A HAL Tejas fighter jet from India crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show, generating large plumes of black smoke and causing panic among onlookers. The incident occurred around 2:10 p.m. local time, but it is not yet confirmed whether the pilot successfully ejected. The Indian Air Force and HAL have not released official statements regarding casualties or damage. Authorities at the airshow are investigating the cause of the crash, while safety protocols are being reviewed to prevent similar incidents. The crash has raised concerns over aircraft safety during high-profile international demonstrations.

The US Treasury and State Departments have sanctioned several India-based companies and nationals accused of participating in Iranian petroleum and petrochemical sales. Entities like RN Ship Management Pvt Ltd and TR6 Petro India LLP are alleged to have helped transport or trade Iranian-origin petroleum products. The US claims proceeds from these trades may be financing Tehran’s “malign activities” including support for proxy groups. Under the sanctions, the affected Indian firms face asset freezes and restrictions on dealings with US persons. (PC: Reuters)

British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan criticized Eric Trump after he accused NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of hating Indians and Jews. Eric Trump called the 34-year-old Democrat a "socialist communist" who wants to nationalize grocery stores and arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu. Hasan responded on X, stating "Zohran Mamdani is Indian," calling Eric "the dumbest of the dumb sons." Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, won the mayoral election and will become NYC's first Muslim mayor and youngest leader in over a century on January 1. Eric Trump argued New York needs "safe streets, clean streets, reasonable taxes" instead of Mamdani's policies. Mamdani hasn't directly responded to the accusations.

India and Israel have formally signed the Terms of Reference to begin negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a move Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hailed as “historic.” Speaking at the India-Israel Business Summit in Tel Aviv alongside Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat, Goyal emphasized the “unlimited possibilities” for expanding economic engagement. The FTA, combined with a bilateral investment treaty, is expected to boost market access, capital flows, and trade in goods and services while removing barriers to business. Key areas of cooperation include infrastructure, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. India also offers promising investment opportunities for Israeli businesses, strengthening bilateral ties and economic predictability.

Nalin Haley, son of Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley, urged the Trump administration to limit foreign students, alleging some are "spies." He doubled down on anti-immigration stance, demanding naturalised citizens be barred from public office and dual citizenship eliminated. The 24-year-old stated only US-born individuals should hold elected positions, arguing "growing up in America is the biggest part of understanding the country." Previously, he called for ending H-1B visas and halting legal immigration, claiming foreign workers take American jobs. He also demanded British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan's deportation. Nalin faces criticism given his grandfather Ajit Singh Randhawa immigrated from Punjab, India in 1969.

US President Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr, visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday, accompanied by 126 special guests from nearly 40 countries. He arrived at Kheria Airport at 1:30 pm via special aircraft, lunched at Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel before touring the 17th-century monument. This marks his first visit to the world wonder and second India trip, following his 2018 tour of Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata. Around 200 police personnel were deployed for security. Authorities conducted special drives, rounding up stray animals near Fatehabad Road and the Taj Mahal. Trump Jr will subsequently attend a billionaire's wedding in Udaipur, staying at Leela Palace until November 24.

Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed expressed "eternal gratitude" to PM Modi for ensuring his mother's safety after Bangladesh's interim government requested her extradition following a death sentence. The International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Hasina in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity during student-led protests. Wazed argued the interim administration lacks legal standing, stating India has no extradition obligation since Bangladesh's government is unconstitutional and due process wasn't followed. Hasina called the verdict "biased" and "politically motivated," alleging it came from a "rigged tribunal" under Muhammad Yunus's unelected government. The Awami League rejected the ruling as "malicious, retaliatory, and vengeful," criticizing the tribunal as illegal.

At the Dubai Air Show 2025, Russia’s Rostec and United Aircraft Corporation offered India full technology transfer and licensed production of its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter. The deal would allow India to build the aircraft domestically in phases, including engines, AESA radar, stealth components, AI systems, and weapons integration. Vadim Badekha of UAC said India’s technical demands are “completely acceptable.” The move comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s December visit to India, underscoring deepening defence ties. (PC: Bloomberg)

The US approved $92.8m arms sales to India, including Javelin anti-tank missiles ($45.7m) and Excalibur precision artillery projectiles ($47.1m). The Defense Security Cooperation Agency stated these weapons will improve India's capability against current threats while supporting US strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. This follows Modi-Trump's commitment to advance defense ties and October's framework agreement for expanded cooperation. India is diversifying arms suppliers away from Russia, whose share dropped from 62% to 34% (2017-2023), while US defense trade surged from near-zero to $20bn, making America India's third-largest supplier after Russia and France. The approval coincides with both nations negotiating a trade deal amid easing tensions. (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump claims he stopped India-Pakistan tensions by threatening 350% tariffs, alleging PM Modi called saying they wouldn't go to war. Trump has repeated this claim over 60 times since May, despite India consistently denying third-party intervention. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, Trump stated he threatened both nuclear-armed nations with tariffs to prevent conflict, claiming Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif also thanked him for saving millions of lives. India maintains the ceasefire understanding reached May 10 followed direct DGMO talks after Operation Sindoor targeted terror infrastructure following the Pahalgam attack killing 26 civilians. Trump asserts he used tariffs to settle five of eight wars, claiming no other president would have done this. (PC: NDTV)