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Iranian man who burnt Khamenei's picture found dead with gunshot wound: Reports

Sarlak, from the Lorestan province, was found dead with a gunshot wound hours after posting an image of himself setting fire to a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Instagram

What is India Deep Tech Alliance that Nvidia has joined?

Nvidia, the world’s leading chipmaker, has joined the India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA) as a founding member and strategic technical adviser. Helmed by CEO Jensen Huang, the development comes days after India’s government established a $12 billion (Rs 1 lakh crore) Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme. But what do we know about the industry-led consortium? What role will Nvidia play?

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting victory raises Democrats’ hopes for midterm elections

With California Governor Gavin Newsom's victory on the issue of redistricting, as a response to Red States' redrawing electoral maps mid-decade, Democrats have a fighting chance to retake the House of Representatives in the midterm elections next year.

How America’s tariff nationalism is wrecking its China strategy

Washington cannot rally the world against Beijing’s economic coercion while firing tariff salvos at its own allies

How Turkiye’s Uyghur resettlement plan is aiding China’s ethnic cleansing in East Turkistan

East Turkistan is the motherland of all Turkic peoples. Legitimising Uyghurs’ displacement would make Ankara responsible for the final destruction of the Turkic homeland itself

2 critical, several injured after car rams pedestrians on French island; suspect in custody

Two people are in critical condition and several others injured after a motorist drove into pedestrians and cyclists on the French island of Oléron, off France’s Atlantic coast, on Wednesday

Vice-captain Rishabh Pant, pacer Akash Deep included as BCCI unveils India squad for South Africa Tests

Both Rishabh Pant and Akash Deep have not represented the Indian team since the five-match Test series in England, with the former having suffered a toe injury in Manchester that ruled him out of action for the next three months.

Imran Khan calls Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir ‘most oppressive dictator’ in country’s history

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan launched a scathing attack on Army chief Asim Munir, calling him a “mentally unstable dictator” and accusing the military of unprecedented oppression and political persecution.

Zohran Mamdani isn’t alone. How Indian-origin politicians are slowly becoming more in the US

Zohran Mamdani, who was elected mayor of New York, America’s biggest city, on Tuesday (4 November), is the son of filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan academic and political commentator Mahmood Mamdani. He is a 34-year-old self-described Democratic Socialist. But he isn’t alone. Other Indian-origin politicians are on the rise too

Uber reports 20% top-line quarterly growth, generates $2.2 bn free cash

In the latest July-September quarter, Uber reported revenue growth of 20% year-on-year to $13.5 billion to generate $2.2 billion in free cash flow.

‘Strategic parity for decades to come’: Putin hails Russia’s new weapons tested recently

"The result you (scientists) have achieved has, with no exaggeration, historic significance for our people for ensuring security and strategic parity for decades to come and, we can boldly say, for the entire 21st century," said Putin

How Trump has given the US its two longest govt shutdowns in history

The US government has entered its 36th day without full funding, marking another record-length shutdown under President Donald Trump. Federal workers have missed multiple pay cycles, and key programmes linked to food benefits are under strain. A standoff over Affordable Care Act subsidies before reopening the government remains at the centre of the deadlock

Best phones under Rs 30,000 (Nov 2025): Xiaomi 14 CIVI, Motorola Edge 60 Pro to iQOO Neo 10R 5G

Here are the top 5 smartphones under Rs 30,000 this month.

India cracks down on reckless drivers and poor roads, govt’s new plan is ready

India’s transport ministry unveils a new plan targeting reckless driving and poor road design, mandating psychological tests for repeat offenders and holding highway contractors accountable for crashes due to faulty infrastructure.

Bangladesh women's captain Nigar Sultana accused of physical abuse by senior pacer: ‘Joty beats up the juniors a lot'

Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam, who has not represented the Tigresses since December last year, has accused women's captain Nigar Sultana 'Joty' of physically abusing her junior teammates, a claim that both Sultana as well as the BCB have denied.

