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74% visa refusal rate: Has Canada stopped welcoming Indian students?

Canada’s tightening of international student admissions has dealt a major blow to Indian applicants, according to new government data, as what was once a dream study destination loses its appeal for many in India.

Trump claims Pakistan, China testing nukes. Concern for India?

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan is among several nations currently testing nuclear weapons, saying this validates his administration’s move to resume American nuke testing after over three decades.

'Every move, every tear under watch': Erika Kirk amid row over her viral hug with US Veep JD Vance

In her first address since videos of her hugging US Vice President JD Vance went viral, Erika Kirk, the widow of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has opened up about "cameras analysing" her every step.

UK train horror: 32-year-old man named as sole suspect in brutal stabbing attack

A 32-year-old man has been identified as the sole suspect in a stabbing attack on a train in the UK’s Cambridgeshire region, British Transport Police said on Monday.

Blind man charged with blasphemy in Pakistan

A blind Christian man has been arrested and charged with blasphemy after a Muslim person accused him of insulting the Prophet, media reports said.

Pakistan: Child labour dies after falling into a burning furnace while working in a kiln

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

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

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

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

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

An Afghanistan media report is claiming that the ISIS terror group still operates in Pakistan, which Islamabad has repeatedly denied.

Vance to divorce Usha and marry Charlie Kirk's widow? — NYT author's shocking prediction amid Erika Kirk hug row goes viral

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

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

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.

Who is Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi? IDF's top lawyer quits over probe into leak of detainee abuse video

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

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

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.

Who is Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer? Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s close aide sparks alarm with Bangladesh visit

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

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?

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

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.

Trump claims he averted India-Pak war with ‘250% tariff threat’; says Modi is 'the nicest looking guy'

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.

Donald Trump slashes tariffs on China by 10 percent after Xi Jinping meet, announces end to 'rare earth' war

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

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

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

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

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.”

US: President Trump aide Harmeet Dhillon faces racist abuse from MAGA supporters over defence of immigrant truck drivers

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.

Drop charges against outspoken journalist: Human Rights Watch tells Pakistan

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.

Afghan national arrested in UK after stabbing in London leaves 1 dead

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.