Asmita, Tanvi advance; Satwik-Chirag crash out of French Open badminton • Maddison's dream return helps Spurs to long-awaited Premier League win • Texas family backed 204-acre park plan on ranchland sought for 3,500 homes • San Antonio Park Deal: City uses $10 million buy to stop 3,500 homes; plan shields Edwards Aquifer
Times of India
In June 2016, San Antonio city officials approved the acquisition of 204 acres of the Classen-Steubing Ranch. This initiative aims to preserve the land essential for the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. The planned park space balances conservation with recreatio
NDTV
Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump discussed the Starlink decision in a call soon after the slowdown became public, while the president was campaigning last week, the report said.
Times of India
Allowing a petition by the Central Public Information Officer of Directorate of Personal Services, Air Headquarters, Justice Amit Mahajan held the IAF was justified in denying access to the records under section 8 of RTI that exempts disclosure of information
NDTV
Asked what advice he would give to France, Netanyahu said: "Fight back, do not pursue a policy of appeasement -- fight against the extremists," without elaborating.
Times of India
Rubio’s second visit to India comes against the backdrop of the US’s Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which is intended to penalise countries purchasing Russian oil, and Trump’s subsequent temporary suspension of related tariffs. India maintains that its oil p
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Times of India
Allowing a petition by the Central Public Information Officer of Directorate of Personal Services, Air Headquarters, Justice Amit Mahajan held the IAF was justified in denying access to the records under section 8 of RTI that exempts disclosure of information
Rubio’s second visit to India comes against the backdrop of the US’s Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which is intended to penalise countries purchasing Russian oil, and Trump’s subsequent temporary suspension of related tariffs. India maintains that its oil p
Anil Pandit Pandit and Shroff ’s shooter Rehan both reported to Malik and were considered “his men” till a few months ago, a source said. Rehan had been earlier tasked by Malik and Pandit with a shooting incident in Sonipat as well. “Rehan was shown the same ‘
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said it was a case of misplaced sympathy. The trial court had awarded fiveyear jail terms to the two, but the HC released them on probation. SC said the case was “doomed from its inception insofar as justi
Addressing a gathering of India Inc’s leading business figures, Rubio said the relationship between the two countries could help shape the future of the global economy, particularly as advances in artificial intelligence and quantum computing transform industr
US secretary of state Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar Wednesday to tour the Reliance refinery and, in a lastminute change of schedule, is likely to spend the night there. He was earlier scheduled to leave around 9pm and return to Mumbai. In Jamnagar, he will
Global news through an Indian lens — diplomacy, conflict and the neighbourhood.
Times of India
In June 2016, San Antonio city officials approved the acquisition of 204 acres of the Classen-Steubing Ranch. This initiative aims to preserve the land essential for the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. The planned park space balances conservation with recreatio
NDTV
Asked what advice he would give to France, Netanyahu said: "Fight back, do not pursue a policy of appeasement -- fight against the extremists," without elaborating.
Times of India
Steve Buscemi, who once served in the New York City Fire Department, stepped up to assist at Ground Zero in the wake of 9/11. This selfless act highlighted the emotional toll on first responders. He subsequently became involved with Friends of Firefighters, a
Times of India
Times of India
A fragment of a D.B. Cooper hijacking banknote fetched an impressive $134,200 at a Dallas auction. This particular note was part of the $200,000 ransom paid to the infamous hijacker back in 1971. Interestingly, in 1980, a young boy came across a piece of this
NDTV
AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the first half of this year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a draft initial public offering prospectus.
Markets, Dalal Street, companies and the money moving India's economy.
Mint
The platforms named by the authority are IndiaMART, TradeIndia, Dial4Trade, Justdial, Sigma-Aldrich India, ExportersIndia and Ibuychemikals.
A Boston suburb’s housing authority is planning to buy the campus of Eastern Nazarene College, which closed last year, for $21 million.
Regional partnerships can help businesses unlock the potential of the India-U.K. trade pact
CITI-MEXICO/:Citi Mexico sees new opportunities with banks after Banamex split
Instacart settles federal claims of discrimination against US-born job seekers
Sharad Mathur has been appointed Managing Director and CEO of IndusInd General Insurance Company Ltd. Mathur has held senior leadership positions at Universal Sompo General Insurance, SBI General Insurance and ICICI Lombard.
Startups, silicon and the digital systems rewiring Indian life.
