India ranks 4th in global firepower index, Pakistan slips to 12th

India has secured 4th place in the Global Firepower Index 2025 (GFP Index), showcasing its military strength on the global stage. The ranking highlights India’s expanding defence capabilities across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most powerful military forces. Meanwhile, Pakistan has dropped from 9th place in 2024 to 12th in the latest rankings.

Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM’s family home

Protesters in Bangladesh have vandalised and set fire to the former family home of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as those of other members of her party.

Four remanded in orphan girl’s rape, murder case

A local magistrate’s court on Monday remanded the four suspects, including two women, in police custody for four days in the rape and murder case of an orphan girl.

US top diplomat warns Panama to reduce Chinese business interests in Canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country’s leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks.

Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan

United States President Donald Trump has said the US will “take over” and “own” Gaza after resettling Palestinians elsewhere under an extraordinary redevelopment plan that he claimed could turn the enclave into “the Riviera of the Middle East”.

Indonesia eyes Indian missiles amid China tensions

India and Indonesia are in the final stages of negotiating a $450-million (€440-million) deal for the export of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.

Police say around 10 people killed in Sweden school campus shooting

Police say around 10 people have been killed in a shooting at an education centre in central Sweden, including the suspected gunman.

UK urged to probe spate of Chinese flights for forced labor

A flurry of new cargo flights from China’s Xinjiang province to Britain may be trafficking goods made with forced labor, the U.K. government is being warned.

PR bleeding billions despite rising expenses

Pakistan Railways continues to grapple with mounting financial losses despite soaring operational expenses over the past decade, according to a report by the Auditor General of Pakistan for the fiscal year 2023-24.

‘It’s on fire, please get us out’: Passengers scream in panic as plane engine catches fire

During takeoff, a United Airlines plane’s engine caught fire, causing panic and an emergency evacuation of all passengers and crew.

Elon Musk calls USAID a ’’criminal organization’’

Elon Musk attacked the US Agency for International Development on Sunday, calling it a ’’criminal organization’’ after Donald Trump moved to freeze the bulk of Washington’s foreign assistance for three months.

Forex reserves comfortable, 4th largest in the World: Economic Survey

India’s foreign exchange reserves are comfortable enough to cover 90 % of current external debt and nearly 11 months of imports, said the latest Economic Survey published Friday. India is still listed among the top four foreign exchange reserves holders in the world.

Udit Narayan slammed for kissing female fan during show as video goes viral

Celebrated singer Udit Narayan faces controversy after an alleged video goes viral on X. In the clip, the 69-year-old is seen singing ’Tip Tip Barsa Pani’ at a concert, where female fans approached him for selfies. He kissed them on the cheeks after taking photos, sparking mixed reactions online.

Kanye West and naked Bianca Censori ’kicked out’ of Grammy Awards 2025 after turning up uninvited

Kanye West and Bianca Censori were escorted out of the 2025 Grammys Sunday ’by police’ after her naked red carpet stunt shocked the world.

Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China begin Saturday: White House

The White House confirmed on Friday that President Donald Trump will be slapping aggressive tariffs this weekend on major US trading partners including Canada, China and Mexico.

Trump imposes tariffs but Canada and Mexico hit back

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on all goods imported from America’s three largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada.

Indian family builds Dubai’s most expensive school

Dubai-based GEMS Education, one of the world’s largest private school groups, is set to open the GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai Sports City, marking it as the Gulf’s most expensive school. The school, costing $100 million to build, will feature state-of-the-art facilities and charge some of the highest fees globally.

West Philippine Sea: Coast Guard spots three more Chinese ships near Bajo de Masinloc

Three more Chinese vessels, including the so-called “monster ship,” were detected near Bajo de Masinloc as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues its monitoring efforts off Zambales.

Is China trying to further ensnare Sri Lanka in its debt trap?

China seems to be gearing up to further ensnare Sri Lanka in its debt trap. This became evident when Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake undertook a four-day visit to China in mid-January this year. During the visit, China sealed several agreements with Sri Lanka, including a $3.7 billion deal for setting up an oil refinery in Hambantota with Sinopec.

No survivors after collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter

President Donald Trump said there were no survivors after last night’s midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter in the Washington, DC, area — the deadliest since 2001.

Inquiry report reveals ‘massive embezzlement’ in Islamabad’s Zakat fund

An inquiry committee pointed out embezzlements to the tune of millions of rupees in the Zakat fund and recommended action against officials involved in the corrupt practice.

’Take as much as you can count’: Company offers bonus to employees

A Chinese crane company has reportedly offered its employees a whopping $11 million, approximately Rs 70 crore, in year-end bonuses, with just one condition: you take home as much as you can count.

’’Middle East extended neighbourhood with which India has now re-connected in full measure’’: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has highlighted the expansion of engagement between India and Middle East in the past decade. He said that India considers Middle East an ’’extended neighbourhood’’ with which it has now re-connected in full measure.

‘Birth tourism’ organizer jailed over scheme to bring pregnant Chinese women to US

A California woman was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison in a long-running case over a business that helped pregnant Chinese women travel to the United States to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens.

Mona Lisa to be moved as part of major Louvre overhaul

The Mona Lisa will be moved to a new exhibition space at the Louvre in Paris as part of a plan to renovate the world’s most frequented museum.

CIA: COVID likely originated in a lab, but agency has ‘low confidence’ in report

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has ’’low confidence’’ in its own conclusion.

PM Modi thanks world leaders for Republic Day wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked a host of world leaders who extended their greetings to India on the occasion of Republic Day.

Duck DNA found in engines of South Korea plane that killed 179

Investigators say they have found evidence of a bird strike on a passenger plane that crashed in South Korea in December and killed 179 people.

India, Indonesia sign MOUs on health, renew one on maritime security

The visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Delhi witnessed the signing and renewal of five Memorandums of Understanding on wide-ranging fields, including health, traditional medicine and maritime security.

Impeached S Korean president charged with insurrection

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection after he attempted to declare martial law in December.