How Trump can use his veto power to block bills passed by Democrats

Trump’s “veto everything” warning signals a showdown with a Democratic-controlled Congress, whose gains cannot guarantee legislation becomes law. The president can reject bills approved by both chambers, and overriding a veto requires two-thirds support in each. A pocket veto can end bills when Congress adjourns, but Democrats retain oversight; Trump previously vetoed over ten bills.

Endeavours: Rasika Khanna reviews the new memoir by economist NK Singh

NK Singh’s memoir, *Endeavours: An Ensemble of My Life*, foregrounds his devotion to Hindustani classical music and Bihar’s musical heritage, rather than his public career. Recalling performances and encounters with celebrated maestros, he illuminates music’s discipline and emotional power. The book also explores rose gardening and photography, prompting its Bharatanatyam-exponent reviewer to praise its preservation.

Dhanteras, Diwali shopping rush chokes Delhi roads, slows traffic across key markets

Delhi saw traffic gridlock Friday as Dhanteras and Diwali shoppers and holiday travellers clogged roads across the city, leaving vehicles crawling for hours. Congestion hit markets, arterial roads, railway stations and bus terminals; illegal parking and scarce authorised spaces worsened bottlenecks. Police deployed personnel and cranes as passengers travelled for Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Chhath.

Know Your Neighbourhood: Kolkata's Chinatown got its name from an Italian

Kolkata’s Chinatown, Tiretta Bazaar, is named for Italian immigrant Edward Tiretta, who established its market in the 18th century, before Chinese migrants settled there. By the mid-19th century, Cheenapara was a hub for Chinese businesses; the Chinese community dwindled after 1962, but Sunday breakfast stalls preserve its legacy. The market was mapped in 1790.

Exclusive: Contractors ignored workers' warning on weak structure, says FIR in Chawri Bazar collapse

Contractors allegedly told workers to continue despite warnings that poor materials and an undried slab could not support another layer, according to an FIR into Thursday’s Old Delhi collapse, which killed two workers. Police arrested three contractors; the survivor said they cited added costs for stronger supports. The unauthorised project had drawn municipal warnings months earlier.

Anoushka Shankar calls Russell Brand ‘monster’ after he's found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, and remanded in custody before Monday’s sentencing, when the judge warned he faced a “significant” prison term. Sitarist Anoushka Shankar called him a “monster,” criticizing acclaim for his misogyny and recalling he had once visited her home. Police say more accusers may emerge.

Wife, mother-in-law, 7-year-old boy among 7 allegedly killed by Bengaluru cab driver

Bengaluru cab driver S Indushekar, 52, has been arrested on suspicion of killing his wife and six relatives, including a child, over 15–20 days and dumping their bodies across Karnataka; one body has been recovered. Police suspect disputes over his wife’s visits to her family motivated the killings and are questioning their daughter. A missing-person complaint alerted police.

Salman Khan denies that Indian government pressured him to change Maatrubhumi script

Salman Khan rejected claims that the government pressured Maatrubhumi’s makers to rewrite its story, insisting the film is neither anti-China nor meant to damage relations, but depicts soldiers and families on both sides. At its trailer launch, he said director Apoorva Lakhia’s initial concept differed; the film, inspired by his father’s words, opens December 4.

SC seeks Kerala Congress response to contempt plea over objectionable post against CJI Kant

India’s Supreme Court has sought responses from Kerala Congress office bearers over a deleted post urging Chief Justice Surya Kant to resign, warning judicial independence cannot be treated as political convenience. The bench will assess whether the post constitutes contempt, despite the KPCC’s apology and claim it was unauthorized. The controversy arose amid opposition protests.

A life in full bloom: Economist extraordinaire NK Singh talks about his new memoir, Endeavours

Nand Kishore Singh’s second memoir, *Endeavours*, reveals the passions behind a career shaping modern India, moving beyond his first account of public policy to explore gardening, photography, homeopathy and Hindustani classical music. The former 15th Finance Commission chair recounts pivotal economic roles; his forthcoming book will examine India’s development choices and missed opportunities.

