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7 EU countries report cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems: Reports
Brussels | November 2, 2026 9:11:51 PM IST
Seven European Union (EU) countries have reported cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems, causing refrigerator and freezer temperatures to rise sharply and resulting in large quantities of food being spoiled, according to Euronews. ... read..


Inbasekar Sundaramurthi appointed as India's next Ambassador to Senegal
New Delhi | November 2, 2026 8:11:46 PM IST
Senior diplomat Inbasekar Sundaramurthi, currently serving as the Consul General of India in Barcelona, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Senegal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. ... read..


"This is Netanyahu's legacy": Yair Golan slams incitement after protesters target Eisenkot over his son's death
Jerusalem | November 2, 2026 7:41:35 PM IST
Israel's Democratic Party chairman Yair Golan launched a blistering attack against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after right-wing demonstrators targeted the home of his political partner, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, accusing the Yashar pa ... read..


"Iran's indiscriminate aggression is inexcusable": CENTCOM rejects Tehran's claims, accuses it of killing over 20 mariners
Washington, DC | November 2, 2026 7:41:20 PM IST
USCentral Command on Monday forcefully refuted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's statement that Tehran has not targeted civilians in neighbouring countries, accusing Iran of intentionally striking civilian infrastructure and killing more than 20 ... read..


China accused of undermining Taiwans status ahead of APEC summit
Asia | November 2, 2026 7:11:56 PM IST
Taipei [Taiwan], November 2 (ANI) Taiwan has strongly protested against what it described as China's discriminatory treatment over arrangements for its participation in the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, accusing Bei ... read..


Delhi court grants CBI 2-day transit remand of Mahadev app kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar following Oman extradition
New Delhi | November 2, 2026 7:11:54 PM IST
Delhis Rouse Avenue Court on Monday granted a two-day transit remand of Mahadev App promoter Saurabh Chandrakar, who is wanted in an alleged illegal betting syndicate case, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ... read..


Yisrael Beytenu party leader Liberman backs Eisenkot for PM, Lapid for Knesset Speaker; rules out Netanyahu alliance
Jerusalem | November 2, 2026 7:11:33 PM IST
Ending speculation, Yisrael Beytenu party leader Avigdor Liberman said his party would recommend Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister and support Opposition Leader Yair Lapid for the post of Knesset Speaker, while ruling out any possibility of j ... read..


41-member Brazilian Army delegation visits India to strengthen defence ties
New Delhi | November 2, 2026 6:41:21 PM IST
A 41-member delegation from the Brazilian Army Command and General Staff College visited Delhi and Agra as part of its Foreign Study Tour, strengthening defence cooperation and military ties between India and Brazil. ... read..


Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Nepal from Nov 4-5
New Delhi | November 2, 2026 6:11:59 PM IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will undertake a two-day official visit to Nepal from November 4 to 5, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. ... read..


US lawmaker urges raising China travel warning over risk of wrongful detention
Washington DC | November 2, 2026 6:11:35 PM IST
A US congresswoman has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to upgrade Washingtons travel advisory for China, citing concerns over the alleged use of wrongful detention of American citizens by Chinese authorities, as reported by The Epoch Times. ... read..


Albanian PM Edi Rama unveils PasqyrAlbania a platform to track public services, citizen complaints; vows 'transparency'
Tirana | November 2, 2026 6:11:22 PM IST
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has unveiled a new initiative called PasqyrAlbania where every citizen's complaint or a public service can be tracked online in real-time much like one would a courier parcel. ... read..


"Lots of Russians want to come to India": Russian tourism representatives highlight growing travel exchanges
By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 6:11:20 PM IST
Russian tourism industry representatives on Monday highlighted the growing tourism exchanges between India and Russia, emphasising the need to explore new destinations, strengthen tourism cooperation and expand travel opportunities beyond traditional tour ... read..


"US greatest threat to nuclear non-proliferation regime": Iran blasts Washington over strike threats
Tehran | November 2, 2026 5:41:56 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei slammed the United States on Monday as the single biggest danger to global nuclear non-proliferation on Monday, reacting to American threats targeting Irans remaining nuclear facilities. ... read..


"50 to 100% increase in tourism, trade": Subhash Goyal calls for India-Russia open sky policy
New Delhi | November 2, 2026 5:41:54 PM IST
Indian Chamber of Commerce Aviation and Tourism Expert Committee Chairman and STIC Travels Chairman Subhash Goyal on Monday called for an open sky policy between India and Russia, stating that the move could lead to a 50 to 100 per cent increase in touris ... read..


