Global oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday as higher crude oil supplies from the Middle East and a decision by the G7 to release oil and diesel from emergency reserves eased concerns about a supply shortage. However, investors remain concerned about oil supplies and transportation from the Gulf Continue Reading

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan chief Mr. Hafiz Naeem has called for Iran, Bangladesh and other Muslim countries to be included in the Mecca Joint Defence Pact. He said Palestine should be the first priority of such an initiative to ensure regional security. He made the call while addressing thousands of people at a Gaza March organised by […]Continue Reading

A Delhi Police officer accused of sexually harassing a woman journalist during a protest outside the Election Commission of India office has been promoted to the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), along with 11 other officers. The promotions were announced through an official order on Monday. A senior police officer, however, said […]Continue Reading

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has registered 18,895 appeals from Nandigram and Rejinagar, but only 86 appeals in Nandigram and four in Rejinagar have been decided. On September 28, the Supreme Court refused to urgently hear a case related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal ahead of the Nandigram and Rejinagar […]Continue Reading

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has started a “long march” toward Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The party wants the release of jailed former prime minister Mr. Imran Khan. The party began the march today, Monday, October 5, with thousands of supporters. This came after several rounds of talks with the government failed. PTI sources say […]Continue Reading

The Saudi led coalition that backs Yemen’s internationally recognized government made a statement on Monday, October 5. It said 100 jets have taken part in “Operation Dawn of Yemen” since it began. The coalition also said 324 key targets have been destroyed since the start of the operation. Mr. Turki al-Maliki, the coalition spokesman and […]Continue Reading

A serious allegation has come up that Dalit people were served separate food at a temple fair in Bagalkot district of Karnataka on Gandhi Jayanti. The incident has caused strong anger and debate in the local area. People see it as a case of caste discrimination and untouchability. It happened in Tamadaldi village of Terdal […]Continue Reading

Delays in inducting fighter aircraft have severely compromised India’s defense readiness, warned Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh. The retirement of the aging MiG-21 fleet has reduced the Indian Air Force’s operational strength to an alarming 29 squadrons, well below the sanctioned 42.5. To bridge this critical shortfall, Air Chief Marshal Continue Reading

Amid Western dominance and geopolitical tensions over the emerging multipolar world order, China has reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening its strategic partnership with Russia. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has said that direct communication and summits between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are the main political guarantee Continue Reading

Somalia will not accept an Israeli presence under any circumstances and will resist any attempt to involve the country in the Middle East crisis, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, he said, “Israel is planning to establish a naval base in Berbera and use the city’s airport. […]Continue Reading