Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the 1937 Congress government of removing stanzas from Vande Mataram, claiming it fractured the song and sowed seeds of partition. He emphasized the song's enduring inspiration for nation-building and highlighted India's civilisational ethos of the nation as a mother and Shakti.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a year-long national celebration for 'Vande Mataram'. He inaugurated a special portal and released commemorative stamps and coins. The Prime Minister described the song as a symbol of devotion and national unity. Millions across India joined in singing the full version of the iconic anthem. The event honored freedom fighters and the timeless composition.

The Supreme Court has issued notices to cricketer Mohammad Shami and the West Bengal government regarding a petition by his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan. She seeks an increased alimony for herself and their daughter, challenging the Calcutta High Court's Rs 4 lakh monthly order. Jahan claims Shami's substantial income contrasts with her meager earnings and high expenses.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah warned Bihar voters against the opposition Mahagathbandhan, alleging they would establish an «Apaharan (kidnapping) ministry» if they win. He contrasted this with the NDA's promise to make Bihar flood-free and asserted that lawlessness would not return under their rule.

Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of «stealing elections» and vowed to expose this to Gen Z. He presented evidence from the Election Commission, alleging fake votes and photographs, and claimed the BJP and EC are attacking the Constitution. Gandhi highlighted instances of multiple votes by one person and a Brazilian woman's photo being misused.

After weeks of strategic gameplay, alliances and betrayals, the comedian, 49, managed to hoodwink Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga into believing he was a Faithful.

Neighbours Singapore and Thailand strengthened cooperation on rice trade and healthcare during Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's one-day official visit to Singapore on Friday (Nov 7).At a joint press conference with his Thai counterpart after both sides held a bilateral meeting, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that the two countries have forged a relationship built on «trust, respect and deep friendship». «Our ties today are deep and resilient, and our bilateral relations are excellent,» PM Wong said, adding that «there remains tremendous potential for us to do even more together».

The driver involved in the Telok Blangah hit-and-run case has been charged for various traffic offences.Kenneth Kang, 34, was handed seven charges on Friday (Nov 7), for: driving while under disqualification, dangerous driving, driving without due care and attention causing hurt, failing to stop after an accident, failing to make a police report after a traffic accident, failing to render assistance after a traffic accident, and leaving a vehicle in a position likely to cause danger. At about 8.30am on Nov 4, Kang was allegedly driving a car along Telok Blangah Drive despite being disqualified from holding a driving licence from Nov 11, 2024, to Nov 10, 2025, according to charge sheets.Police officers had been patrolling the area when they spotted a car that had mounted a kerb. As the officers were checking on him, the driver suddenly drove off — colliding with two cars, a van and a bus, said the police in a news release on Nov 6.A 48-year-old man, who was driving one of the cars, was injured and taken to hospital.

Two children were sent to hospital after a fire broke out at a second-floor Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat on Friday (Nov 7) afternoon.The incident took place at about 1.20pm at Block 128 Yishun Street 11.In a Facebook post on Nov 7, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the fire started in the bedroom.«Upon arrival, a bedroom in a second-floor unit was on fire. Firefighters entered the smoke-filled unit and extinguished the fire with a water jet,» SCDF said.Three occupants from the affected unit had evacuated before SCDF's arrival.Police and SCDF also evacuated 50 residents from the affected block as a precautionary measure.Two people from the affected unit were assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to KK Women's and Children's Hospital. AsiaOne understands that there are seven occupiers in the affected unit, including five children. At the time of the incident, only a woman and two of her youngest children were at home. The woman's husband and three other children were away when the fire broke out. 

In response to Russia's full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, which started in February 2022, the European Union (EU) and its Member States have provided unprecedented financial, military and humanitarian support to Ukraine. According to European Commission figures, Team Europe, consisting of the EU and its Member States, has made available around €177.5 billion in support to Ukraine. This support encompasses macro-financial assistance, financial support through the Ukraine Facility, humanitarian aid and military assistance from Member States and the European Peace Facility, as well as support to Ukrainian refugees in the EU. The overall support for Ukraine provided by Team Europe is larger than the support provided by the United States, including, for the first time, in terms of allocated military support, based on figures provided by the Kiel Institute. The disbursement of EU payments is conditional on Ukraine implementing the Ukraine Plan – an ambitious reform and investment plan drafted by Ukraine's government and endorsed by the EU. The G7 have agreed upon a further €45 billion loan, with €18.1 billion of the whole amount to be financed by the EU, of which €14 billion has already been disbursed to Ukraine. For that purpose, a Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism has been established, which uses extraordinary revenues originating from Russian sovereign assets immobilised in the G7 member states to repay loans and associated interest costs. The European Parliament has repeatedly called for a full confiscation of immobilised Russian sovereign assets with the objective of making Russia pay for the destruction it has brought on Ukraine. The European Commission has proposed to use those assets for a 'reparation loan' to Ukraine. On 23 October 2025, the European Council welcomed the idea, but did not adopt any concrete proposal. It will revert to the issue at its December meeting. This 'state of play' briefing is updated regularly. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

