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Massive 7.6 quake rocks Philippines, triggers Tsunami alert and panic across Mindanao

Tremors send residents fleeing to higher ground as authorities warn of aftershocks and destructive waves; Indonesia also issues coastal alerts.

India unmasks Pakistan’s ‘rigged elections’ at UN, reaffirms J&K as non-negotiable part of India

Cracks in Yunus’s interim government as advisors clash with student allies

White House shelves Tariffs on generic drugs, sparing bitter pill for American patients and Indian pharma companies

Israel and Hamas agree to phased ceasefire and hostage release under US-mediated plan

The initial ceasefire phase includes partial Israeli troop withdrawal, planned release of hostages by Hamas, and measures to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, facilitated by the US and regional mediators.

California officially declares Diwali a state holiday

Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill recognizing Diwali as an official state holiday in California, allowing school closures, paid leave for state employees, and excused absences for students.

Indian youth fighting for Russia captured in Ukraine, MEA verifying claims

Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein 22, from Gujarat is seen in video saying he joined Russian army after prison term; New Delhi yet to receive formal word from Kyiv.

UK PM Starmer visits India to deepen trade ties following UK-India free trade deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits India with a high-powered trade delegation to drive implementation of the UK-India free trade deal, while affirming that visa changes are not on the table.

Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to trio for quantum tunnelling breakthroughs

Quantum physicists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis win 2025 Nobel Prize for demonstrating that quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation can occur in macroscopic electrical circuits