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Dozens killed, injured in new Pakistan-A...

Dozens killed, injured in new Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes

Spin Boldak, Afghanistan / Chaman, Pakistan — October 15, 2025 A deadly overnight clash between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban has left dozens dead and scores injured along the volatile border region spanning southeastern Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak district and Pakistan’s Chaman... read more »

‘Surveillance pricing’: Why you might be...

‘Surveillance pricing’: Why you might be paying more than your neighbour...

Imagine walking into a store and buying a two-litre bottle of milk for $3—only to discover the person ahead of you paid $3.50, and the one behind paid just $2. Welcome to the age of “surveillance pricing,” where artificial intelligence and personal data may be quietly shaping what you... read more »

Dozens hospitalised in Tunisia’s Gabes a...

Dozens hospitalised in Tunisia’s Gabes amid environmental crisis

Gabes, Tunisia — October 14, 2025 A wave of hospitalizations has struck the southern Tunisian city of Gabes, where more than 120 residents—many of them children—have been admitted to local hospitals with respiratory distress and neurological symptoms. The cause, residents and local officials... read more »

‘Show Israel the red card’: Protesters u...

‘Show Israel the red card’: Protesters urge boycott of Israel at World Cup...

‘Show Israel the red card’: Protesters urge boycott of Israel at World Cup Israel’s World Cup qualifier versus Italy was played under heavy security and protests just days after a Gaza ceasefire. Hundreds of people attended a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Oslo on Saturday ahead of... read more »

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Pakistan arrests brothers over woman’s stoning

Pakistani police have arrested two brothers who participated in a mob attack during which their sister was stoned to death with bricks for marrying against the family’s wishes, a police... read more »

Iraq attacks and shelling kill 35

BAGHDAD: Violence across Iraq, including shelling of the conflict-hit city of Fallujah, killed 35 people today, as politicians haggle over forming a... read more »

Pakistan MQM leader Altaf Hussain’s arrest in London: T...

Karachi: Around 4,000 people blocked the main thoroughfare of Pakistan’s port city of Karachi late Tuesday to protest the arrest of Altaf Hussain, the... read more »

Nine Boko Haram fighters killed in Nigeria

ABUJA: The Nigerian military Monday confirmed it killed nine Boko Haram fighters in the northeastern Borno state. “Patrol troops have successfully... read more »

Is Iran jailing Facebook users for anti-govt posts?

TEHRAN: An Iranian court has sentenced eight people to jail terms ranging from seven to 20 years for crimes including anti-regime propaganda posted on... read more »

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Mercedes Benz records 41% growth in first half of 2015, eyes numb...

Stuttgart based luxury car maker, Mercedes Benz continues its dream run in India. The German car maker posted its highest ever quarter two (April to June) sales in 2015, posting a growth of 43 per... read more »

TVS XL Super reaches 1 crore sales mark; special e...

Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor has launched a special edition of XL Super to commemorate the crossing of one crore sales mark by the company’s... read more »

Suzuki eyes customers who ‘upgrade to other brands’

Suzuki has decided to roll out its new cars, aimed at younger buyers, with only the ‘S’ badge. The rear of the new cars will also sport the... read more »

Govt to sell stake in Oil India, NTPC, 3 other PSUs

The government will sell a minority stake in the nation’s biggest power producer NTPC, as well as in Oil India Ltd and three other PSUs as part of its... read more »

India is now a $2-trillion economy

India’s GDP crossed the $2-trillion mark in 2014, according to data released by the World Bank in Washington late on Wednesday. After taking 60 years to... read more »

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Dhoni can lead India for three-four years – Fleming

Stephen Fleming, the Chennai Super Kings coach and former New Zealand captain, feels that MS Dhoni can lead his country for another three to four years but is not sure whether he will be able to do... read more »

AB de Villiers is a ‘Freak’, says Roya...

Bangalore: A witness to A B de Villiers’ exploits from close quarters against Sunrisers Hyderabad, young Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer... read more »

Waqar Younis Offered Two-Year Contract to Coach Pakista...

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered former captain Waqar Younis a two-year contract to coach the national side, according to chairman Najam... read more »

Daredevils and KP hope for home revival

Four days off is normally a prospect the working man welcomes with glee, but in cricket, especially amid the manic assembly line of matches in the IPL, it... read more »

Chennai and Punjab players rule IPL-7 charts

Chennai Super Kings have joined Kings XI Punjab as the only two teams to have won five games in Season 7 of the Indian Premier League so far. And both need to... read more »

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Munni Returns: Malaika Arora Khan Defines Fashion for Dolly Ki Do...

