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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldRussian President Vladimir Putin met US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg to discuss new ideas for ending the Ukraine war. The talks included a goodwill gesture with the release of a retired US teacher held in Russia. This meeting follows recent discussions in Oslo and concerns about US support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
Deccan Herald··St Petersburg
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsThe India-New Zealand T20 series begins on October 22, 2026, in Christchurch with five matches. In 29 previous encounters, India has won 14 and New Zealand 13. Key players to watch include Indian captain Shreyas Iyer, explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, and New Zealand star Tim Seifert, all capable of changing the game's outcome single-handedly.
News18Hi Sports··Christchurch
HealthPhoto: HT WorldA hazardous chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, led to evacuations within a 1-mile radius of 1050 Progress Ave and a shelter-in-place order for residents within 3 miles. The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department responded late Tuesday night, with the leak ongoing into early Wednesday. Toledo Public Schools and Washington Local Schools closed, and Shoreland Elementary served as a temporary refuge. Officials are still identifying the chemical and assessing exposure risks.
HT World··Toledo
BusinessPhoto: Mercom IndiaIndian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) reported a 14% year-over-year revenue increase to ₹23.45 billion ($247.33 million) in Q2 of FY 2027, up from ₹20.57 billion ($216.95 million). Chairman Bijay Kumar Mohanty credited sustained demand for renewable energy financing and a focus on quality growth for the strong performance.
Mercom India·
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsAye Finance Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 87 crore in Q2, more than doubling from Rs 35 crore the previous year. Total income rose 18.42% to Rs 527 crore, with interest income increasing to Rs 479 crore. Assets under management grew 26% to Rs 7,597 crore as of September 2026.
ET Markets·
WorldPhoto: HT WorldA Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in the Kaliningrad region during a training flight, according to the defence ministry and Reuters. The ministry reported no casualties as the crew successfully ejected. The cause of the crash has not been specified.
HT World·
Deccan Herald··St Petersburg
Photo: Deccan HeraldRussian President Vladimir Putin met US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg to discuss new ideas for ending the Ukraine war. The talks included a goodwill gesture with the release of a retired US teacher held in Russia. This meeting follows recent discussions in Oslo and concerns about US support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
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