PAK vs SL: New Pakistan Test squad ready to fight Sri Lanka, says Babar Azam

Wall Street races for megadeals as countdown begins on Trump era

The rout by the Democrats in the midterms is creating a sudden sense of urgency in boardrooms, with executives wondering if they might have one last chance to pull off a transformational transaction

'COVID vaccine has worst side effects ever': Dr Rogers' explosive claim rocks fiery Senate hearing

Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 4 and injures 88

Two trains crashed near Cairo on Sunday, leading to four fatalities and approximately 88 injuries. The collision occurred in the al-Ayyat district of Giza province, causing one train to derail. The injured individuals were promptly taken to local hospitals for treatment after the incident. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has ordered an investigation to identify the responsible parties. Emergency teams were dispatched to clear the wreckage and restore normal train services.

Amit Shah to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,024 crore in Gujarat

Key projects being unveiled include a major flyover on the busy Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway, the Jodhpur Knowledge Hub, and an Urban Health Centre in Gota, along with housing allotment initiatives for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) beneficiaries.

Amit Shah to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,024 crore in Gujarat

Key projects being unveiled include a major flyover on the busy Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway, the Jodhpur Knowledge Hub, and an Urban Health Centre in Gota, along with housing allotment initiatives for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) beneficiaries.

Will China’s slow and steady moon landing plan be a safer bet than the US’?

China’s full dress rehearsal for its crewed moon landing would be tougher on schedule but safer than Nasa’s cheaper bet on commercial landers, a US space policy analyst said after the rival powers updated their lunar plans within a week of each other. Wang Xiang, deputy chief designer of China’s crewed space programme, said in Beijing on October 31 that, before sending any astronauts, China would dock the Lanyue lander and Mengzhou spacecraft in lunar orbit, and Lanyue would touch down, lift off...

At least 21 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks off Senegal coast, interior ministry says

The ministry said in a post on X that as of Saturday evening one person had been found alive, and that teams had been mobilised to continue searching for any more possible survivors. It did not specify how many people were believed to have been on board.

PM Modi visits L K Advani's residence to wish him as he enters 100th year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited L K Advani to congratulate him on entering his 100th year of life. Advani, who was born on November 8, 1927, turned 99 on that same day. Modi expressed admiration for Advani's significant contributions to India's political landscape during his visit. The Prime Minister also wrote a newspaper article detailing Advani's impactful journey.

India revels in Diwali celebrations; crackers contribute to 'very poor' Delhi air

On Sunday, Diwali celebrations were held across India, with various leaders participating in customary rituals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival with security personnel in Chhattisgarh, marking a new era free from Naxalism. In Delhi, strict measures were taken to ensure compliance with safety regulations regarding firecrackers during the festivities. Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi worsened due to pollution from celebrations and stubble burning.

India revels in Diwali celebrations; crackers contribute to 'very poor' Delhi air

On Sunday, Diwali celebrations were held across India, with various leaders participating in customary rituals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival with security personnel in Chhattisgarh, marking a new era free from Naxalism. In Delhi, strict measures were taken to ensure compliance with safety regulations regarding firecrackers during the festivities. Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi worsened due to pollution from celebrations and stubble burning.

Iran suggests blasts are not US attacks as both sides report ships hit

Both sides have continued strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, however, restricting exports of energy and other commodities vital to the world economy

The US must stop blaming China for problems at home: former envoy Cui Tiankai

The United States should not blame China’s rise for its own problems and should not expect that these can be solved by changing presidents, China’s longest-serving former ambassador to Washington has said. “China’s development has never aimed to replace or challenge the US – it never has. Naturally, I also hope the US can resolve its own issues and that its future development will not come at the expense of China’s interests,” Cui Tiankai, who served as ambassador to the US from 2013 to 2021,...