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In a breakthrough for India’s pharmaceutical sector, firms including Hetero, Cipla, Annora, and Natco have won Chinese government bids to supply generic drugs like Dapagliflozin and Olaparib, marking a significant entry into China’s tightly controlled healthcare market

President Donald Trump says the US is “pretty close” to a fair trade deal with India and will reduce tariffs “at some point.” Negotiations have progressed through five rounds, with both countries reportedly finalising the agreement’s language.

The US Senate approved a funding bill to end the 41-day government shutdown, restoring pay for federal workers and extending budgets through January 2026. The bill now awaits House approval before reaching President Trump’s desk.

Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh failed to win a medal in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the ISSF World Championships. Bhaker dropped to seventh after a poor shot, while Singh finished sixth. India earned team silver

Samrat Rana created history by winning the men’s 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo. He became the first Indian to win the individual air pistol title, while Varun Tomar took the bronze medal

The signing of a defence deal between India and the United States in Kuala Lumpur highlights the strategic depth of their bilateral relations

Nobel laureate Krasznahorkai saw beauty in ruin – because the moment beauty is perceived, however faintly, it becomes proof that life still holds value

Amee Kamani, Keerthana Pandian, and Natasha Chethan continued their winning runs in the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Doha. Meanwhile, Hussain Khan and Brijesh Damani fight to keep their knockout hopes alive. Pankaj Advani also eyes qualification

India's junior women's hockey team, led by captain Jyoti Singh, will compete in the FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Santiago, Chile. The team, coached by Tushar Khandker, will face Germany, Ireland, and Namibia in pool stages

India’s men’s recurve and women’s compound archery teams advanced to the finals at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka. The men’s team defeated Kazakhstan, while the women’s team triumphed over Bangladesh. The finals are scheduled for later this week

Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda, a 23-year-old Indian student from Andhra Pradesh and recent Texas A&M University graduate, died in the US after suffering from severe cough and chest pain. A GoFundMe campaign seeks $125,000 to repatriate her body and support her grieving family

New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, faced online ridicule for eating with his hands, exposing lingering colonial hierarchies around race, civility, and culture. The controversy sparked debates on identity, diaspora hypocrisy, and how colonial-era notions of refinement still shape global attitudes

The US Senate approved a bipartisan bill to end the 40-day federal government shutdown, funding most agencies through January and guaranteeing back pay for employees. The legislation now moves to the House, aiming to restore federal operations nationwide.

Salman Rushdie received the Dayton Literary Peace Prize lifetime achievement award in Ohio, recognising his literary contributions and promotion of peace. The honour follows his return to publishing after the 2022 attack and his acclaimed memoir, Knife.

India and Saudi Arabia signed the bilateral Haj Agreement for 2026, confirming India’s quota at 175,025 pilgrims. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reviewed preparations, logistics, and facilities to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience for Indian pilgrims.

South Korean rescue teams are searching for nine crew members after a Chinese fishing boat capsized off the southwestern coast near Gunsan. Two crew were rescued. The incident follows another capsizing near Gageo island that killed at least two.

The US federal government shutdown, now in its 40th day, has led to over 2,000 flight cancellations and 8,000 delays. Staffing shortages and FAA-imposed flight reductions at major airports threaten Thanksgiving travel and could impact fourth-quarter economic growth.

Arsenal’s 10-match unbeaten run ended with a 2-2 draw against Sunderland. Despite second-half goals from Saka and Trossard, Sunderland's late equaliser by Brobbey in stoppage time kept the title race alive, reducing Arsenal's lead over Chelsea to six points

South Africa A successfully chased down a target of 417 runs to win the second four-day match against India A by five wickets. A brilliant top-order effort, including fifties from Hermann, Senokwane, Bavuma, and Hamza, led the visitors to victory

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Finals for the second consecutive year due to a shoulder injury. The 38-year-old missed the season-ending tournament last year and has been replaced by Lorenzo Musetti, despite winning his 101st career title in Athens

Lionel Messi’s two goals and two assists led Inter Miami to a dominant 4-0 win over Nashville in the MLS playoffs, sending them to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Inter Miami will face FC Cincinnati next in a single-elimination match

India’s archery team delivered stunning performances at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, with Yashdeep Bhoge topping the men’s recurve qualification and Anshika Kumari finishing fifth in the women’s. India secured second place in the team standings

New Zealand secured a thrilling 9-run win over the West Indies in the third T20I, with Kyle Jamieson bowling a superb final over. Despite a late rally from Romario Shepherd, New Zealand leads the series 2-1 with one match to go

P V Sindhu, on a break from the badminton circuit due to injury, attended the NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks in Georgia. She shared a memorable moment with NBA star Trae Young, celebrating sport and culture