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Cuba's electrical grid collapses again, president warns on public disturbances

Cuba's electrical grid collapsed again on Sunday (Oct 20), the fourth such failure in 48 hours. Earlier on Sunday, the government said it was making headway restoring service after multiple false starts, though millions of people remained without electricity more than two days after the grid's initial collapse.

Bomb Threats On Indian Airlines Cause $360 Million In Losses

Indian airlines have been hit by a wave of hoax bomb threats, with over 70 domestic and international flights targeted last week. Major carriers, including Air India, Vistara, Indigo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, have reported multiple incidents, causing widespread disruptions. Watch to know more.

US Elections: Harris Visits Georgia Churches, Trump Holds Rally in Pennsylvania

With only a few weeks until the 2024 US presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris marked her 60th birthday on the campaign road on Sunday. The Democratic presidential nominee encouraged Black voters in Georgia with "souls to the polls" events held at two community churches.

Seven people killed, few injured in terrorist attack at construction site in India’s Jammu and Kashmir

Seven people, including locals, non-locals, and a doctor, working at the construction site of a key infrastructure project, were killed and a few others were injured in a terrorist attack at Gagangir in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday evening (Oct 20), just days after an elected government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah came to power in the Union Territory.

Karwa Chauth 2024: Married Women Fast For Their Husbands Longevity

Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival observed by married women, predominantly in North India, who fast from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being, prosperity, and longevity of their husbands. The festival typically falls on the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik (usually in October or November).

Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent UN Security Council seats, calls for reform

Russia's top diplomat has said that his country believes that India, Brazil and African countries should be represented in the UN Security Council on a permanent basis to ensure the representativeness of the global majority, state-owned TASS news agency reported on Sunday.

Indian-style Creamy Spinach Toast: 5 Easy Steps

Indian-style Creamy Spinach Toast: 5 Easy Steps

Hezbollah’s senior leader Naim Qassem flees Lebanon fearing death. Who is he?

According to reports, Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem has fled from Lebanon and has gone into hiding in Tehran. The report of Qassem fleeing Lebanon came at a time when Israel's military operations against Hezbollah intensified and led to the killing of some of the major leaders of the organisation, which included its chief, Hassan Nasrallah.

Priyanka Chopra to Katrina Kaif: B-Town's Karwa Chauth 2024 celebration

Our Bollywood wives celebrated the Indian festival of Karwa Chauth in their unique ways. Some did it minimalistically, while others marked the day with grandeur.

Canada 'bed fellow' with those trying to challenge Indian sovereignty, says envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma

India's envoy to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma in an interview broadcast on Sunday (Oct 20) slammed Canada for destroying the relationship between the two nations based on "politically motivated" intelligence rather than evidence.

IPL 2025 mega auction to take place in Riyadh in late Nov: Report

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is set to take place in Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, on Nov 24-25, as per reports. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is, thus, set to host the IPL auction outside India for the second time in a row, and Riyadh is being considered for the two-day mega event.

Moldova’s President claims ‘dirty interference’ by Russia after narrow EU referendum win

Moldova's pro-Brussels President Maia Sandu on Monday said her camp "won justly in an unjust struggle" in an EU referendum and first-round presidential elections marked by claims of Russian interference.

Top Israeli commander killed in Gaza blast, three others wounded in Hamas offensive

One of the senior-most Israeli army commanders has been killed in Northern Gaza, announced the Israel military on Sunday (Oct 20). Colonel Ahsan Daksa, commander of the 401st Brigade, was killed in an explosion in northern Gaza during an operation targeting Hamas.

Morning brief: India-Canada row escalates; Gaza war updates, and more

The Indian ambassador to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma slammed Ottawa for destroying the relationship between the two nations based on "politically motivated" intelligence rather than evidence.

Are collagen supplements for everyone? Know more about how it enhances your skin

The popularity of collagen has been on the rise, with the ingredients being added to a wide range of products, from skincare to beverages. Collagen is a protein that is naturally found in our skin, hair, nails, bones, and muscles and is believed to help improve skin elasticity and volume.

Hurricane Oscar Moves North Of Cuba As Tropical Storm; Triggers Widespread Power Outage

Hurricane Oscar made landfall on the Caribbean island bringing strong winds, a powerful storm surge and Rain to parts of Eastern Cuba. It is threatening to further complicate the government's efforts to re-establish Service as the island country struggles to restore power after its worst blackout in years. Watch in for more details!

Here's how Taylor Swift chose final stops of her Eras Tour

Taylor Swift is back on the road with her Eras Tour. She kicked off the concert in Miami on Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20. On the second day of her concert at the Rock Hard Stadium, the singer revealed how she planned the last leg of her tour.

Dealing With Difficult People: 5 Effective Ways

Dealing With Difficult People: 5 Effective Ways

Blast outside CRPF school in Delhi: Authorities investigating alleged Khalistani link to explosion

The Delhi police and other authorities in India's national capital are investigating a possible Khalistani link to the explosion that happened outside a school of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Rohini on Sunday (Oct 20), the news agency PTI reported.