Lung cancer is still a leading cause of cancer death, but that rate is half what it was in the 1990s, partly because newly developed treatments are working.

For more than a decade, conservative activists held that a single atomic bomb could, without killing Americans directly, lay waste to the country — a claim that built fervor for war with Iran.

Supreme Court will hear the matter next on February 15, 2027.

A man identified as Harish Gajwani was shot dead at Ulhasnagar railway station near Mumbai. Police suspect an old rivalry as the motive.

The Middle East faces renewed security concerns as Yemen’s Houthi movement escalates its confrontation with Saudi Arabia amid regional instability and Iran’s influence. As Riyadh navigates its security partnerships and defence commitments, questions are mounting over the risk of a wider regional conflict, the limits of US influence and the future of Gulf security.Could Saudi Arabia be drawn into a wider escalation? How might Iran’s support for the Houthis reshape the regional balance of power? And what would a broader conflict mean for Washington’s role in the Middle East? -hard-factsn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Founded in 2022 by Chetan Reddy and Vichar Shroff, Confido Health develops artificial intelligence (AI) agents that automate administrative tasks for healthcare providers, including patient calls, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, prescription refills and payment follow-ups.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday charged 14 people and seized about 187 computers as part of its ongoing efforts to disrupt North Korea's fraudulent remote IT worker (ITW) scheme. The indictment charges a mix of U.S. citizens and Chinese nationals for their roles in an IT worker conspiracy affecting more than 70 U.S. companies, charging them with wire fraud conspiracy, money

Dressed in a traditional blue kurta with a dupatta, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh attended the third night of the United Way of Baroda Navratri Garba Mahotsav 2026

During an event in the capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta invoked Ram instead of Ravan to suggest that evil must be eradicated from society

NASA to brief public on Artemis III mission progressNASA is set to provide an update on its plans to return American astronauts to the surface of the Moon on Friday, October 23, at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.The update will primarily include key details about NASA’s...

Ankita Bhandari’s parents seek justice as demands grow for a probe into the alleged VIP link in her murder case.

Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

Chakra is an initiative of the Maharashtra government’s Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD), established in April 2025 as a Section 8 company and launched by the Chief Minister in June 2025

Archaeologists have discovered what is believed to be the world's oldest known shipwreck off the coast of Turkey, dating back 4,700 years.

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday reached India Gate to meet the parents of Ankita Bhandari, who have been staging a sit-in at the site

Researchers discovered that the agents were trying to bypass security controls on websites and made contact with them. A Times reporter was invited to join the discussion.

Road safety advocates argue that public infrastructure intended for heavy vehicular movement should not be treated as a decorative canvas without rigorous safety audits

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijit Deepke, has announced a protest in Delhi after two of its leaders were jailed for waving the national flag. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has backed the party and criticised the arrests, while the BJP has defended the police action. The episode has triggered a political dispute over dissent, the right to protest and the circumstances surrounding the arrests. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, questioning the company’s $6.6 billion in tax breaks.

A suspected terror angle has emerged in the investigation into the arson incident near the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Kochi, Kerala. Police have arrested Ebin B. Paul, accused of setting fire to banners and boards at a horticulture nursery near the synagogue.Investigators are examining suspicious mobile phone chats, online contacts, financial transactions and a possible link to an unidentified person referred to as “Boss”. Reports indicate that central agencies are also examining possible foreign connections, including suspected links to Pakistan-based networks. These leads remain under investigation, and the nature of any alleged wider conspiracy has yet to be established.The case has raised serious security concerns around a historic Jewish place of worship. Was the accused acting alone, or could there be a wider network behind the incident? What do the digital trail and suspected foreign links reveal?On Brass Tacks, we examine the investigation, the possible terror angle and the questions confronting security agencies. -tacksNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam is at the centre of a political storm after facing sexual harassment allegations linked to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The university dismissed him following an internal inquiry, while Delhi Police registered an FIR in connection with the case. Akoijam has denied the allegations and described the proceedings as a politically motivated “witch hunt.”The controversy has intensified with the BJP questioning the Congress leadership’s silence and demanding action against the MP. BJP women MPs have also sought his suspension from Parliament. The Congress’s response, or lack of a public response, has become a fresh flashpoint in the political battle.What are the allegations, how has Akoijam responded, and why is the Congress facing questions over accountability? Watch the full report for the latest developments. n18oc_indian18oc_brass-tacksn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke rejected US singer Mary Millben's claim that his party is funded by American donors, questioning foreign interference in India's internal matters

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she would sign a presidential decree later in the day requiring digital platforms, including social networks and streaming sites, to shield children and teenagers from violent, sexual and other harmful content

The Supreme Court’s intervention has altered the process for selecting the SIT, but the investigation into the alleged recruitment irregularities remains the central issue

Udaan has shifted to a cluster-led operating model with greater accountability for performance at the city and category levels, according to Vishnu Menon, the company’s senior vice president, business finance. The approach marks a move away from expanding across markets towards improving efficiency and profitability in existing ones, he said.

He’s been linked to someone called “The Hawk.” He named his company “This Isn’t a Dentist’s Office.” The feds say he hacked American environmentalists.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.

Senior Boeing pilots said an accidental entry of code 7500 was extremely unlikely. Each digit must be entered manually, leaving little scope for an inadvertent activation.

For some, the Bible is a collection of parables: a series of deeply resonant stories, designed to guide you throughout your life. Yet for others it is a historical document.

The European Commission said on Wednesday it was "in dialogue with Google" over actions the company may take in response to the $1 billion fines imposed by the EU in July and required changes to its app store and its search engine.