PM Modi, Ranya Rao, Airtel-Starlink, US recession fears, Pakistan train hijak & more

Last Updated: Mar 11 2025 | 6:57 PM IST

PM Modi arrived in Mauritius today for a two-day state visit. He will be the Chief Guest at Mauritius’ National Day celebrations on March 12. The Karnataka government has ordered a probe into DGP Ramachandra Rao, stepfather of actress Ranya Rao, for his role in the gold smuggling case. The CID will also investigate possible police negligence over protocol violations. Bharti Airtel has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet to India, subject to pending regulatory approvals. This marks Starlink’s first agreement in the country. Recession fears triggered a massive sell-off in US stock markets, wiping out $4 trillion in market value. Concerns over trade tensions, inflation, and uncertainty around Donald Trump’s economic policies fueled the panic. In Pakistan, armed attackers targeted a passenger train in Balochistan.

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Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 8:15 PM IST

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Updated On: 12 Dec 2025 | 8:09 PM IST

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Updated On: 12 Dec 2025 | 8:10 PM IST

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Updated On: 12 Dec 2025 | 7:47 PM IST

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Updated On: 12 Dec 2025 | 7:36 PM IST

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Updated On: 12 Dec 2025 | 6:59 PM IST

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Updated On: 12 Dec 2025 | 6:55 PM IST

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Updated On: 12 Dec 2025 | 12:22 PM IST

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Updated On: 11 Dec 2025 | 8:47 PM IST

Big Boost for Pakistan’s F-16s: US signs off on a $686 million upgrade

The US has approved a $686 million upgrade package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet. Watch to know what’s included, why Washington cleared it now, and what it means for regional security dynamics.

Updated On: 11 Dec 2025 | 7:31 PM IST