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WorldPhoto: HT WorldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to ease tensions as Russia and Ukraine attacked each other's energy sites. Trump accused Zelensky of not wanting to end the war, despite negotiating peace and making progress. Trump criticized Zelensky for targeting Russian diesel refineries, impacting global diesel markets including the US.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe Supreme Court ruled on a case involving Sameer Ahamed N., born to Hindu parents in 1993 in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, who voluntarily converted to Islam in September 2015. The case, Secretary to Government versus Sameer Ahamed N., centers on issues of religious conversion and reservation rights.
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SciencePhoto: News18 HindiNorthern and eastern India are experiencing a cooling trend as temperatures soften in Jammu-Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Mild cold winds are felt in mornings and evenings, signaling the onset of winter. Meanwhile, southern India continues to receive heavy rainfall due to active weather systems.
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WorldPhoto: Hindu WorldOn October 17, 2026, Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four Houthi drones targeting Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the South. The Saudi-led coalition supports Yemen's government against the Iran-backed Houthis. Meanwhile, Egypt is considering providing defensive assistance to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing attacks. The Houthi military spokesman reported numerous casualties from Saudi strikes in the past day. Iran supports a political resolution to the conflict.
Hindu World··Riyadh
BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsHarsha Upadhyaya, chief investment officer at Kotak Mahindra AMC, says experienced SIP investors continue investing despite two years of range-bound markets and rising interest rates. He explains that long-term savers remain resilient and discusses how the Reserve Bank of India's hawkish stance could influence future investor behavior.
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HealthPhoto: Amar UjalaA study analyzing 25.7 million online medicine prescriptions found that about 10% contained antibiotics. Researchers observed a 57% reduction in antibiotic effectiveness against bacteria, especially E. coli linked to urinary infections, showing 57% resistance to ciprofloxacin and 53.6% to ceftriaxone. The data from 2023 to 2025 highlights growing antibiotic resistance due to misuse, complicating treatment.
Amar Ujala·
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Photo: HT WorldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to ease tensions as Russia and Ukraine attacked each other's energy sites. Trump accused Zelensky of not wanting to end the war, despite negotiating peace and making progress. Trump criticized Zelensky for targeting Russian diesel refineries, impacting global diesel markets including the US.
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