South Asia
Bangladesh Marks Anniversary of the Assassination of 1971 Liberation Leaders
Bangladesh observed a low-key anniversary of the assassination of four top leaders of the 1971 Liberation War inside a high-security prison in 1975.
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Ukraine Strengthens Air Defences with New Patriot Systems to Thwart Russian Attacks
Ukraine has received more American-made Patriot air defence systems to help it counter Russia’s daily barrages, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Russian drones killed a man and injured five of his family members…
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Israel Hands Over 45 Palestinian Bodies in Exchange for Remains of Three Soldiers from Hamas
Israel handed over the bodies of 45 Palestinians, health officials in Gaza said, a day after Hamas returned the remains of three hostages.
South Asia
Abducted and Forced to Marry, Pakistani Hindu Girl Finally Reunites with Her Family
A Pakistani Hindu girl, who faced three harrowing months after being abducted, forcefully converted and married to a Muslim man, finally got to reunite with her family after a Sindh court’s order, a community leader…
South Asia
Strong Earthquake Jolts Northern Afghanistan; At Least 20 Killed, 500+ Injured
At least 20 people were killed and over 500 were injured after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck northern Afghanistan last night.
Business
India, Romania Step Up Economic Ties, Express Hope for Early India–EU FTA Deal
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada held a bilateral meeting with Romania’s Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu in Bucharest.
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Strengthening Ties: US Congressman McCormick Highlights India–US Role in Promoting Global Peace
Republican Congressman and the co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick, has called for a stronger India-US partnership, saying the two nations together could usher in “another generation” of global peace.
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EC Begins Second Phase of Special Intensive Revision Across Nine States and Three UTs
The Election Commission of India (EC) will launch the second round of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise covering nine states and three Union territories with a combined electorate of around 51 crore.
World
Prolonged US Government Shutdown Triggers Massive Flight Disruptions Nationwide
Thousands of flights are delayed as the US shutdown drags on and airports across the United States are experiencing mounting disruption as the federal government shutdown crosses the one-month mark.
South Asia
Nepal President Paudel to Represent Nation at Global Social Development Summit in Qatar
President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel left for Qatar to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development. The Summit is being held in Doha from 4 to 6 November.