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Search the archive →Ahead of US midterms, Trump signs executive order to expand access to tax-exempt diesel: What we know
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding access to tax-exempt diesel as record fuel prices pose a political risk ahead of…
32 killed in Nigerian military plane crash, locals find body parts, clothes
killed in Nigerian military plane crash locals find body parts clothes
Rahm Emanuel's finger loss in focus amid Jewish president push; who is he? Wife, net worth, and other details
Rahm Emanuel returned to the spotlight saying the US is ready for its first Jewish president, with many thinking he might be running in the 2028 race.
India
More India →Voting begins for high-stakes bypolls in three States, one U.T. | LIVE
Polling for the byelection to Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency is witnessing a triangular contest among the BJP, Congress and the AIUDF
Form 6 row: How an ECI order reached Supreme Court | Timeline
The ECI has maintained that Form 6 itself was never amended, and that the disputed provision was a separate SIR declaration
DVAC launches probe into the alleged sand mining scam during the DMK government
A detailed inquiry was ordered on the basis of a complaint filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) which alleged serious…
World
More world →Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads that praise him
Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.
Yemeni military says it has 'secured' Red Sea waterway
Saudi-backed forces gave conflicting reports of whether they had also seized the port city of Mokha, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Business
More business →SEBI to partly reverse derivative settlement rules after pushback, sources say
SEBI told it had received 20,000 suggestions to tweak the rules in response to a consultation paper issued last month
US-Iran war LIVE: Trump "personally" thinks Iran behind attack on Flydubai flight after Vance says US yet to find a link
US-Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he “personally” believes Iran was responsible for the terrorist attack carried…
MSMEs seek curbs on steel, metal price surge; urge Centre to cut import duties
The industry body said timely intervention was essential to contain input-cost pressures and protect the competitiveness and viability of the…
Sports
More sports →‘I know that feeling’: Novak Djokovic empathises with Daniil Medvedev after Beijing disqualification, recalls his own US Open nightmare
Daniil Medvedev had hit the ball into the stands, where it struck a spectator in the face.
Pakistan withdraw from World Championship of Legends after PCB refuse NOCs
This year's tournament began on 3 October, but Pakistan's game against Bangladesh was postponed
Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin
The 39-year-old superstar will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) — a friendly against Benin at Estadio Monumental in…
Entertainment
More →Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.
‘Hollywood is a small place’: Atlee wants to take Vijay Sethupathi’s Bathttha to the Oscars
‘Jailer 2’ trailer: Rajinikanth’s Muthuvel Pandian returns to take on a battalion of enemies
Produced by Sun Pictures, the film is set to hit screens on October 15
Feeling nostalgic for Singeetham Srinivasa Rao's experimental films? Where to watch his gems like Aditya 369, Michael Madana Kama Rajan and more
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao died on October 3, 2026, just days after his 95th birthday. Five films of his that can be watched online.
Technology
More tech →Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.
“Phone bombing”: How ‘pranking as a service’ harasses victims
Multiple fake messages or calls in under a minute. Victims and abusers of ‘phone bombing’ reveal a freely available tool of digital harassment.
7 Books that teach you why rich people think differently
Discover 6 powerful books that reveal how wealthy people think about money, habits, risk, and success differently from everyone else.
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Search all news →Only 9% of Indians take public transport to work, buses key for women
Namit Malhotra's Ramayana team behind Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha's 'negative marketing'? Producer says, 'they're asking people not to watch film'
The mythological film Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha was met with criticism, with producer Prakash Mahobiya…
Live: Voting begins for bypolls on 4 Assembly, 1 LS seats in Bengal, Assam and 2 more
Live Voting begins for bypolls on Assembly LS seats in Bengal Assam and more