INDIA
‘No ceasefire, only surrender’: Amit Shah tells Maoists, promises red carpet rehabilitation
Amit Shah rejects Maoist ceasefire offer, says extremists must surrender without conditions. Promises red carpet rehab and declares India will be Naxal-free by 2026.
WORLD
Pakistan Defence Minister flustered in a fiery interview over Imran Khan’s X account: ‘From jail or from India?’
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif contradicted himself on Imran Khan’s X account, first claiming it’s run from jail, then suggesting India controls it.
BUSINESS
Alwar cyber racket busted: Axis Bank staff among 6 held for selling mule accounts worth Rs 500 crore
Rajasthan Police busts Alwar cyber fraud racket, arrests 6 including Axis Bank staff for selling mule accounts that routed Rs 500 crore scam funds.
BUSINESS
India bags Rs 1.02 lakh crore food processing deals from global giants; here’s who’s investing and where
World Food India 2025 nets Rs 1.02 lakh crore MoUs from Reliance, Coca-Cola, Amul, Nestlé and more, creating jobs and boosting India’s food processing push.
WORLD
What happened in the last few hours as Russia launched one of its biggest strikes on Kyiv since 2022
Russia launched one of its largest overnight strikes on Kyiv, killing four, as Poland scrambled jets and EU pushed for a drone wall to secure its eastern flank.
INDIA
Against the odds, Mukhi becomes first cheetah cub born in India to reach adulthood
Mukhi, the first cheetah cub born in India to reach adulthood, marks a milestone for Project Cheetah as Kuno’s reintroduction efforts show promise.
INDIA
‘Something is wrong with India’s crowd management’: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Karur stampede
Shashi Tharoor calls Karur stampede 'heartbreaking,' urges strict national protocols for crowd safety as tragedy at Vijay’s rally kills 39.
WORLD
What the shutdown in PoJK and an activist’s UN exposé on terror reveal about Pakistan’s Kashmir narrative
Shutdown call shakes PoJK as Islamabad threatens force; public anger over corruption meets global spotlight on Pakistan’s terror links.
WORLD
‘India chooses its own partners’: Russian FM Lavrov brushes off US sanctions, says 'no threat' to Russia ties
Sergey Lavrov at UNGA says India-Russia ties face ‘no threat’ from US sanctions, backs India for UNSC permanent seat, and calls for Global South unity.
WORLD
Jaishankar slams Pakistan at UNGA, pushes UNSC reform and global action on terrorism: Here are the key quotes
At UNGA 2025, EAM S Jaishankar invoked “Namaskar from Bharat,” hit out at Pakistan on terrorism, pushed UNSC reform, and announced India’s 2026 AI summit.
INDIA
‘Who will take responsibility?' Madras HC had flagged risks at Vijay’s mega rallies weeks before stampede
Over 30 killed, including children, at actor-politician Vijay’s Karur rally. Madras High Court had earlier warned Tamil Nadu govt about safety lapses at such events.
WORLD
'Global South awakening': Russian FM Lavrov pushes India’s UNSC seat, blasts NATO, Gaza war
At UNGA, Russia’s Lavrov urged a permanent UNSC seat for India and Brazil, pressed for Global South reform, and hit out at NATO and Israel’s Gaza war.
WORLD
After Nepal and Lima, Peru’s Gen Z takes to the streets, protests against Boluarte with anime-inspired symbols
Peru’s youth lead fresh protests against President Boluarte, fueled by pension reforms, corruption, and anime-inspired defiance. Approval ratings hit record lows.
WORLD
'We’ll have an offering soon': Canada eyes Indian tech talent hit by Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee
Canada plans to attract Indian and global tech workers hit by Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee, joining UK and Germany in competing for top talent.
BUSINESS
'The unholy nexus': CBI raids builders, financiers in Kolkata, Bengaluru and Mumbai over alleged homebuyer fraud
CBI raids 12 locations in Kolkata, Bengaluru and Mumbai after SC orders probe into builders, financiers accused of cheating homebuyers via subvention schemes.
INDIA
EC to visit Bihar on October 4-5 to review poll preparedness ahead of Assembly elections
Election Commission to visit Bihar on Oct 4–5 to review Assembly election readiness. Final voters’ list after special intensive revision out Sept 30.
WORLD
Are children of undocumented parents US citizens? Trump wants Supreme Court to say 'no'
Trump’s administration asks Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship ban, setting up a major 14th Amendment showdown by early summer.
INDIA
BRICS warns against 'indiscriminate' tariffs, says Global South risks being marginalised
BRICS foreign ministers warn against rising tariffs and protectionism at UNGA, cautioning risks to Global South; back India’s 2026 chairship and UN reforms.
INDIA
'Satyamev Jayate': Sameer Wankhede sidesteps Netflix’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood row, avoids direct questions
Sameer Wankhede avoids comment on Netflix’s Ba**ds of Bollywood series while pursuing a defamation case in Delhi HC, shifts focus to Mumbai drug awareness.
WORLD
Snapback explained: How new UN sanctions will squeeze Iran’s economy and isolate Tehran
Iran faces UN snapback sanctions after European powers accuse it of violating the 2015 nuclear deal. Here’s what the penalties mean for Tehran and beyond.
INDIA
‘Ulterior motives, foreign links’: Inside the govt’s case against Sonam Wangchuk
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA, shifted to Jodhpur jail after violent protests left 4 dead. Opposition slams BJP govt.
BUSINESS
'Ocean of opportunities': India confirms natural gas discovery in Andaman basin, 87% methane detected
India confirms natural gas discovery in the Andaman basin as testing reveals 87 percent methane. Minister Hardeep Singh Puri calls it a milestone for energy self-reliance.
WORLD
‘Least we can do’: Shehbaz Sharif hails Trump as ‘man of peace’, nominates him for Nobel at UNGA
At UNGA, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif called Donald Trump a 'man of peace' and nominated him for the Nobel Prize, sparking controversy over the India-Pak ceasefire.
WORLD
H-1B clash, round three: Why America won’t quit the H-1B fight and how Trump’s $100k fee raises the stakes
The H-1B visa is back in Washington’s crosshairs. Here’s why it’s always controversial, how past fee hikes played out, and why Trump’s $100k levy is different.
