Monday, October 5, 2026

INDIA

EU to switch to digital Schengen visas

Travellers from third countries who wish to visit the European Union's (EU) border-free Schengen area will soon be able to apply for their...

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 11,240: Official

The death toll of Palestinians has risen to 11,240 as a result of Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, the...

Ready to release 50 hostages in Gaza for 5-day cease-fire: Hamas

Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, has said that it has informed mediators of its readiness to release 50 women and children...

Japan gets youngest-ever female Mayor

A 33-year-old former secretary of a ruling party lawmaker has become Japan's youngest-ever female mayor after winning election in Yawata, Kyoto prefecture,...

Indian diaspora celebrate Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas across Canada

The Indian diaspora, mainly from Punjab, celebrated Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas across Canada in a traditional way by bursting firecrackers despite municipalities...

Conman Sukesh writes to L-G, alleges threats, harassment by Kejriwal, Satyendar Jain

In an urgent three-page complaint addressed to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena, conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has alleged severe mental pressure and harassment by...

Stone-pelting festival held in Himachal’s erstwhile princely state Dhami

The centuries-old, stone-pelting festival was held in an erstwhile princely estate near Shimla on Monday. The villagers throw stones at each other till...

K’taka police launch hunt for miscreant who harassed woman techie

An incident of an unidentified miscreant harassing a young female software professional riding on a bike in Bengaluru came to light on Monday. According...

Guardiola says ‘It was fair result’ after Man City, Chelsea play put 4-4 draw

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said that his side's thrilling 4-4 draw with Chelsea was a fair result for both sides, believing...

India ranks second in global estimates of diabetes (Nov 14 is World Diabetes Day)

It is estimated that 422 million people live with diabetes across the world and India with 101 million diabetics ranks second. India also has...