JD Vance warns of air travel ‘disaster’ amid government shutdown

IANS | October 31, 2025 6:22 AM

Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) The ongoing US government shutdown, now completing one month, has sparked acute concerns in the aviation sector as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other agencies struggle with depleted staff and unpaid essential workers.

‘Hopeful my wife Usha becomes Christian’: US VP Vance

IANS | October 30, 2025 11:13 PM

New York, Oct 30 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance says that he hopes his wife, Usha, a Hindu, would become a Christian like him, but if she doesn’t, it won’t be a problem for him because God has given everybody freewill.

Terror sponsor Pakistan overseeing counterterrorism framework huge irony: Report

IANS | October 30, 2025 9:27 PM

London, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan's claim to regional leadership in counter-terrorism rests on fragile ground until its own territory hosts, and in many cases protects, the very networks it purports to combat. Pakistan's participation in regional counter-terror frameworks will remain a facade until its words match with its actions, a report has stated.

India hosts first Quad Ports of Future Conference

IANS | October 30, 2025 7:42 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) India hosted the first Quad Ports of the Future Conference in Mumbai, with thematic panel discussions centered on advancing a shared Quad vision for resilient, secure and future-ready ports, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday.