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Delta cuts 2026 profit forecast as fuel bill jumps $6 billion

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:25:59 GMT

CHICAGO, Illinois: Soaring fuel costs have forced Delta Air Lines to slash its annual profit forecast by nearly a quarter, highlighting the mounting pressure on global airlines as the Iran war drives jet fuel prices sharply higher.

Delta said it expects its fuel bill to increase by US$6 billion in 2026, overwhelming resilient travel demand and higher ticket prices. The carrier also raised its projected fuel-cost

Cycle rickshaw rules in Dublin under review after fatality

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:09:35 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: Dublin City Council has called for urgent action on rickshaws after the death of a woman who was seriously injured in an incident involving one in the city last month.

Danielle O'Keane, a 37-year-old mother of two from Newry, Co Down, died in hospital last week after the incident on North Wall Quay on Saturday night, September 26.

The council passed an emergency motion seeking clarity on

OBC-Dalit representation in focus as President Murmu appoints six Governors in major reshuffle

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:30:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu has appointed four new Governors to the States, naming Sudha Yadav as Karnataka Governor, Dhal Singh Bisen as Uttarakhand Governor, Braj Mohan Ram as Odisha Governor and Dushyant Gautam as Sikkim Governor, according to a statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.

Om Prakash Mathur, who was serving as the Governor of Sikkim, has been appointed Go

Trump says Houthis "misbehaving very badly" amid attacks on Saudi Arabia

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:29:46 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) criticised Yemen's Houthi rebels for their escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the group was "misbehaving very badly'.

"The Houthis are misbehaving very badly. No good," Trump told reporters when asked what the United States would do about the Houthis.

When asked whether the Houthi attacks had increased in connecti

Saudi-led coalition claims to intercept two Houthi missiles targeting Khamis Mushait

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:57:43 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 13 (ANI): The Saudi-led coalition on Tuesday claimed that it had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards the Khamis Mushait airbase in Saudi Arabia, as the country faces escalating attacks following a series of deadly strikes on its airports in recent days.

In a post on X, the coalition spokesperson, Turki Al-Maliki, said, 'Interceptio

Chhattisgarh: Minister Tank Ram Verma lauds CM Sai, MLA Bhawna Bohra as free bus service for female college students reaches Kui-Kukdur

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:29:29 GMT

Pandariya (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 13 (ANI): Female college students from the Baiga tribal region of Kui-Kukdur in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district will now have access to free transportation to pursue higher education, following the launch of a bus service by Pandariya MLA Bhawna Bohra.

Bohra launched the free bus service on Monday in the Pandariya Assembly constituency. Under the initiative, 10 buses wi

"Geography does not define limits of climate systems": MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh calls for Arctic cooperation

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:51:32 GMT

Reykjavik [Iceland], October 13 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has called for stronger scientific cooperation among India, Japan and South Korea on Arctic and climate research, proposing joint expeditions, systematic sharing of scientific data and research facilities, and deeper collaboration between the Arctic and the Himalayas, as per the Ministry of External Affairs.

Chhattisgarh: Free transportation facility of 'Bus Wali Didi' reaches Kui-Kukdur

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:49:27 GMT

Kawardha (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 12 (ANI): Giving wings to the dreams of Baiga tribal girls, BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra on Monday introduced a free bus service for female students in the Kui-Kukdur area of Kawardha district in Chhattisgarh. With the introduction of the service, the college-going female students in the Baiga-dominated area will no longer have to struggle with commuting troubles.

Continuing its c

Sharjah Taxi participates in APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 in Chicago

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:33:37 GMT

SHARJAH, 12th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharjah Taxi participated in APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026, one of the leading international events dedicated to the public transportation sector, held in Chicago, United States.

The event brought together experts, specialists and representatives of organisations operating in the sector to explore innovations and technological solutions and discuss future trends in sustainabl

"Kerala, only state to pass resolution seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar": Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:51:26 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], October 12 (ANI): Keralam Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday expressed pride over the state's assembly adopting a resolution seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that the southern state is the only one in the country to take such a decisive stand to protect India's 'democratic traditions and parliamentary democracy.'

Speaking to

India's September retail inflation rises to 5.5%; FY27 CPI seen at 5-5.2%: Report

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:46:08 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): India's retail inflation is expected to average 5-5.2 per cent in FY27, with rising food prices, weather-related disruptions and the ongoing West Asia conflict posing upside risks and potentially creating room for further Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rate hikes in the near term, according to a research report by Bank of Baroda.

