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Sebastien Lecornu will meet with representatives from five unions on October 21 morning to discuss ways and means to guarantee the essential freedom to demonstrate according to a letter sent to the organisations

Eighteen platoons, each comprising 28 cadets, along with two horse platoons, will participate in the parade

Elon Musks remarks came after SpaceX posted net income of $4.4 billion for the July-September period, compared with a loss of $1.1 billion a year earlier

In thousands of families with special needs children, parents are haunted by the question: who after me?. There is an urgent need for better support for caregivers and facilities for those with special needs, say parents and experts

Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), Mr. Trump said India and the U.S. were pretty close to making a trade deal

Unlike new EV manufacturing, which rewards scale and centralisation, retrofitment rewards distribution through local workshops, technicians and entrepreneurship; with the right training, neighbourhood mechanic shops can become certified retrofitters, absorbing the existing workforce

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi Governments citizen-centric approach places public health, safety, and welfare at its core

Anti-terror police have been called in to investigate the suspected arson of the town hall in the central city of Limoges, a listed building dating back to 1883 whose roof and belfry collapsed when it was engulfed by fire on October 17

The announcement from NATO came after Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that a U.S. military plane had started to patrol the Black Sea following a plea for help after recent drone attacks

The war sparked by the attacks has sent oil prices to over $100 a barrel compared with below $70 a barrel before hostilities began, while damage to Gulf refineries has helped push diesel prices to record highs

The Crime Branch will now investigate two cases against the CJP leaders. The other case linked to Mr. Das and Mr. Ranka allegedly entering the Jantar Mantar area was transferred to the Crime Branch

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The weather stations in Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam recorded 12 cm and 11 cm of rainfall respectively, followed by Taramani (10 cm) Madhavaram (9 cm), Villivakkam and Nandanam (8 cm)

The Special Cells statement does not establish whether the pistol allegedly transported by the accused has been conclusively linked to the firing incident or whether the alleged attempt to arrange the shooters escape was successful

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both sides welcomed the progress made in negotiations on the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement and reaffirmed their commitment to working towards its early conclusion

The Winter Action Plan will remain in force from November 1 to February 28 and include curbs on construction and demolition activities, AI-based monitoring of construction sites, 50% work from home and staggered office timings

Kyiv last week reported restrictions to the service, which it sees as crucial to fending off Moscow's invasion, shortly after Trump criticised Ukraine and urged it to stop targeting Russian oil refineries.

In a separate bid, the Eknath Shinde-led faction staged its own event in Goregaon, as rally participants urged accountability from officials and warned of political consequences if justice for students amid recent paper leaks is not delivered

Justice Anup J. Bhambhani, in an order passed on September 21, observed that merely using an insurance companys name or trademark to identify it in social media posts did not, in the circumstances of the case, amount to trademark infringement

The remarks by the Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, come at a time after a section of leaders of his own party condemned attacks on the book stalls set up by the Left parties at Durga Puja pandals

Singareni management issued orders on evening of October 19 implementing the revised pay structure after securing the approval of the companys Board. The orders were issued by Director (Personnel) Gautam Potru

The captain produced a defiant display and showcased his batting skills as South Africa recovered from a precarious 110-6 in the morning session on the third day to declare on 425-9 before taking an Australian wicket prior to stumps, an emphatic response to their heavy defeat in last weeks first test

Not even a tiny bit of enriched nuclear material will leave Iran; such materials constitute a major asset and national wealth for the Iranian people, intended for use within the country, says Mr. Rezaei, Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council

The world No. 5 Indian pair of Satwik and Chirag bounced back to win the second game before going down against the French pair of Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov 19-21, 21-18, 13-21 in just over an hour

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

He was a genial and guiding hand at the Sportstar desk for more than three decades

We moved those injured to private hospitals because we realised that the best treatment could be provided there so that there is no more loss of life. I am happy to announce that there was no death among the 25 injured in the stampede. We decided on the spot. There is nothing controversial behind this, says West Bengal CM

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

HERC grants Eleven Power 25-year licence to distribute power in Gurugram, Nuh; Power Minister says State will contest move before tribunal; staff allege decision will undermine State-owned firm

India must do better at detecting and preventing data breaches

Economic woes have fuelled public discontent in France under Macron

The incident occurred in the SGNP's Chena beat in the Yeoor Range, Thane, police said. After being alerted, forest department personnel along with police teams rushed to the spot for inspection

Higher Education Minister had announced in Assembly that the honorarium for guest lecturers would be hiked by 5,000 to 35,000

The test of RSS 2.0 lies in demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and protecting Indias pluralist traditions

The submission followed an NGT order on a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu Fly Ash Brick and Blocks Manufacturers Association, which had sought clarity on the CPCBs role in conducting regular audits of fly ash generated by thermal power plants

The T3 Terminal has been reeling under delays, and the deadline was recently pushed from December 2026 to April 2027

If even a legally recognised mosque cannot be protected, what safeguards remain for others? says Mirwaiz

A resident says the temporary bus terminus gets flooded even after light rain and does not have any proper paved platform; commuters want the CMDA to construct the new bus terminus soon

Regional partnerships can help businesses unlock the potential of the India-U.K. trade pact

While the ECI need not accept every allegation made by political parties, constitutional authority cannot substitute for verifiable evidence

The Minister says that all districts are instructed to take up precautionary measures to achieve three objectives of preventing the spread of diseases during the monsoon, preventing deaths and ensuring uninterrupted medical services

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

Deliberate alteration of Sanatan customs and hurting of religious sentiments: The festival of Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is a highly sacred event governed by ancient Hindu rituals, scriptures and longstanding traditions

The court sets aside an order granting succession certificate in favour of the relatives of a deceased priest to get the claim amount of a fixed deposit made by the priest

The court directs the Madurai Regional Passport Officer to consider and dispose of the application for the renewal of passport in 3 months

He wants the State government to clarify whether the media reports about constructing the Secretariat at Pallavan Illam are true