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‘Clear wave of NDA in Bihar’ says Rajnath Singh ahead of Bihar Assembly polls

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that there is clear sign of NDA winning in the Bihar Assembly elections. He claimed that NDA never creates discrimination among people on the basis of caste, creed and religion.

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC win and the India connection: A Nehru quote, Bollywood song

Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming New York City’s first Indian-origin Muslim mayor. After clinching victory, the 34-year-old addressed his supporters with a speech inspired by Jawaharlal Nehru’s iconic 'Tryst with Destiny'. After Mamdani's speech came a Bollywood twist, as the song 'Dhoom Machale' began to play. His filmmaker mother, Mira Nair, was present during the celebrations

Ruben Amorim earns Ronaldo’s approval for work done at Manchester United: ‘He's doing his best’

While praising Ruben Amorim for his efforts at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo called out the club’s management and some of the players, blaming them for the team’s prolonged poor form.

Will Elon Musk be world's first trillionaire? Depends on what Tesla shareholders decide tomorrow

Tesla board warns Elon Musk could quit if shareholders reject his massive $1 trillion pay package, which would boost his stake to 25 per cent and may award Musk about $1 trillion in shares. 

Dick Cheney: Marred by Enron links, silent champion of the India-US civilian nuclear deal

While his reputation suffered from allegations of favouritism toward Enron’s troubled India venture, Cheney later emerged as a key architect of the strategic nuclear partnership that strengthened Washington’s ties with New Delhi

EXCLUSIVE | Sonu Nigam on Zubeen Garg: ‘I was very fond of his voice, especially when I heard Mere Vatan from Fiza’

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi Deb Roy, singer Sonu Nigam talks about his journey in the entertainment industry, about Zubeen Garg and more.

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat box office: Harshvardhan Rane-Sonam Bajwa starrer finally takes over Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna's Thamma

While both films clashed at the box office on 21st October, EDKD earned around Rs 1.50 crore and Rs 2.10 crore on its 14th and 15th day, compared to Thamma's Rs 1.30 crore and Rs 1.90 crore.

Watch | Mamdani quotes India’s first PM in his victory speech: ‘A moment comes but rarely in history…’

Mamdani has pledged sweeping social reforms, including rent freezes, fare-free public buses, universal childcare, and city-owned grocery stores designed to lower living costs

California gets voter nod for new US House map — Democratic can now have 5 more seats

California voters approved Proposition 50, handing Democrats a major redistricting win that could flip up to five US. House seats and counter Republican map gains ahead of the 2026 elections.

Indian-origin leaders score big in US elections: Mamdani elected NYC mayor, Hashmi wins Virginia

Indian-origin leaders Ghazala F. Hashmi and Zohran Mamdani have etched history in the US, with Hashmi becoming the first Muslim woman elected to statewide office and Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral race.

Spotify's growth rate decelerates for 5th quarter, ad revenue falls 6%

Spotify’s momentum weakens as growth slows for the fifth straight quarter, slipping to 7 per cent from 20 last year, while ad revenue declines 6 per cent, signalling waning post–price hike gains.

Norway calls time-out on $2.1 trillion-sovereign wealth fund's ethical exclusions

Norway’s parliament voted to pause ethical divestments by its $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund for about a year while reviewing its guidelines, amid global scrutiny over recent decisions such as divesting from Caterpillar over its links to Israeli operations.

First Indian-origin Muslim New York City mayor: Why Zohran Mamdani’s win is historic

Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s next mayor is a watershed moment in the city’s political direction. The 34-year-old democratic socialist defeated Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa with a voter coalition focused on affordability, housing, and inequality. His victory signals rising support for progressive governance in the US at a time of heightened polarisation

Perplexity accuses Amazon of bullying over shopping by AI assistant

The e-commerce giant has claimed that it repeatedly asked Perplexity to remove Amazon from the Comet experience, "particularly in light of the significantly degraded shopping and customer service experience it provides"

Jay Shah credits years of groundwork as Women’s World Cup 2025 proves massive success: ‘Passionate about women's cricket‘

ICC president Jay Shah has been credited for the growth of women’s cricket in India and globally as the Women’s World Cup 2025 prove to be a massive success.

