7 civilians killed in Jordan strike on Syrian militants in retaliation to church attack

Spread the love       Syrian authorities reported civilian casualties in Daraa and Sweida after Jordan launched airstrikes against armed groups following Friday’s deadly church attack in Karak (Image credit: Reuters) Jordan carried out airstrikes against armed groups in southern Syria on Tuesday in retaliation for a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox Church in the Jordanian city of Karak last week,...

‘People say Rohit Sharma is lazy, doesn’t train’: Ex-coach calls him a ‘ticking bomb’

Spread the love       Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) Rohit Sharma is hoping to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, but his fitness remains a talking point as he approaches the final years of his career. At 39, the former India captain will need to maintain his form and fitness to remain in the selectors’ plans for the tournament, which will...

Just 3k turn up at last special SIR camp for inclusion of names in Delhi voter rolls

Spread the love       The final round of special voter enrolment camps was organised ahead of the Oct 30 deadline NEW DELHI: The last round of special camps organised at nearly 15,000 polling stations across Delhi on Sunday under the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls drew a tepid response, with only 3,000-odd people submitting Form-6 applications for inclusion...

California farmer’s email experiment triples walnut crop’s gross revenue

Spread the love       A simple email marketing test launched in 2024 became a major business success for a California walnut farmer. It showed how selling directly to customers can greatly increase farm income. The farmer first contacted a list of 10,000 people who had bought cherries from his orchard in the past. From that large group, only 300 people chose...

More violence in Arunachal as anti-dam protests spread

Spread the love       File photo: Siang dam protest turns violent as mob torches NHPC office and police station in Arunachal PASIGHAT/ITANAGAR: A 12-hour bandh against a proposed hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district turned violent Monday, with mobs damaging vehicles and NHPC equipment and wounding two security personnel as anti-dam protests spread from Siang basin to Subansiri valley,...

‘Not trying to reinvent the wheel’: Luke Williams backs MI’s core for WPL 2027

Spread the love       Mumbai Indians head coach Luke Williams Mumbai Indians missed the Women’s Premier League playoffs last season after injuries and illness disrupted their combinations and close games slipped away. New head coach Luke Williams believes the franchise can return to contention without making wholesale changes to a side that has won two titles in four seasons.“Certainly not trying...

Delaware sank 180-foot ship bought for $1 to create artificial reef

Spread the love       Calcasieu Pass sailing with the Atlantic menhaden fleet and, right, when DNREC reefed the ship (Source: Delaware DNREC photos) A retired 180-foot commercial fishing vessel was deliberately sunk off the Atlantic coast of Delaware in August 2026 to create an artificial reef. The new reef will provide habitats for marine life and create new locations for recreational...

Border patrols normal, let’s work for peace: China

Spread the love       India China After India accused China of carrying out activities detrimental to peace, Beijing said Monday it is strictly abiding by relevant agreements and “conducts normal border patrol... activities to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and stability in border areas”.“We hope India will work with China in the same direction by jointly implementing the common understandings reached between...

Anthropic files IPO, could be biggest ever

Spread the love       Anthropic is gearing up for its IPO, aiming to go public on the Nasdaq Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.The filing sets up the San Francisco company for...

Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or, becomes 1st player to claim two awards in one night

Spread the love       Soccer Football – Ballon d’Or – London Palladium, London, Britain – October 26, 2026 Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane celebrates after winning the men’s Ballon d’Or award Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs Harry Kane has spent years chasing the biggest prizes in football, and his latest achievement has taken him somewhere no player has reached before. The Bayern...

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