Monika
Monika is a news hound, obsessed with getting the story right. With over four years of experience reporting on news in this ever-changing environment, Monika has developed an interest in reporting on breaking stories and doing in-depth analysis. The topics Monika writes on vary from politics to social problems, entertainment, sports, technology, and culture. She strives to keep her readers informed while challenging their critical thinking and initiating meaningful discussions on issues molding the world into an amazing reality.
2026 to see upswing in India-EU relationship: Jaishankar
Jaishankar said, countries are saying “it's not enough to de-risk. Maybe we should be building closer friendships and deeper partnerships.”
Swiss Ski Resort Fire: At least 40 killed, 115 injured in horrible tragedy on New Year
The Crans-Montana resort is best known as an international ski and golf venue, and overnight, its crowded Le Constellation bar morphed from a scene of revelry into the site of potentially one of Switzerland's worst tragedies.
Bihar Polls: PM Modi slams INDIA Bloc, says ‘Bihar will not forget jungle raj for 100 years’
The Prime Minister made his statement on the day when the Grand Alliance declared Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial nominee in the forthcoming Bihar Assembly polls.
WATCH | Nick Jonas turns hairdresser for wife Priyanka Chopra
The 'Barfi' actress released a video of herself and Nick en route to the airport as Nick assists in styling Priyanka's bun.
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Bihar Polls: NDA seals seat-sharing deal, BJP, JDU To Contest 101 Each, Chirag Paswan Gets 29
Upendra Kushwaha’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha and Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustan Awam Morcha (HAM) have been allocated six seats each
2nd Test: Kuldeep claims five-wicket haul as India dismiss WI for 248, enforce follow-on
With an imposing first-innings advantage of 270 runs on a track with little turn or bounce, India forced the follow-on, leaving the visitors 49 overs to see out the day and a difficult task to take the game into Day 4.
Taliban kills 15 Pakistani soldiers as they launch strong retaliation after Kabul airstrikes
The Afghan forces led by the Taliban have attacked Pakistani border outposts in Helmand, Kandahar, Zabul, Paktika, Paktia, Khost, Nangarhar, and Kunar provinces — all along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border — in response to Pakistan's previous airstrikes in Kabul and Paktika.
'Great Day': Trump Claims Israel, Hamas Reach Agreement on 'First Phase' of Gaza Peace Plan
Under the deal, as described by Trump, all Hamas-held hostages will be released and Israeli forces will partly withdraw to an agreed line within Gaza.
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'Utterly condemnable': PM Modi Speaks To CJI, Condemns Attack On Him
“Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Women’s World Cup: Kranti, Deepti Star with Three-Fers as India Crush Pakistan by 88 Runs
In defense of 247, India bowlers put up a clinical show. Kranti Gaud (3/20) and Deepti Sharma (3/45) were the prime movers as they bowled out Pakistan for 159 in 43 overs. The victory was India's 12th consecutive one against Pakistan in the format and took them to the number one position in the points table.
'These are my private parts’: Namibia teacher's safety song video goes viral, she explains reason (Watch Video)
In the since-viral video, Waterboer and her young students chant, "These are my private parts … no one should touch them." The brief video, designed to educate children about body boundaries, has garnered over 160 million views, further fueling the international debate on teaching children about safety.
Hamas agrees to free all Israeli hostages, subject to certain conditions
In a statement released Friday, Hamas stated that the group "affirms its readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement."
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‘Sign or hell will break loose’: Trump's stern warning to Hamas on Gaza 'peace' deal
He also threatened that Hamas leaders would be killed if they did not accept the offer, calling for Palestinian civilians to leave immediately.
'India won’t allow humiliation': Putin hails 'friend' PM Modi as a 'balanced and wise leader'
In his speech at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin called Prime Minister Modi a "balanced and wise leader" and reiterated the close-historic relations between Russia and India.
Watch | PM Modi Offers Aarti at Renowned Temple in Delhi’s ‘Mini Bengal’
The Prime Minister also performed an aarti at the famous Kali Bari temple in the area during his visit and participated in the festivities, which were held according to traditional Bengali traditions.
