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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first woman leaderPublished on: October 21, 2025 4:58 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- Tokyo has made history as Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first-ever female Prime Minister. The 64-year-old leader won a clear majority in both houses of parliament. Her election m... Read More


H-1B visa fee row: Who is exempted, who will pay? All you need to know as Trump admin issues clarification

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The Donald Trump administration on Monday issued a clarification on the H-1B visa fee, a month after it announced a shocking $100,000 charge on the worker visa. In its latest not... Read More


South Korean retailers skip Halloween marketing after Itaewon tragedy, shift focus to Pepero day, year-end sales

Seoul, Oct. 21 -- South Korean retailers are skipping Halloween marketing this year in the wake of the Itaewon crowd crush in 2022, and instead focusing on Pepero Day in November and other year-end pr... Read More


Stay debt-free this Diwali with these five credit card hacks

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The Diwali festive season fills the air with joy and excitement, but for millions of Indian consumers, it also means loosening their purse strings. This trend is clearly reflect... Read More


Five Diwali shopping hacks to avoid the credit card debt hangover

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The Diwali festive season fills the air with joy and excitement, but for millions of Indian consumers, it also means loosening their purse strings. This trend is clearly reflect... Read More


Death toll from dengue crosses 250 so far, 814 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 251 this year. During ... Read More


PCB accused of treating Rizwan 'unfairly' as concerns raised over appointing Shaheen as captain: 'His fitness.'

India, Oct. 21 -- Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir minced no words as he lambasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for giving unfair treatment to Mohammad Rizwan by sacking him as the ODI captain.... Read More


"During Op Sindoor, Bharat upheld righteousness avenged injustice," PM Modi in Deepavali letter to nation

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the citizens of India on the occasion of Deepavali, describing it as a festival brimming with energy and enthusiasm. ... Read More


Dengue: 4 more die; 814 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 251 this year. During ... Read More


"I call them 'Mahalathbandhan'": BJP Bihar Chief Dilip Jaiswal takes jibe at oppn

Patna, Oct. 21 -- Bharatiya Janata Party Bihar President Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday took a jibe at the opposition alliance, stating he doesn't call them Mahagathbandhan, but "Mahalathbandhan". Jaiswal ... Read More