The day’s major developments spanned politics, global unrest, economic shifts, and sports. In Bihar, the NDA pushed ahead with government formation after its sweeping Assembly poll win, with Chirag Paswan confirming that the new cabinet will be in place before November 22. Meanwhile, political tensions within the Lalu Yadav family deepened as Tej Pratap Yadav issued a fierce and emotional response to his sister Rohini Acharya’s decision to quit politics and cut ties with the family. Internationally, Mexico City saw large youth-led demonstrations against drug violence, while US President Donald Trump moved to ease pressure on American consumers by lowering import duties on a wide range of food and farm products — a decision that stands to benefit Indian exporters of tea, spices, and nuts. In sports, South Africa secured a 30-run victory over India in a three-day Test, driven by Simon Harmer’s eight-wicket haul and India’s collapse in a chase of 124 without injured captain Shubman Gill.
New Bihar cabinet to be formed before Nov 22, says Chirag Paswan
The NDA is moving swiftly to establish a new government in Bihar following its decisive Assembly election victory, with LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and Union minister Chirag Paswan saying the formation process will be completed before November 22. Paswan said discussions among alliance partners are underway and that a clear blueprint for the new administration is expected within a day, ahead of the current Assembly’s term ending in November 2025. The alliance won a commanding 202 seats in the 243-member Assembly, positioning it comfortably to form the next government. Read full story
Tej Pratap says insult to sister Rohini ‘unbearable’; makes heartfelt appeal to Lalu
Tej Pratap Yadav delivered an emotional reaction after his sister Rohini Acharya declared she was leaving politics and cutting off ties with the Yadav family. In a message posted on his Janshakti Janta Dal party’s Instagram page, he cautioned those he labeled as “betrayers” and issued a deeply personal plea to his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav.“Yesterday’s incident has shaken me to the core. What happened to me — I endured it. But the insult done to my sister is absolutely unbearable under any circumstances,” he wrote, adding: “Listen, traitors— If you target our family, the people of Bihar will never forgive you. When the emotions of the people are wounded, the dust covering their judgment is blown away.” Read full story
Gen Z protests erupt against drug violence in Mexico City
Thousands took to the streets of Mexico City to denounce drug-related violence and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security strategy. Although the march was mobilised online by members of “Generation Z,” demonstrators from a wide range of age groups participated in the protest.Sheinbaum, who has held office since October 2024 and still enjoys approval ratings above 70 per cent, has increasingly faced criticism following several high-profile killings, particularly in Michoacan. Read full story
Donald Trump lowers duties on tea, spices as prices are on boil
Indian spice traders and tea producers — along with other exporters worldwide — stand to benefit after US President Donald Trump, under pressure from rising domestic food prices linked to tariffs, decided to reduce import duties on nearly 200 food, agricultural and farm products.Among the items affected are several spices and commodities that India ships to the US, including black pepper, cloves, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, different tea varieties, mango-based products and nuts such as cashews, all of which are now set to face lower tariffs. Read full story
Harmer’s 8-wicket haul fires South Africa to 30-run win over India in three-day test
South Africa clinched a 30-run win over India in the first Test inside three days, with spinner Simon Harmer delivering a match-winning performance by taking eight wickets. India, chasing a modest 124, collapsed for 93 in the absence of captain Shubman Gill, who remained in hospital after suffering a neck injury a day earlier. Harmer, who claimed 4-30 in the first innings, struck key blows again in the second, including a sharp caught-and-bowled to remove Rishabh Pant for two. Keshav Maharaj wrapped up the contest with two wickets in two balls, giving the defending world champions a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Read full story Go to Source