Authorities extended curfew measures for a third consecutive day across Leh town while Kargil district officials implemented additional restrictions. Ministry of Home Affairs representatives conducted discussions with Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance delegates regarding the ongoing crisis. The government revoked FCRA certification for Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh after attributing responsibility for youth incitement to founder Sonam Wangchuk. Law enforcement agencies arrested more than fifty participants following violent incidents that claimed four lives and injured ninety residents.
Security personnel returned deceased civilians to their respective families after completing identification...
The United Nations initiated its Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance during a high-level meeting Thursday. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that AI transformation has begun and questioned whether humanity will collectively manage this change or allow technology to control society. The dialogue builds upon last year's Global Digital Compact, which established the first universal AI governance agreement. This framework operates through three foundational elements of policy, science and capacity development.
The initiative aims to create secure AI systems while promoting governance compatibility and accessible innovation worldwide. Every nation receives representation in global AI discussions through this...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar presented India's technical capabilities to Central American nations during Thursday's Fifth India-SICA Foreign Ministers Meeting. He proposed collaboration in digital payments, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture sectors. The minister emphasized that both regions face similar developmental and climate challenges that require joint solutions. He advocated for partnerships that would create tangible results while supporting a balanced global order.
India's Unified Payments Interface processes over half of global cashless transactions, demonstrating the nation's digital advancement. Indian private companies express investment interest in SICA member countries across renewable...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the G4 Foreign Ministers gathering in New York with representatives from Japan, Germany, and Brazil. The group renewed calls for United Nations Security Council restructuring to reflect modern geopolitical realities. Jaishankar assessed the current Inter-Governmental Negotiation process status during discussions. The nations seek expanded representation for developing countries within the council framework.
During G20 Foreign Ministers sessions, Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with officials from Australia, Egypt, and Malaysia. He addressed terrorism as a persistent development obstacle before the G20 assembly. Jaishankar emphasized that nations confronting terrorist networks serve...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana through video conference Friday morning at eleven. The program distributes Rs 10,000 directly to seventy-five lakh women across the state. This first phase releases Rs 7,500 crore into beneficiary accounts. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar originally announced this universal assistance program.
The scheme targets one female per household to promote self-employment ventures. Recipients receive initial grants of Rs 10,000 with potential additional support reaching Rs 2 lakh after six-month evaluations. Community resource persons from self-help groups will provide business training and skill development. Enhanced rural markets will help women sell their...
President Trump executed an executive directive Thursday that sanctions the TikTok agreement for continued American operations. The decision followed discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who endorsed the arrangement. A joint venture structure will govern TikTok's domestic activities with majority American ownership and control. ByteDance will retain under twenty percent equity while losing operational authority.
American investors such as Oracle and Silver Lake will command the majority stake in this fourteen billion dollar entity. The new framework transfers algorithmic oversight to domestic parties rather than foreign entities. Vice President Vance emphasized enhanced data security measures that protect citizen information...
Pakistan secured an 11-run victory against Bangladesh during the T20 Asia Cup Super Fours match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The triumph advances Pakistan to face India in the tournament final, marking the first title encounter between these rivals across 17 Asia Cup editions. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf delivered exceptional bowling performances, each claiming three wickets to dismantle Bangladesh's batting lineup. Afridi finished with figures of 3-17 while Rauf recorded 3-33.
Pakistan managed 135 runs for eight wickets despite strong bowling from Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed, who captured three wickets for 28 runs. Mohammad Haris contributed 31 runs and Mohammad Nawaz added 25 runs to help Pakistan reach a...
Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar presented state honors to 231 recipients at Sarawak's State Legislative Assembly Complex. Sarawak Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission director Hasbilah Mohamad Salleh received the prestigious Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang among 23 honorees. The ceremony recognized excellence across public service, education, security, business, and community development sectors. Additional awards went to district officers, civil servants, and community leaders for their outstanding achievements.
The ceremony distributed multiple award categories with varying recipient numbers. Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti went to 31 people while Ahli Bintang Sarawak honored 20 individuals. Sixty-two recipients...
Malaysian religious authorities will organize special prayers at Federal Territory mosques following this week's Friday services. The prayers aim to protect volunteers aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla during their humanitarian journey to Gaza. Religious Affairs Minister Na'im Mokhtar directed this action after reports emerged of serious threats against the convoy. Recent incidents involved hostile drones and explosions near the ships as they traveled through dangerous waters.
The flotilla encountered intimidation tactics yesterday when Israeli forces deployed fifteen surveillance drones at low altitudes. These aircraft circled the humanitarian vessels repeatedly at ten-minute intervals while some exploded overhead. More than one...