The report noted inflationary pressures could inte

AAP leader Sanjay Singh writes to PM Modi, demands Special Session of Parliament to discuss 'Vote-Chori'

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:45:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss alleged 'vote-chori', the deletion of over 13 crore names from voter lists and the police crackdown on protesters demanding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

In his letter to Prime Mini

MALTA-VALLETTA-OCEAN STAR-BLUEFIN TUNA-PRODUCTION

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:45:39 GMT

(261012) -- VALLETTA, Oct. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A worker equipped with scuba gear harvests bluefin tuna at a fishing farm on the Mediterranean Sea east of Malta, Oct. 9, 2026. Ocean Star of Mediterranean Bluefin Industry Development (Hainan), a vessel owned by China-Malta joint venture specializing in bluefin tuna processing and trade, began its new production season in late September. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Sitharaman invites Worldsteel to open office in India as steel demand shifts

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:19:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday invited the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) to consider opening an office in India, citing the country's growing importance in global steel demand and its expanding production capacity.

Addressing the World Steel Association's General Assembly in New Delhi, Sitharaman said India had emerged as a major source of increment

AI Solution for Neurodivergent Children Wins DTU Student India's Top IET Scholarship

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:16:47 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 12: The 10th IET India Scholarship Award has been won by Delhi Technological University student Kush Garg for an AI-enabled device designed to help neurodivergent children independently navigate everyday situations - from ordering at a cafe and buying groceries to using public transport and following classroom conversations.

Kush emerged as the National Winner from 48,761 engi

"Bihar's development journey got new speed under PM Modi": CM Samrat Choudhary lists state's gains over 25 years of Modi in public office

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:15:26 GMT

Patna (Bihar) [India], October 12 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday said in a press conference that the state had been connected more strongly to the country's development stream during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12 years in power at the Centre.

He listed gains in housing, health, women's empowerment, bridges, airports and flood control, and said work on a flood-control plan for Bih

China's EV charging crisis exposes infrastructure gap

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:15:13 GMT

Beijing [China], October 12 (ANI): A severe shortage of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure disrupted travel across China during the week-long National Day holiday, highlighting an imbalance between the country's expanding EV manufacturing capacity and its supporting public services, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

During the October 1-7 holiday period, EV traffic on Chinese highways sur

Mega Nirman Industries LTD and Safexpress Announce Landmark EV Charging Partnership to Accelerate Green Logistics in India

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:59:09 GMT

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Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 12: In a significant step towards the electrification of India's commercial transportation ecosystem, BSE-listed Mega Nirman & Industries Ltd. (BSE: 539767), through its MegaCharge EV charging division, has entered into a landmark 10-year Electric Vehicle Charging Services Agreement with Safexpress Private Limited, one of India's leading logistics and supply chain servi

COAS felicitates Asian Games medal winners; Deepak Punia, Gulveer Singh vow to aim higher

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:45:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on Monday felicitated the Indian Army sportspersons for their outstanding performances at the Asian Games 2026, recognising their achievements and contribution to India's growing stature in international sports.

Indian wrestler Deepak Punia expressed gratitude for the love and respect shown to him by the Army and the country, describing his f

US disrupts Chinese-linked hacking network, seizes 7 domains

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:43:56 GMT

Washington [US] October 12 (ANI): The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have seized seven internet domains allegedly used by Chinese state-linked hackers to target critical infrastructure and computer networks in the United States and overseas, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

The seizures, announced on October 8, targeted two hacking tools allegedly operated

JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa debuts first full season as core zones of the national park reopen

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:13:35 GMT

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Bethesda (Maryland) [US], October 12: JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa, recently launched as the 10,000th hotel in Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio and the 11th JW Marriott property in India, readies to welcome travelers into its first full season as Ranthambore National Park's core zones reopened starting October 1st, 2026. The resort offers a thoughtfully designed retreat that encourages

Pakistan's fuel price turmoil deepens as consumers bear brunt of government taxes

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:12:29 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan] October 12 (ANI) Pakistan's persistent fuel price fluctuations have intensified financial pressure on households, with petrol and diesel costs remaining significantly higher despite repeated revisions, exposing the burden of the country's energy dependence and taxation policies, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, petrol prices had increased by Rs 145.13 to Rs 3

GE Aerospace to nearly double supplier spend in India by 2030, eyes growing Aviation demand

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:12:07 GMT

By Deepshikha Verma

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): GE Aerospace has announced plans to nearly double its spending on Indian suppliers between 2025 and 2030, as the company looks to strengthen its domestic supply chain and support India's rapidly expanding aviation sector.

