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U.S. lawmakers urge Rubio to question India over handling of CJP protests

October 17, 2026 admin

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. | Photo Credit: Reuters Six U.S. Democratic lawmakers, including Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar, have urged U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise with his Indian interlocutors the alleged excessive use of force during student protests in Delhi and other parts of India. The congresspersons — Mr. Jayapal,…

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Sammy delighted with West Indies’ performance in India

October 17, 2026 admin

Daren Sammy, head coach of the West Indies cricket team, addresses the media ahead of the fifth and final T20 in Bengaluru on October 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar If West Indies manages to become the first team to beat India in a bilateral T20I series at home since February 2019, it…

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Chaminda Vaas roped in as Delhi Capitals fast-bowling coach

October 17, 2026 admin

File photo of Chaminda Vaas. Vaas was roped in as Delhi Capitals fast bowling coach. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Delhi Capitals on Saturday (October 17, 2026) appointed former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas as their fast-bowling coach, adding to the franchise’s revamped support staff ahead of the upcoming IPL season. One of Sri Lanka’s…

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Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlook: Pakistan Finance Minister

October 17, 2026 admin

In an interview on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan had procured enough energy supplies to last through November 2026, and was now planning for the winter months, when household needs typically spike. | Photo Credit: Reuters Pakistan’s Finance Minister on Saturday (October 17, 2026) told AFP…

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North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities

October 17, 2026 admin

Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto North Korea said on Saturday (October 17, 2026) it had successfully tested a new torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance. The Korean Central News Agency said the weapon tested on Thursday (October 15, 2026) was a “super-speed, precisely guided” torpedo system named Zam-2.0….

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Nileshwaram MDMA seizure: two more arrested

October 17, 2026 admin

The Nileshwaram police have arrested two more people in connection with the seizure of 665.67 grams of suspected MDMA reportedly smuggled from Delhi on the Mangaluru Express, taking the total number of arrests in the case to four. The police are investigating possible international links behind the alleged drug trafficking and whether the accused are…

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Madurai Corporation launches complete street policy

October 17, 2026 admin

The Corporation of Madurai has approved the adoption of the Complete Streets Policy, Comprehensive Road and Street Design Guidelines, and Parking Policy, marking a major step towards creating safer, more accessible, climate resilient and people-centric streets. A press release issued on Friday said that the policies were approved by the Corporation Council earlier in June…

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Man sentenced to two years in prison for harassing sister

October 17, 2026 admin

The first Additional Senior Civil Judge and JMFC, Puttur, Devaraj Y.K, on October 15, sentenced a man to two years in prison and remaining two other accused to one year in prison on finding them guilty of assaulting a woman and harassing her in Kuria village of Puttur taluk in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka…

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India Post serves nearly 20 lakh Cheyutha pension beneficiaries every month

October 17, 2026 admin

Chief Post Master General, Telangana Circle, Hyderabad D.S.V.R. Murthy addressing a press conference on the occasion of World Post Day at Dak Sadan in Hyderabad on Friday (October 09, 2026) | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR IIndia Post has significantly expanded its digital services, financial inclusion initiatives and last-mile delivery network across Telangana, serving nearly 20…

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Delhi Police register 25 FIRs over SIR protests since October 2

October 17, 2026 admin

The police have taken action against protesters following repeated incidents of alleged lawlessness during the demonstrations, a police source said. File | Photo Credit: AP The Delhi Police have registered 25 FIRs related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) protests in the national capital since October 2, 2026, with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka…

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