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thehindu.com | 8 min. ago NEW

Security forces, police launch multiple search operations in J&K’s Poonch

The operations are aimed at strengthening security and checking possible terrorist movement in the border district, officials said.

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 2 min. ago

Shifting global focus towards more comprehensive assessment of threats to human health and survival

Launched at the recent World Health Summit in Berlin, a new report has flagged 17 interlinked catastrophic threats including pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, AI, and urges global leaders to stop treating these issues in isolation, and start viewing them as deeply interconnected economic, environmental, and national security challenge

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 4 min. ago

IGL launches AI-powered pilot project for hydrotesting verification

Government regulations require CNG cylinder to undergo the testing once in every three years at a PESO-approved testing centre.

dailymail.com | 1 hrs. 10 min. ago

Nigel Farage crony makes 'Nigerian scammer' jibe at Kemi, just days after Reform's councillors were caught on camera making racist remarks

Conservative chairman Kevin Hollinrake accused Raheem Kassam, a long-standing adviser to Mr Farage, of 'launching racist slurs' against the Tory leader.

nypost.com | 1 hrs. 13 min. ago

Dad of NYC girl, 5, allegedly killed by mom is now struggling to afford funeral

The father of 5-year-old Fabiana Cabello has launched a fundraiser for her funeral after her mother was charged with her murder in Queens.

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 36 min. ago

Stellantis to invest ₹4,000 cr, plan 12 India launches, triple market share by 2030

Jeep and Citroën’s export share is expected to double over the next four years.

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 31 min. ago

TCS launches industrial AI platform, eyes 25% productivity gains

Industrial Intelligence Foundry aims to scale AI deployment across engineering and manufacturing, with a projected 20–25% improvement in manufacturing productivity

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 55 min. ago

US startup Reflect Orbital books two launches on Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram rockets

Reflect Orbital builds and operates orbital mirrors to enable controlled lighting without ground infrastructure, to support a variety of customers and applications, from remote search-and-rescue operations to solar farms generating clean power

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 55 min. ago

Starlink, Jio and the battle for India’s satellite internet

In Focus Podcast | In this episode, we explore the Musk–Ambani feud, Starlink’s delayed India launch, satellite internet regulation, market competition, and the potential implications for Jio Platforms’ upcoming IPO.

thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 18 min. ago

Vijay launches ₹3,108-cr. ring main pipeline project for equitable drinking water supply

The project will interlink all nine water treatment facilities to ensure uninterrupted supply to residents of the GCC area. It involves laying 91.2 km of interconnected pipelines and installing instruments to measure water pressure, flow, and quality at treatment plants and distribution stations

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 56 min. ago

Why Keralam has launched India’s first ecosystem Red List assessment

Kerala State Biodiversity Board’s Red List Assessment of Ecosystems project aims to transform conservation efforts from isolated species preservation to proactive, landscape-wide management

nypost.com | 7 hrs. 35 min. ago

World’s first space junk-collecting robot claw underway to combat deadly amount of trash in orbit

The UK is launching a first-of-its-kind mission to rid the atmosphere of space junk, which involves using giant, satellite-propelled claws to snatch it from the sky.

thehindu.com | 7 hrs. 53 min. ago

After AMU, Jamia students launch hunger strike over union elections

theguardian.com | 8 hrs. 54 min. ago

SNP says campaign for next referendum on independence ‘has already begun’

John Swinney tells party conference SNP will use ‘six-figure war chest’ to renew argument for leaving UKJohn Swinney has said that the second referendum campaign for Scottish independence “has already begun”, revealing a nationwide effort to renew the argument for leaving the UK in his keynote address to the SNP party conference.On Saturday, the Scottish first minister said that the SNP would launch its “most sophisticated campaign in history” to convince Scottish of the benefits of independence, backed by “a six-figure war chest”.

