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
Trump offers Qatar unprecedented military protection amid regional tensions
President Donald Trump has offered Qatar an unprecedented security guarantee, pledging US military protection in response to attacks on the Gulf state. The announcement comes after an Israeli strike in Doha threatened to undermine US-Qatar relations and ongoing Gaza peace efforts. A White
World mourns legendary primatologist Jane Goodall’s passing at 91
Tributes poured in worldwide following the death of world-renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away at the age of 91 due to natural causes in California while on a speaking tour in the US. A statement from her official Facebook page read,
US Army secretary calls North Korea and China ‘basic threats’ in region
US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll has described North Korea and China as “basic threats” to regional security, emphasizing the need to adapt the role of US troops in South Korea amid an evolving strategic environment. Driscoll spoke at US Army Garrison
ISI cultivates Hamas as proxy against India while misleading US on Gaza peace
Pakistan’s ISI is reportedly training Hamas leaders on its soil, intending to use the group as a proxy against India, even as it projects a cooperative stance to the United States on Gaza peace. The White House recently released a 20-point Gaza peace
PM Modi warns of illegal immigration as ISI plots Rohingya infiltration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again highlighted the dangers of illegal immigration, stressing the threat to India’s national security during the RSS centenary celebrations. He had also raised the issue during his Independence Day address, underlining the risks of demographic changes and
Women’s WC: Molineux returns, Australia elects to bat first against New Zealand
Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux has returned to Australia’s playing eleven after recovering from knee surgery, as captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup opener at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.
WPAC 2025: Global para-sport leaders impressed by India’s growth
India’s Paralympic movement has seen remarkable growth in recent years, a fact highlighted during the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships (WPAC 2025) at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. On Wednesday, Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, and Andrew Parsons, president of the
Israel appoints David Zini as new Shin Bet chief amid controversy
The Israeli government has approved David Zini, a former senior army officer, as the new head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency for a five-year term. Zini will officially take office on October 5, the Prime Minister’s Office announced. Zini has held
India, Russia hold Special Mechanism dialogue on Pakistan and Afghanistan
India and Russia held the sixth meeting of the Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan in Moscow, focusing on regional conflicts and broader international security issues under their ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.’ The Indian delegation was led by Deputy National Security Advisor
US Embassy assures passport, visa services to continue amid government shutdown
The US Embassy in India has reassured applicants that passport and visa services will continue despite the ongoing government shutdown in Washington. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the Embassy said, “At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in
India, Uzbekistan hold counter-terrorism talks, pledge stronger cooperation
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen cooperation in counter-terrorism following the 9th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, held in Tashkent on Tuesday. The talks were co-chaired by Vinod J. Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) at India’s Ministry of
H-1B visa crackdown may push US firms to expand operations in India: Report
The Trump administration’s crackdown on H-1B visas is expected to accelerate the migration of critical U.S. business operations to India, according to a new report. The analysis suggests that restrictions on the visa program, coupled with increased application fees, will “turbocharge” the expansion