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Three Indian nationals, including two women and a man, died in a fire at a house in Bochum, Germany. German authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, with police probing possible arson and questioning a murder suspect.

At least 17 children and a female teacher were killed, while over 30 others were injured after the roof of a private school collapsed in Pakistan's Peshawar. Rescue teams are continuing operations amid fears that more people may be trapped under the rubble.

Hindu and Indian organisations in the US have condemned a foiled mass-shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois during Navaratri celebrations, warning of rising Hinduphobia and urging temples to strengthen security and remain vigilant.

A suspected white supremacist Neo-Nazi was arrested in Illinois after allegedly attempting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, near Chicago. Authorities said the attack was thwarted when his rifle jammed, and a co-worker's tip led to his arrest.

A massive landslide in Nepal’s Gorkha district generated energy equivalent to a 3.5-magnitude earthquake, triggering repeated Budhi Gandaki River floods. The disaster left at least five people missing and damaged hydropower projects, roads and bridges, according to officials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery after successful thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, with tissue examination confirming lung adenocarcinoma. Further tests are expected in coming days

A Saudi Arabian engineer working for OpenAI has been arrested on federal charges over allegedly installing concealed audio-recording devices at the company’s San Francisco offices. Prosecutors cite surveillance footage and digital activity as part of the investigation, while foreign government involvement remains unestablished.

Canada and India are intensifying negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with both sides aiming to conclude a deal by year-end. A Canadian trade mission involving nearly 300 delegates is exploring business opportunities as Ottawa targets $70 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030.

The war with Iran has exposed the limits of Washington’s security guarantees, raising the prospect of a more volatile and strategically fragmented West Asia

The Trump administration has proposed ending deference to previous immigration approvals for certain visa extensions and finalised a rule ending automatic work permit extensions. The changes could affect Indian H-1B workers’ spouses, particularly those awaiting renewed employment authorisation documents

India handed over Rs 290 crore to Bhutan under its 13th Five Year Plan to support projects in education, healthcare, digital skilling, infrastructure and renewable energy. Officials reviewed ongoing initiatives, including bridges, electric vehicles, schools and super-speciality hospital development

India has urged that terrorism-related atrocities be included under crimes against humanity in the proposed international convention on the prevention and punishment of such crimes. At the UN's Sixth Committee meeting, India stressed accountability, national jurisdiction, sovereignty, and non-interference while discussing the convention scheduled for adoption in 2028.

Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for a fresh ballistic missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and a drone attack on a Saudi air base, while the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted the missile. As hostilities escalate with heavy casualties reported on both sides, Iran has renewed its offer to facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize affirms the conviction that international law, however imperfectly applied, remains the best bet for a peaceful world in which no one should be denied justice because of their identity or nationality

American economists Robert E Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for developing macroeconomic models that help governments and central banks manage economic fluctuations. The award carries 12 million Swedish kronor, shared equally between them.

Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu will lead nearly 300 business delegates to Mumbai and Bengaluru to strengthen bilateral trade and investment. The mission comes as India and Canada pursue a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, targeting $70 billion in bilateral trade by 2030

US President Donald Trump will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila on November 16 before travelling to China for APEC. The trip comes amid strained US-India ties over tariffs and Russian oil purchases, with potential diplomatic engagements carrying regional significance 

Republican Senator Thom Tillis accused President Donald Trump of possibly violating US law through a Russian diesel deal, while Senator John Barrasso defended it as leverage against Vladimir Putin. Trump faces an October 18 deadline to decide sanctions on major Russian oil buyers 

An Indian national from Hyderabad, Mohammed Yusuf Ali, has died after being injured in an attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolences, while India condemned attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure

Two Indian seafarers remain missing after a drone attack on tanker MT Petro Dolphin at Oman’s Sohar Anchorage. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said nine crew members were rescued, while local Coast Guard teams continue search-and-rescue operations amid repeated regional shipping attacks

US authorities have arrested Colombian businessman Alvaro Pulido Vargas over alleged money laundering and bribery schemes exceeding $2 billion linked to Venezuela’s Maduro government. Prosecutors accuse him of exploiting food, medicine and housing programmes, using international banking networks to conceal illicit proceeds

Eleven Indians were injured in the attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and wounded over 300 others. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said it is coordinating with local and hospital authorities, while External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar assured that all necessary assistance is being provided.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged companies deploying advanced AI systems to assume models could be compromised and establish emergency shutdown mechanisms. He also recommended independent audits, tamper-proof activity logs, multiple models for critical decisions and greater transparency about security failures

Saudi-led coalition vowed a firm response to a Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309. India condemned the strikes, expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities