White House lists India among trade deals 'secured' by Trump

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:49 AM

Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) The White House has listed India among the countries with which President Donald Trump "secured new and improved trade agreements", even though the interim trade agreement the two sides announced in February has not yet been signed.

Trump urges New York voters to back Republicans

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:44 AM

Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump urged New York voters to elect three Republican congressional candidates, arguing that his tax policies and immigration agenda were at stake as he made a final telephone campaign pitch ahead of the midterm elections.

US votes today in high-stakes midterm elections

IANS | November 3, 2026 6:52 AM

Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) Americans vote on Tuesday in midterm elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump keeps a Republican-controlled Congress for the last two years of his term or faces a Democratic majority.

Multiple attacks target Pakistani forces in Balochistan

IANS | November 2, 2026 9:42 PM

Quetta, Nov 2 (IANS) Pakistani forces came under a wave of attacks in Balochistan on Monday, with armed fighters targeting personnel in Nushki and an explosion striking a military vehicle in Kharan district, causing severe casualties, local media reported, citing sources.

Rijiju thanks Bhutan King for dedicating Stupa 76 to PM Modi

IANS | November 2, 2026 7:58 PM

Thimphu, Nov 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday expressed his "heartfelt gratitude" to Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck for the gesture of dedicating a Stupa in Gelephu Mindfulness City to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commitment and steadfast support to the project.

Govt officials occupying important positions in Pakistan plan to settle abroad: Report

IANS | November 2, 2026 7:14 PM

Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) The Pakistan government wants people to have confidence in the country, while some of its members plan to settle abroad. Officials who continue to occupy important positions in Pakistan plan to settle abroad, identifying Portugal and other Western nations as places where they seek opportunities and security for themselves and their families, a report has detailed.