Capital of Maharashtra, financial hub of India
Jio Platforms has opened an initial public offering to raise 302bn rupees to repay telecom debt and fund growth, offering shares at 1,065–1,119 rupees and targeting a roughly 10.3tn-rupee valuation. Global fund managers and dozens of anchor investors have backed the deal, while a separate spat between Elon Musk and Reliance over Starlink approvals remains unresolved.
Protests across major Indian cities have intensified as activists demand the education minister’s resignation and systemic reforms after a paper-leak crisis that affected millions of students. Sonam Wangchuk has ended his hunger strike but the movement continues with calls for accountability and compensation for families.
The latest data show widespread rainfall well above long-term averages across a majority of states, with satellite imagery indicating dense cloud cover over almost the entire nation in the past week. The pattern follows a period of extreme variability in rainfall this season.
Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel after attacks on shipping and renewed US–Iran strikes disrupted tanker routes. Traders are pricing tighter supply as US reserves fall to multi-decade lows and refiners report record crack spreads. Forecasters now see scenarios ranging from modest rises to spikes above $150 a barrel, with higher pump and inflationary pressure expected.
A growing student-led movement in India, sparked by alleged exam leaks, is expanding beyond the initial grievance to challenge unemployment, economic prospects, and government responsiveness. Police crackdowns persist as thousands occupy streets in Delhi and other cities.
Protests across New Delhi and other cities have intensified after a string of exam paper leaks. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following mass youth-led demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The government pledges fast-track courts to punish leaks as protesters demand systemic reforms and compensation for victims’ families.
India's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned after weeks of nationwide protests led by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Tens of thousands of students have protested exam paper leaks and police violence at Jantar Mantar; CJP has suspended its agitation after government assurances but reports of detentions in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar continue.
Protests against alleged leaks in medical college and government-exam papers have expanded beyond grievances over exams. Prime Minister Modi has announced fast-track courts to handle leakage cases, but protesters demand deeper accountability as the Cockroach Janta Party leads ongoing demonstrations nationwide.
The Hungarian Parliament confirms Andr?s Baka as transitional president, as the ruling party pursues a sweeping constitutional overhaul that tightens control over media and judiciary. The move comes after Tisza-led reforms dismantle Orbán-era institutions and set the stage for a new constitutional order.
The Tata Group has faced leadership uncertainty as Chandrasekaran has stepped down after the Tata Sons board failed to reach a resolution on a five-year term extension. Shares in Tata group companies have reacted to the leadership rift and ongoing governance debates surrounding the dual nonprofit-commercial structure.
Festivalgoers in Buñol throw tomatoes in a crowded melee that lasts about an hour, with police dispersals using pepper spray briefly. The event traces back to a 1945 food fight and has evolved into a major international attraction, drawing participants from around the world. Attendance exceeds 20,000 as tourists from India and beyond participate.
Smriti Mandhana has become the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket after a 124-run century for India against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup, lifting India to 193-5 before dismissing Hong Kong for 56 and sealing a 137-run victory. Raj calls her a legend and role model; Mandhana’s 18th international century surpasses Meg Lanning’s 17.
Climate patterns have intensified this year, driving heatwaves, droughts and floods across multiple regions. Governments are mobilising finance, strengthening resilience, and adjusting policies as temperatures and rainfall shift. Aid budgets face pressure while activists warn of rising humanitarian needs.
The president has repeated a personal story that he was at the World Trade Center site after the 2001 attacks, saying firefighters lifted him from the U.S. Steel Building as it "creaked." First responders who were on the scene have said they never saw him there. He has continued to insert himself into anniversary remembrances while praising the country's strength.
Salman Rushdie has been named the 39th recipient of the National Book Foundation’s Distinguished Contribution to American Letters award. The ceremony in Manhattan on Nov. 18 will also honor Perri Klass with the Literarian Award. Rushdie, who has built a career across South Asia, London and New York, has published more than 20 works and survived the 2022 stabbing attack.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Financial Services, integrating data from Daloopa, PitchBook and LSEG News into GPT-6 Astra to assist analysts with research, data analysis and pitchbook creation. The offering is designed for banks and financial institutions and ties into the company’s IPO drive.
