Rajya Sabha By-Poll for Koel Mallick's Vacated Seat Scheduled for October 16

Michigan sixth-grader builds $300 firefighting drone that extinguished 18 of 20 fires

Sanat Pandit, a sixth-grade student at Greenhills School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has built a low-cost drone aimed at fighting fires without endangering human lives. The unmanned aerial vehicle cost just $300 to construct and successfully put out 18 of 20 test fires. The drone is equipped with thermal imaging, sonar, and path-planning technology to detect and target hot spots. Pandit designed the device to address one of firefighting's most critical challenges — reaching dangerous blazes remotely and safely.

Netanyahu to Confront NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Hamas Remarks in UN Speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly, where he plans to defend Israel's ongoing military operations. He has also set his sights on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of supporting Hamas and promoting antisemitism. The clash stems from Mamdani's earlier statements in which he called Netanyahu a war criminal and accused him of genocide. Netanyahu framed his upcoming remarks as a commitment to speaking the truth in response to these allegations.

India clinches first gold at 2026 Asian Games as women's cricket team defends title

India opened its gold medal account at the 2026 Asian Games with a commanding 147-run win over Sri Lanka in women's cricket. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led the side to successfully defend their continental title. The men's badminton team and wushu athlete Roshibina Devi both secured at least a medal with their respective advances. Hockey, boxing, and gymnastics also delivered positive performances for the Indian contingent. However, the day brought mixed results in shooting and table tennis.

US judge clears SpaceX’s Starbase expansion into Texas wildlife refuge