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Mistake to consider peace as weakness, India prepared for operation against terrorism: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India, has commented that it will be a mistake to view India’s desire for peace as weakness. He said India will remain prepared to carry out operation against terrorists if any neighbouring country continues to sponsor terrorism.
56 killed in 60 hours of continuous rain in India's Uttar Pradesh
At least 56 people have been killed and 46 others injured in 60 hours of continuous heavy rainfall in India's Uttar Pradesh. According to data provided by the state government, 107 livestock died and 1,021 houses were damaged in the disaster.
Punjab up in flames over protest, students climb MiG-23 and tank
Widespread protests have erupted in India's Punjab over allegations of rape of a female student at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Jalandhar. Indian media outlet NDTV reports that during a protest that began early Sunday morning, a student climbed onto an Indian Air Force MiG-23UM fighter jet displayed on the campus.
Two gun attacks kill 27, injure 26 in South Africa
At least 27 people were killed and 26 others injured in two separate gun attacks in South Africa, police said on Sunday (September 27), as armed assailants targeted a bar near Johannesburg and an entertainment venue outside Cape Town.
Jaishankar criticises Pakistan at UNGA
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday, accusing it of seeking to normalise terrorism and escape accountability for its consequences.
Four killed in helicopter crash in Canada
Four people were killed when a passenger helicopter crashed in Quebec, Canada, on Saturday afternoon, (September 26).
US-China to open special channel to deal with AI risks
Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Washington after completing a three-day state visit. At the final stage of the visit, the United States and China have agreed to launch a special channel for mutual communication to deal with any major risk or unintended incident arising from the use of artificial intelligence or AI. According to information released by the White House, this initiative will create the opportunity for rapid communication between the two countries on important AI-related incidents.
19 die after drinking spurious liquor in India, 19 arrested
At least 19 people have died in India's northeastern state of Nagaland over the past two days after drinking suspected spurious liquor. Police said eight died in Mokokchung district and 11 in Tuensang district. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the incident.
Mojtaba Khamenei in good health, leading Iran: Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health and continues to lead the country, dismissing questions over the leader’s prolonged absence from public view.
International community failed on Palestine issue: Irish PM
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin has commented that the international community has failed for the Palestinians. In the speech given at the session of the United Nations General Assembly he said the ongoing violence and expansion of Israeli settlements are further damaging the possibility of lasting peace. Turkey’s media TRT World has reported this news.