India’s poorest state, Bihar, has cast its votes in the first phase of the Legislative Assembly election Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian lawmakers and public health advocates are pushing for a nationwide prohibition on e-cigarette sales, calling them “liquid poison” Read Full Article at RT.com

The new Czech parliament speaker says Prague will focus on the country’s national interests rather than the EU agenda of arming Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.

The helicopter scandal has spiraled far beyond the noise of political gossip and procurement blunders — it is now a ticking financial time bomb. The case between the Malawi Government and Zambia’s AYA Technologies over the aborted Bell 412 helicopter deal is not just another bureaucratic dispute. It is a legal minefield, one that could […] The post OPINION | Malawi Must Settle the AYA Helicopter Mess — Or Risk Global Embarrassment and Billions in Losses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Legal and economic experts are urging the Malawi government to pursue an out-of-court settlement in the controversial helicopter deal with Zambia’s AYA Technologies, warning that dragging the matter through international arbitration could cost taxpayers billions more in damages, interest, and legal fees. The Malawi government has been advised to consider an out-of-court settlement in the ongoing […] The post Experts Warn: Government Risks Paying More if It Refuses to Settle Helicopter Dispute with Zambian Firm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi risks losing about K150 billion in crucial funding for rural development due to slow government processes and low absorption of funds, officials and experts warn. The Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (Trade) Programme, which started on August 28, 2020, and runs for six years, has total funding of $125.8 million (about K220.3 billion). […] The post Malawi Could Lose K150 Billion Because Government Is Too Slow to Spend Agriculture Funds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Economists have welcomed Malawi Government’s latest austerity measures, saying they are a necessary step to control runaway public spending and protect the country’s fragile economy. Bertha Bangara-Chikadza, president of the Economics Association of Malawi, described the suspension of recruitment and reduction of foreign travel as “the right austerity measure to control expenditure and the recurrent […] The post Economists Back Government’s Spending Cuts as Malawi Battles Budget Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government’s newly announced Expenditure Control Measures are not just administrative adjustments or routine fiscal housekeeping. They are a political signal—clear, loud, and uncomfortable. A nation that, only months ago, boasted of “homegrown solutions” and a sovereign path to recovery is now rolling out measures that read like they were photocopied directly from an IMF […] The post OPINION | Malawi’s Fiscal Surrender: Are We Now Governing for the IMF Instead of the People? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A significant security lapse occurred at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) when a British national, Fitz Patrick, reportedly bypassed immigration after arriving from Bangkok. Authorities have launched a manhunt using technical and human intelligence to locate the individual, who is believed to have exited without completing mandatory checks.

Prashant Kishor slammed Bihar's deteriorating law and order after Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's convoy was attacked. Kishor stated Sinha's remarks confirmed the ruling NDA government's failure, asserting no one is safe. The incident saw Sinha accuse RJD supporters of stone-pelting and cow dung attacks, prompting the Election Commission to demand immediate action against miscreants.

Sinister-looking men in balaclavas had pinned up hundreds of hostile signs overnight, along with a banner over a motorway bridge saying, 'Kick Israel out of Fifa'.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Howlwadaag district’s football team clinched the Banadir Regional Football Tournament title on Thursday afternoon, defeating Warsheikh district 2–1 in a thrilling final match at Mogadishu Stadium.

Riyadh (HOL) — Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in sports infrastructure and youth development, marking a major step in Somalia’s post-conflict recovery and regional partnership efforts.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s government said Wednesday that its national army killed at least 49 al-Shabab fighters during a military operation in the Lower Shabelle region.

[New Times] As survival rates of planted forests raise concern, scientists and ICT experts in Rwanda are developing digital systems to track forest growth, detect threats, and ensure long-term sustainability.

[New Times] Lawmakers have called for urgent action to reopen abandoned mining sites across the country, warning that delays in reallocating suspended licenses are fueling illegal mining, job losses, and environmental damage.