FGN46 SAUDI-ATTACK-3RDLD INDIANS
****One Indian killed, 3 injured in attacks on airport and oil field in Saudi Arabia
Dubai: An Indian national was killed and three others injured in two separate attacks targeting a major airport and an oil field in Saudi Arabia, officials said on Thursday, amid a spate of missile and drone strikes by Yemen’s Houthis on key infrastructure in the Gulf country.****
FGN23 UN-INDIA-LD DAWOOD
****New Delhi rejects UN rapporteur’s description of Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company as ‘India-based’
United Nations: New Delhi has strongly rejected a UN special rapporteur’s description of gangster Dawood Ibrahim-led D-company as “India-based” criminal group, flagging “glaring inaccuracies” in the report and cautioning that such incompetence causes tremendous harm to the world body.****
FGN15 FRANCE-INDIA-ADVISORY
****India advises nationals in France to exercise caution amid unrest, curfews
London: India has advised its nationals living in France and those travelling to the country to remain vigilant and exercise caution amid continuing unrest, violent clashes and localised curfews in parts of the European nation.****
FGN30 US-MAMDANI-NAVRATRI
****Mamdani urges communities to stand against hate during Navratri celebrations after foiled temple attack
New York: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged communities to stand against hate and care for one another as he joined members of the Hindu diaspora here to celebrate Navratri and Durga Puja, days after authorities foiled a plot to carry out a mass shooting at a temple in Illinois.****
FGN35 PAK-IMRAN-SISTERS
****Pak court summons officials over detention of Imran Khan’s three sisters
Lahore: A Pakistani court on Thursday summoned two government officials in connection with the detention of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s three sisters, a court official said.****
FGN21 PAK-MALDIVES-DEFENCE
****Pak army chief, Maldives president discuss defence cooperation
Islamabad: Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu discussed ways to strengthen defence cooperation and institutional ties, as the two countries seek to expand bilateral engagement.****
FGN40 UK-INDIAN-HONOUR
****British Indian landlord stripped of royal honour amid allegations
London: A British Indian landlord based in London has been stripped of his royal honour by King Charles III after being fined for renting out damp and squalid rooms.****
FGN7 US-RAMASWAMY
****Vivek Ramaswamy’s poll ad targeting rival stirs up Ohio governor race
Washington: An election advertisement released by Ohio governor-aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy, featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother, has kicked off a row angering Republicans and Democrats alike.****
FGN13 US-POSTAL SERVICE-DIWALI
****US Postal Service releases postage stamp featuring Diwali
Washington: The US Postal Service (USPS) has released a postage stamp commemorating the festival of Diwali, featuring an intricate rangoli pattern created by Sangita Bhutada, a Houston-based artist.****
FGN38 LANKA-POWER SUPPLY
****Sri Lanka announces end to power rationing
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s national electricity grid operator on Thursday announced an end to scheduled power cuts following the restoration of a unit at the Norochcholai coal-fired power station to its full capacity.
(PTI News)
