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U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' says Italy PM Giorgia Meloni

The United States and Russia agreed last week that Moscow would initially supply more than 3,00,000 metric tonnes of diesel to U.S. and global markets

14 Oct 2026 5:13 pm
Saudi Supreme Court sets aside Sri Lankan migrant workersdeath penalty

A fresh sentence is expected in the case, senior lawyer and Presidents Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma, who was on the team sent to Riyadh by the Sri Lankan government, told The Hindu

14 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
India, U.S. ironing out differences on trade deal; nearing 'landing point': Jaishankar

India and the U.S. have been in talks since early 2025 on the proposed trade pact to address tariff friction, eliminate non-tariff barriers, and boost bilateral market access.

14 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
Frankfurt-Delhi Air India flight diverted to Jaipur following bomb threat

Security teams sweep the jet at Jaipur airport as investigators probe the threat and verify passenger safety after the diversion

14 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Frankfurt-Delhi Air India Dreamliner diverted to Jaipur following bomb threat

Security teams sweep the jet at Jaipur airport as investigators probe the threat and verify passenger safety after the diversion

14 Oct 2026 12:48 pm
India maps 28 ladakh sites; China says it doesnt recognise U.T of Ladakh

India and China have locked horns after New Delhi standardised the names of 28 geographic features in Ladakh, including several near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Beijing rejected the move as illegal and void, stating it has never recognised the Union Territory of Ladakh created in 2019. New Delhi dismissed the objections, standing firm on its domestic administrative sovereignty.

14 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
U.S. judge backs CNN, MS Now, Politico access to White House

District Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that the Trump administration must grant the journalists access to the White House while the lawsuit filed by the three outlets against the ban proceeds

14 Oct 2026 12:20 pm
Saudi says Houthi attacks sparked Aramco fire, wounded 4 in Riyadh

A Saudi Energy Ministry official said an administrative building belonging to oil giant Aramco in Dhahran was struck on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) evening, resulting in a limited fire but no casualties or fatalities

14 Oct 2026 12:09 pm
Heavy Russian strikes on Ukraine kill six, cut power in Kyiv

The attacks on multiple regions came after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had received no warning from Western allies before a Russian strike on a Kyiv power plant.

14 Oct 2026 12:03 pm
What is New York Citys Click to Cancelrule, and does India have asimilarpolicy?

It can feel effortless to sign up online for a gym membership, a grocery subscription, a mobile phone plan, or a magazine delivery. When one wants to cancel the same service, however, the process is often so convoluted and time-consuming that customers end up keeping a subscription theyd prefer to eliminate

14 Oct 2026 11:53 am
Indias trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion in 2026

Two-way trade between January and September was up 25.4% to $144.45 billion, while Indias imports from China continued to rise, up 23.3% to $125.19 billion

14 Oct 2026 11:43 am
OpenAI fires employee after finding recording device in conference room

The ChatGPT-maker noted that it used its models to understand the device and where it had come from

14 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Japanese journalist arrested in Russia's Sakhalin region on spying charges

The arrest comes amid a spike in tensions between Russia and Japan following Putin's August trip to the Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries

14 Oct 2026 11:12 am
Why Keralam has launched Indias first ecosystem Red List assessment

Kerala State Biodiversity Boards Red List Assessment of Ecosystems project aims to transform conservation efforts from isolated species preservation to proactive, landscape-wide management

14 Oct 2026 10:42 am
Linking Madras, Cuddalore, and Calcutta

A visit to Fort St. David in Cuddalore, now a heritage guesthouse, reveals an unexpected link to colonial Calcutta through Dr H.E. Busteed, author of Echoes from Old Calcutta

14 Oct 2026 10:16 am
Deeply unfortunate: Sheikh Hasina on Bangladesh skipping India-hosted BRICS summit

Questioning Bangladesh PM Rahmans decision, Ms. Hasina said that a responsible government should open doors for the country, not close them

14 Oct 2026 10:05 am
Harmanpreet A leader who took India to uncharted terrains

She is someone who has enjoyed captaincy. And it was a job she did rather well. She transformed the team and mentored and backed the new kids

14 Oct 2026 9:34 am
Trump says Taiwan to buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline

Trump said Taiwan would also invest $4.4 billion into the project, and comes as Taipei seeks to secure Washington's favour amid tensions with China

14 Oct 2026 9:09 am
Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for cancer: What is lung adenocarcinoma?

Pope Leo XIV was elected as the head of the Roman Catholic Church in May 2025.

