IIT-Bombay student death case: Locked iPhone becomes key hurdle for Crime Branch

IANS | September 25, 2026 9:01 AM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) The Mumbai Crime Branch, which is investigating the death of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, is facing a major challenge due to his locked iPhone 17. Sahil's phone had a pattern lock, and even his acquaintances were reportedly unaware of it. Consequently, the police are currently unable to extract data from the device.

Asian Games: Joshana-Velavan enter squash mixed doubles SF, assure medal

IANS | September 25, 2026 8:36 AM

Nagoya, Sep 25 (IANS) India's Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar cruised past the Philippines’ Jemyca Aribado and David Pelino 2-0 (11-3, 11-5) in the quarter-finals to reach the mixed doubles semifinal and assure India of at least a bronze medal at the Asian Games here on Friday.

Carney planned for risk of US invasion: Report

IANS | September 25, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government had considered the “extreme tail risk” of a United States invasion after President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that Canada should become America’s 51st state.

US senators flag China’s new island push

IANS | September 25, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) Six Democratic senators have urged President Donald Trump to confront Chinese President Xi Jinping over Beijing’s renewed island-building in the South China Sea, warning that a new outpost could threaten regional countries and restrict US naval operations.

Trump-Xi summit triggers US Senate clash

IANS | September 25, 2026 7:53 AM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) A sharp divide has emerged in the US Senate over President Donald Trump’s engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with lawmakers clashing over trade, artificial intelligence, religious freedom and Beijing’s alleged repression of critics abroad.

US bill seeks to break China’s mineral grip

IANS | September 25, 2026 7:51 AM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation to improve diplomatic expertise and White House coordination on critical minerals as Washington seeks to reduce China’s dominance of supply chains vital to defence and advanced technology.