News Update : Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Trump’s bet on Munir is set to fail - YASHASVI VASISTHA

A recent mosque bombing in Islamabad highlights Pakistan's security challenges, even as its generals offer Washington access to vast mineral wealth. Insurgents, armed with US-made weapons left in Afghanistan, threaten critical mining projects in Balochistan, complicating Pakistan's strategic mineral diplomacy and its balancing act between China and the US. A recent mosque bombing in Islamabad highlights Pakistan's security challenges, even as its generals offer Washington access to vast mineral wealth. Insurgents, armed with US-made weapons left in Afghanistan, threaten critical mining projects in Balochistan, complicating Pakistan's strategic mineral diplomacy and its balancing act between China and the US. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/minerals-militants-us-made-guns-why-donald-trumps-bet-on-asim-munir-is-set-to-fail/articleshow/128110749.cms Date: 2026-02-09T12:04:51.000Z

News Update : After year of turmoil, Indian diamonds and gems set to shine in US markets - HEMALI CHHAPIA

India and the US have agreed to an interim trade framework granting zero-duty access for diamonds and colored gemstones. This move is seen as a critical inflection point for the Indian gems and jewellery sector, aiming to reverse a significant decline in exports to the US market and restore competitiveness. India and the US have agreed to an interim trade framework granting zero-duty access for diamonds and colored gemstones. This move is seen as a critical inflection point for the Indian gems and jewellery sector, aiming to reverse a significant decline in exports to the US market and restore competitiveness. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/after-year-of-turmoil-indian-diamonds-and-gems-set-to-shine-in-us-markets/articleshow/128052461.cms Date: 2026-02-07T23:12:39.000Z

News Update : Father's 3 wives & a dead live-in partner: Why Ghaziabad sisters’ suicide is getting murkier - TOI CITY DESK

Three minor sisters in Ghaziabad died by suicide after their father confiscated their mobile phones due to their obsession with Korean culture. Investigations revealed the girls were depressed and unable to access their usual online activities. The father has three wives, who are biological sisters, and the girls' suicide note was addressed solely to him. Three minor sisters in Ghaziabad died by suicide after their father confiscated their mobile phones due to their obsession with Korean culture. Investigations revealed the girls were depressed and unable to access their usual online activities. The father has three wives, who are biological sisters, and the girls' suicide note was addressed solely to him. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ghaziabad/father-had-live-in-partner-who-died-after-falling-from-roof-why-ghaziabad-sisters-suicide-is-getting-murkier/articleshow/128029190.cms Date: 2026-02-07T13:59:48.000Z

News Update : B'desh crisis: Sound grenades & tear gas used on protesters near Yunus residence - TOI WORLD DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/bangladesh-crisis-sound-grenades-tear-gas-used-on-protesters-near-yunus-residence/articleshow/127983220.cms Date: 2026-02-06T10:01:20.000Z

News Update : 'They stole surname of Gujarati': PM mocks Gandhis, takes failed 'start-up' jab at Rahul - TOI NEWS DESK

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised the Congress and the Gandhi family in the Rajya Sabha, accusing them of being "habitual thieves" and alleging they stole Mahatma Gandhi's surname. He also targeted Rahul Gandhi, calling him "Yuvraj" and criticizing his "traitor" remark against a Sikh MP, which he deemed an insult to Sikhs and the community's sacrifices. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised the Congress and the Gandhi family in the Rajya Sabha, accusing them of being "habitual thieves" and alleging they stole Mahatma Gandhi's surname. He also targeted Rahul Gandhi, calling him "Yuvraj" and criticizing his "traitor" remark against a Sikh MP, which he deemed an insult to Sikhs and the community's sacrifices. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/they-stole-surname-of-mahatma-gandhi-pm-modi-mocks-gandhis-takes-failed-start-up-jab-at-rahul/articleshow/127937910.cms Date: 2026-02-05T13:52:43.000Z