Delhi Metro revises timings on Diwali; services to start 1 hour early on 3 lines, last train at 10pm

Delhi Metro will start services an hour early on the Pink, Magenta and Grey lines on Diwali, November 8, 2026, with service beginning at 6 am rather than the usual Sunday 7 am. The last metro on all lines, including the Airport Express, will depart at 10 pm, an hour earlier than usual; passengers should check DMRC updates.

Are Pop-Ups here to stay in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru’s pop-ups are thriving, increasingly spotlighting India’s regional cuisines, while celebrity-chef takeovers draw diners and train hotel teams. Yet chefs warn fleeting events can dilute a restaurant’s identity unless they foster lasting innovation. Some venues answer with rotating, region-led menus; others favor familiar dining. Once chiefly a retail term, pop-up restaurants gained momentum worldwide around 2014.

How America’s political reset could reshape its global role

The 2026 US midterms are more than a referendum on Trump: they could reshape congressional oversight and expose party divisions, but a change in control would not automatically reverse his agenda or foreign policy. Stakes include uncertainty over US commitments, immigration, tariffs and industrial policy, affecting India’s defence, technology and trade ties. Partnerships require engagement beyond the presidency.

Dilwali Diwali review: This sweet film starring Manoj Pahwa will tug at your heartstrings

Dilwali Diwali is a warm, feel-good watch, recommended for its relatable family story and strong performances, though its straightforward narrative offers few surprises. Manoj Pahwa and Neelu Kohli shine as parents alienated by their upscale home, while Mihir Ahuja plays their son returning from abroad. The film asks whether material comfort can replace belonging and festive togetherness.

‘The Trump regime is over’: Rosie O’Donnell celebrates blue wave as she contemplates returning to US

Rosie O’Donnell is weighing a return to New York from Ireland, saying separation from her children and six-month-old grandson has become painful, despite enjoying Dublin. The comedian celebrated Democrats’ midterm gains, saying election news brought her to tears and declaring the “Trump regime” over. She moved after Trump’s reelection; their feud prompted a White House rebuke.

India does not have to choose between protectionism and globalisation

As former free-trade champions erect tariff and regulatory barriers, India’s expanding trade agenda must reckon with who gains and who pays. Trade has reduced poverty and inequality between countries, but its benefits are uneven: consumers gain cheaper goods while exposed workers and small exporters face losses and costly standards. Openness requires adjustment and shared prosperity.

Fire breaks out at South Delhi Kia showroom; several injured

A fire broke out at a car showroom on Delhi’s MG Road, prompting the Delhi Fire Service to send several fire tenders to the scene, the department said. The report gave no information about the blaze’s cause, extent, possible injuries or damage, or whether firefighters had brought it under control; details were not provided.

HSBC Electronic Data Processing sub-leases office space in Bengaluru for a total rent of ₹207 cr

HSBC Electronic Data Processing India has sub-leased 119,751 sq ft of furnished office space at Bengaluru’s Ecospace Campus for five years, with rent exceeding ₹207 crore. Monthly rent starts at ₹3.19 crore, or ₹267 per sq ft; the deal includes 119 parking spaces and a ₹19.18-crore deposit. COWRKS sub-let it along Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road.

Washington changes, India's interests endure

India should treat America’s midterm results as a reminder to protect strategic autonomy, not as a setback or opportunity in Washington relations. It must deepen institutional ties while strengthening manufacturing, defence, technology, energy security and supply chains, and maintaining diverse partnerships. Democrats’ congressional victories constrain Trump’s administration, but India-US cooperation rests on enduring shared interests.

4 coaches of Karmabhoomi Express catch fire near Rajpura; passengers safe

Fire engulfed four coaches of the Amritsar–New Jalpaiguri Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara in Punjab Friday, but no passengers were injured. The safety system stopped the train, allowing evacuation as firefighters contained the blaze. Railway staff arranged an alternative train. Three coaches were damaged, and a technical probe is underway. The unreserved service carries long-distance passengers.

