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First execution in US since Pike

Huntsville: A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk was put to death Wednesday evening, October 7, becoming the 30th person execut

US to strike Iran? Pentagon orders military to gear up attacks

The Pentagon has been instructed to prepare for possible military actions against Iran, amid stalled diplomatic efforts. Preparations may lead to

Captain Smit Machchhars health is improving: MEA

On flydubai flight FZ1073 on September 30, Mr. Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot, an Omani citizen, with a crash axe

How Telanganas MeeSeva migration to open source could make governments rethink software costs

The States move from Oracle to open-source PostgreSQL, completed in April 2026, shows both the potential savings and the technical and administra

Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75

Nana Patekar has passed away at his residence in Goa at the age of 75. He made significant contributions to both Hindi and Marathi cinema over se

US proposes USD 70,000 fee for student work programme

Washington: The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed charging $70,000 for international students seeking initial participation in the

India, Ivory Coast discuss defence, anti-terrorism cooperation

Abidjan: India and Cote dIvoire discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence and anti-terrorism, including through training and

Oil remains beyond $100 per barrel as Middle East supply concerns persist

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have surged amid fears of potential supply disrupti

Indias $90B quick commerce gold rush; Celebrating the New Tech Order at TechSparks

Quick commerce currently claims about 6% of total retail spending in Indian metros, but researchers expect that share to climb to between 20% and

Texas carries out first execution in U.S. since Christa Pike's failed lethal injection

Texas has executed six people so far in 2026 and plans two more executions scheduled this year

Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate 10th Edition of India Mobile Congress

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the 10th India Mobile Congress in New Delhi, focusing on digital innovation and connectivity from October 7-1

Samsung projects nearly nine-fold jump in Q3 operating profit on AI chip demand

Tight supplies of DRAM, NAND and high-bandwidth memory have lifted prices as artificial intelligence infrastructure expands globally

Russia rejects second plague scare as WHO demands answers over Siberian lab deaths

In response to concerns over a second suspected plague case linked to a worker's death, Russia has denied these allegations. The World Health Org

Odisha Bandh LIVE Updates: Statewide agitation begins; rail services disrupted in Sambalpur

A statewide bandh has been called across Odisha on Thursday by INDIA bloc parties in protest over alleged errors in school textbooks, the new min

Starlink service in India being blocked by Oligarchs: Elon Musk

US business tycoon Elon Musk in a scathing attack on telecom operators alleged that certain oligarchs have blocked the company's satellite commun

US CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of Hormuz closure

US Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, stating that traffic continues. Commercial and energy traff

'Great discredit to them': Trump renews push for Nobel Peace Prize, says he saved millions of lives

Emergency Landing of Indigo Flight in Lucknow After Lightning Strike

An Indigo Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Lucknow after being struck by lightning at 17,000 feet. All passengers are safe. Emergency

One dead after rollover crash on I-255 in metro-east

Southbound lanes were closed shortly after 4 p.m.

White House hails PM Modi-Trump relationship, says India is one of US' strongest allies

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) The White House has described India as one of America's strongest allies and credited the personal relati

New Zealand announce BJ Watling as new Test team batting coach

NZC (New Zealand Cricket) recently came forward and announced the appointment of former cricketer BJ Watling as the Test sides new batting coach.

South Korea says to take legal action if illegal Russian fuel shipments confirmed

South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday the government would take a legal action over any illegal fuel shipments to Russia if they were c

US grants Aurora exemption for self-driving trucks safety feature

The U.S. Transportation Department said late Wednesday it approved a five-year exemption for Aurora and other self-driving trucking companies fro

Rugby-NZ Rugby goes to high court to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise

Rugby union officials have launched New Zealand High Court proceedings

Morning Digest: Rahul says protests will continue until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns; GST Council meets today, and more

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US puts military in ready mode for possible new strikes on Iran: Report

Trump has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military strikes against Iran, but no final decision has been made. The US military is

'Stabbed 7 times': How bid to seal petrol pump turned deadly for IndianOil official

In a tragic incident, Mahesh Shelke, the sales manager for IndianOil, was fatally stabbed during an altercation at a petrol pump as he sought to

Amazon cuts jobs in Stores unit as latest layoffs affect US, India and UK

The latest reductions come during Prime Big Deal Days and follow a larger round of 30,000 job cuts that began last year

Delhi building collapse in Seemapuri: 1 more body found under debris, taking death toll to 4

A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's New Seemapuri area, leading to the deaths of four individuals. Eight injured people were rescued from

