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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia. This is the first meeting between the two leaders in five years.

Indian politician turned wrestler Babita Phogat has taken a dig at producers of Aamir Khan starrer Dangal after lifting the lid on the amount her family was paid.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia after wrapping up a visit to Israel where he urged leaders to use opportunity to end war in Gaza created by the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Watch this report for more details!

Turmeric is a common spice in Indian households and has also been a part of Ayurvedic remedies for centuries. It contains curcuminoids, compounds which are known to have medicinal properties.

The depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall on the states of Odisha and West Bengal on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

A day after China held a live-fire exercise near the Taiwan strait, Taipe says it detected a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailing towards the disputed waters. Watch in for more details!

Staff personnel test a robotic dog that will be used to haul heavy goods, including garbage, at the Mount Tai scenic region in Tai'an, Shandong Province, on October 21, 2024.

India is facing a significant skills shortage as it attempts to capitalise on its demographic dividend. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has highlighted the challenge of skilling the country’s young workforce, pointing out that graduates often lack the skills required by employers. Watch in for more details!

Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest.

Rohit Sharma-led India lost the first Test to New Zealand by eight wickets on Day 5 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Sunday (Oct 20). Ahead of the second Test, in Pune starting Oct 24, the Indian team management would consider changing the playing XI.

Ahead of the second and penultimate Test versus India, in Pune, New Zealand have been dealt with a big setback as star batter Kane Williamson continues to sit out.

India will take on New Zealand in the second and penultimate Test at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Thursday (Oct 23) with an aim to keep the three-match Test series alive.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken for almost two and a half hours on Tuesday in Jerusalem, in a discussion described as "friendly and productive" by the PM's office.

India are set to host New Zealand in the second and penultimate Test, at the MCA Stadium in Pune, starting on Thursday (Oct 24). With an eight-wicket defeat in the series opener, in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma-led hosts are desperate to level the series.

As Rohit Sharma-led India gear up for the second and penultimate Test versus New Zealand, in Pune, Hitman won hearts with his gesture for a special fan. The fan was patiently waiting for India's practice session to end, at the MCA Stadium in Pune, and caught hold of Rohit as he was entering the Indian dressing room.

The G7 intends to finalize a $50 billion loan for Ukraine by the end of October. The European Commission has stated that the Group of Seven (G7) countries hope to secure a political agreement on the $50 billion loan for Ukraine by the end of this month so that the funds can be accessible before the end of the year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed offers by BRICS leaders to mediate in the Ukraine conflict and told them Moscow's forces were advancing on the battlefield, his spokesman said Wednesday.

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A 15-year-old boy has been detained after allegedly killing five members of his family and injuring another at a Fall City home in Washington, authorities said on Tuesday, October 22.

Over 30 countries have expressed a desire to join the BRICS, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday addressing a meeting of the grouping. Addressing world leaders at the Plenary Session of the 16th BRICS Summit, Putin said the group would discuss its expansion at the meeting but that it was important to strike a balance in any expansion, Reuters news agency reported.