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Geopolitics

Happy Navratri: Wishes, messages, quotes, and greeting cards

Times of India – World · India

Navratri 2025 in the USA, commencing on September 22nd, is a nine-night festival honoring Goddess Durga. Celebrations involve fasting, prayers, and community g…

Geopolitics

Appointed, ignored & unpaid: Meet India's 'invisible' teachers

Times of India – World · India

Across India, numerous educators face dire financial circumstances despite their dedication. Md Aftab Alam, for instance, has taught for 42 years without pay, …

Geopolitics

Handshake row heats up: Gautam Gambhir's viral remark to Indian players steals the show - Watch

Times of India – World · India

India's victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup was marked by a controversial lack of handshakes between the teams, both after the match and at the toss. Coach G…

Geopolitics

H-1B visa hike: Zoho founder to Indians in US; ‘Do not live in fear’

Times of India – World · India

Following the significant H-1B visa fee increase announced by the US, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is encouraging Indian tech professionals in America to return …

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Friends again? Trump, Musk interact at Charlie Kirk's memorial service - watch

Times of India – World · India

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'Game speaks…': Shubman's 4-word post after India win against Pak goes viral

Times of India – World · India

Shubman Gill's cryptic social media post, "Game speaks, not words," perfectly captured the intensity following India's Asia Cup Super Four victory over Pakista…

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National SIR from October? EC alerts state panels

Times of India – World · India

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'Evangelist for American liberty': Trump gives speech at Charlie Kirk's memorial

Times of India – World · India

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India, Canada agree to work towards ‘new chapter’ in ties

The Hindu – World · India

National Security Advisor discusses with Canadian counterpart the way forward for a collaborative approach in bilateral relations

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Americans would dominate board of new TikTok U.S. entity: White House

The Hindu – World · India

Investors reportedly being eyed to take over the app include Oracle, the tech firm owned by Larry Ellison, one of the world's richest people, and a major Trump…

Geopolitics

Trump’s $100K H-1B fee spares current visa holders, hits new cases

The Hindu – World · India

News of the proclamation set off a scramble across the Indian H-1B community, with workers rushing to airports in hopes of getting back into the United States …

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Trump says his negative media coverage is 'illegal'

The Hindu – World · India

He also defended the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr, whose threats against broadcasters have sparked a national debate over …

Geopolitics

Maduro offers to engage in direct talks with Trump envoy Grenell

The Hindu – World · India

President, I hope that together we can defeat the falsehoods that have sullied our relationship, which must be historic and peaceful, says Venezuelan President…

Geopolitics

Antifa | Amorphous and ideological

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. President first threatened to target the anti-fascist movement in May 2020 in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter-driven protests. Following the k…

Geopolitics

Navi Pillay | Enabler of justice

The Hindu – World · India

The Indian-origin head of the U.N. Independent Inquiry Commission on Palestine has had an illustrious career in humanitarian law

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Israel presses on with Gaza City assault, at least 60 Palestinians killed

The Hindu – World · India

The assault came as 10 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Britain and Canada, are scheduled to formally recognise an independent Palestinian state on Mon…

Geopolitics

What is the significance of Saudi-Pakistan pact? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

What does a collective defence commitment mean? Why does it signal a shift in West Asia’s regional order? Is Saudi Arabia willing to let Pakistan play a larger…

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$100,000 H-1B visa fee will be ‘one time’ payment, will not affect current visa holders: White House Press Secretary

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. Commerce Secretary earlier said it was “A hundred thousand dollars a year for H-1B visas”, raising fears that current visa holders would also be charged t…

Geopolitics

Pakistani court charges man with murder of teenage TikTok influencer

The Hindu – World · India

Hayat, a 22-year-old TikTok content creator, was arrested in June in the eastern city of Faisalabad. Yousuf's death drew widespread condemnation

Geopolitics

Trump says 'bad things' will happen if Afghanistan does not return Bagram air base

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Trump said that the United States had sought to regain control of the base used by American forces following the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Geopolitics

Venezuelan President's YouTube account offline as tensions with U.S. escalate

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Maduro's YouTube account had more than 200,000 followers before it became unavailable on Friday and was used to publish the Venezuelan President's speeches…

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Trump administration cancels U.S. hunger survey

The Hindu – World · India

The USDA statement criticised the survey gathering process, saying the “questions used to collect the data are entirely subjective and do not present an accura…

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Guinea votes in referendum that could let coup leader run for President

The Hindu – World · India

Critics fear the constitutional referendum is the latest attempt by a military-run government to legitimise its rule in West and Central Africa

