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UK Competition Regulator Proposes Opening Apple iPhone Contactless Technology to Local Fintechs
The UK Competition and Markets Authority announced proposals on October 20, 2026, aimed at opening access to Near Field Communication technology on Apple iPhones,…
BJP Retains Control of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation With 38 Seats
The Bharatiya Janata Party secured 38 out of 44 seats in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation elections in Gujarat, retaining its administrative hold over the…
600,000 UK Families Boost Savings with Tax‑Free Childcare Scheme
More than 600,000 UK families used Tax-Free Childcare in June 2026, receiving GBP 55.7 million in government top-ups, according to official figures.
Justice Department Charges 16 Individuals in Federal Election Crime Sweep
The U.S. Department of Justice announced criminal charges against 16 individuals across the country involving allegations of illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related…
UK Ministers and Mayors Arrive in India to Secure Trade Deals and Employment Commitments
UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, Environment Secretary Angela Eagle, the Scotland Secretary, and a delegation of northern Mayors arrived in Delhi and Mumbai on…
Delhi High Court Demands Police Status Report Over Activist Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan's Alleged Unlawful Detention
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Delhi Police to submit a status report responding to a petition filed by civil rights activist…
Attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport Leaves 12 Dead and More Than 300 Injured
Saudi authorities said a projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, killing 12 people and wounding at least 309, many in critical…
PM Modi Inaugurates Poonamallee-Vadapalani Chennai Metro Phase II Stretch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II on Oct. 11. The project includes a 3.7-kilometre double-decker structure…
Delhi Chief Minister Announces Deployment of 2,947 Bus Marshals and 56 Women Special Buses
The Delhi government has deployed 2,947 bus marshals and rolled out 56 special buses dedicated to women as part of an expanded safety network…
UK Department for Work and Pensions Outlines Rules for New Overpayment Recovery Powers
The UK Department for Work and Pensions has formally detailed the operational framework for upcoming overpayment recovery powers, including bank account deductions and driving…
Kerala High Court Orders Police FIR Against Pinarayi Vijayan and Kin in CMRL Payoff Case
The Kerala High Court on Oct. 9 directed the state police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena…
NASA’s Otter Spacecraft to Test In‑Orbit Inspection Tech on Defunct Satellites
A NASA‑backed CubeSat named Otter launched Oct. 1 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California to demonstrate a suite of autonomous inspection and propulsion technologies…
Euro Area Services Production Rebounds 0.4 Percent in July 2026
Seasonally adjusted services production in the euro area rose by 0.4% in July 2026 compared with the previous month, while increasing by 0.3% across…
California Surrogacy Business Owners Charged with Abusing 14 Children
A California couple running a private surrogacy business has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children and…
Geopolitical Tensions Surface at Closing of 2026 Asian Games in Japan
The 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya closed after two weeks of competition marked by political disputes involving Japan, South Korea, North Korea and Taiwan.
Trump Approves Firing-Squad Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan
President Donald Trump approved Nidal Hasan's military death sentence on Oct. 2. The Army scheduled execution by firing squad for Dec. 3 at Fort…
India Mobile Congress kicks off in Delhi; Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate on Oct. 8
NEW DELHI — The India Mobile Congress (IMC) opened Wednesday at the Yashobhoomi convention centre, running through Oct. 10 under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries.” The four‑day event, the…
Hundreds of French High Schools Shut as Student Protests Escalate Nationwide
French authorities maintained closures or partial shutdowns at up to 500 high schools on Monday following a wave of nationwide student protests that resulted…
Bosnia Holds Election with New Anti‑Fraud Technology but Nationalist Parties Retain Power
Bosnia and Herzegovina used new electronic anti-fraud checks in its Oct. 4 election while nationalist parties retained leading positions.
Campaigning Ends Ahead of Oct. 6 Byelection in Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam and Dharapuram
Polling for the two vacant seats in Madurantakam and Dharapuram is scheduled for Oct. 6, and campaign activities wrapped up on Tuesday, officials said【https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/campaigning-for-byelection-ends-in-madurantakam-and-dharapuram/article71543705.ece】. The…
US Air Force Withdraws All Heavy Bombers From UK Base Following RAF Fairford Security Incident
The United States Air Force has withdrawn all of its heavy bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following a major security incident that triggered…
London Court Remands Two Iranian Nationals Over Alleged Manchester Terror Plot
Two Iranian nationals accused of plotting terror attacks against the Jewish community in Manchester were remanded in custody by Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.…
Latvia’s parliamentary polls open amid security concerns and cost‑of‑living pressures
RIGA, Latvia — Voting began at 05:00 GMT on Saturday for the country’s 11th parliamentary election since regaining independence in 1991, with polls set to…
Oktoberfest Ride Operator Distributes Cycling Shorts Following Revelations of Widespread Upskirting Videos
MUNICH — The operator of the Teufelsrad, a historic amusement ride at Munich's Oktoberfest, has distributed more than 100 pairs of free cycling shorts…