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Over 100 passengers have died in major sleeper bus fire accidents across India in the past decade. Collisions, electrical faults, and poor enforcement of safety norms continue to endanger lives, underscoring the urgent need for regulatory overhaul.

India entered the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup semifinals after defeating New Zealand by 53 runs via the DLS method in a rain-hit match in Navi Mumbai. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored centuries while Jemimah Rodrigues added an unbeaten 76

India U20 women’s football head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for two friendlies against Kazakhstan U19 in Shymkent on October 25 and 28. The matches will prepare the Young Tigresses for the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup.

India’s young shuttlers advanced impressively on Day 2 of the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with standout performances in singles and doubles securing multiple Round of 16 berths. Top seeds and doubles pairs maintained strong winning momentum.

Apple shipped 4.9 million iPhones to India in Q3 CY25, a 47% YoY increase, driven by the iPhone 17 series and festive demand. India accounted for 9% of global shipments, while exports surged 75% to $10 billion.

India denounced Pakistan at the UN for defending terrorists as “freedom fighters,” calling it the “epicentre of terrorism.” New Delhi said Islamabad was twisting international law to legitimise cross-border attacks and obstructing a global anti-terrorism treaty for nearly two decades.

India began its campaign strongly at the Badminton Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Championships 2025, with several youngsters posting key wins, including two over Chinese rivals. SL Dhakshan Sugumaran and Wazir Singh clinched thrilling three-game victories in boys’ singles on the opening day.

US President Donald Trump warned India of “massive tariffs” if it continues buying Russian oil, claiming Prime Minister Modi assured him of a halt in purchases. India denies such a commitment, citing energy diversification and market conditions.

Gold and silver prices surged to new all-time highs in India on Friday, tracking a global rally and weaker dollar. Robust investor demand, US–China tensions, and rate-cut expectations boosted safe-haven appeal, with gold gaining over Rs 2,000 on MCX.

Gold prices have surged over 50 per cent in 2025, hitting USD 4,000, driven by Asian demand, central bank purchases, and safe-haven buying. Slower mine output and strong domestic imports in India and China are fueling the steepest rally since the 1970s

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Moscow’s energy partnership with India aligns with New Delhi’s national interests, describing Russian crude as the most cost-effective option globally. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Modi assured him of reduced oil imports

India reaffirmed that its oil and gas import policy is guided solely by consumer interests and market stability, amid reports of US pressure to curb Russian crude purchases. Officials said India continues to diversify energy sources to ensure secure supplies

A new Zoom-commissioned study shows that while India’s AI-native generation welcomes AI for productivity and efficiency, 74% still prefer access to human agents in service interactions, underscoring growing demands for data privacy, accuracy, and empathetic digital experiences.

India pacer Mohammed Siraj said every wicket felt like a five-wicket haul after being named Impact Player of the Series in the 2-0 Test win over West Indies. Siraj took 10 wickets across two Tests as India marked their first series win under Shubman Gill.

India has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term, its seventh stint on the 47-member body. The victory underscores New Delhi’s continued commitment to promoting global human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Moscow will host Meet Global MICE Congress 2025 on December 17-18, bringing experts, speakers, and MICE planners from India, China, Africa, Latin America, the CIS, and Russia. Over 15 sessions and 3,200 appointments will focus on global trends and business growth

US President Donald Trump praised India and Prime Minister Modi, claiming he helped settle the India-Pakistan conflict. He also called for peace between the two nations and lauded his role in securing a ceasefire, especially in the Middle East

India needs just 58 more runs on day five to win the second Test and clinch a 2-0 series victory over West Indies. Despite West Indies' fightback led by Campbell and Hope, India remains in control heading into the final day

India’s women’s table tennis team was eliminated by Singapore with a 3-2 loss at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships in Bhubaneshwar. Despite strong performances from Manika Batra and Yashaswini Ghorpade, India’s consistency issues cost them the match

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India-Canada relations have been steadily progressing, with both nations working to rebuild trust and restore cooperation across key sectors, including security, technology, trade, and climate action, following high-level engagements between their leaders and ministers