India warns nationals against seeking jobs in Malaysia using visa-free entry

IANS | September 22, 2026 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur has issued an advisory cautioning Indian nationals against misusing Malaysia’s 30-day visa-free entry facility to travel to the country in search of employment, warning that such attempts could lead to overstay, illegal immigration status, exploitation, detention and legal action.

EAM Jaishankar meets world leaders in New York, discusses bilateral ties

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:54 AM

United Nations, Sept 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar assured President David Adeang of Naoreo of India's commitment to the South Pacific nation's development as he conducted rounds of meetings with several leaders here for the United Nations high-level week.

Two pilots killed in helicopter crash fighting wildfire in US California

IANS | September 22, 2026 7:46 AM

Sacramento, Sep 22 (IANS) Two pilots were killed when a contract helicopter crashed while supporting firefighting operations on the Dome Fire, a wildfire in Yosemite National Park, California, the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection said Monday (US local time).

Senators seek probe of US military AI failures

IANS | September 22, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) Three senior US senators have demanded investigations into reported artificial-intelligence failures in American military and intelligence operations, warning that unreliable data and AI-generated falsehoods could lead to lethal mistakes.

Vance defends Trump’s media ban

IANS | September 22, 2026 6:25 AM

Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from special access to the White House, rejecting the argument that the move amounted to an attack on free speech.