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The vessel was carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil while attempting to illegally transit the strategic waterway, when it hit a mine.
In top stories today, India will not face additional tariffs under a new US law targeting countries that buy Russian energy. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving key sanctions and duties provided for under the legislation. Trump signed the order on Friday (Oct 16), invoking a provision of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 that allows the president to waive the measures in the national interest.
In other big news of the day, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Friday that an oil supertanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to an explosion. The vessel was carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil while attempting to illegally transit the strategic waterway, according to a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
Moving on, Delhi Police placed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke under preventive arrest on Friday evening over concerns about a possible breach of peace. Meanwhile, All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bohra was released after the completion of the required detention formalities under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act. Police took action against Dipke under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) amid concerns that public peace could be disturbed.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, confirmed on Friday it is circulating a draft bill among US lawmakers aimed at regulating artificial intelligence to address the lack of federal legislation on the risks posed by the new technology.
According to the draft, first reported by Politico on Friday, Washington could block a model's release or use if there is an imminent risk of killing or seriously injuring more than 50 people, or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judge's approval.
Elon Musk's Starlink has said it is ready to provide high-speed satellite internet services in India, as the public dispute with Reliance Industries over competition and market access intensifies. In a post on X on Friday (Oct 16), Starlink said it had spent more than five years working with Indian regulators, industry stakeholders and operators to prepare for its entry into the market. “We have worked closely with regulators, industry and operators in India for 5+ years, and built a network of dedicated systems, gateways, and other infrastructure all in-country to exclusively serve Indian traffic safely and securely - and all with the requisite government approvals,” the company said.
If numbers are to be believed, then US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform has witnessed a significant decline in user traffic ahead of the US midterm elections in November. Interestingly, this comes at a time when Trump has been frequent posting on the social media platform. Recent data shows that traffic on Truth Social's has fallen sharply from its June 2025 peak.
According to data from digital intelligence firm Similarweb, the fall of traffic is 30 per cent. On an average there were 260,000 daily users on the social media platform last month, as compared to its peak of 420,000 in June 2025. This amounts to a 38 percent drop in user traffic.
Trump with 13 million followers, has the largest fanbase out of any Truth Social user. AI-generated images, positive news coverage and all-caps announcements are the posts mostly shared by Trump on the platform every day.
The United States on Wednesday (Oct 14) finalised and codified a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorisation documents (EADs) for eligible foreign nationals awaiting renewal of their work permits. The move particularly matters for the tens of thousands of Indians working in the US and their spouses. Here's all you need to know.
Why it matters for Indians in America
The biggest concern for Indian families is that eligible H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders could lose the ability to work while waiting for their employment authorisation renewals. Under the finalised US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule, filing a renewal application on time will no longer automatically extend work authorisation for the categories covered by the change.
A former US Army sniper has claimed that American special operations troops killed three reptilian-looking beings during a secret mission near Area 51 and that one US soldier was allegedly killed in the battle, and his body was burnt immediately after.
According to the account, officials then floated a training accident as a cover story for the serviceman's death. Nick Betts, ex-US sniper and co-host of the 'Liberty Risk' podcast, as per a Daily Mail report, claimed that an unnamed member of the US military's Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) told him about the alleged encounter at an underground facility in Nevada. Betts was not present during the operation, and the claims have not been independently verified.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Khuzdar, Pakistan, on Saturday (Oct 17), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic monitoring agency reported that the epicenter of the tremor was situated near Khuzdar, a city located in central Balochistan.
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson said official testing confirmed the highly pathogenic virus strain "in samples collected from an elephant seal and a kelp gull on Macquarie Island, marking the first H5 event on this island".
Security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Jumgund area of Keran sector in India's north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday morning. A massive search operation is underway in the area.
The Police said that despite making announcements a crowd had gathered around Connaught Place. FIR will be filed for violation of section BNSS 163 (prohibitory orders promulgated by magistrate). Officials said action will be taken against repeat offenders.
The law, signed in September, authorised tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major importers of Russian oil and gas and countries accused of facilitating sanctions evasion. The executive order states: “As described further in section 4 of this order, I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties provided for in the Graham Act.”
