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Trump has 'great respect' for PM Modi, says White House on ties with India

The event was attended by the Indian Ambassador to India Vinay Kwatra, Sergio Gor, FBI Director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Leading business leaders from the Indian diaspora were also part of the celebrations.

Nov 5, 2025

US Transportation Secretary warns of 'chaos' as govt shutdown continues

The Republicans have accused Democrats of demanding healthcare subsidies for illegal immigrants, which the Democrats reject as a lie peddled by the Trump administration. Democrats say they are asking to reverse the healthcare cuts for American citizens in the "Big Beautiful Bill", which was passed earlier this year.

Nov 5, 2025

May our sacred traditions illuminate everyone's lives, says PM Modi on Dev Deepawali

On this day, the ghats of the Ganga in Varanasi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and other holy places are illuminated with thousands of diyas (earthen lamps). Devotees take holy dips in the Ganga River, offer prayers, perform aarti, and participate in various rituals to honour the river and the deities.

Nov 5, 2025

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar receives top global peace award from Boston Global Forum

The Forum described him as a "bridge-builder free from agenda or bias," acknowledging his peace interventions in Colombia, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Venezuela, and Kashmir, where his initiatives have helped restore trust and promote nonviolence.

Nov 5, 2025

Encounter breaks out in forests of J&K's Kishtwar after terrorists fire at search party

Drug smugglers, drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forces, as it is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorists in the UT.

Nov 5, 2025

Radical Democratic Socialist Mamdani elected New York mayor

Zohair Mamdani will be the city's first mayor of Indian descent and the third non-White in the city's history.

Nov 5, 2025

Darbar move restored after four years: NC eyes expansion in Jammu

After four years, the J&K government has revived the centuries-old Darbar Move tradition, with CM Omar Abdullah leading the ceremonial reopening in Jammu. The NC, buoyed by the overwhelming public response, is now focusing on consolidating its political base in Jammu province—traditionally a stronghold of the BJP and Congress.

Nov 5, 2025

The real smoke screen: How Delhi's pollution debate misses the point

On the streets of Delhi, the largest source of particulate matter isn't what comes out of tailpipes — it's what lies underfoot. Every broken pavement, unpaved roadside, and leftover pile of construction material becomes a dust reservoir. Passing vehicles churn this dust into the air continuously.

Nov 4, 2025

K'taka BJP to launch campaign against garbage disposal & pothole menace

He said that potholes and piles of garbage are visible on all roads, adding that people need to fight against the government that has betrayed the city, and it has been decided to conduct inspections for one week.

Nov 4, 2025

Matrize poll survey: 63 pc Bihar voters swear by PM Modi's popularity

At least 9 per cent of respondents had not decided about the possible impact of PM Modi's popularity on the Assembly elections. At the same time, 8 per cent of respondents said that his popularity would have some impact on the results.

Nov 4, 2025

Domestic worker arrested for killing pet dog in Bengaluru

After killing the dog, Pushpalatha fabricated a story, claiming that the puppy had accidentally fallen while coming out of the lift. However, when the pet's owner questioned the security personnel about the incident, their responses raised suspicion. Upon checking the CCTV footage, the cruel act came to light.

Nov 4, 2025

Hinduja Group Chairman Gopichand Hinduja passes away in London hospital

Gopichand Hinduja joined the family business in 1950 and is credited with transforming the company from an Indo-Middle East trading operation into a transnational conglomerate. His other two brothers are Prakash Hinduja and Ashok Hinduja.

Nov 4, 2025

SC seeks Centre's 'comprehensive response' on pleas against Online Gaming Act, 2025

Senior advocate C.A. Sundaram, representing the petitioners, added that the gaming companies have been forced to cease real-money contests due to the law's restrictions, which also prohibit banking, advertisements, and promotions associated with online money games.

Nov 4, 2025

Bihar elections: 'Jeevika Didis' to get Rs 2 lakh under Rozgar Yojana, says Smriti Irani

Highlighting the NDA govt's women-centric schemes in the poll-bound state, she informed, "Under Ujjawala Yojana, 1.16 crore women in Bihar have got LPG cylinders, making their kitchens smoke-free. Over 11 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have been started under the Jeevika programme to make them self-reliant and curb their dependency on someone else."

Nov 4, 2025

Indian employees report lowest level of pay unfairness worldwide

Earlier in October, global payroll and compliance platform Deel said that the median salaries for men and women in India are nearly equal, ranging from $13,000 to $23,000, reflecting "growing pay equity and the adoption of data-driven compensation models."

Nov 4, 2025