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Indonesia ship carrying 240 people loses contact in Java Sea, search operation underway
A passenger ship carrying around 240 people has lost contact in the Java Sea while travelling from Indonesia's East Java province to South Kalimantan on Borneo island. A search and rescue operation has been launched to locate the vessel and the people on board.
Indian-origin woman shot dead in California after months of stalking, accused dies by suicide
A 38-year-old Indian-origin woman was shot dead outside a restaurant in Sacramento, California, after allegedly being stalked for months by a 22-year-old man from India, according to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The accused, identified as Rohit, later died from what authorities described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police standoff.
The Global South Explained: Who it is, what it wants and why it matters
The term "Global South" has been dominating the headlines and conversation topics for the past few days as various leaders landed in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026. With India being the chair this year, the push is for a stronger voice for developing countries in global decision-making. The New Delhi Declaration called for greater representation of developing countries in international institutions and backed reforms of the UN Security Council and the global financial architecture.
Guangzhou-New Delhi flights to resume after six-year hiatus as PM Modi-Xi meet at BRICS
China Southern Airlines is set to resume regular passenger flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi from September 21, marking the return of the carrier's India service after a gap of six years. The announcement came as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in India for the 18th BRICS Summit and prepared for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. According to China's state-run Global Times, China Southern will resume operations on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route from September 21. With the reinstatement of the service, the airline said it will operate more than 100 week
Russia not threatening European countries: Vladimir Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit 2026
On the sidelines of BRICS Summit 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said Russia is not threatening European countries, nor is he going to threaten them. He said no one seems to even consider that Russia has no grounds for any conflict with Europe. He added that all issues were settled as a result of the Second World War and what happened later, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, was done with the consent of the Russian Federation as the successor of the Soviet Union. He also stated that everything that runs counter to those arrangements runs counter to our interests and do
Three Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors join Royal Air Force in UK to train British pilots
In a historic bilateral defence milestone for India, three Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) Valley in Wales, UK, to train British fast-jet pilots. Making the announcement about the historic achievement in a post on X, the media coordination centre of the Indian Air Force said, "A historic first in India–UK defence cooperation. Three Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) have joined RAF Valley, Wales, to instruct Royal Air Force pilots — marking the first deployment of Indian QFIs to the UK."
On 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Trump repeats Iran will 'never have a nuclear weapon'
While paying tributes to the victims of the deadly September 11 terror attacks on its 25th anniversary, US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, as he justified Washington's conflict against Tehran once again.
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline targeted by Houthis; satellite images show huge plume of smoke
While tensions remain high in the Middle East as the United States (US) and Iran continue trading strikes against each other, Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline corridor which is in the southeast of Medina was targeted by Houthi rebels, said media reports on Friday.
US proposes to scrap H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss: How will it affect Indians?
The United States has proposed doing away with the discretionary 60-day grace period that currently gives certain foreign workers time to look for a new job after their employment ends. The proposal could have major implications for skilled foreign professionals, including thousands of Indian workers employed in the US on H-1B visas. Under the proposed rule, foreign nationals whose employment comes to an end could lose the additional time currently available to find another employer or make arrangements to leave the country. If the proposal is eventually implemented, workers whose visas remain
Rewari in America too! Trump promised the youth: If he wins the midterm elections, every young man will get Rs 5 lakh. 5 lakhs, the Republican Party will have a majority in both the houses.
US President Donald Trump has said that if the Republican Party maintains its majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections, then every adult American will be given $ 5000 (about Rs 4.76 lakh). "If the Republican Party wins both the House of Representatives and the Senate, you will get $ 5000," Trump said at the Republican convention in Dallas. He called it the 'Trump Dividend' and said that it would be given because of America's "economic strength and success". Trump said that the dividend amount will have to be spent in the United States itsel
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