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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

The Congress held a protest march in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, demanding Rs 1 lakh per hectare in aid for drought-hit farmers, a complete farm loan waiver and additional relief. Party leaders also criticised the Maharashtra government's Rs 5,000 Diwali assistance

Native exclusively to the Chel River basin in northern West Bengal, the species was first described in 1845 before virtually disappearing from scientific records for more than 80 years

Built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd under the Government of India's Make in India initiative, Samarthak is the first of four multi-purpose vessels being inducted into the Indian Navy. The commissioning marks another milestone in India's efforts to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing

As you all know, Saurabh and Aashu have been jailed simply for hoisting the Tricolour. So, I appeal to all patriots, to everyone who loves the Tricolour, to gather at Central Park, Connaught Place, on October 16 at 5 pm with the flag. We will hoist it there and demonstrate that waving the Tricolour is not a crime, Dipke said

India has condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia as 'unacceptable' and expressed solidarity with Riyadh. The MEA said flight disruptions have affected Indian travellers, while eight Indians injured in an October 10 attack remain hospitalised

Vidarbha remained among the hottest regions in Maharashtra, with Yavatmal topping the states maximum temperature readings at 38.4 degrees Celsius. Amravati recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius, 3.7 degrees above normal, while Akola reached 35.7 degrees Celsius

The 41-year-old made the gaffe while discussing how her family was adjusting to her new role and whether the demanding job would affect her personal life. Speaking about her family of four children, Zacharia slipped up while referring to her husband, saying, my president, excuse me, my husband

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the authorities were attempting to suppress a collective voice of dissent and called on students to document their experiences and share evidence with the Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting London for talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham as Russia intensifies attacks. Britain has pledged urgent support and faster air defence missile deliveries to strengthen Ukraines defences ahead of winter

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said peace and stability along the LAC are essential for normalising India-China relations. He also flagged the trade imbalance and limited market access for Indian businesses in China, while noting that bilateral ties are gradually moving towards normalcy

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on Wednesday and lodged in Delhis Tihar Jail, police said. They were accused of violating their peace bonds and trespassing into the Jantar Mantar area

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, mentioned the matter before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, requesting an early hearing before the deadline for filing claims and objections

Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabias capital, Riyadh, as civil defence authorities issued air raid alerts for Riyadh and Kharj province. The source of the blasts remains unclear amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi airports, military sites and oil infrastructure

A fire broke out at Udham Fish Point in Delhis Maujpur area on Tuesday night, triggering panic among diners. In dramatic scenes, a diner threw a toddler from a first-floor window into waiting arms below. The fire was doused, and police reported no injuries

Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence wing and Mumbai ATS have arrested Jobanpreet in Mumbai in connection with the Mad Sandhu murder investigation. Officials said three pistols, five magazines and 11 cartridges were recovered, while investigators probe alleged links to weapons supply and extortion-related firing incidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders have wished Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery after surgery at Romes Gemelli Hospital. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, and an intraoperative examination confirmed lung adenocarcinoma

Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, reiterating that Tehran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. His remarks come amid reports of US military preparations, even as he claims Washington and Tehran are engaged in productive diplomatic discussions

Rahul Gandhi has backed peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, saying waving the Tricolour is not a crime. His remarks came after CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody following their detention during a protest

Farmers are protesting over sugarcane prices, ethanol rates and other demands, affecting traffic travelling from Kolhapur and other parts of Maharashtra towards Belagavi and Bengaluru

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says his group's protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares a cause with the INDIA bloc, but rules out joining any political party. His remarks follow the five-day judicial custody of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after a Jantar Mantar protest

Residents and environmental groups in Indonesias West Kalimantan have sued President Prabowo Subianto and 26 officials over the 2026 wildfire haze crisis. They seek a national emergency declaration, free healthcare, compensation for affected families and stronger action against forest burning

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 17 to 22 to strengthen strategic ties, energy cooperation and commercial investment. His itinerary includes meetings with Indian officials and business leaders, as well as a visit to Jamnagar, home to Reliances major refinery

A Russian ballistic missile struck Kyivs CHP-4 power plant, killing two people and injuring around 20, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised Western allies for failing to provide advance warning as Russia continued targeting Ukraines energy infrastructure

A Corendon Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Corfu to Nuremberg triggered a hijacking scare after sending an emergency code over Croatia due to a radio malfunction. Germany briefly shut Nuremberg airport and scrambled fighter jets. All 178 passengers and crew were safe

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody and lodged in Tihar Jail after allegedly breaching barricades and trespassing at Jantar Mantar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the Centre, alleging an attempt to suppress dissent

US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised Elon Musk over reported spending of USD 366 million to support Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Sanders accused the billionaire of using his wealth to influence American politics and called for an end to oligarchy

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his promise to give USD 5,000 to every adult American if Republicans secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. He presented the proposed payout as a direct outcome of Republican economic policies

An unexploded munition detonated during a school trip near Israels northern border with Lebanon, killing a teenage boy and injuring 24 others. The Israeli military said the munition was believed to belong to Hezbollah, while authorities investigate the circumstances of the blast

A heady takeover by a popular Kolkata-based bar brings the vibe of addas, Gondhoraj limes, and the threads between the two former colonial cities to Lower Parel

A roof covering a skywalk stretch is not an extra amenity. It is part of the facility as a whole; this is not a bits-and-pieces kind of puzzle.

A Six Flags spokesperson said the park and local authorities responded immediately and that they are fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate the incident

Try your hand at the best of homegrown tabletop board games, card games, and international classics at a two-day gaming convention in the city

China has never recognised the so-called Union Territory of Ladakh unilaterally and illegally established by India, and firmly opposes the so-called standardised names publicised by India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing.

Thirteen children aged 15 and below died after a boat carrying around 20 children capsized in Bihars Vaishali district on Tuesday evening. Seven people were rescued, while SDRF teams and local divers continued search operations. PM Modi and Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced financial assistance