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Geopolitics

Who is El Mencho’s daughter Jessica Johanna and how her business ties led to prison

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers provides global news and diverse perspectives round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, an…

Geopolitics

Om Birla sets up global 'Friendship Groups'; Tharoor, Owaisi among leaders

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk features dedicated journalists working 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news. - Committed to excellence, they verify and present breaki…

Geopolitics

What is PRAHAAR? India rolls out first anti-terror doctrine; MHA flags major threats

Times of India – World · India

India has launched its first comprehensive anti-terror policy named PRAHAAR. This policy addresses threats from cross-border terrorism, cyber-attacks, and the …

Geopolitics

PM Modi to inaugurate Noida's Jewar airport, says UP CM Yogi

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Uttar Pradesh's Noida International Airport at Jewar next month. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath…

Geopolitics

Canada PM Mark Carney to visit India on February 26; trade deal, defence pact in focus

Times of India – World · India

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will embark on a diplomatic tour of India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7, 2026. In India, he will meet w…

Geopolitics

Arihant, Arighaat, Aridhaman: Inside India's invisible & deadly undersea arsenal

Times of India – World · India

India's underwater defense is advancing significantly. The INS Aridhaman, a new nuclear submarine, will soon join the fleet. This strengthens India's ability t…

Geopolitics

‘Mothers, sisters living in fear’: PM Modi writes to people of Bengal ahead of polls

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed heartbreak over West Bengal's current condition in a letter to voters, accusing the state government of "extreme non-coo…

Geopolitics

UAE announces 4-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector; Will private sector get an extra day?

Times of India – World · India

UAE has announced the Eid Al Fitr holiday schedule, offering early clarity for all. Federal government employees get a break from March 19-22, 2026. Private se…

Geopolitics

326 days, harsh terrain, well-knit intel grid: How forces took down 7 terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive global news to readers. - Journalists prioritize excellence in gathering, verifying, and pres…

Geopolitics

'Mohabbat ki dukaan ka yoddha': Rahul meets ‘Mohammad Deepak’, man who confronted Bajrang Dal

Times of India – World · India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Deepak Kumar, a gym owner from Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, who intervened when Bajrang Dal members allegedly harassed a Muslim shopk…

Geopolitics

'Minor incident': HAL dismisses Tejas 'crash' reports; defends jets' safety record

Times of India – World · India

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has clarified that a recent incident reports claiming that a Tejas jet crashed was actually a minor technical issue on the …

Geopolitics

'Leave Iran': India issues fresh warning to its nationals as tensions soar in Middle East

Times of India – World · India

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions and fears of war, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has urgently advised all Indian nationals, including students and tourist…

Geopolitics

Israeli journalist who said 100,000 Gazans should have been killed after 7 October could be denied Australia visa

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tony Burke says he is still considering whether to deny visa application from TV journalist Zvi YehezkeliFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…

Geopolitics

Powerful winter storm hits US, blizzard warnings pile up; Air India issues advisory

Times of India – World · India

A powerful winter storm has unleashed blizzard conditions across the US Northeast, prompting widespread travel bans and flight cancellations. New York City and…

Geopolitics

Tejas aircraft damaged after overshooting runway; IAF grounds fleet

Times of India – World · India

An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet suffered major airframe damage after overshooting the runway due to suspected brake failure. The pilot ejected safely, an…

Geopolitics

‘US provided key intel’: How Mexican Army took out its most wanted cartel boss 'El Mencho'

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers provides global news with diverse perspectives, focusing on accuracy and timely updates. - Commit…

Geopolitics

Two brothers shot dead at wedding reception in Patna

Times of India – World · India

Tragedy struck a wedding reception in Shahpur village, Bihar, late Sunday evening. Two brothers, Manjeet Kumar and Manish Kumar, were shot dead by unidentified…

Geopolitics

Who was Austin Tucker Martin? 21‑year‑old man fatally shot after entering Mar‑a‑Lago security area

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with diverse perspectives and round-the-clock coverage. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting on …

Geopolitics

18 dead, several injured in Nepal after passenger bus plunges into river in Dhading

Times of India – World · India

A passenger bus veered off a road and plunged into the Trishuli River in Dhading, Nepal, early Monday, resulting in at least 18 fatalities and 25 injuries. The…

Geopolitics

Who was 'El Mencho' and what's next for Mexico's fastest-growing cartel?

Times of India – World · India

Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed during a government operation in Jalisco, triggering nationwide carte…

Geopolitics

'Without Mamata di …': Mani Shankar Aiyar's advise to Rahul Gandhi on INDIA bloc leadership

Times of India – World · India

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar asserted Mamata Banerjee is crucial for the INDIA bloc's survival, urging Rahul Gandhi to cede leadership to smaller…

Geopolitics

Shirtless AI Summit protest: Delhi police makes 5th arrest; nabs Youth Congress worker from Gwalior

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police arrested Jitendra Yadav in Gwalior, marking the fifth arrest in connection with the Youth Congress protest at the AI Impact Summit. The protest, d…

Geopolitics

'Be aware': Indian embassy issues advisory for nationals in Mexico after powerful drug lord killed

