Taiwan authorities detained Taiwan People's Communist Party Chairman Lin Te-wang over allegations he ran as a borough chief candidate under China's direction and engaged in vote-buying.
Clashes erupted between TMC workers and BJP supporters outside TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence, leading to injuries, detentions, and a heated political war of words.
A Nature study reveals early humans avoided water-rich interiors of Green Arabia because the region lacked knappable stone necessary for making survival tools.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar backed claims that petrol sold in the state exceeds the approved E20 ethanol blending limit, citing complaints of vehicle damage. The Centre and state-run oil companies previously refuted similar claims, stating samples conform to standards.
Archaeologists analyzing hair and nails from eight frozen Inca child mummies discovered evidence of coca leaves, alcohol, and ayahuasca compounds used during the sacred capacocha ritual over 500 years ago.
Indian festivals bring social celebration but increase environmental pollution through firecrackers, synthetic colors, plastic waste, and noise, impacting public health and ecosystems.
Indian Oil Corporation plans to purchase its own crude oil and LPG carriers and explore domestic shipbuilding to counter surging shipping costs and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, helping drive a Q2 net profit of Rs 21,630 crore.
Controversy has erupted over the report of an American lobby firm that arranged the phone call between Indian officials and the White House. Opposition leaders have targeted Prime Minister Modi, while the Fact Check team of the Ministry of External Affairs has termed the report and post as misleading.
A study in Science Advances reveals that cinnabar, a mercury-rich red pigment used by the ancient Maya, contaminated lakes across Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, causing long-term damage to aquatic ecosystems.
Oracle pledged to cap additional AI financing at $20 billion through fiscal 2030, seeking to ease investor concerns over massive infrastructure spending and heavy reliance on external borrowing for data centers.
Actor Kate Walsh is partnering with Oceana to urge nations to meet the 30x30 goal of protecting 30% of global oceans by 2030. With only 10% currently protected and significant gaps in effective management, advocates are calling for urgent policy acceleration.
Kenyan entrepreneur Wawira Njiru started feeding 25 schoolchildren in 2012 as a small act of kindness, which has now grown into Food4Education, an organisation serving over 700,000 daily meals using digital Tap2Eat wristbands.
A Massachusetts couple won $530,000 in damages after a jury found operators of a neighbouring sand mine liable for private nuisance, negligence, and negligent trespass following years of dust, noise, and heavy truck traffic.
A Massachusetts couple won $530,000 in damages after a jury found a nearby sand mining operation liable for private nuisance, negligence, and negligent trespass following years of dust, noise, and heavy truck traffic.
A study in Science Advances reveals that the mercury-rich cinnabar pigment used by the ancient Maya for temples and burials heavily contaminated lakes across Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, disrupting aquatic ecosystems for centuries.
Expelled JD(U) leader Anant Singh announced that wedding invitations for his daughter are being sent across India and Pakistan, inviting leaders from all parties despite his recent political expulsion and legal troubles.
Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of France Unbowed, pledged an economic stimulus programme including price controls, higher minimum wages, and taxes on the wealthy while calling for France's withdrawal from NATO at a rally in Le Bourget presenting his 2027 presidential programme.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi became the first player in MLS history to win consecutive Golden Boot titles, finishing the 2026 regular season with 26 goals and 17 assists.
Opposition parties have targeted the government over media reports that it hired the services of an American lobbying firm for phone calls between Indian officials and the White House, while the External Affairs Ministry has termed the claim as misleading.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, crediting them for ending Naxalism and criticizing previous Congress governments for treating the insurgency as incurable. He cited the 2010 Dantewada attacks where 76 CRPF personnel were killed and stated that internal security is vital for national unity.
BJP president Nitin Nabin urged opposition parties to unite with the government on national security, citing veteran leader L K Advani's past stance during a special event marking Advani's 100th birthday in New Delhi.
US President Donald Trump offered UFC president Dana White the White House press secretary job via Truth Social; White declined per CNN. Social media users speculated Trump may have confused him with Dana W White, a former Pentagon public affairs official, though no confirmed explanation exists.
Diwali traditions link Indian culture, commerce and the economy through gold purchases, new account books, Muhurat trading, festive spending across sectors, and evolving investment habits among younger consumers.
