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Trump says Starshield restored in Ukraine, declines to say if he contacted Musk

Musk had previously said that any limits on speed or usage of Starshield systems which are operated by his SpaceX company were decided by the U.S. military and ultimately POTUS, referring to Trump.

23 Oct 2026 10:24 am
Mortal remains of two Keralam residents killed in Germany fire brought home

Body of the third victim is expected to be brought home on Friday night

23 Oct 2026 10:21 am
Asian Para Games 2026: Indian para-athletes medal tally crosses 100

India finished fifth in the 2023 Asian Para Games with a medal tally of 111 (29 gold, 31 silver, 51 bronze)

23 Oct 2026 10:03 am
Good-quality diets associated with better cholesterol levels even among those with genetic load

Chennai-based study reveals the essential link between the quality of diet and cholesterol levels in Asian Indians

23 Oct 2026 10:02 am
Explained: What do the National Medical Commissions new guidelines say about advertising in medicine?

Claims of guaranteed cures, 100% success or being the best are barred. Hospitals may publish factual details of services, charges, accreditation and doctors credentials. However, the current guidelines appear to treat commercialisation itself as a problem, without clearly distinguishing legitimate business interests from practices that mislead or exploit patients

23 Oct 2026 10:01 am
Estonia on the edge as Russia-NATO tensions rise

The NATO member is overhauling its military strategy, moving troops closer to the border and investing in long-range arms as Russia is carrying out grey-zone tactics in NATOs eastern flank; the countrys defence spending is set to rise by 42% in 2026, reaching 2.4 billion, or around 5.4% of its GDP; the U.K. has maintained some 1,200 troops in Estonia as part of NATOs forward defence

23 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Anahat Singh enters maiden PSA Gold-level semis at Silicon Valley squash

A day after taking out Egyptian world No.3 and eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini in straight games, the 18-year-old world No.15 Anahat beat world No.14 Hany 4-11, 11-8, 4-11, 11-2, 11-5 in 42 minutes in the quarterfinals

23 Oct 2026 9:53 am
Trying to establish 'facts' about incident 'apparently' involving Indians on yacht off Yemen coast: India

The incident comes amid an escalation of hostilities between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia, with both sides targeting each other's facilities and infrastructure

23 Oct 2026 9:50 am
The animals of Dorothy and the hollow violence of male ego

How the wildlife of Karthik Subbarajs period drama reveals the absurdity and smallness of human prejudice

23 Oct 2026 9:47 am
Theatre group Ank revisits the legacy of warrior queen Veera Rani Abbakka

To mark its golden jubilee, Ank presents Veera Rani Abbakka: The Queen of the Seas, The Flame of Ullala, a new play written, directed and headlined by Priita Mathur Thakur

23 Oct 2026 9:45 am
At Jaipurs City Palace, Forevermark celebrates diamonds and individuality

Gauravi Kumari speaks about the personal meaning of jewellery, festive dressing and celebrating oneself, as Forevermark unveils its latest campaign against a backdrop of royal grandeur

23 Oct 2026 9:42 am
Assouline opens its first Indian flagship store in New Delhi with a curated luxury library experience

The French luxury house has brought its handcrafted, heirloom-worthy volumes and cultural objects to The Chanakya

23 Oct 2026 9:36 am
Asian Para Games 2026: Sandeep, Haney win gold with world records

India's Nimisha Chakkungalparambil and Parmod Bijarnia claimed the silver medals in their respective women's long jump T47 and men's 1500m T46 competitions

23 Oct 2026 9:33 am
CM Satheesan offers to host Raihan Vadra's exhibition in Keralam

Raihan Vadra said the Bikaner House administration in Delhi pulled down many of his pictures of the protests at his solo exhibition, 'No Idea Is Final'

23 Oct 2026 9:32 am
POCSO survivor cannot be denied compensation solely due to absence of injury marks: Allahabad HC

The case relates to an FIR registered at Sarojini Nagar police station in Lucknow on December 7, 2022. A chargesheet in this connection was filed on January 13, 2023.

23 Oct 2026 9:31 am
How is a leaderless group challenging the Serbian President?Explained

While the movement had called for snap parliamentary protests during the protests in 2025, it was Mr. Vucics desire to hold on to power that ultimately led to the coming election

23 Oct 2026 9:29 am
Apple bets iPhone Duo can remake foldable market as sales begin

The Duos reception could prove an early test for new CEO John Ternus

23 Oct 2026 9:20 am
A ferocious El Nio is brewing thanks to record Pacific heat

Since the modern era of instrumental records began, there have only been three very strong El Nio events, in 2015-16, 1997-98, and 1982-83, with the three-month averages of the temperature anomaly being 2.6, 2.4, and 2.1C, respectively. The 2026-27 El Nio is projected to peak with an anomaly of 3.8C

23 Oct 2026 9:19 am
Asian Para Games 2026: Sandeep sets world record as India win gold, bronze in mens 400m T64

India's Nimisha Chakkungalparambil and Parmod Bijarnia claimed the silver medals in their respective women's long jump T47 and men's 1500m T46 competitions

23 Oct 2026 9:16 am
Tibet earthquake LIVE | Injuries in Tibet rise to 65 after 7.0 earthquake, death toll at 16

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 9:02 am
Secrets beneath the stone

Taran explores the ancient Tatatal Palace in Assam with its secret underground levels and tunnels.

23 Oct 2026 8:52 am
Why was Meta ordered to pay a $25 billion penalty to New Mexico? | Explained

What was Facebooks controversial friend sharing feature? What is the Cambridge Analytica scandal? How did Facebook respond to the controversy? What was the New Mexico courts verdict? What was Metas response?

23 Oct 2026 8:49 am
Asian Para Games 2026: India wins gold in para recurve mens doubles archery

The Indian duo shared the opening set with China after both sides shot 35. They then took control, winning the second set 37-36 and the third 38-36 to seal the title and take the match 5-1 on set points

23 Oct 2026 8:46 am
Asian Para Games 2026: Nitesh, Naveen triumph gold in badminton; Thulasimathi, Nitya claim silver

While Nitesh Kumar produced a clinical performance to beat Pramod Bhagat, Naveen Sivakumar showcased his prowess to beat Indonesias Fredy Setiawan

23 Oct 2026 8:39 am
Metas quiet rewrite of the rules for the open web

Accepting the new terms means Meta, or anyone acting on its behalf, can use web scrapers, bots, robots, spiders, crawlers.

23 Oct 2026 8:32 am
Lula, Bolsonaro to clash once more before Brazil vote

The election is playing out over rallies, televised debates, and to a huge extent social media, but the courts are also proving instrumental in the fight

23 Oct 2026 8:27 am
Why does Meta have to pay a $25 billion penalty? | Explained

The $25 billion penalty is the largest fine Meta has ever faced for its conduct, and represents a tremendous victory for the U.S. state of New Mexico even if it is symbolic

23 Oct 2026 8:26 am
Lost rights, little credit, less pay: the painful reality behind tribal music in the mainstream

Inadequate credit and compensation, unfair contracts and lost royalties often leave tribal creators and communities shortchanged

23 Oct 2026 8:12 am
Eight dead, 10 injured in Ecuador prison riots: officials

More than 500 inmates have been killed in Ecuador's prisons since 2021

23 Oct 2026 8:11 am
Naman Dhir teeing off in style

What has stood out in the 26-year-olds brief foray at the highest level is his composure and calmness under pressure, and his ability to back his strengths and clear boundaries with consummate ease

23 Oct 2026 7:46 am
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