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UP woman cop raped by neighbour who offered lift on Karwa Chauth in Kanpur

A female police constable was raped by her neighbour in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur while she was on her way home to celebrate Karwa Chauth. According to the police, the accused Dharmendra Paswan, aka Kallu (34), offered the woman a lift on his motorcycle when she was walking home, however, he instead took her to an isolated area.

US Elections 2024 | Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Who is better aligned with India’s interests?

The world is watching the US elections, now just two weeks away, with great interest. Will Donald Trump, the 45th president, make a comeback or will the US finally get its first lady president?

PAK vs ENG: Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson included in England Playing XI for Rawalpindi Test

England have added Rehan Ahmed and Gus Atkinson to their Playing XI for the Rawalpindi Test as they prepare for the showdown clash. Having lost the second Multan Test by 152 runs, the English management has included three spinners considering the spin-friendly nature of the pitch in Rawalpindi.

Harry Potter series will be more detailed than the film, reveals maker

The highly anticipated Harry Potter series will reportedly be more in-depth than a two-hour film. The news was confirmed by HBO's TV boss Channing Dungey at a media summit recently.

Scientists tout diamond dust, a $200 trillion solution, to cool down Earth

Diamonds to the rescue! A girl's best friend can also save the planet from overheating caused by climate change. A team of climatologists, meteorologists, and Earth scientists suggests that even though it might seem odd, this might become a reality someday.

‘Life of legend to the spectacle’: Aamir Khan likely to star in Anurag Basu's biopic on Kishore Kumar

According to a report, actor Aamir Khan has been offered a role in Kishore Kumar’s biopic which will be directed by filmmaker Anurag Basu. According to a source as cited by Pinkvilla, Khan and Basu “have been discussing the Kishore Kumar biopic for producer Bhushan Kumar.

Australia: Woman drops her phone between boulders, gets stuck trying to retrieve it

A woman who dropped her phone between two large boulders and later got stuck herself while trying to fetch it has been rescued. The horrific situation unfolded in the Hunter Valley, a bushland area in the New South Wales wine region, Nine News reported.

Who is Lidia Thorpe, Australian senator who heckled King Charles?

Australia's Independent senator Lidia Thorpe made the headlines after she heckled King Charles after his speech in the Australian parliament. She accused King Charles of “genocide” against their community and called for a treaty between First Nations people and the government.

GRAP Stage II implemented in Delhi-NCR to combat pollution. What does it mean?

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the implementation of GRAP-II in Delhi-NCR as the air quality in the national capital deteriorates to the “very poor” category.

CWG 2026: Huge blow to India! Cricket, hockey, badminton and wrestling dropped from mega event

The next edition of the Commonwealth Games will be held in 2026 with a trimmed roster of 10 sports, following the exclusion of cricket, hockey, wrestling, badminton and shooting.

How will Israel attack Iran? Strike plan as revealed by documents leaked online

If 'leaked' US intelligence documents are to be believed, Israel will strike Iran in the coming days using air-launched missiles that would target Tehran's military facilities.

BRICS Summit: PM Modi shares hug with Putin, says will play 'any role' for peace between Russia-Ukraine

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Oct 22) after arriving in Kazan, Russia to attend the BRICS Summit. The two leaders were seen sharing a hug as they met.

Flying saucer or cloud? Strange 'pet' feature reappears on same spot in New Zealand

A recent satellite photo of New Zealand has revealed a strange cloud in the exact same place it was earlier seen. The "pet cloud" is known to return to the same place often, thanks to a nearby mountain range, Live Science reported.

Hezbollah hiding millions in gold and cash under Beirut's Al-Sahel hospital, Israel claims

Israel on Monday (Oct 21) alleged that Hezbollah has stored hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut.

West Asia crisis: Lebanon says 13, including child, killed in Israeli strike near south Beirut hospital

The Lebanese health ministry said on Tuesday (Oct 22) that 13 people, including a child, were killed in an Israeli airstrike near a hospital in south Beirut on Monday night.

Christina Aguilera says she's 'f**ked up' her knees by wearing high heels during performances

Christina Aguilera recently revealed a long-term struggle with leg and knee problems, caused by years of performing in high heels. In an interview with Rolling Stone published on October 21, the five-time Grammy winner, 43, shared candid advice for younger artists, including a major regret from her own career.

Nithya Menen calls Lootera her all-time favourite, wants to work with Vikramaditya Motwane

Actor Nithya Menon said the kind of work she has explored in Hindi is "just the tip of the iceberg" and she would love to work with directors like Vikramaditya Motwane if given a chance.

Indian PM Narendra Modi lands in Russia, will attend 16th BRICS Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane has landed in Kazan, Russia, for his two-day visit to attend the 16th BRICS Summit on Tuesday (Oct 22). PM Modi is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his counterparts from the other BRICS member nations on the sidelines of the summit.

UN says Ukraine's population decreased by 10 million since beginning of Russia's invasion

Ukraine's population has declined by more than 10 million since Russia invaded in February 2022, sparking an exodus and sending birth rates plunging, the United Nations said Tuesday.