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Tennessees prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessees prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike

4 Oct 2026 7:17 am
Cornell president calls alleged gang rape deeply disturbing, pledges greater transparency

Scrutiny has mounted in recent days over Cornells response to allegations that the woman was sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members in 2024

4 Oct 2026 6:42 am
Lula ahead in polls for Brazils first-round vote; runoff likely

If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes which exclude blank and null ballots on October 4, the two frontrunners advance to a second-round runoff on October 25

4 Oct 2026 6:42 am
Yemens Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones

The reported attack comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, who have stepped up attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure

4 Oct 2026 4:32 am
Netanyahu invites true hero Indian flydubai captain to Israel

Mr. Netanyahu told him he was amazed at his courage and his ability to stay cool under impossible conditions

4 Oct 2026 1:08 am
Women declare #IamJaneDoe in solidarity with Cornell University rape victim

And although New York law allows Jane Doe anonymity for sexual assault lawsuits, the Cornell student has become distressed at attempts by some online skeptics of her account to discover her name and publish it

4 Oct 2026 12:46 am
Paris police chief says student protest movement out of control, urges peaceful action

The students blockading high schools have voiced anger over overcrowding in classrooms, regular shortages of teachers and dilapidated buildings, blaming years of underinvestment

4 Oct 2026 12:36 am
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels abandon regional capital as government advances

Fighting erupted on September 23 in northern Ethiopia as the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launched attacks into neighbouring states, raising fears of a return to the devastating 2020-2022 civil war.

3 Oct 2026 9:42 pm
Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests

Siavash Jamshidi was accused of targeting security personnel during mass demonstrations that peaked in January in which thousands of people were killed.

3 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge

Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said the strike on the bridge damaged the road surface and trolleybus cables, forcing traffic to be suspended. There were no casualties reported.

3 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
Ukraine ready to consider Indias ceasefire proposal: FM Sybiha

We have four proposals; the broadest one is Indias proposal; we are ready for an energy and Black Sea ceasefire, but only in this combination, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha

3 Oct 2026 8:54 pm
North Korea says it test-fired an intermediate-range missile as tensions grow over mine blasts

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said her brother supervised the test of the missile, which she described as strategic, implying it was designed to deliver nuclear weapons.

3 Oct 2026 8:51 pm
Flames, smoke at Aramco facility south of Saudi capital

Aramco remains the flagship company of the Saudi economy and one of the largest firms in the world by market capitalisation

3 Oct 2026 7:03 pm
flydubai attack: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Machchhar

We are proud that he is part of our team part of the story of our nation and part of what the UAE stands for a nation of compassion a nation of peace and a nation of life, said the Crown Prince

3 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
Engineers are architects of countrys future: Karnataka Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy

Use technology for social good; Innovation, technology key to building sustainable Karnataka

3 Oct 2026 3:53 pm
RBI remains cautious on crypto, backs underlying technology: Governor Malhotra

Governor Sanjay Malhotra says India supports innovation in distributed ledger technology and tokenisation, but is wary of cryptocurrencies over concerns about monetary sovereignty and capital flows

3 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
Congress names candidates for Maharashtra MLC polls

The party renominated MLC Abhijit Wanjari for the constituency for Graduates of Nagpur Division, and member Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar for the seat for Teachers of Pune Division. The party fielded Aditi Pohare for the constituency for Teachers of Amravati.

3 Oct 2026 3:43 pm
Asian Games 2026: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat adds gold to collection

The 23-year-old Indian, who had won a bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, showed immense tactical acumen to thwart a tricky Han and complete his climb to the top of the podium

3 Oct 2026 3:28 pm
Man who tore Kodiyeri flex board in SFI rally expresses regret, cites confusion over party poster

In a video, Akbar Shah explained that he tore down the banner after mistaking it for promotional material of Congress party

3 Oct 2026 3:23 pm
Noida man ends life due to financial distress

The deceased was identified as Sambhav Jain, a resident of Manesar

3 Oct 2026 3:16 pm
Asian Games gold reflection of teams champion mindset: Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer said the squad chose to adapt rather than make excuses before going on to beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the final

3 Oct 2026 3:16 pm
3,832 children diagnosed with leprosy as India targets interruption of transmission by 2027

Thirty-seven had already developed Grade-2 disability at diagnosis, raising questions over delayed detection and continuing transmission

