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Kenya has confirmed its second Ebola case, involving a 39-year-old family member of the first victim. Health authorities say there is no evidence of wider community transmission, while contact tracing and quarantine measures continue

The Congress held a protest march in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, demanding Rs 1 lakh per hectare in aid for drought-hit farmers, a complete farm loan waiver and additional relief. Party leaders also criticised the Maharashtra government's Rs 5,000 Diwali assistance

Native exclusively to the Chel River basin in northern West Bengal, the species was first described in 1845 before virtually disappearing from scientific records for more than 80 years

Built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd under the Government of India's Make in India initiative, Samarthak is the first of four multi-purpose vessels being inducted into the Indian Navy. The commissioning marks another milestone in India's efforts to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing

As you all know, Saurabh and Aashu have been jailed simply for hoisting the Tricolour. So, I appeal to all patriots, to everyone who loves the Tricolour, to gather at Central Park, Connaught Place, on October 16 at 5 pm with the flag. We will hoist it there and demonstrate that waving the Tricolour is not a crime, Dipke said

India has condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia as 'unacceptable' and expressed solidarity with Riyadh. The MEA said flight disruptions have affected Indian travellers, while eight Indians injured in an October 10 attack remain hospitalised

Vidarbha remained among the hottest regions in Maharashtra, with Yavatmal topping the states maximum temperature readings at 38.4 degrees Celsius. Amravati recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius, 3.7 degrees above normal, while Akola reached 35.7 degrees Celsius

The 41-year-old made the gaffe while discussing how her family was adjusting to her new role and whether the demanding job would affect her personal life. Speaking about her family of four children, Zacharia slipped up while referring to her husband, saying, my president, excuse me, my husband

Devendra Fadnavis said voters whose names were missing or had been incorrectly omitted could apply for inclusion or seek corrections within the prescribed deadlines

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the authorities were attempting to suppress a collective voice of dissent and called on students to document their experiences and share evidence with the Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting London for talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham as Russia intensifies attacks. Britain has pledged urgent support and faster air defence missile deliveries to strengthen Ukraines defences ahead of winter

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said peace and stability along the LAC are essential for normalising India-China relations. He also flagged the trade imbalance and limited market access for Indian businesses in China, while noting that bilateral ties are gradually moving towards normalcy

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the measures after chairing a Cabinet meeting attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Sunetra Pawar and Eknath Shinde, along with other ministers

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on Wednesday and lodged in Delhis Tihar Jail, police said. They were accused of violating their peace bonds and trespassing into the Jantar Mantar area

Farmers in the newly added talukas will be eligible for government assistance available to drought-affected areas, Fadnavis told reporters after a Cabinet meeting

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, mentioned the matter before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, requesting an early hearing before the deadline for filing claims and objections

Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabias capital, Riyadh, as civil defence authorities issued air raid alerts for Riyadh and Kharj province. The source of the blasts remains unclear amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi airports, military sites and oil infrastructure

A fire broke out at Udham Fish Point in Delhis Maujpur area on Tuesday night, triggering panic among diners. In dramatic scenes, a diner threw a toddler from a first-floor window into waiting arms below. The fire was doused, and police reported no injuries

Actor Randeep Hooda on Tuesday shared a string of pictures from the sets of his recently released Hollywood project, Matchbox: The Movie. The highlight of his post is undoubtedly the picture featuring him alongside Hollywood star John Cena.

Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence wing and Mumbai ATS have arrested Jobanpreet in Mumbai in connection with the Mad Sandhu murder investigation. Officials said three pistols, five magazines and 11 cartridges were recovered, while investigators probe alleged links to weapons supply and extortion-related firing incidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders have wished Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery after surgery at Romes Gemelli Hospital. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, and an intraoperative examination confirmed lung adenocarcinoma

Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, reiterating that Tehran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. His remarks come amid reports of US military preparations, even as he claims Washington and Tehran are engaged in productive diplomatic discussions

Rahul Gandhi has backed peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, saying waving the Tricolour is not a crime. His remarks came after CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody following their detention during a protest

Farmers are protesting over sugarcane prices, ethanol rates and other demands, affecting traffic travelling from Kolhapur and other parts of Maharashtra towards Belagavi and Bengaluru

