Iran rejects Qatar’s peace plan as fears of new US-Israel strikes grow

'EPIC TROLLING': Chinese glass firm cashes in on France riots with viral break-in video | Watch

Prasidh Krishna ruled out of New Zealand ODIs as BCCI pick replacement

Japan turns to India to test its long-range missiles & attack drones | Gravitas

2.8 million eels gather near an Australian mountain every year. Here's why

Janhvi Kapoor breaks silence on Peddi controversy: 'Should have been more vigilant'

JD Vance contacts Iran hard-liner Mohsen Rezaei to revive peace talks as Trump threatens to resume war: Report

Pakistan closes its airspace to airlines from Taiwan, citing ‘One China’ policy

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu leads but falls short of majority with 85% of ballots counted; Arab parties could hold key

Unclassified report reveals clearest photo of China's secret spaceplane Shenlong

Charging points in Indian trains to be switched off between 11pm to 5am. Here's why

King: Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor to reunite after 15 years for a special song

French President Macron, his wife face setback in defamation case against US influencer

US Midterms 2026: What would Ramaswamy’s win mean for the Indian diaspora

'Donald Trump is an idiot': Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed tears into Trump, calls JD Vance 'soulless' and Pete Hegseth a 'bully'

Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director James Comey, was unlawfully fired as federal prosecutor, judge rules

Police called after 3-year-old scores 10 goals in 12 minutes at Florida youth soccer game

New OTT releases this week (October 26-November 1, 2026): Baththa, Akka, The One About Matthew Perry- 7 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Nepal suspends high-altitude trekking over avalanche, snowfall risk

Baloch rebels kill over 80 Pak troops, Afghan shells blast Pak border in Munir nightmare | Gravitas

Democrats release 53-page dossier on Trump's links with Epstein | Gravitas

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend first reviews out! Ranbir Kapoor, Yash impress, but not everything works

Daler Mehndi row: Subodh Uniyal rejects Mika Singh’s team’s claim that he apologised over Uttarakhand event

India among 130 countries calling for end to US embargo on Cuba at UN

Flavio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's 'elected president' after fleeing to US; Trump says he 'won't get involved'

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar honoured by UAE for courage during Flydubai cockpit attack | VIDEO

Uganda arrests its 'worst serial killer and cannibal' who hacked 38 people to death

Likud claims election ‘stolen’ by Arab parties, demands probe; CEC says reviewing allegations

Doomsday warning? Why governments are warning people to stockpile emergency supplies for 72 hours

WATCH | Barack Obama’s slow-motion mic toss sends internet into a frenzy: ‘That man’s got swagger’

US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged as inflation remains high; Warsh says politics 'played no role' in decision

Turns out, paper straws are the actual devil and can even cause cancer, South Korean study finds

SA vs AUS, 3rd Test: Protea opener Ackerman questions continuing play as SA lose advantage

'I threw Jeffrey Epstein the hell out of Mar-a-Lago': Trump explodes at heckler at Ohio rally

Iran in talks with mediators on 7-day plan; Araghchi says Tehran giving diplomacy a chance

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has intensified protests in New Delhi, demanding electoral reforms and the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Heavy security, barricades and transport restrictions have transformed large parts of the capital into a fortress.

Massive protests turn Indian capital into a fortress

Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid escalating anti-government demonstrations led by PTI supporters. The unrest has triggered clashes, arson and a major security crackdown across the province.


Violent protests erupt across Northwestern Pakistan

Flash floods have swept through Nepal’s Gorkha district, damaging homes, destroying bridges and disrupting local communities. Rescue and relief efforts are underway as authorities assess the scale of the devastation.

Flash floods wreck homes and bridges in Nepal’s Gorkha

Assam’s ‘Akha’ floating clinics are delivering essential medical services to riverine and remote communities that lack easy access to hospitals. The initiative brings doctors, medicines and basic treatment directly to people living along the state’s waterways.


 ‘Akha’ floating clinics bring healthcare to Assam’s remote villages

Why are building collapses a recurring hazard in New Delhi? Will Satya Niketan tragedy lead to implementation of safety laws?


Satya Niketan horror: Who is responsible? 

Once the undisputed kings of hockey, India’s glorious Olympic legacy contrasts with their long World Cup drought, with their only title coming in 1975. As the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup kicks off, the focus is on a new generation hoping to revive India’s hockey dominance and end decades of waiting for World Cup glory.


Can India end five-decade World Cup medal drought?

Five years after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, the war-ravaged nation continues to face a deepening humanitarian crisis, restrictions on women and girls, critical child malnutrition and growing international isolation. Where does Afghanistan stand under Taliban rule, and what challenges does the country face?


Five years of Taliban rule | Where is Afghanistan standing today in the world

In Afghanistan, a recent crackdown by the Taliban on women's clothing has led many female customers to stay home, leaving businesses struggling with declining footfall and falling sales.


Afghanistan: Ramp-up of clothing restrictions has halved turnover in markets 

A devastating fire at an unregistered nursing home in Anguruwatota, western Sri Lanka, killed 13 elderly residents on June 3. Public outrage has intensified after reports revealed that one victim was found chained to a bed, while another resident was untied and rescued from the blaze.


