National Karting Championship: Rivaan Dev Preetham shines in Mini Max, sets lap record
Chennai’s Rivaan Dev Preetham (MSPORT) stole the spotlight at the MECO-FMSCI National Karting Championship Rotax Max Classes as he dominated the Mini Max category in Round 4 at the Meco Kartopia circuit. The 12-year-old schoolboy not only secured victory in all his sessions
RBI may cut rates by 25 bps in Q4 CY25 as inflation eases: HSBC report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to reduce policy rates by 25 basis points (bps) in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025 as inflation remains benign, according to a report by HSBC Global Research. The report said that weakening export
Asia Cup row: PCB protests after Indian players skip handshake with Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged an official complaint with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) after Indian players declined to shake hands with Pakistan cricketers following their Asia Cup 2025 clash in Dubai. India secured a seven-wicket win in the high-voltage encounter,
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu urges Centre’s support for aqua farmers hit by US tariffs
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the Union government to provide urgent relief for the state’s aqua farmers, who are reeling under heavy losses following US-imposed tariffs on shrimp imports. In separate letters to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce
North Korea condemns US-South Korea-Japan military drills, warns of strong response
North Korea has strongly condemned upcoming joint military drills involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan, warning that the exercises threaten regional stability and could trigger severe countermeasures. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Seoul will launch two simultaneous
Israel must accelerate efforts to advance India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is being hailed as a transformative initiative for global trade, energy, and digital connectivity. Yet, its momentum has slowed due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, according to experts. IMEC, signed at the G20 Summit in
Trump condemns killing of Indian national in Texas, vows justice
U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the brutal killing of Indian national Chandra Nagamallaiah in Texas, pledging justice and holding undocumented immigration policies responsible for the crime. The 41-year-old Dallas resident was fatally attacked on September 10 by Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old undocumented
Israeli strike won’t derail Gaza mediation, says Qatari PM
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said Sunday that Israel’s unprecedented strike on Doha will not halt Qatar’s role in brokering peace for Gaza. According to Qatar News Agency, Al-Thani made the remarks during a preparatory
US-China trade talks in Madrid spotlight TikTok and soybeans as new bargaining chips
TikTok and American soybeans have unexpectedly taken center stage in the first round of US-China trade talks in Madrid, reflecting the evolving nature of the world’s most consequential economic rivalry. On September 14, US officials led by Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Trade
Five Eyes alliance urged to unite against Khalistani extremism, report warns
A new report has called on the Five Eyes intelligence alliance—comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—to work collectively to dismantle Khalistani extremist networks that operate across borders through fundraising and propaganda. According to The Australia Today, the report
South Korea’s former president Yoon skips insurrection trial for 9th consecutive session
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped his insurrection trial for the ninth consecutive session on Monday, intensifying frustration over repeated delays. Yoon faces charges of leading an insurrection and abusing his power during his failed attempt to impose martial law in
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces another major outage as thousands report disruptions
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink faced yet another major disruption on Monday, leaving thousands of users across the United States and beyond without connectivity. According to outage-tracking platform Downdetector, nearly 50,000 outage reports were logged by 10:01 a.m. (EST). Of these, 59
Germany focuses on India for strategic, technology and economic ties: Report
Germany is recalibrating its foreign policy priorities, placing India at the center of its strategic, technological, and economic engagement, according to a recent report. The shift was underlined during German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s visit to India from September 1–3, which emphasized Berlin’s
Trump urges NATO to stop Russian oil, threatens 50–100% tariffs on China
US President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies for “shocking” purchases of Russian oil, while threatening tariffs of 50–100% on China if members halted imports from Moscow. In a Truth Social post, Trump accused NATO of lacking full commitment to Ukraine’s war
The third eye: China’s ambition of edging out the US
The 25th SCO summit in Tianjin became a stage for Chinese President Xi Jinping to project Beijing as a counterweight to Washington and consolidate its superpower ambitions. Against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s tariff actions on India, Xi extended special invitations
US deputy state secretary Landau expresses regret over detention of South Korean workers, vows visa reforms
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has expressed regret over the recent mass detention of South Korean workers in the United States and pledged efforts to prevent similar incidents. Landau, who met South Korea’s First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo in Seoul
Trump’s envoy pick Sergio Gor highlights deep friendship with PM Modi, vows to boost India-US ties
Sergio Gor, Director of the US Presidential Personnel Office and President Donald Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to India, has underscored the “deep friendship” between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a key pillar of US-India relations. Appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations
US Congresswoman condemns Charlie Kirk’s murder, urges political leaders to tone down rhetoric
A day after conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a campus event in Utah, US Congresswoman Deborah Ross condemned the killing, declaring that “violence has no place in the country.” Speaking to IANS in Washington, Ross,
Trump defends Bolsonaro after 27-year prison sentence, calls verdict ‘surprising’
US President Donald Trump has strongly defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro following his conviction and sentencing to over 27 years in prison for plotting a coup. Speaking at the White House, Trump described the ruling by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court as shocking
Charlie Kirk murder: FBI releases new video of suspect fleeing Utah campus rooftop
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released new video footage in the murder case of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, showing the suspect fleeing the scene moments after the fatal shooting. The video captures the suspect running across