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Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 6.6 rock Panama, trigger evacuations

Authorities assessed structural damage and safety risks as aftershocks rattled Panama, airport operations were suspended and tsunami alerts reach

24-hour Internet shutdown ahead of Jantar Mantar protest, IT Ministry issues takedown advisory

Social media platforms have been instructed to take down 'content having potential implications for public order'

Battle-hardened units

Captain Ashok Nath traces the lineage of Indian Mountain Batteries, their changing identities, weapons and service from colonial rule to Independ

US lifts sanctions on Russian diesel sales until April 7, 2027, after Trump-Putin call

The move comes as global diesel supplies tighten following refinery attacks and rising fuel prices put pressure on the US administration

New York protests: Hundreds hit streets after Dominican man shot at by ICE officers, Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes on Donald Trump. Watch video

New York, a Democratic stronghold, is one of several US cities that bars its police force from assisting with federal immigration enforcement.

Where's the theatre-command plan headed?

Approval is the beginning, not the end of the process

Market radar - August 22, 2026 to September 22, 2026

The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks

Latin America development bank offers $50 million credit for Panama after quake

The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has made a credit line of up to $50 million available for Panama after a magnitude 7.7 ea

Trump takes suit against Hillary Clinton over 2016 election to Supreme Court

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Judge recuses from Punjab government appeal case

Why is Donald Trump buying diesel from Vladimir Putin's Russia despite heavy sanctions? What will be impact on Oil prices?

Donald Trumps shocking announcement comes after he signed a sweeping Russia sanctions law last month that aimed at clamping down on the Russian o

A frontier gambit

As the Arakan Army in Myanmar tightens its grip on Rakhine state,India faces some challenges

Delhi protest LIVE updates: CJP's call for 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' turns capital into a fortress

Authorities have taken several measures ahead of the protest, including internet curbs in parts of Delhi, the shutting down of markets and Metro

CISF Jawan Dies Of Gunshot Injuries In Jammu And Kashmir, Probe Ordered: Cops

Officials said Mushtaq was initially shifted to the district hospital in Reasi, and later referred to a specialised hospital due to his critical

Assembly bypolls: TVK wins 2 seats in TN, BJP also bags 2 in Bengal

The river in between

India's terms on the Indus remain unchanged

Delhi Police intensify security, vehicle checks ahead of CJP protest

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US-Ukraine-European negotiators held six hours of talks in Miami in bid for unified proposal to end Ukraine war, source says

Negotiators for the US, Ukraine

Karnataka Chief Minister has credible information on sting operation: Deputy CM

Congress legislator from Mandya Ganija Ravikumar also defended the Chief Ministers claim, and said that they had proof on the sting operation

Vance's 'indentured servants' remark deeply offensive: Government

Huge quantity of PDS rice seized in crackdown

Investigation revealed that Mandya-based Annapurneshwari Enterprises had purchased rice from local FCI godown and sold it to Madhya Pradesh based

Where is hurricane Isaias now? Check landfall time, place as thousands evacuated following warning of life-threatening storm surges, tornadoes, flooding

Hurricane Isaias Tracker: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned residents to expect flooding, wind damage, power outages and gasoline shortages.

More taluks to be added to drought list by Karnataka

While the State has already declared 217 taluks out of 240 in the State as drought-hit, ground truthing exercise is being undertaken in the rest

Dry spell pushes rice and toor dal price to new highs

Graphics emailedThis has impacted household budgets, while hotels are now weighing their options of increasing their rates

Queen Camilla on the joy of reading despite king's laughter and her tears

Britain's Queen Camilla and King Charles spend their evenings reading

Strong Panama quake shakes nation, but avoids major destruction

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern

Engines of opportunity

Indian companies are betting on small jet propulsion

SC: Nothing wrong in deleting dead or those who've shifted

NCRTC Issues Advisory for Passengers Amid Protest at Jantar Mantar

NCRTC announces temporary closure of two stations due to protests at Jantar Mantar on October 10, advising passengers to plan accordingly. NCRTC

Vellore Corporation begins providing drainage connections to households in town

Trump administration now mandating AI companies notify and correct security incidents, Axios reports

The Trump administration says it is now mandating AI companies notify and correct security incidents after Anthropic's fraudulent use of governme

