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Congress alleges voter roll manipulation in UP's Pilibhit, seeks probe into SIR process

UP Congress president Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' asserted that the disappearance of names from electoral rolls was a serious issue

21 Oct 2026 7:18 pm
Manipur crisis is political, not a security issue, says Kuki-Zo Women's forum, seeks President's Rule

The group also asserted that its demand for a separate administration is imperative for survival

21 Oct 2026 6:41 pm
Cyber agency warns websites may go dark as PHP prepares critical fix

PHP is used across large parts of the internet, and speculation has circulated over the past day that websites running the software could be exposed to serious cyber intrusions

21 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
GRAP Stage 1 imposed in Delhi as AQI plummets: Full list of restrictions

Delhi-NCR air quality has dipped to the poor category (AQI 201-300), warranting specific curbs as per the graded action plan

21 Oct 2026 5:48 pm
Asian Para Games: Dilip Gavit leads India's gold-silver finish in men's 100m T47 event

Gavit clocked 10.69 seconds to win the gold, while Morssinganakath took the silver with a time of 10.72 seconds

21 Oct 2026 5:10 pm
Inequality is major factor in impact of non-communicable diseases : WHO

The study confirmed that social marginalisation, disability and migrant status were significant factors contributing to increased risk

21 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
After Amazon, Google targets Nvidias software lock-in with TorchTPU

TorchTPU lets developers run PyTorch workloads on Googles AI chips with minimal code changes, as cloud providers seek to make their in-house accelerators easier to use

21 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
SBI probes dark web exposure of nearly 3,900 customer records

A preliminary analysis of around 3.75 lakh records available on the dark web identified 3,897 customer records containing sensitive information

21 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
ChatGPT users can lock their chats as OpenAI rolls out new privacy feature

OpenAI said that locked chats were available on the ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu offerings

21 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
Lava launches Aura Curve 5G for mid segment buyers in India

Aura Curve 5G ships with a 6,000 mAh battery and supports up to 45W charging while comes with a 33W charger in the box

21 Oct 2026 12:21 pm
Meta's global affairs officer Joel Kaplan to leave company after 15 years

Meta chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan will leave the company next year after 15 years

21 Oct 2026 11:51 am
Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026: Report

Reuters reported first in September that Anthropic posted a net loss of $42 billion in 2025

21 Oct 2026 11:37 am
Eight web security keys of firm used by Govt. and PSUs leaked

Many government websites, including the Aadhaar issuer UIDAI and the income tax filing portal, use eMudhra certificates or other technology from the firm; no indication that the firms root certificates itself which sit above the tier that was leaked have been compromised

21 Oct 2026 11:32 am
Maddison's dream return helps Spurs to long-awaited Premier League win

Spurs had lost three and drawn three coming into the match and there was a real worry that the London club might face a relegation battle like last season, when it escaped on the final day

21 Oct 2026 2:58 am
Unknown vulnerabilities: on the cybersecurity advisory by CERT-In

India must do better at detecting and preventing data breaches

21 Oct 2026 12:57 am
Newsprint makers seek PM Modi's intervention over coal shortages, demand 75:25 allocation ratio

In a representation to PM Modi, the association sought timely coal dispatches under existing fuel supply agreements with Coal India Limited subsidiaries

20 Oct 2026 10:35 pm
Indian scientists identify Martian analogue sites

Researchers added that identifying terrestrial analogue sites has become a pressing requirementin the era of intense planetary explorationsince recent studies demonstratedthat orbital data alone cannot fully characterise Martian minerals.

20 Oct 2026 6:17 pm
What are heat storms?

A consultation with two dozen climate researchers and an analysis of temperatures worldwide for for every hour since 1960 has yielded a new concept

20 Oct 2026 5:51 pm
Jaishankar holds talks with UAEs Foreign Minister in Mumbai; says West Asia situation matter of 'deep concern'

The External Affairs Minister also made a mention of how the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE has significantly enhanced bilateral trade and economic ties

20 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
Netflix faces mounting challenges in keeping users engaged

Layoffs and leadership changes have not yielded the levels of user engagement and growth that the streaming giant was seeking

20 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
Tiger Shroff attack: Mumbai Police team leaves Kota with three alleged assailants

Mumbai Police have registered a case under the provisions of attempt to murder and the Arms Act

20 Oct 2026 11:52 am
Case registered over defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

The complainant alleged that a DMK functionary allegedly used objectionable language against the Chief Minister with the intention of provoking conflict between groups and creating tension among the public

20 Oct 2026 11:49 am
India-New Zealand FTA comes into force; new visa categories for Indians, zero-duty access for exports

The FTA includes two new Temporary Employment Entry (TEE) visa categories for Indian nationals

20 Oct 2026 11:45 am
20 Oct 2026 11:38 am
Rajnath Singh arrives in Tajikistan for SCO Heads of Government meeting, meets PM Qohir Rosulzoda