India, UAE set sights on scaling up investment flows, advancing "House of India" cultural project during Foreign Secy Vikram Misri's visit
New Delhi | November 2, 2026 5:41:39 PM IST
India and the United Arab Emirates are taking decisive steps to scale up bilateral economic engagement and deepen cultural integration, focusing on enhancing direct investment flows and advancing key initiatives such as the proposed "House of India" proje ... read..


"Ball is in America's court": Iran demands end to US naval blockade before any agreement on Strait of Hormuz
Tehran | November 2, 2026 4:41:37 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said that the responsibility for advancing negotiations now lies entirely with Washington, emphasising that Irans logical demand, starting with an end to the US naval blockade, must be met be ... read..


Unfinished road project in Karachi highlights governments negligence
Karachi | November 2, 2026 4:41:19 PM IST
A long-delayed road improvement project has created serious traffic problems at Church Mor in Block 13-D/2 of Karachi's Gulshan-e-Iqbal, where construction materials have been left unattended for nearly three weeks without any progress on the proposed wor ... read..


Trump voices uncertainty over confidence in Nvidia CEO Huang amid China spy plot: Report
Washington DC | November 2, 2026 4:11:56 PM IST
US President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty over his confidence in Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang as an adviser on US technology policy, following reports that American intelligence officials suspected a Chinese businesswoman with all ... read..


Garment workers protest: Bangladesh Home Minister alleges former Awami League-linked factory owners fuelling unrest
Dhaka | November 2, 2026 3:11:36 PM IST
Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday alleged that industrialists and factory owners with links to the former Awami League government were instigating unrest in the country's garment sector, as workers' protests demanding higher wages entere ... read..


Karachis constant power cuts, gas shortage irk citizens as Pakistan Peoples Party stages protest
Karachi | November 2, 2026 3:11:32 PM IST
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has stepped up pressure on Karachis electricity and gas providers, staging a protest rally against persistent power cuts and inadequate gas supplies that have disrupted daily life across Lyari and other neighbourhoods of ... read..


Qatar Airways to participate in Watan 2026 national exercise at Hamad International Airport
Doha | November 2, 2026 2:42:00 PM IST
Qatar Airways on Monday has announced that it will participate in the annual nationwide Watan 2026 exercise today, with contingency planning and operational readiness activities scheduled at Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha. ... read..


Florida governor Ron DeSantis tweets support for removing invasive Burmese pythons from states wilds
Tallahassee | November 2, 2026 2:41:50 PM IST
Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, recently posted on X in support of eliminating invasive Burmese pythons from the wilds of the states south. ... read..


International conference on Buddhism's spread in Himalayas inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 2:41:35 PM IST
The inaugural ceremony of the International Conference on "Buddhism: Dissemination in the Himalayan Region and Beyond" was held at the Kala Wangpo Convention Centre in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday. It brought together prominent dignitaries and rep ... read..


Pakistan: Teacher shortage, security fears shut seven girls schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | November 2, 2026 2:11:25 PM IST
Seven government girls primary schools in the Bara subdivision of Khyber district have been forced to shut down due to an acute shortage of teachers and worsening security conditions, highlighting a deepening crisis in Pakistans public education system. ... read..


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..


Republicans' victory in midterms can have negative impact on India: Expert
New Delhi | November 1, 2026 11:41:22 PM IST
A Republican victory in the upcoming US midterm elections that keeps unchecked power in President Donald Trumps hands could result in significant "negative impact" for India, particularly regarding H-1B visas, tariff pressures, and strict immigration cur ... read..


Germany: Gen Z protests turn violent in Frankfurt, 54 detained
Frankfurt | November 1, 2026 11:11:23 PM IST
The youth-led protests in Frankfurt, Germany, turned violent, with looting in shops reported, according to DW News. ... read..


USS Warrior arrives in Chattogram for CARAT Bangladesh 2026
Dhaka | November 1, 2026 10:41:26 PM IST
The US Navy mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM-10) arrived in Chattogram on Sunday, November 1, to take part in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2026 with the Bangladesh Navy, Acting US Mission Spokesperson Mara Bird sa ... read..


"India's rise rooted in spiritual energy": UK Lords, global leaders at Gayatri Parivar centenary celebrations in Delhi
New Delhi | November 1, 2026 10:41:25 PM IST
British parliamentarians and global spiritual leaders joined the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar Centenary Celebrations 2026 in New Delhi, praising India's enduring spiritual heritage and the universal philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one ... read..


"Huge honour for India," says Rijiju as Bhutan dedicates Stupa 76 to PM Modi
Gelephu | November 1, 2026 10:41:23 PM IST
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Bhutan after the King of Bhutan dedicated Stupa number 76 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..


