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Chinese woman calls off wedding, shocks ex-fiance by demanding $4,200 'hugging fee'

India, Oct. 12 -- A woman in central China has drawn widespread attention on social media after demanding a "hugging fee" from her former fiance following the cancellation of their wedding. (Also rea... Read More


Modi Govt's anti-infiltration 3D policy is 'Detect, Delete, Deport': Rohiin Chandan

Jammu, Oct. 12 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rohiin Chandan today emphasized the Modi government's resolute commitment to addressing the critical issue of illegal infiltration through its com... Read More


"Saira ji thought I was worthy enough," says SRK as he accepts Cine Icon Award for Dilip Kumar

Ahmedabad, Oct. 12 -- The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025, in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism, paid a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar by posthumously awarding him the Cine Icon ... Read More


9,500 people still missing in Gaza: Civil Defense

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Gaza-based Civil Defense said Saturday that it has received reports of 9,500 missing persons since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Oct. 7, 2023. In a statement, Mah... Read More


Qataris headed for Gaza summit killed in Egypt as their car flips near Sharm El-Sheikh

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Three Qataris died in a car accident on Saturday while travelling to Egypt's Red Sea resort, Sharm el-Sheikh, health officials said. Two additional people were injured when their... Read More


Continuing silence on NMIA name sparks anger, fuels political storm

India, Oct. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pointed silence on naming the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) after farmers' leader D B Patil, during its grand inauguration on Wednesday, has... Read More


Hamas takes risky bet on Trump-brokered Gaza ceasefirePublished on: October 12, 2025 5:44 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- CAIRO - Hamas' decision to release all hostages under a Trump-brokered ceasefire has stunned regional observers, marking a major gamble based on trust in the former US president's... Read More


A reading of Qurratulain Hyder's work focuses on struggles of women performers

India, Oct. 12 -- Urdu writer Qurratulain Hyder's (1927-2007) novella 'Agle Janam Mohe Bitiyan Na Kijo' ('Don't have me reborn as a daughter in my next life') doesn't mince words. It's powerful, poeti... Read More


Lakme Fashion Week 2025: Tarun Tahiliani redefines 'India-Modern' with his groundbreaking Tasva collection

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- On Day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, Tarun Tahiliani reminded India why he continues to define what modern Indian couture means. His clothes walked like whispers, structured ye... Read More


Goa Police dismiss Rama Kankonkar's allegations against CM Sawant

Goa, Oct. 12 -- Goa Police on Sunday dismissed activist Rama Kankonkar's claim that he suspected Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte of involvement in the attack on him, no... Read More