WORLD
From food aid to air travel chaos: Longest US government shutdown in history causes unprecedented disruptions
The Congressional logjam appeared set to stretch into its seventh week, with no signs yet emerging on Friday that congressional Democrats had budged from their demands to restart funding despite consistent pressure from Republicans.
WORLD
Novo Nordisk executive faints in Oval Office while standing behind Trump | Watch
The person, believed to be Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay, was standing behind the president during the event when, suddenly, he passed out.
WORLD
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani names all-women transition team after historic win
Mamdani, who defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, is set to take the office of mayor on January 1, 2026.
INDIA
'Won’t tolerate if a Khan is imposed on Mumbai': Mumbai BJP chief after Mamdani's historic NYC win
The remark comes ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, delayed since 2022, now scheduled by the Supreme Court for January 31, 2026.
WORLD
Mamdani thanks New York for historic win, says 'Now let's get to work'
Mamdani triumphed over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent after a string of scandals, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
WORLD
Five injured as driver rams into pedestrians in western France, shouts 'Allahu Akbar'
The man was previously known to police for petty crime including driving while drunk, as well as drug-related offences.
WORLD
Why UPS was still flying 34-year-old cargo plane that crashed in Louisville
Authorities have not found any indication so far that the plane’s age played a role in the crash, which killed at least nine people shortly after takeoff from Louisville.
WORLD
Cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport in US, shelter-in-place issued
Video circulating on social media appears to show thick plumes of smoke rising from the airport.
WORLD
White House ‘fully complying’ with court order on SNAP benefits after Trump's post stirs confusion
Leavitt's remarks came a few hours after Trump sparked confusion when he posted on Truth Social that SNAP benefits “will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!”
WORLD
'Cuomo capable, Mamdani is not': Trump says funding would be 'highly unlikely' for New York City if Zohran wins
Trump, who grew up in the New York borough of Queens, also effectively endorsed Cuomo, a Democrat, in the interview.
WORLD
'Ghulaam, Namak Haraam, Dalal': Taliban releases song calling out Pakistani Army
The song comes weeks after tensions escalated along between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Durand Line.
CITY
BJP MP writes to Amit Shah, seeks renaming of Delhi — Here’s what he wants it called
According to the BJP leader, while other historic cities in the country, such as Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Ujjain, Varanasi, are reconnecting with their "ancient identities", Delhi should be "respected in its original form".
INDIA
'Won't bow to them': BJP MP Ravi Kishan receives death threat over speeches during Bihar election campaign
In a strong statement posted on X, the actor-turned-politician said the threats were an attack not only on his personal dignity but also on faith and Indian cultural values.
INDIA
‘Why do Congress and Pakistan's narratives...': BJP hits back after Revanth Reddy’s ‘carpet bombing’ jibe
The Telangana CM alleged that the BRS and BJP were continuing their 'secret understanding' from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections into the Jubilee Hills bypoll as well.
INDIA
2015 Chittoor mayor murder case: Five convicts handed death penalty by Andhra Pradesh court
The police made special security arrangements ahead of the verdict. They only allowed court staff inside the premises and restricted public gatherings, rallies, or celebrations.
INDIA
Former Lalu Prasad's aide, Dularchand Yadav, shot dead during election campaign in Mokama
During the election campaign for Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi, a violent clash broke out between two groups. In the scuffle, Dularchand was shot in the chest and died on the spot.
CITY
Caught on cam: Bhopal cop steals Rs 2 lakh, phone from friend's home
A case of theft has been filed against DSP Raghuvanshi, posted at the state Police Headquarters.
INDIA
Congress leader sings Bangladesh national anthem in Assam, BJP cries foul | Watch
While the BJP slammed the Congress for being “Bangladesh-obsessed” and questioned its sense of national pride, the Congress has brushed off the criticism as “politically motivated".
INDIA
Cyclone Montha weakens after battering India's eastern coast, 1 dead, thousands evacuated
Tens of thousands of people in low-lying areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha had evacuated to relief camps before the storm hit.
WORLD
Hurricane Melissa headed to Cuba: What makes it ‘storm of the century’
Extensive damage was reported in parts of southern and southwestern Jamaica, including four damaged hospitals and more than half a million customers without power.
INDIA
Congress objects to transfer of civil servants in Goa post-SIR announcement: ‘Complete violation of EC guidelines’
Congress objected to the transfers claiming that these were in violation of the poll body's guidelines.
INDIA
Village chief beaten to death by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur's Churachandpur
The victim, identified as M Haokip, was the village chief of T Khonomphai village in Henglep sub-division of the Churachandpur district.
INDIA
Inside Kurnool bus fire: 234 smartphones worth Rs 46 lakh made blaze more fierce
Eyewitnesses at the site said they heard multiple explosions as the smartphones caught fire.
INDIA
Kurnool bus fire victim's kin narrate ordeal: 'I wish my daughter never got that job...'
20 people were killed and 20 others injured when the bus went up in flames after hitting a motorcycle on the outskirts of Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh.