Geopolitics

60-mile march for democracy arrives in Washington from Philadelphia

The Hindu – World · India

Marchers from across the country gathered in Philadelphia, then trekked through Newark, Delaware; Wilmington, Delaware; Baltimore and beyond

Geopolitics

Trump says he will award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Trump bestowed the honour on 24 people during his first term and has already announced two other recipients since his return to the White House

Geopolitics

Russian jets over Estonia ignored signals from NATO pilots, officials say

The Hindu – World · India

The 12-minute incursion was the latest test of the alliance's ability to respond to Russian airborne threats after around 20 Russian drones entered Polish airs…

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Qatar's emir heads to New York to participate in U.N. General Assembly

The Hindu – World · India

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U.S. President Trump, MAGA movement to honour Charlie Kirk at Arizona memorial; ‘Super Bowl-level’ tight security expected

The Hindu – World · India

Scheduled speakers at the service include Mr. Trump, V-P J.D. Vance, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth …

Geopolitics

Chinese COVID whistleblower sentenced to 4 more years in jail, group says

The Hindu – World · India

Friday's sentencing followed Ms. Zhang's reporting on China's human rights abuses, RSF said

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Russia-Ukraine war, volatile coal markets driving up electricity costs in India: study

The Hindu – World · India

The risk premiums are significantly higher during peak hours (6 to 11 p.m.) and rise by up to 13% on weekends, reflecting severe power supply shortages.

Geopolitics

Trump publicly urges U.S. Justice Department to charge his enemies

The Hindu – World · India

Adam Schiff and Letitia James have separately clashed with U.S. President Trump in prior years, leading investigations that the Republican president alleges we…

Geopolitics

Thousands protest in Philippines over massive corruption scandal

The Hindu – World · India

Thousands of police officers were deployed to secure separate protests in a historic Manila park and near a democracy monument along the main EDSA highway

Geopolitics

Stopped India-Pakistan conflict with trade, should get Nobel Prize for ending seven wars: Trump

The Hindu – World · India

India has consistently denied any third-party intervention

Geopolitics

What would wider recognition of Palestine mean for Palestinians and Israel?

The Hindu – World · India

Britain, France, Canada, Australia and Belgium have all said they will recognise a Palestinian state around the time of the U.N. General Assembly this month

Geopolitics

U.K. PM set to announce decision on Palestinian state

The Hindu – World · India

Starmer said in July that Britain would recognise Palestine unless Israel reached a ceasefire with Hamas

Geopolitics

California bans most U.S. law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations

The Hindu – World · India

Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who has railed on federal agents' use of masks during official business, said the measure will help California push back on f…

Geopolitics

Nepal’s national carrier to commence direct flight to Guangzhou, China

The Hindu – World · India

The first flight is scheduled for September 25, 2025, and the second for September 28. After that, there will be direct flights to Guangzhou every Sunday, Tues…

Geopolitics

Taliban reject Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

The Hindu – World · India

“It should be recalled that, under the Doha Agreement, the United States pledged that ‘it will not use or threaten force against the territorial integrity or p…

Geopolitics

Pakistan panel seeks strong action to protect children from abuse at seminaries, schools

The Hindu – World · India

Pakistan has more than 35,000 religious seminaries where tens of thousands get religious education, according to the official data

Geopolitics

Israel kills 34 people in Gaza, say health officials, ahead of U.N. meeting

The Hindu – World · India

Ahead of the U.N. assembly, peace activists in Israel have hailed the planned recognition of a Palestinian state

Geopolitics

UNGA: Pakistan PM Sharif to meet U.S. President Trump with select Muslim leaders

The Hindu – World · India

The Prime Minister will undertake a visit to the U.S. from September 22-26 with a delegation to attend the 80th Session of the UNGA in New York

Geopolitics

Israel making progress on Syria pact but deal still far off, Netanyahu says

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Netanyahu said victory against Hezbollah in Lebanon had opened up the possibility of peace with Israel’s northern neighbours

Geopolitics

Australia, Canada and U.K. formally recognise Palestinian statehood ahead of UNGA

The Hindu – World · India

Canada has recognised a Palestinian state, despite opposition from the U.S., hoping it leads to peace based on two states living side by side

Geopolitics

7 militants killed in northwestern Pakistan in military operation: Army

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last week had said that Afghanistan must choose between siding with terrorists or standing with Pakistan.

Geopolitics

Nepal's interim government forms probe panel to investigate Gen Z protest deaths

The Hindu – World · India

The probe commission has the mandate to submit its report to the government within three months, said Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal.

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