Taiwan coastguard wards off 16 mainland ships as Beijing turns up the pressure

India is neither France nor Bangladesh: Tharoor clears air on ‘regime change’ amid Congress protest

Who is Helen Haines, the Australian MP injured after being hit by a car outside her office?

Helen Haines, an independent member of Australia's Parliament, faced a tragic event when she was struck by a vehicle in Wangaratta. A 43-year-old cat driver is now in custody as the police, including a counter-terrorism unit, continue their investigation. Haines was urgently airlifted to a hospital due to severe injuries, though authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.

Forest fires continue to spread in Indonesia; drone visuals show haze covering buildings & streets

Tiger Shroff shooting case: Three men who allegedly fired at actor arrested in Kota

Chinese ambassador denies threatening Philippines after saying a war may prove easy to win

Beijing’s ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan has denied making threats after he was summoned over his recent comments that China could “easily win” a war between the two countries. Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro met Jing on Monday to express “serious concern and strong objections” over his “provocative and unacceptable” language. Lazaro added that he had aggravated an already sensitive situation and undermined efforts to build mutual understanding between the two countries,...

North Korea threatens to restart propaganda broadcasts and deploy more weapons at border with South

Rising tensions between North and South Korea have intensified as mine explosions injured South Korean troops. Kim Yo Jong of North Korea blamed the South for provocative military maneuvers along the border since August. In retaliation, North Korea is contemplating increased military presence and reviving psychological warfare broadcasts. Meanwhile, South Korea's forces have fired warning shots due to several incursions by North Korean soldiers, complicating ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Jio IPO draws Rs 2.5 lakh crore in anchor bids from over 70 investors

Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,188 crore IPO has attracted institutional bids worth around Rs 2.5 lakh crore, more than 30 times the size of its anchor book. Over 70 investors, including global asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, domestic mutual funds and insurers, have expressed interest ahead of the October 21 opening.

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu’s allies, rivals and the smaller parties that could decide his fate

Israel’s October 27 election will test Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership following the October 7, 2023, attack and subsequent wars. Likud and its right-wing allies face centrist and left-wing challengers, while smaller factions and Arab-led parties could prove decisive in coalition negotiations to secure a majority in the 120-member Knesset.

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Playing 11: Check live streaming, pitch report, weather forecast and playing XIs

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming: Afghanistan begin their UAE ODI Tri-Series campaign against Zimbabwe, who arrive after a 99-run win over Bangladesh. Check the match time, head-to-head record, probable playing XIs, pitch report, Abu Dhabi weather forecast and live streaming details for the October 19 clash.

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade and profit booking

Private banks drag benchmarks as crude prices and weak global cues weigh on sentiment, while PSU banks buck the trend

SC stays execution of death sentence of convict in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of the death sentence for Mohammad Tanvir related to the Ahmedabad bomb blasts. A bench agreed to hear his plea challenging the Gujarat High Court's verdict from July. The High Court had upheld death sentences for 38 operatives from the Indian Mujahideen linked to the blasts. The Supreme Court requested reports on Tanvir's behavior and prison work over the next eight weeks.

SC stays execution of death sentence of convict in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of the death sentence for Mohammad Tanvir related to the Ahmedabad bomb blasts. A bench agreed to hear his plea challenging the Gujarat High Court's verdict from July. The High Court had upheld death sentences for 38 operatives from the Indian Mujahideen linked to the blasts. The Supreme Court requested reports on Tanvir's behavior and prison work over the next eight weeks.