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Airstrikes, artillery hit north Ethiopia as government and rebels clash, sources say

Air attacks killed at least 17 people northwest of Tigrays capital Mekelle which federal government forces took over the weekend according to a bulletin circulated among humanitarian groups

5 Oct 2026 11:04 pm
Two dead after ship catches fire, sinks in Black Sea

The cause of the fire was not given and authorities did not answer questions on whether a drone was involved

5 Oct 2026 10:27 pm
TVK MLA causes a flutter, upset at Congress MP getting to light the lamp ahead of him at community baby shower ceremony in Tiruchi

Tiruverumbur MLA Navalpattu S. Viji was unhappy that Mr. Tilak was handed the candle ahead of him, after HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh, the District Collector, and other TVK MLAs had lit the lamp. Mr. Viji tried to get hold of the candle held by the MP, while gesticulating and making a point

5 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
This is going to be an age of flux, confident we will rise to challenges: Jaishankar

We know that this is going to be an age of flux, as you call it. And it is going to be turbulent and volatile, with uncertainties. We are seeing two major conflicts; we are seeing other frictions. As I said, there is the pressure of non-market factors; there is tariff volatility, Jaishankar said

5 Oct 2026 10:03 pm
Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway

The Yemeni military said it carried out more than 1,000 strikes and began an offensive against the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, while the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognised government said 100 warplanes flew sorties at dawn

5 Oct 2026 9:27 pm
flyadeal plans major India expansion, eyes Lucknow, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata

The proposed network would give flyadeal a wider presence across Indias major aviation markets, positioning the carrier to capture a larger share of the rapidly expanding India-Saudi travel corridor.

5 Oct 2026 9:05 pm
India vs Uruguay: India can hurt Uruguay if given time and space, says coach Forlan

We know its going to be really difficult, but we always respect everybody, Forlan said

5 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
AM Intelligence orders 20,000 more NVIDIA Rubin GPUs for India, Malaysia AI factories

AMI plans to bring additional 300 MWs of capacity to market in the next 15 months, involving capital expenditure of more than $20 billion in addition to the $6 billion already committed for the initial $100 MW.

5 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
British Airways London-Chicago flight declares emergency mid air; makes U-turn after take-off

Flight BA295 declared an emergency mid-flight following a sudden and steep descent while flying over Ireland soon after take-off from Londons Heathrow Airport at 1150 a.m. local time, according to flight tracking data

5 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
Telangana government faces citizens ire over KBR flyover fiasco

Questions are raised about sudden reversal of previous project, erasure of greenery, absence of traffic studies, planning and consultations

5 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
India looks to bounce back against Uruguay

Nunez will pose the most obvious threat to the Blue Tigers defence; For Jamil, the challenge is to restore belief in the home side

5 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
Dhinakaran slams TVK-led govt. for turning a blind eye to inflation

He attributes the rising prices of essential commodities to the reduction in coverage of paddy this year in the wake of the ruling partys inability to secure Tamil Nadus share of water

5 Oct 2026 7:45 pm
India vs West Indies first T20I: Windies could run India close in the shortest format

The host boasts of a power-packed batting line-up; Samson under the scanner; how the team management handles Sooryavanshi remains to be seen; the visitor gets a big boost with the return of Hetmyer, Powell, Shepherd and Akeal

5 Oct 2026 7:30 pm
Can India make cancer care more affordable? | In Focus Podcast

In this episode, OP Jindal Global Universitys Dr. Indranil Mukhopadhyay dissects soaring cancer-drug prices, explores off-patent options, pooled procurement, and value-based pricing to curb costs.

5 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
After Amul row, Nandini milk parlours to come up in 30 locations outside metro stations and 90 other locations in GBA limits

Milk and paneer are two essential and daily commodities for people. Hence, locating parlours outside parks, metro stations, playgrounds, etc. will help people buy products as and when they need it, says an official of Karnataka Milk Federation

5 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
India, Switzerland identify areas of cooperation in defence, nuclear energy: PM Modi

India and Switzerland signed several agreements on October 5, 2026, including one on mobility that would see longer visa durations and student permits

5 Oct 2026 6:35 pm
Flame of hope flickers: Congress after Supreme Court rejects Centres plea on Nicobar petitions in Calcutta High Court

The Opposition partys reaction came after the Supreme Court refused to entertain the Centres plea against the Calcutta High Court order upholding the maintainability of PILs alleging violations of the Forest Rights Act in obtaining consent for the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project

