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Vivek Menon becomes first Asian to lead IUCN Species Survival Commission

An Indian wildlife conservationist, environmental commentator, author and photographer with a passion for elephants, Vivek Menon is a conservation leader whose lifelong dedication has created positive, global change for wildlife and natural habitats

15 Oct 2025 9:56 pm
Indian Navy hosts 5th Samudra Shakti exercise with Indonesia

The exercise is part of efforts to boost naval cooperation and interoperability between India and Indonesia, two key maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific region

15 Oct 2025 9:01 pm
India and S. Korea begin first-ever bilateral naval exercise, INS Sahyadri joins

The Republic of Korea Navy warmly welcomed the Indian warship, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between India and South Korea, especially in the naval domain, it further said

15 Oct 2025 8:52 pm
Punjab Congress candidate Karanbir Singh Burj files nomination for bypolls

Burj held a roadshow before filing his papers. Several senior leaders, including Congress general secretary in-charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel, Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, participated in the roadshow

15 Oct 2025 6:59 pm
Doctor held for `killing` wife by administering anaesthesia in Bengaluru

Muni Reddy alleged Mahendra administered IV medication to Kruthika at their residence, claiming it was for gastric discomfort. The next day, he left her at her parents` home, saying she needed rest, and later returned that night to give another IV dose. The next morning, April 24, Kruthika was found unresponsive

15 Oct 2025 6:59 pm
Sitharaman asks farmers to tap central schemes to make agriculture profitable

Speaking after inaugurating the Farmers` Training and Common Facility Centre in Koppal district, Karnataka, Sitharaman, a Rajya Sabha MP from the state, said the government is focused on rural development and entrepreneurship to boost farm incomes and generate jobs in villages

15 Oct 2025 6:24 pm
IMD issues yellow alert for parts of state as Mumbai reels under hot weather

The IMD issued a yellow alert for districts including Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. These areas are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, along with light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places

15 Oct 2025 5:51 pm
Bihar elections: BJP releases second list of 12 candidates

According to the list, Ram Chandra Prasad will contest from Hayaghat seat, while Chhoti Kumari and Rakesh Ojha from Chhapra and Shahpur, respectively

15 Oct 2025 5:28 pm
BJP restored peace during festivals unlike Samajwadi Party: CM Adityanath

While addressing a programme to distribute LPG refill subsidies to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Adityanath said the BJP government restored peace in the state and ensured that all festivals from Diwali to Eid, and Christmas to Ram Navami were celebrated peacefully for the past eight-and-a-half years

15 Oct 2025 4:48 pm
Nothing wrong in joining hands, says Sule on Raj Thackeray`s MVA inclusion

Speaking to reporters in Maharashtra`s Pune on Wednesday, Supriya Sule clarified that a decision on this matter will be taken jointly by all senior MVA leaders

15 Oct 2025 4:46 pm
Reliance Foundation steps in to supports flood-hit families in Solapur, Beed

Around 22,000 animals have been vaccinated with HS-BQ vaccines based on the risk assessment by the Animal Husbandry Department, an official statement said

15 Oct 2025 4:30 pm
Congress slams BJP over EPFO rule change, says salaried people are punished

The opposition hit out at the government over the specific change to the period for availing premature final settlement of EPF from the existing 2 months to 12 months and final pension withdrawal from 2 months to 36 months

15 Oct 2025 4:15 pm
WR to run special train between Valsad and Hisar for Diwali 2025

An official statement said that to ease travel during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, Western Railway has announced a special weekly train service between Valsad and Hisar

15 Oct 2025 4:12 pm
Sri Lankan PM to visit India for the first time on October 16

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will visit India from October 16-18, marking her first official trip since taking office. She will meet political leaders, deliver a keynote in Delhi, visit IIT Delhi and NITI Aayog, and strengthen educational, technological, and commercial ties

15 Oct 2025 4:12 pm
Ex-Kenya Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies of cardiac arrest in Kerala

Odinga collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility and was rushed to a private hospital in Koothattukulam, where he was pronounced dead around 9.52 am, a spokesman for the Ayurvedic eye hospital said

15 Oct 2025 3:04 pm
Bihar elections 2025: Prashant Kishor not to contest Bihar assembly polls

Amid speculation over his political plans, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor announced he will not contest the Bihar assembly elections. He emphasized this collective decision aims at the party`s greater good, adding that a tally below 150 seats will be considered a defeat

15 Oct 2025 3:01 pm
Kolkata Police arrest 19-year-old teen for raping minor girl

The official said that the case was initially registered on September 28 at South Port Police Station after a complaint was received via e-mail from the girl`s father, alleging that the accused had sexually assaulted his 15-year-old daughter at multiple locations

