Saudi Arabia is India’s trusted and valued strategic partner: FM Sitharaman

IANS | September 29, 2026 9:30 AM

Doha, Sep 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has conveyed that Saudi Arabia is India’s trusted and valued strategic partner, highlighting the wide-ranging partnership between the two countries across defence, security, trade, investment, energy, technology, healthcare, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.

FBI puts Goldy Brar on 10 most wanted list

IANS | September 29, 2026 8:32 AM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) The FBI has placed Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest.

World moving towards multipolarity: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | September 29, 2026 8:18 AM

New York, Sep 29 (IANS) The world is moving towards a more multipolar order as countries adjust to a changing United States, its dealings with China and the erosion of old trading assumptions, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in New York.

NASA lays out phased plan to return Starliner to service

IANS | September 29, 2026 8:00 AM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) NASA and Boeing have set out a phased plan to return the Starliner spacecraft to service after technical problems on the flight that carried astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station.

Brazil race tightens days before vote

IANS | September 29, 2026 7:56 AM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Brazil’s presidential election has tightened into a closely fought contest, with two polls showing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leading Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round but locked with him in a possible run-off.

EAM Jaishankar warns of major food crisis

IANS | September 29, 2026 7:30 AM

New York, Sep 29 (IANS) Disruptions to grain shipments and fertiliser production could lead to a major food crisis in the coming months, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned in New York, saying conflicts were already putting severe pressure on developing countries.