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Indian markets open with modest gains, over peace deal between Israel and Hamas: Experts

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The Indian stock market opened slightly higher on Thursday, with early trade showing modest gains across the two indices. At 9:17 am, the NSE Nifty 50 stood at 25,076.70, up by 30... Read More


UK to Saudi Arabia: World leaders from hail Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

India, Oct. 9 -- World leaders on Thursday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, which could help bring an end to the two-year war in Gaza. Hamas... Read More


UK to Saudi Arabia: World leaders hail Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

India, Oct. 9 -- World leaders on Thursday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, which could help bring an end to the two-year war in Gaza. Hamas... Read More


Starmer fires back: UK PM rejects Trump's 'dead economy' dig

Goa, Oct. 9 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during his first visit to India, praised the country's economic rise and dismissed US President Donald Trump's earlier remark labelling India's economy a... Read More


Taliban foreign min to visit Taj, Deoband after talks with EAM

India, Oct. 9 -- New Delhi Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will pack in trips to the Darul Uloom Deoband seminary and the Taj Mahal during his six-day visit to India, which will see him ho... Read More


Taliban FM Amir Khan Muttaqi to visit Taj Mahal, Deoband seminary after talks with Jaishankar

India, Oct. 9 -- Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will pack in trips to the Darul Uloom Deoband seminary and the Taj Mahal during his six-day visit to India, which will see him holding talks... Read More


Greta Thunberg alleges torture in Israeli detentionPublished on: October 9, 2025 3:45 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Swedish activist Greta Thunberg alleged on Tuesday that she and other detainees of the Gaza flotilla were subjected to torture in the Israeli prison they were held. Thunberg told ... Read More


Mekong Delta emerging as plastic waste "hotspot", experts warn

Can Tho, Oct. 9 -- The Mekong Delta is becoming a "hotspot" for single-use plastic waste, which accounts for up to 72% of total plastic waste in the region, according to a recent study. In Can Tho, t... Read More


UN report urges responsible financing in energy transition minerals

India, Oct. 9 -- The financial system underpinning mineral exploration and mining must be reformed to ensure responsible investment and a fair clean energy transition, according to a new report from t... Read More


Japanese markets surge to record highs

Mumbai, Oct. 9 -- Japanese markets soared to reach new record highs as the yen held steady after touching its weakest level against the dollar since February. The Nikkei average jumped 1.77 percent t... Read More