India rejects report by UN human rights expert that says Indian youth face retaliation, terms claims as 'hearsay'

New OTT releases this weekend: 9 new movies and shows coming on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more

From a Tamil crime drama and a Malayalam thriller to a political series, an international heist and an anime release, here are 9 picks across major OTT platforms this weekend.

'Getting paid by Putin': Democrats criticise Trump's waiver of sanctions under Lindsey Graham Act

US lawmakers and critics have condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to waive key Russia sanctions and tariff provisions under the Lindsey Graham Act, accusing him of siding with Vladimir Putin and betraying Ukraine. The move comes amid a Russian diesel supply deal, rising US fuel prices and India’s concerns over potential tariffs.

US holds more secret talks with Myanmar's military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say

The US and Myanmar’s military-backed government held talks in Tokyo last week, their second meeting in a month, as Washington seeks cooperation on scam centres targeting Americans and explores access to Myanmar’s rare-earth deposits. The renewed engagement signals a shift in US policy despite continuing sanctions and concerns over human rights abuses.

Who is the young lady?: Trump cheers ‘yellow cape’ supporter who ripped protesters out of their seat

China's luxury demand recovery may remain elusive, forcing global brands to rethink growth: Bernstein report

A report by Bernstein indicates that the luxury goods industry faces challenges due to reduced Chinese consumer demand. Economic factors such as falling property prices and youth unemployment are contributing to a weakened market. Companies may need to adjust their pricing strategies to meet consumer expectations for affordability and value.

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain lashes Chennai, Karaikal; are schools and colleges closed today due to rain?

Tamil Nadu weather today: Tamil Nadu is likely to see continued rainfall on October 17 as the northeast monsoon remains active. IMD has forecast moderate rain with occasional heavy spells in Chennai and warned of heavy to very heavy rain in several districts. Here is the latest weather forecast, key rainfall observations and whether school and college are closed due to rain today.

Trump says Saudi Arabia should accept Israel's "helpful" offer against Houthis

US President Donald Trump has urged Saudi Arabia to accept Israel's offer of help against Houthi rebels, calling Israeli support "very helpful". Trump also said Saudi Arabia could join the Abraham Accords, as regional hostilities intensify, Iran denies involvement in Houthi attacks, and Yemen's government reports missile strikes near Aden International Airport.

Chinese FM meets Israeli president

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the latter's request on the sidelines of the Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia on Thursday.

Croatian president meets Chinese FM, pledges to strengthen cooperation

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Zagreb on Friday, expressing Croatia's willingness to strengthen exchanges at all levels and advance mutually beneficial cooperation with China.

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi Police arrest Abhijeet Dipke; CJP alleges his location 'unknown', set to be produced before court

Boeing sales chief McMullen to retire, company memo says

Boeing's global sales and marketing chief Brad McMullen will retire in December and be succeeded by Ryan Weir, currently heading North American sales, according to a memo seen by Reuters. McMullen helped lead the planemaker's commercial recovery after a 2024 mid-air door plug blowout, as Boeing works to regain market momentum.

China to expand hydrogen use through pilots in five city clusters

China to expand hydrogen use through pilots in five city clusters