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- West Bengal to Add Syama Prasad Mookerjee to Textbooks, Remove Singur Chapter
· Education
West Bengal will add Syama Prasad Mookerjee to school textbooks, drop the Singur chapter, and reschedule 2027 exams to avoid a census clash.
- Prem Singh Chandumajra Resigns from SAD (Punar Surjit), Signals Return to Badal‑Led Party
· India
Prem Singh Chandumajra resigns from SAD (Punar Surjit) and signals a return to Sukhbir Badal's SAD, amid Punjab election tensions.
- Trump’s Space Declaration Sparks New Lunar Rules Debate, India Faces Strategic Choices
· Space
During the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump issued the "American Declaration of Freedom in Space," announcing that the United States would…
- Delhi Police to Cover Full Tuition for Children of Fallen Officers and Boost Scholarship Amounts
· India
From 2025‑26, Delhi Police will reimburse full tuition for children of fallen officers, raise scholarships to ₹20,000, and award ₹50,000 for top national exam…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- 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.
- 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…
- Assam Police Constable Booked After Alleged Assault on Woman and Family
· India
Assam constable Anil Tai booked after assaulting Husnara Khatun and family with a stick over a dispute; suspended pending investigation.
- Haryana Fashion Students Create Colorful Art from Fabric Scraps Using Needle‑Free Technique
· Lifestyle
At Budha College, 100+ fashion students used the Japanese kinusaiga technique to upcycle discarded fabric into needle‑free artworks, gaining 4 million…
- Goa Police Inspector and Woman Arrested Over Alleged Minor’s Sexual Assault at Cyber Crime Station
· India
Goa Police arrested a 40‑year‑old suspended police inspector and a 37‑year‑old woman for allegedly facilitating the sexual assault of a minor at the…
- Ed Sheeran Gains Permission to Restore Six Suffolk Barns for Private Music Archive
· Entertainment
Ed Sheeran has planning approval to restore six Grade II‑listed barns on his Suffolk farm into private storage and archive space, preserving historic design.
- Madras High Court Affirms 10 PM–6 AM Sleeping Berth Window in Reserved Coaches
· Law & Justice
Madras High Court upheld the 10 PM–6 AM sleeping berth rule in Indian Railways reserved coaches, citing Para 652(a) of the Railway Commercial Manual.
- Modi Discusses Cyclone Damage with Andhra Chief Minister as ₹4,906 Crore Losses Reported
· India
Prime Minister Modi talks with Andhra Chief Minister Naidu about damage from Cyclones Arnab and Murasu, totaling ₹4,906 crore losses.
- Cabinet Endorses ₹25,473 Crore Package to Boost Energy Storage, Mineral Processing, Courts and Statistics
· India
India’s cabinet approved a ₹25,473 crore package to boost renewable energy storage, critical mineral processing, fast‑track courts for sexual offences, and…
- Republicans Lose Congressional Control in Historic Midterm Blow
· Politics
The 2024 midterm elections saw the Republican Party lose control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, a setback not seen since 1990. In…
- Trump Blames Fox News for GOP Losses in 2026 Midterms
· Politics
President Donald Trump has accused Fox News of contributing to the Republican Party’s losses in the 2026 midterm elections by giving airtime to…
- Democrats Secure Majority in Congress Amid Voter Anger Over Inflation and Iran Conflict
· Politics
Democrats won at least 228 seats in the House, surpassing the 218 needed for a majority, and secured at least 54 seats in the Senate, giving them control…
- Settlers Expand on Hebron Rooftops, Threatening Palestinian Businesses
· World
Israeli settlers are building prefabricated rooftop structures in Hebron’s Old City, threatening local Palestinian shop owners and altering the area’s…
- India and SACU’s Trade Pact Seen as Blueprint for Wider India‑Africa Deal
· World
India and SACU's first preferential trade agreement could model a larger India‑Africa framework, covering market access, standards, and dispute settlement.
- Olympic Gold Medal Stolen from Former Hockey Captain’s Bengaluru Home
· India
Bengaluru resident M M Somaya reports burglars stole his 1980 Olympic gold medal and other medals, jewellery, cash, worth ₹3.53 lakh.
- Iran Celebrates US Midterm Losses While Supreme Leader Warns No Policy Shift
· World
Iranian officials welcomed Republican losses in U.S. midterms, while Supreme Leader Khamenei warned no U.S. policy shift and highlighted Strait of Hormuz…