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US First Lady Melania Trump has facilitated a temporary humanitarian ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky, a frontline city in southern Ukraine. The October 29 truce will enable aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, particularly for elderly residents, following negotiations conducted by Trump and her representative with both sides.
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New York City Council passed Romanch’s Law to ban horse-drawn carriages, honouring Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who died in a Central Park carriage accident while trying to save his mother. The legislation addresses animal welfare, public safety and worker protection
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The US November 2026 Visa Bulletin kept India's EB-2 green card final action date at November 1, 2013, while other countries advanced. A separate proposal to amend premium processing deadlines remains under White House review, with details yet unpublished
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US President Donald Trump suggested further military action against Iran remained possible, while acknowledging potential political costs for Republicans in upcoming congressional elections. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged diplomacy, warning that widening conflicts were disrupting energy markets, shipping and supply chains
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A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others. More than 300 houses collapsed, prompting rescue and relief operations. Officials are assessing the damage as the region faces renewed concerns over disaster vulnerability
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An Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Two other Indians were injured, while eight people were reported injured overall. Airport operations have since returned to normal
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Ukrainian drone attacks damaged major Russian data centres operated by Yandex, Sberbank and VKontakte, disrupting digital services nationwide. Experts warn that equipment losses, chip shortages and international sanctions could delay repairs and further hinder Russia’s artificial intelligence development ambitions
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India sharply criticised a UN Special Rapporteur's report for describing fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim as being linked to an "India-based" D-Company without clarifying that he is a wanted terrorist who fled India decades ago. At the UN, India accused the rapporteur of factual inaccuracies and incompetence, warning that such omissions damage the credibility of the organisation.
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India has backed the continuation of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), stressing that its residual functions remain vital for protecting victims and witnesses, preserving tribunal archives, and ensuring accountability for war crimes and genocide in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia.
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The Indian Embassy in France has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals and visitors to remain vigilant amid ongoing protests and civil unrest across France. Demonstrations over rising living costs have led to violent clashes, localised curfews, and transport disruptions, prompting authorities to advise caution.
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The United Nations has warned that a potentially unprecedented El Nino event could trigger extreme heat, droughts, floods and cyclones across Asia, the Pacific, Africa and Latin America, causing humanitarian crises and economic shocks worldwide. UN officials have called for urgent global action and preparedness measures, warning that the impacts could last well beyond the climatic event's peak.
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While triggers vary across Italy, Spain, Portugal and Albania, high fuel and energy costs are fuelling unrest, with upcoming elections adding to political tensions
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The rupee gained 48 paise to close at a six-week high of 94.43 against the US dollar, supported by Jio Platforms IPO-related inflows and RBI intervention. However, rising crude prices and weak domestic equities continued to weigh on sentiment
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India has urged the international community to keep outer space a domain of cooperation rather than conflict, calling for a universally acceptable, verifiable and legally binding agreement to prevent an arms race. Sudha Murty also highlighted India’s space achievements and ambitions
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit highlights Reliance Industries’ strategic role in global energy markets. The Jamnagar refinery is central to Washington’s efforts to curb Russian oil revenues, expand Venezuelan crude trade, manage fuel prices and strengthen investment ties
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The US Justice Department has allowed a ruling on job advertisements targeting H-1B visa holders to stand, holding that discriminatory advertising alone is not a separate legal violation. The decision has implications for employers, US workers and Indian professionals seeking US jobs.
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US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end soon and predicted a sharp fall in oil prices. He defended the military campaign, cited nuclear concerns and criticised European allies for refusing to assist Washington during the conflict.
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Iran’s IRGC said two oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and claimed its forces downed a US drone. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei warned that Tehran would retaliate against any attack and rejected reports of a possible US strike on Pickaxe Mountain.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the India-US partnership would help shape the 21st century, highlighting alignment on emerging technologies, trade and Indo-Pacific security. Speaking at a reception in Mumbai, he also signalled plans to visit India every three months.
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A Houthi ballistic missile strike on a military training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province has killed at least 60 people, mostly new recruits, and injured more than 200, making it the deadliest attack since fighting reignited three months ago.
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Indian-American voters are emerging as a notable force in the US midterm elections, with a viral pro-Democrat post in Texas sparking debate online and over 500 Indian Americans rallying behind Congressman Tom Suozzi in New York. Both Democrats and Republicans are intensifying outreach to Indian-American and broader Asian-American voters in closely contested districts.
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Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raises serious questions about provincial autonomy and military’s role in politics
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From Hyderabad’s Irani chai to global financial upheavals, monetary shifts quietly reshape livelihoods, savings and economic security
