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Kashmir-born filmmaker held in U.S. likely to be freed soon, says family

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Kashmir-born filmmaker held in U.S. likely to be freed soon, says family

Sheikh Arfat was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (File photo used for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Kashmir-born filmmaker Sheikh Arfat, 42, detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is likely to be set free soon, according to his family.   “The family is pursuing the case and…

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Tap space-tech start-ups’ capabilities for major projects of Indian space programme: G. Madhavan Nair

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Tap space-tech start-ups’ capabilities for major projects of Indian space programme: G. Madhavan Nair

Former ISRO Chairman G. Madhavan Nair says ISRO alone has the capability to achieve the aims of landing an Indian astronaut on the moon or building India’s space station.  (File photo) The talents and resources of space-tech start-ups should be tapped for flagship initiatives such as landing an Indian astronaut on the moon and building…

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France suspends use of stun grenades to police student protests

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France suspends use of stun grenades to police student protests

The French government said on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) it ‌was pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests, after a 15-year-old ​boy’s hand was blown off during a clash with riot police, fuelling protesters’ accusations of police brutality. Protests showed ⁠no sign of easing, with more than 500 schools closed…

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Beant Singh assassination: Centre opposes commutation of Balwant Singh Rajoana’s death sentence

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Beant Singh assassination: Centre opposes commutation of Balwant Singh Rajoana’s death sentence

Balwant Singh Rajoana. File | Photo Credit: Akhillesh Kumar The Centre has opposed a plea by death-row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana seeking commutation of the death sentence awarded to him in the 1995 assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. Also read | Beant Singh assassination: Supreme Court refuses interim relief for Rajoana Rajoana,…

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ISRO scientists lead space awareness rally in Rajamahendravaram

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ISRO scientists lead space awareness rally in Rajamahendravaram

Students, academicians, bureaucrats led by Scientists of the ISRO’s Satish Dhavan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota, on Wednesday took out a space awareness rally in in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday to highlight India’s achievements in space science . The rally was held ahead of the two-day International Space Week celebrations scheduled to be celebrated in Anam Kalakendram in Rajamahendravaram…

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Focus on skill development and digital education, Telangana Governor urges higher education institutions

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Focus on skill development and digital education, Telangana Governor urges higher education institutions

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla addressing the 27th Convocation of Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University, in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has called upon higher educational institutions to focus on skill development, digital education and inclusive learning. Speaking at the 27th convocation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) on Wednesday, he appreciated the…

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Modi’s 25 years in public life a ‘golden’ chapter in India’s democratic history: Amit Shah

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Modi’s 25 years in public life a ‘golden’ chapter in India’s democratic history: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha – Seva Jyoti Yatra’ programme, to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public life and service, in Gurugram, Haryana, on October 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) described Prime Minister Narendra…

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Archery Premier League 2026: Asian Games archery stars assemble in Hyderabad for season 2

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Archery Premier League 2026: Asian Games archery stars assemble in Hyderabad for season 2

The competing archers strike a pose with the APL mascot. | Photo Credit: Archery Premier League When the dust settled at the 2026 Asian Games, one sport stood taller than the rest. Archery hit the bullseye, hauling in nine medals (five gold, two silver and two bronze) and, for good measure, bringing the mighty South Koreans down…

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Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, three dead: officials

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Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, three dead: officials

Raz Zarfati, sister of Ron Zarfati who was killed in the October 7, 2023 attacks, attend a memorial marking the third anniversary of the attack at the Nova music festival site near Kibbutz Reim, southern Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Israel carried out new strikes in Gaza on Wednesday (October 7,…

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‘I am not pushed enough’: National record holder Vithya sets sights on sub-54 run next

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‘I am not pushed enough’: National record holder Vithya sets sights on sub-54 run next

Colourful haul: Vithya won one each of gold, silver and bronze from Aichi-Nagoya! | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: R.V. MOORTHY Vithya Ramraj still cannot understand the hype surrounding her. The 28-year-old, who emerged as one of India’s standout performers at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, returned with three medals and a National record in the 400m…

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