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October 18, 2026 10:59 AM

All 9 Indian seafarers safe as drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port: Embassy

A chemical tanker carrying nine Indian seafarers, which was hit by a drone at an anchorage off Romania earlier this week, has reached the Port of Constanta, with all crew members safe, the Indian mission in Bucharest said on Saturday. Ambassador Man...

October 18, 2026 10:53 AM

Marco Rubio leaves for India, says ‘India an important ally of US’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has left the US for his visit to Uzbekistan and India. Rubio left from the Joint Base Andrews late on Saturday (local time) and will reach India on October 20. "Just departed for Uzbekistan and India to continue sec...

October 18, 2026 10:45 AM

Houthi strikes keep Saudi Arabia on edge

Saudi Arabia boasts one of the most expensive and sophisticated military arsenals on earth. It is packed with U.S.-made fighter jets, advanced radar networks, and cutting-edge missile defence systems. Yet, a relentless barrage of missiles and drones ...

October 17, 2026 5:05 PM

India’s Space Economy Poised to Reach USD 40–45 Billion in 7–8 Years: Jitendra Singh

India's space economy, currently valued at around USD 9 billion, is projected to grow to USD 40–45 billion over the next seven to eight years, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Space Jitendra Singh said, highlighting the growin...

October 17, 2026 3:39 PM

Pope Leo to leave hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo is expected to leave hospital on Saturday afternoon following surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said, after blood tests and chest imaging found him fit to return home. He will lead prayers from his apartment at the Vatican to pilgrims in...

October 17, 2026 10:35 AM

Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile headed for Yanbu

Missiles struck Yemen's Aden International Airport on Friday, while a Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a ballistic missile headed for the Red Sea city of Yanbu, a key Saudi oil hub that allows exports to avoid the Strait of Hormuz...

October 16, 2026 6:45 PM

Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, Presents Credentials to President Ilham Aliyev

Abhay Kumar, Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan, presented his credentials to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Friday. During the meeting, Ambassador Abhay Kumar conveyed his commitment to working towards the further strength...

October 16, 2026 12:26 PM

India-US trade pact would be concluded at earliest, in interest of global trade: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday expressed hope that the India-US trade agreement would be concluded at the earliest, saying it would be in the interest of global trade and strengthen bilateral economic ties between the two countries. "...

October 16, 2026 12:01 PM

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula; No Tsunami Threat Issued

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula region on Friday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) and international seismic monitoring agencies. No tsunami threat was reported following the tremor. Th...

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