Malaika Arora Khan, who has an enviable track record of super hit item numbers in Bollywood, seems all set to add another feather in her cap. The actress is back to doing what she does best and will... read more »

A. R. Rahman to receive honorary doctorate from Be...

In recognition of his two—decades—long musical legacy, the prestigious Berklee College of Music is all set to honour Oscar—winning composer A.... read more »

A New Digital Currency Whose Value Is Based on Your Rep...

Bitcoin turned money into something completely virtual. Using a worldwide network of machines and the power of pure mathematics, it put currency in the hands... read more »

Fascinating Ways People Try to Leave Their Mark on the ...

One day while driving along Highway 50 in Nevada, photographer David Gardner spotted a giant cottonwood tree draped with what seemed to be hundreds of pairs of... read more »

A Celebration of Lady Java, a Coding Language to Rule T...

Phones, laptops, tablets, even cars. They’re all so tightly connected to that ever-growing thing called the cloud. Today, we take that for granted. But just... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Mediterranean diet without breakfast best for diabetics

Mediterranean diet without breakfast best for diabetics

London: For patients with diabetes, it is better to eat a single large meal than several smaller meals throughout the day, a new study has found. Researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden studied... read more »

Cancer experts want amendment to outdated narcotics law

Cancer experts want amendment to outdated narcotic...

In a bid to give a proper thrust to fight against cancer, its experts have urged members of parliament and political parties to help in quick passage... read more »

Beware of winter myths

Beware of winter myths

Los Angeles – There are numerous techniques to stay warm but you might be doing it the wrong way. Many believe alcohol consumption helps to beat the... read more »

Don’t ignore persistent coughs, they can be `lung cance...

Don’t ignore persistent coughs, they can be `lung cancer warning`

Melbourne – An expert has claimed that unexplained coughs and chest infections should be taken seriously as they could be a sign of lung... read more »

Having better sex life can help you live longer

Having better sex life can help you live longer

Washington – A new study has revealed that sex can be one of the secrets to good health, youth and a longer life. The research, which was conducted on... read more »

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Mango Smoothie

It will refresh you instantly Ingredients: One tbsp mango jam, 250 ml beaten yogurt, half tsp clove powder, crushed ice Method: Blend a spoon of softened mango jam with beaten yogurt in a glass. Pour... read more »

Watching too much TV may cause early death: Study

People who watch TV for three hours or more each day may be twice as likely to die prematurely than those who watch less, a new study... read more »

Aster DM Healthcare opens its eight ACCESS Clinic in th...

Aster DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and India, has opened its eighth ACCESS clinic at Souk Al Kabeer, Bur Dubai.... read more »

Soon, smartphone to monitor your stress levels

Washington: Researchers have developed a device that uses your smartphone to monitor your stress levels. The device can use any smartphone to measure the... read more »

Food for your healthy bones

Nutrients like calcium and vitamin D are essential if you want to build strong bones. While calcium helps strengthen bones and teeth structure, vitamin D... read more »

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Kejriwal involved in hawala, says Mishra; AAP rejects charge

HIGHLIGHTS Mishra claimed that Kejriwal had made Mukesh Kumar Sharma the fall guy, getting him to falsely claim that he donated Rs 2 crore to AAP. AAP rejected the allegations, and party leader... read more »

Army wants its own ‘mini Air Force’, p...

HIGHLIGHTS The force wants three squadrons of heavy-duty attack helicopters, among other choppers, for its three primary “strike”... read more »

Tuberculosis free India: J P Nadda formulates strategy ...

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said that India has formulated a national strategic plan with a special focus on stamping out the bacterial disease at grass... read more »

Banks Asked To Update ATM Software To Prevent ‘Wa...

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to follow the instructions of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), a government... read more »

Five carcasses wash up on Juhu beach in one month

Reagan Creado who regularly visits Juhu beach for walks on Tuesday shared that he found a dead and probably half eaten olive ridley turtle carcass and decided... read more »

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Politics

New voters, weak leaders behind Congress defeat: Sharad Pawar

NCP advocates quota for Muslims, Marathas

The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, which launched its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls on Monday, advocated reservation for Muslims and Marathas in education, jobs and government... read more »

Defamation case: Manish Tewari asked to pay Rs 10,...

New Delhi: Union Minister Manish Tewari has been summoned by a Mumbai Magistrate court in connection with a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Nitin... read more »

Smriti Irani campaigns in Amethi, attacks Rahul for ...

