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England speedster Josh Tongue ruled out of ODI series against Australia due to toe injury

England fast bowler Josh Tongue has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia due to a toe injury, according to Cricinfo. Tongue, who was not part of England's plans for the five-match T20I series as he prepares for the team's upcoming Test tour of South Africa, will return to the United Kingdom for further assessment of his injury. The fast bowler had reportedly been carrying a problem with his left big toe during England's recent tour of Pakistan, where he feature

7 Nov 2026 7:45 pm
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Russia's Lavrov meets OSCE secretary general in Minsk, TASS reports

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting on Tuesday with Feridun Sinirlioglu, the secretary general of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the TASS state news agency reported. The meeting happened on the sidelines of a security co

3 Nov 2026 5:10 pm
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Russian attack on Ukraine's power grid hits 10 regions, Kyiv says

A Russian attack on Ukraine's energy system overnight inflicted severe damage on facilities in 10 regions, with the Kharkiv, Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions among the worst hit, Deputy Energy Minister Artem Nekrasov said on Tuesday. Emergency power outages were in place

3 Nov 2026 1:52 pm
ROI-Qatar's US LNG bet signals a new energy order: Bousso

Turning to your biggest rival is rarely a sign of confidence. Yet Qatar's decision to sign long-term

3 Nov 2026 12:32 pm
Iran's foreign minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing

Talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia are ongoing as Tehran aims to reach new regional security arrangements for countries in the region without foreign military involvement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on X on Tuesday.

3 Nov 2026 11:49 am
Indian national killed after two helicopters collide in Nepal's Mount Everest region

An Indian national was killed and a New Zealander injured after two helicopters collided as they prepared to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday, authorities said.

3 Nov 2026 10:31 am
Iran's IRGC Navy says two tankers 'exploded' after hitting mines in Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said two oil tankers exploded after striking mines while traveling through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. Iran has imposed restrictions on vessels seeking to pass t

2 Nov 2026 1:41 am
Bulgaria's acting President Iotova takes lead in presidential runoff vote, exit polls show

Exit polls showed Bulgaria's acting President Iliana Iotova led a low-turnout runoff vote for the largely ceremonial role on Sunday,

2 Nov 2026 12:24 am
Assam takes giant leap in cancer care as Guwahati to get India's first State Govt-established Proton Therapy Centre

In a landmark step towards transforming cancer care in Assam and the Northeast, the Government of Assam on Saturday signed an agreement with IBA Particle Therapy India Pvt. Ltd. for establishing a Proton Beam Therapy Centre in Guwahati. The agreement was signed at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. With an investment of approximately Rs. 600 crore, the Centre will be India's first proton therapy facility to be established by a State Government. It

31 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
PM Modi witnesses Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar; NSD presents special show on 'Naxal Mukt Bharat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday witnessed the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' parade in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on the occasion of National Unity Day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A key highlight of this year's celebrations was a special theatrical presentation titled 'Naxal Mukt Bharat', organized by the National School of Drama (NSD). The performance brought together around 2,000 artists from 126 districts across the country that have been impacted by Left

31 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
Series 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' to end its long run with Season 20

The long-running series 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' will end its run with its upcoming 20th season, reported Variety. According to the outlet, the long-running procedural was originally revived for Season 16 at the streamer back in 2022. Season 19 aired between May and July earlier this year. Season 20 does not yet have a premiere date, but will air in 2027.

31 Oct 2026 6:58 pm
Can't allow influential to escape wrongdoing: Pinarayi Vijayan visits family of man killed in Kochi accident

Keralam Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday visited the residence of 55-year-old Jayabalakrishnan, who died in a road accident in Cheranalloor in Kochi, and called for appropriate changes in the law to ensure that influential and wealthy individuals do not escape accountability by using legal privileges. Speaking to reporters after meeting the bereaved family, Vijayan said the family was confused and anxious about the government's stance on the issue and whether justice would be de

31 Oct 2026 6:56 pm
Punjabiyon ko mat sikhao, ladaaiyaan kaise ladi jaati hain: Diljit Dosanjh's indirect jibe at CJP at Delhi concert

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh performed in New Delhi on Friday night, treating fans to his chart-topping hits while engaging with the audience. During the concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, he also appeared to indirectly address the controversy surrounding his

31 Oct 2026 10:06 am
Farmers doing commendable job: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav lauds Punjab and Haryana for reducing stubble burning

As the National Capital Region (NCR) braces for seasonal air quality challenges, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday stated that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to issue an advance advisory to halt construction and demolition (C

30 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
Books are powerful instruments of transforming lives, bringing positive change in society: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday emphasised that books are not merely sources of information but powerful instruments of transforming lives, broadening perspectives and inspiring positive change in society. He observed that while technology has made information readily accessible, true knowledge and wisdom come from books and life experiences. Stressing that there is no substitute for books, he said that reading not only enriches individuals but also cultivates curiosity, sensitivity and the

30 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Patrick Stewart's son Daniel pays tribute to late actor with throwback photo amid estrangement

Daniel Stewart, son of late actor Patrick Stewart, has paid tribute to his father by sharing a throwback photograph of the two together, a day after the veteran actor's death at the age of 86, E! News reported. Daniel shared the photograph on X, showing him giving his father a piggyback ride while the two were together on stage. Both father and son can be seen smiling in the picture. Patrick is seen sporting light grey hair and a moustache. Although Daniel did not accompany the photograph with a

