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US government shuts down as Republicans, Democrats fail to break impasse

As a consequence, the funding for US government departments will be cut and will bring a few federal services to a halt. On Tuesday, Democrats blocked Republicans' plans to pass the spending bill in the Senate.

25 days ago

J&K LG Manoj Sinha pays obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, prays for peace & prosperity

On day eight of the auspicious nine-day festival of Navratri, devotees of Maa Durga worship Maa Mahagauri. Navratri, being observed from September 22 to October 1, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and holds a special significance at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.

26 days ago

Gaza peace plan - An emerging perspective

Trump and Netanyahu's 20-point Gaza plan has opened a rare diplomatic window. It is, in many ways, a gamble: an attempt to end war through disarmament, to rebuild trust through reconstruction, and to re-engineer Gaza's political order through international oversight.

26 days ago

Tightrope of global conflict: Ukraine reshaping US-Russia strategy, industrial mobilization, and geopolitical imperatives

The lessons of Ukraine extend far beyond its borders. Great powers will posture, threaten, and test each other as long as they perceive advantage, ambiguity, or weakness.

26 days ago

Zubeen Garg death probe: Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty invoked with Singapore, says Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the Union Government has invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore in connection with the FIR lodged by Assam Police regarding the unfortunate demise of the iconic singer Zubeen Garg.

26 days ago

Tension in Bengal's Jagatdal after bomb blast, shootout in front of ex-BJP MP's residence

"The tension started over control of a local Durga Puja committee between two rival groups shortly after midnight. I was at my residence then watching television. Suddenly, I came to know of the major tension having broken out near my residence. Soon after that, the two groups started hurling bombs towards each other, which continued for some time in phases. Later on, there were shootouts between the two rival groups as well," Singh told media persons.

26 days ago

After Op Sindoor, jointness of tri-series on top of govt agenda: Rajnath Singh

Addressing a seminar organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Subroto Park in Delhi, Rajnath Singh said, "Our government's objective is to further promote Jointness and integration among the tri-services. This is not only a matter of policy but a matter of survival in the fast-changing security environment."

26 days ago

SEBI introduces stricter Futures and Options position, monitoring norms from Oct 1

The market-wide position limit or the maximum number of bets allowed will now be linked to the cash volume and free float of the scrip and has been fixed as the lower of 15 per cent of free float or 65 times of cash volume across exchanges, the markets regulator said.

26 days ago

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pc on imports of pharma drugs; move may hit India

In a post on Truth Social, the US President stated, "Starting October 1, 2025, we will be imposing a 100 per cent Tariff on any branded or patented Pharmaceutical Product, unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America."

26 days ago

PM Modi to attend RSS centenary celebrations on Oct 1 in Delhi

"Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the Chief Guest on 1st October 2025...On this occasion, the Prime Minister will release a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin highlighting the RSS' contributions to the nation and will also address the gathering," the press release stated.

26 days ago

From PoK to Balochistan: Rising uprisings signal collapse of Pakistan army's grip

Despite the internet being cut and phone services suspended, news regarding the protests in PoK has reached the entire world. At least 2 people were killed and 22 others were injured after the police opened fire in PoK.

26 days ago

Gandhi statue vandalism: India raises concerns, London Police say probe underway

The incident, which occurred on Monday (local time), has drawn sharp condemnation from the High Commission of India, which described the act as "shameful" and an attack on the ideals of peace and non-violence.

26 days ago

Trump slaps 100% tariff on movies made outside US; Indian film industry to be hit

"Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing 'candy from a baby'," Trump posted on Truth Social Monday. Trump said California has been particularly "hard hit" because of this, blaming democrat Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, for this loss, calling him "weak and incompetent."

26 days ago

Viable pathway to long-term, sustainable peace: PM Modi welcomes Trump's Gaza plan

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "We welcome President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. It provides a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the larger West Asian region."

26 days ago

Centre reaffirms commitment to dialogue as LAB withdraws from talks

Amid heightened tension in Ladakh following recent violence, the LAB announced a boycott of further engagement with the Union Government, citing fear and unrest after alleged excesses by security forces. Within hours, the MHA reaffirmed that the Centre remains committed to holding meaningful discussions with agitating groups.

27 days ago