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The United Nations long road to restoring trust

The UN, one of humanitys greatest achievements, needs to confront its deepening crisis of trust

29 Sep 2026 11:05 pm
Iran conflict will end very, very soon, says Trump; calls U.S. action historic

US President Donald Trump stated during an event in Washington that the conflict with Iran will end very, very soon. He reiterated that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons and claimed that their efforts are failing.

29 Sep 2026 10:26 pm
Lula draws the line amid Trump interference in Brazils close and tough election

Lula says Brazil does not fit in anyones backyard even as the countrys top intelligence agency raises the risk of U.S. interference in the October 4 elections to a critical level. In recent months, the Trump administration has put enormous pressure on Brazil through tariffs and sanctions

29 Sep 2026 8:41 pm
AAP funding takes a massive hit with 68% drop in donations

The Aam Aadmi Partys disclosed contributions fell to 12.10 crore in 2025-26, with funding coming from Prudent Electoral Trust, former MP Rajinder Guptas Trident Limited, CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and several AAP leaders.

29 Sep 2026 7:12 pm
Trump surprised U.K. air base terror suspects out on bail

Im surprised that they released them, Mr. Trump told reporters, even as he praised the U.K. authorities for working very closely with the U.S.

29 Sep 2026 5:02 pm
AAP donations plunge in 2025-26; company of MP who later joined BJP, Ashutosh Ranka among donors

The latest filing covers the first full financial year since the AAP lost power in Delhi in February 2025. The party continues to govern Punjab, where Trident is based. Its report contains 1,202 numbered entries

29 Sep 2026 10:36 am
What is Switzerlands neutrality initiative?| Explained

What exactly does Switzerlands neutrality initiative seek to change? Why did the proposal call for stricter rules on military alliances, armed conflicts and sanctions? What could it have meant for Switzerlands foreign policy?

28 Sep 2026 10:21 am
What does the Centres latest decision on NEET-SS seats entail? | Explained

What is the NEET-SS examination? Why are NEET-SS seats going vacant? What was the demand of doctors from Tamil Nadu?

28 Sep 2026 9:07 am
Watch: French President Macron discusses West Asia security, Ukraine-Russia conflict with Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron said his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in New York was very constructive. The two leaders discussed the West Asia crisis, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Ukraine-Russia war and support for Ukraines energy system.

22 Sep 2026 10:13 pm
Alleged drug trafficking: police zero in on mule accounts belonging to deceased persons

Police say such accounts accessed by alleged drug traffickers were used to divert the money mobilised from drug trade

18 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
RBI may deliver two rate hikes by CY 2026:Analysts

The combination of elevated inflation risks, strong liquidity conditions and a potential global tightening cycle is prompting expectations that the RBI may shift towards a more restrictive monetary stance in the second half of 2026.

18 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Drug abuse a threat to Punjabs identity, says BJP president

The people seek a rising Punjab, not an Udta Punjab, the time has come for a decisive fight, Nabin said

18 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Karnataka govt. approves sustainable data centre to address AIs environmental footprint

The revised data centre policy envisages sustainable data centre development, with emphasis on renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency, advanced cooling, water management, carbon emission mitigation, and monitoring of power usage effectiveness and water usage effectiveness.

18 Sep 2026 9:18 pm
Forest department to establish command centre in Wayanad

The command centre will help avert human-wildlife conflict by enabling the authorities to monitor the movement of wild animals entering human habitations in real time, says Forest Minister Shibu Baby John.

18 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
Kasturirangan report: Peoples opinion is my opinion, says Shivakumar

State to decide on report by September 27 after considering expert panel reports, physical survey and gram sabha views

18 Sep 2026 9:16 pm
Nithari killings accused Surendra Koli found dead in Haridwar

Surendra Koli, who was acquitted in all 13 cases linked to the Nithari killings, was found dead at his tea stall in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on September 18. Koli had been living in Haridwar and running the tea stall on rent. Following his death, the family of one of the minor victims in the Nithari case raised suspicions of foul play and a possible cover-up.

18 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Karnataka HC dismisses appeals by government and Namma Whitefield RWA Foundation claiming certain private lands as Pattandur Agrahara lake bed

A Division Bench upholds single judges order refusing to entertain petition filed 38 years after Land Tribunal granted occupancy right over land to private individuals

18 Sep 2026 9:11 pm
ED arrests another accused in Tirumala ghee adulteration case

Kailash Chand Mangla allegedly manufactured adulterated ghee worth 96 crore and coordinated its supply to the TTD through front entities, says the agency

18 Sep 2026 9:11 pm
NMDC targets Net Zero operational emissions by 2047

The Net Zero roadmap has been divided into three phases the short-term will cover FY 2026 to FY 2030, medium-term FY2030 to FY2040 and the long-term will run from FY 2040 to FY 2047

18 Sep 2026 9:09 pm
9 more medicos arrested in Mangaluru drug racket case

Police believe that drug abuse has increased following the start of offline classes in Dakshina Kannada, which is home to eight medical colleges, and other professional courses

18 Sep 2026 9:09 pm
Day before 2023 Manipur violence started, political settlement was discussed with govt., says insurgent group

UPF spokesperson Aron Kipgen says the mass displacement and geographical separation of the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities after May 3, 2023, fundamentally altered the premise on which the groups had negotiated with the Centre before the violence

18 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Tomin J. Thachankary shifted to hospital block at Poojappura Central Prison

The retired police officer was sentenced to four years of imprisonment and imposed a fine of 30.84 lakh after being found guilty of accumulating assets disproportionate to his known sources of income

18 Sep 2026 9:07 pm