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Gangster Lakhvinder Kumar, an aide of Lawrence Bishnoi, has been deported from the US and detained in Delhi. Wanted in Haryana for extortion and attempted murder, he was brought back following coordinated efforts between CBI, MEA, MHA, and Interpol.

Kamala Harris has said she hasn’t ruled out running for US president in 2028. In a BBC interview, the former vice president said she believes a woman will be president soon — “possibly” her — and that she’s “not done.”

US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 10% tariff on Canada, accusing it of airing a “fraudulent” ad involving Ronald Reagan’s speech on tariffs. The move comes amid halted trade talks and rising tensions between the two allies.

Rohit Sharma scores his 50th international century, and Virat Kohli plays a masterful knock to lead India to a nine-wicket win in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney, preventing a whitewash and claiming a consolation victory

India’s wrestlers Hansika Lamba and Sarika Malik claim silver medals at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Serbia. India finishes the women’s competition with seven medals, and Parvinder loses out on bronze in the freestyle event

India Under-20 women’s football team defeated Kazakhstan Under-19 3-2 in the first friendly match at the BIIK Sports Complex in Shymkent. Goals from Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam, Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, and Pooja helped India secure the win

The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur will welcome East Timor as the 11th member and host US President Donald Trump’s first Asia trip in his second term. Leaders will discuss security, trade resilience, maritime disputes, and regional economic partnership

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight killed four and injured 16, hitting Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian air defences intercepted most strikes. Zelenskyy met European leaders in London, seeking long-range missiles and increased support ahead of winter

Pakistan and Afghanistan will hold the second round of talks in Istanbul on Saturday to ease border tensions and curb cross-border terrorism. The dialogue, facilitated by Qatar and Turkiye, follows the Doha meeting that restored temporary calm along the frontier.

The US is keen to finalise a trade deal with South Korea once Seoul accepts “appropriate” commitments, a senior official said. The two nations are negotiating terms of a $350 billion investment pledge ahead of the Trump-Lee summit in Korea.

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, revered as a symbol of grace and national pride, passed away at 93 at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. King Maha Vajiralongkorn has declared a one-year mourning period and ordered royal funeral rites with full honours.

At the UN, India slammed Pakistan for lacking democratic values and violating human rights in occupied Kashmir. India’s envoy P. Harish said democracy and constitutional principles are alien to Pakistan, urging it to withdraw from illegally occupied territories and end repression.

India began the 4th SAAF Senior Athletics Championships in Ranchi with three gold medals through Prince Kumar, Sanjana Singh, and Samardeep Singh Gill, alongside a grand cultural opening ceremony

Khushi Chand and Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari won their first bouts at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. Devendra Choudhary also secured a victory. India’s U-17 boxers are competing in 14 weight categories after an intensive camp at Patiala

The AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 begins in Goa on October 25 with East Bengal FC facing Dempo SC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant taking on Chennaiyin FC. Top Indian clubs aim to showcase form and team unity in the opener

The need for organisational reforms is more relevant today than ever before as the global body grapples with complex realities of the 21st century

Indian-American state employee Mehul Goswami, 39, was arrested in New York for allegedly working a second full-time job while being paid by the state, defrauding over US$ 50,000. Charged with grand larceny, he faces up to 15 years in prison

India's hopes of leveling the three-match ODI series were dashed as Australia chased down 265 with two wickets in hand. Despite a fighting 73 from Rohit Sharma, India's tactical errors and the absence of Kuldeep Yadav cost them dearly

Four thieves executed a daring daytime heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum, stealing nine priceless imperial jewels worth €88 million. Despite tight security, they escaped on motorbikes. Authorities suspect organised crime involvement, comparing the theft to the 2019 Dresden Green Vault robbery

Saudi Arabia appointed 90-year-old ultraconservative scholar Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as the new grand mufti, replacing the late Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Sheikh. Known for controversial views on Shiites and social issues, his appointment reflects ongoing religious influence despite recent social reforms

US President Donald Trump claimed India would reduce Russian oil imports to “almost nothing” by year-end, crediting talks with PM Modi. He also said he plans to persuade China to follow suit, while defending his controversial tariff policies.

India denounced Pakistan at the UN for defending terrorists as “freedom fighters,” calling it the “epicentre of terrorism.” New Delhi said Islamabad was twisting international law to legitimise cross-border attacks and obstructing a global anti-terrorism treaty for nearly two decades.

US President Donald Trump has cancelled his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing stalled diplomacy and new sanctions on Russian oil exports. Trump said recent talks with Moscow “didn’t feel right” and expressed hope for a future peace deal.

Saudi Arabia has abolished its decades-old Kafala system, granting migrant workers the freedom to change jobs, travel without sponsor consent, and access legal protections. The move, part of Vision 2030, aims to improve labour rights and global perception