Month: October 2026

Talks between Russia, Ukraine and U.S. ‘planned’ to resume in November in Abu Dhabi

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Talks between Russia, Ukraine and U.S. ‘planned’ to resume in November in Abu Dhabi

File photo of Kremlim spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. | Photo Credit: Reuters Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planned to resume in November in the United Arab Emirates, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday (October 23, 2026). Russia indicated its readiness to resume the talks, which have been at a standstill since…

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Parvinder Awana to head BCCI junior selection committee

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Parvinder Awana to head BCCI junior selection committee

File photo of Parvinder Awana who was appointed as chairman of BCCI junior selection committee. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Former India pacer Parvinder Awana was on Friday (October 23, 2026) appointed chairman of the newly-formed BCCI junior selection committee. Awana played two T20Is for India and featured in 62 First-Class matches, taking 191 wickets….

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Protests against SIR LIVE: March heads towards ECI HQ amid tight security in central Delhi

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Protests against SIR LIVE: March heads towards ECI HQ amid tight security in central Delhi

The march to ECI, called by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR — a people’s collective — started near Gole Dak Khana, at the intersection of Kalibari Marg and Bhai Vir Singh Marg. Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) and the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) have extended their support to the protest, with activists…

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PM Donald Tusk calls for technological cooperation while addressing the India-Poland Business Forum in Bengaluru

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PM Donald Tusk calls for technological cooperation while addressing the India-Poland Business Forum in Bengaluru

“India and Poland should move beyond traditional trade and deepen cooperation in technology, AI and aerospace to strengthen their economies”, Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday (October 23, 2026). Strategic partnership between the two countries should translate into Joint Ventures (JVs), the visiting leader said, addressing the India-Poland Business Forum at Bengaluru. He…

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Poland’s abortion law: What will the new bills change? | Explained

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Poland’s abortion law: What will the new bills change? | Explained

The story so far: Hundreds of women gathered outside Polish Parliament (Sejm) in Warsaw on Thursday (October 22, 2026), braving heavy rain to demand access to free and legal abortion, as demonstrations spread across more than 20 cities in Poland. Signalling rejection of the government’s record, protesters raised pro-choice slogans in a show of anger…

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Jagan to move Supreme Court again over ‘obstruction’ of YSRCP nominees in Andhra local body polls

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Jagan to move Supreme Court again over ‘obstruction’ of YSRCP nominees in Andhra local body polls

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday (October 23, 2026) said the party would approach the Supreme Court again with fresh evidence, alleging that its candidates in the local body elections were still being obstructed through intimidation, attacks, rejection of nominations and forged withdrawal letters….

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Airbnb sets down rules to stop hosts from forcing guests to clean homes

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Airbnb sets down rules to stop hosts from forcing guests to clean homes

Several hosts found the new rule confusing and felt that more flexibility was required [File] | Photo Credit: AP Airbnb, a company that facilitates travel accommodation agreements between private property owners and visitors, introduced a new rule that restrains hosts from making their guests perform too many household chores before they leave. Airbnb hosts, as…

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IND vs NZ T20I series: Sitanshu Kotak lauds Samson, Abhishek’s ‘fearless attitude’ and mind-control

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IND vs NZ T20I series: Sitanshu Kotak lauds Samson, Abhishek’s ‘fearless attitude’ and mind-control

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Friday (October 23, 2026) lavished praise on openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, saying that apart from “power, talent and intent”, the two big-hitters also have immense control on their minds. Kotak said the team management should be appreciated for sticking to Samson and Abhishek despite the social media-fuelled…

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What is the importance of the UN Loss and Damage Fund’s payout to Nepal? | Explained

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What is the importance of the UN Loss and Damage Fund’s payout to Nepal? | Explained

A drone view of mud covered properties following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on August 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Story so far: The United Nations’ climate convention’s Loss and Damage Fund has approved a $21.6 million pay out (approx. ₹205 crore) to the Nepal government to help with rebuilding,…

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