The announcement was made alongside the release of a report by Ernst & Young (EY), titled 'Powering Progress: GE Aerospace's Ec

Consumer inflation rises to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:11:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): India's retail inflation rose to 5.54 per cent in September from 4.83 per cent in August, driven by a sharp increase in food inflation, which climbed to 7.74 per cent from 5.97 per cent in the previous month, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rate increased by 0.71 per

Ancient southern China canal finds new life as living heritage

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:46:48 GMT

NANNING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- On free mornings, Ai Chenggang gets on his bicycle and rides along the Lingqu Canal, checking for rubbish tangled on the banks and watching out for children playing too close to the water.

Ai, in his 70s, has spent his life in Xing'an County in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where the canal has flowed past homes and fields for more than two millennia.

"This cana

JW Mariott Ranthambore Resort & Spa debuts first full season as core zones of the national park reopen

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:10:15 GMT

Ranthambore (Rajasthan) [India], October 12 (ANI): JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa, recently launched as the 10,000th hotel in Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio and the 11th JW Marriott property in India, readies to welcome travelers into its first full season as Ranthambore National Park's core zones reopened starting October 1st, 2026. The resort offers a thoughtfully designed retreat that encourages guests

Indian Army launches 'Bharat Rice' for troops in the presence of Rajnath Singh and Pralhad Joshi

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:13:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Indian Army launched 'Bharat Rice' for the defence forces at a ceremony graced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi on October 12, 2026. The event also featured the signing of an MoU between the Indian Army and Food Corporation of India (FCI) for utilisation of its infrastructure during oper

CJI Surya Kant cites SoP to Opposition leaders while declining meeting over protest issues

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:10:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): In response to a letter from Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge seeking a meeting with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to deliberate on issues arising from the ongoing protests in Delhi, the CJI on Sunday declined their request to meet and receive a memorandum, citing the separation of powers doctrine and sayin

Odisha's next tourism push must focus on investment and execution, says Dr. Souvagya Mohapatra

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:08:27 GMT

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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 12: Odisha's next phase of tourism development should focus on preparing viable hospitality projects, improving connectivity and building itineraries that encourage visitors to stay longer, according to Dr. Souvagya Mohapatra, Chairman, FICCI Eastern Region Tourism Committee, and Managing Director-India, Nepal, Bhutan & Sri Lanka, Atmosphere Core.

Outlining a 10

BPTP's SkyNest Clocks Rs 750 Crore in Sales, Sells 150 Luxury Homes

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:08:19 GMT

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Faridabad (Haryana) [India], October 12: BPTP Limited has recorded sales of approximately Rs 750 crore at SkyNest, its ultra-luxury residential development in Sector 80, Greater Faridabad

ZIMBABWE-HARARE-EXPO-CHINESE TRUCKS

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:17:06 GMT

(261012) -- HARARE, Oct. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People view a vehicle on display at the China-Zimbabwe Commodity Expo and Job Fair in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Oct. 9, 2026. Chinese heavy-duty truck brands attracted strong interest from visitors at the three-day China-Zimbabwe Commodity Expo and Job Fair, which concluded Sunday in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, reflecting growing local demand for reliable commercial vehicl

Delhi Traffic Advisory: Police implement dynamic diversions due to prevailing situation

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:39:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for October 12, 2026, cautioning residents that traffic movement is likely to be severely affected across various stretches in Central and New Delhi due to the prevailing law and order situation.

To ensure smooth traffic flow, the police will implement dynamic diversions and restrictions throughout the

Sunny Deol's 'Suryaa' to be released on November 20, motion poster unveiled

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:39:05 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): As the year draws to a close, Bollywood superstar Sunny Deol is all set to surprise his fans with his upcoming film 'Suryaa'.

The action star is gearing up to bring another exciting cinematic experience to the big screen, leaving fans eager to see him back in action.

On Monday, the makers announced the release date of Suryaa. The film will be out on Nove

UAE Presidential Adviser calls for reviving joint Gulf action on security, defence amid Houthi attacks on Saudi

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:37:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash on Monday called for reviving joint Gulf action, particularly in security and defence, and strengthening the collective security framework amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with the recent one having killed 13 people, including an Indian national, in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.

In a post on X, Ga

Gujarat Govt announces revised vehicle procurement policy

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:37:07 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 12 (ANI): The Government of Gujarat has updated its vehicle procurement policy to meet changing government needs. The 2023 policy specified different vehicle categories for ministers, senior officials, district-level officers, heads of departments and government offices. In 2026, the policy has been expanded with two new categories for field inspection, enforcement and off-road du

"Protecting CEC": Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi ahead of INDIA bloc march, asks "why is Delhi jailed?"

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:36:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was protecting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying the INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court would highlight this issue before the country.

