United States has said that India is taking the allegations of a plot to assassinate an American citizen on US soil seriously and this comes after Indian officials met with US State Department and Department of Justice officials to discuss their active investigation into the matter. The probe is related to the alleged Indian involvement in a failed assassination plot against Pro Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Mentioning the ongoing collaboration between the US and India in the case, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted that both countries maintain a strong partnership despite the concerns. Watch in for more details!

Pannun Assassination Plot | India 'Seriously' Probing Assassination Plot: US

As Northeast monsoons lashed parts of South India, several parts of cities like Chennai, Bengaluru are submerged as torrential downpour shows no signs of abating. From across the world, heavy rains have swept parts of Oman and adverse weather conditions have been forecast across many parts. This just goes onto show the devastating impact of climate change globally.

Floods Wreak Havoc in Chennai, Bengaluru and Parts of Oman

The US on Tuesday (Oct 15) sided with its Five Eyes partner Canada over escalating diplomatic row between Ottawa and New Delhi, accusing India of ‘not cooperating’. Canada has accused Indian government and its diplomats of being involved in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, citing an ongoing probe. New Delhi has rubbished these allegations, saying Canada has failed to provide ‘a shred of evidence’ backing up these ‘absurd’ claims.

India-Canada Row: US Urges India To Consider Canada's Allegations Seriously

The Election Commission of India announced that Maharashtra Assembly elections will be held on November 20, while Jharkhand will go to the polls in two phases, on November 13 and 20. The results for both states will be declared on November 23. In Maharashtra, the BJP, in alliance with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, is aiming to return to power. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the BJP is looking to make significant gains and challenge the current political landscape.

Election Date 2024: Maharashtra To Go To Polls On Nov 20, Jharkhand To Vote On Nov 13, 20

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar departed from Islamabad after concluding a "productive" Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit hosted by Pakistan. He thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the hospitality and courtesies.

SCO Summit 2024: Seats of India & Pakistan Foreign Ministers Aligned at SCO Summit

Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai, disrupting normal life and leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Watch for more details!

India: Heavy Rain Lashes Chennai, Schools and Colleges Shut

SCO Summit 2024: Indian EAM Jaishankar Departs From Pakistan After Concluding SCO Meet

Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on Wednesday and focused his speech on regional security, economic cooperation, and counter-terrorism.

SCO Summit 2024: Indian EAM Jaishankar Addresses SCO Council Meeting in Islamabad

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s campaign against India escalates. Canada-India diplomatic war comes down to sanctions against later. Canada's Foreign Minister says ‘everything on the table’ when asked about sanctions on India. The rift intensified after Canada accused India of promoting criminal activities on its soil. Relations have nosedived since Canada notified the expulsion of six Indian diplomats. Watch to know more!

India-Canada Row: Canadian Foreign Minister Hints At Sanctions As Ties Nosedive | WION Originals

German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann switched to Electric Vehicle with sustainability in mind and marked the occasion with Indian customs and rituals as he smashed a coconut and tied 'nimbu-mirchi' (lemon and chillies) in his new car.

German envoy performs Indian rituals after buying new EV; ties 'lemon and chillies', smashes coconut

Pakistan is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024 in Islamabad. Indian EAM S Jaishankar is also in Islamabad to attend the summit. It is the first time in nearly a decade that an Indian Foreign Minister has traveled to Pakistan even as the ties remain tense between the two neighbors. Watch to know more.

SCO Summit 2024: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Indian EAM S Jaishankar at SCO Summit Venue

SCO Summit 2024: Jaishankar Becomes First Indian Foreign Minister to Visit Pak In A Decade

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in Islamabad as Pakistan hosts the 23rd SCO Summit. It is the first time in nearly a decade that an Indian Foreign Minister has traveled to Pakistan even as the ties remain tense between the two neighbors. Watch to know more.

Pakistan Hosts Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Islamabad

India's soaring food inflation is leaving school children hungry while the rich-poor divide widens. Nearly two years of high prices have shrunk lunch portions in government schools, where millions of impoverished students rely on meals to meet their basic nutritional needs.

Inflation Leaves India's Students Undernourished

An inquiry committee from India is set to visit the United States on Tuesday, October 15, to investigate American claims about the involvement of an Indian government official in an alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, according to a statement released by the US Department of State on Monday.

Indian inquiry team heads to US to probe 'foiled' assassination plot against Khalistani leader Pannun

Considering the extremely heavy rainfall predicted over Chennai and its three adjoining districts on Wednesday (Oct 16), the Tamil Nadu Government has requested that 13 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams be on standby for deployment. Accordingly, the NDRF has readied 13 teams, with 30 personnel each, for immediate deployment. Watch in for more details!

Chennai Rain Alert: Chief Minister MK Stalin Convenes Meeting To Review Preparedness

India announced its decision to withdraw its high commissioner and several "targeted" diplomats and officials from Canada in response to Ottawa's efforts to link them to an investigation into the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Trudeau's Hostility Towards India Has Long Been In Evidence: MEA

Seven Indian flights received bomb threats on Tuesday after fake bomb threat calls, and two of them made emergency landings. New Delhi-Chicago Air India flight was diverted to Canada's Iqaluit airport.

Bomb Threats Disrupt 7 Indian Flights, Prompt Emergency Landings

Amidst growing unpopularity domestically, experts and reports suggest that the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic rift is an intentional tactic by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold on to his post, as a distraction for his government’s shortcomings. Leading to the question is Trudeau desperate to survive with pro-Khalistan political games?

Trudeau Desperate to Survive With Pro-Khalistan Political Games

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday exchanged pleasantries with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, hours after landing in the Pakistani capital to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

SCO Summit 2024: Indian EAM Jaishankar Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: India Expels 6 Canadian Diplomats Including Its Top Envoy

In the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic row, India has recalled six of its diplomats from Canada. This move comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries following a series of disagreements over political and security issues. The withdrawal of the diplomats signals a further deterioration in bilateral relations. Both nations have been engaged in a diplomatic standoff, and the recall of Indian officials is seen as a significant response to the strained ties. The situation continues to evolve as both governments navigate the challenges in their relationship.

India-Canada Row: India Recalls 6 Diplomats From Canada

India: Tamil Nadu On High Alert For Heavy Rains In Next Four Days

The Indian government has rejected the claims of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who accused India of backing criminal activities in Canada in a fresh statement on Monday amid a massive diplomatic row.

India-Canada Row: India Rejects Trudeau's Evidence Claims in Nijjar Case

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