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Russian Navy Team Visits Kerala

A six-member Russian Navy delegation visited key Indian naval training establishments in Kerala as New Delhi and Moscow seek closer defence ties…reports Asian Lite News Desk A six-member Russian Navy delegation led by Captain 1st Rank Sergei V Saitov visited the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala, in a move aimed at strengthening the longstanding naval partnership between India and Russia. The delegation visited the establishments from September 27 to October 1 and familiarised itself with the Indian Navy’s training architecture, infrastructure and facilities, the Indian Navy said on social media platform X on Saturday. “Discussions

India, Visegrad-4 Reset Opens New European Front

India’s renewed engagement with the Visegrad-4 could strengthen ties with Central and Eastern Europe as the regional grouping seeks a fresh role…reports Asian Lite News Desk The meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the foreign ministers of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 21 could mark a significant shift in India’s engagement with Central and Eastern Europe. The four countries, known

India, Cyprus Deepen Maritime Cooperation

India and Cyprus have held the first meeting of their Joint Maritime

Jaishankar Meets Outgoing Bangladesh Envoy

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s outgoing High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah

Nepal Plans Period Leave for Women Workers

Nepal has proposed introducing menstrual leave for women civil servants as part

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India’s Bimal Patel Joins UN Maritime Tribunal

Indian jurist Bimal Patel has taken oath as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg…reports Asian Lite

Iraq sets June deadline for armed factions to surrender weapons

Iraq has set June 30, 2027 as a new deadline for armed factions to surrender weapons, after the US-led coalition

UAE launches probe into flydubai flight incident

The UAE has opened a formal investigation into the flydubai FZ1073 incident after the Tel Aviv-bound flight diverted to Saudi

Tennessee death row inmate survives execution attempt

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived an attempted lethal injection after two doses of pentobarbital failed, prompting lawyers to

Inside The Flydubai Crisis And The Pilot Who Fought Back

Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured during a Flydubai cockpit attack but helped passengers and crew regain control, drawing praise

US troops leave Iraq as Washington shifts mission to Jordan

The US is set to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year military presence while shifting the anti-ISIS

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Uk MP Urges Stronger Action Over Balochistan Rights Abuses

British Labour MP John McDonnell has urged the UK government to take a more proactive role in addressing alleged human rights violations in Pakistan’s

UK: New rights for bereavement and pregnancy loss

Workers will gain new legal rights to unpaid bereavement leave from 2027, including two weeks following pregnancy loss before 24

Manchester to host G20 summit in 2027

Manchester will welcome Donald Trump and other G20 leaders in 2027 as the UK uses its presidency to focus on

‘Climate crisis is now a security threat’

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says climate change and nature loss must move to the heart of national security policy as

Air traffic chaos strikes again in UK

A second NATS technical failure in two weeks has triggered fresh cancellations, airline criticism and renewed questions over the resilience

RAF Support For Saudi Fight

Britain will provide limited defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks threaten regional security, energy supplies and

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Airbus delivers first jet from new China line

Airbus has delivered the first A320neo from its second Tianjin assembly line, expanding production capacity as China’s aviation market continues to grow, reports Asian Lite News Desk Airbus has delivered the first

Hong Kong retains global finance crown in Asia

Hong Kong retains third place in the latest global financial centres index, leading Asia-Pacific while ranking first worldwide in fintech and financial sector development, reports Asian Lite News Desk Hong Kong has retained its position as the world’s third-largest financial

Oracle cuts jobs as AI spending surges

The move follows a substantial reduction in Oracle’s workforce during the company’s

India Remittances Surge Over Decade

Digital connectivity has strengthened these links by allowing migrants to share knowledge

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Hrithik’s Cameo Steals Alpha Trailer

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3. The teaser of the film was released on June 10,

Remembering SSR: Masterpieces Worth Rewatching

His debut in Kai Po Che introduced him as Ishaan, a passionate former cricketer mentoring a young talent. The performance showcased raw intensity and

Janhvi Loves Films of the 1980s Era

Janhvi made her acting debut in 2018 with the romantic drama Dhadak. Since then, she has appeared in films including Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil

Kohli, Anushka Celebrate RCB Triumph

Anushka Sharma celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory with a heartfelt social media post featuring a kiss on Virat Kohli’s forehead as he held

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‘Gold Feels Different’

The 29-year-old said the gold medal carried a different significance from the trophies she has collected during her cricket career…Reports India Daily News Desk

India’s Golden Gun Strikes

The victory marks the latest and biggest achievement in a rapid rise that has established Dhanda as one of India’s leading international trap shooters….reports

Why Kohli Isn’t Chasing Records

Kohli says winning matches, rather than personal records, has always been his priority in international cricket….reports India Daily News Desk Virat Kohli has said

‘Give Me The Rifle, I’ll See The Degree Later’

From rented rifles and limited resources to the national squad, Niraj’s journey has been driven by an Olympic dream….reports India Daily News Desk When

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Trump Plans AI Force and Appointment of AI Czar

Trump plans ‘AI Force’ and ‘AI Czar’ as US debate over technology intensifies…reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish an “AI Force” and appoint an artificial intelligence “Czar”, as debate continues in the