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US Ambassador-designate Gor and FS Misri have 'productive exchange' on India–US ties

Following the meeting, EAM Jaishankar took to X and posted, "Pleased to meet Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor of the US today in New Delhi. Discussed the India-US relationship and its global significance. Wish him the best for his new responsibility."

Oct 11, 2025

PM Modi's birthday celebrated in Karnataka's Haveri with pledge for self-reliant, drug-free India

Speaking after participating in the "Namo Youth Run" organised on the occasion, Bommai stressed the importance of indigenous products for national growth. "If India is to become the number one country in the world by 2047, we must reduce dependence on foreign goods and use indigenous products," the former CM said.

Oct 11, 2025

Visuals show Congress Kerala MP Shafi Parambil assaulted by police during Perambra clash

Police had earlier dismissed claims by Congress and UDF leaders, asserting that no baton charge was conducted against Parambil. Left leaders, meanwhile, described the MP's injuries as part of a "publicity stunt" and alleged the blood on his face was staged.

Oct 11, 2025

Targeted steroid use shows promise against TB

The study published in the journal Scientific Reports showed that targeted use of steroids enhances the function of the immune cells called macrophages to kill the mycobacteria, while diminishing pathways of inflammatory damage.

Oct 11, 2025

North Korea's Kim says its military should become 'invincible' entity

"Our army should continue to grow into an invincible entity that destroys all threats approaching our range of self-defence by dint of its political, ideological, military and technical superiority overwhelming the enemy, and it should steadily strengthen itself into elite armed forces which win victory after victory on the strength of morality and discipline," he said.

Oct 11, 2025

If things are worsening, you're responsible: Congress tells HM Shah over infiltration remarks

"If things are worsening, it reflects your failure. You are the responsible minister, and Prime Minister Modi. So, if the situation is deteriorating, who is accountable? You are," Ajay Rai said in response to Home Minister Shah's recent remarks on infiltration.

Oct 11, 2025

Pakistan juggles between China, US and beyond to help address domestic chaos

However, rising public concern about debt terms, slow project delivery, and limited local industrial spillovers has created domestic scrutiny and occasional friction. Afghanistan's Khaama Press on Saturday carried an article on how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised an alarm over $ 11 billion discrepancy in Pakistan's trade data across the past two fiscal years.

Oct 11, 2025

ACB busts cashier cop in Kashmir: Crores found in assets, lavish lifestyle exposed

In a major anti-corruption action, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday booked a police inspector posted in Bandipora for possessing assets worth crores disproportionate to his income.

Oct 11, 2025

Vice President Radhakrishnan to visit Bihar today, pay tribute to Jayaprakash Narayan

Earlier, on September 28, he attended the valedictory session of the third edition of the Unmesha International Literature Festival in Patna, held at Gyan Bhavan, Samrat Ashoka Convention Centre.

Oct 11, 2025

ED summons to CM Vijayan's son confirmed as document surfaces

According to a report published by a leading vernacular daily on Saturday, the ED had issued summons No. KCCEDO/2023/769 to "Vivek Kiran, son of Pinarayi Vijayan, Cliff House, Thiruvananthapuram," under Sections 50(2) and 50(3) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Oct 11, 2025

BJP MLA Mishrilal Yadav resigns from party, cites 'humiliation'

Yadav, a prominent leader from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), said he was leaving the BJP due to continuous "humiliation" and the party's "arrogant" attitude towards backward community leaders.

Oct 11, 2025

NC corners all safe Rajya Sabha seats; Congress gets raw deal in J&K

Chances of Congress securing a Rajya Sabha berth from Jammu and Kashmir look bleak as the National Conference announced three candidates for the four Upper House seats.

Oct 11, 2025

Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre over 'ban' on female journalists at Afghan Minister's presser; MEA responds

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that invitations to the press event were sent by Afghanistan's Consul General in Mumbai to selected journalists based in Delhi for the Afghan minister's visit. The Afghan Embassy's premises are outside Indian government jurisdiction, NDTV reported, quoting the MEA.

Oct 11, 2025

Proxy wars as new geopolitical doctrine: The shadow strategy of global powers

Mid-tier powers like India, ASEAN nations, and Japan should invest decisively in intelligence integration, cyber resilience, and strategic autonomy to withstand proxy coercion... The alternative is a world where conflict is endless, accountability diffused, and sovereignty eroded.

Oct 10, 2025

Bangladesh on the brink: Another uprising looms amid political and radical turmoil

Even parties such as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is fed up with the developments and its leaders are doubting whether or not a free and fair election would be held. There are also doubts whether an election would be held at all. While the political class are likely to iron out their differences taking the larger picture into mind, the worry for Bangladesh is the rift between the student leaders and the advisers of the interim government.

Oct 10, 2025