Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw large-scale nuclear drills simulating a retaliatory strike to showcase the country’s military prowess amid escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine. The exercises involved ballistic and cruise missile launches from the Kamchatka Peninsula, Barents Sea, Sea of Okhotsk, and strategic bombers. This demonstrates Russia’s commitment to its nuclear capabilities...
Jeff Bezos justified ending presidential endorsements at the Washington Post, citing the move aimed to bolster the newsroom’s credibility. This change, he asserted, was to remove perceived bias and not to protect his interests. Despite speculation about favouring a potential Trump administration, Bezos denied such motives and regretted the decision’s poor timing.
President Joe Biden, during a call with Hispanic advocacy group Voto Latino, called supporters of former President Donald Trump ‘garbage,’ responding to a disparaging comment made at a Trump rally. Biden’s remarks have drawn backlash from Republicans, including Trump, who compared it to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 ‘deplorables’ comment, intensifying the battle for Hispanic voters.
Gujarat witnessed record-breaking vehicle sales in October, with 2.6 lakh vehicles expected to be delivered, driven by festive shopping during Dhanteras, Diwali, and Navratri-Dussehra. Attractive financing, new models, and increased inventory boosted sales, with rural areas performing exceptionally well and SUV and entry-level cars in high demand.
Sandiip Sikcand’s Diwali bash showcased numerous stars in their festive best, including Aly Goni, Jasmin Bhasin, Divyanka Tripathi, and Elvish Yadav. Celebrities arrived in stylish outfits, transforming the event into a glamorous celebration filled with festive joy and elegance.
A Quebec nationalist party, Bloc Quebecois, plans to collaborate with other opposition parties to unseat PM Justin Trudeau’s minority government in Canada. Trudeau’s Liberals must depend on opposition support to pass bills but have faced criticism over rising living costs. Bloc Quebecois leader claims Trudeau’s days are numbered, potentially leading to elections.
Bangladesh’s interim government initiates the process of forming a new Election Commission by setting up a search committee, aiming for free and fair national elections. Plans to update the voters’ list follow. Khaleda Zia is expected to travel abroad for advanced medical treatment.