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From Riyadh to Islamabad: The new nuclear umbrella and Asean's lesson - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 20 -- When Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed their Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement on September 17, 2025, they did more than cement bilateral ties. They anchored the Kingdom's se... Read More


"Weakness of our diplomacy": Sachin Pilot slams government on US' H-1B visa move

Jaipur, Sept. 20 -- Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday criticised the US move to impose USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications and also targeted the Modi government, saying "unilateral action... Read More


Zubeen Garg death: Conflicting reports hog limelight

Guwahati, Sept. 20 -- Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, best known nationwide for his 2006 hit Ya Ali, passed away in Singapore on Friday at the age of 52. The singer had travelled to the island n... Read More


H-1B visa fee hike: Will Trump admin extend September 21 deadline? Several Indians on H-1B Visa stranded

H-1B visa fee hike, Sept. 20 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday, 19 September 2025, signed a proclamation titled 'Restriction on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers' which imposed a H-1B visa fe... Read More


NA Chairman's trip strengthens Vietnam-Malaysia ties, AIPA cooperation

Hanoi, Sept. 20 -- National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man's official visit to Malaysia and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly has left strong imp... Read More


Yogi's biopic 'Ajey' hits theatres, draws praise from audience

Lucknow, Sept. 20 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath's biopic, "Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi", hit theatres across Uttar Pradesh on Friday. Directed by Ravindra Gautam and adapted from Shantanu Gu... Read More


Landmark WTO deal shifts course in global effort to curb overfishing

France, Sept. 20 -- A global deal to protect fish stocks that billions of people rely on for food and jobs came into force this week after more than 20 years of talks. Governments have agreed to stop ... Read More


Aao, ab laut chalen: Radhika Gupta asks Indian workers in US to return home amid Trump's latest H1B fees stance

India, Sept. 20 -- Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta advised Indians working in the US to return home amid the signing of the proclamation requiring companies seeking H-1B worker visas to pay a ... Read More


Cosmo Films expands MENA presence at SGI Dubai 2025

India, Sept. 20 -- Cosmo Films, a global leader in specialty films for packaging, laminating, and labelling applications, will showcase a range of print and packaging solutions at the 28th edition of ... Read More


Xi, Trump vow stronger cooperation, stress peaceful coexistence in phone talks

, Sept. 20 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has said China and the United States can achieve mutual success and shared prosperity if both sides work together in the spirit of respect, peaceful coexiste... Read More