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The record US government shutdown is close to ending as moderate Senate Democrats back a deal to reopen agencies and fund key departments for a year. The bill restores pay for furloughed workers and withheld payments to states. A Senate vote is planned Sunday, though House approval remains uncertain amid disputes over Obamacare subsidies and […]
The Assam Cabinet approved a Bill banning polygamy, making it a punishable offence with up to seven years’ imprisonment and compensation for victims. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said it excludes Scheduled Tribes and six Scheduled Areas, with exemptions for certain Muslim residents. He also discussed arms license scrutiny and land regulation initiatives.
The Taliban government expressed disappointment over Afghanistan’s exclusion from COP30 in Brazil, despite being highly vulnerable to climate change. Its environmental agency said the decision contradicts climate justice principles. Afghanistan, contributing just 0.06% of global emissions, faces worsening droughts impacting agriculture and groundwater levels.
Seven migrants from Myanmar died and 13 were rescued after a boat carrying hundreds capsized near Malaysia, officials said. The vessel left Myanmar’s Rakhine state and split into smaller boats before one sank near Thailand. Rescuers recovered bodies off Langkawi, while UNHCR urged stronger regional efforts to prevent such migrant tragedies.
A SpiceJet flight SG670 from Mumbai to Kolkata made an emergency landing late Sunday after reporting an engine failure, Kolkata airport officials said. “The flight landed safely, and the full emergency has been withdrawn,” officials told news agencies. All passengers and crew were reported safe, with no casualties during the incident.
16 defence PSUs plan to spend over ₹32,000 crore on R&D over the next 5 years to develop indigenous military hardware, officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review their performance today. Under 2025’s ‘Year of Reforms’, DPSUs aim to double past R&D investment of ₹30,952 crore, boosting technology, exports, and indigenisation.
A day after Delhi’s Air Quality Index crossed 400, parents, environmentalists, and concerned citizens gathered at India Gate to demand urgent government action on deteriorating air quality. Protesters highlighted the severe health risks from toxic air. Police intervened, detaining several participants for holding the demonstration without official permission.
China has suspended its ban on approving exports of “dual-use items” related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the United States. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until November 27, 2026. The Commerce Ministry announced the decision in an official statement today.
A strong earthquake struck northern Japan this evening, triggering several aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. In response, authorities issued a tsunami advisory, warning coastal residents to take precautions. Officials urged people to stay vigilant as emergency teams monitored the situation and assessed potential damage from the series of tremors.
Rahul Gandhi targeted PM Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, claiming they are working for Ambani and Adani. He alleged their policies prioritize corporate interests over citizens’ futures. “They’re trying to steal your future, that’s why they are stealing votes,” Rahul said during his political campaign.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the INDIA bloc of creating a “corridor for infiltrators,” contrasting it with PM Modi’s “industrial corridor.” At a rally in Sasaram, he alleged Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ ignored the needs of marginalized communities in Bihar.
The BJP ridiculed Rahul Gandhi’s jungle safari in Pachmarhi amid the Bihar elections, calling him the “Leader of Partying.” Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said while Bihar votes, Rahul vacations instead of campaigning. He added that when the Congress loses, Rahul blames the Election Commission and makes excuses.
A Mumbai special court allowed Gitanjali Gems Ltd, central to the ₹23,000 crore PNB fraud case, to value and auction 13 unsecured properties linked to fugitive Mehul Choksi, worth around ₹46 crore. Assets include Borivali flats, a BDB unit, Goregaon galas, and Jaipur machinery and gems. Proceeds will be deposited as fixed deposits in the […]
Prime Minister Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will attend the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Uttarakhand at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun today. Marking 25 years of the state’s formation, the event will see a commemorative postal stamp launch, PM Modi’s address, and an expected attendance of over one lakh people.
The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted surprise raids across Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama, Hardshoora, Tangmarg, and north Kashmir, seizing digital devices and documents. Some individuals were detained for questioning. Officials said the preventive operations aim to curb anti-national activities, maintain law and order, and investigate security threats.