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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
Hegseth announces new drone command, cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech

The Pentagon will also launch an effort to study the future of warfare that will be led in part by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Pete Hegseth said

1 Oct 2026 8:16 am
Trump says flydubai pilot 'a hero', plumber steadied plunging aircraft

The pilot who staved off the attempt to crash the aircraft has been identified as Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, and hailed a hero by Benjamin Netanyahu and many others

1 Oct 2026 6:08 am
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
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
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