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Indian-origin BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns, cites ‘governance issues’

Shumeet Banerji, an Indian-origin member of the BBC’s board, has resigned, citing “governance issues” at the top of the corporation. Read More

10 killed as 5.7 magnitude quake jolts Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov 21 (PTI): At least 10 people were killed and over a hundred injured as a massive earthquake of magnitude 5. Read More

Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani meeting: What US President said ahead of the high-stakes encounter

In an unexpected twist, President Trump looks forward to a ‘constructive’ discussion with the newly elected Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, even amidst their past disagreements. Read More

PM Modi meets Australia’s Albanese, reviews defence, minerals and trade ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Johannesburg and the two leaders took stock of progress in cooperation in diverse areas, including defence and security, critical minerals, trade & investment a Read More

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize Winner To Be Declared ‘Fugitive’ If She Leaves Country To Accept Award

Maria Corina Machado, 58, won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela”. Read More

PM Modi meets Naspers chairman, CEO in Johannesburg; discusses expanding India’s digital ecosystem

Johannesburg, Nov 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting with Naspers chairman and CEO on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit and discussed expanding investments in India’s digital ecosystem. Read More

Who is Eric Swalwell? Democrat from East Bay joins California governor’s race

Rep. Eric Swalwell (Photo credit: AP) US Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat and one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics, formally launched his campaign for California governor on Thursday. Read More

COP30 talks in crisis as oil-producing nations block reference to fossil fuel phaseout in final deal

Negotiators scrambled Friday to salvage UN climate talks in Brazil as oil-producing nations were accused of resisting any reference to a fossil fuel phaseout in the final deal Go to Source Read More

‘I Was Hitting Him A Little Hard’: Trump Strikes Conciliatory Tone Before WH Meeting With Mamdani

Trump and Mamdani will meet in the White House on Friday. The two have traded fierce barbs in the past, particularly Trump calling Mamdani a “communist”. Read More

PM Modi meets Indian origin tech entrepreneurs, community members in Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Nov 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with Indian origin tech entrepreneurs and members of the Indian community based in South Africa and called upon them to deepen their engagement with India. Read More

Surgeon named Jeffrey Epstein is mistakenly dragged into Epstein files scandal by Congresswoman; here’s what he said

A neurosurgeon who happens to share a name with one of the world’s most notorious criminals has fired back after being dragged into a political row by mistake. Read More