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Japans Takaichi calls population decline a quietly advancing national crisis

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to formulate a comprehensive population strategy by the end of the year, in a policy speech to parliament

5 Oct 2026 11:59 am
U.S. military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean kills 4

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 235 in 70 strikes

5 Oct 2026 9:10 am
West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

Exports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began

5 Oct 2026 7:06 am
U.S. Marine arrested for alleged killing of woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan

Some 50,000 US troops are deployed in Japan under a bilateral security pact, about half of them on Okinawa

5 Oct 2026 3:01 am
Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election

Latvian lawmakers plan to start negotiations to form a new government after a parliamentary election

4 Oct 2026 6:04 pm
Pakistan braces for protest by ex-PM Imran Khan supporters after talks with government fail

The 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been incarcerated since 2023 and faces more than 100 cases, including corruption and charges related to inciting violence

4 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
Tennessees prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessees prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike

4 Oct 2026 7:17 am
Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests

Siavash Jamshidi was accused of targeting security personnel during mass demonstrations that peaked in January in which thousands of people were killed.

3 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
Flames, smoke at Aramco facility south of Saudi capital

Aramco remains the flagship company of the Saudi economy and one of the largest firms in the world by market capitalisation

3 Oct 2026 7:03 pm
flydubai attack: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Machchhar

We are proud that he is part of our team part of the story of our nation and part of what the UAE stands for a nation of compassion a nation of peace and a nation of life, said the Crown Prince

3 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
Fresh protests to hit Spain after housing measures defeated

The package of measures defeated on October 2 included the automatic renewal of rental contracts when they expire, as well as measures aimed at restricting the eviction of vulnerable tenants

3 Oct 2026 12:11 pm
Taiwan receives 2 long-delayed US F-16Vs, awaits additional fighter jets

The two F-16V Block 70 jets landed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung.

3 Oct 2026 5:04 am
At least 5,700 killed, wounded in Haiti gang crisis this year: UN

Addressing the UN Human Rights Council, Mr. Turk warned that gangs continue to expand despite the deployment of an international security force intended to help Haitian authorities restore order.

3 Oct 2026 4:07 am
Pakistan government holds talks with Imran Khan's party to defuse tensions ahead of long march to Islamabad

The negotiations were being held in the chamber of National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who was facilitating the dialogue between the two sides

2 Oct 2026 11:13 pm
French school protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest

The Interior Ministry said police and gendarmes had made 1,949 arrests, while 305 officers had been injured

2 Oct 2026 7:14 am
Putin says Russia will use 'all weapons' in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked

European leaders and intelligence services have warned that Russia could be ready to strike at another country within a few years, especially if it wins its war on Ukraine.

2 Oct 2026 4:12 am
World undergoing profound structural changes: Japan Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi warned about the worldwide impact of generative AI and said under these circumstances, responding to disinformation and misinformation have become an urgent challenge for the international community

1 Oct 2026 10:07 pm
Flydubai pilot attack: UAE probes possible 'terror' link

The UAE Foreign Ministry affirmed that their judicial authorities have jurisdiction to investigate the incident as the aircraft is registered in the UAE and bears is flags

1 Oct 2026 5:13 pm
Productive discussion with USTR Greer on early conclusion of trade deal: Goyal

The meeting came on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation to review progress in bilateral cooperation

1 Oct 2026 10:09 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
Treating the heart without open-heart surgery: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria performs MitraClip on an 80-year-old woman

Treating the heart without open-heart surgery: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria performs MitraClip on an 80-year-old woman

17 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
Andhra saw the El Nio drought coming in February, farmers still lost 20,000 an acre: Jagan

YSRCP president alleges farmers lost 15,000 to 20,000 an acre, drought mandals were not declared and Srisailam water went to power generation instead of Rayalaseema

17 Sep 2026 4:27 pm
Fire and rescue forces swift response to emergencies its biggest strength: Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

141 new recruits trained in firefighting, rescue operations and disaster response pass out from Kerala Fire and Rescue Services Academy in Viyyur

17 Sep 2026 4:25 pm
Congress rejects claim that party MPs backed UPI fee

The specific proposal was neither placed before nor endorsed by the panel, party leaders say; members had also raised concerns over the need and efficacy of the Merchant Discount Rate during the parliamentary panels deliberations, Congress leader Manish Tewari says

17 Sep 2026 4:24 pm
Why construct new Secretariat complex when T.N. is facing financial crisis, Palaniswami asks TVK govt.

Mr. Palaniswami said that after setting right the States financial situation, the government should choose a different site for the new Secretariat, which would not adversely affect people

17 Sep 2026 4:23 pm
Column | Where is Indias chutney map?

Marginal on the plate yet ubiquitous, the chutney may be the ultimate unity-in-diversity dish

17 Sep 2026 4:14 pm
Rattlesnake blood could reinvent the fight against deadly venoms

In a new study, scientists have shown that specific combinations of FETUA proteins from western diamondback rattlesnakes can fully neutralise rattlesnake venom lethality in mice, with roughly 10-times the potency of a commercial anti-venom

17 Sep 2026 4:10 pm