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US pressured EU to withdraw sponsorship of disinformation conference

Nigeria, Oct. 9 -- The European Union on Wednesday withdrew sponsorship of a disinformation event scheduled to be held in Lithuania that day, citing concerns that the framing of some discussions did n... Read More


In 2014, Akon co-founded Akon Lighting Africa to bring solar power to rural Africa; within a year, it was reaching communities across 14 countries

India, Oct. 9 -- Akon is known to most people for his music, but fewer know about his work on solar power. According to a 2019 case study titled 'Sustainable energy solutions: Akon Lighting Africa' pu... Read More


Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Oslo, Oct. 9 -- Indian-origin South African jurist and human rights pioneer Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize o... Read More


Pakistan warns India-backed proxies will face same fate as downed jets in May 2025Published on: October 9, 2026 9:02 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- A senior Pakistani diplomat told a UN panel Wednesday that India has intensified its use of terrorist proxies-including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Libe... Read More


ILO chief praises Punjab's worker welfare measuresPublished on: October 9, 2026 8:56 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- International Labour Organisation (ILO) Director General Gilbert F Houngbo, leading a delegation, called on Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif today and appreciated the prov... Read More


US Fed's Waller expects more rate hikes as inflation stays elevated

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has indicated that further interest rate hikes are likely in the coming months as inflation remains stubbornly above the central ban... Read More


Sensex, Nifty open higher day after sharp plunge, but gains may be limited

India, Oct. 9 -- Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Friday, staging a technical rebound after a sharp selloff in the previous session pushed them into oversold territory and to multi-year lows. Howeve... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Did Houthis Strike Riyadh Airport? Is King Khalid International Airport (RUH) Open or Closed Today? Saudi Plane Fire, Air India & Lufthansa Flight Suspensions

India, Oct. 9 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saud... Read More


Velsao villagers oppose fresh land acquisition, flag drainage work

Goa, Oct. 9 -- Velsao villag ers are opposing the Cen tre's fresh proposal to ac quire 397 square metres across eight land parcels for the Hospet-Hubli-Tin aighat-Vasco railway dou bling project, with... Read More


Petrol, diesel prices today, October 9: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and more

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Petrol, diesel prices today, October 9: Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on October 9, even as international crude oil markets witnessed vola... Read More