30 Oct 2026 8:00 pm
ISL: Punjab FC strive to continue unbeaten run as they face Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Punjab FC will strive to maintain their unbeaten run and continue the upward momentum as they face heavyweights Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their fourth match of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM. Punjab FC is currently in second place in the table with seven points from three matches (two wins and a draw), while Mohun Bagan is fifth with six points (two wins and a loss) from t

30 Oct 2026 7:08 pm
Two men died after Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Samara region, governor says

Two men died after a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Samara region, while clearing up the aftermath of the strike, the governor, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, said in a statement on the MAX messenger on Friday. Samara region hosts three major oil refineries

30 Oct 2026 5:02 pm
King Charles' sorrow over slavery faces test as reparations movement gains ground

King Charles has since 2022 expressed sorrow for the suffering caused by slavery without crossing a line that Britain has long resisted: an apology. That balancing act is

30 Oct 2026 4:55 pm
VW suspends work on electric Golf as retrenchment hits HQ

Volkswagen is suspending development work on the all-electric Golf at its Wolfsburg headquarters, as sweeping

30 Oct 2026 4:51 pm
Kremlin says Oleshky ceasefire is isolated case in Ukraine settlement process

The situation with the ceasefire in Oleshky, coordinated with the US, is an isolated case, which should not be extrapolated to the broader peaceful settlement process in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday on Russian state TV.

30 Oct 2026 4:38 pm
Retired civil servant Ashish Joshi moves Delhi HC challenging repeated extensions of CAPF deployment in Delhi

Retired senior civil servant Ashish Joshi has moved the Delhi High Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) under Article 226 of the Constitution, challenging the repeated extensions of large-scale deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Delhi for protest-related law and order duties. The petition, filed through advocates Ambuj Dixit and Amrish Ranjan Pandey, seeks judicial scrutiny of the legal and administrative basis for the deployment, including the necessity, proportion

30 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
Satish Jarkiholi issues clarification over SIR comment, says

Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi on Friday clarified his earlier statement on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, saying that his comments have been

30 Oct 2026 10:43 am
Netanyahu, at risk of losing power, steps up attacks on Israel's Arab parties

Benjamin Netanyahu alleged on Thursday, without providing evidence, that Arab parties' record gains in

29 Oct 2026 7:41 pm
China's Communist Party conclave on toughening discipline sees record expulsions, absences

A Chinese Communist Party conclave on toughening internal discipline this

29 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
Stop collaborating with Netanyahu's lies: Amid poll probe, Arab front Joint list calls accusations against it 'racist'

Israel's Arab political alliance, the Joint List, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and right-wing elements of running a coordinated campaign to undermine the legitimacy of Tuesday

29 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
Italy's top court upholds shutdown of former Ilva steelworks, in setback to Meloni

Italy's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling ordering the shutdown of blast furnaces at the former Ilva steelworks in the southern city of Taranto, on health and environmental grounds, legal sources said on Thursday. The ruling hampers efforts by Giorgia Melonis governme

29 Oct 2026 7:07 pm
1st Test: Jomel Warrican's five-wicket haul helps West Indies bowl out Bangladesh for 272

Bangladesh suffered a dramatic batting collapse on the second morning of the first ICC World Test Championship Test against the West Indies, losing their last seven wickets for just 59 runs to be bowled out for 272. Resuming the day at 213/3, Bangladesh were undone by the West Indies' left-arm spin duo of Jomel Warrican and debutant Joshua Bishop, who combined to claim seven wickets between them. Bishop triggered the collapse by dismissing Shadman Islam shortly after the opener completed his thi

29 Oct 2026 7:07 pm
UK's Burnham: We are doing everything we can to support reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday that Britain was doing everything we can to support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, amid the impact of the Iran war. We are doing everything that we can to de-escalate the situation, to support the full reopening

29 Oct 2026 6:52 pm
UK's Burnham says government working flat out to cut welfare bill

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday his government was working flat out to reduce Britain's welfare bill as quickly as possible. We want to get the welfare bill down as quickly as possible, and we're working flat out to that end, Burnham told re

29 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
Lagarde's succession at ECB must be prepared in orderly and balanced way, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that Christine Lagarde's succession at the helm of the European Central Bank must be prepared in an orderly and balanced way with European partners. Macron added that he expressed his deep gratitude to Lagarde for h

29 Oct 2026 6:48 pm
FACTBOX-Spain's deadliest train disasters

At least 69 people were killed

29 Oct 2026 6:05 pm
Ab InBev India Scales Its 'Cheers to Moderation' Initiative; Trains Nearly 3000 F

BusinessWire India New Delhi [India], October 29: AB InBev India, one of the leading brewers in the country, has trained close to 3,000 F

29 Oct 2026 5:06 pm
29 Oct 2026 5:03 pm
Bharti Enterprises founder Sunil Mittal conferred with France's highest civilian honour

The Ambassador of France to India, Thierry Mathou, conferred the insignia of Chevalier de l

29 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary discusses working committee preparations; SP's Ruchi Veera says Akhilesh, Rahul to decide seat-sharing

Uttar Pradesh BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary on Thursday said the party discussed preparations for its upcoming working committee meeting, including the political resolution to be presented, the address and arrangements for members attending the event. The meeting concerned the arrangements for our Working Committee. We discussed the political resolution to be presented and the address. We also deliberated on ensuring proper arrangements for the accommodation of the arriving Working Committee me

29 Oct 2026 4:43 pm
Who is to blame for Hong Kong's deadly 2025 fire?

An independent Hong Kong committee blamed a renovation contractor and consultant as well as four

29 Oct 2026 4:02 pm