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An Indian national from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has appealed for help in a viral video, claiming he is being held against his will in Saudi Arabia. The Indian Embassy is attempting to locate him but requires more details, urging the lawyer who posted the video to provide additional information. Source link

The FATF cautioned Pakistan that exiting the greylist doesn’t grant immunity from scrutiny over money laundering or terrorist financing. Countries, including those delisted, must continue tightening safeguards against illicit financial activities, as terror groups reportedly exploit digital wallets and crypto channels for funding. Source link

An Indian nurse at Singapore’s Raffles Hospital received a jail sentence of 14 months and two strokes of the cane for molesting a male visitor in a hospital toilet. The 34-year-old nurse, Elipe Siva Nagu, claimed he intended to ‘disinfect’ the victim. The incident, which occurred in June, caused the victim significant emotional distress. Source […]

India’s UN envoy, Parvathaneni Harish, urged Pakistan to cease human rights violations in its “illegally occupied” territories, particularly Jammu and Kashmir. He reiterated that the region is an “integral and inalienable part of India,” contrasting its democratic traditions with Pakistan’s alleged repression. Source link

Blackstone is set to acquire nearly 10% stake in Federal Bank for Rs 6,196.5 crore, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. This significant deal highlights a trend of Indian lenders attracting substantial private capital, fueling debate on the RBI’s stance towards foreign strategic ownership in the banking sector. Source link

India aims to avoid a series whitewash against Australia in the third ODI at Sydney after losing the first two matches. With Virat Kohli’s form a concern and Kuldeep Yadav’s potential inclusion, India seeks to end the tour on a high note. Australia, bolstered by Josh Inglis’s return, eyes a 3-0 sweep. Source link

'A great democracy': Nobel winner Maria Machado lauds India; urges it to 'help' Venezuela Source link

Electric vehicle adoption in India is accelerating, with sales nearly doubling in the first half of FY26 compared to the previous year. EVs now represent around 5% of total passenger vehicle sales, up from 2.6%. Major players like JSW MG Motor and Tata Motors are leading this surge, with luxury brands also reporting significant growth […]

Two alert police officers in Gwalior and Bhopal filed FIRs days before Diwali after spotting illegal carbide gun sales, but these warnings went unheeded. Despite these early actions, the dangerous weapons continued to be sold openly and online, leading to a “dark Diwali” tragedy with hundreds injured. A subsequent crackdown seized numerous guns and explosives. […]

The tragic bus fires in Andhra and Rajasthan, which have taken the lives of more than 40 individuals, have sparked urgent discussions around passenger safety. As authorities roll out stricter bus body regulations, including the incorporation of fire alarms and emergency exits, significant challenges remain due to outdated vehicles and insufficient local enforcement. Source link