International

Indian tourist dies, PIO injured in helicopter collision during Everest rescue

A mid‑air collision between two rescue helicopters on Mount Everest resulted in the death of an Indian tourist and injuries to a Person of Indian Origin.

04 Nov 2026

US Midterms 2026: Historic Firsts Expected As Electorate Expands

The upcoming 2026 US midterm elections are poised to witness historic firsts as voters' rights advocates celebrate the expanded diversity of the electorate.

04 Nov 2026

India to Oppose EU Carbon Tax at COP31, Citing Fossil Fuel Reliance

India has announced it will oppose the European Union's proposed carbon tax at the upcoming COP31 summit, arguing that domestic firms still depend heavily on fossil fuels for energy.

03 Nov 2026

Glitch Detected in New York County Ballot Machine, Voting Continues Unhindered

A technical fault was reported in a ballot‑counting machine in New York County, but the State Board of Elections confirmed that voting for the midterm elections proceeded without interruption.

03 Nov 2026

US Midterm Elections: Voters Test Trump's Leadership in Key National Vote

American voters are heading to the polls in a significant election widely viewed as a major test of President Trump's leadership.

03 Nov 2026

Iran Claims Three Tankers Hit by Mines in Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed that three tankers were set ablaze after colliding with sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, citing a lack of transit permission.

03 Nov 2026

Gujarat Sailor Killed in Attack on India-Flagged Cargo Ship Near Oman

A sailor from Gujarat was killed after an India-flagged cargo ship came under attack near Oman, raising concerns for maritime security in the region.

03 Nov 2026

India and Israel Reject Pakistan‑Backed UN Arms Control Resolution

India and Israel voted against a UN resolution on regional arms control put forward by Pakistan and Belarus, citing national security concerns and specific references to South Asian measures.

03 Nov 2026

Indian Citizen Killed in Helicopter Collision Near Mount Everest, Nepal

A helicopter collision near Mount Everest in Nepal resulted in the death of an Indian national, officials said.

03 Nov 2026

Indian National Killed in Helicopter Collision in Nepal

A collision between two helicopters over Nepal has claimed the life of an Indian national.

03 Nov 2026

Ex-Maldives FM Arrested Over Child Abuse Allegations Amid Presidential Bid

A former Maldives Foreign Minister was arrested at his residence in the capital on Monday night facing child sexual abuse charges while campaigning for the MDP presidential primary.

03 Nov 2026

Israel's Political Landscape Marked by Bold 'Chutzpah' Moment

Israeli politics is currently experiencing a significant shift characterized by a bold and unconventional approach, described as a 'chutzpah moment'.

03 Nov 2026