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US envoy sees 'movement' toward three-way talks with Russia, UkraineWASHINGTON: A top US envoy on Monday touted progress in weekend discussions with Ukraine and Russia, raising the prospect of reviving three-way peace talks to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky met separately with top US envoys in a renewed push to end the fighting, which began when Russian forces invaded neighboring Ukraine more than four years ago....more Delhi building collapse toll 7; MCD officials suspended, PG hubs to be reviewedNEW DELHI: Day after the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan claimed at least seven lives and injured many others, chief minister Rekha Gupta listed out the actions taken against those responsible for the incident and precautionary measures imposed to prevent such mishaps. On Sunday, a five-storey building used as boys paying guest accommodation collapsed in Satya Niketan at around 1.30 pm....more |
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'Global Action Must Match Global Ambition': Modi At UN Summit
AI Has Potential to Rescue SDGs: UN Chief
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has told the General Assembly that the United Nations has entered a critical new phase of its UN80 Initiative, shifting from identifying reform possibilities to making decisions and putting changes into practice. Addressing Member States, Guterres said the initiative was launched out of a “profound sense of responsibility” to the people served by the United Nations, future generations, Member States and the Organization itself. He argued that the case for reform remains strong as conflicts spread, humanitarian needs grow, development gains come under pressure and public trust in institutions is tested.
BANGKOK: A husband-and-wife medical team with deep roots in India and professional ties to the United States has brought home another major international honor. Renowned gynec surgeons Dr. Mukesh Bavishi and Dr. Vidula Mukesh Bavishi were presented with the prestigious Global Healthcare Innovation Awards 2026 in Bangkok, in recognition of their innovative work in gynecological surgery and infertility treatment.
NEW DELHI: A new military understanding involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey is raising questions about the future balance of power in Asia and the Middle East. The agreement, referred to as the Mecca Pact, is being viewed by its proponents as a framework for closer military cooperation among the three countries. Critics, however, fear that it could encourage the emergence of competing regional military blocs.
CONNECTICUT (USA): The Indian Overseas Congress USA has strengthened its political and community presence in the Northeast with the launch of its Connecticut Chapter, led by Kamal Swamy, as the organization moves to expand its grassroots network among Indian Americans. The new chapter was formally inaugurated in Connecticut in the presence of senior IOC USA leaders, community members and supporters. The launch marks another step in the organization's nationwide expansion under President Mohinder Singh Gilzian.
NEW DELHI: India plans to buy the battle-tested Javelin anti-tank missile system from the United States, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced on Friday, calling the proposed procurement a major step forward in the defence partnership between the two countries and opening the door to potential co-production. “BIG news! India plans to buy the battle-tested Javelin anti-tank system,” Gor said in a post on X, adding that the move would create new opportunities for deeper defence-industrial cooperation between New Delhi and Washington.
SRINAGAR: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” after meeting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar. Ambassador Gor, who arrived in Srinagar as part of his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since assuming office, held discussions with Omar Abdullah on India-US relations and areas where Washington could engage with the Union Territory.
BOSTON: One year ago, I travelled to Kailash through the Himalayas. Standing amid those immense mountains, I was struck not only by their majesty, but by their fragility. The journey also made me acutely aware of how dependent people and infrastructure in these remote regions are on forces they can’t control. Today, as I watch the devastation unfolding in the Himalayas, the experience makes the story far more personal.
UNITED NATIONS: Floods and mudflows along Nepal’s BhoteKoshi–Trishuli river system have left at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris within the analysed areas, according to a preliminary estimate by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The flash flood, reportedly triggered by a glacial collapse on 26 August, swept water, mud and rocks through communities in the affected districts. Nepal has reported over 1000 dead, with over 4,000 people reported missing.