Gandhi said the protest against alleged vote theft and the Election Commission had become a public movement in Delhi over

Deadly Riyadh airport attack heightens security concerns, risks wider conflict

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:45:22 GMT

ADEN, Yemen, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- A deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh's main international airport has heightened the risk of regional escalation, putting pressure on Saudi Arabia to respond and raising the prospect of deeper involvement by outside powers.

Saturday's attack on a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi authorities. The Saudi-l

Saudi Arabia running low on interceptor missiles to counter further Houthi strikes, reports WSJ

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:03:40 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 12 (ANI): Saudi Arabia is running low on interceptor missiles needed to defend against further Houthi strikes, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing Saudi officials, as intensifying attacks by the Yemeni rebel groups have led to the death of 13 people following strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday.

According to the WSJ, the escalating attacks ha

IREF initiative cuts Basmati freight costs to Iraq by 74%, aims to boost Middle East trade worth Rs 34,284 crore

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:03:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF) has launched a bulk-shipping initiative that aims to reduce freight costs for Basmati rice exports to Iraq by nearly 74 per cent, from USD 350 to USD 90 per tonne, in a move expected to strengthen India's competitiveness in the Middle East market, where Basmati exports stood at Rs 34,284 crore in FY 2025-26.

According to a press rel

Dharmendra Pradhan participates in cleanliness drive under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:31:12 GMT

Puri (Odisha) [India], October 12 (ANI): Former Union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan participated in a mass cleanliness drive on Monday under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's completion of 25 years in public service.

Pradhan was accompanied by Puri MP Sambit Patra.

Programmes under 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' are being organised across the country from September 17 wi

Hairatan railway port emerges as trade hub linking Afghanistan to overseas markets

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:15:13 GMT

HAIRATAN, Afghanistan, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Hairatan-Mazar-i-Sharif Railway, locally known as the "Hairatan railway," has emerged as an important trade center connecting landlocked Afghanistan with Central Asian countries and other overseas markets.

The 75-km single-track freight railway connects Afghanistan with Uzbekistan, facilitating the movement of goods from regional markets to the country and providing

"Family was preparing to travel to Madinah": AIMIM leader on Hyderabad man killed in Riyadh attack

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:03:28 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 12 (ANI): A 46-year-old Hyderabad resident, Mohammad Yousuf Ali, was killed in a Houthi missile attack at Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia while travelling with his family for Umrah, AIMIM leader Mirza Samiullah Baig Chand said.

Chand said Ali was injured in the attack on Saturday afternoon while the family was preparing to travel from Riyadh to Madinah.

He also said AIM

Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at six stations amid Congress' call for protest march

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:58:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Entry and exit at six Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Patel Chowk, will remain closed from 6 am to 4 pm on Monday due to security concerns amid Congress' call for a protest march to the Supreme Court, while interchange facilities will continue to be available at the affected stations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.

The restri

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional escalation amid Houthi attacks

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:57:57 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 12 (ANI): Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest developments in West Asia and efforts to de-escalate rising tensions, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Sunday (local time).

'His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a

Yemen's Houthis, Saudi-led coalition trade fresh strikes amid growing int'l concern

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:45:09 GMT

RIYADH/SANAA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Fighting between Yemen's Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition showed no sign of easing on Sunday as fresh attacks hit major airports in Saudi Arabia, while the Houthi group claimed new missile and drone operations against Saudi airports and energy facilities and the coalition vowed a firm response.

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said Sunday that a new at

Naveen Jindal hopeful for polo's Olympic return when India hosts Games

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:03:30 GMT

By Jagdish Yadav

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 12 (ANI): Jindal Panther owner Naveen Jindal expressed hope that polo would return to the Olympic programme when India hosts the Games in the future, highlighting the country's historical connection with the sport. His team lost 6-9 to Vimal Arion Achievers in the Jindal Panther Cup final at Jindal Polo Estate in Noida on Sunday.

Speaking to the media

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for diversions on Oct 12 amid Congress' call for protest march

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:57:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory warning of possible disruptions and diversions at multiple locations across the national capital on Monday, amid Congress' call for a protest march to the Supreme Court.

According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be enforced from 6 am on October 12, depending on the prevailing situation. The movement of vehicles ma

Riyadh airport attack: Three Indian nationals in ICU but stable, says Embassy

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:29:46 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 12 (ANI): One Indian national injured in the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has died, while three others are in the ICU but stable, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Sunday.

In an update on the condition of the injured Indian nationals, the Embassy said two others were admitted to normal hospital wards, while the remaining injured had been discharged.

Stasya Pandya qualifies for Junior National Equestrian Championship 2026 in showjumping

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:29:23 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): Young Mumbai equestrian Stasya Pandya has qualified for the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2026 in the Showjumping discipline in the Children I category.

