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Black Sea ports account for almost 30 per cent of Russian energy flows to India, the newspaper said
A 48-year-old man, Pawan Sharma, died after an alleged assault by a retired IAS officer and his son over a senior citizen seat inside a Delhi Metro train. The incident occurred at Supreme Court Metro Station on October 8
Neither senator mentioned India. But the October 18 deadline Brennan cited matters directly to New Delhi
The Embassy of India in Muscat said it was closely monitoring the situation concerning the Nicaragua-flagged tanker
According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be enforced from 6 a.m. on Monday, depending on the prevailing law and order situation
The Opposition has also demanded an immediate suspension of the SIR exercise and the restoration of all 13.3 crore voters allegedly deleted from electoral rolls
Indian national from Hyderabad, Mohammed Yusuf Ali, has died after being injured in the October 10 attack on Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport. The Indian Embassy is assisting his family with repatriation, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolence
Entry and exit at six Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Patel Chowk, will remain closed from 6 am to 4 pm on October 12 due to security concerns amid Rahul Gandhis announced march to the Supreme Court. Interchange facilities will remain available
The district administration has urged people to stay alert and shift to safe places
The footage also shows a police personnel at the spot as the incident occurred
This comes hours after the Supreme Court on Sunday directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained and asked them to ensure that Delhi Metro functions normally, and that there is no disruption to internet services, subject to law and order conditions
Suspect Gurnoor Sidhu, a resident of Faridkot, was arrested near an under-construction bridge on the Hussainiwala border road. She is currently being interrogated, police said
The doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on my lung, he told the public during his weekly Sunday prayers in St Peters Square in Rome
The meeting comes amid an ongoing protest march by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi
An unfortunate incident involving gas exposure occurred in the plant in which an executive of the company and a business partner engineer lost their lives, an ESL spokesperson said
Trump said Russia would supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and further shipments
Now that obstruction-free footpaths have been recognised as a right, we may soon have more space than ever
This means there is less panic, less confusion, a relaxed mind means safer driving and one can follow rules rather than short cuts
Two people, a company executive and a partner firm's engineer, died after a gas exposure incident at ESL Steel Limited's plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand. The company expressed condolences, pledged support to the families and announced an independent investigation into the incident
Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid protests by supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan and rising militant violence. President Asif Ali Zardari approved the move after talks collapsed, while the PTI condemned it as an undemocratic measure
Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it! Thank you for your attention to this matter, Trump wrote on Truth Social
In an update posted on X, the Embassy said it was in touch with the victim's family and would provide all support to ensure the early repatriation of his mortal remains. The development comes after the Embassy said earlier on Sunday that 11 Indians were among those injured in the attack
At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, died and 116 went missing after a boat carrying 305 people capsized off Djibouti en route to Yemen. The IOM said more than 80 people survived, while search and rescue operations continued amid growing concerns over the deadly migration route
Team India's Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Naman Dhir have bagged one wicket each. Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav will continue their hunt for the first scalp.
With Team India players hardly playing in domestic competitions, its hard to tell how good some cricketers are. This is noticeable when the leading run makers and wicket takers are picked for the country. They struggle to find their feet and some fade away quickly, while some still stay on the fringes but are not able to crack it
Zayn Marie Khan, Aamir Khans niece, has shared a video showing painful bruises after being detained during a CJP protest in Mumbai. Her cousin, actor Imran Khan, and his girlfriend, Lekha Washington, were among those detained and later released. The demonstration was held over allegations of irregularities in voter-list revisions.
The Delhi Police has released a video showing CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke being informed of his grandmothers death, saying he declined travel assistance. Dipke has disputed the polices account, alleging he was denied phone access and a call with his lawyer while in custody
Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 84th birthday with fans. As the annual ritual, fans flooded the gates of his Mumbai house to catch a glimpse of the megastar. He thanked everyone with folded hands and a warm smile as people called out to send their wishes.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a march to the Supreme Court on October 12 over alleged electoral malpractices, demanding an end to vote chori, a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
West Indies' Roston Chase bagged two wickets, whereas Shamar Joseph and Shamar Springer have claimed one wicket each. Keemo Paul and Gudakesh Motie are yet to claim any wickets
The visitors have made two changes to their playing XI. Romario Shepherd will make way for Quentin Sampson, and Keemo Paul will come in place of Akeal Hosein
Check out the latest sports news as Matt Renshaw surpasses Virat Kohli's Test record to Vinicius Junior's red card
The autopsy report has confirmed that veteran actor Nana Patekar died of a heart attack at the age of 75. Despite 45 minutes of resuscitation efforts using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), he could not be revived.
