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U.S. lawmaker concerned over Indias actions to 'purge 130 million people from voter rolls

Pramila Jayapal, the Democratic Congresswoman from Washington State, said she supported the non-violent protests to counter anti-democratic efforts in India

15 Oct 2026 1:00 am
Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say

There were no casualties in the attack, which the officials said damaged the building's top three floors

15 Oct 2026 12:49 am
Iran reports cargo ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz

It was the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war

14 Oct 2026 10:11 pm
UN says wants Lebanon stability as end of peacekeepers mandate looms

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix met officials as well as representatives of countries contributing to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

14 Oct 2026 10:02 pm
Ukraine accuses U.S. of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv

A senior official in Kyiv confirmed that the United States had in recent days threatened to stop providing intelligence about Russian missile launches that Ukraine uses to thwart attacks. Donald Trump denied doing so

14 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
Google DeepMinds Hassabis calls AI hacks early warning shots

Demis Hassabis said there was a lot of work to do to adopt the kind of best practices that other fields such as biology or the nuclear sector use to secure critical systems and that some sort of international standards body would eventually be needed.

14 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank

Israels military said that soldiers were dispatched to Mikhmas following a report of graffiti and arson at the mosque, as well as damage to a vehicle

14 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Watch: Why the world needs Indias diesel | Business Matters

The world is facing a diesel shortage as disruptions to oil supplies, attacks on Russian refining infrastructure and shipping constraints tighten global fuel markets. India, the worlds fourth-largest refiner, saw diesel exports hit a one-year high in September 2026, with rising overseas demand creating new opportunities for Indian refiners. How has India emerged as a key supplier of the refined fuel?

14 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
Israeli PM Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election

It is not convenient for us, its no good, he said in an interview on Israels Army Radio

14 Oct 2026 9:15 pm
CM invites investments from UK, assures policy continuity and support

Mr. Revanth Reddy interacts with high level delegation from the UK

14 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
Three Indians killed in Germany building fire: reports

Police have arrested a 41-year-old resident of the building on suspicion of murder; he is reportedly a Romanian national

14 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
From flying under the radar to flying high Chess Olympiad gold medallist Savithri Shris story

The Chennai GM took the chess world by storm in her maiden Olympiad appearance, winning individual gold on the reserve board and helping India bag team bronze

14 Oct 2026 6:52 pm
Hot-air balloon operations banned at a tourism centre if Idukki

Order highlight that sudden fluctuations in wind speed and direction could cause balloons to drift off course and strike power lines, posing severe risks including electrocution and fire accidents.

14 Oct 2026 6:50 pm
Yemens Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit

The Houthis say they have been retaliating for the kingdoms backing of Yemeni government forces in the Yemen war that restarted last month

14 Oct 2026 6:45 pm
U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' says Italy PM Giorgia Meloni

The United States and Russia agreed last week that Moscow would initially supply more than 3,00,000 metric tonnes of diesel to U.S. and global markets

14 Oct 2026 5:13 pm
Nine more taluks declared drought-hit in Karnataka; total rises to 226

State to finalise memorandum seeking Centres assistance within a week; delegation likely to visit Delhi

14 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
Watch: Indias trade deficit with China reaches $105.93 billion in nine months

Indias exports to China rose 40.7% to $19.26 billion between January and September 2026. However, imports from China grew 23.3% to $125.19 billion, pushing Indias trade deficit to $105.93 billion in just nine months. The deficit is on track to surpass the record set in 2025, as concerns over trade imbalances and market access continue.

14 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
News from the world of Education: October 14, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

14 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
Saudi Supreme Court sets aside Sri Lankan migrant workersdeath penalty

A fresh sentence is expected in the case, senior lawyer and Presidents Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma, who was on the team sent to Riyadh by the Sri Lankan government, told The Hindu

14 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
India, U.S. ironing out differences on trade deal; nearing 'landing point': Jaishankar

India and the U.S. have been in talks since early 2025 on the proposed trade pact to address tariff friction, eliminate non-tariff barriers, and boost bilateral market access.

