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Albanian police fire tear gas as anti-government student protests turn violent

Student-led demonstrations, fuelled by anger over perceived government corruption have engulfed central Tirana and spread to other cities this month

25 Oct 2026 12:43 am
Protests in France | Beginning of the end of Macronism

A student protest over deteriorating school conditions has snowballed into a nationwide movement, fuelled by a cost-of-living crisis and sluggish growth, putting mounting pressure on Emmanuel Macrons centrist administration

24 Oct 2026 11:20 pm
Iran warns of apocalyptic war if attacked again

Iranian officials have warned in recent days that they would retaliate by targeting Persian Gulf countries in the event of renewed attacks; U.S. military vessels not allowed in the Gulf, it says amid U.S. talk of air strikes

24 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Houthis attack Yemens Aden, say Saudi strikes kill 16

The Houthis quickly claimed the attack, saying they targeted a naval base and military camp overseen by Saudi forces

24 Oct 2026 9:07 pm
Marco Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA, but warns: be discreet

For months, President Donald Trump and other senior U.S. officials have openly hinted at a military intervention or takeover of Cuba, ramping up economic, political and legal pressure on the country

24 Oct 2026 8:56 pm
Telangana would have weathered El Nino better but for BRS regime mistakes: Uttam Kumar Reddy

He says the finalisation of designs for rehabilitation of Kaleshwaram Barrages is in advanced stage

24 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
Death toll from Jordan church attack rises to nine

Gunmen stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate during a funeral procession on October 23 and opened fire, Jordanian authorities said

24 Oct 2026 7:46 pm
Tanzania's jailed Opposition leader Tundu Lissu plans hunger strike over denied legal access

Tundu Lissu, who survived being shot 16 times in a 2017 assassination attempt, faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence

24 Oct 2026 7:22 pm
Five Italian activists held in West Bank have been repatriated, Italys Foreign Ministry says

The women were detained on Thursday, October 22, by Israeli police in Kiryat Arba along with other international activists, while seeking to protect Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest in the Israel-occupied territory.

24 Oct 2026 6:20 pm
Irans Ghalibaf will not attend BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Delhi: Embassy

The Iranian Embassy in India cites certain unforeseen circumstances; says a parliamentary delegation from the country would participate in the meeting on Oct. 26-27

24 Oct 2026 6:11 pm
Police fire tear gas as new French protests kick off

The capitals police said officers had confiscated various forbidden items but described the situation as calm

24 Oct 2026 5:48 pm
Saudi forces launch deadly strikes on Yemens Houthi-controlled Sanaa city

The Houthis' Al-Masirah reported a series of Saudi enemy airstrikes targeting Sanaa, including one on a house that killed at least three people and wounded several others.

24 Oct 2026 5:46 pm
India unequivocally condemns attack on church in Jordans Hamoud

Seven people were killed and 34 others sustained injuries when gunmen opened fire at a funeral in the church in Hamoud on October 23, authorities said

24 Oct 2026 5:32 pm
Hundreds of soldiers sent to Italys Milan as protests planned across Europe

Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures and tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large part of the violent protesters

24 Oct 2026 5:05 pm
Ukraine says Starlink back to normal after week of throttling

Neither Elon Musk nor the U.S. government has acknowledged responsibility for restricting Starlink or Starshield in Ukraine. Both have said publicly that any such decision could only have been taken by the other

24 Oct 2026 4:39 pm
Current struggle not merely limited to resignation Gyanesh Kumar, it is also a fight to regain democratic space: CPI(M) MP John Brittas

The Union government resorted to more repressive tactics against the second round of protests because the BJP leaders feel that if they buckle once more, it would be a disaster with far reaching consequences, Mr. Brittas said

24 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
Nedumbassery accident: Experts from luxury car company likely to join police in Kochi for crash data retrieval

The police will submit a request to the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-I, Angamaly seeking permission to retrieve the information stored in the Event Data Recorder (EDR) of the vehicle using the help of the experts

24 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
NHPC office, police station set ablaze, Arunachal BJP chief's house vandalised amid stir over power project

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the violence and demanded an independent inquiry into the use of tear gas shells against protesters during the bandh

24 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
TNSTC driver killed as bus caught in landslip at Burliyar on Mettupalayam-Coonoor ghat road

More than 300 people were stranded along the ghat section following multiple landslips

24 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
Delhi NEET protest: SC panel to hear evidence on pellet gun use, harassment claims on Oct 29, 30

Members of the public and anyone affected by the violence can walk in between 11.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on October 29 and 30 to submit complaints or representations, or present evidenc

24 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
Tribute to Guruvayur Dorai: The master who took the mridangam to the global stage

A longtime student remembers his gurus musical mastery, generosity and lifelong commitment to carrying the Pudukkottai bani across generations and borders.

