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Real Madrid apologised to China on Wednesday for Kylian Mbappe's comments poking fun at Mao Zedong, after the star striker's remarks sparked a social media storm and saw Spanish football yanked off state TV.

Their title defence off to a rousing start, five-time champions India will look to continue their winning juggernaut when they take on an unfamiliar and youthful China in their second round-robin match at the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar on Thursday.

Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2026, Nikhil Kamath explained why India may find it difficult to build advanced AI models like those being developed in the US and China.

In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it categorically rejected the anti-India references contained in the resolutions adopted at the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers' meeting in Baghdad on Saturday and Sunday, describing them as malicious, biased and false.

On Monday, Chandrababu Naidu accused the YSRCP of resorting to violence and obstructing government initiatives through repeated court cases.

The giveaway is reportedly valued at roughly $10.5 billion, as there are roughly 72 million children in the US based on 2025 census data.

Jamia Millia Islamia forms a seven-member committee to engage with students protesting for the restoration of the students union.

According to local MLA Thokchom Lokeshor Singh, the victims had gone to collect firewood in the area near the boundary between Imphal East and Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district when they were allegedly attacked.

Kiren Rijiju had launched a counter attack on the Opposition Congress and 29-year-old student activist from JNU Neha Bora

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed the appointment of former pacer Pragyan Ojha as the new chief selector of the men's selection committee.

As Tiger Shroff is dominating headlines since last night, old videos and anecdotes about him have resurfaced.

The Governor was subsequently accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the Sikkim Armed Police.

Kishtwar police formed multiple teams and first recovered the missing cop's service weapon, and later his body from a pit dug in a nallah.

Tiger Shroff, son of the '80s star Jackie Shroff, escaped unhurt but his driver and another driver of an autorickshaw were injured in the incident, police said.

The initial investigation has revealed that nearly an hour before the incident, an argument broke out between the lawyer and his two tenants over the non-payment of rent.

The application process for the Research in Science PhD programme is ongoing for the eligible candidates. The last date to submit the registration form is October 25, 2026

Chathuranga Abeysinghe will speak at the NDTV World Summit 2026 on October 22, the first day of the event on Sri Lanka's Economic Reset: Recovery, Resilience and the Road Ahead.

India's Kokila booked her place in the women's J2 -52kg gold medal bout at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, overcoming China's reigning world champion Yi Liu in a tense semifinal...

The clearest sign that Delhi is on a path to cleaner air would be a decline in the amount of paddy grown nearby, and therefore the acreage liable to be burned each year.

MPBSE has removed internal choice in two-mark questions for main subjects from 2026-27 but retains it for three and four-mark questions.

Stock Market Crash: Weakness in heavyweight private banks, persistent foreign investor outflows and crude oil prices kept investors on edge.

Residents reportedly tried to stop the car, but the driver allegedly attempted to speed away, hitting people and damaging parked vehicles.

With mobile internet use growing, playing music, videos and other content through phone speakers on trains and at stations has emerged as an area of focus for authorities.

This is not the first time Netanyahu has evoked India and his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to argue against Israel's growing isolation in the world and to demonstrate his government's diplomatic successes.

For a young girl, Kanjak Puja is almost like a second birthday - a day to dress up, visit neighbourhood homes, enjoy halwa, puri and chole, and be treated like a little princess, just as many of us once were.

Mahesh Asabe's family used to cultivate traditional crops like maize. In 2013-14, Mahesh's father started cultivating dragon fruit after his father read about the crop.

Lawrence Bishnoi's hatred for actor Salman Khan is linked to the 1998 blackbuck (kala hiran) case.

Union Bank Of India Q2 Results: Net interest income increases 20% year-on-year, while gross and net non-performing asset ratios improve sequentially in the September quarter.

Wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC have accumulated nearly 86,000 Bitcoin since mid-September, even as spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of around $228 million during the week. Traders are also monitoring US inflation and the Federal Reserves upcoming policy meeting.

Apple is reportedly working on a higher-end version of its HomeView smart home hub. It could include a rotating, motorised robotic arm that turns toward the person interacting with the device. It could arrive as early as 2027. The device is reportedly in development under the codename J595. The upcoming HomeView variant is expected to feature a roughly 9-inch display. The existing Apple HomeView sports a 7-inch Liquid Retina display.

A recent Anthropic survey finds 91% of its staff expect AI to make a Nobel-level discovery by 2030, against 39% of US adults. The groups agree on what AI can do today but not on how fast it will improve.

Three men suspected of involvement in the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff have reportedly been apprehended at Rajasthans Kota railway station while travelling by train. Reports say two of the accused are from Haryana and one from Maharashtra, with all three allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Investigating agencies are also examining whether the attackers were trained shooters who conducted reconnaissance of the actors movements before the incident. The arrests mark a sig

Apple's first MacBook model with a touchscreen and a Tandem OLED panel will go on sale globally on November 6, Bloombergs Mark Gurman writes in the latest addition of his weekly newsletter Power On. As part of the Apple Store reset, the tech giant will reportedly bring new signage and place new products on the store tables. Apart from the newly redesigned MacBook with an OLED touchscreen, the tech giant is reportedly planning to launch the iMac model with the new M6 chipset, the new MacBook Pro

Q2 Results Live: Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, IREDA, LTTS, and UltraTech Cement are among 35 companies scheduled to announce their Q2 FY27 results today. Track the latest earnings announcements,...

Paying a higher EMI can reduce the interest paid over the life of a loan. Extending the tenure can ease monthly cash-flow pressure.

Hayoun, a plumber, has said he beat and pinned down the co-pilot after breaking into the cockpit and then brought the aircraft under control.

About 84 soldiers were split between a grenade range and an area where they practiced attacks on simulated enemy positions. The fire swept into the second training area.

OnePlus 16 was launched in China earlier this month. The phone now seems to be heading to global markets, including India. Software testing for the global variant is reportedly underway. OnePlus is reportedly testing global and Indian software versions of the OnePlus 16 under the model numbers CPH2901, CPH2903, and CPH2905. However, the company has not officially confirmed plans to bring the device to markets outside China.

The incident has once again raised questions about the management of stray cattle in crowded public spaces, particularly at religious sites where large gatherings are common.

Har Ki Pauri is one of Haridwars most prominent religious sites and draws large numbers of devotees every day, particularly for the evening Ganga Aarti.

The BPSC TRE 4.0 registration process 2026 is closing soon, candidates can apply for the examination by October 26, 2026. The BPSC TRE 4.0 exam date is yet to be announced.

Bittu explained that he had placed two dustbins near the riverbank to encourage people not to litter.

HDFC Bank reported the highest net profit among the three lenders, although its growth was relatively modest. ICICI Bank recorded the highest NIM and the strongest growth in net interest income, while...

Who exactly is Anil Pandit, the man apparently carrying out attacks in India on behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang?

Turkey's Oznur Cure is the other archer who jointly holds the world record.

Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark watched the Chiefs beat the Chargers 22-6 at Arrowhead on Sunday, their third Chiefs game together since January 2025. Here is what happened and when Kansas City plays...

Police investigations have linked Lawrence Bishnoi gang members to extortion, weapons trafficking, shootings and murder.

President Macron insisted there must be a distinction between protesters with legitimate demands and hose who destroyed, smashed, and looted.

The political battle over 'regime change' intensifies amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and allegations of vote theft. Rahul Gandhi has vowed to hold the Centre accountable, while the BJP has accused opposition leaders of promoting an anti-India plot and seeking Bangladesh-style unrest. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Chirag Paswan have criticised the Opposition's rhetoric. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut have backed calls for regime change, arguing that