Zohran Mamdani’s ‘low’ NYC Mayor salary debate sparks online roast - ‘free electricity, no rent’

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's annual salary of $258,750 has ignited an online debate, with some initially deeming it "surprisingly low" for the role...

Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on November 18

Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are anticipated to open lower on Tuesday, influenced by weak global market cues, with Gift Nifty...

Stocks to watch: RIL, HCL Tech, Tata Power among 10 shares in focus today

The Indian stock market maintained its positive momentum on Monday, November 17, with Sensex gaining 0.46% and Nifty 50 0.40%, driven by robust Q2 earnings...

Leonids Meteor Shower 2025 today: When, where and how to watch up to 10 shooting stars per hour

The Leonids meteor shower is currently at its peak, offering sky gazers the chance to observe up to 10 "shooting stars" per hour as Earth...

Winter storm warnings issued as US braces for heavy snowfall – Full list of states, areas on alert

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and advisories across several US states, primarily the Northeast, Northern Plains, Great Lakes, and parts of...

Sheikh Hasina Verdict Highlights: Bangladesh demands ex-PM's extradition from India, New Delhi reacts

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 78, was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday for crimes against humanity during the...

U.N. Security Council adopts U.S. resolution on Gaza peace plan; Hamas rejects approval of international force

The U.N. Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution on November 17, 2025, endorsing President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war and authorizing an...

Iran suspends visa waiver for Indians after ‘misuse by criminal elements’; MEA issues advisory

Iran has suspended its visa waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders, effective November 22, 2025, following numerous incidents of Indian nationals being lured to...

Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home

Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, as part of President Trump's immigration crackdown, are being sent home, while remaining troops...

In 2024-25, India remained leading place of origin of international students in U.S.: Report

A 2025 report by the Institute of International Education showed India remained the leading source of international students in the U.S. in 2024-25, with over...

Trump backs tougher action on drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia

U.S. President Donald Trump, on November 17, 2025, expressed support for aggressive measures against drug cartels and narcotics production in Mexico and Colombia, though he...

U.K. asylum reforms ‘to deter migrants who don’t stay where they land’ spark backlash within Labour Party, support from rivals

The British government's new asylum reform plan, led by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, faces strong backlash from within the center-left Labour Party, despite some support...