Called Choose Scotland, the campaign aims to build the consensus for leaving the union. Continue reading...

thehindu.com | 10 hrs. 36 min. ago

Delhi CM launches portal for DURGA e-auto scheme for women, transgender persons

thehindu.com | 11 hrs. 12 min. ago

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister launches AI-powered Venkatadri app for Tirumala pilgrims

The TTD app maps more than 350 locations, offers offline navigation and provides round-the-clock assistance in five languages

thehindu.com | 11 hrs. 44 min. ago

Supreme Court-appointed panel launches portal for complaints over July violence at Jantar Mantar

The MHA said that priority will be given to matters pertaining to the use of pellet guns, targeted violence, harassment of female protestors, and excessive violence and destruction of property occasioned on either side

theguardian.com | 11 hrs. 46 min. ago

‘We’re not playing games’: Parents launch playground protests to fight school field sell-off

School looking to sell piece of open land beloved by people in Devon town to fund refurbishmentsOn Saturdays throughout autumn, residents of Totnes have met at a field on the banks of the River Dart to play ballgames, fly kites or simply sit on the grass and chat.But it hasn’t just been about having fun – this has been a “play protest” aimed at trying to save a beloved piece of open land in the historic Devon market town.

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scmp.com | 12 hrs. 51 min. ago

Police urge Apple to fix security after 110 reports of fraud over iPhone Duo

Hong Kong police have raised concerns over Apple’s refusal to activate an additional security protocol to prevent fraud despite repeated calls, as the force received more than 110 reports of unauthorised credit card transactions following the pre-order launch of the company’s latest model. The force said on Saturday that residents began reporting suspicious credit card purchases of the foldable iPhone Duo after online pre-orders started on Friday at 8pm.

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iol.co.za | 12 hrs. 56 min. ago

Limpopo comedian Skeem Mafenya stabbed to death as police launch manhunt

Popular 20-year-old comedian and content creator Skeem Mafenya has been stabbed to death in Limpopo, with police launching a manhunt as the motive for the brutal killing remains unknown.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 13 hrs. 1 min. ago

Russia targets energy grid: Russia launches 320 missiles and drones; Zelenskyy warns of winter blackout

thehindu.com | 13 hrs. 50 min. ago

U.S. health secretary Kennedy launches new push on vaccine injuries

Kennedy has long argued that chemicals in vaccines are dangerous, though experts say there is no ‌evidence of harm

theguardian.com | 13 hrs. 52 min. ago

US corporate lobbyists mounted ‘blitz’ to dilute landmark EU deforestation law, report finds

Environmental watchdog Mighty Earth reveals two-year effort to postpone and weaken EU Deforestation RegulationUS corporate lobbyists launched a two-year “blitz” to postpone and weaken the world’s most progressive legislation to protect forests, according to a new investigation by the environmental watchdog Mighty Earth.Major US firms and trade associations, including Cargill, Bunge, Mondelēz and the US Soybean Export Council, as well as numerous other US firms and organizations, sought to influence the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in more than 350 meetings, the advocacy group found.

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livemint.com | 14 hrs. 55 min. ago

Looking to purchase gold this festive season? Here's how to directly avail Tyohar BharatPe Gold Offer

BharatPe has launched its Tyohar BharatPe Gold Offer for the festive season, giving eligible customers 5% extra digital gold and a chance to win prizes from a ₹20 lakh pool. The campaign runs from 11 October to 10 November 2026 through the BharatPe ecosystem.

euronews.com | 15 hrs. 27 min. ago

North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system

It comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities.

thehindu.com | 15 hrs. 45 min. ago

Saudi authorities say three killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport

The attacks on October 8 were the deadliest in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces in neighbouring Yemen launched a major military offensive against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels last weekend

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 16 hrs. 27 min. ago

In 2013, Tope Awotona emptied about $200,000 of his savings to build Calendly; eight years later investors valued the company at $3 billion

In 2013, Tope Awotona launched Calendly to tackle the difficulties professionals face in scheduling meetings. His journey began with personal funds, retirement savings, and loans, slowly gathering momentum. By 2021, Calendly had soared to a valuation exceeding $3 billion, driven by a booming user base and the demand for streamlined online scheduling.

thehindu.com | 17 hrs. 17 min. ago

Will repo rate hike slow home sales?

