- Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday had launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "he can do anything for votes."
- A political dispute has emerged in Karnataka regarding the proposed tunnel project in Bengaluru, with DK Shivakumar butting heads with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya.
- Justice Surya Kant appointed next CJI as BR Gavai’s tenure ends on November 23.
- The border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan erupted while Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was visiting India earlier this month
- Mumbai hostage live updates: A mentally challenged man has been detained after he took students hostage inside the studio, said Senior Inspector of Powai Police, Jeevan Sonawane.
- The man appeared to be mentally unstable and was immediately taken into custody after all the children were safely rescued.
- The fisherman sustained injuries to both his eyes and a deep laceration on his right ear following an explosion during a fuel transfer onboard the Iranian fishing dhow Al-Owais
- The police said that the accused, identified as Rohit Arya, was shot dead during the rescue operations. The police said that Arya seemed to be mentally unstable
- The movie, produced by CA Suresh Jha, created controversy ever since the makers dropped a film poster showing a statue of Lord Shiva emerging from Taj Mahal’s dome
- According to the police, maps, diagrams of vital installations and other suspicious documents have been recovered from one of the accused.
- Mumbai Fire Brigade Station officer Abhijit Sonawane told Hindustan Times that they received a call from the police about the development at around 3pm.
- The court said a father “who has been consistently approaching courts to see his son cannot be presumed to be a threat to him or his mother”
- The attack was carried out allegedly to take revenge on the victim over a previous quarrel.
- Authorities report 22 villagers were on board when the accident occurred in Bharatpur area.
- According to ISRO, the CMS-03 multi-band communication satellite will provide services over a wide oceanic region, including the Indian landmass.
- Kerala MLA MB Rajesh said that after identifying and finalising the list of extremely poor families, micro-plans were prepared for each family.
- Delhi police arrested two accused who confessed to the killing, citing personal enmity and a desire for revenge due to previous altercations.
- Mumbai hostage scare: Panic gripped the locality after a man allegedly took at least 20 children captive at Mumbai acting studio in broad daylight.
- IndiGo will launch direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh on November 16, 2025, enhancing its presence in the Middle East.
- The US last week imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil in a bid to pressure Moscow into ending its war in Ukraine.
- At Moscow’s Dialogue on Fakes 3.0 forum, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned that Russia could have been “forced out” of the digital space without its own digital sovereignty. She accused Western nations of using generative technologies to manipulate information, spread disinformation, and “reprogramme consciousness.” Zakharova described this as a “special mechanism” for legitimising lies through traditional media. The forum, held on October 29, focused on information security, fact-checking, and the growing clash between digital networks and traditional knowledge.
- India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar voiced strong support for Cyprus and highlighted India’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties during his meeting with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos in New Delhi. Jaishankar called India and Cyprus “trusted friends and reliable partners,” affirming unwavering support for Cyprus’ sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and for a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality based on UN Security Council resolutions. Watch for details
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced today that American sanctions will not apply to the Chabahar Port project in Iran, providing clarity over the strategic initiative. Under a 10-year agreement signed last year, state-run India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) committed to invest $370 million in developing the port, which holds significant strategic importance for India’s regional connectivity and trade interests.
- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) intercepted and shot down multiple drug-trafficking planes that illegally entered Venezuelan airspace this week. In a televised address, Maduro stated that the FANB’s air defenses rapidly detected and neutralized two aircraft linked to narcotics shipments, and subsequently intercepted two additional planes attempting to enter from the north later the same day. Watch for details
- Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasized that Syria seeks to rebuild independently and “not be a burden on others.” While interacting with a Saudi journalist, al-Sharaa said Syria has rapidly regained its regional and global standing with the support of friendly nations, especially Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). Highlighting Syria’s growing investment potential, al-Sharaa praised the Vision 2030 roadmap, saying it extends “beyond Saudi Arabia to the whole region.” He noted that Syria is ready to align with this vision, leveraging its strategic location […]
- Argentina’s President Javier Milei has scored a resounding midterm victory and many say the U.S. had a decisive hand in it. From a $20 billion currency swap deal to direct political backing from Donald Trump, Washington’s intervention helped stabilise Argentina’s economy just weeks before the polls. Watch the video to find out why Trump helped Milei?
- The Israeli government says Hamas has violated the ceasefire agreement, accusing the group of “deception, lies, and cheating” — not just Israel, but also President Trump and the United States. Government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian confirmed that Israel carried out around 20 airstrikes on Gaza, following the killing of an Israeli soldier. She said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the decision in coordination with the IDF and informed President Trump before the strikes took place. Israel insists the action was aimed specifically at Hamas operatives and terror infrastructure, adding that it was meant to enforce the ceasefire framework that Hamas allegedly […]
- At a fiery Turning Point USA town hall at the University of Mississippi, U.S. Vice President JD Vance faced a tough, emotional question from a college student, about immigration, identity, and faith. The student pressed Vance on his interfaith marriage to Usha Vance, who identifies as Hindu, asking how the couple balances faith and culture while raising their children Christian and why he supports policies seen as anti-immigrant despite being part of an immigrant family himself. In a candid and composed response, Vance defended his immigration stance, saying America must lower future immigration levels while respecting those who came legally. […]
- A Russian Il-76 military transport plane linked to the former Wagner Group lands in Caracas after a multi-stop journey, raising speculation about arms deliveries or mercenary movements as US-Venezuela tensions soar; while President Trump sends an aircraft carrier group to the Caribbean and green-lights covert CIA ops against Maduro’s regime, flight records highlight Russia’s escalating involvement—intensifying the geopolitical standoff over Venezuela’s future.