15 Oct 2025 2:58 pm
Russia uses advanced drones to strike key railway infrastructure in Ukraine

It was one of the latest examples of what Ukrainian officials say has been a surge since mid-summer in attacks on railways, a critical artery for commercial and military logistics

15 Oct 2025 2:48 pm
Woman raped, robbed at knife point on train in Andhra Pradesh; case booked

The incident occurred on October 13 when the woman, belonging to Rajamahendravaram, boarded the Santragachi Special Express to travel to Charlapally

15 Oct 2025 2:17 pm
JD(U) releases first list of 51 candidates for Bihar polls, ministers included

The list also includes turncoats like Shyam Rajak, who returned to the party, quitting RJD about a year ago, and don-turned politician Anant Kumar Singh, who had filed nomination papers from the Mokama assembly seat on Tuesday

15 Oct 2025 1:53 pm
Jaisalmer bus fire: 20 passengers burnt alive, 16 injured in Rajasthan

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan condoled the loss of lives in the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the deaths and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.

15 Oct 2025 12:59 pm
SC adjourns hearing on plea by Sonam Wangchuks wife to October 29

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria noted that an affidavit filed by the jailor of Jodhpur jail has filed an affidavit that Wangchuk`s elder brother and lawyer met the detainee

15 Oct 2025 12:46 pm
Scaling Mount Abu (Dhabi)...

The UAEs headed in the exact opposite direction of the USA, currently; just watch for where the world grows!

15 Oct 2025 10:05 am
Google to invest USD 15 billion in AI hub and data centre in Andhra Pradesh

Google announces a USD 15 billion investment to build its largest AI hub outside the US in Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with Adani Group and Bharti Airtel. The project includes a gigawatt-scale data centre, clean energy infrastructure, and will create up to 30,000 jobs

15 Oct 2025 10:03 am
Cambridge researchers make human blood cells in lab using embryo-like structure

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed hematoids, lab-grown embryo-like structures that produce human blood stem cells. This breakthrough could help study blood disorders like leukaemia and generate stem cells for long-term transplants

15 Oct 2025 9:57 am
Delhi: SAU student allegedly sexually assaulted on campus, sparking protests

A South Asian University student was allegedly sexually assaulted on campus, prompting an eight-hour protest by students. The victim was found injured near the auditorium, and an FIR has been registered while authorities provide medical and counselling support

15 Oct 2025 9:45 am
Unitree Robotics showcases G1 humanoid performing martial arts and flips

Unitree Robotics G1 humanoid robot demonstrates impressive agility in a new video, performing martial arts moves, spins, kicks, and backflips without any video speed-ups, highlighting advancements in balance, precision, and robotics technology

15 Oct 2025 9:43 am
US military kills six narcoterrorists in strike on vessel off Venezuela

The US military struck a vessel off Venezuela accused of drug trafficking, killing six narcoterrorists, President Trump announced. The operation, conducted in international waters, marks the fifth such strike, drawing attention to legality and escalating US-Venezuela tensions

15 Oct 2025 9:40 am
Trump honours late activist Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom

It has been just over a month since Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University during his America Comeback Tour

15 Oct 2025 9:35 am
JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman offers to mediate to ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tension

JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan after deadly border clashes killed 23 Pakistani troops. Fazl emphasized dialogue, avoiding escalation, and leveraging his influence with Afghan Taliban to restore peace

15 Oct 2025 9:21 am
Congress to announce Bihar Assembly election candidates soon after CEC meet

Congress leaders, including Krishna Allavaru and Rajesh Ram, confirmed that the party will soon release its candidate list for Bihar Assembly elections. The CEC meeting cleared priority seats, with Mahagathbandhan allies coordinating final decisions before polling in November

15 Oct 2025 9:18 am
Delhi court awards life sentence to two persons for 2015 murder of engineer

A Delhi CBI court sentenced Shashank Jadon, a DCE graduate, and Manoj Kumar to life for the 2015 daylight murder of TCS engineer Ankit Chauhan in Noida. The court cited premeditated robbery, criminal conspiracy, and disregard for law as aggravating factors

15 Oct 2025 9:16 am
Cyprus faces rising feral cat population threatening ecosystem and streets

Cyprus has roughly one feral cat per resident, though numbers may be higher. Officials warn of ecological risks and street dangers, while activists call for stronger sterilisation programs to protect both wildlife and felines