No correlation between SIR deletions & assembly poll results: Bengal CEO

WRAPUP 3-Republican opposition widens to

Republican US lawmakers joined religious leaders and international observers on Friday in opposing a Pentagon plan to livestream an execution by

Delhi Prepares for Major Protest with 35,000 Security Personnel Deployed

Ahead of a planned protest in Delhi, over 35,000 security personnel are deployed to ensure safety and order. Delhi Prepares for Major Protest wit

Jamnagar POCSO court sentences accused to death for girl

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flydubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says

The statement said the co-pilot drew inspiration from the Sept 11, 2001 attacks in the United States and used two previous flights from Dubai to

Foreign partnerships

Cooperation in defence technology can work for India, with caveats

Sanju Samson Emphasizes Team First Approach After Explosive T20 Performance

Sanju Samson reflects on his role in the Indian team and his recent performance against West Indies in T20 cricket. Sanju Samson Emphasizes Team

Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US and global markets

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets in an effort to lower fuel prices, and his admini

Amid Form 7 bulk filing row, Election Commission limits it to 10 per elector

Vice President to Address AIIMS Deoghars Second Convocation on October 10

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will speak at AIIMS Deoghars convocation and visit a military contact fair on October 10. Vice President to Add

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quakes impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)

An untested promise

India isn't the target of the new Saudi Arabia-Turkiye-Pakistan pact, experts say

VHP Spokesperson Supports Voter List Verification Amid Election Controversies

VHPs spokesperson emphasizes the need for authentic voter lists and defends traditions during Navratri celebrations in Mumbai. VHP Spokesperson S

Hurricane Isaias lashes U.S. Gulf Coast with wind and rain hours before it comes ashore

The Category 3 storm has grown into a major hurricane the first of an unusually quiet Atlantic season and is expected to make landfall Friday n

Kalshi probes suspicious trades tied to Trump press secretary pick, WSJ reports

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EXCLUSIVE-Sequoia-backed chip startup Nuvacore raising funds at about a $2.5 billion valuation, sources say

Six-month-old microchip startup Nuvacore, which does not yet have a product, is raising hundreds of millions of dollars at a roughly $2.5 billion

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta urges coordinated action for timely justice for women

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A trial by fire

The Agnipath policy is a unique experiment. Its success hinges on clarity and acceptance

Russia asked US for diesel export

President Vladimir Putin's envoy on investment Kirill Dmitriev asked US officials during his visit to Washington last month for licenses to expor

ED Secures Eight-Day Remand for Middleman in HS Bhullar Case

The Enforcement Directorate has obtained an eight-day remand for middleman Krishna in the HS Bhullar bribery case to investigate financial transa

Bamboo replacing poppy patches in Manipur jungles: PCCF

Bamboo plantations have been established in 255 hectares out of 307 hectares of forestland that were under poppy cultivation in three hill distri

Albanys oldest house reopens after 13-year, $3m restoration

The Van Ostrande-Radliff House, a historical gem built in 1728, has finally emerged from decades of obscurity thanks to a meticulous restoration.

Captain Farhan Shines as Pakistan Defeats Sri Lanka by 4 Wickets in First T20I

Pakistan secured a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I, led by captain Farhans impressive 89 runs. Captain Farhan Shines

UPDATE 1-US lifts sanctions on daughter of Myanmar military-linked businessman

The United States lifted on Friday sanctions on the daughter of a Myanmar businessman accused of supporting the country's military, according to

CONFLICT ZONE: Mali

Uneven arsenal

Georgia man grew farm to 1,600 acres; $3.2bn pipeline now runs through his land

Donnie Peek, a landowner in Georgia, is challenging a natural gas pipeline rerouting that impacts his property. The pipeline's path was changed t

Three Police Officers Suspended in Jharkhand After Assault on Tribal Woman

Three police officers in Latehar, Jharkhand, were suspended after a tribal woman reported assault and misconduct. Three Police Officers Suspended

SC criticises Patna HC ruling that removing salwar does not constitute rape attempt

Shocking, says court and issues notice to accused who had been acquitted of the charges

Centre proposes tighter curbs on advertising of prescription drugs

Under the existing framework, pharmaceutical manufacturers are prohibited from advertising drugs covered under these schedules without prior gove

Green Card, H-1B fuel US growth: USISPF

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has strongly defended the Green Card and H-1B visa pro

Tripura Enhances Security Ahead of Durga Puja Celebrations

Tripura police and BSF ramp up security at the India-Bangladesh border ahead of the Durga Puja festival, focusing on drug-related activities. Tri

Tragic Road Accident in Rajouri, Jammu-Kashmir Claims Two Lives and Injures Five

A road accident in Rajouri, Jammu-Kashmir, resulted in two fatalities and five injuries, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on local highways.

