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China and North Korea have opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay, creating a four-lane link between Dandong and Sinuiju. The 3-km crossing is expected to boost bilateral trade and strengthen economic ties as Pyongyang balances relations with Beijing and Moscow

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is facing questions about her legal credentials after no record of her being licensed to practise law was found in California or other US jurisdictions queried by a news outlet. A watchdog group has sought an investigation

If the government cannot wipe the tears from farmers eyes, it should at least refrain from making fun of their suffering, Sapkal said, accusing the state government of failing to provide adequate support to farmers affected by a prolonged dry spell

Russias Defence Ministry said the drone attack sparked a fire at the refinery, located about 300 kilometres southeast of Moscow. The attack could further strain Kyivs already deteriorating relations with Trump, following disagreements over a proposed pause in strikes on energy infrastructure

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were greeted by cheering children and supporters during their first joint public appearance since returning to the UK. The couple visited a community recording studio in Nottingham as they reconnect with familiar charities

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Dhule for Thursday and Friday

Hasans execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood, now known as Fort Cavazos. The execution is set to be the first US military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since 1945

While the bulletin forecasts a heatwave in isolated pockets of Ratnagiri, it does not explicitly indicate a yellow heat alert across Maharashtra. Several districts are expected to experience dry weather, while others may receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning and gusty winds

The airline will operate four weekly flights between Delhi and Kansai International Airport in Osaka using its Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The new service aims to strengthen air connectivity between India and Japan amid growing demand for travel between the two countries

Delhi received moderate rain on Thursday, October 15, after days of October heat. The IMD issued an orange alert warning of rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 4060 kmph until 2 pm. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 29 degrees Celsius

India has opened a control room at the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office in Makkah to assist Umrah pilgrims affected by flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia. The Jeddah helpline remains operational as authorities advise travellers to check flight status and contact airlines

Wildfires in Indonesia have triggered a severe air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, turning skies orange in Palangkaraya and pushing pollution levels higher in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Thick haze has reduced visibility, forced school closures in East Timor and raised health concerns among residents

Piyush Goyal said the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement had reached the final stages of preparation, but its implementation would depend on securing the intended competitive advantage for Indian businesses in the US market

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the poll panel, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi

Nine people have been arrested after a 53-year-old employee of a Rajkot precious metal refinery was shot dead during a robbery. Four alleged robbers fled with gold and silver worth around Rs 1.53 crore. Police said all the stolen valuables have been recovered with Rajasthan Police's help

The BJP spokesperson alleged that the objective was to bring about a change in government through street protests rather than through democratic political processes

The projects include a new passenger terminal at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, the 298-km Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, power infrastructure upgrades, India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park and 40 water bodies developed under Project Him Sarovar

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police Commissioner, alleging life-threatening assaults by police and paramilitary personnel during recent protests. He has sought an FIR for alleged criminal conspiracy and warned of approaching the court

In a letter dated October 13, the Bar body stressed that an independent and effective judicial system was essential to constitutional democracy and the rule of law

A roof collapse at a school in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan, killed 21 pupils and a teacher on Thursday, a hospital official said. More than 30 people were injured, with six reportedly in critical condition. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed condolences to the bereaved families

An 18-year-old man, Abhay Vishwakarma, died after allegedly being hit by the Krishak Express near Tendua village in Uttar Pradeshs Ballia district on Wednesday night. Police informed his family, took custody of the body and said further legal proceedings are underway

Security personnel are checking the premises. No suspicious objects have been found at the schools so far, they said. Further investigation is underway

Department of Telecommunications has directed telecom operators to roll out Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service across India from November 1, 2026. The feature will display callers names alongside their phone numbers on 4G and higher-generation networks, with safeguards for privacy and security

The women were detained during a verification drive conducted on Tuesday at a residential premises in Marunji, within the jurisdiction of Hinjewadi police station

Three Indian nationals studying in Germany, aged 25, 26 and 27, died in a fire in Bochum. German police have provisionally arrested a 41-year-old building resident after investigators ruled out a technical fault, while the cause and circumstances remain under investigation

