Former Canadian PM Stephen Harper Calls Putin 'Truly Evil' and Manipulative

US: Multiple shootings on Halloween leaves 4 dead, 15 injured

US Clocks Fall Back as Daylight Saving Time Ends; Permanent Switch Debate Continues

Daylight saving time ended on November 1, with clocks set back an hour, giving people an extra hour of sleep but bringing darker evenings. Lawmakers continue to debate whether to make daylight saving time permanent rather than switching twice a year. Legislation on the issue has stalled in the Senate even though it has bipartisan backing in the House. Public opinion leans toward keeping standard time over a permanent daylight saving schedule, largely because of concerns about sleep cycles.

Union minister Kumaraswamy challenges police and Karnataka government over sting row

Union minister H.D. Kumaraswamy publicly challenged the police and the Karnataka government led by D.K. Shivakumar amid a controversy over a sting operation. He asserted that no one could act against him, signalling a direct confrontation with state authorities. The remarks come as the sting row continues to draw political attention in the state. The statements reflect the escalating political tension between the Union minister and the state administration. Further developments on the matter are awaited.

RSS Calls UGC Equity Regulations 2026 Unbalanced, Urges Centre to Ensure Fairness

RSS leader Sunil Ambekar has described the UGC Equity Regulations 2026 as unbalanced and urged the Centre to ensure fairness. He said the organisation had already conveyed its concerns about the regulations to the authorities. According to him, both the government and the University Grants Commission have taken note of these objections.