The Shiv Sena leader said on Tuesday that the situation could have been different if the expected funds had been released. According to Patil, around 700 tankers are currently supplying water in four districts Ahilyanagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna and Nashik

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says his group's protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares a cause with the INDIA bloc, but rules out joining any political party. His remarks follow the five-day judicial custody of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after a Jantar Mantar protest

Residents and environmental groups in Indonesias West Kalimantan have sued President Prabowo Subianto and 26 officials over the 2026 wildfire haze crisis. They seek a national emergency declaration, free healthcare, compensation for affected families and stronger action against forest burning

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 17 to 22 to strengthen strategic ties, energy cooperation and commercial investment. His itinerary includes meetings with Indian officials and business leaders, as well as a visit to Jamnagar, home to Reliances major refinery

A Russian ballistic missile struck Kyivs CHP-4 power plant, killing two people and injuring around 20, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised Western allies for failing to provide advance warning as Russia continued targeting Ukraines energy infrastructure

A Corendon Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Corfu to Nuremberg triggered a hijacking scare after sending an emergency code over Croatia due to a radio malfunction. Germany briefly shut Nuremberg airport and scrambled fighter jets. All 178 passengers and crew were safe

Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China and Bangladesh are the other teams that will feature in the tournament, with India playing against each one of them in a single round-robin format

Rwandan President Paul Kagame said at a launch event in Kigali that it was a milestone for the entire continent

Ranvir Shorey recently took to social media to share that he has been receiving death threats after he criticised the ongoing protests led by the CJP. The actor also tagged Mumbai police and said that he has even filed a complaint

Sammy said his side had repeatedly been forced to recover from expensive Powerplays while bowling

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody and lodged in Tihar Jail after allegedly breaching barricades and trespassing at Jantar Mantar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the Centre, alleging an attempt to suppress dissent

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam: The Conclusion earned Rs 8.50 crore on day 12 across 14,832 shows, witnessing a 41% increase over Monday's Rs 6.25 crore. With this, the film's total net collection stands at Rs 323.50 crore.

US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised Elon Musk over reported spending of USD 366 million to support Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Sanders accused the billionaire of using his wealth to influence American politics and called for an end to oligarchy

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his promise to give USD 5,000 to every adult American if Republicans secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. He presented the proposed payout as a direct outcome of Republican economic policies

An unexploded munition detonated during a school trip near Israels northern border with Lebanon, killing a teenage boy and injuring 24 others. The Israeli military said the munition was believed to belong to Hezbollah, while authorities investigate the circumstances of the blast

A roof covering a skywalk stretch is not an extra amenity. It is part of the facility as a whole; this is not a bits-and-pieces kind of puzzle.

A Six Flags spokesperson said the park and local authorities responded immediately and that they are fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate the incident

China has never recognised the so-called Union Territory of Ladakh unilaterally and illegally established by India, and firmly opposes the so-called standardised names publicised by India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing.

Thirteen children aged 15 and below died after a boat carrying around 20 children capsized in Bihars Vaishali district on Tuesday evening. Seven people were rescued, while SDRF teams and local divers continued search operations. PM Modi and Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced financial assistance

Wildlife rescuer Nilesh Garade saves injured Indian Giant Squirrel brought in by trekker, providing care before releasing it back into wild

Examining why the Bengali OTT, Hoichoi, is an IIM case-study, and a gamechanger for Indian entertainment

After Juhi Mui, Eisha Singh on embracing her clumsy side on the Indian Game Show. Its like playing in an amusement park with your friends, she says about the reality show

The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board's plan for common social themes in Friday sermons has sparked controversy. Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema opposed the move, while chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi said it was a collective decision by Islamic scholars

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy will meet Amit Shah to seek a CBI probe into an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The controversy has also triggered questions over the Congress's internal leadership tussle

A forest fire on Indonesias Sumatra island destroyed nearly 300 homes and forced around 1,000 residents to evacuate. Peatland smouldering and strong winds fuelled the blaze as Indonesia battles widespread wildfires, hazardous haze and rising respiratory illnesses

The accused was reportedly known in the locality as a civic volunteer and a drug addict, alleged a TMC leader. The party further claimed that the woman said she was Banerjees niece and lay on the road, creating a scene while attempting to approach the former CM