Former PM Andrej Babis’ ANO party wins Czech parliamentary election
The opposition ANO party, led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babis, has won the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election, securing a decisive lead over the ruling coalition, according to nearly complete official results. With over 99 percent of votes counted, ANO received 34.6 percent,
Trump administration to deploy 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago amid state opposition
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago, defying objections from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who accused the administration of overreach. Pritzker said on social media that the White House had issued him an ultimatum: “Call up
Trump’s Gaza peace plan gains mixed global response, India backs peaceful resolution
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, positioning himself as a global peacemaker amid Israel’s intense offensive and international calls for a ceasefire. His proposal includes a 72-hour ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas, disarmament of
IAF chief dismisses Pakistan claims of downing Indian jets in Op Sindoor
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh strongly rebutted Pakistan’s claims of shooting down Indian jets during Operation Sindoor, describing the narrative as baseless and fictional. “If Pakistan thinks they have downed my 15 Indian jets, let them think,” Singh said, adding with a touch
YouTube channel with AI-generated Bollywood content removed after Bachchan lawsuit
A YouTube channel featuring hundreds of AI-generated Bollywood videos has been deleted by its creator following legal action from Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Reuters reported on Friday. The channel, which had accumulated over 16 million views, hosted videos that
Canada theatres suspend Indian film screenings after arson attacks
Several Canadian theatres have temporarily halted screenings of Indian films following a series of arson attacks and security incidents over the past week. York Cinemas announced on Friday that it would not screen Indian movies until further notice, citing the safety of employees
Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to visit India next week
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will undertake an official visit to India from October 9 to 16, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday. The visit comes after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) granted an exemption allowing Muttaqi to
Messi expresses excitement ahead of three-day India tour, recalls good memories from 14 years ago
Football legend Lionel Messi expressed his excitement ahead of his much-anticipated visit to India as part of the “GOAT Tour of India 2025,” recalling fond memories from his last trip to the country 14 years ago. The three-day tour is scheduled from December
Women’s WC: Sophie Devine praises New Zealand’s fight despite loss to Australia
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine focused on the positives after her team’s 89-run loss to Australia in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opener in Indore, praising the White Ferns’ fight and resilience in challenging conditions. Despite chasing a formidable target against
Legendary coach Michael Bohl praises India’s swimming talent, calls for more athletes
Legendary Australian swimming coach Michael Bohl, who guided China to the overall title at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025, praised India’s growing swimming talent while urging the country to develop more athletes to reach the next level. China dominated the championship at
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri congratulates RSS on centenary, hails 100-year journey
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday congratulated the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on completing 100 years, lauding its century-long journey dedicated to Bharat and its people. The RSS was founded by K.B. Hedgewar on Dussehra in 1925 in Nagpur. Taking to X,
India, France hold 22nd Air Staff Talks to boost defence and counter-terror cooperation
India and France held the 22nd edition of Air Staff Talks in New Delhi from September 29 to October 1, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation through joint training, combined exercises, and sharing of best practices, the Indian Air Force (IAF) announced on Thursday.
Two Delta regional jets collide at LaGuardia Airport, one injured
One person was injured after two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Wednesday night, authorities and media reported. According to CBS News, the “low-speed collision” involved Endeavor Air Flight 5047 from Charlotte, North
South Korea, US discuss enhanced drone cooperation and defence ties
South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll met in Seoul on Thursday to discuss expanding bilateral military cooperation, including drone development, arms industry collaboration, and maintaining a strong combined defence posture against North Korea, the South
Finland President’s UN speech aligns with India’s push for UNSC reform
Finland President Alexander Stubb’s address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resonated strongly with India’s long-standing demand for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), highlighting overlapping views on multilateralism, legitimacy, and global governance reforms. During the 80th session
PoK leader Shaukat Mir accuses Pakistan army of oppressing locals
Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a senior leader of the Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), has accused Pakistan’s government and army of oppressing locals, describing them as a “witch bent on killing people.” Mir claimed that the so-called “Azad Kashmir” is far from
Expert urges US to deepen defence ties with India to counter China
A senior expert at the Heritage Foundation has called for the United States to “deepen and broaden defence cooperation” with India, highlighting the need to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Robert Peters, Senior Research Fellow at the conservative think tank, outlined
Trump administration warns federal worker layoffs as government shutdown begins
The Trump administration has warned of imminent federal worker layoffs following the US government shutdown that began on October 1. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed the shutdown to Democrats, stating they “put us into this position” and that the Office of
EU leaders discuss ‘drone wall’ and Ukraine support in Copenhagen summit
European Union leaders met for an informal summit in Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss defence initiatives, including the development of an EU-wide “drone wall” and continued support for Ukraine, officials said. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the Commission received
Rockets fired from Gaza toward Israel amid Yom Kippur observance
Five rockets were fired from northern Gaza toward Ashdod, a coastal city in southern Israel, on Wednesday evening as the country observed Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported. Four rockets were intercepted by Israel’s