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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
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
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
U.S. missions in West Asia issue security alert over possible Iran-backed attacks

Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions, read an advisory

19 Oct 2026 6:49 pm
France protest: Prime Minister calls for localised curfews in cities to curb rioting, looting

On October 17, 2026, despite scenes of severe violence and extensive property damage, no one was killed, and that is a miracle, said the French PM as he defended the work of police officers faced with violent groups of people

19 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
Germany condemns France protest violence

Berlin warned citizens in France to exercise caution after more than 2,500 people were arrested in weekend protests over the cost of living that saw town halls and shops looted and set ablaze

19 Oct 2026 5:10 pm
UN experts urge Israel to protect West Bank olive farmers

The experts urged Israel to ensure that is forces protect Palestinian farmers from settler attacks and refrain from interference with their access to land

19 Oct 2026 5:06 pm
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel ready to strike enemies at moments notice

I say to our enemies: Do not test us -- you will receive harsher blows than you have suffered to date, Benjamin Netanyahu said

19 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
Houthi rebels strike government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 fighters

The rebels fired ballistic missiles on the al-Alam military camp in the southern province of Shabwa

19 Oct 2026 4:22 pm
U.K. defence bosses homes targeted by pro-Palestinian group

The List claimed responsibility for attacks on properties linked to Leonardo, Ultra Intelligence & Communications and Keysight, as police investigate the vandalism

19 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
Baby orangutan rescued in India repatriated to Indonesia

The orangutan was repatriated from Gujarat and arrived at Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, where officials from the Consulate General of India attended a reception organised by Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry

19 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
China imposes export controls on tunnel-boring machines sought by India, citing national security

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Monday, October 19, in an announcement that, it was introducing export controls on tunnel-boring machines and related items and optimising and adjusting export-control measures for certain dredgers and related items.

19 Oct 2026 3:53 pm
Ukraine received 'no early warning' of Russian strikes: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russia launched 16 ballistic missiles at the Kyiv region and more than 200 drones across the war-torn country, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

19 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
France Protests: 1800 arrested as Macron refuses Interior ministers resignation

At least 1,800 people have been arrested as violent protests sweep France amid public anger over rising living costs and poor school conditions. President Emmanuel Macron has rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuezs resignation and ordered a review of security failures.

19 Oct 2026 3:15 pm