The Indian team got off to a brilliant start to the ongoing multi-format series against New Zealand. Taking on the Black Caps in the first T20I of the series, the two sides met at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on October 22nd, and it was the Indian team that came out on top.
India on Thursday (local time) launched a sharp attack on Pakistan over its continued support to terrorism and questioned the neighbouring country over religious freedom, while rejecting a report by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants.
While the opposition continues targeted Gynaesh Kumar over alleged discrepancies in the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that a fresh notice seeking the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) would be examined in accordance with the law.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 magnitude has killed at least 16 people and injured 46 others in China’s remote Tibet region, according to state media citing local authorities. The quake caused extensive damage, with 339 houses reported to have collapsed or been damaged. Eleven of the injured are in a serious condition, while rescue and relief operations are continuing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of damaging India’s international reputation by promoting what he called a “failed product”. Addressing the NDTV World Summit, PM Modi also alleged that “Dimagi Naxals” had hijacked the party’s thinking, leaving it unable to function as an effective Opposition. The Prime Minister’s remarks came amid a political confrontation over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Congress-led protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. PM Modi accused the Opposition party of undermining India’s standing abroad…
In a major development, India’s Suvarna Raj won the gold medal for the country at the 2026 Para Asian Games. She brought home the gold in the women’s discus throw F54 event. She registered a best effort of 15.66 metres in the event, securing the first gold medal of the day for India among many other wins
A Kuwait-flagged oil vessel with 21 Indian seafarers was targeted while it was transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, said Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said on Wednesday that local body elections would go ahead as scheduled in all notified municipalities except 19 across seven districts. The decision follows orders from the Supreme Court, although the State Election Commission (SEC) is yet to receive a copy of the court’s order.
2 killed in drone attack on Saudi Aramco facility, Indian among injured; US orders staff exit
India has issued an advisory for its nationals in France, urging them to remain cautious, as the violent protest continues in the country. The advisory dated October 10 was issued by the Indian Embassy in France, which also asked people to avoid large gatherings and crowded places, and follow the instructions by the local authorities.
