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Asian Para Games 2026:: India finish with 16 medals in badminton

India concluded their Asian Para Games badminton campaign with 16 medals, powered by wins from Nitesh Kumar, Naveen Sivakumar, and Thulasimathi Murugesan

23 Oct 2026 4:45 pm
MLC polls: Supriya Sule questions BJP candidate wearing party scarf while voting

In a social media post, Sule shared the video showing Gawade, the BJP candidate from the Pune Teachers' Constituency, and questioned whether the incident amounted to a violation of the model code of conduct

23 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
Delhi: MHA extends deployment of CAPF companies amid protest concerns

The forces were deployed in the national capital earlier this month in the wake of protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The extension was approved following a request from the Delhi Police. A similar extension had been sanctioned in mid-October

23 Oct 2026 3:58 pm
Team India's bowlers strike early wickets; Zimbabwe reach 99 runs in 25 overs

Having opted to bat first, Zimbabwe's opening batswoman Loryn Phiri scored one run in nine balls. Wicketkeeper-batswoman Modester Mupachikwa managed to score 25 runs in 44 balls, including four boundaries

23 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
Tharoor slams removal of Raihan Vadra's photos, says India's image has suffered

Tharoor described the move as a disgrace and argued that the photographs depicted events already etched in public memory, rather than political positions taken by the artist

23 Oct 2026 3:23 pm
UAE closes Umm Al Quwain beaches after tanker oil spill

The UAE reported an oil spill from a tanker off its coast on Friday, affecting beaches in Umm Al Quwain and prompting closures and cleanup operations. The incident comes amid rising attacks on vessels in Gulf waters and heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz

23 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
Raj Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt's Rs 5,000 relief for drought-hit farmers

Raj Thackeray said he had held detailed discussions with party colleagues about conditions in drought-affected areas, the problems faced by farmers and the difficulties confronting rural communities

23 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Polish PM Donald Tusk meets DK Shivakumar, Karnataka ministers in Bengaluru

Polish PM Donald Tusk visited Bengaluru with around 100 business leaders to explore partnerships with Karnataka. Poland is seeking stronger cooperation with India in IT and space, as bilateral trade rose from USD 1.95 billion in 2013 to USD 6.36 billion in 2025

23 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
Delhi: Three schools receive bomb threat emails, search operations launched

The threats were reported to the authorities, following which teams from the Delhi Fire Service rushed to the schools. The premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure

23 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
Nomvelo Sibanda wins toss, elects to bat first against Team India

In the first ODI match against Team India, Zimbabwe's stand-in skipper Nomvelo Sibanda has won the toss and elected to bat first

23 Oct 2026 2:09 pm
Two killed, five injured in attack near Hebron in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces shot dead two men following an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday. At least five people were injured, some critically, as emergency responders evacuated victims to Israeli hospitals. The military imposed roadblocks and closures in nearby Palestinian towns

23 Oct 2026 1:57 pm
17-year-old girl dies as heavy rains cause house wall collapse in Sattur

A 17-year-old Class 12 student, Muthuchelvi, died after a wall of her rented house collapsed amid heavy rains in Mettumalai near Sattur on October 22 night. Her mother, Solaiyammal, was rescued from the debris and admitted to Sattur Government Hospital

23 Oct 2026 1:57 pm
Sule alleges BJP used spycam pens in Maharashtra MLC polls; Fadnavis responds

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, responding to a question about the alleged devices, said he did not know what a spycam pen was and would comment after seeing one

23 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
IMD forecasts cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal, Andhra and Odisha on watch

According to the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) for Tropical Cyclones, the low-pressure area formed over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal following an upper-air cyclonic circulation

23 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
Team India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hails Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma

Team India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that at times people need to understand that the management's calls are for the good of the team

23 Oct 2026 1:31 pm
Maharashtra CM orders forensic probe into Jarange's alleged Rs 500 cr audio clip

The recording has triggered a political controversy, with leaders from the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena seeking an investigation into its authenticity and contents

23 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
Saudi Arabia tensions: IndiGo extends flight cancellations

In its travel advisory, IndiGo said flights to and from Riyadh would remain cancelled until October 31, 2026, while services to and from Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah would remain suspended until October 27, inclusive

