February 11, 2026
  • February 11, 2026

China-backed candidate Mohamed Muizzu elected Maldives president

by on October 1, 2023 0

China-backed candidate Mohamed Muizzu defeated pro-India President Ibrahim Solih in the presidential runoff in the Maldives. Solih trailed Muizzu by 7% votes in the first round and failed to secure the additional votes needed to win the runoff. Muizzu accused Solih of seeking India’s endorsement for every decision, which he claimed undermined the Maldives’...

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Lingayats distraught under Siddaramaiah: Cong MLA

by on October 1, 2023 0

Senior MLA and president of All India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha, Shamanur Shivashankarappa, has expressed his support for a Lingayat chief minister in Karnataka. He claims that the Lingayat community is unhappy under the rule of current CM Siddaramaiah and that Lingayat officers are not considered for prominent posts.

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20 aircraft targeted with GPS spoofing over Iran

by on October 1, 2023 0

At least 20 airline and corporate jets overflying Iran were targeted with fake GPS signals over the fortnight. These signals were sent from the ground and were strong enough to infiltrate the aircraft’s navigation system, override the true satellite GPS signals and steer the aircraft off their course.

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Betting-addicted techie turns thief, lands in jail

by on October 1, 2023 0

A former software engineer, Balaga Haribabu, has been arrested in a theft case in Srikakulam district. Haribabu, who lost his job due to gambling addiction, had been involved in multiple robbery cases. To avoid leaving fingerprints, he used socks as gloves. He had also taken loans from various people before his arrest. In his...

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Arunachal hosting 2 sport events close to China border

by on October 1, 2023 0

Tawang, a small town in Arunachal Pradesh near India’s border with China, is hosting two sporting events: the Tawang Marathon and the Senior National Tug of War Championship. Over 2,500 runners and 1,000 sportspersons have arrived for the events, which are taking place at an altitude of 11,500 feet. The marathon offers four categories,...

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‘14-minute miracle’ to clean Vande trains

by on October 1, 2023 0

From today, Vande Bharat trains will see a ‘14-minute miracle’. The trains which boast of several premium services will add one more — they will be cleaned and made ready for the next trip in just 14 minutes after passengers deboard at destination stations.

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