Arattai is seeing a surge in popularity amid a push from Narendra Modi's government to boost self-reliance.

Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.

A flight crew had raised the alarm after they spotted Kageyama looking at the images on the plane.

Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir al-Marimi is said to have admitted his role in the murder of 270 people in the 1988 bombing.

The arrival of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner comes as a second day of talks ended without tangible results, a Palestinian official tells the BBC.

Dr Fred Ramsdell was "living his best life" offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.

Locals told the BBC the destruction from the motorised paraglider made it hard to identify victims.

The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.

The message comes a week after the 79-year-old musician postponed gigs due to health issues.

As Trump threatens military action, residents in Portland tell the BBC about life amid the protests.

From Paris to Taipei, this week's supermoon, also known as the Harvest and Hunter's moons, was captured in photos.

Learning Japanese as a beginner feels a bit like standing at the foot of Mount Fuji — exciting, but a little daunting. (News On Japan)

India’s booming cough syrup market faces scrutiny after contaminated syrups kill multiple children.

A large group of people threw rocks at Daniel Noboa's car, which bears "signs of bullet damage", an official says.

Bodycam footage shows the officer responding to a call from a man concerned about his wife's whereabouts after she went for a walk.

With the shutdown about to enter its second week, Trump says some furloughed workers "don't deserve to be taken care of".

With the shutdown about to enter its second week, Trump says some furloughed workers "don't deserve to be taken care of".

Japan and Indonesia have signed an agreement aimed at facilitating trade by simplifying customs procedures. Under the deal, both countries will apply the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) system to companies that are officially recognized as trustworthy by customs authorities. (News On Japan)

During their visit to the Kansai region, the Japanese Emperor and Empress arrived in Kyoto aboard the “Imperial Train,” which operates on a special schedule reserved solely for the Imperial couple. During its operation, no other train is allowed to overtake or run alongside it, ensuring absolute safety and privacy. (News On Japan)