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J-K high court rules mere 'OGW' allegation insufficient for PSA detention

By Staff Writer · Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min read

The court directed the authorities to release Wani from preventive custody forthwith, provided his detention was not required in connection with any other case.

Pakistan puts Masood Azhar on most-wanted list, move draws skepticism in India

By Staff Writer · Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Pakistan’s latest bounty comes ahead of an October FATF plenary, with Islamabad’s handling of terror financing expected to face scrutiny.

India begins electricity exports to Nepal following flood damage

By Staff Writer · Sep 14, 2026 · 2 min read

India says the move will help Nepal meet its power requirements and strengthen bilateral energy cooperation.

Anthropic chief urges caution as AI development accelerates

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 5 min read

“We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models,” Amodei wrote in a new essay

Let India and China turn differences into development: Xi tells Modi

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Xi stressed the need for both sides to maintain communication, manage differences appropriately and expand areas of cooperation. He said India and China could d...

BRICS declaration urges restraint, diplomacy amid Middle East tensions

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read

BRICS leaders also reiterated their commitment to resolving international disputes peacefully through “dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy”.

Naik extradition discussed with India, but Malaysia will proceed cautiously: Anwar

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Malaysian PM says Kuala Lumpur wants to handle the extradition demand “very cautiously” while protecting the interests of both countries.

Mirwaiz calls for end to wars, supports peace and justice

By Staff Writer · Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Mirwaiz said Pezeshkian’s message during the interaction centred on placing humanity at the heart of efforts to resolve conflicts.

Modi stresses dialogue, diplomacy in talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian

By Staff Writer · Sep 11, 2026 · 3 min read

PM reiterates India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy as renewed US-Iran hostilities disrupt shipping and raise concerns over the safety of seafarers.

India may have enough plutonium for up to 225 nuclear warheads: report

By Staff Writer · Sep 11, 2026 · 2 min read

FAS estimates that India might have assembled up to 190 warheads

Bank unions begin nationwide strike over five-day work week demand

By Staff Writer · Sep 11, 2026 · 2 min read

United Forum of Bank Unions says the demand has been pending despite an agreement reached with the Indian Banks’ Association.

Trump rejects Saudi request for US strikes against Houthis: report

By Staff Writer · Sep 11, 2026 · 4 min read

The Saudi request comes as the Houthis seize Mocha and advance towards the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Ladakh to get constitutional safeguards under Article 371

By Staff Writer · Sep 10, 2026 · 2 min read

The proposal includes an elected body for Ladakh with legislative powers over specified subjects, including land, culture, language, forests and the environment...

Xi Jinping to attend BRICS summit, first India visit in seven years

By Staff Writer · Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min read

The Chinese president’s visit comes as New Delhi and Beijing seek to build on recent progress in bilateral ties after the Ladakh military standoff.

Sheikh Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed quits WHO post amid fraud probe

By Staff Writer · Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Wazed, who was placed on unpaid leave in 2025, says she has lost trust in WHO leadership and can no longer sustain her financial situation.

Sri Lanka assures India amid China concerns, signs three defence agreements

By Staff Writer · Sep 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Dissanayake on Wednesday assured India that Colombo would never allow its territory to be used for activities inimical to India’s security interests

Oil prices surge past $100 as Iran war threatens key supply routes

By Staff Writer · Sep 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Brent rises 2.2% to $100.07 a barrel as Houthi attacks and disruption to key shipping routes deepen supply concerns.

Taliban denies sheltering JeM chief Masood Azhar in Afghanistan

By Staff Writer · Sep 9, 2026 · 2 min read

India, China hold first high-level commanders’ talks in Arunachal Pradesh

By Staff Writer · Sep 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Talks come amid tensions in Upper Subansiri, days before Xi Jinping’s expected India visit

Manipuri musician’s killing: All 8 accused held, Rahul Gandhi questions Centre

By Staff Writer · Sep 8, 2026 · 3 min read

Union minister Kiren Rijiju says police will file a strong chargesheet within two weeks as Rahul Gandhi questions the safety of Northeastern residents in Delhi.

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