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Four Baloch students among six reported missing across Pakistan, rights groups raise alarm

Balochistan | November 2, 2026 1:41:26 PM IST

Four people, including three Baloch students, have allegedly been subjected to enforced disappearance in separate incidents across Balochistan, Punjab and Islamabad. ... read..

US midterms 2026: Texas Senate race sets record as costliest non-presidential contest at $573 million in ad spending

Washington DC | November 2, 2026 1:41:24 PM IST

The Texas Senate contest has become the most expensive non-presidential race in American electoral history, with political advertising spending and reservations reaching a record USD 573 million, according to advertising intelligence firm AdImpact. ... read..

Israeli forces withdraw from Hebron in the West Bank after over 10 day-siege, says governor

Jerusalem | November 2, 2026 1:11:28 PM IST

Israeli forces have withdrawn from the city of Hebron in the West Bank after an over 10-day siege, according to its governor, Al Jazeera reported on Monday. ... read..

"Target would be Pickax Mountain": US Commentator Carlson claims Netanyahu pressuring Trump to launch nuclear strike against Iran

Washington DC | November 2, 2026 1:11:21 PM IST

US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was pressuring President Donald Trump to consider a nuclear strike against Iran, alleging that the suspected underground nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain ... read..

NSA Doval reviews bilateral defence cooperation with Vietnam's National Defense Minister in Hanoi

Hanoi | November 2, 2026 12:41:33 PM IST

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Monday held discussions with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi, reviewing ongoing bilateral defence cooperation and agreeing to further deepen e ... read..

Albanian American Council condemns violence amid anti-govt unrest in Tirana, urges to uphold rule of law

Tirana | November 2, 2026 11:41:23 AM IST

The Albanian American Relations Council (AARC) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing anti-government unrest in Albania's capital, Tirana, condemning violence and calling on all parties to exercise restraint, respect democratic institutions and uphol ... read..

Six Indian tourists stranded by heavy snowfall in Nepal's Dolpa rescued by helicopter

Kathmandu | November 2, 2026 11:41:20 AM IST

Six Indian tourists who were stranded during a trek to Shey-Phoksundo Lake, the deepest lake in Nepal, in the Dolpa district following heavy snowfall have been successfully rescued by helicopter, officials confirmed on Monday. ... read..

Trump says US struck Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons

Washington DC | November 2, 2026 11:11:22 AM IST

US President Donald Trump defended the American military action against Iran, saying Washington had acted to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, while describing the rise in oil prices amid the ongoing conflict as a "very small price to pay" fo ... read..

US midterms 2026: Trump steps up anti-Democrat offensive over tax policies at Kansas rally

Washington DC | November 2, 2026 10:41:29 AM IST

US President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on Democrats over their tax policies, voter identification measures and border security during a campaign rally in Kansas, urging voters to support Republicans in the November 3 midterm elections as the pa ... read..

Bangladesh garment workers' protest over wage hike enters third day, factories remain shut

Dhaka | November 2, 2026 10:41:24 AM IST

Unrest in Bangladesh's garment sector continued for the third consecutive day, with workers staging protests on Monday while demanding a substantial increase in minimum wages. Several factories remained shut amid fears of attacks and growing security conc ... read..

Australian High Comissioner reitrates importance of Quad in maintaining peace in Indo-Pacific

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 10:41:19 AM IST

The 'Quad' is all about practical cooperation for a stronger, more prosperous & secure Indo-Pacific, Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green posted on Monday. ... read..

US midterm elections 2026: Democrats gain ground in key Senate battlegrounds, lead in five Republican-held states

Washington DC | November 2, 2026 9:11:41 AM IST

Democrats are showing considerable strength in the final days ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections, with new polling indicating that the party is leading in five Republican-held Senate battleground states and maintaining a narrow advantage in anot ... read..

