More than 80 Afghan women studying in Oman face imminent deportation after the Trump administration cut funding for their USAID scholarships. These women, barred from higher education by the Taliban, had fled Afghanistan seeking safety. They fear severe repercussions upon return, including forced marriage and targeted violence. They urgently seek international intervention for protection and financial assistance.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed irregular migration with EAM S Jaishankar, who reiterated India's stance on legal and illegal mobility. Jaishankar highlighted delays in visas for Indian nationals affecting bilateral relations. He also mentioned the need for validation of individuals' origins before addressing migration issues and briefly touched on the Bangladesh situation with Rubio.
Isro has successfully docked two spacecraft in space, joining an elite group of nations mastering this technology. This advances India's goal of establishing a permanent space station and fulfilling ambitious missions, including manned lunar expeditions by 2040, using the indigenous Bharatiya Docking System.
India stands firmly against illegal immigration worldwide and is willing to facilitate the return of undocumented Indian nationals, provided their nationality is verified. The stance aligns with the government's support for legal mobility while opposing illegal migration. The US's recent deportation of 538 illegal immigrants highlights a stricter enforcement under President Trump's second term.
Olympic medallist PV Sindhu married entrepreneur Venkata Datta Sai in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends in Udaipur. The wedding included traditional rituals and a lively Sangeet ceremony. Sindhu, known for her illustrious badminton career, recently won the Syed Modi International, adding to her multiple accolades and titles.
India's well-known batting lineup faltered again in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, resulting in a 284-run defeat to Australia, giving them a 2-1 series lead. Except for Yashasvi Jaiswal's 84, the other batsmen failed to secure a draw. India needs a win in Sydney to retain the trophy as the defending champions.
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has disclosed surviving multiple assassination attempts following her ousting amid a student-led revolution. She highlights divine intervention in her survival. Facing arrest warrants for alleged human rights violations, Bangladesh's government seeks her extradition from India, yet she remains defiant, attributing her survival to Allah.
India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Beijing for high-level talks as part of efforts to normalize relations post the Oct 21 disengagement agreement. The discussions will cover cross-border cooperation, including Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumption and data sharing on trans-border rivers, while ensuring national security remains uncompromised.
SpaceX launched another Starship rocket from Texas, but contact was lost minutes into the flight, causing it to spiral out of control. The mission aimed to deploy four mock satellites but failed as engines shut down prematurely. SpaceX recovered the first-stage booster, though the spacecraft ultimately lost stability and did not complete its mission.
Leaders of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) have opted not to file bail applications, challenging the Punjab government's commitment to detain them. Despite their arrests, leaders remain determined to continue their protest. Missing valuables and unjust treatment have added to their grievances, and farmer organizations vow to mobilize people for future demonstrations.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at the Mahanubhav Ashram's centenary celebrations, emphasized that global atrocities committed in religion's name stem from misinterpreting dharma. He stressed that true understanding is crucial, as half-knowledge leads to immorality. Bhagwat highlighted the challenge of correcting misinterpretations and the need for sects with rational thinking to guide society towards dharma's true meaning.