Greater Noida man loses ₹6.1 lakh after video call over credit card application

A 54-year-old Greater Noida man allegedly lost ₹6.1 lakh after fraudsters posing as credit-card representatives accessed his phone during a video call, police said, making 12 unauthorised transactions. Suspects obtained OTPs and diverted calls through phone settings; police registered cheating and IT Act cases, and are tracing them. The victim was seeking credit-card application help.

Making the India-EU trade deal work for Tiruppur and Moradabad

India’s EU trade agreement promises export growth with preferential access for over 99% of Indian exports, but benefits hinge on firms, especially small exporters, using the deal and meeting Europe’s carbon standards. Low use of agreements and CBAM obligations make verified emissions data, guidance, monitoring and targeted EU support vital. Negotiations began two decades ago.

Olympic champion Imane Khelif to make pro boxing debut in December

Olympic champion Imane Khelif announced Friday she will make her professional debut in Paris on December 15, facing Clarida Sarabia at super-welterweight. It will be her first bout since winning welterweight gold at the 2024 Games; a training injury delayed her planned April return. Khelif, born female, faced Olympic gender controversy and discussed hormone treatment.

Workplace risk factors that can raise stroke risk

Workplace routines can raise stroke risk through inactivity, stress, poor sleep, unhealthy diets, smoking and excess alcohol, contributing to hypertension, diabetes, obesity and abnormal cholesterol. Regular movement, balanced meals, adequate sleep, stress management and avoiding tobacco help; screening and treatment for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and atrial fibrillation are vital. Recognise stroke symptoms and seek emergency care.

Can green steel become the next industrial policy success

India’s plan to double steel output to 300 million tonnes by 2030-31 risks locking in carbon-intensive production and costly imported coking coal, making green steel an industrial and climate imperative. The shift requires clean power, financing, scrap, hydrogen, phased procurement, emissions standards and support for smaller producers and workers; current pilots and national taxonomy offer a foundation.

The fiery heat of the Deccan is all grit and no garden

An Uttara Karnataka meal centered on jowar and bajra offers a filling alternative to rice-heavy feasts, pairing jolada rotti with salads, spicy stuffed brinjal, peanut podis and lightly sweet holige. Shaped by the Northern Deccan’s dry landscape, this cuisine preserves millet traditions; historical accounts describe jowar rotti as a daily staple, with rice reserved for festivals.

Making adaptation finance deliver for India’s frontlines

COP31 must redirect climate finance toward adaptation outcomes: developing countries need $310–365 billion annually by 2035, yet received $26 billion in public adaptation finance in 2023. The article urges community-led, climate-risk-informed projects that demonstrate additionality and reduce vulnerability, with CSR and private capital complementing public funding. The Paris Agreement’s Global Goal on Adaptation and Belém indicators frame progress.

Garbage piles up in Bhopal, other MP cities as municipal employees’ strike enters third day

Madhya Pradesh’s strike entered its third day Friday, leaving garbage piling up and disrupting water supply across cities, with Bhopal worst hit: 2,550 tonnes of waste accumulated as tanker services halted. More than one lakh workers seek higher wages, job regularisation and an end to contracts. Talks may yield an agreement; Bhopal generates 850 tonnes daily.

From Payments to Savings: Bringing Everyday Money Management into One Place

Kotak811 brings everyday payments, transfers and savings together in one account, while eligible balances earn interest and ActivMoney can move surplus funds into fixed deposits at applicable rates. Its zero-balance account requires no minimum balance, and app tools help customers review spending, plan bills and save. These features support an organised routine for managing finances.

Kids’ nutrition guide: What growing children need for healthy development?

Growing children need balanced meals to support growth, brain development, immunity and steady energy, combining protein, whole-grain carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Offer snacks and milk or fortified alternatives, while addressing picky eating with variety, cooking involvement and repeated exposure. Iron, calcium, vitamin D, iodine, zinc and B vitamins matter; supplements may bridge gaps.