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13 Nov

Donald Trump Ends Record 43-Day Government Shutdown After Signing Funding Bill

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The longest government shutdown in US history came to a close late Wednesday as President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan funding bill, reopening federal agencies after 43 days of disruption that left workers unpaid, delayed services, and exposed deep partisan rifts in Washington. The measure, which cleared the House of Representatives earlier in the day by a 222–209 vote after passing the Senate on Monday, brings a temporary end to weeks of political stalemate. It funds major government departments through January 30 while providing guarantees for back pay to furloughed federal employees and shielding them from further…

13 Nov

Marco Rubio Describes Delhi Red Fort Explosion as ‘Undeniably a Terrorist Act,’ Commends India’s Probe

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Niagara, Canada / New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has termed the November 10 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort as “undeniably a terrorist attack,” applauding Indian authorities for their swift and professional handling of the investigation. Speaking to reporters after a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Niagara, Rubio said the nature of the blast and materials recovered “clearly point to a coordinated terror act.” “The Indians deserve real credit. Their investigation has been methodical, cautious, and extremely professional,” Rubio stated. “It’s…

11 Nov

Trump Announces Major Breakthrough in India–US Trade Talks, Hints at Tariff Reductions

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Washington, November 11, 2025 — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that negotiations for a landmark trade agreement between the United States and India are nearing completion. He suggested that both nations are close to finalising a fair and mutually beneficial deal that will include tariff reductions on Indian exports.Addressing the media after the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor as the new US Ambassador to India, Trump said, “We’re close to sealing a deal with India. It’s going to be a fair agreement—good for everyone involved.” He noted that past trade policies had created imbalances, but the upcoming deal…

11 Nov

Ukraine Faces Frontline Struggles as NATO Steps Up Support; Europe Under Pressure, Putin Vows War Will Continue

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Kyiv/Moscow/Brussels (National Times Bureau): The conflict in Ukraine shows no signs of abating, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that hostilities "will not stop now." Ukrainian forces are grappling with operational challenges, NATO is increasing its support, and Europe faces mounting economic, security, and humanitarian pressures. Ukrainian troops are experiencing manpower shortages, coordination issues, and limited operational cohesion at large-unit levels. Reforms aimed at shifting from brigade-level to corps-level command have yet to deliver full efficiency, leaving some frontline areas vulnerable. While NATO has not assumed direct combat command, advanced command-and-control systems are being integrated, including at the Joint…

10 Nov

Possible Breakthrough in U.S. Shutdown Stalemate as Bipartisan Senators Float Funding Deal

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): After nearly six weeks of political deadlock that has shuttered large parts of the U.S. government, a group of centrist senators say they have crafted a plan that could reopen federal agencies and set the stage for a December vote on health care subsidies. The proposal — led by Democratic Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, along with Independent Senator Angus King of Maine — would pass three long-stalled spending bills and temporarily extend funding for the rest of the government until late January. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the deal also…

09 Nov

Over a Million Evacuated as Typhoon Fung-wong Nears Landfall in the Philippines

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Manila, November 9, 2025 — More than a million residents have been evacuated across the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong barrels toward the country’s eastern coast, leaving widespread flooding and one confirmed death ahead of its expected landfall Sunday night.The powerful storm, spanning nearly the entire Philippine archipelago, is forecast to strike Aurora province between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., according to state weather forecaster Charmagne Varilla. The typhoon’s arrival comes just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated the nation, killing over 220 people.In Catbalogan City, rescue worker Juniel Tagarino reported the first casualty a 64-year-old woman who was buried under…

09 Nov

Nepal Temporarily Seals Border With India Ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections

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Patna, November 9, 2025 — Nepal has shut several border crossings with India for 72 hours to ensure peaceful polling during the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for Tuesday. The decision came into effect on Saturday evening and will remain in force until 6 p.m. on November 11.According to officials, the temporary border closure is part of security measures to prevent any illegal movement of people, money, or goods that could influence the voting process. Border points in Nepal’s Mahottari, Sarlahi, and Rautahat districts have been sealed, halting both vehicular and pedestrian movement except for emergencies.Authorities from…

09 Nov

Rahul Gandhi Alleges ‘Vote Theft’ in Multiple States, Says SIR Aims to Legitimize Manipulation

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Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh) (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission (EC) of engineering large-scale “vote theft” across several states, claiming that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being used to conceal and formalize such irregularities. Gandhi made the remarks while addressing journalists in Pachmarhi, where he was attending a district-level training camp for Congress leaders. Describing the revision exercise as a “mechanism to hide electoral fraud,” Gandhi alleged, “The SIR is not about cleaning voter rolls — it’s…

09 Nov

Police Chase Turns Deadly in Tampa: Four Killed, Eleven Hurt After Car Crashes Into Bar Crowd

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TAMPA, Fla.(Rajeev Sharma): A police pursuit through Tampa’s early-morning streets ended in disaster Saturday when a car speeding away from law enforcement crashed into a crowd of people gathered outside a popular Ybor City bar, killing four and leaving eleven others injured. Authorities say the crash happened shortly after midnight near Bradley’s on 7th, a well-known nightlife spot in the city’s historic district. The vehicle, a silver sedan, had been observed racing on a nearby highway before officers attempted to stop it. According to investigators, a Florida Highway Patrol unit tried to execute a precision immobilization technique—commonly known as a…

08 Nov

India Seeks Early Release of 44 Citizens Serving in Russian Military, Warns of Life Risks

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of India has urged Moscow to immediately release 44 Indian nationals found to be serving in the Russian armed forces, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced. Addressing the media, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi has taken up the issue with Russian authorities after learning that several Indians had been recruited into the Russian military despite the dangers involved. “We are aware that 44 Indian nationals are presently in the Russian army. We are in constant touch with their families and have requested Russian officials to ensure their safe and early…