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Trump's aide Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah university event; US Prez blames 'radical Left'

US president Donald Trump said he was "filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk," directly blaming the "radical left" for the killing.

Sep 11, 2025

Sanjay Singh calls MLA's arrest 'dictatorial'; AAP to challenge in Supreme Court

The arrest of AAP's lone MLA, Mehraj Din Malik, under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) has triggered widespread outrage in Jammu and Kashmir. AAP leaders, including Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, have condemned the move as unconstitutional and vowed to challenge it in the Supreme Court.

Sep 10, 2025

Internal reservation protest escalates in Bengaluru, traffic comes to screeching halt

Thousands of protesters overthrew barricades and blocked the road, demanding that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or the Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa come to the spot to listen to their grievances.

Sep 10, 2025

India not pushing for an alternative to US dollar: CEA Nageswaran

Nageswaran added that in spite of tariff disputes and geopolitical uncertainty affecting global trade, the Indian economy is better placed for good news rather than shocks. India's economy remains on a firm footing, he affirmed.

Sep 10, 2025

India has a special relationship with Nepal, hope normalcy returns soon: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, on Wednesday, underscored the importance of peace and stability in Nepal, stressing that developments in the Himalayan nation have a direct bearing on India, particularly in its bordering states.

Sep 10, 2025

Physiotherapists are not medical doctors, cannot use 'Dr.' prefix: DGHS

"Physiotherapists are not trained as medical doctors and, therefore, should not use the prefix 'Dr.', as it misleads patients and the general public, potentially leading to quackery," Sharma said in the letter addressed to Dr. Dilip Bhanushali, National President, IMA.

Sep 10, 2025

Possible international conspiracy behind Nepal unrest: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Gen-Z protests

Speaking to reporters, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, "The frustration among the youth has been steadily increasing because they were not given any direction. However, whenever a movement takes place, anti-social elements infiltrate it, and it also seems possible that there could be some international conspiracy involved."

Sep 10, 2025

China's use of AI in propaganda war triggers serious concerns

According to a report in The Diplomat, the use of generative AI tools to tailor content to local languages and cultural contexts alongside a focus on youth could leverage social media's popularity to deceptively build trust in pro-Beijing sources and influence future leaders in developing regions.

Sep 10, 2025

"Stop dividing people, get state's share of taxes from Delhi": DK Shivakumar slams BJP amid Maddur row

The Deputy Chief Minister's comments were made in response to the BJP's actions following the Ganesh Visarjan incident in Maddur. During the procession, a clash erupted when the procession passed near a mosque, leading to stone-pelting. The incident has heightened communal tensions in the area, prompting a strong police presence and a bandh in Maddur town. The district police have arrested 21 individuals in connection with the attack, and further arrests are anticipated as investigations continue.

Sep 10, 2025

Novo Nordisk to layoff 11 pc of global workforce, save $1.3 billion by 2026 end

"Our markets are evolving, particularly in obesity, as it has become more competitive and consumer driven. Our company must evolve as well," CEO Mike Doustdar, who only took the helm last month, said in the statement.

Sep 10, 2025

Nepal's unrest and regional stability

Nepal's crisis and regional echoes serve as a sobering reminder of vulnerabilities facing emergent democracies. India, while relatively stable, must heed these warnings and commit to deep reforms to preserve democratic values, social cohesion, and economic opportunity for all its citizens.

Sep 10, 2025

Leading at machine speed: Strategic imperative of hybrid leadership

In a world where a single cable cut in the Red Sea can disrupt global commerce and a regulatory shift in Brussels can reshape AI adoption in Bengaluru, leadership must operate at machine speed.

Sep 10, 2025

Nepal's Himalayan crucible: The 2025 political upheaval

The Nepal 2025 crisis is emblematic of a critical junction for many emerging democracies: an intersection where youthful digital dissent, systemic governance failure, and global strategic rivalry entangle unpredictably.

Sep 10, 2025

Not isolated incidents: US Congressman condemns attacks on Hindu temples

Asserting that it is part of a surge in violence and division across the country, he said that such attacks are not limited to temples but affect all places of worship.

Sep 10, 2025

Andhra Pradesh begins efforts to evacuate 215 people stranded in violence-hit Nepal

Minister for Real Time Governance, Nara Lokesh reached the Real Time Governance (RTG) Centre at the State Secretariat and held a review meeting with senior officials. AP Bhavan authorities briefed him on the ground situation, informing him that as many as 215 Telugu people have been reported stranded so far.

Sep 10, 2025