Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling alliance faces a challenging regional election next month in Bihar, where joblessness, women voters, and controversies over the voter list are emerging as decisive issues that could test the strength of his National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Bihar, one of India’s poorest yet most politically significant states, has long been a swing region. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has alternated between Modi’s camp and the opposition over the years, is now a key NDA ally. Political analysts say cracks in the NDA during the November assembly elections could unsettle Modi’s national coalition, especially ahead of…
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Veteran Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal returns to the big screen — not as the comic relief or grumpy uncle he’s known for, but in a role that’s bound to make historians wince. Titled The Taj Story, the film, directed by Tushar Amish Goel, is set to release on October 31 and claims to be “inspired by true events.” It questions the well-documented history of the Taj Mahal and its Mughal creator, proposing a theory long dismissed by historians and India’s Archaeological Survey (ASI). The trailer opens with Rawal as a tour guide at the iconic monument. When a vendor asks…
The waters of the North Pacific have reached their warmest levels on record, according to BBC analysis of a mysterious marine heatwave that has puzzled climate scientists.Between July and September, sea surface temperatures were more than 0.25°C higher than the previous record set in 2022 — a significant increase across an area roughly ten times the size of the Mediterranean. While climate change is known to make marine heatwaves more frequent, scientists are struggling to explain why the North Pacific has been so hot for so long. This accumulation of heat, often referred to as the “warm blob,” could paradoxically…
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced that Pakistan’s first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) will be launched from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC) on October 19.This mission represents a major milestone in Pakistan’s space journey, set to revolutionize applications in agriculture, urban development, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. Revolution in Agriculture Equipped with advanced hyperspectral imaging capabilities, HS-1 will enable precision agriculture by capturing high-resolution spectral data from Earth’s surface.The satellite will provide detailed insights into crop health, soil moisture, and irrigation patterns — improving yield estimation by 15–20 percent and contributing significantly to Pakistan’s food security.…
In the wake of the Gaza ceasefire, a poignant scene has unfolded — more than half a million Palestinians have returned to their devastated homeland. By Saturday evening, Gaza’s civil defense agency confirmed that the flow of displaced residents back into the Strip had surpassed 500,000, many finding nothing but rubble where their homes once stood. The return follows indirect negotiations in Cairo, where Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a ceasefire on October 9. The agreement includes the release of prisoners and the facilitation of humanitarian aid — part of a 20-point peace plan proposed by…
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the launch of the King Salman Gate project near the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The large-scale development aims to provide modern infrastructure and facilities around Islam’s holiest site. The project will cover an area of about 12 million square meters and include residential, commercial, cultural, and hospitality spaces. It will also feature indoor and outdoor prayer areas with the capacity to accommodate around 900,000 worshippers. Part of Saudi Vision 2030 The King Salman Gate project is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, which focuses on modernizing Makkah and supporting economic…
US President Donald Trump said he could easily help secure a ceasefire in Pakistan and Afghanistan. He made the remark while talking about his past efforts to stop wars. Trump said that the prime minister of Pakistan told him that Trump had helped stop a conflict between Pakistan and India. He added that Shahbaz Sharif had told him he saved many lives by arranging a ceasefire. The president also said he had stopped eight wars. He claimed that no previous US president had stopped even one. Trump said he is not seeking a Nobel Prize, but is trying to save…
In Gaza City, an Israeli tank shell hit a civilian vehicle, killing 11 members of the Abu Shaban family. The victims included seven children and three women. The attack took place on Friday evening in the Zeitoun neighborhood and is being described as the deadliest violation of the eight-day ceasefire. Details of the Attack According to media reports, members of the Abu Shaban family were on their way to inspect their damaged home when Israeli forces opened fire on their vehicle. Mahmoud Basal, the spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense, said the family could have been warned or stopped in another…
A total of 59 South Koreans accused of being involved in online scam operations in Cambodia have been repatriated in handcuffs to South Korea. The group landed at Incheon International Airport on Saturday morning, just days after a South Korean delegation visited Cambodia to discuss the growing number of scam-related kidnappings involving Korean citizens. Crackdown on Southeast Asian Scam Networks According to the United Nations, around 200,000 people across Southeast Asia have become victims or participants in such online scam centres. Many were attracted by offers of high-paying jobs, while others were forced to take part against their will. The…
President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to Kyiv disappointed after his meeting at the White House. He called the talk with President Donald Trump “pointed,” but the visit did not deliver the results Ukraine hoped for. High Hopes Before the Trip Before leaving for Washington, Ukraine’s leaders were optimistic. Ruslan Stefanchuk, the speaker of Ukraine’s parliament and a close ally of Zelensky, called the trip a “very important historical moment.” Ukrainian officials hoped the meeting would convince the U.S. to act more strongly against Russia. A key issue was whether the United States would allow Ukraine to use long-range Tomahawk missiles to…
