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ICC rejects U.S. sanctions, says 'history will judge this moment'

The sanctions are an assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order which strikes at the simple principle that no one stands above the law, said the court in a statement

9 Oct 2026 8:54 pm
Almost 75% of buildings in Gaza damaged or destroyed since October 7, 2023: An Analysis

Using satellite data, researchers at Oregon State University find around 75% of the all buildings in Gaza are either damaged or destroyed since October 7, 2023,

9 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
Navanethem Navi Pillay: 5 facts about 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner

Justice Pillay has been a judge on several international courts, including the International Criminal Court and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.

9 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
Gaganyaan Episode 10: Can reusable rockets shape Indias future in human spaceflight? | The Scope

In the concluding episode of The Scopes 10-part Gaganyaan series, we look beyond Indias first human spaceflight mission to the technology that could shape what comes next: reusable rockets. From the economics of disposable launch systems and SpaceXs Falcon 9 to ISROs Reusable Launch Vehicle programme and Pushpak landing experiments, the episode examines the challenges and possibilities of reusability. Could reusable launch vehicles enable more frequent crewed missions and help India build a sust

9 Oct 2026 7:46 pm
Judy Shelton, Trumps Former Fed Pick, Joins Treasury as Scott Bessents Adviser

Judy Shelton previously led the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the National Endowment for Democracy

9 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
SDMCET gets four-star rating for innovation and entrepreneurship

The rating recognises the institutions efforts to foster creativity, problem-solving and an entrepreneurial mindset among students

9 Oct 2026 6:43 pm
Sri Lanka says no immediate plan to help Iranian ships near its waters with depleting food, fuel

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Thushara Rodrigo said Sri Lanka will put its national interest first before considering any help

9 Oct 2026 6:42 pm
France students plan fresh protests as UN flags concern over violence

The students have complained of absent teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures

9 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
Meet IST 1947, the Indian watch brand turning culture into timepieces

Mumbai-based founder Karan Vaidya wants IST 1947 to make watches that feel Indian without looking stereotypically so, drawing on everything from the Konark Sun Temple to Indian wildlife and cricket

9 Oct 2026 4:02 pm
Indias two realities: Women athletes triumph abroad, while young women back home demand safety

At the same time that Indias women athletes are rewriting records, girls are taking to the streets (yet again) to demand the right to be themselves

9 Oct 2026 3:54 pm
Indias AI data centre boom sparks protests over water, power and environmental concerns

Indias push to become a global AI hub is facing growing opposition as tech giants Amazon, Google and Microsoft invest billions in data centres across the country. Residents near these facilities are raising concerns over water consumption, electricity demand, noise and the loss of green spaces. From Mumbai to Andhra Pradesh, communities and environmentalists are questioning the impact of these projects. As Indias AI infrastructure expands, can technological growth come without putting additional

9 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Artisans from across India showcase crafts at Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada till October 18

Visitors can buy Kondapalli and Etikoppaka toys, Kalamkari, wood carvings and leather puppets directly from about 70 artisans

9 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
Navi Pillay | Enabler of justice

The Indian-origin head of the U.N. Independent Inquiry Commission on Palestine has had an illustrious career in humanitarian law

9 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
Navanethem Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026

Ms. Pillay is a judge on the International Court of Justice in the case where Myanmar stands accused of genocide..

9 Oct 2026 2:51 pm
MEA says U.S. green card suspension measures do not advance shared India-U.S. ambitions

The ministry added comments made by U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance describing the characterisations as unwarranted.

9 Oct 2026 1:38 pm
India advises nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant amid escalating regional tensions

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has asked nationals to stay indoors as necessary, after attacks attributed to Houthi militants killed three people and disrupted flights between India and Saudi Arabia

9 Oct 2026 1:11 pm
Crunchyroll Manga comes to India bringing 250+ titles

The expansion gives fans access to a single destination where they can read and discover manga from leading publishers and seamlessly stream their anime adaptations on the platform

9 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
Understanding Gandhis re-emergence in Indias oppositional politics

Gandhis return to the centre of opposition politics shows a wider churn in India, with protests, citizen action and new political movements seeking greater accountability and systemic change; despite efforts to diminish his legacy, his emphasis on bottom-up political change remains relevant

9 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Study highlights regional variations in coral bleaching across India, calls for greater focus on local factors

While Lakshadweep was found to be the most affected, with up to 37% of the coral cover bleached or dead at intermediate levels of accumulated heat stress, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (MGMNP) in AndamanIslands faced only 11.5% bleaching or mortality.

