Pakistan: Child labour dies after falling into a burning furnace while working in a kiln
Nov 02, 2025, at 09:33 pm
A 14-year-old Pakistani child worker died after he fell into a burning furnace while working in a kiln, media reports said.
IN-SPAN: Indian Embassy in Nepal opens applications for cross-border startup initiative
Nov 02, 2025, at 08:39 pm
The Indian Embassy in Nepal has unveiled a new startup platform IN-SPAN, inviting applications from Nepali entrepreneurs with transformative ideas to participate in the cross-border initiative connecting the vibrant startup ecosystems of the neighbouring nations.
Masked suspects, intentional explosion: What we know about Harvard blast
Nov 02, 2025, at 02:08 pm
Authorities said on Sunday that an explosion at Harvard Medical School’s Goldenson Building appeared to be intentional, though no casualties were reported.
Mass stabbing shocks UK! Passengers flee as knife-wielding man attacks on train, leaving 10 injured
Nov 02, 2025, at 09:20 am
British police have arrested two suspects after a brutal knife attack on a London-bound train late Saturday left ten passengers injured, nine of them with life-threatening wounds, media reports said.
Pakistan: Sindhi student leader abducted in Karachi, rights group condemn
Nov 01, 2025, at 06:50 pm
Several rights groups, including the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), are demanding the release of Ghani Aman Chandio, whose alleged enforced disappearance in the South Asian country has triggered a massive social media backlash.
ISIS-K still active in Pakistan? Shocking Afghan media claim after killing in Peshawar
Nov 01, 2025, at 06:06 pm
An Afghanistan media report is claiming that the ISIS terror group still operates in Pakistan, which Islamabad has repeatedly denied.
Nov 01, 2025, at 03:36 pm
A political storm has engulfed U.S. Vice President JD Vance after his remarks about his Hindu wife’s faith collided with a viral photo controversy involving Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
US changes work permit rules overnight. Here’s why Indian workers could be hit hard
Nov 01, 2025, at 09:58 am
The US Department of Homeland Security recently announced an interim final rule ending the practice of automatically extending employment authorisation documents for foreign nationals filing renewal applications in certain employment categories, a step that may hit Indian workers.
FBI foils ‘Halloween weekend’ terror plot in Michigan, confirms Kash Patel
Nov 01, 2025, at 08:51 am
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Friday it has foiled a possible terrorist attack in Michigan and arrested several suspects who were allegedly planning to strike during the Halloween weekend.
Nov 01, 2025, at 08:01 am
Israel’s top military lawyer, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has resigned after admitting that she was responsible for leaking a video purportedly showing Israeli soldiers abusing Palestinian detainees during the Gaza conflict.
From NY to Mauritius: Indian-Origin CEO accused of masterminding $500 million BlackRock loan scam
Nov 01, 2025, at 12:29 am
A massive financial scandal has rocked the global private-credit market, with US investment giant BlackRock’s HPS Investment Partners and several major lenders reportedly trying to recover more than $500 million allegedly lost in a “breathtaking” loan fraud led by Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt.
'She is not Christian, has no plans to convert': JD Vance defends comments on wife Usha’s religion
Oct 31, 2025, at 11:54 pm
US Vice President JD Vance has defended his recent remarks about his wife, Usha Vance’s religion, after facing criticism online for suggesting he would like her to convert to Christianity.
Oct 31, 2025, at 04:57 pm
A close associate of UN-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed recently visited several sensitive areas close to the border and delivered inflammatory speeches during his stay in Bangladesh this month, triggering tension, media reports said.
After 30 years, Trump brings back nuclear tests: Here’s why it’s raising global alarms
Oct 31, 2025, at 02:38 pm
US President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing, an attempt to keep pace with other nations, including China and Russia.
From underdog to potential first openly gay Dutch PM: Who is Rob Jetten?
Oct 31, 2025, at 12:45 am
At 38, Rob Jetten has catapulted from political obscurity to the center of Dutch power, challenging far-right leader Geert Wilders in an election too close to call. His cheerful energy, message of unity, and openly gay identity have made him a fresh symbol of progressive politics in an age of polarization.
‘I hope my Hindu-raised wife finds Christ someday’: US VP JD Vance’s remarks spark debate
Oct 31, 2025, at 12:09 am
US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope that his wife, Usha Vance, who was raised in the Hindu faith, will “one day be moved” by the Christian gospel, and his remarks have sparked discussion amid increasing polarization over religion and immigration in America.
Oct 30, 2025, at 10:58 pm
US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for preventing a war between India and Pakistan earlier this year, saying he threatened to impose an “impossible” 250 percent tariff on both nations to stop further escalations, media reports said.
Oct 30, 2025, at 11:20 am
Busan/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has lowered tariffs on Chinese imports by 10 percent and said he is likely to sign a trade deal with Beijing "pretty soon", media reports said.
Donald Trump orders testing of nuclear arms just minutes prior to meeting with Xi Jinping
Oct 30, 2025, at 10:49 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Just minutes prior to his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the nuclear arms testing "on an equal basis", media reports said.
Massive blow for Indian professionals as US halts automatic work permit renewals
Oct 30, 2025, at 10:23 am
Washington DC/IBNS: In a move that would affect the Indians majorly, the United States has announced an interim rule to end the automatic renewal of work permits for migrants, media reports said.
Donald Trump, Xi Jinping set for high-stakes meeting today amid renewed trade tensions
Oct 30, 2025, at 12:10 am
After a six-year hiatus, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Busan.
'I want to go home but not under an illegitimate govt': Sheikh Hasina
Oct 29, 2025, at 10:26 pm
Exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that millions of Bangladeshis will boycott next year’s national election after her party, the Awami League, was barred from contesting, calling the decision “unjust and self-defeating.”
Drop charges against outspoken journalist: Human Rights Watch tells Pakistan
Oct 29, 2025, at 06:44 pm
An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, Pakistan, is scheduled to indict Matiullah Jan, a journalist who has long reported on police abuse, on October 31, 2025, on apparent politically motivated charges, Human Rights Watch said today.
Oct 29, 2025, at 06:27 pm
An Indian-origin close aide of U.S. President Donald Trump is facing online racist abuse from far-right supporters after she urged restraint following rising hostility toward Sikh and Indian-origin truck drivers after two members of the community were involved in separate road mishaps.
Brazil: Police launch massive crackdown against organised crime in Rio, 64 dead
Oct 29, 2025, at 09:43 am
At least 64 people were killed and more than 80 others arrested after police launched a large-scale operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Afghan national arrested in UK after stabbing in London leaves 1 dead
Oct 29, 2025, at 09:10 am
An Afghan national was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a dog walker to death and injured two others in west London, media reports said on Wednesday.
Benjamin Netanyahu orders ‘forceful strikes’ in Gaza after ceasefire breach allegations
Oct 29, 2025, at 12:35 am
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday ordered “forceful strikes” in the Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of violating the fragile ceasefire that has been in effect since October 10.
Indian student charged in US for stabbing teens with metal fork on Lufthansa flight
Oct 28, 2025, at 11:51 pm
An Indian national, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, has been charged in the United States after allegedly stabbing two teenage passengers with a metal fork and slapping another passenger aboard a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks collapse in Istanbul after US drone row
Oct 28, 2025, at 10:53 pm
The much-anticipated peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have collapsed dramatically, diplomatic sources told NDTV, dealing a heavy blow to fragile regional peace efforts.
Indian-origin businessman shot dead outside Canadian residence
Oct 28, 2025, at 06:48 pm
A 68-year-old Indian businessman was shot dead outside his residence in Canada's Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Monday, police said.