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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones as Egypt weighs defensive support

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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones as Egypt weighs defensive support

Saudi Arabia said on Saturday (October 17, 2026) that it had intercepted a fresh wave of incoming drones, as its ally Egypt weighed sending the kingdom help in defending against repeated attacks from Yemen’s Houthis. Riyadh leads a military coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government in its war with the Houthis, and a military spokesman…

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Four, including 2 juveniles, held for stealing cash from ATM in Arumbakkam

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Four, including 2 juveniles, held for stealing cash from ATM in Arumbakkam

Four, including two juveniles, were held for allegedly stealing cash from a private bank’s ATM in Arumbakkam by pasted a black sticker over the cash dispensing slot to prevent money from coming out. The police said Godavari, 77, of Subbarao Nagar in Choolaimedu attempted to withdraw ₹10,000 from a private bank’s ATM on MMDA Colony…

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CM to decide on investigation into ‘sting operation’: Rayaraddi

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Basavaraj Rayaraddi | Photo Credit: File Photo Minister for Higher Education Basavaraj Rayaraddi has said that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will take an appropriate decision on the investigation into the alleged sting operation. Speaking to presspersons in Dharwad on Friday, Mr. Rayaraddi said that while some leaders had sought a CBI probe, others had demanded…

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Farmers’ associations observe fast in Villupuram

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Representatives of various farmers’ associations under the banner of the Tamizhaga Vivayasayigal Pathukappu Sangam on Friday observed a fast at Thiruchitrambalam Road in Vanur in Villupuram district in support of their charter of demands. The protesters urged the Tamil Nadu government to constitute a special committee to examine issues concerning Auroville. Among other demands, they…

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Lionel Messi scores twice, adds assist to propel Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over Atlanta United

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Lionel Messi scores twice, adds assist to propel Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over Atlanta United

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates his second goal against Atlanta United during the second half of an MLS soccer match on October 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Lionel Messi scored two second-half goals 4 minutes apart after a first-half assist, and Inter Miami cruised to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United. Neither team…

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U.S. President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law, says Marco Rubio

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U.S. President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law, says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before boarding a plane en route to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as he embarks on a trip to Uzbekistan and India, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on October 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump wants to take a 60-day period to…

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Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base

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Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base

File photo of Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty. | Photo Credit: AFP Canada’s Defence Minister said on Saturday (October 17, 2026) that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire. “I’m saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a…

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Anti-CEC protest LIVE | CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke released by Delhi court after signing peace bond

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Anti-CEC protest LIVE | CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke released by Delhi court after signing peace bond

Security personnel keeping vigil at Election Commission of India while women representatives from AIDWA, SFI, KYS and other groups carried out a protest march against sexual harassment of women protestors and SIR, outside the Delhi Police Headquarters, New Delhi on October 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet…

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Telangana CM Revanth seeks film stars’ help to prepare people for El Nino challenges

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Telangana CM Revanth seeks film stars’ help to prepare people for El Nino challenges

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that film starts and other influential personalities’ connection with the public could help communicate the importance of conserving water and using electricity judiciously. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT With the El Nino posing challenges to Telangana through shortfall in monsoon…

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Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

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Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris on Saturday (October 17, 2026) as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters who joined nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of high school students’ grievances. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s office reported “a growing number of violent…

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