Mr. Singh, who is in Tajikistan on a two-day official visit to attend meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), was accorded a ceremonial welcome on his arrival at the Dushanbe airport

20 Oct 2026 11:31 am
A promising development in prostate cancer care: can immunotherapy help?

While new research indicates that immunotherapy in men with localised, high-risk prostate cancer could offer benefits, there is still a long way to go before it becomes part of established treatment

20 Oct 2026 11:09 am
Right hand of Rani Channamma statue in Kittur falls off

People demand that the statue be repaired in three days, before the inauguration of Kittur Utsav on October 23

20 Oct 2026 11:08 am
Trump warns Kansans that U.S. will burn like France if Democrats win

Donald Trumps rally on behalf of Republican incumbent Roger Marshall was his latest foray into conservative states where Republican candidates are on defense due to voter frustrations over the Iran war and rising prices

20 Oct 2026 11:07 am
India voices concern over UN's liquidity situation in 2026, says unpaid assessment are at unacceptably high levels

The U.S. is the single largest financial contributor to the UN, paying 22% of the regular budget and 27% of the peacekeeping budget

20 Oct 2026 11:01 am
Powerlifter Ashok clinches 65 kg silver at Asian Para Games

Ashok lifted a best of 192 kg to finish behind Paralympic champion Zou Yi of China, who won gold with 216 kg

20 Oct 2026 10:55 am
Man arrested for sexually harassing British tourist at Varkala in Keralam

The police identified the accused with the help of a video recorded by the tourist and arrested him

20 Oct 2026 10:50 am
Indias first solar mission Aditya-L1 generates Doppler velocity images of the solar corona

these images are expected to provide information on the propagation of the coronal mass ejections along the Sun-Earth direction, which were unavailable till date

20 Oct 2026 10:48 am
France protests turn violent: Trump targets immigration ahead of midterms

France has imposed overnight curfews in parts of Paris following violent protests, looting and clashes with police over the rising cost of living. Restrictions have also been introduced for minors in several French cities.

20 Oct 2026 10:30 am
Mohan Bhagwat observes RSS 101st foundation day

Speaking on the ongoing protests in several European countries, Mr. Bhagwat called this a storm coming in from West which hates culture, system, security and good fortune

20 Oct 2026 10:00 am
Clayface interview: James Watkins, Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie and Max Minghella on the horrors of losing your face

As the DC Universe ventures into body horror, the filmmaker and cast of Clayface discuss scientific hubris, Hollywoods beauty-industrial complex, and the existential terror of no longer recognising yourself

20 Oct 2026 9:36 am
Australian barber hailed as hero for running to lawmakers rescue during attack

While police have given no motive for the alleged attack, the involvement of counterterrorism investigators has raised alarm that it could have been an act of political violence, which is rare in Australia

20 Oct 2026 9:26 am
Para Asian Games 2026: Indian paddlers win 4 bronze medals in table tennis

The haul also took India past its medal tally from the previous edition, where it had won two bronze medals in para table tennis

20 Oct 2026 9:11 am
Watch: One killed, several injured in clashes in Manipurs Thoubal

At least one person was killed and several others injured in clashes between two communities in Manipurs Thoubal district on October 18, 2026. Houses and vehicles were set on fire in Khangabok and Sangaiyumpham, prompting prohibitory orders and the deployment of additional security forces.

19 Oct 2026 10:40 pm
Revanth Reddy sets November-end deadline for Global Summit preparations

CM Revanth Reddy inspected the ongoing construction of the Young India Skills University and instructed officials to expedite the work to ensure their completion at least 15 days ahead of the stipulated deadline

19 Oct 2026 10:31 pm
Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting device appears to have Saudi backing, court filing shows

U.S. prosecutors allege that the defendant, Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, was in frequent communication with an unnamed member of the Saudi Royal family and that a member of the Saudi military paid for a one-way plane ticket for Mr. Alfozans wife and son to return to Saudi Arabia, according to the court document

19 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
Unconstitutional SIR must be stopped, all illegitimately deleted voters must be restored: Congress

Jairam Ramesh shared the screenshot of a media report which claimed that at least 100 voters from two polling booths in Delhis Okhla constituency were found to have been wrongly classified as absent

19 Oct 2026 7:30 pm
Tributes paid to Rajiv Gandhi recalling his communal peace rally at Charminar

The meeting is held every year since 1990 to commemorate former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhis message of communal harmony and national integration from Charminar

19 Oct 2026 5:40 pm
The trouble with wearing your health on your finger

Ouras new GLP-1 features promise to keep pace with a changing body. My increasingly loose ring suggests the company has more to consider

19 Oct 2026 7:21 am
CISF to overhaul operational, administrative structure from November 1

Move aims at strengthening specialised security management across critical infrastructure and strategic establishments under the Forces protection

18 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
Satellite radiation: blocking the view

The findings suggest protecting the interests of astronomers requires operators to regulate licensed transmissions as well as stray radiation from onboard electronics

18 Oct 2026 2:27 pm