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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


Book review: Jayanti Ranganathan's Sugar Daddy is a provocative, pacy murder mystery for the modern reader

India, Oct. 12 -- A murder, a millionaire, and a woman half his age: author Jayanti Ranganathan's latest Hindi novel Sugar Daddy opens with all the makings of a sensational crime story. But beneath it... Read More


As a Mumbaikar, inspite of challenges, I am proud of BMC's service quality

India, Oct. 12 -- Dr Bhushan Gagrani, commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) - one of the country's largest and richest civic bodies -- and a Mumbai resident for 25 years reflect... Read More


Hindutva groups halt screening of Marathi film 'Manache Shlok' in Pune, alleging insult to Saint Samarth Ramdas

India, Oct. 12 -- Screenings of the newly released Marathi film Manache Shlok were halted across several theatres in Pune on Saturday after Hindutva organisations protested, alleging that the film's t... Read More


UN chief to attend Gaza peace summit in Egypt

, Oct. 12 -- General Antonio Guterres will travel to Egypt on Monday to attend the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit for Peace, the office of the UN Secretary-General said Saturday. "The Secretary-General is tr... Read More


Goa Tourism Minister challenges timing and motive behind Rama Kankonkar's latest statement

Goa, Oct. 12 -- Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has raised questions over activist Rama Kankonkar's change in statement regarding his assault, particularly the timing and possible political motives... Read More