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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 10) spoke at the ASEAN-India Summit held in Vientiane, Laos, where he stressed how India's Act East policy has strengthened its longstanding ties with ASEAN nations. He also highlighted the importance of India-ASEAN collaboration, especially amid current global challenges. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a 10-point plan to strengthen the comprehensive India-ASEAN partnership. he presented the plan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit at Laos on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

The recent decisions by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates have sparked a wave of optimism within the US banking sector. As financial institutions navigate a landscape marked by economic uncertainty, these cuts are expected to provide a significant boon, enhancing profitability and providing much-needed stability in the US banking sector, as detailed in a report by CNBC.

Eighteen people attending the Stuttgart state opera in Germany sought medical help for severe nausea after watching a performance that featured live body piercings, explicit sexual scenes, and a combination of real and fake blood.

There has been ongoing speculation about whether Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet (Google's parent company), might be forced to break up Google due to increasing regulatory pressure. Governments, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, have scrutinized Google for its dominance in search, advertising, and other digital services, accusing it of anti-competitive practices. Antitrust lawsuits and investigations have raised the possibility of breaking up the tech giant to foster competition. While Pichai has defended Google's practices, arguing that its services benefit consumers, the growing calls for tech regulation mean a forced breakup remains a potential outcome, though not yet certain.

An Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit Rafida School in central Gaza, which was sheltering displaced people, killing at least 28 and injuring 54 others, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The school, located near the Palestine Red Crescent Society headquarters in Deir Al-Balah, became the target of the strike. Gaza's Health Ministry condemned the attack, calling it a "new massacre" and reported that the victims were taken to nearby hospitals. Al Jazeera confirmed the casualties, emphasizing the devastating impact on civilians in the conflict-ridden area.

The selectors of the Indian men’s national team will have a good headache in the coming days after reports emerged of Rohit Sharma’s unavailability for the first Test in Perth against Australia next month.

Former United States President Barack Obama on Thursday (Oct 10) made his first appearance on the campaign trail for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris urged men in particular to support the vice president and not make any "excuses".

Nottingham Forest have been fined 750,000 pounds ($979,500) and warned for misconduct in relation to a social media post criticising the referee after their Premier League defeat by Everton last season, the Football Association said on Friday.

This report explores India's consumer confidence as the festive season gets busier with some of the country's largest spending spikes expected soon. But can the spending boom support India's growing economy? Watch to know more.

Amitabh Bachchan turned 82 today! (Oct 11) To make his day special and memorable, some Big B fans from Poland gave a musical tribute to the megastar who described it as the "most revered gift".

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.

A 94th-minute winner by Vangelis Pavlidis gave Greece a 2-1 victory on Thursday against England in a Nations League clash overshadowed by the death of Greek player George Baldock on the eve of the game, while Italy were held to a draw by Belgium.

The US state of Wisconsin plays a disproportionate role in deciding whether Democrats or Republicans will win the White House in November. Take a look at this ground report from Wisconsin in this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges starting on May 5, a U.S. judge decided during a hearing on Thursday, and the jailed hip-hop mogul blew kisses to his family in the courtroom afterward.

Tehran has told Gulf Arab states it would be "unacceptable" if they allowed use of their airspace or military bases against Iran and warned that any such move would draw a response, a senior Iranian official said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the first leader to speak at the 19th East Asia Summit on Friday following the host and the incoming chair Lao PDR, has termed the Summit as an "important pillar" of India's Act East Policy.

Nigerian security forces have intensified efforts to drive out bandits from rural regions, reclaiming territories that had been plagued by violence and criminal activities. These bandit groups, responsible for kidnappings, looting, and terrorizing local populations, have faced increased military operations aimed at restoring safety and stability. The government’s actions are part of a broader strategy to combat insecurity in affected areas, allowing displaced communities to begin returning to their homes. While progress is being made, challenges remain as authorities work to maintain control and prevent the resurgence of these criminal elements.

Sourabh Chandrakar, who used to be a juice vendor in the Indian state of Chattisgarh's Bhilai, is expected to be extradited to India after his arrest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an alleged $713 million betting scam.

Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri-starrer Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video gets some points right but misses the mark in many ways. What's right and what's wrong? Read on to find out.