In top stories today, India will not face additional tariffs under a new US law targeting countries that buy Russian energy. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving key sanctions and duties provided for under the legislation. Trump signed the order on Friday (Oct 16), invoking a provision of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 that allows the president to waive the measures in the national interest.
In other big news of the day, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Friday that an oil supertanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to an explosion. The vessel was carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil while attempting to illegally transit the strategic waterway, according to a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
Moving on, Delhi Police placed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke under preventive arrest on Friday evening over concerns about a possible breach of peace. Meanwhile, All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bohra was released after the completion of the required detention formalities under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act. Police took action against Dipke under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) amid concerns that public peace could be disturbed.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, confirmed on Friday it is circulating a draft bill among US lawmakers aimed at regulating artificial intelligence to address the lack of federal legislation on the risks posed by the new technology.
According to the draft, first reported by Politico on Friday, Washington could block a model's release or use if there is an imminent risk of killing or seriously injuring more than 50 people, or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judge's approval.
Elon Musk's Starlink has said it is ready to provide high-speed satellite internet services in India, as the public dispute with Reliance Industries over competition and market access intensifies. In a post on X on Friday (Oct 16), Starlink said it had spent more than five years working with Indian regulators, industry stakeholders and operators to prepare for its entry into the market. “We have worked closely with regulators, industry and operators in India for 5+ years, and built a network of dedicated systems, gateways, and other infrastructure all in-country to exclusively serve Indian traffic safely and securely - and all with the requisite government approvals,” the company said.
If numbers are to be believed, then US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform has witnessed a significant decline in user traffic ahead of the US midterm elections in November. Interestingly, this comes at a time when Trump has been frequent posting on the social media platform. Recent data shows that traffic on Truth Social's has fallen sharply from its June 2025 peak.
According to data from digital intelligence firm Similarweb, the fall of traffic is 30 per cent. On an average there were 260,000 daily users on the social media platform last month, as compared to its peak of 420,000 in June 2025. This amounts to a 38 percent drop in user traffic.
Trump with 13 million followers, has the largest fanbase out of any Truth Social user. AI-generated images, positive news coverage and all-caps announcements are the posts mostly shared by Trump on the platform every day.
The United States on Wednesday (Oct 14) finalised and codified a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorisation documents (EADs) for eligible foreign nationals awaiting renewal of their work permits. The move particularly matters for the tens of thousands of Indians working in the US and their spouses. Here's all you need to know.
Why it matters for Indians in America
The biggest concern for Indian families is that eligible H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders could lose the ability to work while waiting for their employment authorisation renewals. Under the finalised US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule, filing a renewal application on time will no longer automatically extend work authorisation for the categories covered by the change.
A former US Army sniper has claimed that American special operations troops killed three reptilian-looking beings during a secret mission near Area 51 and that one US soldier was allegedly killed in the battle, and his body was burnt immediately after.
According to the account, officials then floated a training accident as a cover story for the serviceman's death. Nick Betts, ex-US sniper and co-host of the 'Liberty Risk' podcast, as per a Daily Mail report, claimed that an unnamed member of the US military's Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) told him about the alleged encounter at an underground facility in Nevada. Betts was not present during the operation, and the claims have not been independently verified.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Khuzdar, Pakistan, on Saturday (Oct 17), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic monitoring agency reported that the epicenter of the tremor was situated near Khuzdar, a city located in central Balochistan.
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson said official testing confirmed the highly pathogenic virus strain "in samples collected from an elephant seal and a kelp gull on Macquarie Island, marking the first H5 event on this island".
Security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Jumgund area of Keran sector in India's north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday morning. A massive search operation is underway in the area.
The Police said that despite making announcements a crowd had gathered around Connaught Place. FIR will be filed for violation of section BNSS 163 (prohibitory orders promulgated by magistrate). Officials said action will be taken against repeat offenders.
The law, signed in September, authorised tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major importers of Russian oil and gas and countries accused of facilitating sanctions evasion. The executive order states: “As described further in section 4 of this order, I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties provided for in the Graham Act.”