Iran: Araghchi says Doha consultations outcome depends on US response, no breakthrough in 2-day Hormuz reopening plan
Tehran | November 1, 2026 9:41:32 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that the positive outcome in the Doha consultations depends on the United States response, state-run news agency IRNA reported. ... read..


"Let Oleshky become starting point for lasting peace": US First Lady Melania Trump
Washington DC | November 1, 2026 9:41:20 PM IST
United States First Lady Melania Trump on Sunday hailed the humanitarian operation in Oleshky in the Kherson region, calling the ceasefire in the city a starting point for lasting peace. ... read..


US Midterms: Defeat could stall Trump's domestic agenda, but India trade talks safe, says expert
New Delhi | November 1, 2026 9:11:27 PM IST
Sharing insights into the upcoming US midterm elections, foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Sunday said that the elections are "extremely important" for President Donald Trump, and any loss of legislative majority could derail his domestic agenda, ... read..


"Prepared to defend ourselves" if US attacks, says representative of Irans Supreme Leader in India
Patna (Bihar) | November 1, 2026 9:11:26 PM IST
Representative of Irans Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Sunday said that Iran is prepared to defend itself if the United States and Israel initiate fresh escalation in the conflict. ... read..


Kiren Rijiju calls on Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay; highlights "immense potential" of Gelephu Mindfulness City for both nations
Gelephu | November 1, 2026 8:41:23 PM IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday called on Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Gelephu, where the two leaders held "warm and very positive" discussions aimed at strengthening the India-Bhutan partnership and exploring the potential of the Gel ... read..


NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Hanoi, will interact with Vietnamese leadership
Hanoi | November 1, 2026 8:11:26 PM IST
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval arrived in Hanoi on Sunday for a visit to Vietnam. ... read..


Zelenskyy says Ukraine targeted Russian defence enterprise in Rostov
Kyiv | November 1, 2026 7:41:29 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday stated that Kyiv targeted the Rostov region in Russia, hitting a Russian defence enterprise amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations. ... read..


US warns Iran can't hold global economy hostage, says "prepared to go in another direction" if Hormuz traffic not restored
Manama | November 1, 2026 7:41:20 PM IST
The United States has warned that Iran cannot be permitted to hold the regional and global economy "hostage", stating that while Washington remains open to diplomatic dialogue, it is prepared to take an alternate course if maritime traffic in the vital St ... read..


Pakistans gas crisis forces Rawalpindi families back to firewood as costs soar
Rawalpindi | November 1, 2026 6:41:30 PM IST
Severe gas shortages and soaring liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have pushed low- and middle-income households in Rawalpindi back to traditional cooking fuels, including firewood, coal and kerosene oil, as winter approaches, as reported by The Expres ... read..


Iran warns Trump that "threats will not dictate" duration of war; Submits evidence of US-Israeli attacks to IMO
Tehran | November 1, 2026 6:11:34 PM IST
Iranian Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi on Sunday warned that any attack against Tehran would be met with a "proportionate, decisive, and impactful response," cautioning that any renewed confrontation with the United States could spiral into an extended ... read..


"Common path of harmony, diversity": Varanasi to host Symposium on Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges on Nov 2-4
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 1, 2026 6:11:32 PM IST
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, will host the three-day World Symposium on Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges from November 2 to 4. ... read..


Balochistan's worsening security raises alarm as female students stage protest in Turbat
Balochistan | November 1, 2026 6:11:29 PM IST
The Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) organised a protest at the University of Turbat in Balochistan, condemning the shooting of three female students inside Girls Degree College Nushki and demanding justice for the victims, as reported by The Baloc ... read..


US and Bangladesh Air Forces begin Exercise Cope South 2026
Dhaka | November 1, 2026 6:11:21 PM IST
The US Air Force and Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) began Exercise Cope South on Sunday at BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandker in Dhaka, Acting US Mission Spokesperson Mara Bird said. ... read..


Taiwan highlights political differences with China, warns of Xi Jinpings growing consolidation of power
Taipei | November 1, 2026 5:11:38 PM IST
Taiwans Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung has highlighted the fundamental differences between Chinas authoritarian political system and Taiwans democratic institutions, arguing that the fifth plenum of the Chinese Communist P ... read..


Israeli Consulate extends greetings on Kannada Rajyotsava; hails Karnatakas "rich culture, incredible spirit"
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 1, 2026 4:41:28 PM IST
The Consulate General of Israel to South India extended its greetings to the people of Karnataka on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava, praising the state's rich cultural heritage, language, and welcoming spirit. ... read..


