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Published on Oct 11, 2024 12:13 PM IST

New poll on swing states gives an advantage to Donald Trump in four significant battlegrounds.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York City, U.S. May 30, 2024 and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, U.S., July 22, 2024 in a combination of file photos. (REUTERS)

Milton impact: Beware of alligators, 3M lost in dark, 11 dead| 10 points

Hurricane Milton devastated Florida, causing multiple fatalities, displacing thousands, and triggering widespread power outages. Rescue operations are underway.

TOPSHOT - A flooded street with debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, in Siesta Key, Florida, on October 10, 2024. At least 10 people were dead after Hurricane Milton smashed into Florida.(AFP)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 11:24 AM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi stolen from Bangladesh's Jeshoreshwari temple

The crown was stolen from the Jeshoreshwari temple in Satkhira's Shyamnagar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering prayers at Jeshoreshwari temple in Bangladesh's southwestern Shatkhira district.(File photo)

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 11:21 AM IST

Iran's top commander a Mossad agent? Esmail Qaani 'being interrogated'

Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran's Quds Force, has ‘disappeared’ after travelling to Lebanon. His absence has sparked suspicions of him being an Israeli spy.

Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, speaks during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the death of senior Iranian military commander Mohammad Hejazi, in Tehran, Iran April 14, 2022. (via REUTERS)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 11:10 AM IST

Barack Obama left the crowd ROFL with Donald Trump adult diaper joke

Former President Obama campaigned in Pittsburgh to support Vice President Harris, emphasizing her $6,000 child tax credit proposal.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event in support of Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Quinn Glabicki(REUTERS)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 09:38 AM IST

NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for October 11, 2024

Get hints and answers for New York Time's 'Connections' for today - October 11, 2024.

Can you solve today's NYT Connections?(New York Times)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 08:58 AM IST

Gunmen kill 20 miners, injure 7 in Pakistan's Balochistan

Pakistan shooting: Gunmen killed 20 miners and injured seven in Balochistan, Pakistan. The attackers targeted workers' accommodations at a coal mine.

Gunmen kill 20 miners, injure 7 in southwest Pakistan attack, say police (AP Photo/Image used only for representation)

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 09:16 AM IST

Harris touts Biden's ‘unprecedented’ decision to hand over the nominee

During a Univision town hall, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed her unconventional nomination, acknowledging Biden's support.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, on the Gila River Indian Community reservation in Chandler, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)(AP)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 08:29 AM IST

Twelve rescued from Colorado gold mine after elevator malfunction, one dead

Twelve individuals were rescued from a Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunction trapped them 1,000 feet underground. One person died, four injured.

Emergency personnel stage outside the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colo., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, after one person died in an equipment malfunction during a tour of the mine according to the Teller County Sheriff's Department. Twelve other people remained trapped 500 feet below as of 4:30 p.m. (Arthur Trickette-Wile/The Gazette via AP)(AP)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 07:59 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

Israel Lebanon news: Macron calls for halting arms exports to end conflict

Israel Lebanon news highlights: Israeli strikes since October 7, 2023 have killed more than 2,000 people in Lebanon

A view shows a damaged site in the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in Lebanon.(REUTERS)

Updated on Oct 12, 2024 12:28 AM IST

Lebanon: 22 killed, 117 injured after Israeli airstrikes in Beirut

One of the strikes on Thursday, completely levelled an eight-story building in the Burj Abi Haidar area, said Lebanese authorities

A damaged building stands at the site of an Israeli air strike, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut, Lebanon,(REUTERS)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 06:32 AM IST

Who is Judge Arun Subramanian, presiding over Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case?

Subramanian has recovered over a billion dollars for fraud victims. He is presiding over Sean 'Diddy' Combs' case, which includes sex trafficking charges.

Judge Arun Subramanian, presiding over Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case has set the trial date.(Pic- Getty Images, X)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 06:15 AM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Hurricane Milton leaves this MLB team with huge damage

Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg suffered huge roof damage from Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, with no injuries reported.

The destroyed roof of the Tropicana Field is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 06:09 AM IST

Hurricane Milton hits Florida: Damage less severe than expected, six lives lost

Hurricane Milton hit Florida as a Category 3 storm, Gov. DeSantis reported that it wasn't the worst-case scenario, with many homes built recently faring well.

Neighborhoods destroyed by tornadoes are seen in this aerial photo in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Fort Pierce, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 05:33 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

Trump insults Detroit while campaigning in Detroit: ‘Want to know the truth?’