Railways warns of action against passengers playing loud music in trains

The railways has urged travellers not to play audio/video on speaker mode to ensure a peaceful journey for fellow passengers

Chemists, wholesalers may need govt nod to advertise prescription drugs

Maharashtra Completes Tech Mission in London, Paving the Way for Quantum City and AI Corridor

Maharashtras delegation concluded a strategic mission in London to establish a Quantum City and AI Corridor, aiming for significant investment. M

Bypolls win shows deep connect with people: PM Modi

Tejashwi Yadav has no merit; he is desperate to become Bihar CM: alleges Independent MP Pappu Yadav

Pakistani Supreme Court Calls for Gender-Sensitive Investigations in Violence Against Women

Pakistans Supreme Court emphasizes the need for bias-free investigations into violence against women to ensure justice. Pakistani Supreme Court C

Trump announces Russian diesel deal after Putin call

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced a major agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin under wh

Court boycott invites contempt notices for 26 lawyers in Meghalaya

All bar associations, barring one, began abstaining from judicial work on October 1 to press for the removal of the Advocate General Amit Kumar

Britain steps in to stop contentious Protestant parade in Northern Ireland

Britain's Northern Ireland minister

Congress stays away, Left & AAP to join CJP stir against CEC

Kerala CM Satheesan sets deadline to clear 2.76 lakh files, senior citizens' Bill next

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced a time bound mission to clear 2.76 lakh pendi

TMC Claims BJPs Victory in Bengal is Fabricated

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh alleges BJPs wins in Bengal are artificial, citing voter suppression and intimidation tactics. TMC Claims BJPs Victory in

UK says it is committed to supporting Ukraine and pressuring Russia, after US diesel deal with Moscow

The

India and Qatar Review Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

India and Qatar discussed enhancing their strategic partnership during a recent Foreign Office Consultation in New Delhi. India and Qatar Review

Kerala Police Enhances Cybersecurity with Indigenous Robotics Initiative

Kerala Police is strengthening cybersecurity by utilizing indigenous robots for traffic control and disaster management. Kerala Police Enhances C

Shortage of Faculty Limits MBBS Admissions at Tura Medical College in Meghalaya

Tura Medical College in Meghalaya can only admit 50 MBBS students due to faculty shortages, despite approval for 150 seats. Shortage of Faculty L

Kremlin says Putin in phone call with Trump downplays immediate Ukraine talks resumption

Russian

New scientific studies should be guided by previous research for better results, says former IISc director

Gold Smuggling Case Unfolds at Ahmedabad Airport with

A 43-year-old man was arrested at Ahmedabad Airport for attempting to smuggle gold worth 89 lakh from Dubai. Gold Smuggling Case Unfolds at Ahmed

BJP: Musk must remember India's not a banana republic

Talks in Miami to end Russia-Ukraine war were constructive,

Ukrainian, European, US and NATO representatives held constructive discussions in Miami on Friday on ways to de-escalate and end the Ukraine-Russ

Catherine Zeta-Jones finally puts her Welsh accent to work in show 'Kill Jackie'

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In 2003, brothers bought Queens home for $850K; after convictions, it heads to auction at $900K

Netanyahu Criticizes Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Navi Pillay as Moral Bankruptcy

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns the Nobel Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, citing her alleged ties to anti-Israel sentiments. Netanyahu Cr

NEET cancellation exposed NTA gaps: Parliamentary panel

Trump says he approved of execution of Fort Hood shooter

President Donald Trump on Friday said he absolutely approved of the execution of the Fort Hood shooter but said he had not made a determination o

Florida ransomware expert charged clients $19 million while secretly paying hackers $8 million