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Afghanistan-Pakistan meet in Istanbul: Will it cement the fragile ceasefire?

Turkey and Qatar will ensure that the Istanbul meeting results in a ‘positive’ outcome

India’s solar module production three times the domestic demand, experts flag oversupply risks

Indian-assembled modules using imported cells are at least $0.03 per watt more expensive than fully imported Chinese modules, while fully 'Made in India' modules could cost more than double their Chinese counterparts without government support

Tears for the camera? Erika Kirk faces backlash over ‘staged grief’ video

The viral footage circulating online allegedly shows Kirk moments before speaking at her late husband Charlie Kirk’s memorial, applying a tear-inducing solution to her eyes just before going on stage

India vs Australia 4th T20I: Suryakumar Yadav loses the toss again as Maxwell returns to playing XI

India were asked to bat first in the 4th T20I at the Carrara Oval as Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won another toss. India went with the same side that won the third game while Australia made four changes to their playing XI.

Philippines typhoon death toll tops 100: Why is the country so disaster-prone?

The Philippines is recovering from the devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left more than 100 people dead and many still unaccounted for. With cleanup ongoing and another potential weather system developing, the disaster highlights the country’s chronic vulnerability to extreme climate events and natural hazards. It is among the world's most disaster-prone nations

Mamdani’s win showcases how desi voters can influence American politics

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, created history after he became the first Indian, Muslim and the youngest person to win the NYC mayoral elections. Here's what his victory tells us about the rising 'Desi' voter base

Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum groped. How world's most powerful women are not safe

Politics is quite unsafe for women. Ask Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, who was groped by a man. This incident highlights just how power does not insulate women from facing gender-based violence, be it in the form of physical abuse, deepfakes or online rape threats

In Photos | Over the Supermoon! The sky is orange

Skywatchers around the world were treated to November's 'Beaver supermoon' as it reached its peak brightness on Wednesday (November 5). People were ready with telescopes and powerful cameras to catch a sight of the biggest supermoon of the year

Helen Mirren will receive the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille award

Mirren will receive the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award in January, the Golden Globes announced Wednesday.

‘India continues buying huge quantities of Russian feedstock’: Envoy Alipov amid sanction row

The Russian Ambassador to India has said that as per estimates for the month of October 2025, that Russian feedstock purchases by India stand at approximately the same level of 1.75 million barrels daily

Good news for MS Dhoni fans as CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirms he will play IPL 2026: 'He’s not retiring yet'

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed that MS Dhoni will continue playing in the IPL 2026 season, putting an end to retirement rumours. The legendary skipper, who has led CSK to five IPL titles, is set for one more season despite fitness concerns.

NBC’s ‘Stumble’ is a mockumentary about a cheer team with plenty of tumbling runs and heart

Jeff and Liz Astrof have created a mockumentary about a ragtag group of recruits building a cheer team from scratch at a junior college in a tiny Oklahoma town with an unpronounceable name.

Queensland weather report: Will it rain during India vs Australia 4th T20I at Carrara Oval?

Will rain make another appearance in the ongoing T20I series between Australia and India after the washout in Canberra? Check out the weather forecast for Carrara Oval, which hosts the fourth T20I, for Thursday (6 November).

Inside Belem, the Brazilian city where world leaders will gather for Cop30

Brazil's Belem has come under the spotlight as it readies to host 'Forest Cop', the United Nations' climate change conference. The city derives its name from Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. It is set to host some 50,000 delegates from around the world over 11 days, starting November 10. Here are some interesting things to know about Belem

Why New York City's Zohran Mamdani can never become US president

Zohran Mamdani will soon take over as New York City’s first Muslim and youngest mayor in more than a century. However, despite speculation over his future political rise, the US Constitution prevents him from ever running for president, as he is not a natural-born American citizen

Not a tactical ploy, Trump’s G2 framework represents a fundamental shift in US perception towards China

Washington now accepts Beijing as a peer power in sharing responsibility for global leadership, complicating India’s grand strategy.

INS Ikshak: India gets a new guide in the sea, 4 things about 80% indigenous vessel

The commissioning marks a big step in the Navy’s strategic plan to modernise its survey infrastructure and secure India’s vast maritime frontiers

Pakistan, Taliban to resume peace talks in Turkey today

Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban will meet in Turkey today to resume talks aimed at reaching a long-term truce.

Delhi wakes up to ‘poor’ air as AQI hits 278

Delhi woke up to a hazy Thursday morning with AQI at 278 in the ‘poor’ category. Pollution levels are expected to worsen to ‘very poor’ till evening as temperatures dips.

‘Predator: Badlands’ sticks its 2 stars together to take the franchise to new places

The film, the seventh in the franchise (not counting the “Alien vs. Predator” offshoots), has the buddy comedy energy that comes with that dynamic

Bad Company, one of rock’s supergroups, pushes the doors open at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Ralphs died in June, just weeks after learning the induction news.

'Pass voter reform': Trump calls for sweeping changes in US election system after Republican setbacks

Democrats have long been criticised for not speaking the language of ordinary voters, but Tuesday showed a shift to kitchen-table issues as Spanberger and Sherrill talked rent, groceries and gas prices

Angelina Jolie’s surprise visit to Ukraine draws scrutiny of her companions

As a UNICEF ambassador, Jolie visited Ukraine’s Kherson city on Tuesday. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, it was Angelina's second visit to the country, as she had previously visited the city of Lviv.

Marcos declares state of emergency as Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 114 in Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 114 leaving hundreds missing in the central provinces, making it the country’s deadliest natural disaster this year.

Does the Brazilian woman that Rahul Gandhi claimed voted 22 times in Haryana exist?

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that a photograph of a Brazilian model was used 22 times in the voter rolls of Haryana, pointing to what he called a 'massive voter fraud' during the 2024 state elections. He said the picture appeared at 10 polling booths, under different names like Seema, Sweety, Saraswati, Rashmi, and Vimla. The Brazilian woman has now been traced and is reportedly named Larissa

Cristiano Ronaldo’s new World Cup remark stirs controversy among fans: 'This guy is shameless'

Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy after saying that winning the World Cup is not his dream, contradicting his emotional 2022 statement calling it his biggest ambition. Fans accused the Portuguese star of hypocrisy following his latest comments.

Are Trump’s tariffs legal? What does the US Supreme Court think?

Donald Trump has called tariffs crucial to the country’s economic health. However, the US Supreme Court justices didn’t seem to agree with the president on Wednesday as the matter was being argued. They questioned the American leader’s powers and expressed doubts about the White House’s justifications for import duties

'It's foolish': North Korea strikes off possibility of dialogue after US imposes sanctions on Pyongyang

The US Department of the Treasury announced earlier this week that it will impose sanctions on eight individuals and two entities for their alleged role in laundering funds derived from North Korea’s cybercrime and IT worker fraud activities

What will happen to Virat Kohli as RCB owners confirm the date for sale of franchise

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has officially been put up for sale by owner Diageo, which plans to complete the deal by March 31 next year. This has raised questions over what it means for Virat Kohli and RCB fans.

History Today: How Abraham Lincoln became president over a deeply divided United States

Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States on November 6, 1860. Within weeks of his taking the top position, South Carolina declared secession from the Union, followed by other southern states. On this day in 1962, the United Nations General Assembly took a historic stand against racial segregation by condemning apartheid in South Africa