Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Pakistan for the first time in nine years to attend the SCO heads of government meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16. This visit, although bound by the SCO summit context, raises prospects of re-engaging at a high diplomatic level amid strained relations since August 2019.
Read MoreThe Kerala High Court found seven IUML workers guilty of murdering DYFI activist Shibin in 2015, overturning their earlier acquittal. Shibin’s death and injuries to six CPM workers were due to political and communal rivalry. Sentencing is scheduled for October 15.
Read MoreAmid rising global conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, PM Narendra Modi voiced optimism about the Indian economy, highlighting decade-long transformative changes. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, he noted global confidence in India’s growth, citing upgraded projections by the World Bank, IMF, and Moody’s. Modi emphasized ongoing reforms and potential investment opportunities, particularly...
Read MoreTaiwan’s Ministry of Defence reported detecting 13 Chinese military aircraft and 3 naval vessels encircling the island after a short lull. Eight aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone. This follows a pattern of increased Chinese military activities near Taiwan, involving regular air and naval incursions since September 2020.
Read MoreHockey India is reviving the Hockey India League (HIL) after seven years. The league will feature eight men’s teams and six women’s teams. Significant investments will attract top global players. A dedicated window between December and February is set for the competition, with no other competitions in that period. The league will span ten...
Read MoreYasin Malik, chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front-Yasin (JKLF-Y), declared in an affidavit that he renounced armed struggle for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue in 1994, opting for a ‘Gandhian way of resistance.’ Despite his claims of engaging with central government officials for dialogue, JKLF-Y remains banned for five more years.
Read MoreAn 18-year-old from Chunabhatti lost Rs 2.2 lakh trying to buy Coldplay concert tickets online. He found a convincing contact number, paid Rs 7,000 initially, and his friends later spent Rs 2.17 lakh for 24 tickets. The tickets turned out to be fake, leading the teen to file a police complaint after realizing the...
Read MoreA 28-year-old man named Ankit shot himself near Indira Dam in Lucknow. He informed his friends before the act. A country-made pistol and a bike were found near his body. Ankit, who ran a garment shop, was set to marry in four months. The police are investigating further.
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