24 Oct 2026 2:50 pm
KPSC paper leak case: Karnataka CM sanctions prosecution of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar

Gangwar is accused of misusing his official position to leak the question papers and correct answers through middleman Basavaraj Kannale a day before the examination

24 Oct 2026 2:38 pm
IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav to be new J&K chief secretary

Sajjan Singh Yadav will be succeeding Atal Dulloo who is due to retire on October 31, 2026

24 Oct 2026 2:28 pm
Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days

Tamil Nadu had sought release at the rate of 14,236 cusecs a day, including claimed backlog of 13.829 tmcft; Karnataka cites severe drought

24 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
President Murmus two-day Odisha visit postponed over cyclone forecast

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a cyclonic storm, and likely to make landfall on the morning of October 28

24 Oct 2026 2:14 pm
DRI seizes methamphetamine worth 1.1 crore from Bhopal-Hyderabad bus

Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the DRI Hyderabad Zonal Unit conducted a systematic search of the bus after it arrived in Hyderabad

24 Oct 2026 2:05 pm
Why MLC elections for five seats matter in Maharashtra | Explained

Elections to five Teachers and Graduates Constituencies in the Maharashtra Legislative Council were held on October 23

24 Oct 2026 1:57 pm
Delhi court remands content creator Amir Shokeen in five-day police custody in racial abuse case

Police told the court that Shokeen needs to be taken to Ahmedabad for identification and arrest of other persons allegedly involved in the incident

24 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
T.N.-Keralam officials discuss arrangements ahead of Sabarimala season

The officials discussed the measures to be taken regarding parking arrangements for pilgrims without obstructing traffic

24 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Tamil Nadu Social Justice Dept. raises food allowance for students in hostels, residential schools

A G.O. to this effect was issued by the Social Justice Department following the announcement made by Minister Vanni Arasu in this regard during the Budget session

24 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Haryana Police, CBI working to expedite deportation of gangster Himanshu Bhau from U.S.

The Special Task Force of Haryana Police is in close coordination with the CBI, India's nodal agency for Interpol, to expedite his deportation from the United States, officials said

24 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
ED searches seven premises in Hyderabad over alleged 326-crore bank fraud

The investigation concerns the alleged defrauding of a consortium of banks led by Punjab National Bank, along with IDBI Bank, Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank (now part of Union Bank of India), and Bank of Baroda, resulting in a loss of 326.49 crore

24 Oct 2026 1:24 pm
Steps initiated to establish telemedicine programme in Tamil Nadu

The Finance Minister, in the Budget, had announced that to ensure access to specialised medical care for people in remote and rural areas, the government will establish a telemedicine system based on a hub-and-spoke model

24 Oct 2026 1:15 pm
PM Modi, Vladimir Putin direct officials to expand cooperation, target $100 bn trade by 2030: Envoy

Indian envoy Kumar said the two leaders discussed the full range of bilateral relations on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13

24 Oct 2026 1:11 pm
Coimbatore boy to represent India at Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2026

Meet 10-year-old Guru Tarun SK from the city, who has been selected by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) to represent India in the Under-12 category

24 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
Cook from Bihar dies after being hit by car and dragged for 100 metres in Electronics City

Ranjit suffered serious injuries to his head, chest, right leg and other parts of his body, and succumbed to them.

24 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
Enhancement of MPs development fund key topic selected by Parliamentary panel for study

The committee will examine the guidelines governing the release of MPLADS funds and assess the need to enhance the allocation under the scheme

24 Oct 2026 1:02 pm
Sanjay Raut behind AI-generated audio clip, doing Rahuls bidding: BJP

BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban demanded the registration of a case against Sanjay Raut, if warranted, and a probe into whether the Sena (UBT) MP received funding from Rahul Gandhi Gandhi

24 Oct 2026 1:02 pm
Tamil Nadu rains: Confusion as private schools in Erode declare holiday after students arrive

The sudden announcement by private schools inconvenienced parents who had just dropped their children off, with school vans having arrived and classes about to begin

24 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean media reports

South Korea's Yonhap news agency cited an unidentified government source saying Mr. Kim arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong after crossing a newly opened bridge between the countries

24 Oct 2026 12:51 pm
Bathing banned at Kodiveri anicut following heavy rain

Moderate rain on Friday (October 23) morning led to a sharp rise in the Bhavani rivers inflow, increasing the flow of water at the anicut

24 Oct 2026 12:44 pm
Forest Department restricts timings for devotees climbing Parvathamalai hillock in Tiruvannamalai

Forest officials said that devotees would be allowed to climb the steep hillock, which is 4,560 feet high, between 5.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. every day

24 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Commerce Ministry identifying AI-proof professions, sectors where India can take global lead: Goyal

The Commerce and Industry Minister said that the focus would be on sectors where AI could improve efficiency without necessarily replacing human workers, while leveraging Indias large pool of skilled talent, youthful population and traditional strengths

24 Oct 2026 12:36 pm
What happens inside the brain during a stroke?

The first few hours of a stroke determine how damaged the brain can become. Knowing the signs and seeking timely medical help is crucial

24 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Cylinder explosion in RR Nagar injures three, including nine-year-old boy

The incident occurred at a godown belonging to Bablu, a native of Bihar living in Bengaluru for the past 20 years, who was using the godown to store materials for his pani puri business.

24 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
Delhi court orders trial of Yasin Malik, Engineer Rashid, five others in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that proceeds of crime amounting to 8.94 crore were generated and received, routed, transferred, concealed, possessed, acquired and used by the accused through various channels

24 Oct 2026 12:31 pm
Class 12 student killed as car driven by minor crashes on Tambaram-Maduravoyal bypass road

17-year-old Salath Raj was driving the car with four of his friends; one of them sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot

24 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Another low-intensity tremor recorded in Karnatakas Chickballapur

A mild tremor of magnitude 2.9 was recorded in Chickballapur district at 3.29 a.m. on October 24.

24 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Parishad nominations filed peacefully in Nellore, Prakasam, Markapuram districts

District Collector P. Raja Babu announced that the ZPTC/MPTC nomination process was completed in an extremely peaceful and transparent atmosphere

24 Oct 2026 12:08 pm