Times of India – World · India

The Indian Embassy in Mexico has issued an urgent advisory for its citizens to remain indoors due to widespread violence following a major security operation. …

Geopolitics

Mexican drug lord El Mencho killed in military operation, massive chaos at Guadalajara airport

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives and nuanced international affairs covera…

Geopolitics

Lobbyist in Labour Together scandal has been investigating Guardian reporter, say reports

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tom Harper reportedly made inquiries as recently as last week about Henry Dyer, who has been reporting on rowA lobbyist who examined journalists on behalf of a…

Geopolitics

'Drop the items!' Tense final warning before agents shot armed intruder at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

Times of India – World · India

An armed man in his early 20s was fatally shot by Secret Service agents after breaching the inner security perimeter of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort early …

Geopolitics

'Deeply value friendship with Israel': PM Modi responds to Netanyahu; highlights ties ahead of visit

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Israel soon. He expressed his eagerness for the trip on social media. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described …

Geopolitics

'Women, children killed': India strongly condemns Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan

Times of India – World · India

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's overnight airstrikes on Afghanistan. The strikes reportedly targeted alleged terror hideouts. India's Ministry of Exter…

Geopolitics

Major 7.1 quake strikes off Malaysian coast

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives to inform readers about international af…

Geopolitics

'Why did India not wait?' Cong questions timing of US trade deal; cites SC tariff ruling

Times of India – World · India

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh questioned the Centre's decision to agree to a trade deal framework with Washington before the US Supreme Court ruled on Trump tariff…

Geopolitics

'Global power that is India': Netanyahu's message ahead of PM Modi's Israel visit

Times of India – World · India

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed India as a "global power" ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit. Netanyahu emphasized the "sp…

Geopolitics

From posters in Delhi to multi-state raids: How cops busted Pak-backed terror plot in India

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police busted a Pakistan-linked LeT terror module, arresting eight suspects across Delhi, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. The group, directed by a Banglades…

Geopolitics

Ukraine war: Exhausted troops not holding out hope for peace

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Former DW correspondent Kostiantyn Honcharov joined the Ukrainian army in 2022. He describes the grim front-line situation after four years of fighting.

Geopolitics

'We need change': K'taka Cong MP pushes for swift CM switch; hints at crucial Delhi meeting

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk delivers real-time, comprehensive news globally through a dedicated, round-the-clock team. - Committed to excellence, it verifies and present…

Geopolitics

Indian Coast Guard detains Iranian-crewed vessel; smuggled cigarettes worth crores seized

Times of India – World · India

The Indian Coast Guard has intercepted a suspicious foreign vessel inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone, around 115 nautical miles west of Dwarka. The boat, …

Geopolitics

From Rafale to Tejas: IAF gears up for full-spectrum air power display at Vayushakti-26

Times of India – World · India

The Indian Air Force will conduct Exercise Vayushakti-26 on February 27, 2026, at Pokhran to showcase its operational capabilities, including long-range precis…

Geopolitics

'So it's a loss then?': Moment Trump learnt of US top court's tariff blow mid-meeting

Times of India – World · India

Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to President Trump's global tariff policy, striking it down in a 6-3 decision. Trump, reportedly seething, called the ru…

Geopolitics

KC-390 Millennium: Embraer pitches Nato favorite for IAF deal, eyes India production hub

Times of India – World · India

Brazilian firm Embraer is vying for a major Indian Air Force contract, proposing its KC-390 Millennium as the superior choice for around 80 medium transport ai…

Geopolitics

'Teach them a lesson': Karni Sena warns filmmakers over films ‘targeting’ Sanatan Dharma

Times of India – World · India

Kshatriya Karni Sena chief Raj Shekhawat issued a stern warning to filmmakers, threatening to confront them at their homes in Mumbai over movies allegedly targ…

Geopolitics

'Nation knows your true form': PM Modi shreds Cong's 'dirty, naked politics' at AI event

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for its "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit, calling it "dirty and shameless" politics. The …

Geopolitics

'Imperils Republic's image': Delhi court blasts Congress' 'shirtless' protest at AI Summit

Times of India – World · India

A Delhi court has remanded four Indian Youth Congress workers to five-day police custody, deeming their protest at the AI Impact Summit-2026 a "blatant assault…

Geopolitics

‘Very touched’: Lula reacts after Portuguese songs played during lunch with PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

Brazilian President Lula da Silva was touched by India's musical tribute during his state visit, recalling a similar gesture he made for PM Modi in Brazil. The…

Geopolitics

AI push, tribute to Jayalalithaa: Key takeaways from PM Modi’s 131st Mann Ki Baat address

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, highlighted AI's role in animal healthcare and agriculture, showcasing innovations at the AI Impact Summit. H…

Geopolitics

Watch: PM Modi takes a metro ride after flagging off Namo Bharat Rapid Rail corridor; interacts with students

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk features a dedicated team of journalists working 24/7 to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they gath…

Geopolitics

'Abki baar Trump se haar': Congress targets Centre over Trump tariffs

Times of India – World · India

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh attacked the Centre over the proposed India-US interim trade pact, calling it “Abki baar Trump se haar” and demanding it be put i…

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