9 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
Israel to honour Capt. Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award

On September 30, pilot Smit Machchhar helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv

9 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
US Green Card curbs could accelerate Indias shift to high-value tech work: Karnatakas IT Minister

Tighter mobility conditions could accelerate GCC expansion, bring more global research and development mandates to Indian cities, and increase domestic demand for senior technology professionals, anticipates Priyank Kharge

9 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
PM Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk expresses support for separatism

Alberta is scheduled to hold a vote October 19 on whether the province should remain in Canada or move toward a future referendum on separation; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she will vote to remain in Canada

9 Oct 2026 10:53 am
Telangana CM backs digital innovation, says India must protect Brand India

Revanth Reddys post on social media is being seen as a support to Elon Musk

9 Oct 2026 10:26 am
U.K. PM Burnham's Labour fends off left-wing Greens in local election

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of the local council, won the by-election in the central London constituency of Holborn and St. Pancras

9 Oct 2026 10:10 am
Melonis overhaul of Italian electoral system | Explained

The new rules, approved by lawmakers in a secret ballot with 227 votes against 164, scraps the first-past-the-post seats and puts the whole parliament under proportional representation. While similar systems have existed previously, the contentious/ambitious clause guarantees up to 70 bonus seats in the Chamber, and 35 in the Senate, to the party or coalition that secure at least 42% votes

9 Oct 2026 9:52 am
China to resume October fuel exports after a brief halt, trade sources say

While Beijing typically regulates fuel exports through a quota system, it has recently tightened oversight by vetting shipments on a month-by-month basis

9 Oct 2026 9:33 am
CEC row LIVE updates: INDIA bloc leaders likely to march towards Rashtrapati Bhavan today

CJP, Left groups allege supporters being detained ahead of Oct. 10 protest as Delhi Police urge citizens to not participate

9 Oct 2026 8:21 am
Coal stocks critically low as power demand rises in India

High temperatures and strong El Nino events have increased the pressure on coal-fired thermal power plants

9 Oct 2026 8:18 am
Immigration agents shoot a man during arrest in New York City

The man survived and is being treated at a hospital, the agency said, describing him as a criminal illegal alien with a prior grand larceny conviction and a history of other arrests

9 Oct 2026 7:19 am
India struggles to curb leprosy transmission

India continues to report more leprosy cases, childhood infections and disability than projected, highlighting the need to interrupt transmissions

9 Oct 2026 7:09 am
Trump says U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before Nov. 3 midterm elections

The U.S. and Iran signed a short-lived interim agreement in June, intended to establish a 60-day ceasefire and framework for a permanent peace deal

9 Oct 2026 5:15 am
U.K. arrest two Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operations

The base, RAF Molesworth, which is 112 km north of London, is operated by the U.S. Air Force and is home to the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, which provides information to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe

9 Oct 2026 5:06 am
Pentagon says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed

Mr. Hegseth said the military hasnt executed a servicemember by firing squad since World War II

9 Oct 2026 4:58 am
Two Mumbai-based firms, five Indian nationals face U.S. sanctions over Iran oil trade

The action against the Indian entities and individuals is part of the U.S. crackdown against Iran under Operation Economic Outcast

9 Oct 2026 3:06 am
Japan is facing the most severe and complex security environment after Second World War, says Fumio Kishida

Japan is strengthening its defence capabilities while maintaining the U.S. alliance as its cornerstone and expanding cooperation with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific, says Former Japanese Prime Minister

9 Oct 2026 1:41 am
Calibrating Indias inbound investment framework

Turning investment commitments into projects requires tackling State-level administrative bottlenecks

9 Oct 2026 12:26 am
Kakodkar urges diplomatic community to work towards India becoming NSG member

We get a lot of uranium now from the international market, thanks to the NSG waiver. But, it is only a waiver. It is not membership, says Atomic Energy Commission member

9 Oct 2026 12:07 am
Kurdish PKK group says Turkish state not doing enough to pursue peace process

We have withdrawn all our armed forces, both within and outside of Turkiye, that could be considered near the border, the PKK said, adding that the move was taken to prevent the government making any excuses or justifying its inadequate approach to the process

8 Oct 2026 11:08 pm
Fighting for our future: France high school students vow no let-up

Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country, with squads of riot police deployed to control the situation occasionally resulting in violent clashes

8 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

The move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September as retaliation after London-led Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

8 Oct 2026 10:39 pm
U.S.suspends Microsoft, Adobe and major IT firms from PERM green card programme

Secretary of Labour Keith Sonderling added that some of the largest IT firms in the world would also be suspended from that programme, including Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini

8 Oct 2026 9:03 pm
Air India, IndiGo cancel and divert Riyadh flights after missile threat

Flights were disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi rebels reportedly targeted Saudi Arabia, including a missile fired towards Riyadh International Airport.

8 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
Air India, Akasa hike fuel surcharge as costs climb

The airlines attributed the revisions to sustained increases in fuel prices amid continuing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

8 Oct 2026 8:10 pm
After speculation over political appointees, government to send senior career officer to Kathmandu

MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalelas name forwarded, reflects change of thinking in South Block

8 Oct 2026 7:37 pm