Latest news
- OPay Cancels US IPO After Foreign Inquiry, Delaying Planned Investment
· Business & Finance
OPay withdrew its $304 million US IPO after a Chinese regulator inquiry, leaving Standard Bank’s planned investment uncertain. Shares never traded.
- Musk’s $500 Million Election Spend Fails as Democrats Take Congress and Texas
· Politics
Elon Musk spent nearly $500 million backing Republicans in the 2024 midterms, but Democrats won both chambers of Congress and Texas, ending 30+ years of GOP…
- Palestinian‑led Parties Secure Record Seats, Prompting Security Crackdown
· Politics
After Israeli elections, the Joint List and Ra’am secured 19 seats, sparking police raids, arrests, and a broader crackdown on Palestinian‑led parties.
- Lex Veldhuis to Host Reddit AMA After GGPoker Ambassador Signing
· Gaming & Esports
Popular poker streamer Lex Veldhuis, newly appointed GGPoker ambassador, will host a Reddit AMA. Fans can submit questions and hear candid responses.
- Democrats Face Constraints in New Congress Amid Trump Presidency
· Politics
After the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Democrats hold a historic majority in Congress while Donald Trump remains president for the next two years. The…
- India Secures $400 Billion in Early Renewable Investment Commitments
· India
India has secured $400 billion in preliminary renewable investment commitments, nearly double the $220 billion needed by decade’s end.
- ANC Faces New Low in Municipal Vote as Coalition Governments Rise
· Politics
In the 2026 municipal elections, the ANC fell below 50% for the first time, leading to coalition governments and raising questions about its future leadership.
- DAX Climbs 2.38% as Democrats Take Congress and German Firms Post Strong Earnings
· Business & Finance
The German DAX climbed 2.38% as Democrats took Congress, boosted by Heidelberg Materials and Continental's upgraded 2026 outlook.
- Xi’s 2026 Delhi Visit Highlights Persistent Structural Gaps in India‑China Relations
· World
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited New Delhi in September 2026 for the BRICS summit, revealing widening structural gaps on the border and in economic ties.
- Bengaluru Consultant Repays ₹43 Lakh Education Loan with Son in Attendance
· Business & Finance
Consultant Arpitha Rao in Bengaluru paid off a ₹43 lakh education loan after 8+ years, taking her 3‑year‑old son to the bank to witness the milestone.
- Four Oil Tankers Destroyed After Striking Mines in Strait of Hormuz
· World
Four oil tankers burned after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC says. Two more vessels halted; a drone shot down.
- Texas GOP Candidate Loses Railroad Commission Race After Controversial Remarks About Indian-Americans
· Politics
Bo French, Texas GOP Railroad Commission candidate, lost to Democrat Jon Rosenthal by over 600,000 votes after controversial remarks about Indian‑American…
- Three Naga Militants Killed in Manipur Clash, No Casualties in Subsequent Road Attack
· India
Three militants were killed and at least four others injured in a gunfight between rival Naga groups in Manipur’s Noney district on Wednesday morning.…
- UN Commission Reports Ongoing Genocide and War Crimes in Gaza and West Bank
· World
The UN commission found Israeli forces committed war crimes, genocide and sexual violence in Gaza and West Bank, killing over 72,600 Palestinians since Oct…
- Ukrainian Drone Attacks Kill Three in Russia’s Belgorod and Disrupt Power in Ukraine
· World
Three killed in Belgorod after Ukrainian drone strikes. Power outages hit Kyiv, Crimea, and other regions. Russia downed 709 drones.
- AP Minister Accuses Odisha Officials of Intimidating Tribal Voters in Kotia Villages
· Politics
Andhra Pradesh Minister Gummidi Sandhya Rani accuses Odisha officials of intimidating tribal voters in 29 Kotia villages, pressuring them to boycott elections.
- APPCB Demands ₹36.17 Crore Compensation from ONGC Over Mori-5 Well Blowout
· Climate & Environment
APPCB demands ₹36.17 crore compensation from ONGC for operating Mori‑5 well without clearances after a gas leak blowout in January 2026.
- Dr. Abdul El‑Sayed Wins Senate Seat, Becoming First Muslim U.S. Senator
· Politics
Dr. Abdul El‑Sayed becomes the first Muslim U.S. Senator after defeating Mike Rogers with 52.5% of the vote in the 2026 midterms.
- India Crush South Korea 8-1 to Reach Asian Champions Trophy Final
· Sports
India dominated South Korea 8‑1 in the Asian Champions Trophy semi‑final in Mohali, securing a spot in the final against Japan.
- US Stocks Rise After Democrats Take Control of Congress
· Business & Finance
The Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 opened higher on Wednesday after Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections, taking control of both…
- Chikkajala Fort Near Bengaluru to Be Restored with CSR Funding
· India
A decade after part of the Chikkajala Fort was demolished for road works, the 25‑km‑from‑Bengaluru fort on the route to Kempegowda International Airport…
- Trump’s Post‑Election Response Shifts from Denial to Cooperation
· Politics
After Republican midterm losses, Trump denies results, blames Fox News and rivals, then says he'll work with Democrats and not veto all bills.
- Trump Defends Iran Strike Amid Midterm Losses
· Politics
Trump says the Iran strike and higher gasoline prices hurt GOP midterm results, but he stands by the action.
- ECI Separates Online Form 6 and Declaration for States in SIR Process
· Politics
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has split the online Form 6, used for new voter registrations, from its accompanying declaration in states where…
- Lakers Face Kings in High‑Scoring Showdown on November 2
· Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento to play the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, November 2, 2026. The game starts at…
- Gaja and Nagwaswalla’s New‑Ball Attack Dismantles Kerala in Ranji Trophy
· Sports
In the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Narendra Modi stadium, captain Chintan Gaja and Arzan Nagwaswalla delivered lethal new‑ball spells that…
- Iranian Officials Praise U.S. Midterm Losses, Warn of Possible Trump Attacks
· World
Iranian officials praise U.S. midterm defeats as rejection of war, warn Trump may attack; protests held on 1979 embassy anniversary.
- IIHF Stands Firm Against Russia’s Return to International Hockey
· Sports
IIHF rejects CAS decision to reinstate Russia, citing visa, security, and logistical challenges amid national teams refusing to play Russia.
- Trump Faces Divided Government After Democrats Take Congress
· Politics
After Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate, President Donald Trump’s influence over the legislative agenda has sharply declined. Trump…
- Musetti Upsets Zverev in Hamburg After His Rise to World No. 1
· Sports
Lorenzo Musetti defeats Alexander Zverev 6-7(5-7), 2-6 in Hamburg Masters, ending Zverev's title defense and marking his first loss after reaching world No. 1.