Leh, Oct 20: Ladakh is set to get its first medical college in Leh in the academic year 2027-28, following approval from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena announced on Tuesday. Another historic milestone for Ladakh! Ladakh’s first medical college in Leh is all set to become a reality, with the Union Ministry of...

Mumbai, Oct 20: India and the United States are close to finalising a proposed trade agreement, with only a few outstanding issues remaining before the deal can be concluded, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists in Mumbai, Rubio expressed optimism that the two countries could announce progress on the agreement shortly, followed by its...

Mumbai, Oct 20: India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States held a trilateral meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, focusing on energy security, trade, technology, regional connectivity and broader geopolitical developments. Held a trilateral meeting with DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed and US @SecRubio. A useful exchange of perspectives on energy, connectivity and contemporary developments. 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 🇺🇸...

Bengaluru, Oct 20: An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru suffered a bird strike on Tuesday but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport, with all 148 passengers and crew members reported safe.   Representational Image  The flight, IX2065, completed its journey despite the incident and was subsequently moved to a parking stand for further inspection. Ground engineers and...

BEIJING , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CATL today unveiled the innovative dual-electric range extension battery and the latest generation of heavy-duty battery-swapping solution to accelerate the electrification of road freight transportation. Competition in electric heavy-duty trucking is moving beyond technical specifications toward full-lifecycle value. While battery swapping has made energy replenishment faster and more predictable, concerns about battery utilization,...

New Delhi, Oct 20: The Delhi government has unveiled a comprehensive Winter Action Plan to combat rising air pollution in the national capital, with a series of measures scheduled to be implemented from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.   Representational Image  Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the plan focuses on curbing vehicular emissions, controlling construction...

New Trading Account feature makes it simpler to trade short-term market views with defined risk VALLETTA, Malta , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain.com , a global leader in crypto services for retail and institutional users, today announced the launch of options trading within its Trading Account, giving eligible users a simple and intuitive way to trade short-term views on...

The first partnership to explore post-quantum security as a factor in pricing digital asset insurance. NEW YORK , Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Eleven , the post-quantum security company for digital assets, today announced Relm Insurance as a development partner for Strongpoint , its flagship institutional custody product. The collaboration will explore how an institution's post-quantum security controls could...