The Chicago Marathon returns October 11, 2026, taking runners through 29 neighborhoods. From chai and pizza to burgers, brunch and coffee, this guide highlights restaurants along the Chicago Marathon course for spectators, runners and visitors. The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon returns Sunday, October 11, bringing tens of thousands of runners and spectators to the streets of Chicago. The 48th running starts and finishes in Grant Pa

The Delhi Seemapuri building collapse has triggered a major rescue operation after a four-storey residential structure came down. Delhi Fire Service teams, police and MCD officials are searching the debris as several people are feared trapped.   A four-storey residential building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri area on Wednesday afternoon, leaving several people feared trapped and prompting an urgent rescue operation. The Delhi Fire

The INDIA bloc protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar intensified as opposition MPs gathered at Jantar Mantar. The Opposition MPs Jantar Mantar protest follows Congress demands for the CEC’s resignation and concerns over Election Commission decisions. Opposition parties have intensified their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with INDIA bloc MPs gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and demanding his resignation. The pr

Teja Sajja made a stylish appearance at the trailer launch of Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming show “Traitors,” adding star power to the much-awaited promotional event. The popular Telugu actor attracted attention from fans and the media as the team officially unveiled the trailer and offered audiences a glimpse into the show’s intriguing concept. The trailer launch generated fresh buzz around “Traitors,” with t

The debate over changing West Bengal’s official name has returned to the spotlight after state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said the state could be renamed “Paschim Banga”. According to Bhattacharya, a bill dealing with the name change is expected to be introduced in the Assembly, with the proposed name intended to reflect the state’s historical identity. Bhattacharya reiterated that “Paschim Banga” would be the preferred name instead of alterna

Anant Ambani’s Champions of Care initiative brings Vantara and more than 50 animal welfare groups together to strengthen rescue services, veterinary care, shelters and community animal support across India, with a focus on long-term, practical solutions.   Anant Ambani has launched Champions of Care, a new nationwide animal welfare initiative that aims to strengthen the work of organisations caring for animals across India. The programme, led by Vantara, has brou

Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are preparing to welcome another member to their family. The couple, who became parents to their first child, daughter Saraayah, in July 2025, have announced that they are expecting their second baby. The announcement quickly attracted attention on social media, with fans and members of the film industry sending their wishes to the couple. Kiara Shares Special Pregnancy Announcement Kiara shar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years continuously serving as the head of a government, a journey that began when he became Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001. After more than a decade in Gujarat, Modi moved to national politics and became Prime Minister in 2014. He is currently serving his third consecutive term at the Centre. The milestone comes at a politically significant time, with the government facing public debate and protests over several issues. Recent

The Gambia missing migrants response is being strengthened through IOM training, the NTFMM and closer diplomatic coordination. The initiative focuses on the Atlantic route, migrant searches, family support and lessons from deadly maritime incidents such as the Jinack tragedy. Gambia strengthens system to trace missing migrants and support families The Gambia is stepping up efforts to prevent migrant deaths and disappearances while improv

The 2026 Senate battlegrounds are expanding deep into states Donald Trump comfortably won in 2024. Ohio, Alaska, Iowa and Texas now headline a broader Democratic push, forcing Republicans to defend more territory as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Democrats expand 2026 Senate map into Trump territory The battle for control of the US Senate has grown far wider than Republicans expected, with Democrats competing seriously in seve

The Smit Machchhar flydubai attack took a dramatic turn when dentist Shota Musaev spent 45 minutes controlling the injured captain’s bleeding. The dentist rescue, cockpit attack, Tabuk landing and pilot recovery have highlighted the courage shown aboard Flight FZ1073. Dentist describes 45-minute fight to save Captain Smit Machchhar An Israel-based dentist has described the tense 45 minutes in which he tried to keep flydubai Captain Smi

The Tumbler Ridge shooting investigation has widened after US authorities arrested James Cody Bryant, alleging he helped the attacker with advice, money and a livestream plot. The Bryant arrest adds a cross-border criminal case as British Columbia also pursues legal action involving OpenAI. US suspect charged over alleged role in Tumbler Ridge shooting A 30-year-old Washington state resident has been arrested and charged over an alleged

Christa Pike survives execution after receiving two rounds of pentobarbital in Tennessee and is now conscious and speaking. Her recovery, the TN pause on executions and a renewed clemency plea have intensified scrutiny of lethal injection and the death penalty. Christa Pike conscious after surviving Tennessee execution attempt Christa Pike, the Tennessee death-row prisoner who survived an attempted lethal injection last week, is consciou

The Russia travel warning remains at Level 4 as the US Embassy issues an Irkutsk alert over a suspected plague case. While the WHO update says the wider plague risk is very low, Americans are still urged to avoid Russia because of security and wrongful-detention concerns. US keeps Level 4 Russia warning as Irkutsk case draws attention The United States has reiterated its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning for Russia while issuing a new

MJ Akbar says the India Partition legacy remains a continuing tragedy, arguing that its political, strategic and social consequences still shape the subcontinent. In his book, he examines Gandhi’s faith, Jinnah’s politics, British colonialism and the role of religion in nationhood. MJ Akbar says Partition remains a continuing tragedy for India Veteran journalist, author and former parliamentarian MJ Akbar has described the Indi

The Mullin ChatGPT claim has drawn attention after DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin used an AI response while arguing that immigration could change the politics of Republican states. His immigration claim also included undocumented migrant estimates significantly above recent Pew and MPI figures. Immigration claim Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused Democrats of pursuing immigration policies that he said could change the p

An Indian student seeking an F-1 visa says an October 19, 2026 interview in Mumbai was canceled after the student refused an agent’s additional ₹20,000 demand, raising questions about private consultant fees, visa appointments and official U.S. student visa costs. An Indian student planning to study in the United States has alleged that an F-1 visa interview appointment was canceled after the student refused to pay a private agent an additional ₹20,000.

Aravind Srinivas's journey from IIT Madras setbacks to Perplexity CEO shows how curiosity, AI education and startup ambition shaped his career. His views on AI jobs and India’s technology future offer lessons for the next generation. Aravind Srinivas has become one of the most recognised Indian-origin leaders in the global artificial intelligence industry, but his path to the top was far from straightforward. Growing up in Chennai, Srinivas entered IIT Madras in

Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos arriving from some of the most extreme environments in the universe. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognised Halzen for helping transform Antarctic ice into a massive particle detector, opening an entirely new way for scientists to study the cosmos. W

OpenAI mission interview is being tested as part of the OpenAI hiring process to assess judgment, AI safety awareness and mission alignment as candidates compete for highly paid AI jobs at OpenAI.   OpenAI is testing a new stage in its recruitment process designed to understand how prospective employees think about the wider impact of artificial intelligence and how they could contribute to the company’s goal of making advanced AI beneficial to humanity.