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Leaders pay tribute to Raila Odinga, celebrated champion of democracy
Earlier, President William Ruto quickly responded by convening an urgent National Security Council meeting at 10am
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Raila is recuperating in India, family confirms
Speaking on Saturday, October 12, 2025, Raila’s elder brother and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has dismissed reports suggesting that ODM leader Raila Odinga is in critical condition.
Global Affairs
Taliban Foreign Minister’s India visit redefines South Asian diplomacy
The visit marks a stunning reversal of roles in South Asia’s geopolitics. For years, India backed the former Western-supported Afghan government that was ousted by the Taliban, while Pakistan maintained close t...
Global Affairs
39 killed in crash at political rally in India
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Stalin, in his address to the media, said the death toll included at least 17 women, 13 men and nine children.
Global Affairs
India’s oil ties with Russia draw US criticism, Trump threatens penalties
Secretary Rubio called India a “strategic partner” and “ally,” but warned that Delhi’s ties with Moscow are putting pressure on relations with Washington.
Global Affairs
Trump hits India with 25% tariff, extra ‘penalty’ for Russian oil purchases
“While India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their Tariffs are far too high,” Trump wrote.
Global Affairs
Indian police arrest man running 'fake embassy'
Jain, according to police, claimed to be the ambassador of fictional nations "like West Arctica, Saborga, Poulvia, Lodonia".
Global Affairs
UK, India sign landmark trade deal to boost bilateral business and cut tariffs
Tariffs on Scotch whisky will be reduced from 150% to 75% immediately, and further lowered to 40% over the next ten years.
Global Affairs
Stampede at Odisha Hindu festival leaves three dead, several injured
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi described the tragedy as a result of an “overwhelming rush of devotees” and offered his condolences to the families of the victims.
Crime
Trapped abroad: 70 Kenyans jailed in India over drug deals
The embassy says new arrests are reported every month, mostly involving unemployed individuals who were tricked with false promises of jobs abroad, only to end up in foreign jails under strict anti-narcotics la...
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One survivor confirmed in India air crash that killed over 200
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik told Indian news agency ANI that one survivor was found and identified as the person in seat 11A on the London-bound Boeing 787-8 flight.
Global Affairs
London-bound passenger plane carrying 242 people crashes in India
Flight AI171 was travelling from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.