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Shreyas Iyer injury: What is spleen laceration? How dangerous can it be?

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer suffered an ‘impact injury’ to his left rib cage during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday (October 25), with scans revealing a laceration injury to the spleen. Reports say the mishap could have been fatal since it caused internal bleeding. While still in the hospital, Iyer is now out of danger

Grokipedia launched: Can Elon Musk’s AI-powered encyclopaedia compete with Wikipedia?

Do you often refer to Wikipedia for information? Now, there’s Elon Musk’s Grokipedia too — an online encyclopaedia written by AI. The newly launched website features 885,279 articles, with the tech billionaire saying that it will keep adding to its bank. However, posts on the site are already raising eyebrows, as they display a distinct right-wing lean

Delhi’s acid attack was staged: How revenge led a DU student and her father to fake the crime

Just a day after a 20-year-old Delhi University student had claimed she was attacked by acid by a man who had been stalking her for days, the case had taken a new turn. The woman's father, identified as Aqeel Khan, has confessed to plotting the entire crime to frame three men with whom he had enmity. Here's how the shocker unfolded

Explained: The 3 big factors behind Javier Milei’s win in Argentina’s midterm elections

Argentinian President Javier Milei’s party pulled off a stunning win in the midterm elections, widely seen as a referendum on his performance in office. He overcame harsh austerity measures as well as anger over corruption to secure a win at the polls

How Hurricane Melissa went from a tropical storm to the most powerful of the year

Jamaica is bracing itself for ‘catastrophe’ as Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm this year, is expected to make landfall today (October 28). What makes this storm particularly dangerous is the rapid intensification it has undergone — it went from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 281 kmph in less than five days

History Today: When ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S’ star Matthew Perry's death shocked the world

Matthew Perry, famous for playing Chandler Bing in the iconic TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S, passed away on October 28, 2023. He was found unresponsive at his home in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles at the age of 54. On this day in 2022, tech mogul Elon Musk officially acquired Twitter after a long legal battle and public negotiations

FirstUp: Trump meets Takaichi, Cyclone Montha landfall in Andhra Pradesh... The news today

US President Donald Trump is meeting Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Day 2 of his visit to the nation. Potus is on a big Asia tour and will be heading to South Korea next. In India, Cyclone Montha, which is brewing in the Bay of Bengal, will make landfall in Andhra Pradesh

Trade and rare earth deals: How Donald Trump’s Asia trip is going

Trump attended the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Sunday before heading to Japan today (October 27) where he met Emperor Naruhito. He is scheduled to meet Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi tomorrow (October 28). But what deals has the US president pulled off?

Which states will undergo voter list revision after Bihar? How will it work?

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) will be carried out in 12 states and Union Territories starting tomorrow (October 28). Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said this will be the second phase of the exercise after Bihar. How will it work?

Is a new non-hormonal pill the answer to hot flashes in menopausal women?

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug that could ease menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. Developed by drug manufacturer Bayer, this non-hormonal medication can be an alternative to traditional hormone replacement therapies for managing vasomotor symptoms. Here’s how it could be a godsend pill for menopausal women

What is the ‘Golden Fleet’ of navy ships that Trump wants to counter China with?

President Donald Trump’s administration is advancing plans for a sweeping overhaul of the US Navy under the proposed 'Golden Fleet' initiative — a next-generation force featuring hypersonic missiles, autonomous systems, and a mix of large and small warships aimed at countering China’s rapid maritime expansion

C919 in crisis: How US sanctions and trade friction are slowing China’s big jet project

China's ambitious C919 aeroplanes, developed by state-owned aircraft manufacturer Comac, are likely to face turbulence even before they take off. Deliveries of finished aircraft are likely to miss the target announced for this year due to trade friction and US sanctions on Chinese products

‘Ramayan country’: Why Trinidad and Tobago wants to build a large Ram temple

Trinidad and Tobago, which has more than two lakh Hindus, is planning to build a grand Ram Temple in its capital, Port of Spain. The project has the support of the government of the twin-island nation led by PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who has ancestral links to India. With this, the country is trying to emerge as a cultural and spiritual centre for Hinduism in the Caribbean

Cyclone Montha: What are tropical storms, how are they named?

Montha is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by tomorrow (October 28). The weather system, which is currently over the Bay of Bengal, is set to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh. But what are tropical storms, and how dangerous are they? How did Montha get its name?

Trump has a jam-packed Asia tour. How do world leaders cope with jet lag?

Donald Trump is halfway around the world in Asia for a three-country visit to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. The US president has a tedious schedule, meeting with his contemporaries, Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, China’s Xi Jinping and South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung. It is a jam-packed itinerary in a different time zone. How could he be countering the jet lag?