In top stories today, India will not face additional tariffs under a new US law targeting countries that buy Russian energy. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving key sanctions and duties provided for under the legislation. Trump signed the order on Friday (Oct 16), invoking a provision of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 that allows the president to waive the measures in the national interest.
In other big news of the day, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Friday that an oil supertanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to an explosion. The vessel was carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil while attempting to illegally transit the strategic waterway, according to a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
Moving on, Delhi Police placed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke under preventive arrest on Friday evening over concerns about a possible breach of peace. Meanwhile, All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bohra was released after the completion of the required detention formalities under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act. Police took action against Dipke under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) amid concerns that public peace could be disturbed.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, confirmed on Friday it is circulating a draft bill among US lawmakers aimed at regulating artificial intelligence to address the lack of federal legislation on the risks posed by the new technology.
According to the draft, first reported by Politico on Friday, Washington could block a model's release or use if there is an imminent risk of killing or seriously injuring more than 50 people, or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judge's approval.
Elon Musk's Starlink has said it is ready to provide high-speed satellite internet services in India, as the public dispute with Reliance Industries over competition and market access intensifies. In a post on X on Friday (Oct 16), Starlink said it had spent more than five years working with Indian regulators, industry stakeholders and operators to prepare for its entry into the market. “We have worked closely with regulators, industry and operators in India for 5+ years, and built a network of dedicated systems, gateways, and other infrastructure all in-country to exclusively serve Indian traffic safely and securely - and all with the requisite government approvals,” the company said.
If numbers are to be believed, then US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform has witnessed a significant decline in user traffic ahead of the US midterm elections in November. Interestingly, this comes at a time when Trump has been frequent posting on the social media platform. Recent data shows that traffic on Truth Social's has fallen sharply from its June 2025 peak.
According to data from digital intelligence firm Similarweb, the fall of traffic is 30 per cent. On an average there were 260,000 daily users on the social media platform last month, as compared to its peak of 420,000 in June 2025. This amounts to a 38 percent drop in user traffic.
Trump with 13 million followers, has the largest fanbase out of any Truth Social user. AI-generated images, positive news coverage and all-caps announcements are the posts mostly shared by Trump on the platform every day.
The United States on Wednesday (Oct 14) finalised and codified a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorisation documents (EADs) for eligible foreign nationals awaiting renewal of their work permits. The move particularly matters for the tens of thousands of Indians working in the US and their spouses. Here's all you need to know.
Why it matters for Indians in America
The biggest concern for Indian families is that eligible H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders could lose the ability to work while waiting for their employment authorisation renewals. Under the finalised US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule, filing a renewal application on time will no longer automatically extend work authorisation for the categories covered by the change.
A former US Army sniper has claimed that American special operations troops killed three reptilian-looking beings during a secret mission near Area 51 and that one US soldier was allegedly killed in the battle, and his body was burnt immediately after.
According to the account, officials then floated a training accident as a cover story for the serviceman's death. Nick Betts, ex-US sniper and co-host of the 'Liberty Risk' podcast, as per a Daily Mail report, claimed that an unnamed member of the US military's Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) told him about the alleged encounter at an underground facility in Nevada. Betts was not present during the operation, and the claims have not been independently verified.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Khuzdar, Pakistan, on Saturday (Oct 17), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic monitoring agency reported that the epicenter of the tremor was situated near Khuzdar, a city located in central Balochistan.
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson said official testing confirmed the highly pathogenic virus strain "in samples collected from an elephant seal and a kelp gull on Macquarie Island, marking the first H5 event on this island".
Security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Jumgund area of Keran sector in India's north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday morning. A massive search operation is underway in the area.
The Police said that despite making announcements a crowd had gathered around Connaught Place. FIR will be filed for violation of section BNSS 163 (prohibitory orders promulgated by magistrate). Officials said action will be taken against repeat offenders.
The law, signed in September, authorised tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major importers of Russian oil and gas and countries accused of facilitating sanctions evasion. The executive order states: “As described further in section 4 of this order, I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties provided for in the Graham Act.”
