After a second-year MBBS student was allegedly gang-raped near her medical college in West Bengal’s Durgapur on Friday night, the woman’s family has alleged that she was 'abandoned' by her male friend at the time of the attack. The National Commission for Women also asked police to interrogate him, as it was the man’s insistence that led the woman to step out of the college campus. So far, three suspects have been arrested in the case, which has triggered outrage in the state
It’s a moment that all of Israel and many around the world have waited for. Today (October 13), the hostages held by Hamas since the 2023 attacks will be released in what has been dubbed ‘Operation Returning Home’. US President Donald Trump will be in Israel for this significant moment. The Jewish nation, in exchange, will release 250 Palestinian prisoners and more than 1,700 detainees
Chile successfully pulled off the greatest mine rescue, bringing back 33 miners on October 13, 2010. They were stuck in the San Jose copper-gold mine near Copiapo in northern Chile. On this day in 1958, the most iconic bear, Paddington Bear, made its first appearance in the children’s book ‘A Bear Called Paddington’
Hamas is likely to release 20 hostages in exchange for 2,000 Palestinians. And US President Donald Trump is likely to greet them on their release. Meanwhile, the Nobel Prize in Economics will be announced in Stockholm, Sweden. The Starship, designed by SpaceX, will be launched for the 11th time from Texas
For the longest time, couples have been advised to resolve any arguments before going to bed. But now experts are suggesting that something like this has the opposite of the desired effect on the relationship. Here's what they are recommending
A project led by Australia's Berghofer Medical Research Institute saw scientists review the DNA of almost 200,000 people with depression to discover shared genetic markers. This is what they found about depression when it comes to men, women and genetics
After much back and forth, Israel and Hamas have finally agreed to a peace plan in Gaza. All it took was two years, two different US administrations and President Donald Trump throwing his weight behind it. But what do we know about the details of the plan? And what happens next? All this and much more in our weekly wrap from around the world
US President Theodore Roosevelt renamed the Executive Mansion as the White House on October 12, 1901. Though the building was affectionately referred to as the White House for much of the 19th century, Roosevelt’s decision made the title official. On this day in 1960, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev brandished a shoe during a session at the United Nations
US and Qatar agreed to build a training facility for Qatari F-15QA troops at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, enhancing military cooperation while remaining under US control
Laurence Watkins from New Zealand holds the Guinness World Record for the world's longest name with 2,253 middle names. His full name, which in itself is six pages long and takes 20 minutes to pronounce, is inspired by cultures from the West Asia, Asia, Polynesia and Europe. Getting his name a legal nod became a full-fledged court fight, prompting changes in the national laws
The 79-year-old US president was found to be in 'exceptional health' following a recent medical evaluation. White House physician Sean Barbabella said Trump's 'cardiac age' was found to be 14 years younger than his actual age and was 'exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance'
Just hours before Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado was declared the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, her odds of winning suddenly shot up from 3.75 per cent to nearly 73 per cent overnight on popular betting platform, Polymarket. The sudden surge has now raised suspicions, whether there was a rare breach from the highly secretive committee that hands out the prize
The rift between the trustees of the Tata Trusts came out in public this week. As the infighting escalated, top leaders of the billion-dollar conglomerate, including Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. But what is the fighting about? Here’s all this and more in our weekly roundup
On October 11, 1971, John Lennon released 'Imagine', a song that transcended music to become a universal call for peace and unity. Rooted in Yoko Ono’s avant-garde influence and Lennon’s political awakening, the song evolved into one of the most powerful statements in modern history
Israel and Hamas have agreed upon implementing the first phase of Trump’s 20-point peace plan. However, after the first phase of the ceasefire has been implemented, the Palestinian group will go back to having negligible bargaining power of its own. Also, the deal’s vague language offers Israel a great deal of manoeuvrability and political cover
Maria Machado, a Venezuelan politician and Opposition leader, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel committee said the 58-year-old was chosen for her untiring efforts to restore democracy and her commitment to human rights. But who is she? What does she win?
The value of the world's biggest tech firms has soared over the last year. OpenAI is now worth US$500 billion, compared with US$157 billion last October. Due to its concerns about these staggering valuation rises, the Bank of England has now warned of a possible rapid correction
After introducing the whopping $100,000 (around Rs 88 lakh) fee on H1B visas, US President Donald Trump is considering even stricter rules on how companies can use the visa and who qualifies for it. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the new rules are meant to 'better protect US workers’
The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed banning Chinese planes from flying over Russia while making their way to the United States and going back. The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the plan in a statement. But why is the Trump administration planning to make this move? What could be the fallout?
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has announced plans to build a ‘T-Dome system, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. The proposed air defence system will help act as a counter to China’s increased military activities. But the wait for the T-Dome will be long
As Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today, India has announced that its technical mission in Kabul is being upgraded to a full-fledged embassy. Muttaqi, who arrived on Thursday for a week-long trip to India, held talks with the External Affairs Minister at Hyderabad House. But why is officially recognising the Taliban tricky for New Delhi?
During his visit to India, UK PM Keir Starmer met Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, who is also the chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Terming India’s Aadhaar a 'massive success', Starmer said the UK can learn from India's experience and can roll out its own digital ID scheme
The Nobel Peace Prize is perhaps one of the most prestigious awards, and Donald Trump has his eyes on it. He has been nominated by countries such as Israel, Pakistan, Cambodia, Armenia and others. But despite the Gaza peace deal, it is unlikely the US president will win the honour he so desperately covets this year
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Mindanao region in southern Philippines on Friday (October 10) morning, prompting authorities to issue tsunami warnings. Several buildings were damaged, and children were evacuated from schools in Davao city. The tremors hit the country just days after another strong quake struck Bogo City in Cebu province, killing at least 74 people
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on October 9. She successfully prosecuted Donald Trump in recent weeks. Now, James has been indicted on one count of bank fraud and a second one of making false statements to a financial institution
A Haryana-cadre IPS officer, Y Puran Kumar, died by suicide after allegedly suffering from years of 'caste-based discrimination, targeted mental harassment, public humiliation' by his seniors. The cop's wife, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, accused the Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya of driving her husband to take his own life through a 'well-planned conspiracy'. Both top cops have now been booked
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet has signed off on the first phase of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. Now, a ceasefire is expected to kick in, and Hamas will release the hostages held, latest by Monday. But questions linger over the future of Gaza and whether the Palestinian militant group will lay down its weapons
The Donald Trump shadow looms large over the Nobel Peace Prize, which will be announced today (October 10). The US president claims he’s deserving of the honour for ending seven wars across the world. Many of the awardees have been criticised in the past, raising questions about the credibility of the prize
One of the earliest US commercial aviation calamities took place on October 10, 1933, when a United Airlines Boeing 247 flight exploded mid-air, killing all seven people aboard. The aircraft was considered to be a technological marvel of the time. On this day in 1845, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) was officially established in Maryland's Annapolis
The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced in Oslo, Norway, today. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump will be heading to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to get his annual medical checkup. The check-up comes after his last physical examination six months ago. North Korea will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea