Police reports of violence against elderly people aged 67 and older have been steadily increasing in recent years. So far this year, 31 cases have been reported — already exceeding the total for all of last year, when there were 18.

Jammu and Kashmir police have intensified operations against terror support networks and the Jamaat-e-Islami, conducting extensive searches and questioning over 500 individuals in Kulgam. This crackdown follows the unearthing of a «white-collar» terror network. Authorities also ordered the attachment of a lawyer's Srinagar home in connection with a 2009 case involving anti-India speeches.

India's cabinet has approved increased royalty rates for graphite, zirconium, caesium, and rubidium to boost domestic mining and production. This move aims to enhance energy and supply chain security amidst a global scramble for critical minerals. The new ad valorem royalty structure, particularly for graphite, is expected to unlock significant mineral resources, including associated critical minerals like lithium.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed a 31-member parliamentary committee to scrutinize three bills concerning the removal of PMs, CMs, and ministers under arrest for 30 days. Most opposition parties boycotted the panel, citing constitutional and federalism concerns, with only three opposition MPs joining. The bills propose disqualification upon 30 consecutive days of arrest for serious criminal charges.

India has achieved a remarkable 21% drop in TB cases, yet still represents a quarter of global infections. Intensified national efforts have significantly boosted diagnosis and treatment coverage, with success rates now exceeding the global average. This progress, despite the persistent challenge, highlights India's commitment to eradicating the disease.

Just a fortnight before a crucial Budget, Keir Starmer has been plunged deeper into chaos  by an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.

In his view, a full-scale confrontation is brewing between independent anti-corruption agencies and Zelensky’s inner circle, the consequences of which could be severe

The spokesman noted that Russia wants to make quicker progress on settling the conflict and is waiting for the US to demonstrate its readiness

The intergovernmental talks may discuss an agreement on the creation of a free trade zone between India and the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as other key issues of bilateral cooperation, the FIEO chief said

The relevance of such a step is increasing amid inflammatory calls on Georgia coming from outside to use military force to return the ‘breakaway regions,’ as well as NATO’s undisguised plans to ‘develop’ this nation, including conducting drills and other military training activities on its territory," the Russian Foreign Ministry said

It will lead to expanded trade and increased investment on both sides, FIEO Director General and CEO Ajay Sahai noted

Now is the moment to ensure your household finances and long-term investments are sufficiently robust to withstand Rachel Reeves' attack.

Prosecutors in Milan have opened an investigation into Italian tourists who allegedly paid £70,000 to shoot innocent people in 'human safari' hunting trips to Sarajevo, with extra charged to kill children.

TEHRAN – The vice president of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has represented Iran at the 26th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-26).

TEHRAN – According to a recent survey, 83.8 percent of people in the country tend to benefit from Iranian traditional medicine, the director of the health ministry’s Persian medicine office has said.

TEHRAN – Thanks to developing neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and training more than 400 experts in the field in the country, the country has managed to lower the infant mortality rate from 30 deaths to 7 deaths per 1,000 live births over the past forty years, an expert at the Iranian Neonatal Health Congress has said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appearing at a G-7 gathering in Canada, faces renewed questions about America’s foreign policy aims.

Authorities say 46 kilograms of the drug was recovered in late September after running search warrants in the southwestern Ontario border city.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath lauded Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's role in unifying India, drawing parallels with PM Modi's vision for a 'Shreshth India'. He asserted that those compromising national security will face consequences, highlighting recent developments like the Statue of Unity and grand temples in Kashi and Ayodhya as testaments to this new resolve and India's embracing of its heritage.

US President Donald Trump has urged the Israeli government to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian military has made new gains to the south of Mirnograd, advancing on the encircled Ukrainian-held Donbass city Read Full Article at RT.com

A major corruption scheme within Ukraine’s energy sector, involving one of Vladimir Zelensky’s associates, has seen two ministers resign Read Full Article at RT.com

Al-Sharaa’s visit to Washington was hailed as historic – yet behind the smiles lie sanctions, red lines, and a fragile balance of power Read Full Article at RT.com

Syria has strategic interests with Russia and relies on its UN Security Council vote, President Ahmed al-Sharaa has told the Washington Post Read Full Article at RT.com

Indian Railways is now holding zonal officials accountable for training contractual staff on proper garbage disposal from moving trains. This directive follows a viral video, emphasizing that catering and housekeeping personnel are largely responsible. Senior supervisors will conduct immediate sensitization sessions, aiming to cover all trains within a month. The railway board seeks feedback on onboard disposal challenges.

The military-heavy 2nd District is among the most consistently divided in the country, flipping between parties four times since 2008.

A bill to end the shutdown will be taken up by the House this week, but airlines and experts warn that it will take time before operations return to normal.

In a 2011 email, the disgraced financier wrote to Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump had “spent hours at my house” with one of Epstein’s victims.

The emails, released by Democrats on Wednesday, reveal that Epstein referred to Trump in correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell and the author Michael Wolff.

[Premium Times] The delegation was also received at the Nigerian High Commission in London by Ambassador Mohammed Maidugu, who is serving as the Acting High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

[RFI] A Gabon court on Wednesday sentenced the former first lady and son of the oil-rich country's deposed leader Ali Bongo to 20 years in prison following a two-day graft trial.