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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports

South Korean media reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited China for the first time in a year

The Independent UK · Oct 24

DMK, AIADMK slam TVK govt over rising crimes against women; accuse CM Vijay of 'sleep mode'

Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu have raised serious concerns about increased crimes against women. Following recent violent incidents, leaders have criticized Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's lack of action. DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin highlighted specific cases of assaults and demanded immediate legal response. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

He is first Indian scientist to win Oskar Klein Medal: Meet physicist Ashoke Sen, who found new ways to understand black holes, gravity & string theory

Indian physicist Ashoke Sen has become the first Indian to receive the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for his pioneering contributions to string theory, black-hole physics and quantum gravity. The ICTS-TIFR professor delivered the memorial lecture, ‘Gravity from strings and strings from gravity’, in Stockholm on October 22. Sen has also…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

He wants to clean up the city and banish high prices. But who is ‘London’s Batman’?

The caped crusader is paying for hospital parking fines, giving out fuel to drivers – and sponsoring the return of cut-price Freddo bars

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

Traders urge Rahul Gandhi to defer INDIA bloc’s Nov 1 rally, say Rs 10,000 crore Diwali business at risk

Delhi's traders have urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc's upcoming rally scheduled for November 1. They argue that the rally could significantly disrupt business during the vital Diwali shopping season. The Chamber of Trade and Industry expressed concerns that operations could be affected due to road…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Piyush Goyal asks ministry to identify AI-proof jobs, eyes handlooms, handicrafts and tourism, says India can lead in traditional sectors

Union Minister Piyush Goyal is guiding efforts to identify AI-proof professions that leverage India's skilled labor force. He emphasized the nation’s strengths in sectors like handlooms, handicrafts, and tourism. Goyal plans to attract Indian scientists and engineers from overseas to contribute to India’s growth. Discussions are ongoing regarding how to…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

MHA seeks public opinion on proposed pan-India BB-PPDR communication network

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invited public opinion and stakeholder inputs on the proposed network architecture for a dedicated pan-India Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BB-PPDR) communication system aimed at strengthening communication capabilities among police forces and other public safety agencies across the country.

The Economic Times · Oct 24

'Best roads in the world': Foreign traveller drives 2,500 km through Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan; here’s what surprised him

A foreign traveller has praised India's road network, saying the country now has “some of the best roads in the world” after completing a journey of more than 2,500 km from Tamil Nadu towards the Himalayas. The drive took him through several states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan, as…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Philippines authorities investigating allegations against Thomas Markle Sr

Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, alleged that he found a stash of images belonging to their father at his former home in the Philippines.

Evening Standard · Oct 24

‘Sangh Parivar’s saffron agenda’: Venugopal slams Kerala Governor Om Prakash Mathur’s vegetarian-only kitchen directive to Lok Bhavan

Kerala Governor Om Prakash Mathur's decision to ban non-vegetarian meals in the Lok Bhavan kitchen has stirred controversy. Congress leader K.C. Venugopal criticized this directive, claiming it violates individual dietary rights. He highlighted Kerala's diverse culinary customs and emphasized the people's freedom to choose their diet. Sources from the Governor's…

The Economic Times · Oct 24