3 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
Asian Games 2026: Kumkum Mohod, a revelation for Indian contingent in Nagoya

The 17-year-old has been a revelation for the Indian contingent in Nagoya

3 Oct 2026 3:07 pm
Domestic help tied to chair, beaten over suspicion of theft by women in U.P., case registered

The assault allegedly took place on September 30 in Nexra Colony in Hardoi, when Ms. Upasana, who worked as a domestic helper at the house of Akanksha, was allegedly abused and assaulted by Akansha and other women in the family on suspicion of theft

3 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
Could no longer defend the indefensible: Priyanka Kakkar quits AAP, joins Congress

Priyanka Kakkar joined the Congress along with former Uttar Pradesh MLA Shyam Sunder Sharma and Rajat Rakesh Tandon in the presence of senior party leaders

3 Oct 2026 2:56 pm
Three soldiers among seven more held in Bolarum arms theft; police say weapons were meant for a string of robberies

The retired Havaldar Mallesh allegedly explored selling the stolen military weapons to contacts in West Bengal

3 Oct 2026 2:53 pm
India may finalise MRFA deal by current financial year: IAF chief

Chief of Air Staff A.P. Singh says the multi-role fighter aircraft deal could be finalised this financial year, with Russias Su-57 among options if the AMCA programme faces delays.

3 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Japanese Olympic body chief admits to problems in Asian Games but says 'that is not whole story

Logistical chaos due to a cost-cutting decision to scrap a traditional Athletes' Village, cramped lodgings and transport hassles marred the the Games

3 Oct 2026 2:49 pm
Farmers stage protest opposing land acquisition for Reliance Data Center

Farmers boycotted a meeting organised by Bhogapuram Mandal Development Officer D.Swarupa Rani on Friday.

3 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
Only the process: Ganesh Mani Ratnam on his Asian Games gold and bronze

This was my first Asian Games, so I got a lot of information about what I should do, Ganesh Mani Ratnam said

3 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
Puducherry bypoll 2026: Thattanchavady Assembly constituency profile, candidates, key facts

In Puducherrys Thattanchavady, a crowded bypoll battlefield unfolds for October 6, 2026, as the Congress, DMK, AINRC, and CPI vie for the urban seat after Chief Minister N. Rangasamy vacated it to retain Mangalam in Aprils polls

3 Oct 2026 2:35 pm
India opt to bat against West Indies, Kamboj to make debut

India have handed an ODI debut to bowling all-rounder Anshul Kamboj, who was named as replacement for injured pacer Prasidh Krishna

3 Oct 2026 2:33 pm
FlyDubai co-pilot was Omani national flagged over extremism concerns, sources say

The co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, according to three people with knowledge of the situation, including a Gulf and Western diplomat

3 Oct 2026 2:32 pm
3D concrete printing houses breaking ground in Andhra Pradesh | Explained

How does 3D Concrete Printing work? Could it transform the way rural homes are built in India? What are its applications beyond housing?

3 Oct 2026 2:21 pm
Retired DGP R. Sreelekha quits as councillor in BJP-led Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

Mayor V.V. Rajesh says he has received her resignation letter, in which she cited personal inconveniences, and that discussions on the matter were under way

3 Oct 2026 2:04 pm
Im a team player, will work as full-back: New Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh

Pargat Singh, the former Indian hockey captain who replaced Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as State Congress president, said the partys team was a good one and decisions would be taken unanimously

3 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
Two arrested in Guwahati nightclub assault case

The case was registered suo motu on October 2 night, and an investigation has been started. People involved in managing the club have been questioned at the local police station. No arrests have been made yet, says DCP Guwahati

3 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Education Ministry approves setting up of five Centres of Excellence in classical languages

The five centres will be set up to strengthen academic research, digitisation, preservation, and dissemination of heritage of these classical languages, says the Ministry of Education

3 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted terrorist attack, says UAE

UAE Prosecutor General Hamad Saif Al Shamsis comments were the first by Emirati authorities to describe the incident as an attempted terrorist attack

3 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
China launches anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of trade talks

Beijing rejects that its manufacturers' competitiveness is based on state support and has threatened countermeasures against EU moves to block its firms

3 Oct 2026 12:41 pm
Keralam Health Minister denies medicine shortages in govt hospitals, alleges pharma companies behind such claims

He describes such reports as media creation and maintains that adequate stocks are available in government hospitals

3 Oct 2026 12:36 pm