In top stories today, India will not face additional tariffs under a new US law targeting countries that buy Russian energy. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving key sanctions and duties provided for under the legislation. Trump signed the order on Friday (Oct 16), invoking a provision of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 that allows the president to waive the measures in the national interest.
In other big news of the day, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Friday that an oil supertanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to an explosion. The vessel was carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil while attempting to illegally transit the strategic waterway, according to a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
Moving on, Delhi Police placed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke under preventive arrest on Friday evening over concerns about a possible breach of peace. Meanwhile, All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bohra was released after the completion of the required detention formalities under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act. Police took action against Dipke under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) amid concerns that public peace could be disturbed.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, confirmed on Friday it is circulating a draft bill among US lawmakers aimed at regulating artificial intelligence to address the lack of federal legislation on the risks posed by the new technology.
According to the draft, first reported by Politico on Friday, Washington could block a model's release or use if there is an imminent risk of killing or seriously injuring more than 50 people, or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judge's approval.
Elon Musk's Starlink has said it is ready to provide high-speed satellite internet services in India, as the public dispute with Reliance Industries over competition and market access intensifies. In a post on X on Friday (Oct 16), Starlink said it had spent more than five years working with Indian regulators, industry stakeholders and operators to prepare for its entry into the market. “We have worked closely with regulators, industry and operators in India for 5+ years, and built a network of dedicated systems, gateways, and other infrastructure all in-country to exclusively serve Indian traffic safely and securely - and all with the requisite government approvals,” the company said.
If numbers are to be believed, then US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform has witnessed a significant decline in user traffic ahead of the US midterm elections in November. Interestingly, this comes at a time when Trump has been frequent posting on the social media platform. Recent data shows that traffic on Truth Social's has fallen sharply from its June 2025 peak.
According to data from digital intelligence firm Similarweb, the fall of traffic is 30 per cent. On an average there were 260,000 daily users on the social media platform last month, as compared to its peak of 420,000 in June 2025. This amounts to a 38 percent drop in user traffic.
Trump with 13 million followers, has the largest fanbase out of any Truth Social user. AI-generated images, positive news coverage and all-caps announcements are the posts mostly shared by Trump on the platform every day.
The United States on Wednesday (Oct 14) finalised and codified a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorisation documents (EADs) for eligible foreign nationals awaiting renewal of their work permits. The move particularly matters for the tens of thousands of Indians working in the US and their spouses. Here's all you need to know.
Why it matters for Indians in America
The biggest concern for Indian families is that eligible H-4 spouses of H-1B visa holders could lose the ability to work while waiting for their employment authorisation renewals. Under the finalised US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule, filing a renewal application on time will no longer automatically extend work authorisation for the categories covered by the change.
A former US Army sniper has claimed that American special operations troops killed three reptilian-looking beings during a secret mission near Area 51 and that one US soldier was allegedly killed in the battle, and his body was burnt immediately after.
According to the account, officials then floated a training accident as a cover story for the serviceman's death. Nick Betts, ex-US sniper and co-host of the 'Liberty Risk' podcast, as per a Daily Mail report, claimed that an unnamed member of the US military's Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) told him about the alleged encounter at an underground facility in Nevada. Betts was not present during the operation, and the claims have not been independently verified.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Khuzdar, Pakistan, on Saturday (Oct 17), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic monitoring agency reported that the epicenter of the tremor was situated near Khuzdar, a city located in central Balochistan.
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson said official testing confirmed the highly pathogenic virus strain "in samples collected from an elephant seal and a kelp gull on Macquarie Island, marking the first H5 event on this island".
Security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Jumgund area of Keran sector in India's north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday morning. A massive search operation is underway in the area.
The Police said that despite making announcements a crowd had gathered around Connaught Place. FIR will be filed for violation of section BNSS 163 (prohibitory orders promulgated by magistrate). Officials said action will be taken against repeat offenders.
The law, signed in September, authorised tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major importers of Russian oil and gas and countries accused of facilitating sanctions evasion. The executive order states: “As described further in section 4 of this order, I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties provided for in the Graham Act.”