- President Trump and President Xi Jinping meet in Busan for their first in-person talks in six years, exchanging handshakes and candid words about trade, rare earths, and tariffs; Trump jokes about Xi as a “tough negotiator” but strikes an optimistic tone, as the high-stakes summit aims to reset US-China relations amid ongoing economic tensions and a fragile truce.
- Vice President JD Vance calls for a major reduction in legal immigration at a University of Mississippi event, arguing that current high levels threaten American cohesion and assimilation; taking tough questions from students, Vance says the U.S. must “get the overall numbers way, way down” to help society “build a sense of common identity,” while criticizing lax Biden-era policies and honoring Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
- Ukraine, trade, tariffs & more… | Trump reveals what he discussed with Xi, this US ally gets snubbedU.S. President Trump reveals details of his meeting with Xi Jinping, covering trade, tariffs, and key geopolitical issues, while some U.S. allies reportedly felt overlooked during the discussions.
- Donald Trump’s $3.6 trillion “Golden Dome”, a space-based missile defense system, is already facing its toughest test. As Vladimir Putin boasts of successful nuclear trials of the Burevestnik missile and Poseidon torpedo, U.S. experts warn the dome could take a decade to build and still fail to intercept Russian strikes. The Washington Post reports the project may require 16,000 interceptors and cost over $3 trillion. As Russia flaunts unstoppable weapons, Trump’s dream shield risks becoming the most expensive illusion in modern defense history.
- President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “immediately” resume nuclear weapons testing, citing recent tests by Russia and China and claiming the US must match their programs “on an equal basis”; the historic announcement breaks a 33-year moratorium and comes just as Trump prepares to meet President Xi, raising new concerns over arms races after Russia’s Burevestnik missile test and growing US-China rivalry.
- Russia claims a major victory with the capture of Vishnevoye in Dnipropetrovsk and rapid advances in Pokrovsk, releasing footage of Russian troops waving their flag and dropping surrender leaflets over Kupyansk; as Russian offensives intensify, President Zelensky admits “the situation is difficult” in daily briefings but denies reports of large-scale Ukrainian encirclement.
- President Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping for high-stakes bilateral talks addressing trade, rare earth export controls, fentanyl precursor chemicals, and regional security ahead of the Korea summit, as both leaders seek progress on a new framework agreement to avert further tariffs and enhance US-China cooperation on global challenges.
- Russia fires at NATO nation’s ‘wipe Moscow off map’ remark, slams ‘atmosphere of military psychosis’Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken issued a stark warning that NATO would “wipe Moscow off the map” if Russia attacked Brussels, insisting any nuclear or conventional strike would trigger a devastating allied response. Francken made the remarks after Russia’s new missile test and amid growing NATO-Russia tension, defending U.S. leadership and Article 5 commitments under Trump while criticizing Kremlin threats as “military psychosis.” Moscow condemned Francken’s statement as “provocative and irresponsible,” reflecting deepening East-West hostility amid ongoing Ukraine and nuclear standoffs.
- IAEA chief Rafael Grossi addresses concerns on North Korea’s fresh cruise missile test—with the launch timed to coincide with Trump’s Asia visit—and reaffirms that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons despite limited cooperation, admitting Israel’s recent strikes seriously set back Tehran’s program; Grossi also confirms his candidacy for UN Secretary-General and warns the Zaporizhzhia plant in Ukraine remains at high risk amid ongoing hostilities.
- Putin aide’s bombshell on NATO involvement in Ukraine war; ‘foreign language heard on their radios…’Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov says Ukraine is blocking peace negotiations, as Russia warns of mounting militarization and internal contradictions in the EU, and stresses it will ensure secure transit to Kaliningrad despite Lithuanian and Polish border threats; Peskov cites Orban’s energy ties, rebuffs EU pressure over Russian oil, questions Western alliances, and warns Europe faces long-term costs for supporting Kyiv as the West debates leveraging frozen Russian assets and tightening military support.
- Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon sharply rebuts UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s Gaza genocide report, accusing her of anti-Semitism, bias, and defending terror while crediting Trump’s Abraham Accords and 20-point peace plan for advancing ceasefire and regional diplomacy over “failed witchcraft” and falsehoods; the speech highlights Israel’s hostages ordeal, ongoing fight against Hamas, and unwavering commitment to peace, security, and democracy.
