India and Bhutan established railway connections through an agreement signed on Monday during Bhutan Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden's visit to New Delhi. The memorandum creates two cross-border rail corridors between Kokrajhar and Gelephu, and Banarhat and Samtse. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Choden to discuss bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. The officials reviewed progress on the 1020-megawatt Punatsangchhu-II hydropower facility, which recently began full operations.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the initiatives valued at 4,033 crore rupees. The 69-kilometer Kokrajhar-Gelephu route will connect Assam with Bhutan, and the 20-kilometer Banarhat-Samtse line will link West Bengal with the...
More than 100 participants gathered at Koltai Jeno Sportkozpont in Budapest for the Viksit Bharat Run. The Indian Embassy and MY Bharat organized the five-kilometer event under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Runners from the Indian diaspora, local communities, students, and professionals joined the initiative on Tuesday.
The event marked part of Seva Parv observances from Sept. 17 to Oct. 2. Participants recited the Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat Pledge during the gathering. The pledge commits supporters to help India become a developed nation by 2047. More than 150 international locations hosted similar events worldwide under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for transformation.
Actor Rishab Shetty gained fame through his 2022 film Kantara. He returned to Mumbai ahead of the prequel's release on Oct. 2. The visit reminded him of his early career when he served as an office assistant for a production company in Andheri West during 2008. Shetty worked as a driver for a producer, and he frequently purchased Vada Pav from street vendors in the area.
The production studio Hombale Films canceled a promotional event scheduled for Chennai on Tuesday. A stampede incident at Karur prompted the decision. The company expressed condolences to affected families through social media. Officials stated they would reschedule the Tamil Nadu appearance for a later date.
India faces Sri Lanka on Tuesday at ACA Stadium in Guwahati for their Women's ODI World Cup opener with a squad shaped by the Women's Premier League. The tournament has accelerated player selections, and performers like Charani and Kranti Goud earned national team spots through standout WPL campaigns. Amanjot Kaur returned to international cricket after leading Mumbai Indians to the 2025 championship, and Arundhati Reddy secured her World Cup berth despite limited ODI experience.
Former captain Anjum Chopra noted the league created alternate pathways beyond domestic cricket. The WPL exposed talent through competition against elite international players, and selectors now prioritize performers who thrive under pressure. The five-team...
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has accumulated nearly 20 years in office, and he ranks among India's longest-tenured state leaders. The 74-year-old politician faces obstacles as elections approach in October. His Janata Dal (United) party secured only 43 seats during the 2020 contest, trailing both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal.
Kumar has changed coalition partners repeatedly throughout his career. He aligned with the BJP in 2010, shifted to the RJD alliance in 2015, but returned to the BJP before completing that term. Former aide Prashant Kishor launched the Jan Suraaj Party, and he has criticized the administration's performance. Observers note anti-incumbency sentiment after Kumar's extended tenure, and...
The Human Rights Council of Balochistan reported that Pakistani security forces and death squads committed serious abuses during August 2025. The organization recorded 123 forced disappearances, and 26 people died from violence. Authorities seized 106 people who remain unaccounted for, and they released 12 victims. Security personnel killed five detainees while holding them in custody.
Quetta experienced the most abductions with 27 cases, and Kech followed with 25 incidents. The Frontier Corps participated in 60 disappearances, and intelligence services conducted 33 operations. The Counter Terrorism Department executed 28 abductions. Kech district recorded the highest death toll with 10 fatalities. Officials raided homes to seize 81...
Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla toured Durga Puja celebrations on Sunday in the Bagdogra region and opened a pandal organized by Bagdogra Bibadi Natya Bohumukhi Sangstha. The Rajya Sabha member praised artistic displays at multiple venues, and he observed patriotic themes featuring Operation Sindoor along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi birthday tributes. Shringla stated that attendees expressed solidarity with military forces following recent security operations. The Hindu festival honors Goddess Durga defeating demon Mahishasura, and it symbolizes the triumph of righteousness over wickedness.
The celebration started on Sept. 27, and it will end on Oct. 2 with Vijaya Dashami. West Bengal hosts the most prominent...
The Commonwealth Observer Group suppressed findings about Pakistan's election on Feb. 8, 2024, according to Drop Site. Secretary General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey inherited the matter from Patricia Scotland, who supervised the monitoring mission. Scotland delayed the report after Pakistani officials warned publication could destabilize the country. The Commonwealth promotes democracy among former colonies, but critics say it protected a government that gained power through fraud.
Botchwey told Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in August she would not release findings. The election followed military removal of former Prime Minister Imran Khan via no-confidence vote. Khan alienated military leaders, the United States, and European...
Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi encountered an enthusiastic admirer during a recent trip to Varanasi, and he documented the interaction through social media. The video showed supporters surrounding his vehicle seeking autographs, selfies, and handshakes with the performer known for roles in Gehraiyaan, and Gully Boy.
A medical entrance exam student entered the vehicle, and Chaturvedi provided an autograph, and posed for photographs with the young man. The fan expressed desire to accompany the actor to his destination when asked about transportation needs.
Chaturvedi captioned the post with lyrics from a Shah Rukh Khan film. Followers responded positively in comments, with one noting similarities between Chaturvedi, and the late actor...
