October 20, 2025 7:54 PM

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Centre-Ladakh Talks to Resume on October 22 After Three-Week Pause

Crucial talks between the Centre and Ladakh representatives, which were called off nearly three weeks ago, are set to resume on October 22. The Leh Apex Body Leader Mr Chering Dorjee Lakrook told a press conference in Leh today that the centre has informed the date for resumption of talks.     An ei...

October 20, 2025 7:29 PM

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Taliban Militants Ambush Pakistani Forces, Kill 5 Paramilitary Soldiers

In Pakistan, at least five paramilitary soldiers were killed and nearly a dozen injured today as Taliban militants launched a deadly ambush on paramilitary forces guarding a state-owned gas company team. According to police, at least five security personnel were killed and nearly a dozen injured in ...

October 20, 2025 6:29 PM

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Crude Oil Prices Fall Amid US-China Trade Tensions

Global crude oil prices fell today, pressured by US-China trade tensions, which added to concerns about an economic slowdown and weaker energy demand. Brent Crude was trading over 0.8 per cent down at 60 dollars and 80 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was trading over 0.8 per cent lower at 57 dollars...

October 20, 2025 6:26 PM

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Asian Stocks Close Higher, Europe Sees Mixed Trend

Major Asian stock markets closed in positive territory today. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged around 3.4 per cent, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index gained 2.4 per cent, South Korea's Kospi index added nearly 1.8 per cent and China's Shanghai Composite Index increased over 0.6 per cent. Meanwhile market i...

October 20, 2025 8:01 PM

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President Murmu to Begin Four-Day Kerala Visit Tomorrow

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow for a four-day visit to Kerala. On Wednesday, the President will visit the Sabarimala Temple for darshan. On Thursday, the President will unveil the statue of former President K. R. Narayanan at the Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.  ...

October 20, 2025 6:02 PM

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Trump Says Gaza Ceasefire Holding Amid Ongoing Strikes

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas and Israel is holding, even as Israel continues its deadly strikes.   Trump's comments came as Israel launched a new wave of air strikes across the Gaza Strip today, killing at least 15 civilians, includin...

October 20, 2025 7:56 PM

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Festival and Duty: BSF Troops Celebrate Diwali on Border

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed at Punjab border with Pakistan are celebrating the festival of lights with much fervor and gaiety. Vigilant as ever, they are keeping a sharp eye on the border as well.     BSF, Punjab Frontier Chief, Inspector General, Dr Atul Fulzele was in Gurdaspur ...

October 20, 2025 6:24 PM

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Global Greetings: Embassies Mark Diwali in New Delhi

In a heartwarming display of cultural appreciation, diplomatic missions across New Delhi joined in the Diwali celebrations on Monday, extending festive greetings to the people of India. Embassies from Finland, Israel, Austria, Brazil, Switzerland, and the European Union marked the occasion with joy ...

October 20, 2025 4:25 PM

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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Visits Railway War Room in Delhi

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today visited the War Room at the Railway Board in New Delhi. During the visit he took stock of the passengers movement during the festive season. Mr Vaishnaw encouraged the staff morale for working 24 hours and extended his wishes to them on the occasion of Diwali...