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Israeli hostages may be released as early as Saturday after Gaza ceasefire deal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Israeli hostages may be released as early as Saturday (Oct 11) under a US plan to end the war in Gaza and the country's military will complete the first part of a partial withdraw... Read More


Sensex spurts 270 pts; oil & gas shares advance

Mumbai, Oct. 9 -- The headline equity benchmarks traded with minor gains in early afternoon trade mirroring positive global cues. Investors will monitor the quarterly business updates, IPOs activity a... Read More


Timeline: Key Moments from Gaza War to Trump's Announced Ceasefire DealPublished on: October 9, 2025 12:00 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, marking the first significant breakthrough in more t... Read More


Gaza peace talks appear to gain momentum on the war's anniversary

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Peace talks between Israel and Hamas resumed at an Egyptian resort city on Tuesday, the two-year anniversary of the militant group's surprise attack on Israel that started the war... Read More


2.5 kg RDX seized in Jalandhar; ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa terror module busted, two arrested

Chandigarh, Oct. 9 -- Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence unit has foiled a major terror plot with the recovery of 2.5 kg of RDX from Jalandhar and the arrest of two suspects linked to an ISI-backed ... Read More


Stocks to buy: Nagaraj Shetti recommends IDFC First Bank, NALCO shares to buy

Stock market today, Oct. 9 -- The Indian stock market began slightly elevated on Thursday, with initial trading reflecting modest increases across both indices. At 12:10 IST, the NSE Nifty 50 was at 2... Read More


Global climate crisis intensifies

India, Oct. 9 -- As vulnerable nations face existential threats, the upcoming UN CoP 30 summit in Belem confronts the critical question: can global leaders finally rise to the climate challenge, or wi... Read More


ICT issues arrest warrants for Hasina, Tarique Siddique

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) yesterday issued arrest warrants against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her former security and defence adviser Major General (retd) ... Read More


'India restrains Hasina from political speeches'

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Indian government has reportedly asked former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to refrain from making political statements, according to South Asia affairs expert Prof Radh... Read More


Dozens killed as Pakistani army, fighters clash near Afghan border

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Eleven military personnel have been killed in a gunfight with armed fighters in the country's northwest, according to the Pakistani army.The gun battle erupted early on Wednesday duri... Read More