In the tense aftermath of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a new confrontation has erupted over the fate of the bodies of hostages and combatants. Hamas claims that many of the bodies are unreachable under the ruins of destroyed buildings, while Israel issues stark warnings that war could resume unless the remains are…
NEW DELHI — October 15, 2025 India has announced a major humanitarian and diplomatic initiative aimed at supporting the people of Gaza in the aftermath of the latest Israel-Hamas conflict. In a move that reinforces its long-standing support for the Palestinian cause, while maintaining its strategic ties across the Middle East, the Government of India…
ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR — October 15, 2025 In a stunning turn of events, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has been ousted and the government dissolved after a powerful military faction joined forces with a nationwide youth-led uprising. The elite military unit known as CAPSAT (Corps of the Administration of Strategic Technical Reserves) declared its support for the…
CHENNAI, October 15, 2025: In a significant development following the tragic Karur stampede, Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), have announced a long-term relief package for the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster. This new initiative aims to provide sustained financial and emotional support to the…
Murali Kottakkal It was long ago, in the intoxicating days of youth and literature, that I first read M. Mukundan’s novel, ‘Haridwaril Manimuzhangunnu’ (The Bell Tolls in Haridwar). Since then, a silent wish had taken root—to visit this place, just like the novel’s character, Rameshan. Years have flown by. Life’s necessities replaced youthful indulgences, and…
Introduction The geopolitical chessboard of South Asia is seeing a dramatic realignment. The Taliban—once viewed as Pakistan’s proxy—now appears to be tilting toward India, unsettling old assumptions. As tensions flare along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, Islamabad feels increasingly encircled. Meanwhile, China maintains a studied silence, its strategic calculations deep and unreadable. The result: a volatile confluence…
New Delhi:In a significant development signaling a thaw in diplomatic relations, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is on an official visit to India, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties that had seen turbulence in recent years. During her visit, she held high-level meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar,…
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New Delhi, October 13, 2025 — In an unprecedented diplomatic development, Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi concluded a series of high-profile engagements in India, signaling a cautious yet strategic thaw between New Delhi and Kabul. The visit, which included interactions with religious scholars, think tank leaders, and journalists — including women — marks…
Kabul October 10, 2025 — Fierce clashes have broken out along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border after Taliban forces launched coordinated attacks on multiple Pakistani military posts, following an airstrike near Kabul earlier this week. The fighting, spanning at least six Afghan provinces, marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries. According to Taliban officials,…
