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The Trump administration has cut US refugee admissions to a record low of 7,500 for fiscal 2026, prioritising white South Africans. A White House memo said most slots would go to Afrikaners and others facing “unjust discrimination.” Critics say the move undermines the nation’s humanitarian legacy, turning the program into a pathway for white immigration.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire following talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The ceasefire, in place since October 19, comes after deadly border clashes. Both sides will establish a monitoring mechanism, with a follow-up meeting on November 6 to ensure peace. Turkey and Qatar pledged continued support.
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has banned six aggressive dog breeds, American Bulldog, Pitbull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler, under the new Pet and Community Dogs Bye-Laws, 2025. Existing owners have 45 days to register their pets. Registered dogs must be muzzled, leashed, and trained to ensure public safety.
The NDA will release its joint manifesto for the Bihar Assembly elections today at 9:30 am in Patna, with top leaders attending. Featuring BJP, JD(U), LJP(RV), HAM(S), and RLM, the manifesto focuses on education, healthcare, agriculture, jobs, women empowerment, and infrastructure, emphasizing “double-engine growth” and a roadmap for Bihar’s progress and welfare.
India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the Women’s World Cup semifinal. Chasing a target of 339 runs, India reached the total in 48.3 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues scored a brilliant unbeaten 127, supported by captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89. This victory secures India’s place in the tournament final.
Telangana ACB arrested Shaik Chand Shareef Basha, a TGSPDCL Divisional Engineer in Medak, for demanding and accepting a Rs 21,000 bribe to process a transformer sanction for a poultry farm. Officials caught him red-handed, and he was produced before the Special ACB Court in Nampally for further legal action.
PM Modi will lead and pay tributes at the Statue of Unity – a monumental symbol of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – on his 150th birth anniversary tomorrow. Home Minister Amit Shah stated that PM Modi will inaugurate a grand Unity Parade at Kevadiya’s Ekta Nagar in Gujarat tomorrow. It is known as Patel is commonly […]
Indians in the UAE will now receive chip-based e-passports under India’s new Global Passport Seva Programme. The upgraded system offers faster processing, enhanced security, RFID verification, and ICAO-compliant uploads. Applicants can complete forms in minutes, reapply via the new portal, and make minor corrections free. No biometric collection is required.
Flood flow to Prakasam Barrage in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada is increasing. To this extent, the inflow and outflow are 538,867 cusecs. The first danger warning continues. A second warning is likely to be issued shortly. Officials advised people in the catchment area to be vigilant. It is known that Cyclone Montha has triggered heavy rains […]
Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao assured that every farmer who suffered losses due to the cyclone Montha will be supported. He said that farmers who have lost their crops will be provided with assistance of ₹10,000 per acre. He added that a preliminary estimate has been made that there has been crop damage in […]
An Indian-origin businessman, Arvi Singh Sagoo, 55, died after being assaulted in Edmonton, Canada. He confronted a stranger urinating on his car on October 19. The attacker punched Sagoo, leaving him unconscious; he died five days later in hospital. Police arrested the accused. A fundraiser has been launched to support Sagoo’s children and funeral costs.
Chasing a huge target of 339 runs, India is giving Australia tough competition. At the end of 23 overs, India had scored 138 runs for the loss of only 2 wickets. Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues completed a half-century, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur remained on 37 runs. However, India still needs 197 runs to win. Australia […]
Israeli soldiers raided a municipal building in Blida, southern Lebanon, killing employee Ibrahim Salameh, Lebanese media reported. Israel claimed it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and fired after identifying a “suspect.” Lebanese leaders condemned the killing, calling it a civilian death. Residents protested and criticised UN peacekeepers.
India strongly rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s latest comments on its internal matters, saying the group has no authority to speak on domestic issues. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed that India’s governance is sovereign and constitution-based. He also discussed India’s global engagements, including energy security.
Security researchers exposed a major malware campaign on YouTube called the “Ghost Network.” Hackers post fake tutorial videos with links to cracked software. Clicking these links installs malware that steals passwords and login data. Avoid downloading files from video descriptions and ignore fake comments to stay safe from this organized scam.