From honeytraps to hashtags: ISI eyes 300-400 influencers in India

Vicky Nanjappa | October 3, 2025 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The influencer spy network in India is deeper than one may have imagined, and the arrest of another YouTuber, Wasim Akram from Haryana, is a clear indication of that. The roping in of influencers into the ISI’s spy circle is a complete shift from the earlier methods that were used.

Bill Gates lauds India's rise as 'global leader in innovation'

IANS | October 3, 2025 11:19 AM

Seattle, Oct 3 (IANS) Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, appreciated India as a global leader in innovation, noting that its pioneering solutions have the potential to benefit millions of lives across the Global South, during an event in Seattle, the United States.

Ex-US official reacts to Rahul Gandhi, says leaders must prioritise Indian values

IANS | October 3, 2025 7:00 AM

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) Raymond Vickery, a former senior US government official has reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in Colombia that democracy is under siege in India, saying that Indian leaders, irrespective of party affiliations, should speak in favour of Indian values and its interests.

Sri Lanka needs a Chief Negotiator to move India trade pact forward

IANS | October 2, 2025 10:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) As US reciprocal tariffs begin to jolt nations, Sri Lanka needs to initiate fresh trade negotiations with India and the government must consider appointing a Chief Negotiator to resolve the trust deficit, if any, according to a new report.