Month: October 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits power grid again

October 19, 2026 admin

Russia launched new attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday (October 19, 2026), adding that Kyiv again received no early warning of the attack from partner countries that previously shared that intelligence. Mr. Zelenskyy is grappling with recent Washington moves benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin,…

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Arrived obliges in Golconda St. Leger, passes away shortly afterwards

October 19, 2026 admin

A sombre looking Trevor receiving the winner’s trophy from HRC chairman R. Surender Reddy. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha’s colt Arrived, ridden by P. Trevor, won the Golconda St. Leger (Gr. 2), pillar to post, the main attraction of Monday’s (Oct. 19) races. Arrived gave his owners a classic victory to cherish, but the joy soon turned…

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El Nino effect: Prepare micro level contingency plans to avert drinking water, electricity shortages, says Telangana Chief Secretary

October 19, 2026 admin

Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Monday (October 19, 2026) directed officials to chart micro level contingency plans to prevent drinking water and electricity shortages in view of El Niño effect. At a video conference held by the top official on Monday (October 19, 2026) on the prevailing conditions due to the weather phenomena and…

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Heavy rain causes flooding in a few localities in west Velachery

October 19, 2026 admin

A tree had fallen in Dhandeeswaram Nagar main road in Velachery on October 18, 2026 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The heavy rains which lashed on Saturday (October 17, 2026) night resulted in stagnation of water in a few localities of west Velachery despite the presence of storm water drain network. The residents of AGS…

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Delhi protest: CJP leaders’ judicial custody extended by two days

October 19, 2026 admin

Security personnel present outside the Mandir Marg Police Station ahead of the bail hearing of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, in New Delhi on October 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were on Monday (October 19, 2026) sent to judicial…

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Ranji Trophy: Pradosh’s ton puts Tamil Nadu in the driver’s seat

October 19, 2026 admin

Pradosh Ranjan Paul slammed a gritty 136 (279b, 12×4) to help Tamil Nadu secure a healthy 179-run lead over Uttarakhand on day two of the second-round Ranji Trophy (Elite Group-D) clash in Chennai on Monday (October 19, 2026). Also read | Ranji Trophy: Gurjapneet Singh, Sai Kishore star as Tamil Nadu enjoys near-perfect day Known…

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Ranji trophy: Hyderabad leads by 169 runs at stumps on Day-2

October 19, 2026 admin

If Andhra seized the initiative on day one, Hyderabad needed little time to wrest it back in their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 clash at the ACA Stadium in Mulapadu on Monday. Mohammed Siraj set the tone early, a pinpoint yorker sending Abhishek Reddy’s off stump cartwheeling with the first ball of the day. He extracted both…

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Ranji Trophy: Karnataka and Saurashtra share the spoils on day two

October 19, 2026 admin

Honours were even between Karnataka and Saurashtra on day two of their Ranji Trophy match at the Alur Grounds near here on Monday. From an overnight 281 for eight, Karnataka finished on 342, with Manvanth Kumar completing his maiden First Class century (135, 214b, 11×4, 6×6). Saurashtra began its reply strongly as Hetvik Kotak (46,…

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Bihar council polls: 3 FIRs against JD(U) MLA Anant Singh, Jan Suraaj nominee Anuj Singh

October 19, 2026 admin

JD(U) MLA Anant Singh campaigns for Jan Suraaj MLC candidate Anuj Singh for the MLC election, in Patna on October 15, 2026 | Photo Credit: ANI Three FIRs have been registered against JD(U) MLA Anant Singh and Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh for alleged poll code violations and law-and-order norms during campaigning for the…

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

October 19, 2026 admin

People ride a motorbike past burning garbage in the southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen, on October 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. missions across West Asia have issued a security alert advising American nationals to “exercise heightened vigilance,” citing Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and the potential for Iran and its allies to launch…

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