The White House has included the India-US interim trade agreement among 127 promises that President Donald Trump claims to have fulfilled during his second term. The report, titled ‘President Trump’s Second Term: Promises Made, Promises Kept, Results Delivered’, was released on Monday, the final day of campaigning ahead of the US midterm elections. It highlights the administration’s claimed achievements across trade, the economy, immigration, national security, energy and foreign policy. On trade, the White House said Trump had secured new and improved agreements with major partners, including India, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, China, South Korea and several Southeast Asian countries.

Pakistan has suffered an estimated USD 40 billion in economic losses since trade with India was suspended in 2019, according to Pak-India Business Council Chairman Noor Muhammad Qasuri. He urged both countries to restore commercial ties, highlighting potential benefits for businesses, investment and regional cooperation. Qasuri said Pakistani industries have faced higher transportation and sourcing costs for essential goods. The pharmaceutical sector could save USD 2–3 billion annually through imports of Indian raw materials, while the textile industry has incurred an estimated additional USD 5 billion in cotton sourcing expenses. He also cited opportunities for cheaper imports of petroleum, agricultural and industrial products from neighbouring India, alongside calls to revive domestic cotton production. (PC: Money Control)

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced plans to establish Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) in every State capital by 2027. The Union government said five new FRROs have been set up since 2025, including two in 2026. The expansion follows directions from Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid a rise in foreign nationals visiting India for tourism, medical treatment and education. According to the Ministry, the initiative aims to improve access to immigration and consular services, strengthen regulatory compliance and support efforts to attract international visitors. The move forms part of a broader plan to strengthen India's institutional framework for managing foreign nationals entering and staying in the country. (PC: X)

Ten Indian-origin candidates are contesting various positions in the November 3 US midterm elections, including governor, state attorney general and mayor of Los Angeles. Indian-Americans currently hold six seats in the US Congress, but the community could lose two of them in this election. In Los Angeles, Kerala-born city councillor Nithya Raman is challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, both Democrats. A UC Berkeley–Los Angeles Times poll puts the two candidates at 40% each. The city's non-partisan electoral system allows the top two candidates to face each other in a runoff if no one secures a majority. Raman's campaign reflects the expanding geographic and political reach of Indian-origin candidates. (PC: Times Now)

A 28-year-old man from Patti in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, identified as Simranjeet Singh, died after being run over by a train in Brampton, Canada. According to available information, he had been living in Canada for more than five years and was employed in the trucking industry. Simranjeet reportedly left his home on October 31 but did not return. After he failed to answer repeated phone calls, friends and acquaintances began searching for him. They were subsequently informed that he had been run over by a train. The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been detailed in the available report. (PC: X)

A British couple has shipped their beloved Indian auto-rickshaw to the UK after travelling 4,218 kilometres across India. Helen and Mick spent 75 days exploring the country in their red-and-black Bajaj three-wheeler, named Timmy the Tin Can. The couple visited several places, including Agra and the Taj Mahal. They decided to take the vehicle home rather than leave it behind. After a six-month wait, Timmy arrived at London Gateway Port on October 23. The couple must now complete paperwork and meet UK vehicle rules before driving it on British roads.

Six Indian tourists, including 2 women, have been stranded near Nepal’s deepest lake, Shey-Phoksundo, following heavy snowfall in the Himalayan region. Nepalese authorities have launched rescue efforts, with an Army team deployed and a helicopter expected to assist. The tourists were travelling towards the lake in Dolpa district when they became trapped near the Dho area. Officials said the group continued despite warnings from local security personnel and their Nepali guide about worsening weather. Communication with the tourists was lost on Saturday night, while poor connectivity and heavy snow have complicated rescue efforts. (PC: NDTV)

A Panama-flagged oil tanker, MT Louise 1, carrying 27 Indian seafarers was struck by two limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz on October 30, triggering a fire in its engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel. A small boat reportedly attached the explosives to the tanker's hull before leaving the area. The crew successfully extinguished the fire, and no injuries or environmental damage were reported. The tanker later resumed its journey. Another vessel, MT Arzanah, carrying two Indians, was also attacked a day earlier. All 29 Indian seafarers aboard both vessels were reported safe. 

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from Canada, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil and Germany on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, USA, on October 30. Discussions covered strengthening bilateral relations, trade, critical minerals, defence, nuclear cooperation and multilateral issues. He also met European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to discuss the Ukraine conflict and the situation in the Gulf. The meetings aimed to strengthen India's international partnerships and explore greater cooperation amid ongoing global geopolitical and economic challenges. (PC: PTI)

Two foreign nationals, Alexander Maximilian Theiss (57), a German Lufthansa crew member, and Juraj Horvat (45), a Slovakian IBM project manager, died following suspected electrocution at the swimming pool of Bengaluru’s five-star Conrad Hotel on Friday evening (October 30). The incident occurred at the hotel’s third-floor swimming pool in Halasuru. An American guest and an Indian pool attendant sustained injuries while attempting to rescue the victims. Both were taken to Manipal Hospital and are reported to be out of danger. Police have registered a case and are investigating possible electrical faults and alleged safety negligence. (PC: X)