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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quakes impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)

10 Oct 2026 4:10 am
Hurricane Isaias lashes U.S. Gulf Coast with wind and rain hours before it comes ashore

The Category 3 storm has grown into a major hurricane the first of an unusually quiet Atlantic season and is expected to make landfall Friday night

10 Oct 2026 4:05 am
Japan protests Russias extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and eight other court staff

Japan has criticized Russias request for the extradition of the International Criminal Courts president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based

9 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Pakistan says substantial forces, resources already in Saudi Arabia under defence deal

Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at his weekly press briefing in response to a question on the growing threat posed by Yemens Houthi rebels to Saudi Arabia

9 Oct 2026 11:11 pm
Government slams Vances remarks on Indian IT professionals as deeply offensive

Government reminds Trump administration that Indian professionals are skilled contributors to U.S. economy after U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance calls foreign workers indentured servants

9 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
Judy Shelton, Trumps Former Fed Pick, Joins Treasury as Scott Bessents Adviser

Judy Shelton previously led the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the National Endowment for Democracy

9 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
France students plan fresh protests as UN flags concern over violence

The students have complained of absent teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures

9 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
India advises nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant amid escalating regional tensions

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has asked nationals to stay indoors as necessary, after attacks attributed to Houthi militants killed three people and disrupted flights between India and Saudi Arabia

9 Oct 2026 1:11 pm
Israel to honour Capt. Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award

On September 30, pilot Smit Machchhar helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv

9 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
U.K. PM Burnham's Labour fends off left-wing Greens in local election

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of the local council, won the by-election in the central London constituency of Holborn and St. Pancras

9 Oct 2026 10:10 am
U.K. arrest two Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operations

The base, RAF Molesworth, which is 112 km north of London, is operated by the U.S. Air Force and is home to the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, which provides information to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe

9 Oct 2026 5:06 am
Kurdish PKK group says Turkish state not doing enough to pursue peace process

We have withdrawn all our armed forces, both within and outside of Turkiye, that could be considered near the border, the PKK said, adding that the move was taken to prevent the government making any excuses or justifying its inadequate approach to the process

8 Oct 2026 11:08 pm
Fighting for our future: France high school students vow no let-up

Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country, with squads of riot police deployed to control the situation occasionally resulting in violent clashes

8 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
With 15% seats in government colleges allocated to NRI quota, demand for management seats drops in private colleges

As many as 656 management quota seats remained vacant in private medical colleges

8 Oct 2026 10:02 pm
Death toll from Russian bus strike in eastern Ukraine jumps to 30: authorities

The governor's office said public transport had been suspended

8 Oct 2026 4:13 pm
Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorisation

Under the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, known as Optional Practical Training (OPT), and $30,000 for any additional work training

8 Oct 2026 2:25 am
Indias stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement

Indias leadership can help bridge the divides in global pandemic governance

8 Oct 2026 12:01 am
Nepal moves to amend laws to facilitate death registration of 5,285 still missing after August 26 floods

The government is preparing amendments to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act and the National Identity Card and Registration Act to address difficulties faced by families of missing people in registering their deaths, officials said

7 Oct 2026 11:10 pm
France suspends use of stun grenades to police student protests

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said he had ordered the suspension of the use of stun grenades following an incident in the northern city of Lens on Monday (October 5, 2026) in which there was a strong possibility the firing of a stun grenade had caused a teenager to lose his hand

7 Oct 2026 10:02 pm
Reopening Brexit debate a terrible idea: Conservative leader Badenoch

Can you imagine having to go through that again? So much time lost arguing with ourselves, arguing with the EU, going round and round in circles I think that is a terrible idea, Ms. Badenoch said

7 Oct 2026 8:13 pm
Chemistry Nobel 2026 awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai

The duo was recognised for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis

7 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
AI appears to have been used in bank hacks: South Korean President Lee

In some hacking incidents, signs have emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety, Lee said during a cabinet meeting

7 Oct 2026 11:12 am
Special Enrichment programme expanded to 445 schools in Keralam

The initiative is aimed at supporting students who face educational setbacks owing to geographical difficulties and mental stress, says General Education Minister N. Samsudheen

28 Sep 2026 9:14 pm
NRI University students win global quantum technology challenge

Team wins WISER Vanguard Global Challenge with THRINETRA, a project focused on quantum technology for workforce optimisation

25 Sep 2026 6:33 pm
Column | Dont hate on NRIs

Do you think we are all sitting in AC rooms and judging India?

11 Sep 2026 4:36 pm
Champat Rais article on Nripendra Misras role in Ayodhya temple construction sparks controversy

Mr. Misra says there is nothing negative or controversial in the article; it isnt Rai vs. Misra, it is Modi vs. Bhagwat, says Congress

21 Aug 2026 9:12 pm
Pravasi trust calls for tapping NRI savings for Keralas growth

In its memorandum to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, the trust suggests raising funds from NRKs for the proposed high-speed railway between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod through a secured, redeemable and tax-free non-convertible bond

13 Aug 2026 12:33 am
Air India captain's confirmatory drug test positive for marijuana, say TV channels

Earlier in the day, India's Ministry of Civil Aviation summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson over the incident, which involved an Airbus A320neo aircraft

12 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Panel asks government if India will push de-dollarisation agenda at BRICS summit

Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs raise questions on local currency trade, U.S. dominance in global financial institutions, and Indias position on a BRICS currency

12 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
Govt. ready to collaborate with Indian Army to encourage youth to attend recruitment drives: CM

CM assures General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command

12 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
China says border with India generally stable at the moment

Statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry comes in response to recent reports of rising tension in Arunachal Pradesh; MEA says maintaining peace in border areas is of utmost importance

12 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
How does India view the Mecca pact? | In Focus Podcast

The Mecca Defence Pact is reshaping West Asias security. Stanly Johny in this episode of In Focus explores its implications for India.

12 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
Sri Lanka allows immigration clearance for refugees returning from India

The decision comes amid concerns raised by refugee rights activists over the detention of a few returnees last year

12 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Rising obesity among Indian women underscores need for preconception interventions

Identifying and addressing health risks in both prospective parents could improve reproductive and pregnancy outcomes, experts say

12 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Indian semiconductor startups raised $206 million since 2022: Report

Investors are concentrating money behind companies that have moved further along product development and commercialisation, rather than spreading bets across a wider set of early-stage startups, the report notes

12 Aug 2026 3:11 pm
Indian Music Industry Faces 350 Crore Annual Sync Revenue Loss

Indian Music Industry Faces 350 Crore Annual Sync Revenue Loss

12 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Watch: Vande Mataram united Indias freedom fighters, says Vice President

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan says Vande Mataram awakened patriotism and united Indians across regions, languages, faiths and social backgrounds during the freedom struggle.

12 Aug 2026 2:13 pm
Watch: India says peace along LAC of utmost importance amid fresh PLA incursion claims

Fresh PLA incursion allegations in Arunachal Pradesh come amid Indias emphasis on maintaining peace along the LAC.

12 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
Are regional parties losing relevance in India? | Data

Regional parties continue to retain a consistent support base despite electoral setbacks and organisational stress

12 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Vande Mataram awakened patriotism, united Indians during freedom struggle: Vice President

Freedom struggle united people across regions, languages, faiths, and social backgrounds through a shared dream of freedom, a shared dream of one India, said Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan

12 Aug 2026 12:04 pm
Why India needs to introduce competitive programming early in education

Competitive programming (CP) reveals technical talent that exams, colleges, and recruiters overlook

12 Aug 2026 11:13 am