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  Infosys, TCS, Wipro among 8 IT firms suspended from US green card programme in major H-1B crackdown

  October 08, 2026 23:41 IST

  The Trump administration has suspended major IT firms including Infosys, Wipro, Tata, HCL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe from the US PERM programme. The move comes amid a wider crackdown on H-1B visa use and foreign-worker hiring.

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  Courtroom drama in Pakistan as lawyer sets seat on fire over judgment delayed for 11 months

  October 08, 2026 20:45 IST

  A Pakistani lawyer allegedly set his courtroom seat on fire in Hyderabad after a judge declined to pronounce a judgment reserved for nearly 11 months. The lawyer was reportedly representing a party in a long-running Nawabshah land dispute.

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  Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Riyadh airport as flights halted amid rising tension

  October 08, 2026 23:41 IST

  Houthis have claimed a ballistic missile attack targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, with flights reportedly halted and smoke seen near a stationary aircraft. The incident follows deadly attacks on Saudi airports and comes as Saudi-led forces intensify operations against Houthis.

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  Nobel Prize in Literature 2026 goes to Canadian author Anne Carson

  October 08, 2026 17:03 IST

  The Nobel Prize 2026 in Literature has been awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson, "for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature."

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  'Earth almost entirely in red': Scientists warn 'super-duper' El Nino could last till 2027

  October 08, 2026 16:41 IST

  The World Meteorological Organiation in its latest update predicted that El Nino will continue strengthening ahead of peak in December. Moreover, scientists said that the powerful climate pattern is likely to influence temperatures and rainfall across much of the world in the coming months.

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  At UN, India slams Pakistan over terror support: 'World hasn't forgotten 26/11, Pahalgam'

  October 08, 2026 11:31 IST

  Exercising its Right of Reply at the UN, India has said that terrorism cannot be defeated by declarations and instead requires action against its perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors.

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  Houthis strike Riyadh's main airport with ballistic missiles, warn airlines over Saudi airspace

  October 08, 2026 9:52 IST

  The Houthis have warned international airlines operating over the Saudi Arabian airspace after it targeted the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile.

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  'It is about that time...': Trump renews Nobel Peace Prize push, claims he settled eight wars

  October 08, 2026 6:49 IST

  Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office of White House, US President Donald Trump has renewed a pitch for Nobel Peace Prize and claimed he settled eight wars. He also justified his actions against Iran and said he stopped the Middle East nation from becoming a nuclear power.

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  Donald Trump reacts to France protests, says 'This is about Islam wanting to take over'

  October 07, 2026 23:58 IST

  US President Donald Trump has weighed in on France's nationwide student protests, rejecting the view that the unrest is mainly about education. He linked the demonstrations to mass migration and Islam, while students have cited funding, teacher shortages and poor infrastructure.

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  Trump admin proposes $70,000 fee for foreign students seeking US jobs in major immigration crackdown

  October 07, 2026 21:15 IST

  The Trump administration has proposed a USD 70,000 fee for each international student entering the US Optional Practical Training programme, with renewals costing USD 30,000.

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  Former Serbian President praises PM Modi's 25-year journey, says India is important on global stage

  October 07, 2026 20:19 IST

  Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said PM Modi has taken India to great heights and if the country is important on the global stage today, it is because of PM Modi.

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  Bhutan PM calls PM Modi an 'avatar of Vishnu', links his leadership to enduring spirit of 'Kalki'

  October 07, 2026 16:50 IST

  Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has praised Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in government, recalling that he once described him as an "avatar of Vishnu" and his "elder brother". Tobgay linked Modi's leadership to development and the Buddhist principles of wisdom, compassion and courage.

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  The sea that feeds and fuels the world: How the Black Sea war is moving beyond warships

  October 07, 2026 16:45 IST

  The Black Sea is no longer just a backdrop to a localized war between Russia and Ukraine. It is the geographic junction where global food security, energy flows, merchant labour, and asymmetric warfare collide.

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  Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 awarded to Henri B Kagan, Kenso Soai for asymmetric organic synthesis

  October 07, 2026 17:14 IST

  "Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old: how homochirality can emerge spontaneously. The chemical reactions they have developed are spectacular," said Heiner Linke, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry.

