Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted three ballistic missiles and four Houthi drones amid renewed attacks from Yemen. The escalation follows civilian injuries from falling missile debris and Saudi-led strikes against Houthi launchers and storage facilities.
Israel votes in its first parliamentary election since the October 7 attacks and subsequent regional wars. Benjamin Netanyahu faces opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot and other political rivals, with coalition negotiations expected to determine who governs the country.
North Korea has challenged Seoul over its reliance on American nuclear deterrence during a heated UN exchange. The confrontation follows a disputed landmine explosion, renewed border fortifications and South Korea’s unsuccessful attempts to reopen military dialogue.
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A local ceasefire has taken effect in Russian-occupied Oleshky, southern Ukraine, following an agreement facilitated by US First Lady Melania Trump. The pause is intended to allow humanitarian deliveries and civilian evacuations, while fighting continues elsewhere.
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Hyundai Commits $15.5 Billion to Make India a Global Automotive Hub
Hyundai will invest $15.5 billion in India through 2032, expanding manufacturing, R&D, local sourcing and future mobility as it positions the country as a major global automotive innovation and export hub.
Elon Musk Is Wrong to Turn Starlink Into an Indian Political Argument
Elon Musk can argue for Starlink’s India entry, but turning a telecom approval dispute into domestic political pressure crosses a line India has guarded across Congress and BJP governments.
India and Canada Deepen Cooperation Against Crime and Terrorism
India and Canada will deepen cooperation against organised crime, terrorism, trafficking, cybercrime and extortion as security ties recover from a damaging diplomatic rupture.
India and Switzerland Sign Five Agreements as Defence and Nuclear Talks Expand
India and Switzerland signed five agreements covering mobility, transport, research and start-ups as Modi and Guy Parmelin opened talks on defence production, military exchanges and nuclear cooperation. The visit builds on the India-EFTA trade pact and its major investment target.
President Murmu Approves Gujarat Uniform Civil Code
President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gujarat’s Uniform Civil Code, creating common rules for marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships. The law exempts Scheduled Tribes but will not take effect until the state notifies its implementation rules.
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A Civilisation We Inherited, A History We Barely Know
For centuries, India's history was shaped by colonial interpretations and political narratives. Today, our country is rediscovering the extraordinary depth of its civilisational heritage.
Operation Ajax: How Britain and America Brought Down Mohammad Mossadegh
In 1953, the CIA and MI6 helped overthrow Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh after he nationalised the country’s oil industry. Operation Ajax restored the Shah, returned control of production to Western companies and left a legacy that still shapes Iran’s hostility towards the United States.
From Dawn to Darkness: Reconstructing the October 7 Massacre
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists crossed into southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and abducting 251. Through the stories of children, festivalgoers, medics and families, this account reconstructs the human horror of the attack.
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Scientists Map Hidden Communication Network Deep Inside the Brain
Scientists have mapped specialised communication pathways in the brain's locus coeruleus, revealing how different groups of neurons influence learning, attention and behaviour. The findings could improve our understanding of neurological disorders.
New Antimatter Experiment Could Put Fundamental Laws of Physics to the Test
A single particle of antimatter has remained suspended in an electromagnetic trap for months. Northwestern University physicists have also controlled its quantum states, opening the way to extraordinarily precise tests of whether matter and antimatter obey the same fundamental laws.
Who Was the Mysterious Goddess Worshipped Beneath Ancient Spain?
Deep inside a Spanish cave, archaeologists have documented at least 120 Roman inscriptions, including dedications to a mysterious goddess. The discovery reveals women's active involvement in an organised religious cult nearly 2,000 years ago.
Ancient Shoulder Bone Reveals Possible Fatal Spear Attack on Neanderthal
A tiny hole in a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal shoulder blade may reveal a fatal wooden spear wound. But evidence of an earlier injury suggests this individual also survived severe trauma, possibly with support from others, revealing contrasting sides of prehistoric life.
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From Mizoram to Kerala, Regional Rappers Take Centre Stage in Mumbai
Spotify's RAP91 Live brings 23 rappers performing across nine languages to Mumbai on October 24. Artists from Mizoram, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are joining established names, raising questions about regional rap's growing commercial opportunities.
Spotify Removes 75 Million Spam Tracks Amid AI Music Boom
Spotify has removed 75 million spam tracks and excluded 50 million more from recommendations in 2026. Its AI crackdown aims to protect musicians, but questions remain about automated filtering, independent artists and transparency.
Nagaland's Indie Artists Are Making Music in Their Mother Tongues
Young musicians in Nagaland are bringing Sumi, Yimkhiung and other Indigenous languages into contemporary indie music. From Abdon Mech's recordings to Kohima's emerging bands, a local music scene is finding new ways to work with its linguistic heritage.
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