Jaishankar likely to visit Canada next week for G-7 meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will likely visit Canada next week to attend the G-7 foreign ministers' meeting. Last month, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand had visited India.

How Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani’s wife, helped steer him to victory in New York mayoral elections

New York City has made its decision, and it’s Zohran Mamdani as mayor. With this win, attention shifts to his wife, Rama Duwaji, a Syrian-American artist, who quietly helped steer Zohran to victory by designing his election campaign material as well as boosting his image on social media

Can China’s experience help Delhi cut down air pollution? Its embassy thinks so

As Delhi chokes under toxic smog, China extends a helping hand, offering to share its hard-won lessons from battling the “grey ghost” that once plagued Beijing’s skies.

Trump lists 2 reasons why Republicans lost elections in New York, Virginia and New Jersey

Donald Trump attributed Republican losses in recent US elections to the government shutdown and his absence from the ballot.

Why tariffs are likely to stay even if US Supreme Court rules against Trump

Donald Trump’s tariffs go to the Supreme Court today (November 5). The case against the US administration seeks to block the president’s power to impose levies. However, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that if the top court strikes down tariffs, the government will switch to other tariff authorities

Bilaspur train accident: What caused that deadly collision that killed at least 11 in Chhattisgarh?

Following the tragic collision of a goods and passenger train in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur, Indian Railways has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. A preliminary investigation suggests that the accident may have happened when the loco pilot of the passenger train likely missed the red signal. At least 11 people were killed, and 20 were injured in the mishap

As Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s mayoral election, mother & filmmaker Mira Nair's 2013 'desi' remark on him goes viral: 'He is not an American at all'

While the 34-year-old New York State Assembly member and a democratic socialist, amid his win, mom and director Mira Nair's old comment on his son being 'desi' has gone viral on social media.

WATCH: David Beckham, one of football’s biggest stars, knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle

David Beckham once ruled the hearts with his delectable football before becoming a businessman. He was knighted for his contributions to sport and charitable causes.

Novak Djokovic breaks silence on leaving Serbia, moving family to Greece: ‘Athens is in my heart’

Novak Djokovic has finally reacted to uprooting his family from Serbia and moving them to Greece as he won his opening game at the Hellenic Championship on Tuesdau.

Who is Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat who has become the first woman governor of Virginia?

The glass ceiling in Virginia has been smashed. Democratic Party’s Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer, has made history by becoming the first woman to be elected a governor in the American state. Throughout her campaign, she presented herself as an antithesis to the chaos and cruelty emanating from Washington. She focused on the cost of food, healthcare and businesses hit by tariffs rather than going after individuals, turning the state blue

US cargo plane crashes after taking off at Louisville airport; 7 people dead, 11 injured

The Federal Aviation Administration said that the UPS (United Parcel Service) Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 pm local time after taking off from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Mohsin Naqvi set to face dual role allegation by BCCI, readies legal option: Report

The BCCI is reportedly set to accuse Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi of breaching ICC's governance regulations, but the Asian Cricket Council chairman has reportedly a plan in place to counter any allegations.

India planning grand AI Impact summit, likely on February 19-20 next year

The AI Impact Summit will be held in February next year and will be the second biggest gathering of world leaders in India after the G20 Summit

Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginia’s first woman governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become the first woman ever to lead the commonwealth

History Today: How Trump achieved a rare presidential feat in 2024

Donald Trump became the second US president ever to serve non-consecutive terms on November 5, 2024. Although he lost the 2020 election to Democratic candidate Joe Biden, he made a comeback in 2024 to become the 47th president. On this day in 2013, India launched its Mars mission, popularly known as Mangalyaan