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At G20 Summit, PM Modi outlines three new initiatives for inclusive growth of deprived populations | DETAILS

G20 Summit 2025: PM Modi opened the first session with a call to reevaluate global growth parameters and introduced three sweeping proposals -- a traditional knowledge repository, a continent-wide skills multiplier for Africa, and a joint effort to dismantle the drug–terror nexus. Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the opening session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg to urge a shift in global development priorities, calling for models that are inclusive, sustainable and grounded in civilisational wisdom. With Africa hosting the summit for the first time, he said the occasion required a fresh look at how the world defines progress,…

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Trump–Mamdani White House meeting turns surprisingly friendly, focus on housing and inflation

The discussion focused on shared priorities—housing, living costs, and inflation—issues central to both leaders’ agendas. Trump praised Mamdani’s approach and signaled federal cooperation, while Mamdani highlighted the constructive tone and mutual commitment to serving New Yorkers. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump met New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, in what turned out to be a far more cooperative discussion than anticipated. Once labelled by Mamdani as "Donald Trump’s worst nightmare" and by Trump as a "100% Communist Lunatic," the two leaders appeared cordial inside the Oval Office, focusing on areas of mutual interest…

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Nepal Gen-Z protests end after talks with Bara administration; SP transferred amid rising tensions

Normalcy has returned to Bara, with cross-border movement at the India-Nepal border and bus services between Birgunj and Kathmandu resuming. In response to the clashes, Superintendent of Police Santosh Tamang was transferred, and SP Narendra Kunwar took temporary charge. New Delhi: In Nepal’s Bara District, protests led by Gen-Z activists came to an end after peace talks with the local administration at the Armed Police Force headquarters in Pathlaiya. The discussions, held on Friday evening, involved 18 Gen-Z representatives, the Chief District Officer, and heads of various security agencies. Sudhan Gurung, founder of Haami Nepal and a key figure in…

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‘We have a way of getting peace’: Trump says Ukraine must approve US plan for Russia talks

Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history. Speaking in Kyiv, he said the country may be forced to choose between "losing dignity or risking the loss of a major partner" and vowed to defend the dignity and freedom of Ukrainians in any negotiation. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington believes it has identified a potential path to achieving peace between Ukraine and Russia — but emphasised that the plan can only proceed with the approval of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, CNN reported. Speaking to reporters in the Oval…

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Nigeria abductions: Over 200 students and 12 teachers taken in gunmen attack on Catholic school

The kidnapping is part of a growing surge in abductions across northern Nigeria. Earlier in the week, 25 schoolgirls were taken in Kebbi State, and gunmen attacked a church in Kwara State, killing two people and abducting 38 worshippers. New Delhi: Gunmen stormed St. Mary's Catholic School in the Papiri community of Agwara, Niger State, early Friday, abducting 215 pupils and students along with 12 teachers, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The attack is among the largest school kidnappings in recent years, highlighting Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. CAN spokesperson Daniel Atori said he met with devastated families during…

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Pakistan: 7 killed in militant attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu

Pakistan: According to officials, the gunmen attacked the peace committee's office in the Dara Dariz area of the Bannu district, targeting its chief Qari Jaleel. No terror group has claimed the responsibility for the attack. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan): At least seven people were killed and several others were injured after some unidentified gunmen attacked the office of a local peace committee in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan, said officials on Friday. The attack happened on late Thursday night, they said, adding that the gunmen used automatic weapons and heavier munitions. According to officials, the gunmen attacked the peace…

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PM Modi meets Australia’s Anthony Albanese in Johannesburg | WATCH

Earlier in the day, PM Modi arrived in Johannesburg for his three-day visit to South Africa to participate in the G20 Summit. He was received by Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, South Africa's Minister in the Presidency, upon arrival. Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese South Africa's Johannesburg on sidelines of the G20 Summit. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the two leaders discussed several aspects, including strengthening the India-Australia cooperation in a host of sectors.  Earlier in the day, the prime minister arrived in Johannesburg for his three-day visit to South Africa to participate…

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‘I wipe my a**’: Ex-CIA official’s blunt reply to Pakistan seeking apology over ‘India will win’ remark

John Kiriakou said Imran Khan's PTI had condemned his remarks "in the strongest possible terms", demanding an apology from him to former Pakistan prime minister. Though his lawyers advised him to ignore the letter, Kiriakou said he replied to it, saying he would wipe his a** with it. Washington: Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer John Kiriakou has revealed that former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) recently sought an apology from him over his claim that New Delhi would win a conventional war against Islamabad, but he gave them a crude reply, saying he would use their…

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PM Modi lands in South Africa to attend G20 Summit, says focus on ‘ensuring better future for all’

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to address all three sessions of the G20 Summit. The first session is titled Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth Leaving No One Behind and will cover building economies, trade, financing for development and the debt burden. Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders Summit hosted under South Africa’s presidency. He landed at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Gauteng, where he received a traditional welcome, with artists performing cultural songs and dances. This marks the first G20 Summit to take place in Africa. The African Union joined the…

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Tejas crash at Dubai Airshow isn’t unprecedented as history shows jets have crashed in major air displays

Accidents involving fighter jets of the US, France and several other nations have happened for various reasons during air shows across the world. The nature of such events pushes these aircraft to take on intense exercises to display their capabilities, but things get a little too intense at times. New Delhi: Tejas, the HAL-built indigenous light combat aircraft, crashed while carrying out a sortie during the Dubai Air Show on Friday, killing its pilot. The accident sent shockwaves across India with the Indian Air Force (IAF) ordering a court of inquiry to ascertain the cause of the crash, while condolences poured…

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