The plague is back? It never really left

WHO Seeks More Details from Russia on Suspected Plague Case

Russia has released little information about the case Russian authorities have kept a tight lid on information about the case, which has been sur

Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division

Amazon has confirmed recent job cuts affecting employees in its Stores unit during a major sales event. The layoffs are part of a series of reduc

Canada says ready to be reliable partner India needs (IANS Exclusive)

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) Canada is positioning itself as a long-term supplier of energy, critical minerals and aerospace products

'It is about that time...': Trump renews Nobel Peace Prize push, claims he settled eight wars

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) once again made a renewed push for the Nobel Peace Prize and argued that he has settled eight

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: BHEL (448.90)

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). After surging over 5 per

Pakistan-IMF staff deal to unlock $1.2 billion

Britain's BBC, Channel 4 discuss broader tie-up to cut costs, sources say

BBC and Channel 4 are engaging in preliminary discussions regarding a potential joint venture to combine operations. This collaboration would pri

'Naman Dhir has finished him': World Cup winner's big statement on star's T20I future

Naman Dhir had scored 318 runs in IPL 2026 but did not bowl a single over during the tournament. His international debut showed that he can offer

India, Canada strengthen security ties with focus on crime, terrorism and extradition

The agreement follows sustained bilateral engagement and seeks stronger communication, information-sharing and practical cooperation on shared se

Supreme Court to study plea for recall of split verdict on EC appointment law

Trump expected to award science medal to SpaceX's Elon Musk, other tech leaders

US President Donald Trump will present the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other innovators. The White House event will discuss the im

Time for Dialogue: Kamal Haasan Urges CEC to Meet Opposition MPs

Kamal stressed that the poll panel must engage with elected representatives at a time when its credibility is facing questions from the Oppositio

EAM Jaishankar meets Cote d'Ivoire's Vice PM, Foreign Minister, discusses ways to advance ties

Digital Desk | Abidjan, Oct 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Cote d'Ivoire's Vice Prime Minister and Defence Minister T

GHADC term extended by another six months

SHILLONG, Oct 7: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a further six-month extension of the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council to fac

Delhi Seemapuri building collapse death toll rises to four

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13L tonnes of inventoried coal vanish in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Oct 7: A High Court-appointed committee has laid bare the scale of unresolved coal illegalities in Meghalaya, recording an undisputed s

India, Ghana sign MoU to boost agricultural research and technology transfer

The agreement will facilitate scientific exchanges and collaborative projects while addressing crop production, processing, value addition and po

GH MLAs ready to join BJP: Hek

SHILLONG, Oct 7: A day after Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma firmly dismissed speculation of any rift in the National Peoples Party or instabilit

Firm on AG

SHILLONG, Oct 7: Hundreds of lawyers from across Meghalaya marched through the streets of Shillong on Wednesday, demanding the immediate removal

Rahul Gandhi and KTR extend condolences on death of Hemant Soren

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Delhi Police likely to file FIR over alleged assault on police during Congress protest

Delhi Police is reviewing videos to identify protesters involved in the alleged assault during a Congress protest. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gand

Lightning strike damages nose of aircraft en route from Patna to Lucknow; DGCA orders probe

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 8 (IANS) An IndiGo aircraft flying from Patna to Lucknow made an emergency landing in the Uttar Pradesh capital after

US is drafting plans for sale of some unapproved peptides, the Washington Post reports

The Trump administration is drafting plans for the temporary sale of some unapproved peptides, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

Morning Brief Podcast: GST Council: Will Consumers Pay Less?

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares subdued, bonds swamped by AI debt wave

Asian shares slipped on Thursday as strains in sovereign

Amicus Curiae must be loyal to justice, not Bar Association: HC

Court relieves two Amici Curiae for skipping hearings amid strike call, warns of action against similar conduct in future SHILLONG, Oct 7: Observ

Tanker attacks in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of US-Iran war

Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached unprecedented levels during the week of September 28 to October 5. There were at least 12 atta

Meghalaya Nuggets

Family seeks probe into womans mysterious death in Ri-Bhoi after husband leaves before last rites NONGPOH, Oct 7: The family of a 27-year-old wom

Don't Mind Playing Second Fiddle: Ishan On His Partnership With Iyer

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan credited skipper Shreyas Iyer's attacking approach and praised debutant Naman Dhir's fearless bowling afte

Former Taiwan President Tsai tells US audience of 'sustained' Chinese pressure

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen told a US audience on Wednesday

