More rains are forecast in Punjab till October 7, with PDMA warning of intensified showers and rising Chenab river inflows. Over 4.7 million people have been affected, 134 killed, and a 27-district flood damage survey is underway with multi-layered verification for relief distribution.

2025-10-04T10:31:38.970149+00:00 IST

Europe

UAE presents 'Mother of the Nation 50:50 Vision'

The three-day event brought together national statistical offices, UN agencies, policymakers, and researchers to explore and shareinnovations, strengthen partnerships, and advance the use of gender data to inform policy and drive equality at national and global levels.

2025-10-04T10:00:24.080390+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Bhutan hold talks on trade, connectivity

Prime Minister Tobgay, in a social media post, said he was "pleased to meet Vikram Misri" and highlighted the wide range of issues discussed, including connectivity, hydropower cooperation, trade and commerce, and people-to-people relations.

2025-10-04T09:56:03.678276+00:00 IST

Middle East

US officials deny rumors of troops returning to Afghanistan

A Pentagon source said that "no US troops are in Afghanistan," while a senior diplomat confirmed there were "no plans or negotiations to re-establish a military presence in the country."

2025-10-04T09:45:41.583154+00:00 IST

Others

Penpa Tsering urges Canada to counter China’s cultural genocide

Addressing the media at the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Ottawa on Thursday, Tsering highlighted the impact of state-run boarding schools in Tibet, likening them to colonial-style institutions designed to assimilate an entire generation of Tibetan youth, as reported by Phayul.

2025-10-04T09:40:18.617002+00:00 IST

UN marks World Space Week

Humanity is looking up - and beyond. This Saturday, World Space Week lifts off, inviting the world to imagine what life might look like beyond planet Earth.

2025-10-04T09:36:34.448427+00:00 IST

UN welcomes Hamas' willingness to accept US President's proposal

The UN Secretary-General welcomed and is encouraged by the statement issued by Hamas announcing its readiness to release hostages and to engage on the basis of the recent proposal by US President Donald J. Trump.

2025-10-04T09:25:42.306905+00:00 IST

World unites against China’s brutal campaign to erase Uyghur iden

The report also documented the death of 96-year-old Imam Abidin Damollam in prison while serving a nine-year term. USCIRF further noted the persecution of Uyghur women such as Tursungul Ghopur and Heyrinisa Memet, who were imprisoned for teaching religion and culture, calling it part of Beijing's coercive "sinicisation" policy to erase Uyghur identity.

2025-10-04T09:15:52.166479+00:00 IST

Asia

Japan: Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi wins

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election on Saturday, as reported by Kyodo News.

2025-10-04T09:12:38.404322+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan under fire for systematic persecution of minorities

Pakistan continues to face global condemnation for its deep-rooted religious intolerance, as highlighted in a recent country update, citing the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).

2025-10-04T08:41:33.263615+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian legal system is governed by rule of law not of bulldozer:

CJI Gavai was speaking at the Inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture 2025 in Mauritius on the topic "Rule of Law in the Largest Democracy".

2025-10-04T08:27:25.784837+00:00 IST

Asia

Hindu youth brutally beaten for eating at a dhaba in Pak

According to The Express Tribune, the victim, identified as Dolat Bagri, had gone to a roadside eatery for lunch when the hotel owner and several others objected to his presence. The group reportedly tied Dolat's hands and feet with rope, beat him mercilessly, and looted Rs60,000 from his pockets.

2025-10-04T07:53:23.941653+00:00 IST

Asia

Maldives Govt defends police action amid ‘Lootuvaifi’ protest

The Government of Maldives responded to the "Lootuvaifi, Lootuvaifi!" protests, which took place in the country on Friday night by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), reaffirming its commitment to uphold the democratic right to peaceful assembly. The Government stressed that the police action came in the wake of the participants defying the designated routes. The MDP has accused the government of police brutality as thousands of people had turned up on Friday night to participate in the Lootuvaifi protest against the policies of the Muizzu government, alleging widespread corruption and deteriorating living conditions.

2025-10-04T07:40:31.642369+00:00 IST

Europe

FTA talks key to unlock "untapped potential" between India and EU

With the 14th round of FTA negotiations set to begin on October 6 in Brussels, the EU side emphasised that an agreement would provide a significant boost to investment flows and supply chain cooperation.

2025-10-04T07:13:45.836947+00:00 IST