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WUC mounts global offensive to hold China accountable for Uyghur genocide

Washington, Oct. 7 -- The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its monthly brief, reinforcing its international campaign to raise awareness about China's ongoing repression of Uyghurs and to bolst... Read More


Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro: Next-Gen T-Series phones expected in early 2026

India, Oct. 7 -- After the world release of the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro in September 2025, the news about the following T-series models, the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro has begun to circulate. The Xiaomi 17... Read More


Government to discourage use of plastic bottles in Sri Lanka

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- The government is out to discourage the production and usage of plastic bottles and shift towards using glass bottles, Minister of Industries Sunil Handunetti told Parliament today.... Read More


Security-held lands in Trincomalee to be released for tourism - Deputy Minister

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- All land currently held by the security forces in the Trincomalee district will be released for tourism projects soon, Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe told Parliament to... Read More


Congress fields Ghasiram Majhi for Nuapada Assembly by poll

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 7 -- The All India Congress Committee (AICC) today announced Ghasiram Majhi as the party's candidate for the Nuapada Assembly by-election in Odisha, scheduled to be held on November ... Read More


Shortage of dialysis needles resolved: Minister

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- Acknowledging that there has been a shortage of dialysis needles in Sri Lanka, Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today that arrangements have been made for the st... Read More


SC issues notices to X, Assam govt, and Centre over controversial video

India, Oct. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to social media platform X, the Assam government, and the Centre over a controversial video circulating online that allegedly promotes hate... Read More


OpenAI embeds 'Chat' feature into ChatGPT to make it a mini OS unto itself

India, Oct. 7 -- OpenAI Inc. has embedded a new Chat feature in ChatGPT, transforming the AI chatbot into a mini operating system unto itself. The new chat feature allows users to run external apps a... Read More


Vijay's TVK moves Supreme Court seeking independent probe into Karur rally stampede

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking an impartial investigation led by a former top-court judge into the tragic stampede at party presi... Read More


Former Presidents' security vehicles can be returned to them if requested: Minister

Colombo, Oct. 7 -- Vehicles returned by former Presidents can be given back to them as the Presidents' Entitlement Bill which was approved by Parliament recently does not cover security details given ... Read More