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Saudi coalition says two pilots killed in chopper crash near Yemen

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The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis on Sunday (October 18, 2026) said two pilots were killed when their helicopter crashed near the Yemen border, after the Iran-backed group said it shot the aircraft down. The coalition blamed a “technical malfunction” for the incident, which inflicted its first military fatalities since the long-running war with the…

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Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad shades the early part; Andhra takes control at the end

October 18, 2026 admin

A day of shifting momentum at the scenic ACA Stadium in Mulapadu saw Hyderabad take early control in its Ranji Trophy 2026-27 clash with Andhra, only for the home side to claw its way back after lunch. Tanmay Agarwal got the match going, using the pace of the ball to flick one to the boundary….

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JSS AHER delegation visits Japan’s AIST

October 18, 2026 admin

A delegation from JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, with officials of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan, during their recent visit. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement In a step towards strengthening its international research and innovation ecosystem, a delegation from JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research…

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France’s Macron to give address in wake of violent protests

October 18, 2026 admin

A protester holds a board with a photo of French President Emmanuel Macron in front of a burning tourism office during a demonstration against rising living costs and in solidarity with students’ grievances in Lyon, France, on October 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP French President Emmanuel Macron was to give a televised address at…

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Lady Scarlet obliges in feature event

October 18, 2026 admin

Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha’s filly Lady Scarlet, ridden by Antony Raj S, won the Mayor Baburao Sanas Memorial Million powered by SRS Group, the main event of Sunday’s (Oct. 18) races here. The winner is owned by M/s. Jaisal Singh, Geoffrey B. Nagpal, Angad Singh rep. Mukteshwar Rac. LLP & Maloji Bhosale. 1. NATIONALISTIC PLATE (1,600m): BEYOND STARS (A. Sandesh) 1, Okinayume (Neeraj)…

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Arrived for the Golconda St. Leger

October 18, 2026 admin

The four-year-old colt Arrived, who ran third in his last outing, should make amends in the Golconda St. Leger (Gr. II), the last classic event of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races to be held here on Monday (Oct. 19). 1. NIJINSKY PLATE (Div. I) (1,200m), Maiden 3-y-o and upward, rated 20 to 45 (Cat. III), 1.50…

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Ranji Trophy: Deshpande scalps four as Mumbai shoots out Himachal for 140

October 18, 2026 admin

Tushar Deshpande continued his rich vein of form with a four-wicket haul as Mumbai bowled Himachal Pradesh out for 140 before reaching 107 for two on the opening day of its Ranji Trophy Group D fixture at the Luhnu Cricket Ground on Sunday. Coming off a thumping, bonus-point win against Chandigarh, Mumbai picked up from…

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‘Chorus of the Coast’ aboard cruise boat offers distinctive cultural experience to participants

October 18, 2026 admin

Musicians perform at ‘Chorus of the Coast — The Homecoming Show’ organised recently aboard the Abbakka Queen cruise boat on Phalguni (Gurupura) River in Mangaluru. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Indie Sound Trail (IST) and Art Kanara Trust organised “Chorus of the Coast — The Homecoming Show” aboard the Abbakka Queen cruise boat on Phalguni (Gurupura)…

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Modi, Amit Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar will pay price for ‘vote chori’: Rahul Gandhi in Goa

October 18, 2026 admin

LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi being greeted at Dabolim Airport, Goa, on October 18, 2026. Credit: X/@INCIndia Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (October 18, 2026) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar will face justice and pay the price for ‘vote chori’. Mr. Gandhi joined the…

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Stud Poker, Royal Legacy, Time And Tide, Encino, Sovereign King and Wanganui shine

October 18, 2026 admin

Stud Poker, Royal Legacy, Time And Tide, Encino, Sovereign King and Wanganui shone when the horses were exercised here on Sunday morning (Oct. 18). Outer sand: 600m: Oxytocin (rb) 45.5. Easy. Badshaah (rb) 45. Moved freely. Black Eagle (rb) 42.5. Pleased. Frederika (rb) 42. In fine nick. 1000m: Mandalay (Aleemuddin) 1-12.5, 600/44.5. In fine shape….

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