14 Oct 2026 8:33 am
Indian airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabian cities till Oct 17

While announcing cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah till October 17, Air India also said it was closely monitoring and assessing the developments in the region to resume safe operations

14 Oct 2026 7:12 am
U.S. State Secretary Rubio to visit India for energy talks next week; visit to Jamnagar on cards

Mr. Rubio will first visit Samarkand in Uzbekistan, and will then travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar

14 Oct 2026 5:48 am
Zelenskyy to visit Britain as Burnham pledges fresh support for Ukraine

The meeting comes at a difficult time for the Ukrainian President, days after the U.S. made a deal with Russia for diesel exports and U.S. President Donald Trump said Mr. Zelenskyy should be replaced as Ukraines leader

14 Oct 2026 4:01 am
Pope Leo has lung cancer, lower lobe of right lung removed: Vatican

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a lung nodule and the Vatican said the operation was completed successfully, on schedule and as planned

14 Oct 2026 2:33 am
India-U.S. ties and the hurdle of American unilateralism

Washington wants a subservient India, but New Delhi must draw the line

14 Oct 2026 1:25 am
Indias problem of overtreatment and overmedication

Unnecessary tests, prescriptions and procedures are part of the growing overtreatment problem

14 Oct 2026 1:23 am
Modi speaks to Carney, says India and Canada contribute to stable, prosperous world

The two Prime Ministers had a phone call as senior Canadian Ministers are in Delhi for talks; India steps up its middle power engagement

13 Oct 2026 11:41 pm
BIMSTEC adopts Delhi Declaration to counter terrorism

Meeting of Home Ministers calls for action against terror financing, recruitment and misuse of emerging technologies; Bangladesh sends senior Home Ministry official instead of its Home Minister

13 Oct 2026 11:07 pm
Brain damage to toddler: Health Department refers medical negligence case against hospital to Karnataka Medical Council

During the procedure, the toddler suffered a cardiac arrest in the operation theatre and subsequently sustained severe brain injury due to lack of oxygen.

13 Oct 2026 11:05 pm
Hospitals, police refuse to share medico legal case details with protesters injured in detention

Patients forced to run between hospitals and police, seeking access to MLC copies; hospitals document injuries, but sources say they are pressured not to share information during protests

13 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
Political resistance against vote chori will continue, not as parallel protests but as one movement: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi hosted leaders from 16 Opposition parties, civil society and student activists in a bid to coordinate diverse strands of the agitation; sources said CJP leaders did not attend despite an invitation

13 Oct 2026 10:53 pm
Mamatas party files police complaint over alleged knife attack attempt on former CM near her home

There were no reports of any injuries to the former Chief Minister

13 Oct 2026 10:47 pm
Former Supreme Court judge calls for constitutional safeguards to ensure ECIs independence

Constitution; K. Balakrishnan Nair, former Kerala High Court judge, says the removal of voters during the special intensive revision violated the principles of natural justice; writer K.R. Meera expresses faith in youth-led protests to restore democracy and brotherhood

13 Oct 2026 10:46 pm
Special trains from Keralam for festival season announced

The special trains are headed to Bengaluru, Kolkata and back

13 Oct 2026 10:42 pm
Nedumbassery accident: Keralam Home Minister says govt. will ensure maximum punishment for accused

Ramesh Chennithala dismisses allegations of victims family members that attempts have been made to scuttle the probe into the case; he says someone is apparently trying to mislead them

13 Oct 2026 10:39 pm
India asks its nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain calm and vigilant

Saudi Arabia has been facing a series of deadly drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure by Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels

13 Oct 2026 10:38 pm
Kudumbashrees focus on nutrition as part of Poshan Maah observance

It has been organising food festivals featuring dishes made using millets, tubers, and various kinds of leaves in wards and panchayats for the past month

13 Oct 2026 10:32 pm
Police action against protesting students in Mangaluru condemned

Mr. Ashtagi said the universitys decision to hold examinations during the Dasara holidays had disregarded students religious sentiments, festive celebrations and academic interests.

13 Oct 2026 10:32 pm
KKCCI invites Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to inaugurate Diamond Jubilee celebrations

The three-day celebrations will mark 60 years of the Chambers contribution to trade, industry and the development of the Kalyana Karnataka region.

13 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
INDIA blocs March for Democracy sees a massive mobilisation effort by Congress

MPs opened their homes to workers, many of whom reached Delhi by dodging police barricades; party says its year-long organisational overhaul made the mobilisation possible

13 Oct 2026 10:27 pm
Russia hits no energy targets in Ukraine for first time since Trump's 'truce'

Russias Defence Ministry, in its daily summary of overnight strikes, made no mention of Ukrainian energy facilities

13 Oct 2026 10:24 pm