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Hyderabad held what looked like a winning hand: a bouncer that did its work, a sharp catch at slip and nine Punjab wickets in the bag. Salil Arora then held his nerve and Umesh Yadav offered a straight bat. By the time the cards were turned, Salil recorded his highest First Class score (151, 268b,…
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The effect of Cyclone Arnab is seen at Ennore, north of Chennai, with the sea surge from Cyclone Arnab even as it heads towards North Andhra and Yanam. Photo: Special Arrangement Traffic on Ennore Expressway and other coastal roads in north Chennai and Tiruvallur district witnessed high waves lashing onto the land as a result of…
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Two attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians, the country’s Orthodox Church said, urging authorities to protect civilians and bring those responsible to justice. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s Holy Synod said Monday (October 26, 2026) that 14 people were killed in Merti district on Oct. 20 and a further 46…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, on October 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Finland’s President and Norway’s Prime Minister held a “frank and substantive” discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) about efforts to end the…
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Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Chairman Ajay Seth. File | Photo Credit: ANI Amid concerns over the impact of the proposed changes in insurance distribution, IRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) assured the industry that the regulator will implement the reforms only after reaching a consensus. Speaking at the…
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Inclusive early childhood development comprises systems that should reach every child, including those with special needs for whom early interventions can make a significant difference, Vivek Virendra Singh, Lead – Health, Communication Specialist, UNICEF India, has said. He was speaking at a media workshop on ‘Inclusive early childhood development’ organised by UNICEF in association with…
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Israelis flocked to the polls Tuesday (October 27, 2026) in record numbers as a deeply divided electorate delivered a verdict on veteran right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack. Also read: A guide to Israel’s elections After casting his vote in Jerusalem, Mr. Netanyahu expressed worry over…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses. File | Photo Credit: ANI A week after United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the U.S. city of Atlanta to attend the meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers hosted by Mr. Rubio. The three-day visit from October 29…
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V. Anbu Kumar, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on Tuesday (October 27). | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Bengaluru has lost more than 43 lakh names from its electoral roll in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with its electorate shrinking from 1.03 crore to just 59.08 lakh. The city, which accounted…
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The Women in Blue have been dominant in the white-ball series against Zimbabwe. | Photo Credit: X@BCCIWOMEN The series may be sealed and a much-needed break is calling out for both India and Zimbabwe before their next international assignments, but there’s still a One-Day encounter left to bring the curtains down on this historic tour…