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,…
New Delhi, India — In a significant diplomatic development, India has announced plans to upgrade its existing technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy. This decision was revealed following a high-level meeting between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi. The meeting, which marks the…
On October 10, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to promoting democratic rights and advocating for a peaceful transition from authoritarian rule in Venezuela . Background and Activism Born in 1967, Machado began her political journey as an industrial engineer and finance professional….
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has explicitly stated that irregularities and tampering have occurred in the case concerning the removal and replacement of the gold plating on the ‘Dwarapalaka’ sculptures at Sabarimala. The court has ordered the registration of a case and a neutral investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Furthermore, the State Police…
Kathmandu, October 2025 — Nepal’s police have arrested 18 activists belonging to the youth-led “Gen Z” movement, including leader Dr. Nicholous Bhusal, during a protest staged at Maitighar, Kathmandu. Why They Were Protesting The demonstrators had gathered to demand the arrest of former Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and ex–Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, whom…