The Delhi High Court agreed to hear a plea seeking to stop Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipkes proposed October 16 protest at Connaught Place Central Park. The plea cites concerns over holding demonstrations at the busy public venue during the Dussehra weekend

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government after Ankita Bhandaris parents were detained during a protest near India Gate and released around 5 am on Thursday. The family has given the Centre 24 hours to cancel Dushyant Kumar Gautams appointment as Sikkim governor until the CBI probe is completed

Heavy police deployment was witnessed in Amritsar on Thursday as farmers and workers organisations called a Punjab bandh over the alleged murder of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa

The case was registered at the Museum police station in Thiruvananthapuram following a complaint submitted by Vijayan to the Kerala police chief

Air France and United Airlines are restricting crew assignments on flights to Israel amid stricter enforcement of nationality rules. An Ethiopian Airlines flight was also ordered to return to Addis Ababa after Israeli authorities identified an Indonesian pilot on board, reports said

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for urgent reform of multilateral institutions at the Raisina Dialogue in Abu Dhabi, advocating stronger cooperation among smaller groups of countries. He highlighted the India-UAE partnership and held bilateral talks with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan

Satyaki submitted a written communication, known as a pursis, before Judicial Magistrate First Class Amol Shinde of the special MP/MLA court in Pune on Wednesday, seeking restrictions on questions concerning his personal life, daily routine and attendance at public events

Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested an education extension officer and a Zilla Parishad school teacher in Maharashtras Beed district for allegedly demanding a Rs 40,000 bribe from a headmaster in exchange for a favourable inquiry report. The teacher was caught accepting Rs 20,000

Tatkare raised concerns over the severity of the drought situation in the state and requested the Centre to provide the necessary support to affected regions

A 19-year-old man, Alexandros Paporakis, has been charged in Illinois over an alleged plan to attack a Hindu temple. Authorities said his rifle reportedly jammed, while a co-workers tip led to his arrest and the recovery of weapons, ammunition and body armour

The reality of the public mandate cannot be altered by mere allegations, he said.

The Centre has defended suspending mobile internet services within a 4-km radius of Raisina Hill during the October 10 CJP protest, citing public order concerns. It denied wilful disobedience of Supreme Court directions and sought withdrawal of the contempt notice against Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has criticised US President Donald Trumps Russian diesel deal, arguing it could fund Moscows war in Ukraine without lowering fuel prices significantly. The dispute comes ahead of an October 18 sanctions deadline affecting major buyers of Russian oil

The 41-year-old singer said this is not the time to be silent and asked all the young patriots in India to stand up and peacefully protest the disruptive forces.

Wait till you see what we do to Iran. He claimed Irans nuclear ambitions had been buried under thousands of tonnes of rock.

The four-lane, 3-kilometre (1.8-mile) bridge will connect the northeastern Chinese city of Dandong to the North Korean city of Sinuiju.

ChatGPT maker discovered an audio recording device hidden inside a company conference room, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court in San Francisco.

Mumbai has moved beyond its Hakka order. From Korean glass noodles to smoky Japanese udon, we found some delicious options you can slurp on

A doctor at Dindrud Primary Health Centre in Maharashtras Beed district was removed from his post after a viral video showed a labourer carrying his unconscious 11-year-old daughter on his shoulders. The family alleged staff demanded money for ambulance fuel

No injuries were reported in the incident, police said. They said further enquiry was underway.

The shooting is being investigated by a political killings task team, the South African Police Service said in a statement. Some victims were members of the youth league of the African National Congress party.

Their associate Ajinkya Shinde was bound down to maintain peace and good behaviour for six months and released on a personal bond and a surety of Rs 5000, they said.

Our report cited how the civic body stressed the importance of regular tree maintenance and adequate watering.

South Mumbai was, and probably still is, a go-to destination for book lovers. Pavement booksellers can still be spotted, but some favourite bookshops no longer exist

Kenya has confirmed its second Ebola case, involving a 39-year-old family member of the first victim. Health authorities say there is no evidence of wider community transmission, while contact tracing and quarantine measures continue