Riding her horse Cougar Des Fees, Stasya secured her qualification after successfully clearing the national qualifying requirements without any penalties at the National Qualifiers held at the Amate

Hyderabad man killed in Riyadh airport attack while en route for Umrah; family members injured

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:03:23 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 12 (ANI): A pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia turned tragic for a Hyderabad family after 46-year-old Mohammad Yousuf Ali, a resident of Grace Apartments in Mehdipatnam, was killed in a Houthi strike at the Riyadh airport.

Several members of his family were also injured when the incident reportedly triggered a roof collapse at the airport terminal.

According to the information

Yemen's Houthis claim missile, drone attacks on Saudi airports, energy facilities

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:45:12 GMT

SANAA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi group said Sunday it had carried out four missile and drone operations against airports and energy facilities across Saudi Arabia over the past 24 hours, as cross-border hostilities continued to intensify.

The operations targeted King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport near Dammam in the Eastern Province, and two faci

PM Modi launches projects worth over Rs 13,000 cr in Chennai, Vijay seeks Centre's support for key state demands

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:16:18 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on young people to contribute to the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" at the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in the city. The projects highlighted i

Landslide-dam breach likely triggered Budhi Gandaki flash floods in Nepal: ICIMOD

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:15:55 GMT

Gorkha [Nepal], October 11 (ANI): The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has identified the failure of a temporary landslide-induced river blockage as the probable cause of flash floods in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki river corridor.

In a press release, the regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre said the flash flood "may have been triggered by the failure of a tem

Arab nations, Trkiye, Israel condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:15:13 GMT

CAIRO, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The deadly Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday has drawn widespread regional condemnation.

In a statement early Sunday, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the fatalities in the attack on Saturday afternoon included four Saudi citizens and eight foreign residents -- two Bangladeshis and one each from the United

Chenab, Anji Khad bridges strengthen Kashmir's all-weather rail link to national railway network

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:14:32 GMT

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 11 (ANI): The Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge have strengthened all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir, integrating the Valley with the national railway network without interruption. The engineering landmarks on the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link have connected the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country by train.

This connectivity enables apple

Houthis claim fresh wave of strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities, call airspace "unsafe" amid global condemnation

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:12:55 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 11 (ANI): Yemeni Houthi forces claimed responsibility on Sunday for launching four major operations involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones against Saudi airports and energy infrastructure over a 24-hour period, declaring Saudi airspace unsafe with the explicit exception of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

The rebel group's announcement came as King Khali

Shat Chandi Maha Yagya commences at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine amid spiritual fervour

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:12:35 GMT

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 11 (ANI): The nine-day Shat Chandi Maha Yagya commenced at the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi on Sunday, marking the beginning of Shardiya Navratras amid religious fervour and spiritual devotion.

Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; other senior officers and staff of the Shrine Board, besides pilgrims were present on

Putin aide urges Elon Musk to start building Russia-US tunnel

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:55:31 GMT

The billionaire should join the mega-project through his Boring Company, Kirill Dmitriev has said

The time has come for Elon Musk to join efforts to build a 70-mile underwater tunnel linking Russia and the US, Russian presidential aide Kirill Dmitriev has said.

Dmitriev, who also heads Russia's sovereign wealth fund (RDIF), first proposed the project in October 2025, describing it as a link

Putin aide urges Musk to start building Russia-US tunnel

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:55:31 GMT

The billionaire should join the mega-project through his Boring Company, Kirill Dmitriev has said

The time has come for Elon Musk to join efforts to build a 70-mile underwater tunnel linking Russia and the US, Russian presidential aide Kirill Dmitriev has said.

Dmitriev, who also heads Russia's sovereign wealth fund (RDIF), first proposed the project in October 2025, describing it as a link

40 "phantastic" years: "The Phantom of the Opera" highlights enduring appeal of London's West End

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:15:35 GMT

The special performance marked exactly four decades since the musical opened at the same venue on Oct. 9, 1986, when it was known as Her Majesty's Theatre. The gala brought together performers from different generations of the musical's history, including former cast members from productions around the world.

by Xinhua writer Zhao Jiasong

LONDON, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Thunderous cheers filled

"Public mandate has been stolen": Bhupesh Baghel alleges EVM tampering, voter deletions ahead of scheduled Congress protest

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:10:49 GMT

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 11 (ANI): Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday alleged that the public mandate had been stolen through alleged EVM tampering and the deletion of names from voter lists, as he said party leaders from across the country were arriving in Delhi to participate in a major protest under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.

