International
Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russian air defenses were responsible for the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in December 2024, which killed 38 people. He said the missiles did not directly hit the aircraft but exploded nearby while targeting Ukrainian drones. How the Incident Happened The jet, flying from Baku to […]
International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed former U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him for brokering the recently signed Gaza ceasefire deal. Netanyahu even shared an AI-generated image of Trump receiving the award, saying, “He deserves it.” Gaza Ceasefire Agreement The ceasefire, reached under Trump’s mediation, outlines a
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When Ola Electric announced that it had secured certification for its rare-earth-free ferrite motor at the Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) in Tamil Nadu, the headlines naturally revolved around scooters. After all, Ola’s flagship is the S1 series, and its 7 kW and 11 kW motor variants fit neatly into the two-wheeler and small three-wheeler […]
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G. Ranganathan, the owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, has been arrested in Chennai over the deaths of children linked to the consumption of Coldrif cough syrup. Authorities confirmed that the arrest followed evidence of toxic contamination in the medicine. Toxic Contamination Found Laboratory tests revealed that Coldrif batches contained diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic
International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement brokered by Donald Trump, praising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. Modi also expressed hope for the prompt release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. Modi’s Statement In a message posted on X, Modi wrote: “We welcome the agreement […]
National
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in New Delhi on October 9 for a six-day trip, becoming the first senior Taliban leader to visit India since the group’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. The External Affairs Ministry extended a “warm welcome,” marking a notable shift in India’s engagement strategy. Travel Ban Waiver Granted Muttaqi […]