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The action also covers Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe. It prevents the companies from filing new permanent labour certification applications and halts the processing of pending applications under the programme

Delhi liquor shops will remain closed on October 9 and 10 ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, with the Excise Department citing public order concerns and Delhi Police inputs amid plans for the demonstration

ATF prices have witnessed significant volatility in recent months, driven largely by geopolitical developments and sustained pressure on global energy markets. The latest increase in fuel prices has further raised operating costs for airlines

Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer scientist who led software development for NASA's Apollo lunar program, has died at 90. Her work helped make Apollo 11's Moon landing possible, earning her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016

Amritsar Police arrested alleged main shooter Maninder alias Kaka Shooter, in social media influencer Mad Sandhu's killing. He was traced to Ahmedabad using CCTV and IT leads, while three others were also detained

Observing that the contents of the media report, if true, raise serious issues of human rights violations, the NHRC has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, seeking a detailed report on the matter within two weeks

A tigress brought from West Bengal has given birth to three cubs at Tripura's Sepahijala Zoological Park. The two male and one female cubs are healthy and will remain under observation for a year before public viewing

The 54-year-old accused was arrested on Wednesday night after police teams searched several locations to trace him. The accused had been on the run since the case was registered, officials said, adding that he was nabbed on Wednesday

Canadian poet and classicist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold, inventive body of work blending classical traditions with contemporary themes of love, desire and loss

The signatories questioned allegations of vote theft made without supporting evidence, warning that repeatedly branding constitutional authorities as thieves and compromised could erode public trust in democratic institutions

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to San Diego after a record 265-day deployment supporting the Iran war. Its crew received the Presidential Unit Citation amid reports of mental health concerns, supply shortages and deployment strain

The order was issued by Nanded Collector Rahul Kardile on Wednesday. The administration said agricultural residues that can be processed and used as fodder need to be protected from being diverted for industrial purposes

A 15-year-old fatally stabbed a caretaker at his former school in Leszczydol-Nowiny, Poland, and wounded two adults. The attack came a day after nine people were injured in a separate high school stabbing in Ostroleka

At least 12 people were killed and 14 wounded when a Russian strike hit two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine. Authorities said a glide bomb was used as fighting intensifies near the key frontline city

Supreme Court has ordered fresh elections in 50 municipal wards in Punjab after a commission found widespread obstruction during the nomination process. The affected wards include 28 in Patiala and 22 in Moga, with strict monitoring and videography directed for the re-election process

A drone attack caused a fire at Yandex's data centre in Russia's Ryazan region, forcing the facility to shut down. No casualties were reported, while Ukraine claimed responsibility amid intensifying long-range strikes between Moscow and Kyiv

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attacks, which took place on October 6 and 7

Houthi attacks targeted Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Abha airports, killing three people and wounding 36. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthis and retaliated with strikes on military targets as fighting intensified in Yemen

The report, based on the Living Planet Index (LPI) produced by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), analysed 35,803 population trends covering 5,790 vertebrate species between 1970 and 2022

French high school students are renewing nationwide protests over teacher shortages, overloaded schedules and poor facilities. Despite government promises, student leaders demand action, while allegations of excessive police force and thousands of arrests deepen the crisis

Mahagathbandhan leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav, Misa Bharti and Mukesh Sahani, were detained during a protest in Patna against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The demonstration turned tense as protesters clashed with police

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar arrived at the hospital in Bambolim, where actor Nana Patekars mortal remains were brought for post-mortem, according to sources

Nana Patekar, 76, passed away at his residence in Goa early on Thursday. His mortal remains are expected to be brought to Pune later in the day, where they will be kept for people to pay their last respects before the funeral

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the quake struck at 9:37 pm (local time) on Wednesday, with its epicentre located in Budhiganga Municipality-10, Bajura district, Sudurpaschim Province, around 750 kilometres west of Kathmandu

PM Modi marked the milestone on October 7, 25 years after he first assumed office as Gujarat chief minister in 2001. He has served as prime minister since 2014

The Crime Branch sources said the probe will focus on the role of those responsible for the violence that broke out in New Delhi on July 20. The Crime Branch will specifically investigate whether the violence was premeditated or whether criminal elements entered the protest sites when the CJP called for a march to Parliament

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Indias broadband subscriber base has grown from around 60 million to 1 billion over the past decade. Speaking at India Mobile Congress 2026, he said India aims to lead in 6G and become a global technology standards setter

Addressing alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme at Cote dIvoire, EAM Jaishankar referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modis articulation of the Kampala principles eight years ago, saying they had set out the approach guiding Indias engagement with Africa

Indian Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, IAF Chief A.P. Singh said the IAFs humanitarian work reflects the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or the belief that the world is one family

Rubio did not outline specific limits on Irans nuclear activities that Washington might accept as part of a potential agreement. However, he said any deal acceptable to the United States would have to provide assurances that Iran could not acquire a nuclear weapon

A single-judge Bench of Justice Madhu Jain passed the direction while allowing a criminal appeal filed by Ashok Kumar Aggarwal, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, against the order of the Special Judge (PC Act), Rouse Avenue Courts, which had declined to initiate proceedings under Section 340 of the CrPC against the concerned CBI officers

Donald Trump said the announcement of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was approaching and pointed to what he described as his record of diplomatic intervention

The Ministry of Communications said all telecom operators providing satellite communication services are required to meet the same licensing and security conditions before they can proceed to the spectrum assignment stage

Delhi Police said they are examining the allegations as well as the role of the people involved in the protest. A total of 91 people were detained during the demonstration, including several Members of Parliament and other leaders

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated every year on this day to commemorate the establishment of the IAF in 1932. The day recognises the courage, professionalism and contributions of IAF personnel in protecting Indias airspace and supporting national security

For one night in Mumbai, Gurgaons OMO and Churchgates Hearth bring two different kitchens together, united by a shared appetite for experimentation

Hop on to your cycles and head straight to the hills this weekend to feel the slight nip in the air and be in the heart of Malshej Ghat. Its bound to be a scenic ride

Patekar, one of Indian cinema's most distinctive performers, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. He was subsequently taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors declared him dead

Created under British rule as an auxiliary air force, the IAF's primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. The force has since evolved into one of the most formidable air powers in the world

They discussed ways to seize emerging opportunities, deepen mutual understanding, and further strengthen a forward-looking partnership between India and Kazakhstan, it added

The security talks are taking place alongside a broader effort to expand economic relations

The aircraft landed safely, and all customers disembarked at their destination, i.e. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, the spokesperson said

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech in Singapore ahead of autumn IMF-World Bank meetings to be held in Bangkok next week

Federal authorities said that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canadas history by offering to livestream the February attack, providing money and sharing advice on how to delete online messages to keep the plot a secret

Yes, he did, Umar Kremlev told an International Boxing Association press conference in Istanbul on Wednesday

I think if they want to show a commitment to not building a nuclear weapon, they would do something meaningful on their enrichment capacity, he added

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi on October 8. Held under the theme Scale Without Boundaries, the four-day event will focus on 5G, 6G, AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, quantum communication and emerging digital technologies

Speaking at Sparrows Point in Maryland, where he announced the construction of a new shipyard as part of efforts to expand the US maritime industrial base, Trump said the US Navy was enforcing what he called one of the most effective and impenetrable blockades in history

Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday that discussions were underway with Chinese officials to reopen the Tatopani trade route

The election late Tuesday was a significant moment in a political crisis in the small Balkan nation that has caused legislative deadlock for over 19 months