Speaking about the planned protest, Baghel said MPs, MLAs an

Delhi Govt to launch DURGA E-Auto scheme, 1,300 Pink e-autos for women and transgender persons in first phase

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:09:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): The Delhi government is preparing to launch the DURGA (Driving, Upliftment and Rozgar for Women and Transgender) E-Auto Scheme, under which 1,300 pink electric autos will be allotted in the first phase. Of these, 1,170 are reserved for women and 130 for transgender persons. The scheme has been approved by the Delhi Cabinet under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

Transport Minister P

Transatlantic divides over security, development, climate emerge at Arctic assembly

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:45:20 GMT

Discussions revealed contrasting approaches to the region's future, with Washington emphasizing military capabilities and resource development while its allies placed greater weight on sovereignty, local interests and environmental protection.

By Xinhua writers Zhu Haochen, Zhang Yuliang and Zhang Zhaoji

REYKJAVIK, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The United States and its European and Canadian allies d

36 rescued, including one foreigner, in Nepal Army's counteraction following Budhi Gandaki River flash floods

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:52 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], October 11 (ANI): A total of 36 people have been rescued so far in the Nepal Army's counteraction following the flooding along the Budhi Gandaki River basin in Gorkha District.

According to the Nepali Army, the 36 rescued include one foreigner.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said that at least five people remain missing after

NSE signs two MoUs to boost financial literacy among students, transport workers

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): The National Stock Exchange (NSE), under the aegis of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has signed two MoUs to expand financial literacy and investor awareness among college students and transport sector workers, including truck drivers, under the Project Jagrook campaign during World Investor Week 2026.

In a release issued, NSE said the initiatives aim to str

Ukraines secret cargo sparks scandal in EU state media

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:24:52 GMT

An Austrian opposition party is demanding answers over a reported 200 kg shipment transported through the country by Ukrainian intelligence without any checks

A scandal is brewing in Austria over a secret Ukrainian intelligence shipment reportedly allowed to cross the country unchecked, with opposition politicians demanding to know what it contained and who authorized its passage.

A Volkswa

Ukraine's 'secret cargo' sparks scandal in EU state - media

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:24:52 GMT

An Austrian opposition party is demanding answers over a reported 200 kg shipment transported through the country by Ukrainian intelligence without any checks

A scandal is brewing in Austria over a secret Ukrainian intelligence shipment reportedly allowed to cross the country unchecked, with opposition politicians dem

"Their leaders have become a festering sore in state politics": Nadda hits out at Himachal government

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:07:07 GMT

Manali (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 11 (ANI): Launching a blistering attack on the Congress government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Himachal Pradesh, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday accused the state administration of 'misgovernance, mismanagement, and stalling development', alleging that the state is refusing to cooperate on mega Centre-funded railway and highway projects.

Addr

Nalla Suresh Reddy to file PIL in SC seeking judicial probe into protests against CEC

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:06:18 GMT

Bhadradri Kothagudem (Telangana) [India], October 11 (ANI): Nalla Suresh Reddy on Sunday said he intends to file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court of India, seeking an investigation by a sitting judge or an independent agency into the protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Speaking to ANI, Reddy called for a formal inquiry into the demonstrations in New Delhi and other p

"Your desire to use language as tool for conflict will be buried": Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress of fostering North-South divide

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Sunday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a press briefing, refuting claims that the Tamil language is under threat due to policies like NEET.

Trivedi dismissed the opposition's narrative as 'completely false,' asserting that classical Tamil literature and culture have instead received unpr

Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Hyderabad after passenger's power bank catches fire

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:07:51 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 11 (ANI): A Chennai-bound IndiGo flight carrying passengers from Delhi was forced to make an emergency diversion to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, on Sunday after a passenger's power bank caught fire inside the cabin.

According to official reports and statements from the airline, smoke began billowing from the electronic device mid-flig

NCB Guwahati seizes 53.937 kg Methamphetamine/WY tablets worth Rs 43 crore; two arrested

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:07:05 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 11 (ANI): The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Guwahati, seized 53.937 kg of Methamphetamine/WY Tablets, valued at approximately Rs 43 crore in the illicit market, following an intelligence-led operation conducted in Guwahati on 06 October, on Tuesday.

According to the release, two drug traffickers have been arrested in connection with the seizure.

Acting on credible intelli

Two UAE aid convoys carrying 259 tonnes of food supplies entered Gaza Strip as part of 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:07:00 GMT

ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Two UAE humanitarian aid convoys, comprising 20 trucks carrying 259 tonnes of food supplies, entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of ''Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'', within the framework of the UAE's ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs.