14 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
Frankfurt-Delhi Air India flight diverted to Jaipur following bomb threat

Security teams sweep the jet at Jaipur airport as investigators probe the threat and verify passenger safety after the diversion

14 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Frankfurt-Delhi Air India Dreamliner diverted to Jaipur following bomb threat

Security teams sweep the jet at Jaipur airport as investigators probe the threat and verify passenger safety after the diversion

14 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
India maps 28 ladakh sites; China says it doesnt recognise U.T of Ladakh

India and China have locked horns after New Delhi standardised the names of 28 geographic features in Ladakh, including several near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Beijing rejected the move as illegal and void, stating it has never recognised the Union Territory of Ladakh created in 2019. New Delhi dismissed the objections, standing firm on its domestic administrative sovereignty.

14 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
U.S. judge backs CNN, MS Now, Politico access to White House

District Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that the Trump administration must grant the journalists access to the White House while the lawsuit filed by the three outlets against the ban proceeds

14 Oct 2026 12:20 pm
Saudi says Houthi attacks sparked Aramco fire, wounded 4 in Riyadh

A Saudi Energy Ministry official said an administrative building belonging to oil giant Aramco in Dhahran was struck on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) evening, resulting in a limited fire but no casualties or fatalities

14 Oct 2026 12:09 pm
Heavy Russian strikes on Ukraine kill six, cut power in Kyiv

The attacks on multiple regions came after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had received no warning from Western allies before a Russian strike on a Kyiv power plant.

14 Oct 2026 12:03 pm
What is New York Citys Click to Cancelrule, and does India have asimilarpolicy?

It can feel effortless to sign up online for a gym membership, a grocery subscription, a mobile phone plan, or a magazine delivery. When one wants to cancel the same service, however, the process is often so convoluted and time-consuming that customers end up keeping a subscription theyd prefer to eliminate

14 Oct 2026 11:53 am
Indias trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion in 2026

Two-way trade between January and September was up 25.4% to $144.45 billion, while Indias imports from China continued to rise, up 23.3% to $125.19 billion

14 Oct 2026 11:43 am
OpenAI fires employee after finding recording device in conference room

The ChatGPT-maker noted that it used its models to understand the device and where it had come from

14 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Japanese journalist arrested in Russia's Sakhalin region on spying charges

The arrest comes amid a spike in tensions between Russia and Japan following Putin's August trip to the Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries

14 Oct 2026 11:12 am
Why Keralam has launched Indias first ecosystem Red List assessment

Kerala State Biodiversity Boards Red List Assessment of Ecosystems project aims to transform conservation efforts from isolated species preservation to proactive, landscape-wide management

14 Oct 2026 10:42 am
Linking Madras, Cuddalore, and Calcutta

A visit to Fort St. David in Cuddalore, now a heritage guesthouse, reveals an unexpected link to colonial Calcutta through Dr H.E. Busteed, author of Echoes from Old Calcutta

14 Oct 2026 10:16 am
Deeply unfortunate: Sheikh Hasina on Bangladesh skipping India-hosted BRICS summit

Questioning Bangladesh PM Rahmans decision, Ms. Hasina said that a responsible government should open doors for the country, not close them

14 Oct 2026 10:05 am
Harmanpreet A leader who took India to uncharted terrains

She is someone who has enjoyed captaincy. And it was a job she did rather well. She transformed the team and mentored and backed the new kids

14 Oct 2026 9:34 am
Trump says Taiwan to buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline

Trump said Taiwan would also invest $4.4 billion into the project, and comes as Taipei seeks to secure Washington's favour amid tensions with China

14 Oct 2026 9:09 am
Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for cancer: What is lung adenocarcinoma?

Pope Leo XIV was elected as the head of the Roman Catholic Church in May 2025.

14 Oct 2026 8:33 am
Indian airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabian cities till Oct 17

While announcing cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah till October 17, Air India also said it was closely monitoring and assessing the developments in the region to resume safe operations

14 Oct 2026 7:12 am
U.S. State Secretary Rubio to visit India for energy talks next week; visit to Jamnagar on cards

Mr. Rubio will first visit Samarkand in Uzbekistan, and will then travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar

14 Oct 2026 5:48 am
Zelenskyy to visit Britain as Burnham pledges fresh support for Ukraine

The meeting comes at a difficult time for the Ukrainian President, days after the U.S. made a deal with Russia for diesel exports and U.S. President Donald Trump said Mr. Zelenskyy should be replaced as Ukraines leader

14 Oct 2026 4:01 am
Pope Leo has lung cancer, lower lobe of right lung removed: Vatican

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a lung nodule and the Vatican said the operation was completed successfully, on schedule and as planned

14 Oct 2026 2:33 am