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Zelensky, U.S. envoys hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims U.S. missile holdup

Ukraine is working for peace. I thank our partners for their support! Mr. Zelensky said in a social media post after his arrival in the Norwegian capital

21 Oct 2026 2:46 am
Two men rearrested in U.K. on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a U.S.-run air base

British police have rearrested two men suspected of assisting Irans intelligence service in a plot at a U.S.-run air base

21 Oct 2026 1:18 am
At Dussehra rally, Uddhav bats for 'regime change', promises 'acche din' after ousting BJP

Addressing the annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Mr. Thackeray insisted that staging a protest is the right of youth because 'vote chori' (vote theft) is happening with everyone, especially new voters

21 Oct 2026 12:11 am
Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets U.S., European officials in Norway

We are maintaining all contacts that can help bring peace, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X

20 Oct 2026 10:49 pm
Newsprint makers seek PM Modi's intervention over coal shortages, demand 75:25 allocation ratio

In a representation to PM Modi, the association sought timely coal dispatches under existing fuel supply agreements with Coal India Limited subsidiaries

20 Oct 2026 10:35 pm
Death toll from Houthi strike on Yemen government camp rises to 73

It marked the deadliest attack in weeks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemens internationally recognised

20 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authorities

Authorities in Abyei district said the strike hit Amiet market and accused the army of launching 22 munitions during the attack, which also wounded at least 27 people

20 Oct 2026 10:04 pm
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Hingrajia leads Gujarats sturdy reply after Badonis double propels Delhi

The visitor reaches 363 for five at stumps on day three, thanks to the southpaws unbeaten ton; the host bowlers, with 285 runs still in the bag, have a task at hand

20 Oct 2026 7:41 pm
Traffic along Adimaly-Munnar stretch of Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway banned following rockfall

The ban was imposed after several loose boulders and trees along the roadside were found to pose an immediate safety risk to commuters

20 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Shami not giving up hope of India recall

The veteran pacers absence from Bengals Ranji fixture against Services had prompted more theories surrounding his fitness

20 Oct 2026 6:47 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Iranian Vice-President, Tajikistan Prime Minister

Pleasure to meet H.E. Mr Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President of Iran on the sidelines of the SCO Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

20 Oct 2026 6:02 pm
Rubio says U.S. to discuss refining Venezuelan crude with Reliance, adds India made substantial progress in diversifying energy supplies

The U.S. Secretary of State also said that India and U.S. are very very close to finalising the trade deal

20 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
Zelenskyy says spoke to Rubio over Starlink, Starshield issues

Starshield, developed by tech titan Elon Musks SpaceX, is controlled and managed by the U.S. government; Ukraine also uses the civilian Starlink system but not for military purposes.

20 Oct 2026 4:22 pm
Ecosystem of terrorism must be firmly and collectively dismantled: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

He further said that terrorism radicalises societies and deprives our youth of the opportunities they deserve

20 Oct 2026 4:07 pm
Watch: Trump says migrants, jihadists and communists are destroying France

U.S. President Donald Trump criticises European leaders over immigration and NATO, saying the U.S. stood by Europe despite its flaws but received no support when it asked for help during the Iran conflict. He accuses migrants, jihadists and communists of destroying France and warns that the U.S. will not allow similar developments at home.

20 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Rubio lands in Mumbai; set to meet Jaishankar today

After landing in Mumbai, Marco Rubio and his wife visited the Gateway of India with with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

20 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
Tarique Rahman visits Durga Puja pavilions in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Government said it raised its Durga Puja grant from 4 crore taka to 5 crore taka

20 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Alberta voters reject separation from Canada in referendum

With more than 1 million votes counted, about 76% supported remaining in Canada, compared with 23% who backed beginning a process that could lead to separation

20 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM Sebastien Lecornu

France was rocked on October 17, 2026 by some of its worst rioting in recent years, just six months before the country elects a successor to President Emmanuel Macron

20 Oct 2026 1:19 pm
Chinese Navy says U.S. ship near Sabina Shoal jeopardised maritime security

China and the Philippines, which shares a mutual defence treaty with the U.S., both contest sovereignty over Sabina Shoal and the entire Spratly Islands archipelago

20 Oct 2026 11:49 am
Bengalurus luxury label Advaya reworks paisley for the modern heirloom

In Eternal Series II, House of Angadis luxury design label Advaya brings the paisley motif to Kanjeevaram saris, embroidered blouses and menswear, exploring cross-cultural design and the idea of clothing as a modern heirloom

20 Oct 2026 11:48 am
Lula takes to streets with peoples demands as Flvio leans on Big Tech in Brazils presidential race

In So Paulo, South Americas financial capital, around a million people marched last on October 18 with Workers Party banners and placards, demanding protection for public education, healthcare, and transport

20 Oct 2026 11:39 am
US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems

In a July memo made public Monday, DHS told federal agencies to monitor flows of traffic in and out of government websites to address potential risks from DeepSeek

20 Oct 2026 11:15 am
A promising development in prostate cancer care: can immunotherapy help?

While new research indicates that immunotherapy in men with localised, high-risk prostate cancer could offer benefits, there is still a long way to go before it becomes part of established treatment

20 Oct 2026 11:09 am
Indias first solar mission Aditya-L1 generates Doppler velocity images of the solar corona

these images are expected to provide information on the propagation of the coronal mass ejections along the Sun-Earth direction, which were unavailable till date

20 Oct 2026 10:48 am
Artist Ashok Bhowmick on the intersections of life and art

Intersections, an exhibition in the city, displays works by artist Ashok Bhowmick spanning five decades

20 Oct 2026 10:46 am
PM Modi, Shah, other leaders extend Vijayadashmi wishes

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called upon people to draw inspiration from the spirit of these festivals and reaffirm their commitment to mutual respect, unity and peaceful coexistence.

