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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Palestinian terror group Hamas to "move quickly" to accept his peace plan for war-torn Gaza and thanked Israel for "temporarily stopping the bombing" that killed 10 people in Gaza City. Asserting that he wouldn't tolerate "any delay", he warned Hamas to cease fighting and lay down its arms or else "all bets will be off". He also assured again that Israel and Hamas will be kept on board with the fragile agreement....more
JAIPUR: India has issued a fierce warning to Pakistan: stop supporting terrorism or lose your geographical presence. If Pakistan wants to retain its place on the map, it must stop state-sponsored terrorism, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said, warning the western neighbour known for its deep-state backing of terror masters. Speaking at an Army post in Rajasthan's Anupgarh, General Dwivedi said the Indian forces won't show any restraint this time, hinting that a second version of 'Operation Sindoor' wouldn't be far away if Islamabad refuses to stop exporting terror....more
NEW DELHI: India on Friday said the ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are the result of Islamabad’s “oppressive approach and systemic plundering of resources”. In his weekly briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the violent crackdown on demonstrators, calling on Pakistan to be held accountable for “horrific human rights violations.”...more
WASHINGTON: The US government has officially shut down after Democrats blocked a Republican stopgap funding package that didn't address their demands. As part of the measure, the government funding expired as the clock struck midnight, and no one inside the Capitol knows what will happen next. This is the first government shutdown in over six years, when in 2018-2019 funding for the government lapsed for five weeks, including over New Year's Day, during Trump's first term....more
By Deepak Arora
 COIMBATORE: Arjun Prasad ended a long wait for his maiden title with a four-stroke triumph at the Rs 1 crore Tamil Nadu Open 2025 at the Coimbatore Golf Club. It was presented by SIPCOT & TANCEM. The 26-year-old Arjun (70-70-68-72), the leader since round two, produced a steady even-par 72 on the last day to join the winner’s circle with a total score of eight-under 280....more
By Deepak Arora
 NEW DELHI: Tourism Malaysia New Delhi (TMND) successfully organised the ASEAN Golf Tournament – Road to Visit Malaysia 2026, bringing together the golfing community in Delhi for a day of sportsmanship, networking, and cultural exchange. The tournament attracted 110 players, comprising local Indian golfers, expatriates, and members of the diplomatic corps, showcasing the strong people-to-people ties and growing interest in Malaysia as a premier golfing and tourism destination....more
LEH: Gitanjali Angmo, Wangchuk's wife and co-founder of the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL), has written to the President of India, Prime Minister of India, Home Minister, Law Minister of India, and the LG of Ladakh about the “detention” of her husband. In her letter, Gitanjali Angmo alleged that she has had no contact with Sonam Wangchuk since his “detention under the NSA.”...more
GENEVA: Heart diseases are the leading cause of deaths in South-East Asia, with the condition claiming the lives of eight people every minute, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day. World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29 to raise awareness about heart diseases and the importance of early detection to save and improve more lives. The theme this year is 'Don't Miss a Beat'....more
By Sanjay Kaul
 BOSTON: Kashmir, often celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, has an equally rich but sometimes overlooked legacy of music and art. At the heart of this tradition stands Raj Begum, fondly remembered as the "Nightingale" or "Melody Queen" of Kashmir. The 2025 film "Songs of Paradise", released on an OTT platform, follows the journey of the Kashmiri woman who dreams of becoming a singer, inspired by the songs of Raj Begum....more
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has been named Team India's new ODI captain, taking over from Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer will be serving as his deputy in the upcoming ODI series against Australia, starting October 19. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are also set to return to the national side in the ODI series. The star duo have retired from Tests and T20Is....more
MYSURU: Yuvraj Sandhu stamped his authority at the INR 1 crore Mysuru Open 2025 on Friday by registering a thumping eight-shot win to clinch his third title of the season that also helped him consolidate his lead in the PGTI Order of Merit. Yuvraj (61-65-62-61), who hails from Chandigarh, emerged wire-to-wire winner after an exceptional final round of nine-under 61, matching his tournament low from round one, that saw him end the week with an astounding total of 31-under 249 in his very first appearance at the pristine Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC)....more
KYIV: A massive Russian air assault struck some of Ukraine's main gas production facilities, officials said on Friday, in some cases causing critical damage as Ukraine prepares for a new heating season. Russia fired 35 missiles and 60 drones at facilities of state gas and oil company Naftogaz in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions overnight, said CEO Sergii Koretskyi, adding the attack was the biggest of the war on Naftogaz sites....more
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced "a 100% Tariff on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States" and "substantial tariffs on any country that does not make its furniture in the United States". In a post in Trust Social, President Trump said the "movie making business" of the US has been stolen by other countries like "candy from a baby."...more
NEW DELHI: In a landmark development that could reshape regional geopolitics, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi of the Taliban government is all set to visit India on October 9. This will be the first high-level visit from Kabul to New Delhi since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021, marking a new chapter in India-Taliban engagement....more |
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