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Bangladesh is celebrating Durga Puja under extensive security arrangements, as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir greeted Hindus at home and abroad, stressing communal harmony and equal rights for people of all faiths. Mr. Rahman on Friday (October 16, 2026) urged the Hindu community to celebrate the festival with joy, confidence…
Former Keralam Chief Minisster Pinarayi Vijayan | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday (October 17, 2026) pasted a summons outside the residence of Keralam Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, asking him to appear for questioning on October 23 in connection with the CMRL-linked money-laundering case. The ED issued the summons on…
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. File | Photo Credit: ANI A top military commander in Pakistan has criticised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks that any future terrorist act originating from the country will draw an even “stronger response”. “To those who harbour hostile designs across our borders, our stance remains resolute and unambiguous. There is…
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Image used for representation purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India is expected to keep importing Russian crude at close to current levels after U.S. President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs mandated by a new law on major buyers of Russian oil, analysts said. Mr. Trump issued an executive order late on Friday…
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As part of Dasara festivities, Women and Children Dasara sub committee has organised a unique ‘Cooking without Fire’ competition on October 13 from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. at J.K. Ground. Interested women above 18 years of age can register their name on or before October 12 before 6 p.m. Late entries will not allowed….
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Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to waive a new package of sanctions on Russia is a “historic moment”, a Russian presidential envoy said on Saturday (October 17, 2026). Mr. Trump signed an executive order on Friday (October 16, 2026) that waived sweeping U.S. sanctions and tariffs…
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The busy Karumandapam road in Tiruchi witnesses chaotic traffic almost every day. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY The city stretch of the Tiruchi-Dindgul Highway is emerging as yet another risky section for commuters with several congested intersections between the Periya Milaguparai and Dheeran Nagar. Although the State Highways Department had strengthened and built a concrete…
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A view of the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Five former cricketers have been interviewed for the vacant position on the senior men’s selection committee, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) looking to fill the spot left by Ajit Agarkar, who opted against seeking a renewal of…
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M.K. Stalin. File | Photo Credit: S. Siva Saravanan A meeting of DMK MPs on Saturday (October 17, 2026) demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that he had overseen the deletion of voters’ names under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), overriding the objections of the other two Election Commissioners. “He…
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AI policy in the United States, under President Donald Trump, has relied primarily on voluntary industry pledges and executive orders intended to sustain an AI boom that tech leaders say is driving the country’s economy. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, confirmed on Friday (October 16, 2026) that it…
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