A group of foreign tourists in Rajasthan went viral after they danced to the hit Bollywood song Chunari Chunari at a petrol pump. The moment began when a tractor driver at the station played the popular track at high volume. The tourists, who were on a bike trip, quickly joined in and started dancing. People nearby watched, smiled, and filmed the impromptu performance. The clip was shared on Instagram by vlogger explore_with_bali and has gained wide attention. Social media users praised the tourists’ love for Indian music. Chunari Chunari is a classic song from the 1999 film Biwi No. 1.

US President Donald Trump has again claimed that he stopped tensions between India and Pakistan by threatening both nations with 350% tariffs. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him to say India would not go to war after the threat. He also claimed Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked him. India has rejected Trump’s repeated statements, saying no foreign power mediated and that the ceasefire was reached through direct talks between the two militaries. Trump has made this claim more than 60 times since May, despite New Delhi’s firm denial. (PC: HT)

Donald Trump has once again asserted that he forced India and Pakistan to back down from conflict by threatening to impose 350% tariffs on both nations, unless they ceased hostilities. He claimed that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif called him, with Modi telling him, “we’re not going to go to war.” Trump said he used the threat as leverage to negotiate a “nice trade deal” if peace was restored. Meanwhile, India has consistently denied any third‑party mediation or role for the U.S. in ending the tensions. (PC: The Hindu)

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to India worth $45.7 million, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The package includes 100 FGM‑148 Javelin anti‑tank missiles, one “fly-to-buy” missile, and 25 lightweight command launch units, plus training, spares, simulation rounds, and lifecycle support. The DSCA says the deal would bolster India’s homeland defence and regional deterrence, while not upsetting the military balance in Asia. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 21 to 23 to participate in the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit. He is scheduled to engage in all three summit sessions, emphasizing inclusive economic growth, climate resilience, responsible AI, and critical minerals. Modi will also attend the India–Brazil–South Africa (IBSA) meeting and hold bilateral talks with global leaders to strengthen trade, technology, and strategic partnerships. His participation highlights India’s push for Global South priorities and sustainable development, aiming to bolster cooperation among emerging economies and influence key G20 policy outcomes.

Air India is lobbying the Indian government to request access to restricted military airspace in Xinjiang — including routes via Hotan, Kashgar, and Urumqi — to shorten long-haul flights and cut ballooning fuel costs. The push comes after Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers, fueling a projected annual loss of US$455 million, exceeding its ₹ 439 million fiscal loss. The covert appeal coincides with the airline pleading for a temporary subsidy and relief on legacy tax liabilities totaling US$ 725 million. (PC: Reuters)

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai praised immigrants for their “phenomenal” contribution to the US technology sector. Speaking to the BBC, he said the government understands the importance of bringing talented individuals despite H-1B visa system challenges. Pichai, who arrived in the US as an international student and later moved on an H-1B visa, highlighted immigrants’ role in making America a global tech leader. The H-1B debate has intensified after proposals to increase fees or limit visas. Critics say some want to end the program entirely, while Pichai urges reforms that continue allowing skilled professionals to contribute.

Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has begun a five-day official visit to India aimed at strengthening trade and bilateral cooperation. Welcomed by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Azizi is scheduled to meet officials handling commerce and investment. Talks are expected to focus on expanding agricultural exports to India, boosting Indian exports of pharmaceuticals, machinery, and textiles, and improving transport corridors via air cargo and Iran’s Chabahar port. Restoring disrupted payment channels and reviving the India–Afghanistan Air Freight Corridor are also on the agenda. The visit follows last month’s meeting between S Jaishankar and Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi, underscoring enduring India–Afghanistan friendship.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Islamabad must remain on “full alert” against the possibility of an “all-out war” with India. Speaking to Samaa TV, Asif said India cannot be trusted and accused New Delhi of using Afghanistan as a proxy to destabilise Pakistan. His remarks follow repeated claims of a “two-front war” on both eastern and western borders. Hours earlier, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi described May’s Operation Sindoor, a four-day confrontation as merely an “88-hour trailer,” warning of overwhelming retaliation if Pakistan provokes again. Asif reiterated that India seeks to block peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan, alleging Indian-backed proxies behind recent attacks.

Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman met India’s NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi to discuss bilateral issues and the Colombo Security Conclave. Bangladesh has urged India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in India since August 2024. Hasina was sentenced to death by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal for her alleged role in the 2024 student crackdown, charges she calls politically motivated. India has not responded to the extradition request but expressed commitment to Bangladesh’s peace and stability. Doval was invited to visit Bangladesh. The country may approach Interpol for Hasina’s extradition. (PC: HT)