German police are investigating an alleged sexual harassment incident involving a remote-controlled humanoid robot and a 16-year-old girl outside a fast-food restaurant in Cologne on Sunday. According to police, the approximately 1.2-metre-tall, red-and-gold robot, resembling Marvel’s Iron Man, allegedly grabbed the girl’s buttocks and made thrusting motions against her. The incident was reportedly livestreamed on social media. Police said the robot’s 16-year-old owner and his 19-year-old companion allegedly filmed the encounter. Officers later found the machine inside a Volkswagen sedan’s boot and seized it, along with two mobile phones belonging to the suspects. Cologne’s criminal investigation department is investigating the case on suspicion of sexual harassment. (PC: X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described India as a reliable global growth partner, saying reforms were driven by “conviction”, not “compulsion”, amid worldwide conflicts and uncertainty. Addressing the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi, he said India’s economy grew 7.8% in April-June and offered stability when global trust was under pressure. The IMF raised India’s 2026-27 growth forecast to 7%, while the RBI projected 7.1%. Modi cited GST, insolvency reforms, four labour codes replacing 29 laws, and decriminalisation of minor business offences. He warned that supply chains, energy, minerals, payment systems and technology were increasingly becoming instruments of geopolitical pressure and dominance.

UK universities are withdrawing admission offers to international students, including applicants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria, amid stricter student visa rules, according to a Financial Times report cited by Firstpost. Under the Basic Compliance Assessment framework introduced in June 2026, institutions must keep student visa refusal rates below 5 per cent, down from 10 per cent, or risk disciplinary action and losing their student sponsor licences. Financial Times analysis of Home Office data found 10.5 per cent of UK study visa applications were withdrawn in the first half of 2026, against 2.3 per cent in 2025. Pakistan’s rate reached 40.9 per cent, Bangladesh’s 23.5 per cent, Nigeria’s 22.7 per cent and India’s 5.2 per cent. (PC: Pixabay)

All India Students Association (AISA) president Neha Bora, a prominent face of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, said on Tuesday that the BJP had united its critics by repeatedly labelling them “anti-national”, “Dimagi Naxals” and members of the “tukde-tukde gang”. Speaking to India Today TV, Bora argued that these labels had brought together people across political and social groups. She said protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had united students, opposition parties and ordinary citizens concerned about democracy and voting rights. Bora said the agitation would continue until Kumar was removed and the SIR exercise was halted completely.

The Saudi-led coalition carried out airstrikes against oil facilities west of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Tuesday, according to Houthi-linked broadcaster Al-Masirah. Explosions were heard in Sanaa, but the broadcaster provided no evidence to substantiate its report. The strikes reportedly followed an evacuation warning issued by the coalition’s spokesperson, urging residents in the targeted area to leave for their safety. Earlier on Tuesday, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the Saudi Arabia-led coalition had threatened fresh attacks against each other, raising concerns about further escalation. The report did not provide details about casualties, damage to the oil facilities or independent confirmation of the reported airstrikes. (PC: Times Now)

Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium will host an exhibition match between Real Madrid Legends and Barcelona Legends on November 25, 2026, West Bengal sports minister Indranil Khan announced. In a post on X, he confirmed the fixture at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, although the full squads for the highly anticipated Legends Faceoff are yet to be revealed. Last year, the event took place at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, where Carles Puyol led Barcelona Legends and Luis Figo captained Real Madrid Legends. Barcelona Legends previously played in Kolkata in 2018, defeating Mohun Bagan veterans 6-0. Ronaldinho’s participation remains uncertain following his appearance at Miami’s Legends Cup last week. (PC: X)

An adviser to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday warned of legal action after former interim government chief Muhammad Yunus was heckled at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The individuals involved were described as supporters of the disbanded Awami League. Zahed Ur Rahman said the incident would not go unanswered, describing the government’s view of the confrontation as “Awami League terror”. Videos showing Yunus being shouted at as he arrived at the airport circulated widely on social media. Yunus was reportedly seen in a wheelchair at JFK Airport. The report did not specify what legal action the Bangladeshi government intends to pursue.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined French students protesting poor school conditions on Tuesday. The demonstrations have entered their fourth week. Students are demanding more teachers, less crowded classrooms and better school buildings. Thunberg joined protesters outside Paul Éluard High School in Saint-Denis, near Paris. She said young people were not being heard and their future was at risk. The protests have spread across France, with students blocking school entrances and holding marches. Some demonstrations have led to clashes with police. Around 200 schools were closed on Tuesday as the protests continued. <Cite refs={["turn360631news17","turn360631search2"]}/>  

El Niño has strengthened to unprecedented levels, setting new ocean temperature records weeks before its expected peak in December. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology said weekly sea-surface temperatures in the central Pacific have reached record highs. Scientists also reported temperatures above 30°C in parts of the tropical Pacific. The natural weather pattern releases heat from the oceans into the atmosphere. Combined with human-driven climate change, it could make 2026 one of the warmest years on record. Strong El Niño events have been linked to droughts, floods and wildfires. Scientists warn that its effects may continue into 2027.  

A reshuffle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet is expected before Diwali, with at least six ministerial positions likely to become vacant, government sources told CNN-News18. Union Minister L Murugan resigned on Tuesday, saying he wanted to work for the BJP in Tamil Nadu. Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian had also resigned after their Rajya Sabha terms ended. The BJP did not renominate Hardeep Singh Puri and B.L. Verma to the Rajya Sabha. Harsh Malhotra’s appointment as Delhi BJP chief may also lead to his exit from the Union Cabinet. No reshuffle has taken place in two-and-a-half years.