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- Actor Sonali Kulkarni mourns Nana Patekar’s death, recalls their friendship
· Entertainment
Actor Sonali Kulkarni, who has worked with veteran actor Nana Patekar in several Marathi films, said she is still struggling to accept his death. Patekar, 75, died after a…
- Lagos Life Sims Draw Hundreds of Thousands of Young Nigerians to Virtual City
· Gaming & Esports
For many young Nigerians, Lagos Life is more than a browser game. The Nigerian‑made simulation, created by developer Ijeoma Shalom Rayhamen, also known online as Shalom Rayhamen…
- Kenya Reports First Ebola Death Amid Ongoing Congo Outbreak
· Health
Kenya has confirmed its first ever case of Ebola, a Kenyan citizen who had lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) for seven years. Health Minister Aden Duale said…
- Dangote Refinery Stops Petrol Sales to Importers Amid Blending Concerns
· Business & Finance
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has halted the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to major marketers that import petroleum products. An unnamed refinery official told our…
- Yemen’s Government Seeks Tribal Support as Offensive Against Houthis Intensifies
· World
The Yemeni government’s new military push against the Houthis is testing not only the balance of forces but also whether tribes in Houthi‑controlled areas will side with the…
- Keralan Minister Threatens Police Crackdown on Fraudulent Spas After Gang Rape Incident
· India
In Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that the police would take stringent action against illegal spas and those involved in criminal…
- Indore Water Crisis Reveals Decades‑Old Design Fault, Eight Officials Held Accountable
· India
A judicial commission report found that 22 deaths from contaminated drinking water in Indore last December were caused by failures that began in the 1990s. Justice Sushil Kumar…
- Delhi Sets Daily Verification Target for 14,947 BLOs to Accelerate SIR Process
· India
Officials in the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office have directed 14,947 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to verify at least 10 electors each day as part of the Special Intensive…
- India Criticizes Pakistan’s Claims of Counter‑Terrorism at UN
· World
On Wednesday, October 7 2026, India exercised its Right of Reply in the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly to respond to Pakistan’s statements on measures to eliminate…
- Chennai ITAT Grants Full Leave‑Encashment Exemption to Retired Bank Employee
· Law & Justice
A retired bank employee who received leave encashment in 2019‑20 and claimed a Rs 3 lakh exemption in his 2020‑21 return is now allowed to use the higher exemption limit of Rs 25…
- FIA Warns of Possible Entertainment Restrictions at Singapore Grand Prix if Haze Intensifies
· Sports
The FIA has said that if the haze over Singapore worsens, there could be "some restrictions" on outdoor entertainment during the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, but the race…
- Delhi HC Seeks Response on Petition for Independent Probe of Verma’s Alleged Slap
· India
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notices to Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma and the Delhi Police, asking them to reply to a petition that calls for an independent…
- Sheng Siong’s Facial Recognition Tech Leads to Jail Term for 12‑Time Shoplifter
· Technology
Leong Seek Yuen, 45, was arrested at Sheng Siong after 12 shoplifting incidents. Facial‑recognition CCTV flagged her return; she received one‑week jail.
- Hong Kong Seize First Innings Lead After Winning Toss Against Malaysia
· Sports
Hong Kong won the toss, chose to bat first, and reached 21/0 after 2.1 overs in the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier B 2026 match against Malaysia.
- Nobel Prizes Highlight the Limits of Individual Recognition
· Opinion & Analysis
Winning a Nobel Prize is a mark of great prestige, but the award is limited to a small number of recipients, leaving many deserving scientists unacknowledged. The Nobel…
- 17‑Year‑Old Driver of Audi Kills Man in Delhi Accident
· India
At about 2 a.m. on October 4, a 17‑year‑old boy drove an Audi in the Kishangarh area of Delhi to celebrate his birthday. The vehicle struck a 45‑year‑old pedestrian, Uma Shankar…
- Supernumerary Seats Scheme Boosts Women’s Enrollment at IITs to 20%
· Education
The Supernumerary Seats Scheme (SSS), launched in 2018, was designed to improve gender ratios among undergraduate engineering students at India’s 23 Indian Institutes of…
- Amazon Announces Small‑Scale Store Division Layoffs Amid Ongoing Restructuring
· Business & Finance
Amazon has announced another round of job cuts that will affect fewer than 1,000 white‑collar employees, mainly within its Stores division that manages the company’s core…
- Supreme Court Orders Centre to Form Committee on Unethical Pharma Marketing
· India
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union government to form an expert committee to examine a statutory mechanism to curb unethical pharmaceutical marketing and to submit…
- Messi to Play Final Argentina Match in Friendly vs. Benin
· Sports
Lionel Messi will appear in Argentina colours for the last time in a friendly match against Benin tonight in Buenos Aires. Coach Lionel Scaloni said it would be an unforgettable…
- IAF Demonstrated Rapid Strike Capability During Operation Sindoor, Chief Highlights Air Power’s Role
· India
In the early hours of May 7, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) struck two terror sites in Pakistan’s Punjab province: Markaz Subhanallah in Bahawalpur and Markaz Taiba near…
- Supreme Court Demands Delhi Golf Club Clarify Membership Selection Process
· India
The Supreme Court ordered the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) to disclose the procedures it uses to select members within a week. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the club’s…
- Trial of Two Former NSW Nurses Over Antisemitic Comments Postponed to November
· Law & Justice
A trial involving two former NSW Health nurses accused of making antisemitic remarks to an Israeli influencer has been delayed. Ahmad Rashad Nadir, 28, and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 27…
- Cambodian Workers Make Premier League Shirts for Less Than £1 an Hour
· Sports
Workers in Cambodia are earning less than £1 an hour to produce official football shirts for major clubs, according to a BBC Sport investigation. The report traced authentic…
- EU Urges Diversification of India‑Europe Trade Routes Amid Hormuz Shipping Concerns
· World
The European Union has endorsed the India‑Middle East‑Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a way to diversify trade routes and strengthen India‑Europe connectivity. European…
- BJP Leader Nitin Nabin Accuses Rahul Gandhi of ‘Anarchist Mindset’ Amid Delhi Protest
· Politics
BJP president Nitin Nabin said on Thursday that Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other non‑NDA members in Delhi were nursing an "anarchist mindset" and attempting to…
- MSRTC Begins Dadar‑Navi Mumbai Airport Buses as Airlines Oppose Adani Shift
· India
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik flagged off a Dadar–Navi Mumbai International Airport bus service on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, while airlines protested Adani Airports’ plan to…
- Taylor’s 100th T20I Wicket and 64‑run Knock Steer Windies to 3‑0 Sweep of Zimbabwe
· Sports
West Indies veteran Stafanie Taylor became only the fourth woman to reach 3,000 T20I runs and 100 wickets when the Caribbean side beat Zimbabwe by eight…
- UK Keeps Consulate Open in East Jerusalem, Renames It as Mission
· World
British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband announced that the United Kingdom’s consulate in occupied East Jerusalem will remain open, albeit on a reduced scale, and will be renamed the…
- Yankees Lose ALDS Game 3, Extending World Series Drought to 17 Seasons
· Sports
The New York Yankees were eliminated from the postseason when they fell 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on…