BJP candidate from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat Smriti Irani on Monday attacked Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for the lack of development in the... read more »

Amit Shah calls for revenge in Muzaffarnagar: Report

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Amit Shah triggered a fresh row when he reportedly delivered a speech calling for ‘revenge’ in a... read more »

My son has shamed me by slapping Kejriwal, says Abdul W...

New Delhi: Mohammad Zakir Hussein, father of the person who slapped Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal said his son’s actions have shamed him. Hussein... read more »

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'iPad baby seat' draws flak for being 'unhealthy'

‘iPad baby seat’ draws flak for being ‘unhealth...

Washington – The iPad baby seat, manufactured by Fisher-Price, has reportedly received a lot of criticism for being an unhealthy product exposing babies to a lot of screen time at a tender... read more »

Google acquires security firm Impermium with Indian connection

Google’s new tool lets you create own Street...

London – Google has reportedly introduced a new tool that allows users to create their own Street View images and share them using Google... read more »

New pics of nearby starburst galaxy M82 may help reveal...

New pics of nearby starburst galaxy M82 may help reveal why stars form where they do

Washington – Astronomers using the new, high-frequency capabilities of the National Science Foundation’s Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT),... read more »

How to distinguish between stars and brown dwarfs

How to distinguish between stars and brown dwarfs

Washington – Researchers have found clear observational evidence for the theoretically predicted break between very low mass stars and brown dwarfs. The... read more »

How brain balances learning new skills while retaining ...

How brain balances learning new skills while retaining old ones

Washington – Researchers have developed a new computational model that explains how the brain maintains the balance between plasticity and stability, and... read more »

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Proud dad Djokovic already feels ‘number one’

PARIS: Novak Djokovic already feels ‘number one’ after becoming a father last week and says his battle with Roger Federer for the year-end top global ranking is no more than a luxury... read more »

I hadn’t planned for India, says Nicolas Ane...

PANAJI: There has been some criticism that the Indian Super League has attracted ageing superstars but you cannot say the same about Nicolas Anelka.... read more »

Suspended boxer Sarita Devi now says sorry

NEW DELHI: Seeking to make herself eligible for participation in next month’s World Championships in Korea, Sarita Devi on Monday apologized to the... read more »

Serena Williams wins WTA Finals

SINGAPORE: Serena Williams beat Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 Sunday to win her third-successive title at the WTA Finals – and her fifth overall. Halep easily... read more »

PM Modi congratulates Sania for WTA Finals triumph

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated tennis ace Sania Mirza for winning the season-ending WTA Finals women’s doubles title,... read more »

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7 Dead As Iran Teen Botches Homemade Fireworks

An Iranian teenager, who was making fireworks at home for a festival ahead of the Persian New Year blew up his home, killing himself and six other family members, a prosecutor said on Saturday. The read more »

Suspend Premium Processing Of Work Visas For Forei...

Three influential American Senators have sought lifting of the suspension of premium processing of work visas of foreign doctors, including from... read more »

Chinese President Xi Jinping Wants ‘Great Wall Of...

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Xi issued the traditional military rallying call on Friday, during a session of the National People’s Congress, China’s annual parliament in... read more »

Dinosaur Tracks Found In China, Say Scientists

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The tracks were found on a rural mountain road in Longjing city in August 2015, Xinhua news agency quoted the scientists from China, South Korea and the US as... read more »

Indonesia making no progress against hazardous haze

Pekanbaru, Indonesia | Reuters — Indonesia has sent nearly 21,000 personnel to fight forest fires raging in its northern islands, the disaster management... read more »

Protests Erupt Nationwide Over Gaza Hostage Deal in Israel: A Nation at a Crossroads

This past weekend, Israel has been shaken by some of the largest protests in its history, ignited by the government’s handling of a controversial hostage deal with Hamas. The streets... read more »

Google’s Free AI and Machine Learning Courses: A Detailed Guide

Google’s suite of free AI and Machine Learning (ML) courses is a treasure trove for anyone looking to gain skills in these cutting-edge fields. Here’s a breakdown of who can benefit... read more »

Blue Origin Successfully Launches 26th New Shepard Mission in West Texas

On August 29, 2024, Blue Origin successfully conducted its 26th New Shepard mission (NS-26) from its launch site in West Texas. This flight marked another significant achievement for the... read more »

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Becomes First Non-Tech U.S. Firm to Hit $1 Trill...

Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by Warren Buffett, has reached a historic milestone by becoming the first non-tech U.S. company to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalization. This... read more »

UAE Announces Amnesty and Discounted Airfares for Visa Overstayer...

In a significant move to address the challenges faced by visa overstayers, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new initiative offering amnesty and discounted airfares. This program is... read more »