Ektaa Kapoor has officially confirmed the sequel to The Dirty Picture, the 2011 film starring Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi and Tusshar Kapoor. In a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, the producer revealed that she has a story to tell through the upcoming sequel.
Shai Hope delivered a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 102 runs. Facing just 45 balls, he smashed six boundaries and nine maximums. With this, he also breached the 11,000-run mark in international cricket
Shriya Saran recalled that she was in the middle of her cousins wedding celebrations in Jaipur when she received a call asking her to audition for RRR the very next day. The Drishyam 3 actress said that the opportunity to work with SS Rajamouli again was worth it for her to leave the wedding midway.
CISF Assistant Commandant Akshay Badola secured second place in the Law Enforcement Agencies Capture the Flag (LEA CTF) 2.0 competition held in Kochi on October 9 and 10. Organised by Kerala Police and ISRA during c0c0n 2026, the event tested cybersecurity and digital investigation skills
Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Jammus Bohri and Anand Nagar areas, inundating homes and waterlogging roads. Jammu West MLA Arvind Gupta said the unexpected downpour caused extensive damage within two hours, but no loss of life was reported
The Cockroach Janta Party alleged heavy security deployment in Delhi to curb protests, with co-convener Saurav Das claiming 40,000 personnel had been called in, including troops from Naxal-hit areas and Kashmir. He also alleged that party members phones were hacked or cloned
Supreme Court has directed authorities to ensure normal Delhi Metro and railway operations, prevent unnecessary obstructions and follow legal procedures for detentions amid protest-related restrictions. It has also sought a compliance report by October 13 over alleged violation of its October 9 order
Rajkummar Rao once shared a heartwarming anecdote about Amitabh Bachchan recording a special video for his late mother. While the gesture left a lasting impression on him, what eventually happened to the video remains unclear.
Mumbai Police have arrested five people for allegedly stealing 12 metres of MTNL copper communication cable worth Rs 30,000 from beneath Kennedy Bridge near Grant Road. D B Marg Police recovered the stolen cable and said the accused were traced to Nagpada, Bandra and BKC
Actress Sonali Bendre, who has returned to host the second season of Pati Patni Aur Panga, revealed that comedian Munawar Faruquis humour often makes her forget she is hosting the show, as she gets engrossed in enjoying his wit.
The UN has expressed concern over mass detentions during a Gen Z-led protest in Delhi demanding electoral reforms and CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. It urged Indian authorities to respect peaceful assembly, release arbitrarily detained people and engage in dialogue
Shilpa Shetty revisited some cherished memories with her father by sharing a couple of throwback pictures on social media. She admitted that even after a decade, she misses him every single day.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and UK officials condemned a reported Houthi attack on Riyadh airport that killed 12 people and injured over 300, warning that strikes on civilian infrastructure risk escalating regional tensions
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has alleged that people in plain clothes took him from his Gurugram residence ahead of a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi. Rathee claimed he was held for around 2223 hours before being released late Saturday night
Post-tropical cyclone Isaias left at least four people dead after making landfall in Florida, damaging homes and cutting power to hundreds of thousands. Flooding and tornado threats persisted across the southeastern US as heavy rain threatened vulnerable mountain communities.
Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against actor Imran Khan and others detained during a protest at August Kranti Maidan in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Partys demonstration in Delhi. The protest sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation
An 80-year-old retired employee in Pune allegedly lost Rs 5 lakh after a fraudster posing as an Election Commission of India official asked him to update his voter card. Police said the accused used an APK file to access his mobile screen and compromise his banking credentials

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