This assistance helps meet the food needs of the Palestinian people, supports the humanitaria

"Incident was beyond our control, will examine all factors": IIIT Ranchi Director on death of 1st-year student

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:06:36 GMT

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 11 (ANI): A first-year student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi allegedly died by suicide inside the campus premises, prompting an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the tragedy.

The deceased has been identified as Aditya Kumar, a resident of Bhagalpur, Bihar, who had joined the institute recently in August.

According to IIIT

"This is not India I know": RJD MP Manoj Jha slams Delhi police action during October 10 protest

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:04:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Sunday condemned police action during the CJP-led protest in Delhi, saying the crackdown on protesters was "not the India I know" while asserting that the people, not police repression or the government, would determine the outcome of the movement.

Speaking to ANI, Jha criticised the security measures and detentions in the national ca

"To strengthen nation, we need to strengthen states": PM Modi highlights manufacturing boost for Tamil Nadu in Chennai

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:04:27 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India's global growth is powered by the progress of its states, and reaffirmed the Centre's focus on strengthening local manufacturing, infrastructure and job creation during his visit to Tamil Nadu.

Addressing a public gathering in Chennai, the Prime Minister emphasised that national progress is inextricably linked t

Department of Municipalities and Transport launches major Mussafah road upgrades

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:49:33 GMT

ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced plans to upgrade key roads in Mussafah, improving journeys between the industrial area, Mohamed Bin Zayed City and Zayed City.

The project covers approximately 13 kilometres along E30 and 8th Street in Mussafah, aiming to ease congestion, make journeys safer and reduce overall travel times.

A core compo

RTA launches trial operation of Dubai Glydways automated transit system at Bluewaters

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:10:21 GMT

DUBAI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the Dubai Glydways automated transit system at Bluewaters. The system uses autonomous electric vehicles supported by artificial intelligence technologies, operating on dedicated guideways.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, attended a presentation

Vijay urges Centre to release Rs 5,110 crore pending SSA funds "without any conditionalities"; seeks metro projects in Coimbatore, Madurai

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:06:16 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday urged the Central government to release Rs 5,110 crore in pending funds due to the state under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) scheme 'without any conditionalities.'

Addressing an event in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai, the Chief Minister raised key demands concerning education funding, r

"No compromise on safety, public convenience": Bihar CM sets 2028 deadline for Patna Metro completion

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:06:00 GMT

Patna (Bihar) [India], October 11 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction work of the Patna Metro Rail project along Nehru Path and directed officials to ensure that the entire project is completed by the year 2028.

During the on-site inspection, the Chief Minister visited key stretches, including the Income Tax roundabout, High Court roundabout, and the area near

DRI seizes around 5.75 kg crystal meth from train passenger in a crack down on drug trafficking; one arrested

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:05:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mangalore Regional Unit has intercepted an Indian national travelling by train from Delhi to Bengaluru in an intelligence-led operation.

According to the Ministry of Finance, a thorough examination of the passenger's trolley bag led to the recovery of three packets containing 5.753 kg of white crystalline substance suspected

"Authorities cannot rely on restrictions outside area": SC seeks justifications on BNSS Section 163, detentions

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:05:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): In a strong intervention on Sunday, the Supreme Court of India ordered the removal of prohibitory notices imposed under Section 163 of the BNSS around its own complex, calling them 'excessive measures' that hinder access to justice.

Hearing petitions and a contempt plea over the police crackdown on protesters on October 10, a bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V.Mohana rule

Projects worth Rs 13,000 crore will "create jobs for young people across Tamil Nadu": PM Modi

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:05:15 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple developmental projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai, highlighting their potential to improve connectivity, strengthen industrial growth, and create employment opportunities across Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was also pr

"Situation mirrors open Emergency": CJP hits out at heavy security deployment, curbs in Delhi

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:03:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Sunday mounted a scathing attack on the administration over extensive security restrictions and transport closures in the national capital, alleging that the prevailing situation resembles an 'open Emergency.'

Addressing a joint press conference in New Delhi, CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka accused the authorities of causing seve

Tamil Nadu: PM Modi visits Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT-Madras campus

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:35:20 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre on the IIT-Madras campus.

He was briefed on the functions and research of the institute by experts.

Earlier, PM Modi inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore.

Following the inau

"Turned entire Delhi into prison": TMC's Saugata Roy slams Centre over crackdown on CEC protests, says "govt digging own grave"

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:34:05 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 11 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Sunday announced that former West Bengal Chief Minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee will join leaders of the INDIA bloc to submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday, while accusing the Centre of turning Delhi into a 'prison' to shield Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

Speaking t

As Russian Arms Exports Slide, Central Asia Shops Elsewhere

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:21:20 GMT

Last week, Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that New Delhihad successfully shipped its Akash air-defense system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.

