Research worker’s death: Russia dismisses reports of special measures to contain plague
After the death of an employee of a plague research institute in the Irkutsk region of Siberia in Russia, reports have been published that she was infected with plague. However, the authorities claim that plague was not detected in tests done after…
Germany’s former spy chief arrested: why is the UK worried?
British intelligence agencies have begun examining whether the UK’s secret information and the identities of intelligence agents have been exposed in the biggest espionage scandal in Germany’s modern history. This major security concern has…
Curtain rises on ‘Banking Innovation and Technology Summit 2026’ in Dubai
The fifth edition of the ‘Banking Innovation and Technology Summit 2026’ (BIT’26) has begun in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Top executives of public and private organisations in the banking, fintech and technology sectors…
Overnight air strikes and shelling in northern Ethiopia leave 17 dead
Seventeen people have been killed in overnight air strikes and shelling in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia following clashes between government forces and rebels. The clashes, which broke out suddenly on Monday (5 October) between the central…
Promotion of Delhi ACP Vivek Bhagat suspended amid sexual harassment allegations
Delhi’s BJP government has suspended the promotion of Delhi Police Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Vivek Bhagat, who faces allegations of sexual harassment. The decision was taken after he sought to be relieved, expressing unwillingness to take up the…
‘SME sector and GDP will be boosted if digital transactions are faster’
A top official of a financial technology company has laid emphasis on expanding fast digital transaction systems to increase the growth of the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector and the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nandan Mer,…
No decision in first round in Brazil, vote goes to second round
Who will be Brazil’s next president? Even after the first round of voting, that question remains unanswered. In the election held yesterday, Sunday, neither of the two main candidates could secure the required 50 percent of the vote. As a result,…
Women too are taking firearms training in Tehran
Civilians are being given military training in Iran amid tension with the United States and Israel. Women too have been seen taking firearms training at a training centre in Tehran. British news agency Reuters reported this in a report. The report said…
Communication without SIM or tower: ‘LoRa’ technology under discussion in Kashmir
Concern has arisen for the security forces in India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir over a new type of communication technology. Multiple sources in the Indian security forces have spoken of the recovery, in several recent operations, of ‘LoRa’…
US bomber fleet leaves British base over fear of attack
US bombers have been moved out of the Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Fairford in the United Kingdom over fears of a possible attack. The United States took the decision after several people were recently detained on charges of planning a terrorist attack…