This handout photograph taken on September 13, 2026 and released by the Indian Press Information Bureau (PIB) shows India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shaking hands with Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Putin sees big potential for cooperation with India

Putin cites "very big potential" for economic collaboration with India beyond logistics

Video: Manila Subway project hits breakthrough

Manila Subway tunnel borer smashes through wall at Q. Avenue Station in engineering first

Work in progress: A Manila Subway tunnel leading to the Camp Aguinaldo Station. After years of delays, land disputes and pandemic setbacks, the Metro Manila Subway is beginning to resemble the backbone of a new transportation network. But the country's most ambitious rail project still faces a race against time.

Indian expat education leader behind nine schools dies

Schools pay tributes to Kerala banker-turned-educationist, founder of Bhavans Middle East

NK Ramachandran Menon was reportedly the first Indian settled in Kuwait to receive a UAE Golden Visa, in early 2022.

Indonesia demolishes luxury prison ‘villas’

Big-screen TVs, a pool, gym and golf simulator found in compound for selected prisoners

Journalists photograph a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary during an inspection by lawmakers to Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.

Hero flydubai pilot airlifted to UAE, envoy visits him

Ambassador calls him “brave son of India,” gives update about his health, offers support

Capt Smit Machchhar

India cautions citizens against Russian army job offers

MEA urges Indians to avoid unverified job offers and warns of serious risks to life

India government urges citizens to avoid unregistered agents and misleading recruitment pitches. [Illustrative image]

Kerala HC stays trial against IAS officer Venkitaraman

Venkitaraman is facing trial on charges of rash driving in journalist Basheer death case

Kerala HC has stayed the trial against IAS officer Venkitaraman in journalist Basheer death case.

Wife tracks husband to lodge; ‘fake cops’ rape woman

Police suspect man’s wife shared location with gang; five arrested

Police said the attackers tied up the pair, gagged them with cloth and forced them into a car.

Alex Eala takes bronze at Asian Games

Filipina star loses in three sets to Chinese opponent in semi-finals

Philippines Alexandra Eala

Meet the flydubai captain who helped save 174 lives

Mumbai-born flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, hailed by Modi, is stable after cockpit attack

Who is Captain Smit Machchhar? Dubai-based flydubai pilot hailed as hero after cockpit attack

Abu Dhabi hosts Asian police talks on community safety

Police officials from across Asia discuss trust, prevention, policing in the digital age

Community Policing in Asia: Innovative Local Approaches for Preventing Crime and
Building Safer Communities, organised by Philippines with the support of Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and the UNODC Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section

Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars

Bipartisan Bill to Block Chinese Cars Faces Post-Election Roadblock

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, talks to reporters outside the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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