WUC welcomes US import ban on three Chinese companies over alleged Uyghur forced labour links
Munich | November 1, 2026 4:41:22 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has welcomed the United States government's decision to ban imports from three Chinese companies over their alleged involvement in facilitating Uyghur forced labour in East Turkistan, calling the move an important step towa ... read..


"Face the reality": Israeli President urges parties to "find creative solutions" amid electoral stalemate
Tel Aviv | November 1, 2026 4:41:20 PM IST
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday urged all party leaders to accept the election results and find creative solutions to prevent another election, as none of the blocs has a clear majority in the 120-member Knesset. ... read..


MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita to visit Spain from Nov 3 to 5
New Delhi | November 1, 2026 4:11:19 PM IST
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will undertake an official visit to Spain from November 3 to 5, the MEA stated. ... read..


Iran designates UK's Royal Navy, Royal Air Force as "terrorist organisations", classifies MI6 as "hostile group"
Tehran | November 1, 2026 3:11:43 PM IST
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday announced the designation of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as "terrorist organisations" and classified its Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) as a "hostile group", citing what it described ... read..


India-Australia Joint Validation Exercise Austrahind 2026 culminates in Keralam
Keralam | November 1, 2026 2:41:40 PM IST
Military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 culminated with a 36-hour Joint Validation Exercise conducted from October 30 to 31, 2026 at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, under Chapter VI of the UN Charter. ... read..


WUC weekly brief highlights Uyghur political representation, forced labour concerns and international advocacy
Munich | November 1, 2026 2:41:36 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), in its latest weekly brief, has highlighted four significant developments concerning Uyghur representation in democratic politics, international advocacy against forced labour, and growing efforts to hold China accountable ... read..


ETGE holds talks with Turkish political parties, seeks support for East Turkistans independence ahead of OTS Summit
Ankara | November 1, 2026 2:41:31 PM IST
The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) has held consultations with several Turkish political parties and Turkic institutions ahead of the upcoming Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) summit in Ankara, seeking diplomatic, parliamentary and legal sup ... read..


Pakistan police accused of torturing young man, family stages protest
Asia | November 1, 2026 2:41:26 PM IST
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan] November 1 (ANI) A young man has died following police brutality in Pakistans Taxila area after a confrontation over parking a vehicle on a public road, triggering protests and questions over police accountability. His famil ... read..


Yair Golan warns of renewed confrontation with Iran, calls Netanyahu's leadership danger to Israel
Jerusalem | November 1, 2026 2:11:24 PM IST
Israel's Democratic Party chairman Yair Golan has warned of an increasing possibility of another confrontation with Iran, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to ensure Israel's security and calling for the establishment of an alternative ... read..


Bangladesh garment workers wage protests turn violent, police outposts vandalised, BGB deployed
Dhaka | November 1, 2026 2:11:19 PM IST
Bangladeshi garment workers have launched violent protests over wages, with vandalism and clashes reported in Dhaka and Gazipur. Authorities have deployed police and Border Guard Bangladesh. Protesters reportedly vandalised police outposts and set police ... read..


Pakistani forces accused of intimidating Baloch civilians as forced displacement fears intensify
Asia | November 1, 2026 1:41:33 PM IST
Balochistan [Pakistan] November 1 (ANI) Pakistani security forces have subjected residents of Balochistans Surab district to intimidation and physical abuse during house-to-house search operations, raising concerns over civilian safety and growing displa ... read..


Sri Lankan Navy arrests 7 Rameswaram fishermen for allegedly crossing maritime border; association seeks Centre's intervention
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | November 1, 2026 12:41:29 PM IST
The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended seven fishermen from Rameswaram and seized their fishing boat near Mannar in the northern sea area, triggering unrest among the fishing community, fishermen's association representatives said. ... read..


Araghchi says Iran, Qatar propose reopening Strait of Hormuz within two days if US meets Tehran's conditions
Tehran | November 1, 2026 12:11:39 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said talks with Qatari mediators are ongoing on a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States implements Tehran's conditions, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


"No sustainable regional security without stable Yemen": FM Afrah Al-Zouba at Manama Dialogue; calls Taiz siege war crime
Manama | November 1, 2026 12:11:25 PM IST
Yemen's Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba has said regional stability is dependent on the restoration of state authority across Yemen, calling for international action to lift the ongoing siege of Taiz and address threats to maritime navigation in the regio ... read..