Call to reclaim public spaces for women in Shillong

SHILLONG, Oct 7: Meghalayas matrilineal identity came under sharp scrutiny on Wednesday as women, queer, trans persons and feminist allies took t

I Settled 8 Wars: Trump Makes Fresh Pitch for Nobel Peace Prize

The US President said it would be a great discredit to the Nobel Committee not to honour him

Best of Opinion: More rate hikes imminent as RBI revises policy cycle

From the RBI's shift to calibrated tightening and health-insurance copayments to India's tax reform journey, aviation security, today's opinions

FOREX-Dollar edges back from 18-month high after FOMC minutes

The dollar held near its strongest

US SEC will not charge top funds over climate concerns but warns of disclosure obligations

The US Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday it will not charge top asset managers over their actions with a climate group ahead o

Attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people, officials say

The Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation did not blame any party for the attacks at Abha and Riyadhs King Khalid international airports, bu

US-based woman files case against parents for property share; Karnataka HC rejects it

The case involves a dispute over whether properties that had come to the womans father from her grandfather retained the character of ancestral p

'Satisfied with my runs': Pakistan batter opens up on Asian Games final loss to India

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win the mens cricket gold medal at the Asian Games last week.

25 years in governance: President, world leaders, allies hail PM Modi

Adaptions Sudip Roy on Rethinking How AI Models Are Built | ET WLF 2026

'Drishyam 3' Day 6: Ajay Devgn's film earns Rs 15.50cr, India total hits Rs 232.50cr

Ajay Devgn's film 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' continues to perform strongly at the box office. It recorded earnings of Rs 15.50 cr on its sixth

Shell, Chevron cut Gulf of Mexico output as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches

Shell and Chevron said

Bezos says Blue Origin likely to pursue IPO in coming years

Blue Origin is likely to pursue

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights development under PM Modi

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Tanker off Qatar reports hits from multiple projectiles: U.K. maritime agency

The reported attack on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) was around 500 kilometres (300 miles) from the Strait of Hormuz

Indias Venezuelan oil imports set to hit highest level in nearly seven years

Indias crude sourcing is shifting as Venezuelan barrels offer refiners an attractive price advantage over increasingly costly Russian supplies

Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Cote d'Ivoire

The Minister arrived in Cote d'Ivoire from Ghana on the second leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also includes Ethiopia

Nose of IndiGo plane found damaged after landing at Lucknow airport, lightning strike suspected

The incident did not involve an emergency landing and the aircraft landed normally at the Lucknow airport

Andrew Scott's AIDS drama 'Elsinore' kicks off London Film Festival

Actor Andrew Scott says the biographical drama Elsinore, which opened the 2026 London Film Festival on Wednesday, is an ode to living fully in th

Trump renews Nobel Peace Prize pitch, says he has settled eight wars

Ahead of Fridays award announcement, the US President highlighted his claimed peacemaking efforts and criticised the Nobel Committees past choice

Suspect behind South Korea bank hacks may be 26-year-old in China, cybersecurity firm says

The suspect behind

ET Interview: Indias aspirational middle class gives it demographic edge, says Verlinvest CEO Roberto Italia

Indias expanding aspirational middle class and young population give the country a demographic advantage and strong consumption potential, Verlin

RBI raises repo rate to 5.5% in first hike under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, shifts stance to calibrated tightening

The RBI raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, its first hike since February 2023, and shifted its policy stance to calibrate

Trump rallies for Paxton in third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend stronghold

(Updates with Trump, Paxton remarks, paragraphs 1-6) By Nandita Bose SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct 7 (Reuters) - U S President

Nepali Woman Convicted in 2017 Opium Smuggling Case in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh

A Nepali woman has been sentenced to 12 years for opium smuggling in Bahraich, highlighting the ongoing fight against drug trafficking. Nepali Wo

Remembering Premchand: The Emperor of Novels Who Gave Voice to Societys Harsh Realities

Celebrating the legacy of Munshi Premchand on his 90th death anniversary, a literary giant who exposed societys bitter truths. Remembering Premch

Rahul Gandhi Released After Police Detention During Protest in Delhi

Rahul Gandhi and opposition leaders were released after being detained while protesting for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. R

ROI-Can Wall Street keep partying while bond markets burn?: McGeever

There is a conundrum at the heart of US financial markets right now,

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Announces Recruitment for 150 Junior Executives

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is recruiting 150 Junior Executives. Apply online by October 17, 2026. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Announces Recr

Anupam Kher shares deep connection with Indians on US-Canada tour

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