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- Texas Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights, Allowing Foster Parents to Pursue Adoption
· Law & Justice
Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals upheld a decision terminating a mother’s parental rights for a 2022-born boy, allowing foster parents to pursue adoption.
- Italian Schools Hit by Over 1,800 New Bomb Threat Emails
· Cyber Awareness
Over 1,800 Italian schools received bomb‑threat emails signed by 'Mikhail Andropov', prompting closures and a push for stronger cyber‑defence.
- Indian-Origin CEOs Drive $15 Trillion in Global Company Valuations, AI a Key Factor
· Business & Finance
HSBC Hurun Global Indians List 2026 shows Indian-origin CEOs lead companies worth $15 trillion, 71% driven by AI.
- Three Arrested in Uttarakhand After 56‑Year‑Old Woman’s Murder Linked to 2023 Family Killing
· India
Three men, including an Army soldier, arrested for murdering 56‑year‑old Vimla Devi in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The case links to a 2023 family killing.
- Ben Ferguson Leads Polls as Trump’s Next Press Secretary Candidate
· Politics
Kalshi predicts Ben Ferguson has 25% chance to become Trump's next White House press secretary, ahead of Hogan Gidley, Scott Jennings, and Anna Kelly.
- US Midterm Results Ease European Concerns, but Deep‑Rooted Policy Shifts Likely to Persist
· World
During the U.S. midterm campaign, neither party addressed European issues, and President Donald Trump’s handling of the Ukraine war, Greenland, and the…
- Christian Zionism’s Influence on U.S. Policy Traced in Al Jazeera Documentary
· Politics
22‑minute Al Jazeera film by Awad Joumaa traces Christian Zionist ideas from U.S. megachurches to policy, highlighting CUFI, lobbying, and Israeli actions.
- India vs New Zealand: 3rd ODI Preview with Rayudu and Kartik
· Sports
Ambati Rayudu and Murali Kartik will discuss the upcoming third One Day International between India and New Zealand on Cricbuzz Live. The match is part…
- Metro Operators Turn to Naming Rights and Corporate Deals to Fund Infrastructure
· Business & Finance
Bengaluru metro operators use station naming rights and corporate deals to raise ₹460 crore, boosting expansion and connectivity beyond fares.
- AAP Releases Second Batch of 31 Punjab Assembly Candidates
· Politics
AAP releases a second list of 31 candidates, bringing total declared candidates to 71 for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
- VFS Global CEO Highlights Resilience of Travel and Growing Indian Mobility
· Lifestyle
VFS Global CEO Zubin Karkaria highlights travel’s quick rebound, India’s growing mobility, 30 M visa applications processed, and AI’s limited role in visa…
- England Host Croatia at Wembley as Kane Celebrates Milestones
· Sports
England host Croatia at Wembley on Nov 12; Harry Kane will debut his Ballon d’Or trophy and record 126th cap, while England need a draw to reach quarter‑finals.
- Alice Huang’s Early Connection to Nvidia CEO Sparks New Allegations
· Business & Finance
Former CCTV reporter Alice Huang, introduced to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang by her husband Kang Weigh, faces new allegations linked to Megaspeed’s chip smuggling.
- Andhra Pradesh to Draft Investment Protection Act, Chief Minister Urges Central Support
· India
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that Andhra Pradesh will draft a state‑level Investment Protection Act to shield investors from…
- Zelenskyy Accuses SpaceX of Systematic Speed Limits on Starshield Amid Ongoing Drone Attacks
· World
Ukraine’s president claims SpaceX imposed a 161 kmph speed limit on Starshield, hindering drone interception, but the restriction was lifted on Oct 24.
- MacKenzie Scott Donated $7 Billion in 2025, Outpacing All Other Major Philanthropists
· World
In 2025, MacKenzie Scott donated about $7B, surpassing Bloomberg, Gates, Buffett, and the Dells, while American giving hit $617.2B.
- India’s Employment Landscape Shifts Amid AI Adoption, Skill Gaps and New Labour Codes
· Business & Finance
India's workforce shifts with AI adoption, skill gaps, and new labour codes. TeamLease reports a 5.4% net employment rise in HY2 FY 2026‑27.
- October CPI Inflation Hits 6.09%, Exceeding RBI’s Upper Limit
· Business & Finance
October CPI inflation rose to 6.09%, surpassing RBI’s 6% tolerance. Retail inflation up from 5.54%, rural 6.63%, urban 5.41%, food inflation 8.94%.
- Mizoram Mandates GPS Tracking for Rice Trucks and Links ePoS to Weighing Scales to Curb Ration Leakage
· India
Aizawl, Mizoram – State minister B Lalchhanzova announced that trucks carrying rice will be required to install AIS‑140‑compliant GPS devices so that…
- India Investigates Telecoms’ Blocking of 129 Betting Sites After Fake Court Orders
· India
Bengaluru, India – India has begun an inquiry into how telecom officials blocked 129 illegal betting websites after Reuters revealed that the directives…
- Netanyahu’s Caretaker Role Allows War, but Requires Government Approval
· World
Israel’s caretaker PM Netanyahu can’t declare war alone; law requires full government or security cabinet approval. New government formation underway.
- HT Leadership Summit 2026 Begins with Focus on ‘New Rules. New Realities’
· India
The 24th HT Leadership Summit 2026 begins on Nov 12, themed 'New Rules. New Realities', featuring sessions with Zubin Karkaria, Anima Anandkumar and more.
- Bomb Threat Email Targets Mumbai Mayor’s Office, Amitabh Bachchan’s Bungalow and Airport
· India
An email sent on Wednesday threatened bomb blasts at several locations in Mumbai, including the mayor’s office, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan’s…
- Ayodhya Sees Surge in Tourism and Homestay Occupancy During Deepotsav
· India
During Deepotsav, Ayodhya lit 36 lakh lamps, drew 15 lakh tourists, and filled family homestays, boosting local hospitality and employment.
- Oakville Teen’s Cancer Fundraising Goal Reached as Family Pursues U.S. Treatment
· Sports
15‑year‑old Oakville hockey player Alex Bonitatibus, diagnosed with parameningeal rhabdomyosarcoma, reaches $50,000 GoFundMe goal as family seeks U.S.…
- India’s Goyal Promises Preferential Access to Nearly $85 Trillion of Global GDP for Investors
· India
India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal announced that India’s free trade deals give investors access to nearly $85 trillion of global GDP, covering 60…
- SPOs in Jammu and Kashmir Earn Between ₹6,000 and ₹18,000 Monthly, Lacking Retirement Benefits
· India
Special Police Officers in Jammu and Kashmir earn ₹6,000‑₹18,000 monthly and lack retirement benefits, with only a ₹5 lakh compensation for next of kin.
- Chinese Delegation Arrives in Lithuania for First Direct Talks Since Diplomatic Rift
· World
Chinese diplomats have arrived in Lithuania for their first direct engagement in the Baltic country since relations stalled over Vilnius’s support for…
- US Overseas Bases Face Rising Threats from Iran, Prompting Strategic Reassessment
· World
Iran’s attacks on U.S. overseas bases in Europe and the Middle East force Washington to rethink deployments, with assets moved to Jordan and Israel.
- Former Medellín Cartel Hitman Jhon Jairo Velásquez Serves 23 Years, Becomes YouTube Star Before Dying at 57
· Law & Justice
Ex-hitman for Pablo Escobar, Jhon Jairo Velásquez served 23 years, became a YouTube star, and died of oesophageal cancer at 57.