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540 Indian nationals

Over 500 Indians rescued from global cyber fraud racket, flown back from Thailand

Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand coordinated with local authorities to facilitate repatriation of victims who were lured by promises of lucrative jobs, and trafficked into scam centers operating in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.

Taliban claims Afghan women’s rights are protected despite restrictions on education and employment

Soon after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they banned education for women after 6th grade and barred them from most of the employment opportunities and entry into many public places.

India’s recent tariff cuts

Trump pressure irrelevant; India’s US tariff cuts part of broader trade strategy, per sources

New Delhi has been steadily lowering tariffs under bilateral trade agreements with several countries, with sources asserting that the ongoing discussions with the US align with its broader trade strategy.

Beijing to introduce AI courses in schools to drive sector growth

The announcement comes following a pledge by the government at the National People’s Congress to facilitate the widespread adoption of large-scale AI models and advance the development of next-generation smart devices and manufacturing equipment.

Intense violence in Syria, over 1000 killed

Over 1,000 killed in two days of clashes in Syria: Rights group

Clashes between government forces and supporters of former President Bashar Assad, followed by brutal revenge killings, have plunged the Latakia province into chaos, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Tahawwur Rana

Top US court rejects 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana’s plea for stay on extradition

Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian, is now certain to be brought back to India to face justice.

Ten Indian construction workers

Israel rescues 10 Indian workers held hostage in West Bank

The Israeli forces freed workers in an overnight operation as their passports were allegedly used by Palestinians to cross Israeli checkpoints undetected.