India doubles down on trade negotiations with Peru, Chile

IANS | November 6, 2025 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The government on Thursday said it has successfully concluded two key rounds of trade negotiations with partner countries in Latin America, underscoring the commitment to expanding economic cooperation and deepening trade linkages with the region.

Bihar polls: Constituencies to watch out for in first phase

IANS | November 6, 2025 8:25 AM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections began on Thursday, with over 3.75 crore voters deciding the fate of candidates in 121 constituencies out of the total 243 seats. This initial phase is significant, especially for the Opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), which had won 63 of these seats in the 2020 polls. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — comprising the BJP and the Janata Dal(United) — had secured 55 seats in the same constituencies.

US to cut flight operations by 10 per cent as government shutdown hits air travel

IANS | November 6, 2025 7:36 AM

Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) The United States government will reduce flight operations by 10 per cent at 40 major airports beginning Friday morning, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday, citing mounting strain on air traffic control operations as the government shutdown entered its 36th day, the longest in US history.