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He ruled out discussing the establishment of a security zone along Russia's border territories during potential peace negotiations with Ukraine.

The first two weeks of October were among the deadliest periods for civilians in years, said Danielle Bell, the head of the UN office.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query during his bi-weekly media briefing.

I hope to be able to build the trust and confidence of everyone around me. But she also wouldn't say when her next press briefing might be.

The whole company of the BSF was rushed to our OPD. This is a food poisoning case, Singh said.

The detentions triggered scenes of jostling among crowds, camera crews, and security personnel.

The LAB and KDA have been spearheading the agitation for constitutional safeguards and democratic rights for Ladakh.

This fresh perspective suggests that common beekeeping practices such as preventing swarming and replacing queens may disrupt natural developmental stages and parasite management.

The initiative aims to combat dangerous space junk, protect critical infrastructure, and advance in-orbit servicing technologies for a more sustainable space environment.

All the injured were taken to a community health centre, where five people were declared dead during treatment, according to police.

The FIR was registered on October 15 at the Cantt police station in Dehradun, under relevant sections of law.

While Musk confirmed it will be an ownable road car, he noted that its unique flight features might not be legal in all jurisdictions.

Trumps remarks arrive as the US military prepares additional action options targeting Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, according to recent news reports.

As Indias Asian dominance masks its struggles against elite nations HI must balance continental supremacy with regular exposure to the worlds best teams to prepare Harmanpreet Singh & Co for LA 2028

There must be understanding and awareness about the toll these loud silencers have on mental health.

In Mumbai, the Colaba observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees above normal, and a minimum of 26.5 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees above normal. Santacruz recorded a maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees Celsius, 3 degrees above normal

In his letter dated October 16, 2026, Kharge said both Houses of Parliament were yet to be prorogued, even 64 days after the Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13. He described the situation as unprecedented and called for detailed consultations with all political parties and stakeholders before any new proposals were finalised

The Indian Navy commissioned Samarthak, its first multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard, at Karwar in Karnataka. Constructed by L&T, the vessel has over 75% indigenous content and will support weapons trials, maritime surveillance, emergency response and humanitarian missions.

Responding to a question about the incident, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that the alleged plot was a matter of deep concern for India and highlighted the growing cases of hate crimes and racial discrimination against the Indian community in the US

India on Friday issued a second advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to follow local authorities instructions, stay indoors in the event of an aerial attack and refrain from sharing photographs or videos related to the ongoing situation

The fort, located off the coastal village of Murud, was closed to visitors during the monsoon for safety reasons and cleaning. Following the completion of the work, the Archaeology Department has reopened the historic site, marking the beginning of the tourist season in the Murud region

The CJP had called for the Tiranga Yatra on October 16. However, authorities had not granted permission for the march, and prohibitory restrictions were in force in the area

The programme aims to strengthen local fodder availability and help livestock owners prepare for a possible shortage in the coming months. The state government has declared drought in 305 talukas across Maharashtra. Of the 16 talukas in Nanded district, 14 have been declared drought-affected

The CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march is scheduled to begin at 5 pm at Central Park in Connaught Place. However, police have not granted permission for the event

Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar questioned whether the announced assistance of Rs 5,000 would be sufficient for farmers facing drought, agricultural losses and rising inflation

Sandeep Girhe, the partys district unit chief, told reporters on that party representatives would visit the homes of the deceased farmers to hand over the money to their families

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for an 81-foot Lord Shiva statue at the Varadayini Mataji Temple in Rupal, Gandhinagar, on Friday. His itinerary also includes visits to Jain spiritual leaders, an evening aarti in Mansa and a Raas Garba programme in Kolvada

The Press Council of India has issued guidelines for journalists covering protests and demonstrations, stressing personal safety, professional neutrality and ethical reporting. The advisory asks media personnel to carry visible ID cards

Piyush Goyal said the opposition was using the controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to pursue a broader political objective

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke defended peaceful protests, saying demanding accountability from the government is not anarchy. He criticised administrative restrictions in Delhi ahead of the CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Russias Kamchatka Peninsula at a depth of 152 km, according to the NCS. The EMSC recorded a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, while NOAA reported no tsunami threat. Further details on the earthquakes impact are awaited

Rajnath Singh said democratic rights did not give political parties the licence to create disorder or undermine public confidence in institutions

Air India has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, citing the evolving geopolitical situation in the region. The airline said affected passengers would receive full refunds and advised travellers to check flight status for updates

The Supreme Court on Friday declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the NDMCs decision to shut Central Park at Connaught Place ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys proposed protest. The bench hoped better sense will prevail and said it could intervene if businesses suffer losses

A 16-year-old gunman killed three children aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Two others were critically injured. The suspect was found dead inside the school after a civilian intervened, police said

Four people died battling fires in Indonesia's East Java as toxic haze worsened air quality across Southeast Asia. Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong vowed legal action against companies responsible, while Singapore's air pollution index reached 251, a very unhealthy level, according to IQAir

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said Raut's petition would be entertained on a provisional basis, subject to his explaining his conduct

Delhi Police has deployed over 6,000 personnel, 220 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and additional CCTV cameras across Connaught Place and other sensitive areas ahead of the CJPs proposed Lehra Do Tiranga protest on Friday

Manjeet Singh Bedi has been extradited from India to the US to face charges of allegedly defrauding the SNAP food assistance programme of at least $600,000. The FBI says he fled to India via Canada after being indicted and will appear before a Washington state court

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed Delhi Police may detain him ahead of the outfits proposed Lehra Do Tiranga march at Connaught Places Central Park on October 16. He alleged surveillance at his home and said he was ready to go to jail for waving the national flag

The Bryson Fire near Malibu, California, spread to 101 acres by Thursday evening, prompting an evacuation order for Encinal Canyon and warnings for nearby areas. Officials cautioned that strong winds and low humidity could accelerate the blaze amid a Red Flag Warning

NDMC has requested appropriate security arrangements to prevent any unauthorised entry into the park.

Perez said the administration had provided unprecedented support to first responders and border enforcement personnel.

A 52-year-old Russian national, Alexander Suvorov, has been extradited from Sweden to the US to face charges of allegedly running a procurement network that smuggled American-made electronic components with military applications to Russia through Hong Kong-based front companies

BJP MP Sambit Patra attacked the Opposition over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that its real objective was to capture power rather than protect voting rights. He cited remarks attributed to senior advocate Prashant Bhushan and criticised Rahul Gandhi and Congress

While three villagers were injured in Karipani village in Dhamtari district late on Wednesday night, four others sustained injuries in adjoining Bastar Budra village in Kondagaon district early on Thursday

Debuting in November 2026, the team will initially race standardised Mk3C electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft styled with DeLorean branding

Leo is suffering from lung adenocarcinoma, a prevalent form of lung cancer.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on December 11 and 12, 2026, following talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney. The two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people exchanges, while pushing for a trade agreement

Its the last season of Koffee with Karan, and though KJo may be feeling emotional, the rest of us can heave a sigh of relief that we wont hear the same celebs spout the same spiel