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Ireland footballers wear black armbands again, refuse handshakes with Israel team

Ireland players have again worn black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams second Nations League match

16 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

French President Emmanuel Macron said it was crucial that Ukraine receive all the means necessary to protect itself after meeting Mr. Zelenskyy

16 Oct 2026 9:54 am
ASDD bulk deletions effected by ECI without due procedure through autogenerated Form-7s signed by EROs

Form-7s were auto-generated for lakhs of voters, with ERO in place of the objector. Deletions were effected without notice period

16 Oct 2026 9:52 am
Meta releases weights for Muse Spark Open

Meta described its Muse Spark Open as the most capable US open-weight model to date

16 Oct 2026 9:51 am
Colours of life: How this eight hearing-impaired women stitched a new future through skill training in Malappuram

Sabna V.K., Ramya A., Afeefa K., Sameena M.K., Nimmy N., Rajeena P., Salma V.P., and Sajeena C. began Colours after completing a assistant dress maker course under Jan Shikshan Sansthan

16 Oct 2026 9:51 am
Why Management institutes need to update their HR curriculum

As HR becomes a strategic, data-literate, technology-aware function with people at its core, B-schools need to teach digital fluency as well as human judgment

16 Oct 2026 9:34 am
Indias consistently rich more prone to heart disease than thepoor: study

The cardiac conditions among the sustained rich in India ranged from a higher likelihood of congestive heart failure, heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, heart diseases and composite cardiovascular disease, the study dound

16 Oct 2026 9:31 am
Bihar Vigilance raids Rural Works Department engineer in disproportionate assets case

Vigilance tightens noose around engineer accused of amassing disproportionate assets, conducted simultaneous raids at engineers four locations at Chhapra, Patna, Katihar & Darjeeling.

16 Oct 2026 9:20 am
Scientists puzzled as baby whales wash up dead in Argentina

A team of biologists, veterinarians, and park rangers have been searching the area for the dead calves from shore and with boats, planes, and drones

16 Oct 2026 9:14 am
Ten minutes to save the game!

The football was stuck and time was running out. But would any of the crazy attempts being made actually work?

16 Oct 2026 9:10 am
Ten things about growing up that children need to know

Growing up isnt about having everything figured out. Its about learning how to meet life as it comes.

16 Oct 2026 9:09 am
ABVP, BCJD claim victories in Odisha student union elections

While the ABVP claimed a clean sweep in Ganjam district and said it had dominated in Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts, the BCJD said its candidates had won the presidents posts at four major universities

16 Oct 2026 9:08 am
The celestial arsenal

Rama and Lakshmana receive the weapons of the gods to fight Maricha and Subahu

16 Oct 2026 9:06 am
Periyar Arivulagam is Dravidian model governments brainchild, says Stalin

Stalin also listed several library and other knowledge-centre projects undertaken by the DMK government, including the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai, the Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai, Mudhalvar Padaippagams and the renovation of the Connemara Public Library in Egmore

16 Oct 2026 9:02 am
U.S. military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean kills 4

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 235 in 70 strikes

16 Oct 2026 9:00 am
Eating out in Mumbai to get costlier as restaurants plan 1015% menu price hike

AHAR cites rising cooking gas prices, food costs, rentals and wages; revised rates likely to be introduced in the coming weeks

16 Oct 2026 9:00 am
16 Oct 2026 8:57 am
Address attacks on Hindu temples in the U.S., MEA says

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is presenting a distorted and selective picture of India, the Ministry of External Affairs says

16 Oct 2026 8:57 am
West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

Exports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began

16 Oct 2026 8:42 am
CUK Vande Mataram seminar draws student organisations ire

SFI, NSUI and MSF seek clarity from university administration on the programmes nature, objectives and institutional basis

16 Oct 2026 8:34 am
Stray dogs at Kozhikode railway station leave passengers wary

Passengers raise safety concerns over aggressive stray dogs on all four platforms; Railway, Corporation officials point to each others responsibilities over waste disposal and dog control

16 Oct 2026 8:34 am
PM Modi to visit to Canada on December 11 and 12

Sources added that PM Modi will be visiting U.S. for the G20 summit from December 13 to December 15, 2026

16 Oct 2026 8:34 am
Three dogs per household? Ernakulam District panchayat weighs new pet rules

Plans include stronger licensing of pet owners and breeders, along with microchipping and other measures to track dogs and curb pet abandonment; proposed stray dog management programme to cover sterilisation, vaccination, designated feeding centres and shelters as authorities seek a comprehensive solution

16 Oct 2026 8:31 am
Hundreds of schools to shut on October 5 as student protests rock France

The teenagers at French high schools, known as lycees, say that their studies are being ruined by high teacher absence rates, overlong school days and dilapidated facilities, as well as other grievances

16 Oct 2026 8:31 am
Flood fears rise with flyover plan at Puthukkad in Keralam

Residents seek pillar-supported structure citing drainage disruption and growing vulnerability to waterlogging

