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Taiwan shuts down ahead of weakening Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled

The administration said the typhoons radius was around 320 km (200 miles), large enough to cover most of Taiwan, and weather experts said its impact could last nearly two days.

23 Oct 2026 7:36 am
Game boards carved on rocks in Kasaragod hint at age-old yen for leisure

Six such games, resembling the Manjadippala or Kadippala boards, were found carved on rocks, hinting that people engaged in recreational activities thousands of years ago. However, doubts have been raised about their antiquity and purpose. Further studies and scientific dating are required to determine their precise age

23 Oct 2026 7:33 am
USA to host women's football Club World Cup in 2028 - FIFA

The U.S. has a proven track record of staging large sporting events, notably co-hosting the men's World Cup earlier this year

23 Oct 2026 7:25 am
How India thwarted Pakistans bid to steal crucial defence data

Officers of the Counter Intelligence Cell of Andhra Pradesh, intrigued by a slew of messaging patterns across various social media platforms, busted a major digital honey-trap racket, including the Indian conduits, whose motive was to leak sensitive defence details, specifically Naval intelligence, to the neighbouring countrys Inter-Services Intelligence, writes Sumit Bhattacharjee

23 Oct 2026 7:11 am
When mob takes law into its own hands: another man lynched in Keralams Palakkad

The brutal lynching of an aurally challenged, unidentified man near the Moolathara dam in Keralams Palakkad has once again shaken the conscience of society. Abdul Latheef Naha speaks to investigators, psychiatrists and forensic experts to understand how did a homeless man become the target of a group that took it upon itself to punish him and such incidents are recurring.

23 Oct 2026 7:05 am
A greying population, a strained care system

Gaps in geriatric healthcare and support systems leave many older people struggling to access medical care, find reliable caregivers, and cope with mental health concerns and social isolation. These challenges threaten their independence and quality of life, particularly among those from economically weaker backgrounds. With Telanganas population aged 60 and above projected to grow over the next decade, the shortcomings in healthcare, mental health support and community services need urgent atte

23 Oct 2026 7:04 am
Karnataka SIR: Teaching on the back burner

Children in government and aided schools across Karnataka have not seen several of their teachers for months, for most of them have been assigned as Booth Level Officers for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Students tell Rishita Khanna that what initially seemed like fun with many free hours, is now making them anxious...

23 Oct 2026 6:59 am
Venezuelans call for elections in first national protest in nearly two years

Opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, who has been outside the country for nearly a year after living in hiding following a contested 2024 election, has said elections must take place by July 2027

23 Oct 2026 6:39 am
Mumbai records 231 days of good or satisfactory air quality in 2026; BMC unveils winter pollution action plan

According to the civic bodys data, Mumbai recorded 185 days in the two air quality categories in 2023, which increased to 216 in 2024 and 218 in 2025

23 Oct 2026 5:58 am
Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit by December 11

Judge Enjolique Lett in Miami gave the order in response to complaints by the British broadcaster that Mr. Trump has refused to sit for a deposition, including canceling a previously agreed date of October 16

23 Oct 2026 4:34 am
BJP President Nitin Nabin on a three-day visit to Jharkhand from October 23

During his visit, Mr.Nabin will address the party workers and leaders at the inaugural session of the Jharkhand BJP State Working Committee meeting on October 24

23 Oct 2026 4:08 am
Indian architecture has critical markers for all generations

The State of Architecture Practices and Processes in India, A Research Framework book release leads to conversations around architectural pedagogy, popular engagement, complex issues affecting architecture

23 Oct 2026 4:01 am
Bihar to host India-New Zealand Under-20 Rugby Series

Mens and womens teams from both countries arrive in Patna. Seven players from Bihar were selected for the Indian teams. Matches to be held at Rajgir Sports Complex in Nalanda

23 Oct 2026 3:53 am
Sri Lanka trumps Brook's fastest double century to beat England by two wickets in cricket tri-series

Brook's 116-ball 202 propelled England to its fourth highest ODI score of 429-4 before it ran into Sri Lanka's super counterpunch to lose by two wickets

23 Oct 2026 3:52 am
Sindhu, Ashmita enter quarterfinals of French Open badminton

Unseeded Ashmita was the star of the day, upsetting world No. 2 and third seed Yamaguchi 21-19 21-18 in a second-round match that lasted 37 minutes

23 Oct 2026 3:47 am
Congress MLAs burn Punjab CM effigy over poor law-and-order following anti-drugs crusaders murder

It is the voice of the entire Punjab that law and order has completely ended in Punjab, says Partap Singh Bajwa

