United Nations: India has emphasized that UN peacekeeping missions can only achieve their intended goals if the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) undergoes urgent reforms to reflect present-day geopolitical realities. Addressing the Council’s open debate on peacekeeping, convened by South Korea as the current president, India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish said the effectiveness of peacekeeping...
Washington: In a move that could escalate global trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India and China, two of the largest importers of Russian crude oil. According to a report by the Financial Times, Trump made the demand...
Dubai: As India prepares to open their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the UAE on Wednesday, September 10, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been keeping a close watch on the opposition batters during their net sessions. The 25-year-old speedster will be eager to make an immediate impact as India look to defend their continental title....
Tech giant Apple on Tuesday launched the all-new iPhone 17 series with next-gen features and latest chips, including iPhone Air — the thinnest iPhone ever made, with pro performance. The new iPhones will be available in India from September 19, with pre-orders from September 12. While iPhone 17 (256 GB) starts at ₹82,900, iPhone Air...
Updated: Sep 10th, 2025 Image: Global Sumud Flotilla Instagram The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a convoy of international activists carrying humanitarian aid sailing toward Gaza, reported that two of its boats were struck in separate suspected drone attacks within the same night, though no casualties were reported. In an update late Tuesday, flotilla organisers said...
Updated: Sep 10th, 2025 The US Supreme Court is fast-tracking President Donald Trump’s appeal against a court ruling that struck his tariffs, saying he had overstepped his constitutional authority. In an unsigned order, the court said on Tuesday that it will take up the oral arguments in the case in the first week of November....
Israel’s unprecedented airstrikes in Qatar’s capital Doha on Tuesday, targeting senior Hamas officials, have triggered a storm of diplomatic reactions with US President Donald Trump distancing his administration from the attack, Qatar denouncing it as a breach of sovereignty, and India calling for restraint. In a joint statement, the Israeli military and Shin Bet security...
Mumbai: In a major relief for farmers, the Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved the extension of the electricity tariff subsidy for ultra-high pressure, high pressure and low pressure lift irrigation schemes till March 31, 2027. The move will benefit around 1,789 lift irrigation schemes across the state, significantly reducing...
Ludhiana witnessed a shocking incident on Tuesday, September 9, when a woman narrowly escaped a robbery attempt inside a moving autorickshaw near the Jalandhar bypass. The victim, identified as Meena Kumar, had boarded the auto to travel from Jalandhar Bypass to catch a bus from Phillaur to Nawanshahr. Unknown to her, the three men in...
Kathmandu is witnessing its worst political and civil crisis in recent years as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday, September 9, following violent Gen Z-led protests that swept across the country. The demonstrations, spearheaded by youth leader Sudan Gurung, erupted after the government imposed a controversial ban on 26 social media platforms, including...