian delegation will participate in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania from October 5-9. Indian Parliamenta

Man Kills Four Family Members in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh; Four Others Injured

A man in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested for killing four relatives and injuring four others in a violent attack. Man Kills Four Famil

Pakistans Struggle to Protect Children Revealed in Alarming Report

A recent report highlights Pakistans failure to safeguard children, showcasing alarming statistics on abuse and exploitation. Pakistans Struggle

Christa Pike's failed execution: Is Tennessee's execution system failing? Frank Strada resigns amid Christa Pikes harrowing execution disaster

Christa Pike's execution attempt on September 30 ended in failure, resulting in her being hospitalized after two doses. Correction Commissioner F

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round vote

By Lisandra Paraguassu and Sebastian Rocandio SAO PAULO/SANTA BARBARA D'OESTE, Brazil,

Rajasthans Women Achieve Financial Independence Under Lakshmi Didi Initiative

Over 20 lakh women in Rajasthan have become financially independent through the Lakshmi Didi initiative, as highlighted by Chief Minister Bhajanl

Rajasthans Chief Secretary Enhances Transport for High-Risk Pregnant Women

Rajasthans Chief Secretary V. Srinivasan has directed improved transport facilities for high-risk pregnant women to ensure timely hospital access

British Indian pair fight extradition to US over alleged cancer drug fraud