Donald Trump quickly drew flak online for insulting the same city where he was campaigning.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook(REUTERS)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 03:09 AM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

DeSantis slams Harris over Hurricane Milton response: ‘I don't have time for…’

Ron DeSantis went on to say that while he has “worked well” with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris “has never called Florida.”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks about Hurricane Helene as Adjutant General of Florida Major General John Haas looks on during a press briefing at the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Florida, U.S., September 26, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Sears/File Photo(REUTERS)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 02:49 AM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Trump announces his youngest daughter Tiffany is pregnant: ‘So, that's nice’

Tiffany, the only child of Trump and actress Marla Maples, has mostly kept away from the spotlight since her father first ran for the White House in 2016

Donald Trump announces his youngest daughter Tiffany's pregnancy during his speech at the Detroit Economic Club

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 01:45 AM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

US Election 2024 News LIVE Today October 11, 2024: Biden's Florida visit slated for this Sunday as hurricanes become a political issue in 2024 election

US Election 2024 News LIVE: Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more.

US Election 2024 News LIVE: Biden's Florida visit slated for this Sunday as hurricanes become a political issue in 2024 election

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 10:33 PM IST

Prince Harry reveals why his kids are taking after Meghan Markle: ‘Blessed’

Prince Harry recently spoke about one adorable trait that his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have inherited from their mother, Meghan Markle

Prince Harry reveals why his kids are taking after their mother, Meghan Markle

Published on Oct 11, 2024 01:19 AM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

World News Live Today October 11, 2024: Biden's Florida visit slated for this Sunday as hurricanes become a political issue in 2024 election

World News Live: Get real-time updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, and environmental issues. Access the latest breaking news and in-depth stories as they happen, keeping you informed of events shaping the world.

Latest news on October 11, 2024: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the initial impacts of Hurricane Milton, as well as the Federal government’s ongoing support to State and local officials in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive office building in Washington, U.S., October 10, 2024.(AP)

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 10:33 PM IST

Israel security cabinet to meet on Iran as Biden urges restraint

Israel’s security cabinet prepared to meet Thursday evening to discuss how to retaliate against Iran for its missile attack last week.

Flames and smoke rise at the scene of destroyed buildings hit by an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)(AP)

Published on Oct 11, 2024 12:21 AM IST

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Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza kills at least 27 people

An Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip killed at least 27 people on Thursday, Palestinian medical officials said.

Smoke rises in northern Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel, REUTERS/Amir Cohen(REUTERS)

Published on Oct 10, 2024 11:56 PM IST

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Kate Middleton honours Taylor Swift-themed dance class stabbing attack victims

The Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out on Thursday for a surprise visit to Southport, where the July 29 attack that left three children dead took place.

Kate Middleton honours the victims of UK stabbings that left three young girls dead at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport(Reuters)

Published on Oct 10, 2024 11:19 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Harris vs Trump competition evens out in new Pennsylvania poll

Even though Trump has slipped past Harris in a new Pennsylvania poll and won over a key group, the latter still has an edge over him in terms of enthusiasm.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 20, 2024 and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., August 15, 2024 are seen in a combination of file photographs.(REUTERS)

Published on Oct 10, 2024 10:28 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

Double Decker Taco is back! Taco Bell revives ‘90s fan favourite menu item

From price to what's in it, here's all you need to know about Taco Bell's fan favourite '90s menu item-Double Decker Taco

Taco Bell brings back fan-favourite Double Decker Taco for a limited time (Taco Bell)

Published on Oct 10, 2024 10:22 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Kamala Harris is mum on Foreign Policy for a reason

The vice president and candidate to succeed Joe Biden doesn’t say much about national security and grand strategy - because she can’t.

In theory, Harris is aligned with Biden in pledging “ironclad” support for Israel while also urging Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu to show restraint and proportionality and to define some kind of strategy for the “day after.” (REUTERS)

Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:46 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

Hurricane Milton aftermath: Over 3 million without power across Florida, 4 dead

Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, where it knocked out power to more than 3 million customers.

Destroyed homes after Hurricane Milton in St. Pete Beach, Florida, US, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. More than 3 million people are without power as of Thursday morning, after Hurricane Milton and crossed the state. Photographer: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)

Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:40 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

Ethel Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy's widow and matriarch of famous family, had died

Robert F Kennedy's wife, Ethel, had been hospitalised after suffering a stroke in her sleep on October 3.

Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:24 PM IST

AP | Byhindustantimes.com | Posted by Ashima Grover

Netizens fume as Russell Brand claims to have 'found God' in Hurricane Milton

Russell Brand claimed that he discovered God in the middle of the crazy storm as Hurricane Milton has caused widespread damage and massive power outages in US.

Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:24 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Canadian NSIA: India’s focus may be on pro-Khalistan movement, not policy influence

Until the devastating 9/11 attacks in the US by al-Qaeda, the bombing of Air India flight 182 by Khalistani extremists was the worst aviation-related terrorist attack in history

Pro-indepence Khalistan flags are seen at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple, site of the June 2023 killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on September 20, 2023. (REUTERS)