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Asian Games: Table tennis player Ghorpade bows out after losing to world No. 3 Miwa Harimoto

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept. 26 -- India's Yashaswini Ghorpade's women's singles campaign came to an end at the Asian Games 2026 after she lost 1-4 to Japan's world No. 3 Miwa Harimoto in the third round here ... Read More


India Calls for Stronger Global Pandemic Preparedness at UN Meeting

Srinagar, Sept. 26 -- India has called for stronger international cooperation and sustained efforts to improve the world's ability to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics. Speaking at ... Read More


Pakistan's Diplomatic Hour: The Promise and Peril of Becoming the Region's BridgePublished on: September 26, 2026 2:00 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- Pakistan may have spent much of UN week enjoying the unusual luxury of being wanted in several rooms at once. By Friday, however, the bill for that privilege was beginning to arr... Read More


Can China Abandon Pakistan? (Part II)Published on: September 26, 2026 1:52 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- Part I argued that India's rise and its intensifying strategic competition with China are important reasons for Beijing to maintain its "all-weather friendship" with Pakistan. Ye... Read More


UAE delegation stays during Netanyahu's UN speech, sparks debate

New York, Sept. 26 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation remained in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) chamber during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address on Thursday, S... Read More


Pakistan among first five countries selected for COP31 climate finance implementation initiativePublished on: September 26, 2026 1:36 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 26 -- Pakistan has been selected among the first five pilot countries for a new COP31 initiative aimed at helping developing countries translate their climate commitments into finance-... Read More


11-year-old gold medallist makes history, teenage stars emerge: Aichi-Nagoya proves age is no barrier at Asian Games

India, Sept. 26 -- "Age is just a number" is often used when senior athletes turn back the clock, offer glimpses of their past glories or silence recent criticism with a stirring performance. Strange... Read More


Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in 7 days: 3 conditions it has set for Trump

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations on its nuclear programme within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports... Read More


Rupee gains from FCNR (B) boost reverse in September amid higher crude oil prices: RBI bulletin

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- The Indian rupee's gains earlier in September, supported by FCNR (B) deposit flows under the Reserve Bank of India's concessional swap window, were reversed in the latter part o... Read More


Russia-Ukraine War Latest Live News: Peace Talks Show Little Progress as Rubio Signals Limited Ceasefire, Lavrov Rejects Pause in Fighting After UN Diplomacy

India, Sept. 26 -- Russia-Ukraine War Latest Live News: Diplomatic efforts at the UN General Assembly produced limited movement on the Russia-Ukraine war, with discussions focusing on a possible limit... Read More