A 21-year-old Indian-origin trucker, Jashanpreet Singh, was arrested after he killed three people and injured four others in Ontario, California. Singh, who was under the influence of drugs, reportedly entered the US illegally in 2022. Another trucker who had illegally migrated from Punjab killed three people in a crash in August.
This special report focuses on US President Donald Trump's new Ukraine-related sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, a first in his second term that has rattled global markets. In a major policy shift, Trump stated, 'Hopefully he will become reasonable and hopefully Zelinsky will be reasonable to, you know, takes 2 to tango as they say.' The move puts major importers like India's Reliance Industries in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Indian stock markets are witnessing a spectacular rally, with the IT sector surging on hopes of an impending US-India trade deal. This festive season has also seen record-breaking Diwali sales of over ₹5.4 trillion, boosted by GST cuts and a push for 'Swadeshi' goods. The bulletin also covers significant deals in the defence sector, with contracts for Bharat Forge, Adani PLR, Bharat Electronics, and JBM Auto.
While millions strive for US citizenship, many Americans abroad are renouncing it. A 2025 survey shows 49% of expats considering renunciation, with 51% citing political frustration. In Canada, US immigration enquiries surged 300% after the presidential election. Why are people giving up their American citizenship?
Donald Trump says he will discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in Seoul, while also seeking progress on trade, tariffs, and rare earths. Trump called Xi a "strong leader" capable of influencing Moscow.
US President Donald Trump defended the $250 million White House ballroom expansion amid criticism over transparency. The project aims to provide a larger venue for state dinners.
The US President praised India's cooperation as a big thing, noting that nearly 40 per cent of India's crude imports currently come from Russia.
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan for repeatedly missing court hearings. The court also reprimanded police officers for submitting misleading reports.
Virginia Giuffre's memoir reveals abuse by Prince Andrew and other elites. Her accounts sparked controversy and legal actions, highlighting trafficking issues.
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed his belief that only President Trump can broker peace between Moscow and Kyiv. He met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill before his own White House sit-down later in the day.
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's Diwali greeting, meant to celebrate both Bandi Chhor Divas and Diwali, was immediately pounced upon by critics who claimed Poilievre's phrasing blurred religious lines and echoed separatist talking points.
Michael Wolff, known for his bestselling books on President Donald Trump, said the threat came after his remarks to The Daily Beast and comments made in three social media videos. The First Lady's lawyer had set an October 15 deadline for the author to apologise, retract, and pay damages, which he refused.
The new sanctions, announced by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), target both companies and several of their subsidiaries.
Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir accuses a well-known Prime Minister of brutal sexual abuse. The revelations deepen the controversy around Epstein's trafficking network and implicate high-profile figures.
The latest operation marks the first known Pacific strike under President Donald Trump's renewed anti-narcotics campaign, which has so far focused on the Caribbean with seven previous lethal attacks.
Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence clarified there are no undisclosed terms in the ceasefire with Pakistan. The agreement focuses on peace and joint monitoring after deadly border clashes.
Russia carried out large-scale nuclear drills involving missile launches from land, sea and air, a day after the US delayed a planned summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
This special report focuses on the escalating diplomatic friction between the U.S. and India, with figures like Donald Trump and Narendra Modi at the center of a dispute over Russian oil. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed, 'he is not going to buy much oil from Russia'. While India has denied the claim, the controversy unfolds ahead of a potential landmark U.S.-India trade deal that could slash American tariffs in exchange for reduced Russian oil imports. The programme also examines Walmart's decision to pause hiring for H-1B visa candidates following a steep fee hike by the Trump administration. Additionally, we cover Xi Jinping's unprecedented purge of top military general He Weidong in China and a new digital recruitment drive for women by the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.
This special report details Chinese President Xi Jinping's massive anti-corruption purge within the military, leading to the expulsion of top generals He Weidong and Miao Hua. The Defense Ministry accused them of 'grave duty-related crimes, involving huge amounts, and exceptionally negative impact'. The sackings, which include nine senior military officials, come just before the Communist Party's pivotal Fourth Plenum. Analysts see the move as Xi consolidating absolute control over the People's Liberation Army (PLA), a process that has seen thousands of officers purged over several years. This political shake-up is also viewed in the context of Xi's stated goal for the PLA to be ready for a potential Taiwan invasion by 2027, removing any obstacles to his authority.
Donald Trump's threat of massive tariffs has put India's Russian oil imports under unprecedented pressure. As a crucial Trump-Putin meeting looms, New Delhi faces an impossible choice between cheap energy and American economic retaliation.
Donald Trump announced last week that the US will impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports over and above the tariffs that they are already paying.
