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Netanyahu 'determined' to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages

Jerusalem, Oct. 17 -- Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told a memorial for victims of the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023 that he is "determined" to secure the return of the dead host... Read More


No scam too large to punish: Why Asean, the US, and Interpol must act together - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 17 -- When the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three Singaporeans and 17 Singapore-registered entities this week for their alleged links to a massiv... Read More


Lenskart To Raise INR 300 Cr From Radhakishan Damani, SBI MF In Pre-IPO Round

India, Oct. 17 -- IPO-bound Lenskart is close to raising INR 250 Cr to INR 300 Cr in a pre-IPO round from DMart founder Radhakishan Damani and SBI Mutual Fund, sources told Inc42. As per its DRHP, Le... Read More


Indian stock market: 10 things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, Trump-Putin talks to Infosys Q2 results

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a cautious note on Friday, following weakness in global markets on rising US-China trade t... Read More


'No Kings' protests: Here's everything about the demonstrations across NYC and Hudson Valley on 18 October

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Scores of Americans will be taking to the streets on 18 October for the second round of "No Kings" protests. With more than 2,600 rallies planned across the United States, the de... Read More


Government recalls 11 envoys appointed by Oli administration

Kathmandu, Oct. 17 -- The government on Thursday recalled eleven ambassadors appointed by the former administration led by KP Sharma Oli and asked them to return by November 6. However, a few others ... Read More


Lakki Marwat operation: 8 Terrorists dead, weapons capturedPublished on: October 17, 2025 6:25 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Security forces launched a major operation in Sultan Khel, Lakki Marwat, on October 16. Acting on intelligence, they targeted militants linked to the Afghan Taliban. The Pakistan ... Read More


Indian firms look to localise pharma production in Russia

Moscow, Oct. 17 -- The Russian market is attracting growing interest from Indian pharmaceutical companies exploring opportunities to establish production facilities across various regions of the count... Read More


Pakistan violates ceasefire with airstrikes in Afghanistan; 6 killed, 7 injured

Kabul, Oct. 17 -- At least six people, including two children, were killed and seven others wounded in a series of airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in Afghanistan's southeastern Paktika province, mark... Read More


Dalal Street bulls tighten grip as Nifty 50 breaks above 25,700. Can it touch a new record high soon?

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Indian stock market extended its gains to the third consecutive session on Friday, October 17, supported by a mix of positive factors that pushed key indices to fresh one-yea... Read More