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Business
Aegis Logistics to Buy 89.8% Stake in Tristar for $809M
Aegis Logistics plans to acquire 89.8% of Tristar Holdings for $809 million, expanding its global energy logistics presence as shares rise 111% in six months.
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Business
Marco Rubio’s India Visit to Focus on Energy and Trade
Marco Rubio’s October 17–22 visit to India will focus on energy cooperation, investment and strategic ties amid renewed strains in bilateral relations.
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Business
Trump Defends Russia Diesel Deal as India Faces US Tariffs
Donald Trump says Russian diesel shipments will stabilise global fuel markets, while US trade restrictions against India remain in place.
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Business
India's Private Space Industry: Can It Find Its Starlink Moment?
India's private space startups are building rockets, satellites and propulsion systems. Can they attract customers, scale production and compete globally?
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Business
AI Agents in India: What They Mean for IT Jobs
AI agents are reshaping India's IT sector by automating coding, customer support and operations. Discover the impact on jobs, salaries and skills.
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National
Patna Protest: Students Demand Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, PM Modi
Young protesters in Patna demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and PM Modi, alleging electoral irregularities and calling for fresh elections in Bihar and West Bengal.
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National
Manipur Police Arrest 12, Detain Juvenile in ‘Operation Dignity’ Over Alleged Explicit Content Trade
Manipur Police arrested 12 people and detained a juvenile under Operation Dignity over alleged Telegram distribution and monetisation of non-consensual explicit content.
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National
Anti-Drug Activist Parvinder Singh Shot Dead During Clash at Mansa Medical Store
Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, known as Jhota, was shot dead in Punjab’s Mansa district after confronting a medical store owner over alleged drug sales.
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World
South Korea Supermarket Stabbing: One in Cardiac Arrest, Seven Others Reportedly Injured
A stabbing at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea, left one person in cardiac arrest and around seven others injured, authorities told AFP.
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World
Developing Nations May Be Forced to Cut Spending as Iran War Drives Energy Crisis
The IMF warns developing countries hit by Iran war-related energy costs may need spending cuts or debt restructuring as inflation and public debt continue rising.
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National
J&K Waqf Board Reverses Stand on Uniform Friday Sermons After Political Backlash
J&K Waqf Board chairperson Darakshan Andrabi reversed the uniform Friday sermon proposal, saying religious scholars and preachers—not politicians—would decide topics after widespread opposition.
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National
Yogi Adityanath Transfers ₹493 Crore to 9.18 Lakh Farmers Hit by Floods and Heavy Rain
Yogi Adityanath transferred ₹493 crore to 9.18 lakh farmers affected by floods and extreme weather, while announcing separate housing and livestock-loss assistance.
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World
Cyberattack : Hackers Turn Supermarket Fridges Into Fire Hazards, Destroy Food Stocks
Hackers reportedly raised supermarket refrigerator temperatures across France to 50°C, causing fires and food losses while highlighting cybersecurity risks to connected commercial equipment.
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World
Failed Execution of Christa Pike: 911 Calls Reveal Delays in Emergency Medical Response
911 recordings reveal emergency assistance for Christa Pike was delayed after her failed execution attempt, as Tennessee prison officials and responders struggled to verify the request.
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World
France Braces for Nationwide Student Protests as Tensions Rise Over Classroom Conditions
France prepared for nationwide student protests over poor classroom conditions, with unions and France Unbowed backing marches in Paris and other cities amid violence concerns.
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Sports
Hyderabad Close In on Ranji Trophy Victory as Tripura Batters Collapse Under Pressure
Hyderabad moved within three wickets of an innings victory over Tripura in their Ranji Trophy opener, despite Sandip Sarkar’s impressive eight-wicket haul.
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Sports
Pranavi Urs Makes History at Asian Games: Indian Golf Star Reveals Her Road to Olympic Glory
Pranavi Urs made history by winning India’s first women’s individual Asian Games golf gold in 2026, crediting international experience while maintaining her Olympic preparation.
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Sports
Naman Dhir’s Incredible Comeback: The T20 Bowler Who Strikes Back After Every Six
Naman Dhir has claimed each of his first five T20I wickets immediately after conceding a six, showcasing his resilience in pressure-filled cricket.
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Sports
Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Comeback Lights Up Indore as India Beat West Indies by 14 Runs
Abhishek Sharma smashed his 14th T20I half-century off 18 balls as India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I in Indore.
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Sports
Shubman Gill Makes History With Fifth ICC Player of the Month Award as Shafali Verma Wins Women’s Honour
Shubman Gill wins his fifth ICC Men’s Player of the Month award, while Shafali Verma claims the women’s honour after impressive performances for India.
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National
IAS Officer Vikas Marmat, Three Others Booked for Alleged Assault on Police
IAS officer Vikas Marmat and three others have been booked in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting police personnel and obstructing officers during a pub inspection.
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National
Delhi’s New Protest Hub Ramlila Maidan Almost Fully Booked
Delhi’s newly designated protest venue, Ramlila Maidan, has only three booking dates left in 2026, raising scheduling challenges for groups planning demonstrations.
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National
Supreme Court Relief for Rahul Gandhi: Defamation Proceedings in 2018 PM Modi Remarks Put on Hold
The Supreme Court has stayed defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over his alleged 2018 remarks about PM Modi during criticism of the Rafale deal.
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National
PM Modi Says India’s Growth Benefits the World, Highlights Economic Strength and Major Reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights India’s 7.8% growth, strong foreign-exchange reserves and economic reforms, saying the country grows with and for the world.