5 Oct 2026 5:47 pm
Interview | Rebecca F. Kuang on challenging the idea of home and homecoming in Taipei Story

Kuang talks about constantly code-switching and choosing a voice depending on the context

5 Oct 2026 5:40 pm
Sheikh Hasinas activities in India principal challenge in planning Bangladesh PMs visit: Humaiyun Kobir

Mr. Kobir, Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs, stresses on the importance of strategic autonomy for Bangladesh; he says India has to appreciate the challenges of a newly elected government in Bangladesh and argues that activities of the exiled leaders of the Awami League will not help India

5 Oct 2026 5:38 pm
Need to create fear in minds of goons committing crimes against women: Supreme Court

A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran said every woman in Delhi-NCR should feel safe even at 11 p.m., while hearing a suo motu case on recent rape cases in the region

5 Oct 2026 5:27 pm
Wayanad township: Second-phase house construction to be completed by October 31

Agriculture Minister T. Siddique said the draw of lots for allotting the houses to the beneficiaries would be held this month.

5 Oct 2026 4:59 pm
Spains Prime Minister calls early election after housing crisis defeat

The defeat infuriated those protesting the countrys increasingly expensive housing market and underscored the difficulties his minority coalition government faces in passing legislation

5 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
Telangana Congress alleges coordinated attempt to remove genuine voters from Hyderabad electoral rolls; seek SIT probe

TPCC urges Hyderabad Police Commissioner to investigate who prepared, printed and distributed the forms, how the electoral details of voters were obtained and whether there was a larger conspiracy aimed at influencing electoral rolls

5 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
Madras High Court begins hearing Tamil Nadu CM Vijays plea to reject election petitions

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan accepts a request made by senior counsel Srinath Sridevan to hear the four applications one after the other

5 Oct 2026 3:55 pm
MPSC protest splits as groups press demands

Aspirants protesting against the Maharashtra Public Service Commission have split into three groups after a delegation met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar joining one groups protest

5 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
Messi visit row: Keralam police chief vets SIT report on alleged irregularities; ex-Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under scanner

SIT reportedly finds serious violations of procedures and recommends action against Abdurahiman under Prevention of Corruption Act

5 Oct 2026 3:40 pm
Congress and NDA clash over viral clip from Sitharamans Andhra Pradesh event

A brief interruption during Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans speech at Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh has triggered a political controversy after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

5 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
Aaditya Thackeray to join Pune MPSC protest, backs demand for chairpersons exit

I have just spoken to Vivekanand Patil. October 6, I will go and sit with the students participating in the MPSC agitation in Pune, Aaditya Thackeray

5 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
Brazil election: Bolsonaro outperforms polls, faces Lula in October 25 runoff

Brazils presidential election is heading to a runoff after Flavio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first round. Neither candidate crossed the 50% mark required for an outright victory. Bolsonaro and Lula will now face each other in the second round on October 25.

5 Oct 2026 3:27 pm
Tamil Nadu byelections: why are only two constituencies going to polls instead of seven?

In all, seven constituencies are without MLAs in Tamil Nadu. But only Madurantakam and Dharapuram will go to the polls on October 6, 2026

5 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
The first-year reset: Why universities need to teach students how to learn again

Why high-achieving students can struggle in college and why universities need to teach them new ways of learning

5 Oct 2026 2:49 pm
Why research literacy matters in medical education

Research literacy involves asking better questions, recognising the limits of available knowledge, and making evidence-based, patient-centred decisions.

5 Oct 2026 2:49 pm
U.S. charges California woman with spying on Taiwan leaders son for China

On Sunday, the FBI arrested California resident Wanying Zhang, 34, at LAX before her flight to China, charging her with acting as an unregistered foreign agent for allegedly spying on the Taiwanese presidents son on behalf of China.

5 Oct 2026 2:39 pm
The three-language formula is creating more problems than it solves

The Supreme Courts interventions in the debate over CBSEs three-language policy have raised important questions about implementation, student workload and the role of English in Indias education system. As schools adapt to the National Education Policy, a larger debate is emerging over whether the three-language formula is practical, and whether a two-language model centred on English and the mother tongue may better serve students.

5 Oct 2026 2:35 pm
Chander Kunj Army flats handover for demolition stalled as AWHO representatives fail to turn up

Army Welfare Housing Organisation reportedly informs district administration officials that it is awaiting authorisation from headquarters in Delhi

5 Oct 2026 2:35 pm