Bihar Final Voter List: 7.42 Crore Electors, 47 Lakh Names Removed
The exercise of revision, carried out between June 24 and September 30, 2025, first entailed the deletion of 65 lakh names from the draft rolls that had registered a total of 7.89 crore electors as on June 24, 2025.
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Israel Claims Hamas Funded and Coordinated Gaza-Bound 'Sumud' Flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes some 50 civilian ships and activists from more than 40 nations, aims to break Israel's naval blockade, imposed since 2007, and send food and medical supplies to Palestinians.
Senior BJP Leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra Dies
Born in 1931 in Lahore, Malhotra had a long and illustrious political career. He was a five-time Member of Parliament (MP) and a two-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Delhi.
Beating Pakistan through Asia Cup win was ideal response to sledging: Tilak
Tilak's steady knock of 69 not out enabled India to chase down Pakistan's 147-run target by five wickets in the title decider in Dubai on Sunday.
India Showcased Exceptional Game Awareness and Situational Control: Rashid Latif
The arch-rivals faced each other at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, where the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team won the title, extending the team's record-breaking ninth championship victory.
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"US Said 'Don't Start A War'": Chidambaram's Big Confession on 26/Attack, BJP responds
The statement has invited criticism from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which had itself come under criticism from the opposition, including Congress, after the Operation Sindoor ceasefire—a situation provoked by US President Donald Trump's assertion that he instructed Delhi and Islamabad to stop fighting, and they did so.
'Viable Path to Long-Term Peace': PM Modi hails Trump's Gaza peace plan
In an X post, the Prime Minister also hoped that "all concerned will come together behind President Trump's initiative and support this effort to end conflict and secure peace".
Canada Labels Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as Terrorist Organization Amid Thaw in India Relations
With this announcement, Canadian officials are now allowed to freeze or confiscate any asset owned by the group in Canada, including funds, vehicles, and properties. The action gives law enforcement more authority to go after members of the network, particularly when it comes to the funding of terrorism. Immigration officials will also be able to prohibit suspected members from coming into Canada.
Suryakumar Yadav on Modi’s ‘Op Sindoor’ Post for Asia Cup Win: PM ‘Bats on Front Foot’
India won a five-wicket victory over long-standing rival Pakistan in the Asia Cup final at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. PM Modi had compared the team's success to Operation Sindoor, tweeting on X: "#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers."
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X to Appeal Karnataka HC Decision Supporting Sahyog Portal for Content Takedown
In a statement posted through its global government affairs account, X reaffirmed its "deep concern" regarding the ruling, which rejected the company's petition against the portal. X contended the Sahyog Portal model "permits millions of police officers to make arbitrary takedown orders" through a "secretive online portal" without judicial supervision or due process.
India’s Real GDP Growth at 6.7% for This Fiscal Year: Report
The upgrade follows expectations of monetary easing and improved domestic demand spurred by GST rate rationalisation despite ongoing global uncertainties, says EY's Economy Watch September edition.
S&P Global cautions: Removing Russian oil could disrupt prices; Trump-era tariffs push India toward economic self-reliance
He highlighted that geopolitical developments are expected to continue shaping oil markets over the coming year, with policies and prices linked in a complicated interplay.
PM Modi Highlights "Nari Shakti" in Foreword to Giorgia Meloni's Autobiography
In his foreword, Modi highlighted that Meloni's life has "never been about politics or power." Rather, he termed it as "about her courage, conviction, and commitment to public service and the people of Italy."
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Gavaskar on India-Pak Asia Cup Final: ‘Heart Rate Peaked, Felt Like It Could Burst Anytime’
The Men in Blue pulled off a nail-biting win, pursuing a score of 147 runs in only two balls remaining. This victory was India's third consecutive win over Pakistan in the 2025 tournament and added to their record with a ninth Asia Cup title.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Issues 'Urgent Appeal' to US Government, Eyes Chinese Government Response
On the tech podcast BG2, presented by investors Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley, Huang insisted that having a competitive presence in China would assist the US "proliferate the technology around the world" and "maximise America's economic success and geopolitical influence."
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