Iran's Mohsen Rezaei warns of 'devastating blows' against aggressor, says diplomacy hinges on seven conditions
Tehran | November 1, 2026 11:41:28 AM IST
Iran's top security official Mohsen Rezaei has warned that Tehran would deliver "devastating blows" to any aggressor using "new weaponry" if the country is attacked, while asserting that the path of diplomacy would remain open if Iran's seven conditions a ... read..


UN chief condemns death of OHCHR staff member in Houthi detention in Yemen, seeks impartial probe
New York | November 1, 2026 11:11:19 AM IST
The United Nations Secretary-General has condemned the death of a UN human rights staff member, Mohammad el Shami, while in the custody of Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, and called for an immediate, impartial, transparent and thorough investigation ... read..


'Vice President Dumbledore': JD Vance celebrates Halloween with Harry Potter-inspired family costumes
Washington | November 1, 2026 10:41:38 AM IST
US Vice President JD Vance gave Halloween a Harry Potter twist as he dressed up as Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, a central fictional character in JK Rowlings series, widely celebrated as the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraf ... read..


Modi-Putin talks, Lavrov meet, Kyiv visit: Jaishankar lays out Indias peace push on Ukraine conflict
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 10:41:28 AM IST
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had discussed the Ukraine conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi and before that in Bishkek, as India continues diplomatic engagem ... read..


Bangladesh: Ex-Major Khondokar Abdul Hafiz arrested in Dhaka for involvement in anti-state activities, BDR massacre conspiracy
Dhaka | November 1, 2026 10:41:20 AM IST
A retired Bangladeshi military officer, Major Abdul Hafiz, was arrested by detectives over allegations of involvement in activities against state security, participation in the BDR mutiny conspiracy, and maintaining contacts with the killers, a security o ... read..


16 tossup House races could determine control of US Congress: Reports
Washington | November 1, 2026 9:41:30 AM IST
With all 435 seats in the US House of Representatives set to go to the polls on November 3, as many as 16 closely contested races could prove decisive in determining which party controls the next Congress, according to ABC News. ... read..


North Korea tests cluster bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles, vows to field various types by year-end
Seoul | November 1, 2026 9:41:21 AM IST
North Korea has tested a cluster-bomb warhead designed to be mounted on tactical ballistic missiles and vowed to deploy various types of such warheads by the end of this year, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing its state media. ... read..


6 Indian tourists go missing during trek to deepest lake of Nepal, Shey-Phoksundo
Kathmandu | November 1, 2026 9:11:33 AM IST
Six Indian tourists have gone missing during a trek to Shey-Phoksundo Lake, the deepest lake of Nepal, after heavy snowfall in the area, officials confirmed. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar unveils Sardar Patel bust in Atlanta on National Unity Day, plants sapling under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
US | November 1, 2026 8:41:23 AM IST
By Reena Bhardwaj ... read..


Trump says remaining Iran nuclear sites can be hit in 10 minutes, claims Tehran wants to make a deal
Florida | November 1, 2026 8:41:21 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time), during a Halloween event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, made a high-stakes statement on the ongoing military campaign against Iran's strategic and nuclear infrastructure. ... read..


Iran says US has "completely shifted tone" in JD Vance's letter on peace talks
Tehran | November 1, 2026 6:41:23 AM IST
Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has said that the United States has "completely shifted tone" in a letter from Vice President JD Vance, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Trump, Netanyahu speak as US weighs renewed Iran strikes: Report
Washington DC | November 1, 2026 7:11:19 AM IST
US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by telephone on Saturday as Washington evaluated potential renewed military action against Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the call. ... read..


Jaishankar at G20: Rules out military solutions to conflicts, calls for energy stability and diversified supply chains
By Reena Bhardwaj

Atlanta | November 1, 2026 5:41:20 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has delivered India's core diplomatic message at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, emphasising peaceful dialogue, energy market stability and diversified global manufacturing supply chains. ... read..


US backs Polands place at G20 table
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 5:11:22 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump firmly believes Poland deserves a place at the prominent G20 table, lauding Warsaw's stellar economic growth and military modernisation while expressing strong hopes for its reinvitation ... read..


EAM Jaishankar urges Quad to focus on freedom of choice
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 4:41:23 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday underscored freedom of choice, resilient supply chains and action against non-market practices as key priorities for the Quad, while advocating a more contemporary and practical approach to the grouping's ... read..


G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta talks without consensus on key global security issues
By Reena Bhardwaj

Atlanta | November 1, 2026 4:41:25 AM IST
Foreign ministers from the worlds leading economies wrapped up two days of talks in Atlanta without reaching agreement on several pressing global security issues, laying bare the divisions that continue to shadow the G20. ... read..


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