Masquerading as community groups, Khalistani extremist networks continue to target disillusioned youth

IANS | October 25, 2025 8:22 PM

California, Oct 25 (IANS) The recent case of 21-year-old Indian origin man Jashanpreet Singh, involved in a tragic crash on California’s I-10 freeway, that killed three innocent people, underscores how a young life meant to build a future abroad instead became a symbol of systemic neglect, criminal exploitation, and the weaponisation of hope, a report cited on Saturday.

India's rise on global stage marked by commitment to disaster relief and humanitarian assistance: Report

IANS | October 25, 2025 8:09 PM

Male, Oct 25 (IANS) As India emerges as a key player on the global stage, its commitment to disaster relief and humanitarian assistance remains a defining feature of its foreign policy. This approach is quietly powerful, consistently dependable, and grounded in the belief that solidarity is the highest form of diplomacy in times of need, a report said on Saturday.

'You don't talk when a player is selected, only when dropped': MSK Prasad on political row surrounding Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion

IANS | October 25, 2025 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Former chairman of the national selection committee, MSK Prasad, was very vocal about his stance on players being selected based on their name, surname, or religion, and said that such a thing never happens during the selection process. This comes after a politician levied allegations on the Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel, accusing them of the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan owing to the cricketer’s surname.

Union MoS George Kurian urges fisheries workers to register under NFDP

IANS | October 25, 2025 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying George Kurian on Saturday called on all stakeholders in the fisheries sector to register under the National Fisheries Development Programme (NFDP) to avail insurance coverage and various welfare benefits.