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Japan forms first national intelligence agency, eyes its own CIA

The demand for the overhaul of intelligence gathering network of Japan has gained strength in recent months amidst allegations that foreign powers like the U.S., Russia and China have been using Japan for their intelligence operations and that Japan is uncomfortable about such foreign operations on its soil.

1 Oct 2026 12:14 am
Trump to unveil $200 billion investment in U.S. projects by South Korea, White House says

The White House official said the investments would include the Alaska LNG pipeline project, eight large-scale nuclear power plants and a 6-gigawatt power generation facility in Texas.

30 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Pakistan Deputy PM reaffirms its commitment to open, inclusive and constructive SCO Chairmanship

Mr. Dar underlined the theme of Pakistan's Chairmanship, 'Turning Vision into Action: Connectivity, Innovation, and Shared Prosperity'

30 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
Full re-entry into EU is an option for U.K., says PM Burnham

The question of reversing Brexit,Britains departure from the bloc in 2016, would likely be a deeply divisive process as Brexit itself was

30 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
Dozens injured in French student protests over school resources

The demonstrations and blockades, which began last week and coincided on September 29, with a broader public-sector strike, have become a political flashpoint at a sensitive moment for France

30 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
Russia issues nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic

Russia will be ready to use the entire arsenal of forces and capabilities at its disposal, including nuclear weapons, to defend its territory should NATO countries undertake any attempt aimed at isolating the Kaliningrad Region from the rest of the country, says document sent to NATO

30 Sep 2026 4:16 pm
Nepal PM Shah to make meaningful visit to India, date yet to be finalised: Foreign Minister Khanal

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal received Indias invitation for Prime Minister Balendra Shahs visit soon after the governments formation, with preparations under way

30 Sep 2026 4:13 pm
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
Taiwan says U.S. arms sales to island are unchanged, but a $14 billion package remains on hold

Taiwans defense minister says U.S. arms sales to Taiwan remain unchanged, despite a stalled $14 billion package

29 Sep 2026 9:13 pm
Spain aims to ban evictions until 2030 amid housing protests

Unaffordable housing has been a running sore for years in Spain, but the outcry over last Wednesday's eviction of 87-year-old Madrid pensioner Maricarmen Abascal sparked national uproar.

29 Sep 2026 6:03 pm
Iran says no country in the region will be able to export oil if its exports stay blocked

No regional infrastructure would be safe if Iran had no security, Irans parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said

29 Sep 2026 2:12 pm
U.S. prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry

The newly-released details of the alleged incident have fuelled allegations that the university was too lenient and reignited a debate over sexual assault on U.S. campuses

29 Sep 2026 3:14 am
Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at U.K. airbase used by U.S.

Tehran's denial, issued via its embassy in London, followed widespread U.K. media reports that police were probing possible Iranian links to the security scare early Sunday at the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford base

28 Sep 2026 11:13 pm
U.S. and China release $60 billion nonsensitive product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting

The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Donald Trump in Washington in his first state visit to the U.S. since 2015

28 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
Iran supreme leader says U.S. will be forced out of West Asia: state TV

Today, having suffered painful blows at the hands of valiant fighters and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they [the enemies] do not venture beyond the Arabian Sea, Mojtaba Khamenei said in the written statement attributed to him

28 Sep 2026 9:16 pm
Iran has no plans for talks with U.S., says state media

Iran's UN delegation has no plans for negotiations, even as U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects talks to resume soon.

28 Sep 2026 1:11 pm
Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety and seek to shape how its controlled

As AI companies have gone from building chatbots to advanced AI world models with 3D awareness, debate has raged over how their technologies should be tested.

28 Sep 2026 7:06 am
3 people killed, 4 injured in shooting at Detroit strip club, police say

A fight occurred, an altercation occurred, and as a result individuals decided to settle it with gun violence, he said.

28 Sep 2026 4:14 am
Israeli media says Netanyahu made unannounced visit to UAE

The premier's office did not immediately comment

28 Sep 2026 2:07 am
Strikes kill 6 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate

Ties between Russia and Germany have soured in recent weeks, following an attempted drone attack last month at Leipzig airport that Berlin blamed on the Kremlin

27 Sep 2026 11:11 pm
Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan

The Afghan Defence Ministry alleges Pakistani intelligence trained and sent former Afghan security personnel across the border, an allegation Islamabad has not responded to

27 Sep 2026 5:10 pm
Ten missing after avalanche strikes Himlung Himal peak in Nepal

An avalanche buried tents at the base camp of the 7,126-metre peak in Manang districts Nar Phu area, with rescue efforts under way

27 Sep 2026 5:04 pm
Palestinian death toll in Gaza war crosses 74,000: Health Ministry

A ceasefire that took effect on October 10 has halted the heaviest fighting, Israeli strikes have continued, with the military saying they are in response to threats or attacks

27 Sep 2026 3:15 pm
Police declare major incident at U.K.s Fairford air base, used by U.S. air forces

Police evacuate homes near Fairford air base, used by the U.S. forces; the incident follows the arrest of several men under the Explosives Act

27 Sep 2026 2:16 pm
Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead

Eight gunmen armed with assault rifles opened fire at a bar west of Johannesburg, in the latest of two mass shootings reported in the country this weekend

27 Sep 2026 1:12 pm
Relentless rainfall triggers floods, landslips across Nepal

In Rupandehi district, a part of Lumbini province, floodwaters from the Tinau River swept away six houses along the riverbank in Butwal on Saturday night as the river rose above its danger level, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported.

