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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-New Zealand free trade agreement will boost trade, investments, and jobs. Both countries aim to collaborate in sectors like defence, education, tourism, and aerospace, reflecting closer ties and shared focus on inclusive, sustainable development

From jail, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called Army Chief Asim Munir the “most oppressive dictator” and “mentally unstable,” accusing him of tyranny and injustice. Khan vowed defiance, ruled out talks with the Shehbaz Sharif government, and condemned his and his wife’s treatment

Switzerland has nominated yodelling for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, highlighting its evolution from Alpine herding calls to a modern art form. With growing popularity and academic recognition, advocates hope UNESCO recognition will preserve and promote this distinct national musical tradition worldwide

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Ugandan-born son of filmmaker Mira Nair, won New York City’s mayoral election, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. In his fiery victory speech, Mamdani vowed immigrant-led governance, challenged President Trump, and declared “hope over tyranny and big money"

Pennsylvania voters re-elected Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht, preserving the court’s 5-2 Democratic majority. Their retention secures Democratic influence over key issues including voting rights, abortion, redistricting, and election laws ahead of upcoming state and national contests

Democrat Zohran Mamdani has made history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor after defeating Andrew Cuomo in a high-profile race. His progressive win marks a shift in US urban politics and drew criticism from Donald Trump on the campaign’s eve.

A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded while taking off from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing at least three people and injuring 11. Kentucky’s governor said the toll is expected to rise amid a massive emergency response.

US President Donald Trump feels “very positive and strongly” about the future of India-US ties, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, noting his recent conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Diwali celebration at the Oval Office.

Matt Kuhnemann, Australia's left-arm spinner, hopes his bowlers can dismiss India's Abhishek Sharma cheaply in the remaining T20I matches. He praised Sharma as a serious batting talent and stressed the importance of taking early wickets to control the game

Richa Ghosh, India's finisher in the Women's World Cup final, credits coach Amol Muzumdar for role clarity and backing her strengths. Her explosive 34 runs helped India set a competitive total, leading them to a 52-run victory over South Africa

Elena Rybakina reached her first WTA Finals semifinal by defeating Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0. Amanda Anisimova also advanced after beating Madison Keys. Swiatek and Anisimova will face off on Wednesday for a spot in the semifinals

Indian cueists Dhvaj Haria and Paras Gupta moved closer to the final stage of the IBSF World Snooker Championship with impressive wins, while Malkeet Singh and Hussian Khan were eliminated in the first stage of the competition

The Indian Under-23 men’s football team will play a friendly match against Thailand Under-23 on November 15, 2025, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. The Blue Colts will train in Kolkata before the match, scheduled during the FIFA window

ChatGPT Go’s 12-month free access offer in India drew huge interest, but users faced payment failures and UPI verification errors during activation. OpenAI said heavy traffic briefly overloaded its systems, causing temporary disruptions in UPI transactions

Italian archaeologists, working with Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Archaeology, have discovered eight new ancient sites from Swat to Taxila. The findings, including a 1,200-year-old temple in Barikot, highlight Gandhara’s rich heritage and continuous human civilization across multiple historical periods

Trump warned that New York City would face economic and social collapse if Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral race, endorsing former governor Andrew Cuomo instead. Mamdani, 34, is leading the race with promises to tackle housing and affordability.

Malkeet Singh and Hussain Khan made strong starts in the IBSF World Snooker Championships, winning their opening matches 4-0. Malkeet defeated Essa Al Qubaisi (Qatar), while Hussain triumphed over Shivan Mohammedali (Sweden) with a break of 61

Donald Trump’s ‘G2’ remark and nuclear test claim signal a shift in US-China great power realignments

The Telugu diaspora in the Gulf, especially in Muscat, celebrated Karthika Masam with devotional fervour. The largest gathering took place in Muscat with over 3,000 devotees participating in Vana Bhojanam and Sahasra Lingarchana, led by priests and attended by Indian officials

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near Mazar-e Sharif on Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring over 100. The USGS warned of significant casualties as rescue efforts continue amid widespread damage in quake-hit areas.

President Donald Trump ruled out negotiations with Democrats to end the six-week government shutdown, saying he “won’t be extorted.” The impasse threatens millions of Americans’ paychecks and food aid, while air travel delays and public frustration deepen nationwide.

India clinched their maiden Women’s World Cup title with a dominant 52-run win over South Africa. Deepti Sharma’s 5-wicket haul and Shafali Verma’s crucial performance with both bat and ball led India to a historic victory at DY Patil Stadium

India’s para-badminton stars, including Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam, and Krishna Nagar, dominated the Polytron Indonesia Para-Badminton International 2025, securing multiple medals. Bhagat and Kadam bagged gold in men’s doubles, while Nagar earned silver and bronze in singles and mixed doubles

A global study published in *Science* reveals that agricultural drones are transforming farming worldwide, spreading rapidly from East Asia to the US. Used for spraying, seeding, and monitoring, drones boost efficiency and safety but risk displacing workers and causing environmental concerns