India says it will study implications of Saudi-Pakistan defence pact for national security
India on Thursday said it is closely examining the implications of the newly signed strategic mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, while reiterating its commitment to safeguarding its national security and regional stability. The agreement was signed in Riyadh on Wednesday
Trump threatens to federalize Washington, DC, over immigration enforcement dispute with mayor
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, DC’s police force and declare a national emergency after Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) will not participate in immigration enforcement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump’s warning
Kash Patel faces bipartisan criticism over FBI handling of Charlie Kirk assassination case
FBI Director Kash Patel is under fire from both political allies and critics for his handling of the investigation into the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. The controversy comes as Patel prepares to testify before Senate and House
Appeals court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Federal Reserve amid Trump removal attempt
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain on the central bank’s board while she challenges President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempt to remove her. The decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals came just before the
Formula 1 unveils six Sprint venues for 2026 season, adds three new hosts
Formula One has announced the six circuits set to host Sprint weekends during the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, including three debut venues. The 2026 season, which will mark the introduction of new technical regulations and a new generation of cars, will
US trade envoy in India as experts signal scope for ‘narrow’ early deal
US Assistant Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a one-day meeting with India’s chief trade negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, as both countries seek to revive stalled trade talks. Analysts in Washington suggest that a
US lowers tariffs on Japanese autos, South Korean vehicles still face 25% duty
The United States will begin applying a reduced tariff of 15% on Japanese automobiles this week under a bilateral trade agreement, the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration announced. The revised rate, down from 27.5%, takes effect Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s executive order
Australia to enforce under-16 social media ban from December
Australia will implement its world-first ban on social media accounts for children under 16 from December 10, requiring platforms to detect and deactivate underage accounts, the federal government announced on Tuesday. Regulatory guidance released by the government outlines how companies must comply with
Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of conducting a “decades-long campaign of lies” against him, his family, and his political movement. In a statement posted on Truth Social,
Mauritius PM Ramgoolam pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi, Vajpayee during India visit
Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal during his ongoing eight-day visit to India. Ramgoolam, who arrived in New Delhi on Monday night, was received at
MoS Margherita engages with Indian community, leadership in Papua New Guinea
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita interacted with members of the Indian community in Papua New Guinea (PNG), highlighting their role as a “living bridge” between the two nations. During a community gathering in Port Moresby, Margherita praised the 4,000-strong Indian
BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit highlights youth-led holistic development in Guwahati
The BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit, hosted by India in Guwahati, Assam from September 9–11, underscored the vital role of youth in driving holistic and inclusive development across the Bay of Bengal region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The summit
Brazil’s Lula says democracy, sovereignty are non-negotiable amid US tariff dispute
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly rejected recent US tariff measures on Brazilian products, declaring that the country’s democracy and sovereignty are “non-negotiable.” In an opinion piece published in The New York Times, Lula criticized the Trump administration’s decision to
Nepal’s business community reels from billions in losses after Gen-Z protests
A week after violent Gen-Z protests toppled former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s government, Nepal’s business community is still reeling from unprecedented destruction, with losses running into billions. Shopping malls, hotels, auto showrooms, factories, and residences of business leaders were targeted during
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