October 2026

Hindu temples and community celebrations have increasingly featured in their outreach efforts, As the US midterm campaign gathers pace, Indian-American communities are increasingly finding themselves in the spotlight, with candidates turning to cultural events, temple visits and even dosa-making sessions to connect with voters who could influence the outcome of closely fought contests.In suburban Dallas,…

According to information gathered during preliminary investigations, Sikhar Agrawal and his IPS officer wife Prashakha Mathur purchased 10 villas each at the Bujhda resort in Udaipur for Rs 15 lakh apiece JAIPUR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Friday registered a preliminary inquiry against senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal for allegedly misusing his official position to favour…

Christa Pike breaks silence after botched execution Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike has said she remains in constant physical and psychological pain after surviving a botched lethal injection on September 30. In her first public statement since the failed execution, the 50-year-old described her injuries, isolation in a prison hospital and uncertainty about her…

As Zelenskyy welcomed the move, he also urged Washington to facilitate faster deliveries, saying the missiles are needed to counter Russian attacks during the coming winter (Photo: Reuters). The US state department on Friday approved a possible sale of 500 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Ukraine, in a deal estimated…

Chuck Lorre-backed LA charity campus breaks ground on final building after kitchen opening (Image Credit: Project Angel Food) A major expansion of a Los Angeles charity backed by The Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre reached another milestone on October 29, 2026, when Project Angel Food broke ground on the final building of its new…

Photo courtesy: Gulf News An emotional victory, a Dh500,000 prize and an unexpected gesture from one of the world’s most powerful leaders made 11-year-old Mayar Othman Al Shourbagy’s moment in Dubai unforgettable. After she was crowned the winner of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum removed the badge he was…