February 17, 2026
  • February 17, 2026

SC may hear NewsClick founder’s plea on UAPA use

by on October 17, 2023 0

The Supreme Court Monday said it will consider listing for hearing the plea of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty against the Delhi high court’s rejection of their petitions challenging their arrest and police remand in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA.

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Isro chief meets chess grandmaster Pragg

by on October 17, 2023 0

ISRO chairman S Somanath met chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai and expressed his belief that Praggnanandhaa will inspire young people in the field of science and technology. Somanath praised Praggnanandhaa’s achievements and compared them to India’s lunar mission. He also mentioned the upcoming maiden test flight of the Gaganyaan programme on October 21...

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Gaza border remains shut as Israel warns of a ‘long war’

by on October 17, 2023 0

The Gaza Strip is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as thousands of people flee their homes amid Israeli airstrikes and shortages of essential supplies. Both Israel and Hamas have dismissed talk of a ceasefire. Israel has imposed a blockade on Gaza and launched airstrikes, with a ground assault expected. Power and water supplies are...

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6-year-old Palestinian boy dies after being stabbed 26 times

by on October 17, 2023 0

A 6-year-old boy was fatally stabbed and his mother seriously wounded in a hate crime in suburban Chicago. The attack was believed to be motivated by the victims’ Muslim faith and tied to the violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip. The 71-year-old landlord targeted the family, who are Palestinian American, and stabbed them...

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Some people are working to harm our name, claim Adanis

by on October 17, 2023 0

The Adani group has accused certain individuals and groups of trying to harm its reputation and market standing. They claim that these entities have been working since 2018 to besmirch the group and its chairman Gautam Adani. A lawyer has filed a complaint with the CBI, alleging a criminal conspiracy by Trinamool Congress MP...

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After 128 years, cricket back in Olympics at LA

by on October 17, 2023 0

Cricket will return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028 after an absence of more than a century, while squash will make its debut on the Games programme. The inclusion of both sports was formalised at the 141st International Olympic Committee session here Monday.

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Israeli reoccupation of Gaza to be ‘big mistake’, warns Biden

by on October 17, 2023 0

President Joe Biden has warned Israel against reoccupying Gaza, following the recent Hamas assault that resulted in the deaths of more than 1,300 people, including 29 Americans. While Biden has been a staunch supporter of Israel, he cautioned against a full-scale occupation of Gaza, stating that Hamas and its extremists do not represent all...

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Rajnath slams those backing Hamas, says condemn terrorism

by on October 17, 2023 0

During his campaign trail in Telangana, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized those supporting terrorism, referring to the Israel-Hamas conflict. He also accused Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao of corruption and nepotism, highlighting the state’s lack of progress despite its growth potential.

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