Best Foldable Smartphones of 2025 in India: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 to Vivo X Fold5

Here are the foldable phones that released this year and reached Indian shores.

Bangladesh bans Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from entering country until Dhaka elects next govt

Bangladesh has decided to temporarily bar Indian-origin Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from entering the country, citing security and logistical concerns ahead of the upcoming national elections

Explained in Graphics | How Zohran Mamdani plans to make New York a more affordable city

After a tough-fought campaign, 34-year-old Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is New York City’s Mayor-elect. But the real challenge begins now — he has to turn his ambitious plans of making the Big Apple more affordable into reality

Best phones under Rs 25,000 (Nov 2025): Poco F6 5G, Realme P3 Ultra 5G to OnePlus Nord CE5

Looking to buy a smartphone under Rs 25,000 in India? Here are our top picks.

Cristiano Ronaldo responds to Lionel Messi 'greatest' debate with bold take: 'Don’t want to be humble'

While the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate continues to divide the football community the world over, the Portuguese superstar was anything but humble when asked for his opinion in a chat with eminent journalist and television presenter Piers Morgan.

'Minister of Happiness' no more: Jabeur reveals silent battle with depression amid punishing tennis schedule

Ons Jabeur has criticised the packed tennis calendar while admitting that she battled depression and burnout due to the WTA’s gruelling schedule.

New York mayor election: 5 trump cards that won Zohran Mamdani ‘a city we can afford’

In the New York City's mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani ran a near-perfect campaign. His primary message of affordability was tailor-made for New York City. And he learnt from the mistakes of Hillary Clinton's and Kamala Harris' campaigns and turned his inexperience into an asset. Here are five reasons he won.

Sunil Chhetri missing as India name probables for Bangladesh football match in November

India’s football match against Bangladesh will be a part of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, but the Blue Tigers are already out of the race.

When India's poorest states make promises they can't afford

12 Indian states plan to spend Rs 1.68 lakh crore on women’s unconditional cash transfer schemes in 2025–26, raising concerns over rising fiscal pressure and shrinking space for productive spending.

Pakistan’s petty tricks: Why Indian Hindus, on the way to Nankana Sahib, were turned back from border

Pakistan continues to play dirty politics with India. Pakistani authorities barred 12 Hindus travelling with a Sikh Jatha for Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary, inviting condemnation from New Delhi. The pilgrims turned away claimed that even though all their paperwork was in order, the officials didn’t let them proceed to the Nankana Sahib gurudwara

Netflix's Delhi Crime S3: Huma Qureshi reveals she was pitched her villainous role as 'Batman vs Joker': 'I want to be loved as the most hated woman in...'

In the latest instalment, Huma Qureshi, the lead and menacing antagonist, portrays the character of a human trafficking kingpin.

'We have toppled a political dynasty': Mamdani after victory over Trump-backed Cuomo

Zohran Mamdani has been elected New York City’s first Muslim mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a record-turnout contest.

In Graphics | 7.42 crore voters, 90,712 polling stations, 243 constituencies: The big numbers in Bihar elections

The battle for Bihar begins tomorrow (November 6). Of the 243 constituencies, 121 will be heading to the polls in the first phase. From voters to polling stations, here is the Bihar story in numbers

India vs Australia 4th T20 LIVE streaming: Men In Blue eye series lead at Carrara Oval in Queensland

India vs Australia 4th T20 LIVE streaming: The fourth match of the ongoing T20I series between India and Australia will be played at the Carrara Oval in Queensland

Who is Cory Bowman, JD Vance’s half-brother, who lost the Cincinnati mayor race?

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval won reelection in a closely watched race against challenger Cory Bowman, the half-brother of US Vice President JD Vance. Bowman, a pastor and small business owner, campaigned on concerns about crime and community leadership while downplaying any political guidance from his brother