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)

Russia has offered India technology transfer for its fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet at Dubai Air Show 2025. Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov emphasized strong bilateral relations, stating Moscow remains ready to supply whatever military equipment India requires. Vadim Badekha, UAC Director General, confirmed India's technical concerns regarding Su-57 have been positively addressed. Rosoboronexport is offering both license production and staged manufacturing transition to India, including technology transfer for advanced systems like engines, AESA radar, AI elements, and low-signature technologies. The twin-engine Su-57, Russia's answer to American F-35 jets, is designed for air superiority and attack missions. This offer comes during External Affairs Minister Jaishankar's Russia visit. (PC: Bloomberg)

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)