While neither country has publicly announced the deals, and details like the number of systems, delivery dates, and prices remain secret, the sale gives the two Central Asian states an alternative to the Russian systems that have in the past dominated thei

Tamil Nadu: PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II stretch built at Rs 4,900 crore

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:01:50 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore.

Following the inauguration, PM Modi took a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was also present.

PM Modi arrives in Chennai, received by TN CM Vijay; to inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:01:37 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai and was received by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay at Chennai Airport.

In Chennai, PM Narendra Modi will undertake a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back. Over 500 Bharatanatyam dancers are present at Porur Junction metro station to welcome Prime Minister Nar

Karnataka: Three killed, over 10 injured as truck rams into Durgamata Daud Devi procession

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:01:02 GMT

Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], October 11 (ANI): Three people were killed and more than 10 others injured after a truck rammed into a Durgamata Daud Devi procession near Managutti and Hattargi Toll Gate in Hukkeri taluk of Karnataka's Belagavi district, police said.

According to police, three people died on the spot, while four of the injured were stated to be in critical condition.

The incident occurred whe

Saudi-led coalition vows firm response after deadly attack on Riyadh airport

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:45:37 GMT

RIYADH, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has vowed to respond firmly to a Houthi attack on a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday that killed 12 people and injured 309 others.

Coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Malki said early Sunday on social media platform X that the coalition's Joint Forces Command would respond firmly to what he described as a "terror

PM Modi to inaugurate infrastructure projects and lay foundation stones for new initiatives in Tamil Nadu

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:32:38 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several infrastructure projects and lay foundation stones for new initiatives across Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

As per a release, at around 11:30 AM, he will undertake a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back. At around 12:15 PM, he will perform Darshan and Pooja at the

US fighter jet strikes cargo ship in Gulf of Oman as Iran blockade tightens

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:32:16 GMT

Florida [US], October 11 (ANI): The United States military announced on Saturday that it had disabled a Panama-flagged commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the crew allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to breach Washington's naval blockade against Iran, amid escalating tensions across regional shipping corridors.

Detailing the operation via social media, the US Central Command stated in a po

Cost pressures to weigh on logistics and ports in Q2FY27 amid volume momentum: Report

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:03:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): India's logistics and ports sectors face a mixed operational performance in the second quarter of financial year 2027, as persistent cost inflation partially offsets steady volume expansion.

According to an Emkay Research report, while fuel price adjustments and recovering freight activity support top-line growth across major logistics operators, margin compression remains vis

"Women safety, child protection key priorities": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta highlights helplines, shelter homes, CCTV surveillance

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:03:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the safety, dignity, assistance and welfare of women and children remain key priorities of the Delhi government, highlighting measures including 11 One Stop Centres, 15 women's shelter homes, 14 working women's hostels, integrated emergency helplines, CCTV surveillance and self-defence training in schools to strengthen protection and

Local trade exhibition bridges Afghan, int'l markets

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:15:12 GMT

KABUL, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- A major trade exhibition opened in Kabul, attracting hundreds of domestic and foreign investors to boost Afghanistan's trade ties with neighboring countries and unlock fresh opportunities for trade and investment.

A total of 323 domestic and foreign companies presented their products across approximately 700 exhibition booths. Spanning six days from Wednesday to Monday, the fair serves

US could join Saudi strikes on Yemen Trump

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:48:48 GMT

Washington could intervene in the escalating conflict after a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people, including an American citizen

US President Donald Trump has said Washington may join Saudi Arabia's military campaign against Yemen's Houthis, signaling a possible reversal of his previous reluctance to intervene directly in the escalating conflict.

Speaking to reporters at the Wh

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport targeted again, operations suspended; multiple injuries reported: GACA

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:29:30 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 11 (ANI): King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was targeted in another attack on Saturday (local time), leaving multiple people injured and forcing a temporary suspension of airport operations, the Kingdom's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said, as several international airlines cancelled flights and foreign embassies urged their citizens to avoi

Train services to operate as per normal schedule on Oct 11: Northern Railway

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:29:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Northern Railway has announced that all train services will operate as per their normal schedule on October 11, following cancellations and rescheduling of several trains on October 9-10 after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) announced a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi.

Indian Railways had decided to cancel Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi an

Delhi turns fortress as CJP-led protest triggers mass detentions; Opposition alleges "dictatorship"; BJP says "anarchy not anyone's right"

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:19:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Delhi witnessed heightened security, mass detentions and a political showdown on Saturday as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, was met with a heavy police deployment.

Police detained activists from an aircraft, barricades were erected at the Ghazipur border, and gates at 4