Chennai’s housing market faces further pressure as buyers reassess budgets and developers defer launches

defence-blog.com | 17 hrs. 33 min. ago

British Army wants quiet power to replace noisy generators

The British Army is looking for new ways to power its troops in the field, offering £2.45 million ($3.26 million) to companies that can develop better batteries, faster chargers and quieter alternatives to the diesel generators units rely on today. UK Defence Innovation, the Ministry of Defence’s innovation arm, launched the Tactical Power Challenge on […]

thehindu.com | 18 hrs. 20 min. ago

Shattering stereotypes around disability frame by frame

The Association of People with Disabilities has launched AS i AM, a photography and videography competition to show the real and complex lives of people with disabilities

thehindu.com | 19 hrs. 45 min. ago

North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities

North Korea has been ramping up weapons demonstrations in recent weeks, including conducting its first underwater-launched missile tests in nearly three years

scmp.com | 19 hrs. 54 min. ago

Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’

Japan has long established itself as a pioneer of mediation in Southeast Asia. In 1990, for example, its officials helped broker talks between Cambodia’s warring factions, supplementing international efforts to end conflict in the country. Now, Tokyo is seeking to upgrade its diplomatic toolkit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ International Peace Mediation Unit was set up in March, followed by the launch of the Parliamentary Association for Peace Mediation in May.

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thehindu.com | 21 hrs. 16 min. ago

Lakshadweep, Pune, Ras Al Khaimah in winter schedule of Mangaluru International Airport

Fly91 will launch services to Agatti and Pune while Air India Express will connect Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and resume flights to Kuwait and Hyderabad

thehindu.com | 22 hrs. 18 min. ago

BJP to launch protests in Keralam to counter Congress protests demanding resignation of Gyanesh Kumar

Congress attacking the Election Commission, courts, and all constitutional bodies with an aim to destabilise the government, says BJP State vice-president M.T. Ramesh

pagesix.com | 22 hrs. 32 min. ago

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy seemingly hard-launches new romance 2 months after filing for divorce

"Oh damn that was quick," one fan commented on the rocker's Instagram post.

thehindu.com | 23 hrs. 52 min. ago

Wildlife emergency ambulance launched in Chennai

The Minister also inaugurated a wildlife photography exhibition organised through the Tamil Nadu Wildlife Experiences Corporation and released a standard operating procedure document on monitoring sea turtles, their safe handling and release in appropriate coastal areas

dailymail.com | 1 days ago

The £100million hypocrite: Nick Clegg was Britain's smuggest politician, before he sold his soul to Facebook - now he's set to trouser ANOTHER £30million as his wife launches a new political party in Spain

Nobody will be too surprised to learn that Sir Nick Clegg, tech multi-millionaire, found himself standing alone at a party in Madrid last weekend.

scmp.com | 1 days ago

Malaysia’s shoppers love Chinese e-commerce. Its factories pay the price

In hindsight, it was only a matter of time before Esha Yusof joined the growing ranks of Malaysian shoppers being drawn to Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo. Esha is a relative newcomer. She signed up in July, more than half a year after the platform launched in Malaysia – and has been smitten with it ever since.

Rock-bottom prices, a vast range of products and seamless payments through a popular local e-wallet make it easy for the 32-year-old to spend an average of 500 ringgit (US$122) a month...

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Kauvery Hospital launches centre for obesity, metabolic health

The centre will provide comprehensive care for people with obesity and related health problems through a multidisciplinary team

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Collector lauds ‘Lab on Wheels’ for bringing free digital education directly to students

Launching the “Infosys Springboard Maker Lab on Wheels” initiative, Shyam Prasad says the mobile laboratory will offer hands-on training in electronics, robotics, microcontrollers and 3D printing