20 Oct 2026 10:22 am
Clayface interview: James Watkins, Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie and Max Minghella on the horrors of losing your face

As the DC Universe ventures into body horror, the filmmaker and cast of Clayface discuss scientific hubris, Hollywoods beauty-industrial complex, and the existential terror of no longer recognising yourself

20 Oct 2026 9:36 am
U.S. to launch $8 billion support program for farmers to offset diesel costs, Trump says

The $8 billion in payments would be administered by the departments Farm Service Agency, the department said.

20 Oct 2026 8:33 am
From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europes streets ablaze

Crowds have taken to the streets for weeks in major cities, resulting in arrests, looting, injuries, and violence across France, Italy and Albania

20 Oct 2026 8:17 am
India asks its nationals in Italy to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas amid protests

It further said that in case of an emergency, Indian nationals could contact the embassy office in Rome at +39 331 614 2085 and the Consulate General of India in Milan at +39 3881647527.

20 Oct 2026 7:48 am
Migrants have taken over France, they must close the borders: Trump on France riots

At a rally in Kansas, the U.S. President launched into a lengthy tirade about France, which he said was being conquered, looted, and burned to the ground by migrants, jihadists, and communists

20 Oct 2026 7:35 am
France protests: Paris police issue overnight curfew in two areas to try to prevent further disorder

The curfew prohibits anyone from entering or remaining on the Place de la Rpublique, where rioting took place, and the shopping neighbourhood of Les Halles

20 Oct 2026 7:15 am
Two Indian nationals among 28 charged with election fraud in California

According to the Justice Department, Amandeep Kaur (30) and Kamlesh Shah (67) have been charged with fraudulently registering as voters and casting their ballots in the November 2024 U.S. elections

20 Oct 2026 6:50 am
Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission

The flagship H3 rocket carrying the unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe blasted off into a pitch black sky from the Tanegashima Space Center at 4:41 a.m. (1941 GMT Monday), according to a live stream broadcast by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

20 Oct 2026 4:25 am
Gunmen kill at least 40 civilians in Mali: security and community sources

The assailants reportedly rode in on motorcycles, targeting camps mainly housing members of the Daoussahak community

20 Oct 2026 4:12 am
Saudi envoy meets Pakistan Army chief, discusses regional security dynamics

During the meeting at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress made under the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and underscored the importance of strengthening defence collaboration, institutional linkages and strategic coordination, the army said in a statement

20 Oct 2026 2:18 am
Gold mine collapse kills at least six in southwest Colombia

At least six miners were killed Monday when an open-pit gold mine collapsed in a remote corner of Colombias Nario province, authorities said

20 Oct 2026 2:09 am
West Bank on verge of 'explosion': senior Palestinian official

The terrorism carried out by the army and settlers, under the supervision of the Israeli government, is a prelude to a coming reaction and explosion, says Jibril Rajoub

20 Oct 2026 12:34 am
Sudan drone attacks kill three children in Khartoum, dozens of civilians in Kordofan

A drone attack killed three children in Sudans capital, Khartoum, on October 19, according to Emergency Lawyers, a group that tracks violence against civilians

20 Oct 2026 12:03 am
Donald Trump rallies on Republican turf as midterm fears mount

With 15 days until the November 3 vote, Donald Trumps rally on the outskirts of Wichita aims to shore up Senator Roger Marshall, who is locked in a dead heat with a Methodist megachurch pastor

19 Oct 2026 10:48 pm
Cyril Ramaphosa tells South Africa to prepare for loss of U.S.-Africa trade deal

The African Growth and Opportunity Act, which grants eligible sub-Saharan African countries preferential access to the U.S. market, has been renewed until the end of 2028

19 Oct 2026 10:27 pm
Pakistan providing whatever support needed to defend Saudi Arabia: Army

So whatever support is needed to do that is being provided and will be provided, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said in an interview with a digital Arabic-language newspaper

19 Oct 2026 10:05 pm
Detained Suu Kyi receives U.K. royal package: Myanmar government

Home Ministry officials met her on October 19, 2026 to deliver a package of two books about soil, one sealed envelope and a sealed diplomatic communication sent by King Charles III of the United Kingdom to the special female detainee

19 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
Former Punjab MLA Simarjeet Bains sentenced to one year in defamation case

Therefore, the point of determination is answered in favour of the complainant... accused Simarjeet Singh Bains is hereby held guilty of committing the offence of defamation of the complainant, said the court

19 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
China pulls out of key investment in Sri Lanka port logistics venture

When China Merchants pledged the investment in 2023, it was touted as the first major Foreign Direct Investment to enter Sri Lanka after the country defaulted on its foreign debt the previous year amid a crushing economic crisis

19 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
PSG-Barcelona match in Champions League to go ahead amid shock over Frances violent unrest

Interior Minister Laurent Nuez said the possibility of calling off planned events was discussed, including football matches, but this does not apply to tomorrows match between PSG and FC Barcelona

19 Oct 2026 8:08 pm
Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits power grid again

A severe shortage of American-made Patriot air defence systems has made Ukraine more vulnerable

19 Oct 2026 7:52 pm