October 2026
Sports
Pankaj Advani Wins 29th World Title at World Billiards Championship
Indian billiards legend Pankaj Advani has won his 29th career world title at the WBL World Billiards Championship in Birmingham, emerging as the only Indian in the last four and ultimately claiming the championship.
Sports
Asian Para Games 2026: Thulasimathi Murugesan Wins Gold and Two Silver Medals
Thulasimathi Murugesan won gold in women’s doubles with Manasi Joshi at the Asian Para Games 2026, defeating China’s Yang Qiuxia and Xiao Zuxian 21-16, 21-13 to finish the day with three medals.
National
Congress Targets PM Modi Over Arunachal Face-Offs, Demands Statement on China Border
Congress has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over reported India-China troop face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh, demanding a detailed statement in Parliament on the border situation and accusing him of failing to raise the issue with China’s leadership.
World
Delhi Court Extends Overseas Stay of U.S. National and Six Ukrainians in Arms Training Case
A Delhi court has allowed U.S. national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals to remain abroad until February 24, 2027, in connection with the Myanmar arms training case.
World
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Face Off in Final Debate Ahead of Brazil Election
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro are preparing for their final televised debate after Bolsonaro secured 47% of the first-round vote, finishing two percentage points ahead.
National
Bodies of Two Keralites Killed in Germany Apartment Fire Brought Home
The bodies of Sivin Johny, 26, and Anjali Sheela Joy, 27, who died in an apartment fire in Bochum, Germany, arrived in Kochi. The body of a third victim, Nova Sabu, was expected later on Friday.
World
Ecuador Prison Riots Leave Eight Dead and 10 Injured, Officials Say
Eight inmates were killed and 10 injured during riots at two prisons in Ecuador. The latest violence adds to a prison crisis in which more than 500 inmates have died since 2021.
World
Trump Says Starshield Service Restored in Ukraine, Avoids Musk Contact Question
Donald Trump says SpaceX’s Starshield military communications system is back in Ukraine but declines to confirm whether he contacted Elon Musk, following a report that he asked for the service to be restored.
World
Russia-Ukraine-U.S. Peace Talks Planned to Resume in November in Abu Dhabi
Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planning to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi in November, following a meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg.
Business
Sprite Genix Introduces Genix, Its New Robotic Tiger Brand Mascot
Sprite Genix introduces Genix, a robotic tiger mascot representing creativity, innovation and confidence, as the agency develops its brand identity.