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Hamas frees 20 hostages, Israel releases hundredsPublished on: October 13, 2025 4:03 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 13 -- Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages on Monday as part of a ceasefire agreement. The release took place in two phases and was overseen by the International Committee of t... Read More


Keira Knightley says she "was not aware" of Harry Potter boycott before joining audiobook cast

Washington DC, Oct. 13 -- Actor Keira Knightley recently revealed that she was not aware of the ongoing "boycott" of the Harry Potter universe before agreeing to be part of its upcoming audiobook seri... Read More


'World needs more Trumps': Israel's Speaker showers praise on US President; assures 2026 Nobel Peace Prize nomination

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Having brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and overseen Monday's hostage-detainee exchange, US President Donald Trump received a rousing applause in the Israeli Parliam... Read More


Sabah for Sabahans: The pain and pride behind the state's call for rights and respect

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 13 -- There's a local Sabahan saying going around lately that is both humourous and painful. "Kana picit balabak" means to have your testicles or groin pinched, much like the chil... Read More


Rekha Gupta, Announces Rs.1 Crore Assistance Each to families of COVID frontline workers

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with the families of 11 frontline workers who lost their lives while serving the people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting took place ... Read More


Some families yet to evacuate Signature View Apartments

India, Oct. 13 -- Several more families evacuated their homes at Signature View Apartments in North Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar on Sunday-the final day of the court-mandated deadline. The Resident Welfare... Read More


Girl repeatedly slaps boy, then grabs his neck during India vs West Indies 2nd Test; internet asks 'Me and who?' - Watch

India, Oct. 13 -- The fourth day of the second Test between India and the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi saw the latter put up resistance and frustrate the hosts in the first two... Read More


Samajwadi Party demands withdrawl of "EC directions on verification of identity of burqa-clad voters"

Lucknow, Oct. 13 -- The Samajwadi Party on Monday demanded the withdrawal of the Election Commission's guidelines about Anganwadi workers "identifying burqa-clad women voters" on polling stations befo... Read More


India and Canada reignite momentum towards stronger partnership amid global uncertainty

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Emphasising the importance of reviving the India-Canada partnership, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand agreed that reinvigorating ... Read More


SC seeks response on Mullaperiyar Dam decommissioning petition

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Central government and the State of Tamil Nadu on a petition seeking the decommissioning of the 130-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam in Kera... Read More