23 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Kolkata stampede: Treasurer arrested over alleged panic-inducing announcement

Chorbagan Durga Puja treasurer Sanjib Raha has been arrested over an announcement allegedly warning that the pandal was collapsing, triggering panic in a stampede that killed 19 people and injured 25. Police are examining CCTV footage and possible crowd management lapses

23 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
Taiwan braces for Typhoon Champi as shops and schools shut, flights cancelled

Typhoon Champi neared Taiwan, prompting mass evacuations, school and business closures, and flight cancellations. At least one person died and dozens were injured, while forecasters warned of torrential rain and strong winds. The storm comes amid an active Pacific season linked to El Nio

23 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
Man dies after toxic gas leak inside under-construction septic tank in Delhi

A 38-year-old man died and three others were injured after allegedly inhaling toxic gas inside an under-construction septic tank in Delhis Chhawla area. The incident renews concerns over sanitation worker safety, following a fatal Mundka tragedy and a Delhi High Court plea seeking worker regularisation

23 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
Maharashtra animal husbandry department plans solar projects to cut power bills

MAHAPREIT, a subsidiary of the Mahatma Phule Backward Class Development Corporation, has expressed interest in implementing solar energy projects on land and buildings owned by the department

23 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
Punjab woman wins Rs 1 crore with a lottery ticket bought for just Rs 7

A Rs 7 lottery ticket has brought a major windfall for Bimla Devi, a labourer's wife from Kotkapura in Punjab's Faridkot district. She reportedly won Rs 1 crore in the Sikkim government lottery after buying the ticket a day before the results. The family is considering starting a business for their children

23 Oct 2026 11:59 am
Maharashtra MLC polls: Nitin Gadkari, family cast votes in Nagpur

The senior BJP leader exercised his franchise at New English School in the Mahal area of Nagpur, accompanied by his wife, Kanchan Gadkari, his son and daughter-in-law

23 Oct 2026 11:33 am
Deafening silence: Congress targets PM Modi over reported Arunachal face-offs

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh cited a media report quoting Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapur as saying that confrontations had occurred at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh and were continuing

23 Oct 2026 11:17 am
Maharashtra MLC polls: Murlidhar Mohol votes in Pune, predicts Mahayuti sweep

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol expressed confidence that the ruling Mahayuti alliance would win all five seats being contested across the state

23 Oct 2026 10:55 am
Chandigarh: Minor boy shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Sector 22

The incident took place at the cop's official residence in Sector 22.

23 Oct 2026 9:44 am
Report flags Pakistans competing interests in US-Iran negotiations

While Iran has built substantial infrastructure on its side of the border, the report said, Pakistan has repeatedly postponed work on its section.

23 Oct 2026 9:38 am
Somalia could face flood crisis as nearly 874,000 people risk displacement

Despite the mounting crisis, IOM said it has secured just 14.4 per cent of the 16.62 million dollars needed to respond to the impending El Nino floods.

23 Oct 2026 9:32 am
Africa calls emergency health meeting as Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads

The urgent call came as Nigeria on Tuesday became the fifth country to record a confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case.

23 Oct 2026 9:25 am
Maharashtra MLC elections: 182 candidates in fray across five constituencies

Voting began on Friday, October 23, in five Maharashtra Legislative Council constituencies covering graduates and teachers seats. A total of 182 candidates are contesting across 2,419 polling stations, with 10.68 lakh voters eligible to cast their votes in the Mahayuti-MVA contest

23 Oct 2026 9:19 am
India slams delays in UN Security Council reform negotiations

The privileges written into the Charter by the victors of 1945 gives some countries the procedural means to resist change, he said

23 Oct 2026 9:15 am
I dont want to know Victorias Secret

In 2026, why are we still discussing the Victorias Secret runway show? Women today are not interested in the fantasy girl in the fantasy bra we need to stop buying into whats sexy according to the male gaze

23 Oct 2026 9:07 am
Protests should not devolve into anarchy

There was one kernel of advice from all: dissent is the pulse beat of democracy, so dissent fearlessly, but act responsibly

23 Oct 2026 9:03 am
Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens after attacks on seven oil tankers

Meanwhile, the US is deploying thousands of troops and a third aircraft carrier to bolster its largest Middle East military presence in decades.

