Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

The IMD has forecast light rain in Delhi-NCR and showers across parts of North India on October 16, with heavy rainfall warnings for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

The October 20 rally is also expected to serve as a platform for Shinde to give party workers a more structured role in relief efforts

In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, BJP General Secretary and former Union Minister Smriti Irani weighs in on the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Rahul Gandhi’s allegations over electoral integrity and the Congress-led protests.“Those who insult the intelligence of the Indian voter, those who call for regime change through violence will definitely meet with justice in our country,” Irani says, delivering a sharp message amid the political confrontation.The BJP has defended the Election Commission and the voter-list revision exercise, while the Congress and other opposition parties have raised concerns over alleged irregularities and voter deletions. The dispute has intensified the debate over electoral transparency, democratic accountability and public trust in India’s institutions.What is behind the SIR controversy? How does Smriti Irani respond to Rahul Gandhi and the opposition’s allegations? And where does the debate over electoral integrity go from here?Watch the full exclusive for Smriti Irani’s views on SIR, Rahul Gandhi, Congress protests and the political battle over India’s electoral process.Subscribe to News18 for breaking political news, exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The Karnataka High Court questioned banks for claiming shares of Vijay Mallya after recovering assets worth over twice the Kingfisher Airlines loan, granting relief to Diageo

Smriti Irani accused Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition of seeking “regime change” through protests and said any change in government must come through elections.

The Sensex has zoomed nearly 3% in just four trading sessions, sparking fresh optimism across Dalal Street. But is this the beginning of a sustained stock market rally, or could the gains fade as quickly as they arrived?Indian equities have staged a strong comeback, with investors tracking corporate earnings, banking and IT stocks, foreign investor flows and global market cues. The recent rally has lifted sentiment, but questions remain over whether the momentum can hold amid economic uncertainties and global volatility.What is driving the Sensex surge? Can the Nifty sustain its upward momentum? And should investors see this as a genuine market recovery or a temporary relief rally?Watch our analysis to understand the key market triggers, the risks ahead and what investors should watch in the coming sessions.Subscribe to News18 for the latest stock market updates, business news and financial analysis. n18oc_the-hard-factsn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

In an exclusive interview with News18, BJP General Secretary and former Union Minister Smriti Irani responds to the controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft and the INDIA bloc’s protests over electoral integrity.“In the year 2025, Rahul Gandhi has himself publicly stated that he will no longer attack the BJP, he will attack the Indian state,” Irani says, criticising the Congress leader amid the ongoing political confrontation.Irani defends the Election Commission and questions the opposition’s campaign against the voter-list revision exercise. The Congress and other opposition parties, meanwhile, have raised concerns about voter deletions and alleged irregularities in the electoral process. The Election Commission and BJP have rejected allegations of electoral manipulation.What is the political battle over SIR really about? How does the BJP respond to the opposition’s claims, and what does this controversy mean for public trust in India’s electoral institutions?Watch the full exclusive interview for Smriti Irani’s views on Rahul Gandhi, SIR, Congress protests and electoral integrity.Subscribe to News18 for the latest political news, exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said the Centre has assured uninterrupted electricity and coal supplies after his meeting with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

A rifle that would not fire, a hurried escape and a message to a co-worker. These were the details that helped US police unravel an alleged mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois, after a 19-year-old Taco Bell employee reportedly revealed that his weapon had jammed.Alexandros Paporakis, a resident of Palatine, Illinois, allegedly drove to a Hindu temple in Aurora on October 11 with an AR-style rifle, ammunition and tactical equipment, intending to carry out what prosecutors described as a mass shooting of “Indian people". However, the weapon allegedly malfunctioned, forcing him to flee, according to court records and media reports. n18oc_the-hard-factsn18oc_Worldn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Is the INDIA bloc fighting to protect voters’ rights—or is the protest turning into a larger battle over regime change?Neha Bora and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan are at the centre of a widening political confrontation over electoral integrity, voter-list revisions and the Election Commission. The INDIA bloc has challenged the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and sought judicial intervention, alleging irregularities in the process. The Election Commission has denied allegations of political favouritism.Bhushan’s remarks defending citizens’ democratic right to seek regime change have added another flashpoint, drawing sharp political reactions. Meanwhile, questions over protest tactics, public order and the line between democratic dissent and political confrontation continue to fuel the debate.Is this a campaign to safeguard the vote, a push for political change, or both? And where does legitimate protest end and political escalation begin?Watch the full discussion for the key arguments, political reactions and latest developments.Subscribe to News18 for breaking news, political debates and in-depth analysis. -hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Sanjay Raut, a Rajya Sabha MP, had alleged that judges attended BJP programmes and CM-hosted dinners. He also referred to photos of judges playing badminton in London

Candiru, an Israeli maker of spyware sold to governments, infected devices at the news network Al Jazeera through ordinary online ads, in attacks that needed no click or other action from the user, researchers at the Citizen Lab said Thursday. The hidden attack code ran the moment an ad loaded on the screen, and in some cases the ad loaded out of sight, in the background. The Citizen

The threat actor known as Silent Lynx has been attributed to a fresh set of attacks targeting government organizations across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The activity, observed from June 2025 through August 2026, involves four different infection chains that make use of macro-enabled documents, PS2EXE downloaders, GitHub-hosted PowerShell, and crafted WinRAR archives

How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?

Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.

Across the sun-baked plains of the African savannah, elephants are bringing new meaning to life after death. At least, that’s according to the findings of a new study by an international team of researchers who examined the sites of elephant carcasses in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be burnt alongside Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad at Delhi's Ramlila to promote cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat campaign.

IIT Bombay has advised students not to ask peers about their caste, admission category or exam ranks, warning that such questions could promote bias and discrimination.

Delhi Police appealed to citizens not to join CJP's proposed gathering at Connaught Place on Friday, citing closures and Section 163 restrictions.

A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

It comes after a £15m investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.

The employee, now fired, had said he advised government agencies in Saudi Arabia. He was also listed as a partner at a venture firm with a Saudi prince.

The Delhi Police had summoned Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam for questioning after an FIR was registered on October 11 at the Vasant Kunj North police station

The government identified the executed individuals as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, both citizens of Bangladesh who were residing in the kingdom

New study sounds alarm as Doomsday Glacier melts more aggressively than thoughtAccording to new research by a team of glaciologists, the planet’s widest glacier is experiencing accelerated mass loss beyond their models, meaning its significant impact on global sea level rise could be double...

Punjab Police busted a cross-border arms smuggling module in Amritsar, arresting five people and recovering 13 pistols, two grenades and an assault rifle.

A new launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI reveals more details about what's set to be the biggest game of the year.

NDMC announced the closure of Central Park in Connaught Place on October 16 and 17, ahead of the CJP’s planned protest on October 16.

A Russian researcher, who died from an unknown illness, worked at a remote anti-plague facility. Few foreigners have visited these labs, which dot the former Soviet states, and are shrouded in secrecy.