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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
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
Russian military satellite stalks U.S. radar satellite in orbit

Russias Cosmos-2612 satellite has changed its orbit repeatedly to approach ICEYE-X36, a commercial radar-imaging satellite registered in the U.S. and whose operator currently supplies data to Ukraine

18 Oct 2026 11:39 am
More deadlines missed in Chander Kunj rebuild as AWHO opposes takeover of apartments

AWHO ignored the Collectors notice to begin the takeover on October 12 and filed a writ petition before the Kerala High Court challenging the Collectors order

18 Oct 2026 5:06 am
Calicut varsity picks member for KAU general council

P.A. Ahammed Shareef was chosen at a senate meeting of the university held on the main campus

17 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

The companys draft bill would let Washington block a models release if there is an imminent risk of killing more than 50 people or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judges approval

17 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
How does Teslas Roadster fly? | Explained

Elon Musk said the car has altitude control thrusters and main thrusters in the rear and can basically fly like a rocket and do rolls and crazy gymnastics.

17 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
World Mental Health Day: Stigma and lack of awareness on mental health disorders create treatment gap in Keralam

The District Mental Health Programme has a strong presence in all districts in Keralam, delivering mental health services and follow-up care to people at primary care level. However, lack of inpatient care facilities and shortage of human resources psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers in public health facilities from taluk hospitals upwards is threatening to widen treatment gap in the State

17 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling

Tech giant Meta has denied accusations it has acted with political bias during Brazils presidential campaign

17 Oct 2026 10:27 am
Safe landing a revamped Tesla Roadster | Explained

The revamped Tesla Roadster showcased the ability to drive up vertical walls and fly briefly with cold-gas thrusters, indicating how Elon Musks Tesla and SpaceX companies are converging. But the concept is far from reaching customers

17 Oct 2026 9:53 am
Lupin launches fixed dose triple combo inhaler for COPD in India

The product is an important addition to Lupins respiratory portfolio.

17 Oct 2026 2:01 am
Iceland courts India for geothermal, CCUS, carbon-to-stone technologies

According to Jhann Pll Jhannsson, Icelands Minister for the Energy, Environment and Climate the regulatory in India would not be a challenge and can be overcome.

17 Oct 2026 12:35 am
Indias crude imports rise 7% in September, bill surges 47%

Net spend on oil and gas imports increased about 40% to $13.4 billion.

16 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
India, Europe must build a technology superhighway for mobility: NASSCOM

As vehicles become increasingly software-defined and AI-enabled, competitiveness will depend on how well we integrate capabilities across software, electronics, semiconductors, batteries, cybersecurity and validation

16 Oct 2026 9:55 pm