The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Punjab Police DIG (Deputy Inspector General) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who was posted in the Ropar Range, for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹8 lakh to “settle” a criminal case. The agency also arrested his alleged middleman from Bhullar’s office in Mohali during the operation. Key Facts of…
The Karnataka government has taken steps aiming to regulate — and in practical effect curb — the operations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in public spaces, educational institutions, and government premises. Key Developments Political Reactions & Controversies
Major General Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, the chief of staff of the Houthi rebel military in Yemen, has been killed, according to an announcement by the Houthi movement. Key Facts & Timeline Background & Significance
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,…