27 Sep 2026 11:13 am
BrahMos made in U.P. giving Pakistan sleepless nights, says Amit Shah; lauds Indias economic growth

He rejected critics claims about the State of the economy and asserted that India has not only maintained but strengthened its economic growth under PM Modis leadership despite global upheavals

25 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
Pakistani forces kill several Afghan Taliban fighters in border clash amid escalating tensions

The development comes after Pakistan conducted aerial and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan on September 24, 2026

25 Sep 2026 12:27 pm
Opposition to move fresh notice for CECs removal; INDIA bloc mulls joint action

New petition likely in both Houses of Parliament even as an earlier Rajya Sabha notice against Gyanesh Kumar remains pending; TMC urges swift and united Opposition response

24 Sep 2026 8:58 pm
AI redefines Indias auto buying journey: Google-Kantar study

From AI-powered searches and virtual reviews to family discussions, technology is reshaping how Indians discover and decide their next vehicle.

24 Sep 2026 6:12 pm
With Trump-Xi truce, China looks to reshape Asian order

Trump is giving an unusually high-level treatment for Xi, including by personally welcoming him at Joint Base Andrews, a courtesy he has not extended to any other leader

23 Sep 2026 8:37 pm
Asian Games: Indian men''s badminton team settles for bronze after 1-3 loss to China

Satwiksairaj and Chirag then produced a sensational performance to outwit reigning world champions Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20 in the first doubles to bring India back into the five-match tie

23 Sep 2026 6:01 pm
Peoples hopes and aspirations will be benchmarks for Government decisions, says CM

Mr. Revanth Reddy unfurls national flag at Public Gardens on Praja Palana Dinotsavam to mark anniversary of integration of Hyderabad State with the Indian Union

17 Sep 2026 5:28 pm
'84 rules changed': Congress accuses Uttarakhand CM of handing power project meant for PSUs to Adani

The Opposition party asked why did the BJP government kill its own UJVN-THDC project only to create a 1,320 MW opportunity that perfectly fits Adani's Korba plant, and why 84 tender conditions were rewritten

17 Sep 2026 5:19 pm
Amit Shahs UCC push: Why implement it by 2029? | Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar

Why is Union Home Minister Amit Shah pushing NDA-ruled States to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by 2029? In this episode of Talking Politics, Nistula Hebbar looks at the BJP-led governments push for UCC, the responses from NDA allies, and what implementation could mean for the States.

17 Sep 2026 5:13 pm
Mizoram Speaker to lead Indian delegation session on AI at Commonwealth meet in South Africa

The conference is deliberating upon issues related to strengthening parliamentary systems and promoting equitable development among Commonwealth countries, according to an official release.

17 Sep 2026 5:12 pm
Software employee saw 1.44 crore in his account, lost 22.8 lakh; two held in Andhras Nandyal

Asked to pay 25 lakh in taxes before he could withdraw his money, he realised he had been cheated

17 Sep 2026 5:10 pm
Stock markets close flat after U.S. Fed rate hike; NSE IPO in focus

Caution prevailed after the U.S. Federal Reserve increased its interest rates and indicated further tightening in monetary policy

17 Sep 2026 5:08 pm
Rupee settles 3 paise lower at 95.94 against U.S. dollar after breaching 96 level

The rupee ended almost flat amid a slight fall in the dollar index and crude oil prices, which supported investor sentiment despite global geopolitical volatility

17 Sep 2026 4:59 pm
Tata Trusts dissents to reappointment of N. Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons chairperson

The Tata Trusts formally placed on record their acceptance of the decision the following day and advised Tata Sons to initiate the process for setting up a Selection Committee for appointing a successor, in accordance with the Articles of Association of Tata Sons, the Tata Trusts said in a statement

17 Sep 2026 4:59 pm
Disha Salian case: Raut backs Aaditya; says CBI FIR attempt to malign Thackeray family image

The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a First Information Report in the 2020 Disha Salian death case, naming no accused in compliance with Bombay High Court directives on a petition filed by her father

17 Sep 2026 4:57 pm
Tata Trusts dissents to reappointment of N. Chandrasekharan as Tata Sons chairperson

The Tata Trusts formally placed on record their acceptance of the decision the following day and advised Tata Sons to initiate the process for setting up a Selection Committee for appointing a successor, in accordance with the Articles of Association of Tata Sons, the Tata Trusts said in a statement

17 Sep 2026 4:54 pm
Supreme Court asks CBSE to consider implementing 3-language policy for Class 6 from next year

The law officer said that the CBSE would consider the suggestion and come back with a fresh note on the issue

17 Sep 2026 4:48 pm
Boys body found, search on for father, uncle who swept away in Galeru-Nagari canal

Eight-year-old Aarush lost his balance while playing at Ramapuram village in Owk mandal and the two men went in after him; the canal was carrying about 3,200 cusecs at the time

17 Sep 2026 4:46 pm
Asian Games 2026: Full schedule, venue, events and more

It will be the 20th edition of the Games and the third time Japan has hosted the event, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994

17 Sep 2026 4:39 pm
Nashik stray dog menace: Protesters release puppies on civic official's table

Shiv Sena (UBT) district youth wing functionary Vikram Randhave claimed that more than 400 stray dogs roam the Nagar Panchayat limits and that over 100 residents suffer dog-bite injuries every month

17 Sep 2026 4:35 pm
Kerala State Womens Commission raises concerns on safety of elderly women

Kerala State Womens Commission chairperson P. Sathidevi says elderly women are often being abandoned by their families after receiving their share of property. Women face severe isolation in old age when they need love and care, she says, adding that such a situation was not healthy for society

17 Sep 2026 4:30 pm