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  'Outstanding leadership, led with vision': World leaders laud PM Modi on 25 years of public service

  October 07, 2026 16:28 IST

  Global leaders congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as the head of government, praising his political leadership, contributions to India's development and efforts to enhance the country's standing on the global stage.

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  'Terrorism is one of the gravest threats to international peace': Biplab Deb slams Pakistan at UNGA

  October 07, 2026 10:24 IST

  The MP outlined India’s six priorities on counter-terrorism, including tackling terrorist financing, preventing misuse of emerging technologies, placing victims at the centre, strengthening nationally owned capacity-building and confronting terrorist ideology and infrastructure.

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  Ukraine hits oil tanker with 23 Indians in Black Sea, sky-high black smoke seen over Russia coast

  October 07, 2026 9:07 IST

  Russia’s Transport Ministry said the Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked in the Black Sea, causing crude oil to catch fire on the water. The blaze was initially too intense for firefighters to approach the vessel, but all 23 crew members, who were Indian nationals, were safely rescued.

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  Trump to discuss with Putin over suspected plague case as US officials press Russia for answers

  October 07, 2026 9:38 IST

  Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he would have a word with Putin about the case "very soon. "Health authorities are investigating after the death of an employee at an anti-plague institute, which authorities attributed to pneumonia with an unknown cause," he said.

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  Israeli dentist reveals how he saved Machchhar's life on flydubai flight: 'Don't want to die here'

  October 07, 2026 7:32 IST

  At the time of treating, Machchhar repeatedly told the doctor," I want to live, don't want to die here." The doctor assured the flydubai Captain, saying, "Don't be afraid, you will go back to your family, we are landing soon."

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  France student protests: Why thousands are taking to streets and what they are demanding | EXPLAINED

  October 07, 2026 7:32 IST

  Why are students protesting across France? This explainer looks at how the movement began, what has fuelled it and why it has grown into a major national issue, with police clashes and political pressure adding to the tensions.

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  Captain Smit Machchhar making steady progress, regaining his health: Indian embassy in UAE

  October 06, 2026 22:59 IST

  Captain Smit continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health and the Embassy remains in close touch with his family, doctors & local authorities, extending all possible assistance, the embassy posted on X.

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  US House introduces resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns 'act of terrorism'

  October 06, 2026 22:23 IST

  Pilot Smit Machchhar was severely injured by his Omani co-pilot aboard the flight FZ1073 that was travelling to Israel's Tel Aviv from Dubai. Despite his injuries, Machchhar foiled Hammam al-Hammami's efforts to crash the flight.

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  Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Francis Halzen for discovery of high-energy neutrinos

  October 06, 2026 15:56 IST

  Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from astrophysical sources. His work transformed Antarctic ice into a giant particle detector.

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  Usha Vance nearly trips while carrying baby son off helicopter, video sparks security debate

  October 06, 2026 12:02 IST

  Usha Vance appeared to stumble while stepping off a helicopter with her newborn son strapped to her chest. The brief moment was caught on camera and sparked an online debate over security as uniformed personnel stood nearby.

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  Omani co-pilot wanted to crash flydubai plane in Israel to take 'revenge for Gaza, die a martyr'

  October 06, 2026 15:04 IST

  Al-Hammami reportedly told UAE investigators that he had planned to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport even before joining Dubai-based airline flydubai. Israeli media also reported that al-Hammami said he was acting "in revenge for Gaza" and wanted to "die as a martyr".

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  Did you know Jeffrey Archer's books were released in India before Britain?

  October 06, 2026 10:27 IST

  Jeffrey Archer had a special relationship with India, where his books were often released before Britain. From packed literary events and city tours to Mumbai featuring in his fiction, here's a look at the bond he shared with Indian readers.

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  Fearing a 9/11-like attack, Israel prepared to shoot down flydubai flight with 174 onboard: Report

  October 06, 2026 9:45 IST

  Israel was prepared to shoot down a FlyDubai passenger plane carrying more than 150 Israelis after the captain was allegedly attacked in the cockpit. Fighter jets were scrambled as authorities activated a protocol for a possible rogue aircraft.

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  Trump claims Iran behind flydubai flight incident despite Vance's 'nothing conclusive yet' remark

  October 06, 2026 12:37 IST

  Trump made the remarks even as US Vice President JD Vance adopted a more cautious position, saying there was "nothing conclusive" so far linking Iran to the incident.