Why Satya Nadella deserves his nearly $100 million pay at Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $96.5 million in fiscal 2025, a 22 per cent rise from last year and his largest payout since taking charge in 2014. The record compensation — mostly tied to performance — comes as Microsoft posts record revenues, profits, and AI-driven growth

How Donald Trump's visit to Japan is the first big test for its new PM Sanae Takaichi

US President Donald Trump, who is on a trip to Asia, will meet Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi tomorrow (October 28). The first woman prime minister of the country has been in power for about a week. Trump’s Japan visit, then, is the first big challenge for the new leader – main excerpt

From royal homes to borders: Why Rampur and Mudhol Hounds, Indian dog breeds, are special

The Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed over 150 dogs of the indigenous Rampur and Mudhol Hound breeds across operational areas, including the western and eastern borders. These native Indian canines are known for their agility and resilience. Once prized by the royalty, these dogs are now being trained to boost the country’s security

Brigitte Macron’s hacked tax file identifies her as a man: The controversy explained

France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, was stunned to discover her government tax profile altered to identify her as a man — 'Jean-Michel, known as Brigitte Macron'. What began as an apparent prank is only one step into what has spiralled into cross-border lawsuits that now span from Paris to Delaware courts

What to know about Japan’s imperial system as Trump meets the emperor

US President Donald Trump is in Japan today (October 27), where he will meet Emperor Naruhito. This is the first meeting between the two in nearly six years. What does the emperor mean for the Asian nation?

Indian-origin woman raped in UK in ‘racial attack’. What we know about the suspect

An Indian-origin woman in her 20s was allegedly raped in the United Kingdom's West Midlands. The police have been treating the incident as ‘a racially aggravated attack’. The suspect is reportedly a White man in his late 30s

Pakistan general meets Bangladesh’s Yunus. Is this ominous for India?

Pakistan army’s top general, Sahir Shamshad Mirza, met with Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus over the weekend, during which both reiterated their commitment to improving ties between the two nations. A growing friendship between Islamabad and Dhaka spells trouble for New Delhi. Here’s why

What's Burevestnik, Russia’s nuclear-powered missile that 'no one else has'?

Russia has confirmed the successful test of the Burevestnik — a nuclear-powered, nuclear-capable cruise missile with near-unlimited range — declaring it a breakthrough in strategic deterrence. President Vladimir Putin said 'no one else in the world has' the weapon, while Western analysts warned it could escalate the war in Ukraine

Will arrest of 2 men in Louvre Museum heist help in recovering stolen jewels?

Where’s the loot is the question on everyone’s mind, as Parisian authorities made two arrests in the Louvre Museum heist over the weekend. After a week, two men have been detained and will be in custody for the next 96 hours, during which officials hope they will provide information about the stolen French crown jewels

History Today: When Armenia's PM was killed during a shooting inside Parliament

On October 27, 1999, five men began shooting inside the Parliament building in Armenia. As many as eight people, including the prime minister and the speaker of the parliament, were killed in the attack. On this day in 1904, the first-of-its-kind New York City subway began its journey across the city

FirstUp: Donald Trump to visit Japan, meet PM Takaichi… The headlines of the day

US President Donald Trump will be on a three-day visit to Japan from today. During his visit, he is scheduled to meet Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is the country’s first female prime minister. In India, the Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who allegedly tried to hurl a shoe at the CJI

Sound therapy: How music can ease pain from surgery and illness

Most of us have believed that painkillers are the only way to reduce pain after a major surgery or illness. Now, scientists have figured that listening to music can reduce the illusion of pain. In UC San Diego Health, Nurse Rod Salaysay takes the help of his guitar and ukulele to make patients feel better

The story of Japan’s rare woman yakuza and her life after giving up crime

Mako Nishimura was reportedly Japan's first woman yakuza. After she ran away from home as a teen, she joined the organised crime network that reigned over Japan's drug rings, gambling dens, and sex trade at 20. Today, she helps other retired gangsters reintegrate into society

This Week in Explainers: What’s the ‘cursed’ diamond from India that the Louvre thieves didn’t touch?

Necklaces, tiaras and brooches… That’s what a gang of four thieves stole from the Louvre, leaving the world shocked. However, they left behind a rare 140-carat diamond. We talk about the heist and more in our weekly roundup of world news

From Mona Lisa to golden toilet, the art heists that shook the world

A heist has taken place at Paris’ Louvre Museum, with thieves decamping with France’s royal jewels. It's just the latest in a long line of cunning art heists