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Air India, IndiGo extend cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights until late October, check dates
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Air India, IndiGo extend cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights until late October, check dates

Amid worsening security conditions and escalating conflict, major Indian carriers, Air India and IndiGo, have announced a further extension of flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia. IndiGo has cancelled flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Medina until October 24, 2026, while Air India has extended suspensions to and from Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah until October 20. Sharing the details on social media platform X, IndiGo said it made the decision after assessing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. The airline is notifying affected passengers through the contact details provided at the time of their booking.ย  Akasa Air too extends suspension Akasa…
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Vishvajit More creates history, claims silver at U23 World Championships
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Vishvajit More creates history, claims silver at U23 World Championships

Vishvajit More etched his name into Indian wrestling history by becoming the country's first Greco-Roman wrestler to win a silver medal at the U23 World Wrestling Championships. Vishvajit More became the first Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to win a silver medal at the U23 World Championship, while Komal and Diskha Malik remain in bronze medal contention here.More, who already has two U23 World Championship bronze medals in his collection, was gunning for a historic gold but finished second after losing the fiercely fought final 12-13 to Georgia's Koba Karumidze.More opened his campaign with a close 10-8 win over Mexico's Isaac Marin…
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PM Modi to visit Canada from December 11-12: Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s on agenda as New Delhi-Ottawa bolster ties
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

PM Modi to visit Canada from December 11-12: Here’s what’s on agenda as New Delhi-Ottawa bolster ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on December 11 and 12 following a "productive"ย conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, as the two countries seek to strengthen bilateral relations after a prolonged diplomatic rift. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa announced the upcoming visit on Friday, stating that both leaders had agreed to build on the positive momentum in ties and pursue concrete outcomes in trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people exchanges. Carney had earlier confirmed Modiโ€™s expected visit during an interaction with visitors at a restaurant in Calgary on Thursday. Agenda for the visit Trade is expected to…
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DDA Karmayogi Awas Yojana offers 25% discount on ready-to-move flats, apply by October 31
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

DDA Karmayogi Awas Yojana offers 25% discount on ready-to-move flats, apply by October 31

New Delhi: Good news for government employees dreaming of owning a home in Delhi. Under the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) Karmayogi Awas Yojana, serving and retired government employees can avail themselves of a special 25 per cent discount on ready-to-move flats. Bookings are being accepted on a First Come, First Served (FCFS) basis, giving eligible applicants an opportunity to secure a home without waiting for construction to be completed. However, the deadline is approaching. Interested applicants have until October 31, 2026, to apply under the scheme. Who can apply under DDA Karmayogi Awas Yojana? The Karmayogi Awas Yojana has been…
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Sachin Chamaria confirmed for Aichiโ€‘Nagoya Para Asian Games; Two boccia players cleared by sports ministry
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Sachin Chamaria confirmed for Aichiโ€‘Nagoya Para Asian Games; Two boccia players cleared by sports ministry

India's Para Asian Games contingent has been strengthened with the inclusion of boccia players Sachin Chamaria and Anjali Devi for the 2026 edition in Aichi-Nagoya. The Ministry of Sports have greenlit the inclusion of Boccia athletes in the Indian contingent for the upcoming Para Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. Sachin Chamaria and Anjali Devi have received the go-ahead for the individual Boccia events, making a late addition which took the total number of athletes to 168 for the quadrennial showpiece.The Indian contingent for the Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya will be supported by 113 officials, including coaches, support staff, a…
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Toddler by her side, UAE royal Mahrah Al-Nahyan passed out on London street after heavy cocaine use
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Toddler by her side, UAE royal Mahrah Al-Nahyan passed out on London street after heavy cocaine use

An Emirati royal was found unconscious on a west London street after taking cocaine in the days before the incident, while a young child in her care was left unattended nearby. Mahrah Al Nahyan, 32, was discovered slumped against railings on June 13, near an unconscious man, as a barefoot toddler played close to the road. Al Nahyan, who is part of Abu Dhabiโ€™s royal family through marriage, pleaded guilty to one count of child neglect at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday. The court heard that members of the public found her unconscious and intervened after noticing the child alone…
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Stock markets extend recovery for second consecutive session, IT stocks led the gains
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Stock markets extend recovery for second consecutive session, IT stocks led the gains

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended the recovery for the second straight session as buying interest in select heavyweights, particularly technology stocks, picked up after a flat open.ย The rupee also strengthened against the US dollar, offering some relief to domestic sentiment.ย The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 413.66 points or 0.56 per cent higher at 74,729.27. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 74,778.78 and a low of 74,012.99, gyrating 765.79 points. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty gained 148.80 points or 0.65 per cent to close at 23,146.15. However, the broader market ended the session in the red. The BSE…
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Para Asian Games 2026: Event schedule, medal events, Indiaโ€™s fixtures, venues & live streaming Info
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Para Asian Games 2026: Event schedule, medal events, India’s fixtures, venues & live streaming Info

Athlete NameDisciplineEventsBoje MarbomBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenKlingson MarakBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenPradeep PatelBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenSahilBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenShivam SinghBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenSovendra SinghBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenTushar KumarBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenVishnubhatejuba VaghelaBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenAditya SajwanBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenSujith Puthankattunikarath SasiBlind FootballBlind Football โ€” MenSachin ChamariaBocciaMen's Individual-BC3, Mixed Pairs-BC3Anjali DeviBocciaWomen's Individual-BC3, Mixed Pairs-BC3Harvinder SinghPara ArcheryPara Recurve Men, Para Recurve Men DoublesVijay SundiPara ArcheryPara Recurve Men, Para Recurve Men DoublesToman KumarPara ArcheryPara Compound Men, Para Compound Men DoublesShyam Sunder SwamiPara ArcheryPara Compound Men, Para Compound Men DoublesAdil Mohamed Nazir AnsariPara ArcheryW1 Men, W1 Men…
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Bangladesh temple row escalates after beef feast as students plan cow slaughter on Durga Puja day: Report
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Bangladesh temple row escalates after beef feast as students plan cow slaughter on Durga Puja day: Report

Dhaka: A controversy over a beef khichdi feast near a temple at Jagannath University in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka has escalated into a wider dispute over religious sensitivities, campus rules and students' right to organise events. A group of students from the university's Islamic History and Culture department has announced plans to slaughter a cow and organise a beef feast on Friday (October 16) coinciding with Maha Shashthi -- the first day of Durga Puja celebrations. The proposed event comes days after Hindu students objected to a beef khichdi gathering held close to the university's central temple, triggering protests and demands…
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Rahul Gandhi Journalist Injury Case: SC Hearing on October 26
16
Oct
By The Press Editor
Politics

Rahul Gandhi Journalist Injury Case: SC Hearing on October 26

The Supreme Court will hear on October 26 an application seeking registration of an FIR against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the alleged injury to a woman journalist during an Opposition march inside the court premises on October 12. ย  The plea also requests that CCTV footage and other records connected with the incident be preserved. ย  Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that the application would be taken up along with other matters concerning protests when the court hears them on October 26. ย  The application has been filed by advocate…
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