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Tired of 'andhbhakts'? Shashi Tharoor suggests a new word for political puppets

Tired of calling political loyalists 'andhbhakts', 'godi' or 'paid followers'? Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has a new word for them -- 'quockerwodger'.

Delhi's AQI is above 450 with Diwali yet to come. Was it this bad last year?

Delhi's air pollution has reached levels that warrant far more than warnings and curbs, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 488 at 11:00 am on November 4, according to AQI.in.

The 5 Smart Glasses And AI Wearables Trends That Will Define 2027

Here are the five smart glasses and AI wearables trends that will define 2027, including built-in displays and the privacy questions raised.

El-Sayed, Rogers Locked in Tight Race for Senate

The open Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan has been one of the most closely watched. Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick is in Detroit with the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump Praises Democrats While Deflecting Blame for GOP Disaster

President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats for doing “a good job” after the party inflicted devastating defeats on his Republican allies, winning back both houses of Congress and picking up several governors’ mansions.

Democrat El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, DDHQ Projects

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win the Senate race in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ on X.

Fires are down in Punjab but most being lit at dusk

Farmers in Punjab are opting to ignite stubble fires during the evening hours, believing these flames will slip under the radar of satellites and officials. This trend has caught on within the farming community, leading to a noticeable drop in detected fire incidents. Many farmer...

Iran war, inflation or Trump fatigue: What drove Democrats' midterm surge?

Conservatives stunned by 'catastrophic' midterm blue tsunami, blame Trump's Iran war, high gas prices

Conservatives reacted to massive Democratic victories across the country, calling it "catastrophic" and assigning blame to the Iran war and President Trump.

Dems seize the Senate as blue tidal wave crashes deep into Trump country, topples GOP strongholds

Democrats reclaimed the Senate Tuesday by toppling GOP candidates across Trump country, with Chuck Schumer clinching five pickups in a midterm wave.

North Korea fires multiple missiles in fourth weapons launch in a month, Seoul says

North Korea fires multiple missiles in fourth weapons launch in a month, Seoul says  Reuters

Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers off

Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers off  Reuters

Bangladesh urges Brunei to invest in energy sector

Bangladesh urges Brunei to invest in energy sector  en.bd-pratidin.com

Trump says Democrats 'did a good job,' blames Republican candidates for midterm losses - PBS

Trump says Democrats 'did a good job,' blames Republican candidates for midterm losses  PBS

Democrat Gina Hinojosa Ousts Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas, Ending Decades of Republican Leadership - Time Magazine

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been defeated by Democratic gubernatorial candidate and state Gina Hinojosa, a stunning loss that marks the end of a long streak of GOP leadership in the state.

Bitcoin slips as Democratic sweep bets threaten crypto agenda - The Business Times

Crypto has been grappling with the fallout from the US$6.3 billion Binance hack

Trump says will accept results of US midterm election, NYT reports - CNA

"I am absolutely willing to accept those results," US President Donald Trump told The New York Times. "We'll work with the Democrats, and we'll, you know, look forward to working with them. We'll probably work something out."

Pagoda spire at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Chiang Mai collapses - The Straits Times

The pagoda sustained catastrophic damage to its top portion, leaving bricks, mortar and concrete debris scattered across the surrounding plaza.

Konga Announces Nigeria’s Biggest Retail Event - THISDAYLIVE

Konga, Nigeria’s e-commerce company is set to unveil the 2026 edition of its legendary Yakata sales festival, a month-long shopping phenomenon that has evolved from a mere discount event into a critical economic intervention for millions of Nigerian households.

US Midterms: Democrats take control of US Congress as voters reject Trump’s Republicans - Vanguard News

Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the United States Congress in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, dealing a major political setback to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.

Senate rejects proposal to revive Nigeria Air project, seeks direct flights to China - Premium Times Nigeria

The Senate on Tuesday rejected a proposal to revive the contracts for the failed Nigeria Air national carrier project, which was awarded by former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

UK, Nigeria mobilise private capital for three hydro projects - Punch Newspapers

The United Kingdom and Nigerian governments are seeking to attract private investment into three small hydropower projects in Oyo, Kano and Plateau states as part of efforts to expand electricity generation and improve power supply to underserved communities. The initiative, supp...

IEC tightens security amid ballot disruptions, arrests and election intimidation - Daily Maverick

Ballot storage facilities have been targeted, election materials damaged and arrests made across several provinces, leaving thousands of police and the IEC racing to secure the voting process ahead of Wednesday’s polls.

Smaller parties in eThekwini set their sights on holding the balance of power - Daily Maverick

Politicians in KwaZulu-Natal are almost done kissing babies and making wild promises. On Wednesday, voters go to the polls in an election that could reshape the province’s political landscape.