23 Oct 2026 3:27 am
Tibet earthquake LIVE | At least sixteen dead, 32 injured after 7.0 quake strikes Tibet: China's state media

Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. Among the injured, 11 people were in serious condition, and the other 21 sustained minor injuries, the media office said

23 Oct 2026 2:40 am
Bihar Council elections today; Patna Graduates seat in focus as JD(U) faces internal tussle

The seat, from which party MLC Neeraj Kumar is seeking a fourth consecutive term, has become the centre of attention after JD(U)s Mokama MLA Anant Singh declared support for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Kumar Singh

23 Oct 2026 2:25 am
Legal action ordered against officials over irregularities in voter list in Pilibhit

Legal action will be taken against both the current and former election officials responsible for the discrepancies found in the voter list for constituency 127 Pilibhit, reads an official statement by the State election commission

23 Oct 2026 2:17 am
Russia ready for talks on plans for final Ukraine deal, not truce: Putin

The goal of these discussions will be to address the issue of ensuring security for both Ukraine and Russia... within the framework of a final agreement, not after some kind of short pause in fighting, President Putin told a reporter from state TV

23 Oct 2026 2:11 am
The grandmothers hitting patriarchy and weights

Grandmothers in areas surrounding Delhi are rewriting the rules of engagement, one reel at a time. From challenging patriarchy and lifting weights to dancing toHaryanvipop and inspiring other seniors to embrace fitness, they are turning social media into a platform for self-expression, defiance, and a new-found freedom, findsAshokKumar

23 Oct 2026 2:02 am
Use of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays deep fake videos to collect money: Rajasthan youth moves Madras High Court seeking bail

Justice N. Ramesh will hear on Friday the bail plea made by J. Shyabu Khan of Boontoli village in Alwar district

23 Oct 2026 1:55 am
An ironclad resolve in the national interest

Home Minister Amit Shahs decision-making ability, commitment to national security, and role as one of the architects of modern Indias development will ensure that his name occupies a prominent place in the countrys political history

23 Oct 2026 1:54 am
Thousands gather in Paris after court lifts protest ban despite fears of new violence

The Paris prefecture previously said the ban was necessary, given the risk of street violence after groups of masked youth clashed with officers, looted shops and torched cars over the weekend

23 Oct 2026 1:45 am
Delhi content creator arrested over racial abuse of Tripura youth

The Agartala police have registered a case and are expected to come to Delhi to investigate the matter, according to Additional Commissioner of Police (IFSO) Sanjay Bhatia

23 Oct 2026 1:41 am
Election petitions cannot be filed merely on the basis of videos downloaded from internet: Madras High Court

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan says there must also be independent documentary material to establish returned candidates alleged involvement in corrupt practices

23 Oct 2026 1:35 am
Chhattisgarh Police issue show-cause notice to SP Ankita Sharma after video of AK-47 firinggoes viral

The incident, filmed during Dussehra at the Rajnandgaon Police Lines, drew widespread criticism on social media, including from a former senior Army officer

23 Oct 2026 1:27 am
Amit Shah vows to clean Yamuna by May 2029, unveils water and sewerage projects worth 8,941 crore

Union Home Minister accuses previous Delhi govts. of dumping tonnes of cow dung into the river and allowing sewage to flow into it; says BJP govt. has achieved over 40% success in cleaning Yamuna

23 Oct 2026 12:57 am
Prasar Bharati is not a public service broadcaster

Prasar Bharati remains a pretender 12 years after a promise of BBC-style autonomy, the corporation is still on a ministerial leash

23 Oct 2026 12:53 am
Two Puzhal prison escapees held; 7 staff suspended

The two prisoners escaped from Puzhal Central Prison in separate instances within a span of 24 hours

23 Oct 2026 12:51 am
Tenders floated for elevated corridor from Lighthouse to Thiru. Vi. Ka. Bridge

Highways Department calls for consultants to prepare a detailed project report. The corridor will run via Santhome High Road, Greenways Road, and Durgabai Deshmukh Road. It will have two lanes up to 1.8 km, and four lanes for the remaining stretch. The project will take 2 years to complete

23 Oct 2026 12:51 am
Promising Indian sprinter Dondapati Jayaram dies in road accident

Jayaram along with Malay Barik, another athlete, was going to Kataka for Dussehra celebration by bike on Wednesday evening when the accident occurred

23 Oct 2026 12:49 am
Tied by geography, divided by politics

India and Bangladesh must overcome mistrust and pursue pragmatic neighbourhood cooperation

23 Oct 2026 12:43 am