15 Oct 2025 9:12 am
Russia strikes Kharkiv hospital in overnight attack as Zelenskyy

Russian forces launched glide bombs and drones on Kharkiv, hitting a hospital and wounding seven. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for US Tomahawk missiles and more air defense to counter long-range Russian attacks

15 Oct 2025 9:08 am
Concerted effort needed to keep skywalks usable

We have the familiar paan stains and spit walls that are often found on so much infrastructure

15 Oct 2025 9:06 am
Trump refrains from taking a stance on Palestinian state after Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump avoided taking a position on recognizing a Palestinian state following the Gaza ceasefire signed in Egypt. He emphasized rebuilding Gaza while global leaders, including Egypts President el-Sisi, called for a negotiated two-state solution

15 Oct 2025 9:02 am
Buses with students stuck in Ghodbunder Road traffic, cops rush to rescue

The incident led to panic for parents of the children, aged between 10 and 15 who were travelling in four school buses from a Dadar-based school after a day trip to a resort in Palghar

15 Oct 2025 1:10 am
20 dead, 16 injured as bus catches fire in Jaisalmer, PM Modi expresses grief

On the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway, smoke began emerging from the rear portion of the bus. The driver stopped the bus along the roadside, but within moments, the flames engulfed the vehicle. Locals and passers-by rushed to the spot and assisted in the rescue efforts

14 Oct 2025 11:01 pm
Unhappy over ruling, man hurls shoe at sessions court judge in Ahmedabad

The person got angry and hurled a shoe at the judge after his appeal was dismissed. Though he was caught by court staff, the judge let him go and instructed the staff that no action should be taken against him, an official said

14 Oct 2025 10:42 pm
Military colonel announces that armed forces are taking control in Madagascar

The announcement came almost immediately after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who has fled the country because of the rebellion by soldiers

14 Oct 2025 9:08 pm
IMF raises India`s GDP growth forecast to 6.6 pc for FY26

In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the multilateral lending agency also lowered the growth forecast by 20 basis points to 6.2 per cent for 2026-27

14 Oct 2025 8:50 pm
Delhi-NCR authorities directed to introduce curbs as pollution spikes

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said the Air Quality Index in Delhi was recorded at 211 on Monday and is likely to remain in the poor range in the coming days, according to forecasts by the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

14 Oct 2025 8:39 pm
Charge sheets filed against five in Latur for forging suicide notes

According to authorities, the accused attempted to mislead law enforcement agencies and the Maharashtra Government by producing falsified documents to exert pressure for caste-based reservations, jobs, and financial compensation

14 Oct 2025 7:33 pm
In a shocking twist, Haryana ASI found dead; suicide note accuses Y Puran Kumar

Sandeep Kumars body was recovered from his residence on Ladhaut-Dhamar Road. His death comes amid heightened scrutiny following the suicide of the IPS officer, who had reportedly left behind a note accusing eight officers

14 Oct 2025 7:00 pm
India lifts temporary suspension on postal services to US from October 15

Postal services to the US were suspended on August 22, following Executive Order 14324 by the US Administration, which withdrew `de minimis` treatment for all postal shipments. The suspension was due to new US requirements for upfront duty collection and remittance on all incoming postal items

14 Oct 2025 6:38 pm
SC seeks Centre, SEBIs responses on Saharas plea to sell properties to Adani

The court asked the Centre, SEBI, and the amicus to respond to Saharas pleas. In addition, the Sahara Group has been directed to examine pending claims of workers who have not received salaries for several years

14 Oct 2025 5:52 pm
Russian aerial attack hits Ukrainian hospital, 50 patients evacuated

The attack comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to travel to Washington to request more American military assistance from US President Donald Trump

14 Oct 2025 5:24 pm
Fatal accidents in Delhi decline by 2.9 per cent: Police data

As per the Delhi Traffic Police data, the number of deaths caused by road crashes dropped from 1,178 in 2024 to 1,149 in 2025 (a 2.5 per cent decrease), while the number of fatal crashes fell from 1,148 to 1,115, a 2.9 per cent decline

14 Oct 2025 5:06 pm
Hong Kong-bound Qatar Airways flight from Doha diverted to Ahmedabad

According to Qatar Airways` website, the rescheduled departure for Hong Kong from Ahmedabad`s Terminal 2 is expected to be at 5:30 pm, subject to a full inspection of the aircraft

14 Oct 2025 4:27 pm
Congress questions Modi-Trump ties after US President lauds Pakistans Munir

What sort of friendship is this between Trump and Modi, the opposition party asked, citing instances of Trump`s praise for Munir and past meetings between the two

14 Oct 2025 3:50 pm