Japan: Sanae Takaichi wins ruling party leader race, set to become first female PM on Oct 15

Japan's iron lady rises: Sanae Takaichi and the conservative reckoning

Takaichi's triumph signals a seismic pivot: a hardline conservative vaulting to the helm of the world's fourth-largest economy, vowing to resurrect Abenomics, fortify alliances against Beijing's shadow, and revive a Japan First ethos that flirts with isolationism even as it sharpens Tokyo's sword. Oct 5, 2025
Cough syrup tragedy deepens with two deaths in MP's Betul, probe initiated

Cough syrup tragedy deepens with two deaths in MP's Betul, probe initiated

According to reports, the children - Kabir (4) from Kalmeshwar village and Garvit (2.5) from Jamun Bichhua village in Amla block - were taken to a private clinic in Parasia, Chhindwara, with complaints of fever.The attending physician, Praveen Soni, allegedly prescribed Coldrif syrup along with other medications. Oct 5, 2025
Trump discloses Israel's halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly

Trump discloses Israel's halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly

In a separate post on Saturday, the president said that after negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which has been shown to Hamas, Xinhua news agency reported. "When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal," he added. Oct 5, 2025
Seven more militants arrested in Manipur, arms and drugs recovered

Seven more militants arrested in Manipur, arms and drugs recovered

A police official said that the seven militants were arrested from four districts -- Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur and Kakching.The arrested militants belonged to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and People's Liberation Army (PLA)/Revolutionary People's Front (RPF). Oct 5, 2025