A collection of reports shows political leaders and scientists urging rapid, deployable climate solutions as El Niño intensifies extreme weather. The UK’s aid cuts and new energy projects are framed within a push for scalable, community-driven climate action.
Pantheon Regeneration plans to restore peatlands from Virginia to Florida, blocking ditch networks to raise water levels, reduce carbon emissions, and sell credits to fund conservation; the project seeks to protect biodiversity and defend large coastal and inland peat systems from degradation.
The National Payments Corporation of India has announced a 0.4% merchant fee on UPI payments over ₹2,000 for merchants, with caps and exemptions for smaller transactions. The move funds digital-infrastructure and security while sparking debate on adoption costs for businesses.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a co‑pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane. The injured captain, identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar, has been taken to hospital in Tabuk. Passengers and on‑duty crew have overpowered and restrained the attacker; all passengers have returned to Tel Aviv.
A Flydubai captain, Smit Machchhar, has been injured after a cockpit attack on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, forcing an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israeli PM Netanyahu praises his bravery for saving 174 lives amid ongoing investigations. Machchhar has more than 9,750 flying hours and previously worked at SpiceJet.
Thousands of protesters, led by opposition politicians and the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party, have marched in multiple Indian cities to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation after a nationwide voter-roll revision removed about 130 million names. Authorities have detained demonstrators, closed metro stations and deployed large security forces while the Election Commission and the government deny wrongdoing.
Thousands of young protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party and student groups, have staged near-daily rallies demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign after a Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls removed about 130 million names. Authorities have deployed tens of thousands of police in New Delhi, detained movement leaders and opposition figures, suspended mobile internet and closed rail and metro links to block access to protest sites.
The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% in a calibrated tightening move as inflation remains on an upward path and growth stays resilient. Policymakers signal no near-term cuts while watching global rate moves and weather-driven risks.
Renowned Indian actor Patekar has died at the age of 75 from a suspected cardiac arrest. His career spanned five decades across Hindi and Marathi cinema, with national awards and a Padma Shri to his name. He was active in theatre and social causes, and is mourned by Prime Minister Modi and others in the industry.
India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party has driven near-daily protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation after a contested voter-roll revision removed more than 130 million names. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has been briefly detained and released; two senior organisers, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, remain in custody as police extend their remand while authorities restrict Jantar Mantar and Central Park protest sites.
Protests across Indian cities have intensified as demonstrators demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations of electoral-roll irregularities. Authorities have detained leaders and cracked down on rallies, while opposition figures push for broader political reforms.
Fairfax Financial has secured a 60.7% stake in IDBI Bank, valuing the lender at about 871 billion rupees. The sale marks the largest foreign direct investment in India’s financial sector as regulators review credentials.
Jio Platforms has set an IPO price band and is raising up to 302 billion rupees ($3.2 billion). The anchor book has seen bids worth 2.5 trillion rupees, more than 30 times the anchor allocation, with investors including BlackRock and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority participating. The listing values Jio at about $108 billion, underlining a broader push by Reliance Industries to expand beyond traditional telecom into tech and satellite services. The IPO opens for public bidding later this week.
The United States has seen shifting policy toward Ukraine as President Trump has waived sanctions on Russia and floated a diesel deal, complicating support for Kyiv. SpaceX Starlink/Starshield disruptions and reports of talks on a Moscow–Beijing settlement surface, while Zelenskyy urges renewed sanctions support.
Marco Rubio is in India for talks on trade, energy, technology and defense, with meetings in Mumbai and a plan to visit Jamnagar’s Reliance refinery. The trip follows the US waiving tariffs on Russian oil and signals a push to diversify energy portfolios and advance a bilateral trade accord.
The Jamnagar refining complex in Gujarat, a focal point for Reliance Industries, is at the center of renewed U.S.-India energy discussions. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio is visiting to assess how large-scale refining capacity can influence energy security amid geopolitical tensions and shifts in Venezuelan oil supply.