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Govt shutdown may cost economy $15 bn a week: Report

Washington, Oct. 16 -- The ongoing US federal government shutdown could cost the American economy as much as $15 billion per week, a Reuters report said, citing a Treasury official. A Treasury officia... Read More


Supreme Court upholds work rights for H-4 visa holders

New York, Oct. 16 -- In a significant ruling this week, the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a 2015 rule that allows spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States, as per a Re... Read More


Trump says he stopped 8 wars in 8 months, credits 'tariff power' for India-Pakistan peace

India, Oct. 16 -- US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for brokering peace between India and Pakistan, this time saying he used trade tariffs as leverage to stop a potential conflic... Read More


UNESCO adopts Vietnam's initiative on int'l decade on culture for sustainable development

Paris, Oct. 16 -- The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has approved Vietnam's initiative proposing that the United Nations (UN) consider... Read More


At UNTCC conclave, Jaishankar emphasises India's commitment to women in peacekeeping

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has emphasised India's commitment to the United Nations' Women, Peace, and Security agenda, recalling that the country hosted the first Inter... Read More


KEC International gains on bagging Rs 1,038-cr substation order in Saudi Arabia

Mumbai, Oct. 16 -- Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International commented, "We are delighted with the successive order wins in our T&D business. In a landmark achievement, we have secured our largest e... Read More


Panicked Pakistan seeks Trump's intervention for truce with Afghanistan, blames India for proxy war

Islamabad, Oct. 16 -- Unsure of the fragile ceasefire with the Taliban, Pakistan has sought US President Donald Trump's intervention to alleviate tensions after border clashes with Afghanistan, which ... Read More


"Great progress" made during Trump-Putin phone call, says White House Press Secretary Leavitt

Washington, Oct. 16 -- US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a "very good and productive" telephonic conversation on Thursday (local time), lasting "over two hours", duri... Read More


Pakistan hits back after India-fueled Afghan assault, says PM ShehbazPublished on: October 16, 2025 8:34 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Afghan Taliban attacked Pakistan under India's influence. He stated that Pakistan was forced to respond strongly. Speaking at a federal cabi... Read More


UN still reflects "realities of 1945, not of 2025": Jaishankar calls for urgent reforms at UNTCC chiefs conclave

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called for urgent and decisive reform of the United Nations, warning that the institution risks "irrelevance" and "eroding legi... Read More