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Musk had also asked if Ambani would consider allowing the satellite internet service to compete in the country
Commuters have been advised to avoid non-essential travel and factor in additional time for their journeys
Trump said Zacharia, a native of California, previously served as Spokesperson and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security
Trump also reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon
To ensure transparency and prevent confrontations, Delhi Police personnel on duty have been equipped with uniform-mounted body cameras capable of recording footage in low-light conditions
More than 365,000 customers in Florida and Alabama were without power Friday evening, according to poweroutage.com
Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali won the contest for Holborn and St Pancras, the district left vacant by the resignation of former PM Keir Starmer, with 12,292 votes, 45 per cent of the total
Protests in Soweto and Durban opposed the Constitutional Courts decision to remove procedural barriers to seeking asylum
Justice A Badharudeen said the information given by the DC, in its entirety, contains sufficient primary materials disclosing the commission of cognizable offences under the PC Act
Herzog said during the ceremony that took place at the Presidents Residence in Jerusalem
The extensive security arrangements were put in place after the Delhi Police denied permission for the proposed demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing inadequate notice and concerns over compliance with rules during an earlier protest
The seizure of the tools, announced Wednesday by the FBI and Justice Department, represents the latest law enforcement effort in recent years to go after a broad-based hacking campaign known to the private sector as Flax Typhoon
Carney said Canadians should be free to live according to their languages and cultures, without interference from foreign governments and large tech firms
Nobel Committee commended UN human rights chiefs efforts to promote peace, international law
Even temporary lighting, or whatever is needed, has to be adequate so that it is a good replacement, not a slipshod one, done in name with no real use at all.
With the Asian Games gold medal in Japan, life has come full circle for India womens hockey striker Lalremsiami, who lost her father while she was playing in the same country seven years ago
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has asked police chiefs across the country to coordinate with the Delhi Police and take preventive measures amid concerns that CJP supporters may attempt to enter the national capital despite the denial of permission for the proposed demonstration
In the memorandum, Opposition leaders alleged that the BJP had completely manipulated both EVMs and electoral rolls in several assembly and Lok Sabha elections. They urged President Murmu to take cognisance of the matter and use her office to ensure that their demands were addressed without delay
The candidates had planned to march towards the Chief Ministers residence to press their demands. However, police personnel intervened before the proposed march could begin. Barricades were erected at Gate No. 10, while a large number of security personnel were deployed inside Gandhi Maidan and in the surrounding areas
In a letter dated October 9 (Friday) addressed to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the party conveyed its solidarity with the INDIA bloc and the march spearheaded by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi
Around 30,000 people joined an anti-austerity strike in Brussels, where clashes erupted between youths and riot police, prompting the use of tear gas and water cannon. The protests oppose government plans to save 10 billion through spending cuts and other austerity measures
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, investment, education, digitalisation and security. The leaders also discussed global developments and cooperation between India and the African Union
In a post on X, the police department described the message as An Open Letter to Every Citizen, adding, Because beyond every uniform, every opinion and every disagreement, were all human first. The post comes ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday
BJP's Hasirani Rath has won the Nandigram bypoll in West Bengal by a record margin of 1,22,753 votes, securing 1,64,427 votes against Congress's Milan Pradhan. Rath's victory surpasses Suvendu Adhikari's 2016 record, while the Rejinagar bypoll result remains awaited
Protests have centred on allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
A plea in the Supreme Court challenged proposed Delhi Metro station closures and train cancellations ahead of the October 10 CJP protest. Senior lawyers cited citizens' right to protest and raised concerns over barricading, with a formal petition expected later in the day
Indian Railways has cancelled select Mail and Express trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin on October 10 amid traffic concerns linked to a proposed CJP protest. Delhi Police has denied permission for the Jantar Mantar rally and tightened security at key borders
Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law. The former UN human rights chief is recognised for her contributions to international justice, accountability for war crimes and human rights protection
Questioning the restrictions imposed ahead of the demonstration, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of being afraid of young people and criticised the reported disruption to train and Metro services
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he and his family would join the CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10. The demonstration seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged vote theft, with Kejriwal accusing the Centre of voter list manipulation
Saudi Arabia says three people, including a Saudia Airlines pilot, were killed in attacks on Riyadh's international airport blamed on Yemen's Houthis. Flight disruptions, damage to civilian facilities and rising tensions have intensified concerns over the widening conflict
The proposal was among 39 cleared by the Cabinet during its meeting on Friday. Announcing the decision, UP CM Yogi Adityanath praised Narendra Modi's contribution to the development of Uttar Pradesh and the country
The accident occurred around 4 a.m. when the two vehicles, travelling in opposite directions, collided. The impact left the pickup badly mangled, trapping seven workers inside the wreckage. The seven trapped workers were extricated with the help of a crane, but all died in the accident
The delegation is expected to include Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee
The Ministry of External Affairs said the PERM programme, which forms part of the employment-based Green Card process, is distinct from the H-1B visa programme
A Delhi court has adjourned the appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment and intimidation case. The next hearing is scheduled for October 28
MeitY has advised major social media platforms to prioritise action against unlawful content linked to ongoing protests, particularly misleading or manipulated information. The advisory also calls for labelling synthetic content and timely cooperation with law enforcement under the IT Rules, 2021
Musk claimed that Starlink had spent five years complying with Indian laws and regulatory requirements but was still awaiting the necessary clearances to launch its services.
Acharya Pawan Tripathi discusses Indias development journey, welfare schemes, digital infrastructure and public participation under the proposed Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, highlighting the role of citizens in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047
A 34-member Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force delegation visited India from October 4 to 9, 2026, engaging with the Indian Army, DRDO, CLAWS and WARDEC. The visit aimed to strengthen defence cooperation, military ties, technology exchange and mutual understanding
The BJP widened its lead in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls after two rounds of counting on Friday. Hasirani Rath was ahead by over 19,200 votes in Nandigram, while Sakharav Sarkar led by more than 21,000 votes in Rejinagar
The accused allegedly targeted unsuspecting passengers who picked up these trolleys and crossed customs. They reportedly followed the passengers and later retrieved the gold from the trolleys, using innocent travellers as unwitting carriers without their knowledge
Students from across Maharashtra have been mobilised to participate in the demonstration scheduled for October 10 in the national capital. Various groups of students have reportedly left for Delhi to join the protest
According to Delhi Police sources, the complainant claimed to be a supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and alleged that Congress workers attacked him after he reached the protest site carrying the Prime Ministers photograph. Police said all aspects of the incident would be investigated
On Thursday, US suspended eight IT firms, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant and Microsoft, from PERM to apply for green cards for foreign workers. It contended that the practice has shut out Americans from the job market
Under the new measure, margins charged on the supply and sale of non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs will be limited to 30 per cent of their maximum retail price (MRP). These medicines fall outside the list of drugs covered by government-fixed ceiling prices
The Opposition leaders held the third day of protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday. Earlier on Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc leaders were released by the Delhi Police, hours after their detention during an Opposition protest demanding action against the CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Mamdani said preliminary reports indicated that ICE agents had surrounded a man and a five-year-old child inside a car before firing multiple rounds. The child was believed to be physically unharmed
We received a report regarding an incident in the Chandpur Gram Panchayat area where a fire occurred. Prima facie, five people were injured; according to the information we have so far, there has been one tragic fatality, one person is in critical condition, and three others are injured, Jagatsinghpur Superintendent of Police Ankit Verma said

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