Iran has warned that US military bases across Europe could face missile strikes if they are used to launch attacks against Tehran. Major General Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, issued the warning in an interview with Lebanon-based broadcaster Al Mayadeen. The threat covers US military installations in countries including the UK, Germany and Italy. France, Greece, Romania, Albania, Portugal and Cyprus have also been identified as potential locations in Iranian media reports. The warning comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns about the conflict spreading beyond the Middle East.  (PC: India Today)

Several people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a 3-storey residential building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York City, on Wednesday afternoon. More than 250 emergency responders rushed to the scene to search for survivors trapped under the debris. A pregnant woman, who was 6 months into her pregnancy, was rescued alive and taken for medical care. New York City Fire Department Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore described the rescue operation as extremely dangerous, saying it could continue for several days. Excavation work was underway at an adjoining construction site when the building collapsed. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause. (PC: BBC)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Diwali and Gujarati New Year wishes to Congress leader Sam Pitroda and his wife, Anjana, addressing him as “Sam Bhai”. The greeting came after Pitroda described Modi as his “Gujarati friend” during an interview with news agency IANS. Pitroda said he respected the Prime Minister as a person and described him as warm, kind and hardworking. He also said the two had no personal differences despite their political disagreements. Modi responded on X, wishing the couple a joyful and healthy year ahead. The exchange drew attention amid their contrasting political positions.  (PC: NDTV)

Aarti Shah, an Indian-origin business executive, is drawing attention as Nvidia faces uncertainty over the future of its CEO, Jensen Huang. Shah has been a member of Nvidia’s board of directors since November 2020. She previously worked at pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly for 27 years, serving as its senior vice-president and chief information and digital officer before retiring in 2021. Born in India, Shah studied statistics and mathematics at Gujarat University before earning a PhD in Applied Statistics from the University of California, Riverside. At Nvidia, she serves on the audit and compensation committees, giving her a role in corporate oversight. (PC: X)

India's retail inflation rose to 6.09% in October from 5.54% in September, crossing the Reserve Bank of India's upper tolerance limit of 6% for the first time in two years. Government data released on Thursday showed that rising food prices were the main reason behind the increase. Food inflation climbed to 8.94% in October, compared with 7.74% in September. The latest figure also exceeded economists' expectations of 5.93%. The rise in inflation could put pressure on household budgets and complicate the RBI's efforts to control prices while supporting economic growth. (PC: India Today)

Stray dogs can recognise people who treat them kindly and those who threaten them, a study by researchers at IISER Calcutta has found. The researchers studied 54 groups of street dogs across Kolkata and Kalyani over five days. Some dogs were offered biscuits, while others were shown a stick to scare them away. Dogs threatened with a stick became wary of the person holding it but showed no similar fear towards strangers. Those given biscuits became more willing to approach unfamiliar people. Published in the Royal Society Open Science journal, the study offers fresh insights into human-dog relationships and street conflicts. (PC: The Telegraph India)

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party leader Chandrashekhar Azad on Thursday announced an alliance for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Named the Samajik Parivartan Morcha (SPM), the alliance has declared Azad as its chief ministerial candidate. The two parties said they would contest all 403 Assembly seats, aiming to challenge the BJP and strengthen Muslim-Dalit political representation. Owaisi said the alliance was formed to prevent the BJP from returning to power for a third term. The leaders also invited the Samajwadi Party and Congress to join their campaign against the ruling party. (PC: HT)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted India's poverty reduction while addressing journalists at a Diwali Milan event at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Taking a swipe at the Congress-era slogan 'Garibi Hatao', Modi said his government had lifted 50 crore people out of poverty over the past 12 years. Citing World Bank figures, he credited government welfare schemes and development programmes for the change. Modi also urged media organisations to focus on India's achievements and success stories. He expressed confidence that India would become a developed country, adding that poverty reduction remained a key achievement of his government. (PC: News18)

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter Harshita have allegedly received death threats from a person claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller reportedly demanded ₹7 crore and threatened to kill both if the money was not paid. AAP MLA Jarnail Singh brought the matter to the police after receiving a threatening phone call and WhatsApp message on November 6. Mohali Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act. Investigators are examining call records, IP logs and location data to identify the person behind the threat.  (PC: NDTV)

Ukraine's electricity supply is nearing a critical level as intensified Russian attacks damage power stations and the national grid, raising fears of a difficult winter. Families in Kyiv are facing power cuts lasting up to 20 hours a day, disrupting heating, water supplies and daily life. President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine has enough electricity generation capacity, but damaged power lines and substations are preventing supplies from reaching homes. Energy company DTEK chief Maxim Timchenko warned that rebuilding a major damaged power station could take until next summer. Meanwhile, repeated air raids are slowing repair work and putting workers at risk. (PC: BBC)