Sri Lanka: Fire Rips Through Care Home 

More than 15 people, including 11 civilians and four security personnel, have been killed in violent clashes between protesters and security forces amid demands for economic relief and governance reforms. As unrest escalated, Islamabad reportedly deployed around 14,000 troops to contain the rapidly deteriorating situation and restore order.


How Asim Munir Is Trying to Crush PoK Protesters 

Kabootarbaazi, the traditional art and sport of pigeon flying, traces its roots to Mughal India, where emperors like Jahangir prized it as a test of skill and prestige. But due to rapid urbanisation, this age-old practice faces an existential threat.

Age-Old Tradition of Pigeon-Rearing Under Threat Due to Rapid Urbanisation

Cross-border shelling from Pakistan has destroyed infrastructure at 22 schools in northeastern Afghanistan. In the border villages, classrooms lie in rubble with scattered books and ruined labs. Displaced students crowd into makeshift camps lacking teachers, supplies, or safety, worsening risks of child labor and early marriage


Dream of Education Upended for Thousands of Afghan Children Amid War With Pakistan

On April 21, 2019, Sri Lanka suffered coordinated suicide bombings on easter sunday, targeting three churches and three luxury hotels, killing around 270 people including 45 foreigners and injuring over 500. Seven years later in 2026, survivors and victims' families continue to demand justice.


7 Years of Easter Bombings: Catholics Mark Anniversary With Candles & Sombre Prayers

At least 11 civilians were killed in a targeted attack on a Shia Muslim gathering near a shrine in Injil district of Herat province, western Afghanistan.

Unidentified gunmen riding motorcycles opened fire on civilians at a picnic spot.


Picnic Spot Near Shia Shrine Targeted by Unidentified Gunmen in Herat District

A fuel crisis fueled by the Iran war is devastating Bangladesh's farmers. Critical diesel supplies for irrigation have dried up right in the heart of the Boro paddy planting season.

Bangladesh Fuel Crisis: Diesel Crunch Disrupts Irrigation Across Farmlands

Nepal's fake rescue racket involves a insurance fraud scheme targeting trekkers in the Himalayas.
Networks of trekking firms, helicopter operators, hospitals and agents stage phony medical emergencies to siphon millions from global insurers.

Fake Medical Emergencies in Nepal | Tour Guides Nexus Exposed

'Basant' a festival associated with flying kites, returns to Pakistan after nearly 20 years of ban. Watch this eport for more details!


Spring Kite-Flying Festival in Lahore

From boycotting the match against India to agreeing to play with its neighbour, a look at how Pakistan made a U-turn for the upcoming match of the T20 World Cup


India-Pakistan Match: Battle on the Field

What the Elections Mean for India and Pakistan?

And Decode the Impact of the Results on the Future of Minorities in Bangladesh. 

Bangladesh Elections 2026: Tight Race Between BNP and Jamaat

Why has Pak failed to curb Baloch insurgency? Balochistan is Pakistan's largest but also poorest province. We take a look at how Balochistan has become one of the biggest pressure points for Islamabad. 


Pakistan’s Balochistan on the Boil | Islamabad on the Edge 

India At This Hour: 

-Delhi Biker Dies After Falling into Pit
- Meghalaya: At Least 30 Dead in Mine Blast
- AAP leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead in Punjab
- Jamshedpur on Alert After Intel Input

Delhi Biker Dies After Falling into Pit | Meghalaya: At Least 30 Dead in Mine Blast  |India This Hour

The Beating the Retreat Ceremony 2026 was held in New Delhi, marking the grand conclusion of India’s Republic Day celebrations. The ceremonial event featured mesmerising military band performances, traditional tunes, and a spectacular display of discipline and patriotism by the Indian armed forces.

Beating the Retreat 2026 in New Delhi | Grand Finale of Republic Day Celebrations

A traditional Pakistani musical instrument got the unesco's intangible cultural heritage tag in the month of December.
Made of clay, the flute-like boreendo's popularity has been on a steady decline among the younger crop of musicians.
Our next story shines a light on the heritage in danger of extinction.

Boreendo: The soul of Sindhhi folk music  | Pakistan's music on UNESCO list

In Pakistan, transgender community are fighting for acceptance. Though the gender affirmation surgery was legalised in 2018, stigma around it continues to persist. Many people from the trans community go under surgeries that are carried out in secrecy and fear.

Transgender Secret Surgeries in Pakistan

Do you know you can buy alcohol in Bangladesh? Though alcohol is banned for Muslims in the country, there is a surprise success story of profits from alcohol sales. This is the story of Bangladesh's only licensed distillery.

Bangladesh's Alcohol Industry a Surprising Success

India is expanding its energy ties with Bhutan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Bhutan this week, where he reaffirmed New Delhi's unwavering support for Thimphu. From attending the Global Peace Prayer Festival to inaugurating the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric project, take a look at how these two South Asian nations are strengthening their bilateral ties.

Strengthening India-Bhutan Friendship