The Hindu
India must do better at detecting and preventing data breaches
YourStory
The gross merchandise value of India’s ecommerce market expanded roughly 25% on a year-on-year basis to about $38 billion in the first half of 2026, marking its strongest H1 performance in four years.
YourStory
Hunar.AI is focused on developing specialised AI technology for frontline-intensive industries. The company will use the funds for building AI infrastructure, product development, and go-to-market expansion.
The Hindu
From Muse Spark Open to Beam, Nemotron and Timestral, technology companies are releasing AI models to attract developers, challenge Chinese rivals and strengthen their ecosystems
YourStory
The IPO of Jio Platforms opens on October 21 Jio Platforms allotted 7.24 crore shares at a price of Rs 1,119 per share to the anchor investors and LIC received the largest allocation Jio Platforms has allotted shares worth Rs 8,109.85 crore to 212 anchor inves
Gadgets 360
There are multiple phones with a telephoto camera priced in India under Rs. 50,000. You can consider the Nothing Phone (4a), Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, Realme 16 Pro+, and Oppo Reno 15 5G. All phones are equipped with a 50-megapixel telephoto
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.
Times of India
Researchers added that identifying terrestrial analogue sites has become a pressing requirement in the era of intense planetary exploration since recent studies demonstrated that orbital data alone cannot fully characterise Martian minerals.
A consultation with two dozen climate researchers and an analysis of temperatures worldwide for for every hour since 1960 has yielded a new concept
The future of innovation may be research outside universities
Kentucky collected around 5,000 discarded Christmas trees in 2026 to restore underwater habitats in its ageing lakes. As part of the state's 'Christmas for the Fishes' programme, approximately 1,700 trees were submerged in Boltz Lake alone. The trees provide s
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
The Hindu
The circular directs that an updated list of the medicine stocks in hospitals be provided to doctors in the OP (outpatient) departments. This will help doctors have a clear idea about the medicines available in the hospital and to prescribe the same to patient
The Hindu
Leptospirosis can initially resemble common monsoon illnesses, but without timely diagnosis and treatment, it can progress to life-threatening complications affecting the kidneys, liver and lungs
Hindustan Times
A stiff neck or back in the morning is often the result of how one slept the night before; Dr Dheeraj Batheja explains the importance of sleep setup in context.
The Hindu
While new research indicates that immunotherapy in men with localised, high-risk prostate cancer could offer benefits, there is still a long way to go before it becomes part of established treatment
The Hindu
Scientists say new mutation may leave younger people less protected. Just 58 million U.S. adults got a flu shot last season vs 75 million in 2019-20. West Coast positive flu test rate reaches 10.7%, versus 0.5% this time a year earlier
The Hindu
IMU-Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education (IMU-RHIME) Award is aimed at encouraging innovations in medical education and recognising innovations by academics, “which otherwise might go unnoticed”
Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.
The Hindu
The world No. 5 Indian pair of Satwik and Chirag bounced back to win the second game before going down against the French pair of Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov 19-21, 21-18, 13-21 in just over an hour
Spurs had lost three and drawn three coming into the match and there was a real worry that the London club might face a relegation battle like last season, when it escaped on the final day
Erik Spoelstra joked about moving Miami's season opener forward, while Brandon Miller secured a $209 million extension. Brandin Podziemski also agreed to a five-year deal with Golden State.
Devin Booker believes Damian Lillard can give Ja Morant the veteran guidance he needs in Portland as the Trail Blazers work to build a successful backcourt partnership this season.
The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly plan to limit LeBron James and Joel Embiid to around 30 minutes per game during the opening weeks of the 2026–27 NBA season to manage their workloads.
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.
Times of India
Mariah Carey has won a legal battle after a judge dismissed brother Morgan Carey’s defamation lawsuit over her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Morgan sought more than $20 million, alleging reputational damage. The court ruled he failed to establish a
Hindustan Times
Movie Review: 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' is more than a staggering time capsule
Hindustan Times
Jailer 2 box office collection day 6: Nelson Dilipkumar directorial Jailer 2 has already surpassed the lifetime India net collections of several major releases.
Hindustan Times
Ranabaali box office collection day 5: The film opened in cinemas on October 16 and marked the reunion of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna on big screen.
Times of India
Cat Deeley has revealed she is undertaking a massive renovation of her new home with help from her brother following her split from Patrick Kielty. Meanwhile, the former couple’s Hampstead property, purchased for £4.9 million in 2022, is on the market for £5 m
Hindustan Times
The two installments, released in December 2025 and March 2026, have reportedly collected more than ₹3,100 crore worldwide.
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