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Hamas frees 20 hostages, returns 4 bodiesPublished on: October 14, 2025 4:18 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- Hamas has handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while releasing 20 living captives as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. The exchange marks a significant developme... Read More


WFP reaffirms commitment to food aid for 1.3mn Rohingyas

, Oct. 14 -- Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Carl Skau has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to mobilising food assistance for 1.3 million Rohingya refugees sheltered in B... Read More


"Shifting geopolitical currents underpin UN action": COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi highlights challenges to global peacekeeping

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday highlighted the challenges faced by global peacekeeping missions amid over 56 active conflicts involving 19 nations. Flagg... Read More


"Hang my head in shame": Javed Akhtar furious over "reverent" welcome given to Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi at Deoband

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, known for his outspoken political views, expressed his dismay over the "reverent" reception extended to Afghan Foreign Minister and senior Taliban lea... Read More


Pakistan faces coldest winter in decades amid post-flood crisisPublished on: October 14, 2025 4:11 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- Pakistan is expected to experience one of its coldest winters in decades due to the La Nina climate phenomenon. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affa... Read More


Indian Auto Ancillary Industry in 2025: Moving from the Backstage to the Global Center Stage

India, Oct. 14 -- While much of the attention in the Indian automotive sector goes to the shiny vehicles rolling off assembly lines, a much larger and more seismic change is taking place behind the cu... Read More


MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead Indian delegation for 19th NAM Mid-Term Ministerial

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh, will be leading the Indian delegation for the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of th... Read More


Israel-Hamas peace deal signedPublished on: October 14, 2025 4:07 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- The leaders of US, Egypt, Turkiye and Qatar have signed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas during a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Addressing the ceremony following... Read More


PM Modi, Mongolian President plant saplings under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa jointly planted a sapling at Hyderabad House in a symbolic gesture of environmental conservation. B... Read More


Pak-Afghan border closed for second day amid tensionsPublished on: October 14, 2025 4:04 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- The Chaman border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained completely closed for the second consecutive day on Monday as tensions soared following deadly cross-border cl... Read More