U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Colombian President: In a seismic move that has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles, the United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing alleged ties to illicit drug trafficking. This action, announced on Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department, marks a significant escalation in Washington’s anti-narcotics campaign…
FSSAI Ban on Sugary ORSL: The Delhi High Court has granted major relief to JNTL Consumer Health (India) Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the popular ORSL drink. The court stayed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) ban on sugary ORSL beverages and permitted the company to sell its existing stock worth nearly…
Series Over: The three-match One-Day International series between India and Australia concluded prematurely on Thursday, not with a whimper, but with a dramatic two-wicket thriller at the Adelaide Oval. A clinical, resilient performance saw the Australian side, led by skipper Mitchell Marsh, successfully chase down India’s challenging total of 264/9. The victory hands Australia an…
Alaska Airlines grounded again, a major U.S. carrier, faced a massive operational crisis on Thursday as it was forced to implement a system-wide ground stop for all departing flights across its network in the United States. The cause: an unspecified, yet catastrophic, Information Technology (IT) outage that crippled core systems essential for managing flight operations….
FSSAI’s ‘ORS’ Ban: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has delivered a landmark regulatory decision, marking a profound victory for public health advocates after a battle that spanned nearly a decade. On October 14, 2025, the FSSAI issued a clear and definitive directive: the term ‘ORS’ (Oral Rehydration Solution) can no longer…
Cameroon Internet Blackout: In recent days, Cameroon has witnessed a sharp rise in protests, arrests and a marked disruption to internet services across the country. The backdrop: a contested presidential election on October 12, 2025. The national connectivity monitor NetBlocks said it detected a “significant, ongoing disruption to internet connectivity in Cameroon which may limit coverage…
छठ पूजा ट्रेनें: Indian Railways ने 22 अक्टूबर 2025 को एक प्रेस विज्ञप्ति में कहा है कि छठ पूजा के मद्देनज़र अगले पाँच दिनों में लगभग 1,500 विशेष ट्रेन चलायी जाएँगी, ताकि त्योहार के समय भारी यात्रा‑दबाव को बेहतर ढंग से संभाला जा सके। ये ट्रेने नियमित सेवाओं के अतिरिक्त होंगी और प्रतिदिन लगभग 300 स्पेशल ट्रेनें जारी की जाएँगी। इस वर्ष 1 अक्टूबर…
Summit Postponed: In a dramatic turn of events, plans for a high‑stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest have been shelved. The proposed meeting, which had sparked global attention, was announced in mid‑October and was widely expected to mark a major diplomatic initiative in the war in Ukraine. However, by…
नागपुर ग्लोबल फाइनैंशियल हब: महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने 3 सितंबर 2025 को मंत्रिमंडल की बैठक में ‘नवीन नागपुर’ नामक परियोजना को मंजूरी दी, जिसके अंतर्गत नागपुर के Hingna तालुका में Godhani (Rithi) तथा Ladgaon (Rithi) ग्राम क्षेत्र में लगभग 692.06 हेक्टेयर भूमि पर International Business & Finance Centre (IBFC) विकसित किया जाना है। इस परियोजना के लिए HUDCO और NBCC के…
Black Friday 2025: The upcoming holiday shopping season in the United States is shaping up very differently than traditional years. Historically, the marquee day known as Black Friday—the Friday following Thanksgiving—served as the unofficial launch of the holiday shopping period. But for 2025, retailers are extending that window, launching deals in October, and expecting momentum…