Florida jet crash caused significant damage to surrounding infrastructure: Florida governor DeSantis

Florida | November 2, 2026 9:11:36 AM IST

Floridas Governor, Ron DeSantis stated on Monday that the private jet plane crash near the Mar-a-Lago residence of President Donald J Trump in the state caused significant damage to surrounding infrastructure, according to a post on X. ... read..

India, Azerbaijan celebrate shared cultural heritage through art, literature in Baku

Baku | November 2, 2026 9:11:29 AM IST

The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan organised a painting exhibition and a literary reading session in Baku to celebrate the shared cultural heritage and longstanding cultural connections between the two countries. ... read..

Ukraine reports cyberattack on air raid alert system;Russia's emergency ministry app also compromised

Kyiv | November 2, 2026 7:41:20 AM IST

Ukraine and Russia have reported cyberattacks targeting their respective emergency alert systems, with fake warnings about chemical and radiation threats circulated across Ukraine and false public safety information distributed through a Russian governmen ... read..

Foreign Secy Vikram Misri meets UAE Minister Reem Al Hashimy, reviews bilateral ties

Abu Dhabi | November 2, 2026 6:11:23 AM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met UAE Minister of State and Special Envoy to India Reem Al Hashimy during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where the two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and discussed ways to further s ... read..

Oleshky ceasefire concludes; Melania Trump hopes it lays "foundation for lasting peace" between Russia, Ukraine

Washington DC | November 2, 2026 6:11:20 AM IST

United States First Lady Melania Trump on Sunday (local time) commended Russia and Ukraine for their cooperation during the humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, saying the five-day arrangement successfully facilitated the delivery of critical aid and evacua ... read..

"We do it even better": Trump says US outperforms China, Russia in spy operations ahead of midterms

Iowa | November 2, 2026 5:41:21 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has said that Washington also conducts intelligence operations against China and Russia, claiming that the United States is better at spying on its adversaries, during a campaign rally in Iowa ahead of Tuesday's US midterm electi ... read..

2 tankers explode after allegedly hitting naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims

Tehran | November 2, 2026 5:11:19 AM IST

Two oil tankers, including a supertanker, exploded after allegedly striking naval mines while attempting to navigate an unauthorised route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed. ... read..

Naftali Bennetts BYachad faction throws support behind Gadi Eisenkot to form next Israeli government

Jerusalem | November 2, 2026 4:41:19 AM IST

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's 'BYachad' faction has thrown its support behind Yashar party chief Gadi Eisenkot, announcing that it will recommend him to President Isaac Herzog to form the next government amid a political deadlock follow ... read..

Netanyahu urges Trump to strike Iran immediately after US midterms during very good phone call: Report

Washington DC | November 2, 2026 4:11:19 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged US President Donald Trump to launch fresh military strikes against Iran immediately after Tuesday's US midterm elections, amid concerns in Israel over Washington's continued pursuit of a diplomatic solut ... read..

Private jet carrying 9 crashes near Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida

Florida | November 2, 2026 3:41:19 AM IST

All nine people on board a private jet were killed after it crashed into a residential area in South Florida on Sunday (local time), triggering a massive fireball and prompting emergency crews to shut down nearby roads. ... read..

Plane carrying nine crashes into residential area in Florida

Florida | November 2, 2026 3:11:21 AM IST

As many as nine people were on board a private jet that crashed into a residential area in South Florida on Sunday afternoon (local time), triggering a massive fireball and prompting emergency crews to shut down nearby roads, according to the Federal Avia ... read..

French Minister Mathieu Lefevre to meet PM Modi during two-day visit to India for ISA Assembly

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 2:11:20 AM IST

France Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition Mathieu Lefvre will undertake an official visit to New Delhi, from November 2 to November 3, to co-chair the Ninth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and to promote Frances candi ... read..

Two killed, 18 injured in stampede at TikTokers mehndi event in Pakistan; six arrested

Narowal | November 2, 2026 1:11:21 AM IST

At least two people were killed and 18 others injured in a stampede at a TikTokers mehndi event in Pakistans Sialkot district, with police arresting six people in connection with the incident. ... read..

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