16 Oct 2026 8:29 am
SOUKYA forays into accessible healthcare with SUGHA; international venture in Portugal in the offing

The first hospital under SUGHA format is scheduled to open mid-2027 in Hoskote

16 Oct 2026 8:29 am
Keralam nuns Stand By Me comes to home terrain

Stand by Me is a clothing venture of the three nuns who had stood by a nun who accused former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of rape. The bishop was acquitted by a trial court in 2022, but their open support for the survivor left the three facing years of scrutiny

16 Oct 2026 8:29 am
U.S. lawmakers express outrage over foiled plot to attack Hindu temple in Illinois

Indian-American Congressman from Illinois, Raja Krishnamoorthi, said he and his family were at the temple when the 19-year-old mans planned attack failed

16 Oct 2026 8:23 am
Delhi Tiranga Lehrao flag march: Traffic advisory and roads to avoid

The march has been called at 5 p.m. by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. The authorities have, however, closed Central Park in Connaught Place for two days due to administrative reasons.

16 Oct 2026 8:16 am
Escalation in hostilities in West Asia deeply worrying: India tells UNSC

India reiterated the need for immediate de-escalation and the resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy

16 Oct 2026 8:13 am
India raises windfall tax on petrol, cuts duty on diesel

The export duty on petrol was raised to 2.5 ($0.0263) per litre from 0.5 per litre, while the duty on diesel exports was cut to 8.5 per litre from 16 per litre, effective October 16, the order said.

16 Oct 2026 7:58 am
CJP Tiranga rally: Movement around Connaught place likely to be affected, says Delhi Traffic police

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday (October 15, 2026) announced that Central Park in Connaught Place would remain closed to the public on October 16 and 17 for administrative reasons

16 Oct 2026 7:57 am
CJP Tiranga march LIVE | Delhi Police allows flag-waving by select group, urges public to stay away

The Delhi High Court refused to restrain the CJP from holding the proposed 'Tiranga Lehrao' protest in the national capital

16 Oct 2026 7:42 am
Netflix names former Disney executive Rice as new content chief as Bajaria departs

Mr. Rice will oversee Netflix's content strategy from October 26, including series, films and live events across regions

16 Oct 2026 7:41 am
Actor Imran Khan to move HC against notice asking him to leave country for taking part in protest

In the draft petition, the actor has termed the leave India directive drastic and argued that no provision under the current law or statutory rules prohibits an OCI cardholder from participating in a peaceful protest

16 Oct 2026 7:29 am
Durga puja in Kolkata: The family that offers five kinds of fish to the goddess

In a 237-year-old Durga puja in Behala, hilsa is offered to the goddess on Navami. The rituals, heirloom recipes and Dhakai jewellery of the Bandyopadhyay family preserve the food traditions and cultural heritage of their East Bengal homeland

16 Oct 2026 7:23 am
India can cut steel emissions before new coal plants lock them in

Indias green steel journey is still nascent but recent developments and policies have indicated that this hard-to-abate sunrise industry is rising up to the net-zero challenge. However, balancing growing demand with climate goals remains a formidable challenge for now, with a lot riding on the availability of green hydrogen

16 Oct 2026 7:13 am
Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate?

The rapid expansion of restaurants, food courts, and online delivery services has transformed Visakhapatnams dining culture. However, behind this convenience lies a major concernfood safety. Recent inspections across several restaurants in the city have repeatedly exposed stale ingredients, rotten meat, and unhygienic kitchens. As consumer complaints rise, Harish Gilai writes how the enforcement machinery is struggling to keep pace to enforce stricter hygiene standards

16 Oct 2026 6:54 am
Trump's new press secretary defends 'lawyer' title

Appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ms. Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer during television appearances and on social media, and listed herself as general counsel of a California-based conservative nonprofit

16 Oct 2026 6:47 am
The fuel frenzy: rising kerosene prices in Keralam

Shrinking Central allocation and rising prices have left Keralams traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate supplies of kerosene. Sarath Babu George examines the challenges of sustaining livelihoods and the hurdles in transitioning to cleaner fuels

16 Oct 2026 6:46 am
Maharashtra FDA resolves 72% of 13,857 complaints in three months; AI filters out over 11,000 invalid submissions

Pune records highest number of grievances, while complaints against dark stores and quick-commerce platforms rise

16 Oct 2026 6:42 am
Financial aid to flood-hit people delayed as I won't let Akhil Gogoi take credit for it: Himanta

Mr. Gogoi, the Raijor Dal president, has been staging an indefinite sit-in on the State Assembly premises here for the last three days seeking quick disbursement of the aid

16 Oct 2026 5:57 am
Irans Oil Minister resigns, no reason given

Mohsen Paknejad has been the Oil Minister of the OPEC member country since August 2024

16 Oct 2026 5:57 am
Britains Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

The party which received 6% of the vote in national elections in 2024 said it regarded Zionism as an ethnonationalist political project

16 Oct 2026 5:57 am
Max Verstappen washes away frustrations with win at Bahrain Grand Prix

The four-time Formula 1 drivers champion earned his first win of 2026 and the 72nd of his decorated career

16 Oct 2026 5:54 am