23 Oct 2026 9:01 am
India and Poland agree to deepen ties in defence, space and nuclear energy

Tusk is on a three-day visit to India amid renewed global push to end the conflict in Ukraine

23 Oct 2026 8:57 am
Amit Shah vows to clean Yamuna river by May 2029

These projects are like the backbone of cleaning the Yamuna river, Shah said.

23 Oct 2026 8:53 am
Four pilgrims killed after speeding SUV hits devotees on NH16 in Andhra Pradesh

Three people were killed on the spot, while another person died on the way to hospital.

23 Oct 2026 8:50 am
South Koreas famous shark Bukangi returns to canal after eight-hour rescue

After it broke through barriers rescuers had installed, it re-entered the waterway on Thursday, briefly getting trapped. The shark was freed again by rescuers.

23 Oct 2026 8:46 am
Stanford study reveals how healthy coral clones could help revive dying reefs

Lab experiments showed that tissue fusion allows healthy corals to transfer life-giving algae and nutrients to their bleached partners

23 Oct 2026 8:42 am
Tibet earthquake: 16 killed, 32 injured after 7.0-magnitude earthquake

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, October 22, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others. More than 300 houses collapsed, while rescue teams and over 300 police officers were deployed to the affected areas. Eleven injured people were reported to be in serious condition.

23 Oct 2026 8:42 am
Tsinghua researchers develop ultra-light brain monitor for neuroscience

With a broad 6-millimetre field of view, the compact device simultaneously monitors over 8500 individual neurons across the cortex in freely moving subjects, promising major breakthroughs in behavioural neuroscience and brain-computer interface technologies.

23 Oct 2026 8:38 am
Maharashtra: MBBS interns demand stipend hike from Rs 18,000 to Rs 30,000

Hold silent protest on Thursday as 23 letters to authorities in past three months expressing demands go unanswered

23 Oct 2026 8:01 am
Tibet earthquake: 7.0-magnitude quake strikes weeks after deadly floods

According to Indias National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 173 kilometres below the Earths surface. The epicentre was approximately 400 kilometres from Lhasa, the Tibetan capital

22 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
Maharashtra plans chemical industry hub near Vadhavan Port, says CM Fadnavis

The policy is aimed at addressing evolving industrial demands and developing investor-friendly infrastructure. It includes plans to establish a large chemical industrial hub in the Vadhavan Port region of Palghar district

22 Oct 2026 10:06 pm
Maharashtra heatwave: Dahanu tops temperature chart at 38.5 degrees Celsius

Dahanu recorded the highest maximum temperature in the Konkan-Goa region at 38.5 degrees Celsius, 4.8 degrees above normal. Mumbai followed with 37.5 degrees Celsius, four degrees above normal, while Ratnagiri recorded 37.3 degrees Celsius, 4.4 degrees above normal

22 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
Netanyahu invites PM Modi, Captain Smit Machchhar for Israels Independence Day

During the conversation, the two leaders reviewed the sustained momentum in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership between India and Israel. They also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia

22 Oct 2026 8:10 pm
France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk

The health and agriculture ministries said in a joint statement that no risk to the general public had been identified so far. They described the infection as an exceptional case involving a patient who was severely immunocompromised and had been hospitalised for a serious medical condition

22 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
Pune: Leopard found dead in wire snare on farmland in Maval

The probe is being conducted under the guidance of Pune Conservator of Forests Ashish Thakare and Deputy Conservator of Forests Abhijit Vaikos, officials said

22 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Houthis say Saudi Arabia targeted Indian yacht carrying 14 nationals near Yemen

Citing preliminary information, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the Yemeni Armed Forces were attempting to rescue those aboard the yacht and would provide further details later. He further alleged that the incident threatened international navigation in the Red Sea

22 Oct 2026 6:48 pm
Maharashtra egg donation racket: ED seizes Rs 29 lakh, freezes lockers amid prob

The case pertains to an organised network involved in recruiting financially vulnerable women for human egg donation and supplying them to various in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) centres and assisted reproductive technology (ART) banks through donor-supply agents operating under different proprietorships

22 Oct 2026 6:42 pm