October 18, 2025 7:26 AM

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Madagascar: Army Colonel Sworn in as President Following Military Coup

Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as President, just days after a military takeover on the back of a popular rebellion that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing into exile.     The African island nation’s High Constitutional Court yesterday formalised the appointment of Colonel Michael Randr...

October 18, 2025 7:23 AM

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Football: India Qualify for AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup for First Time

In Football, India qualified for the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan in Bishkek yesterday. With this win, India top Group G with six points from two matches, and qualified for the AFC U17 tournament to be held in China next year, their first-ever continental qualif...

October 18, 2025 11:26 AM

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World Sees India as Reliable, Resilient, and Unstoppable: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the entire world today sees India as a reliable, responsible and resilient partner. Speaking at the World Summit organised by a private media house in New Delhi last evening, Mr Modi said, from electronics to pharmaceuticals, and from automobiles to mobile manu...

October 18, 2025 7:06 AM

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Badminton: Satwik-Chirag Reach Denmark Open Semis; Lakshya Sen Exits

In Badminton, star Indian Men's Doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semi-finals of the Denmark Open.     The Indian pair, winners of the BWF World Championships bronze medal earlier this year, defeated unseeded Indonesian duo of Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat...

October 18, 2025 6:55 AM

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Belgian Court Approves Mehul Choksi’s Extradition to India in PNB Fraud Case

A court in Belgium has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India. Mehul Choksi is wanted in the 13,000 crore rupees Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The court in Antwerp yesterday ruled that Choksi's arrest by Belgian police, based on India's request, was valid....

October 17, 2025 9:42 PM

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BSNL Launches 1 Rupee Diwali 4G Plan With 30 Days Free Services

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a 1 rupee Diwali 4G plan as a festive offer for new customers across the country. The plan, which is applicable from the 15th of this month to the 15th of next month, offers 30 days of free mobile services, including unlimited calls, 2 GB of data pe...