Actor Kalki Koechlin is the great-granddaughter of Maurice Koechlin, the French-Swiss engineer who designed and built the Eiffel Tower with Gustave Eiffel. Trained at ETH Zurich, Maurice sketched the iconic 300-metre tower in 1884, led 5,300 design drawings, and oversaw construction from 1887 to 1889, a legacy connecting Paris’s landmark to Indian cinema.

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez faces a lawsuit from 69-year-old truck driver Perry Tole after a violent parking dispute outside an Indianapolis hotel. Allegedly intoxicated, Sanchez is accused of provoking the fight that left both hospitalised. Tole alleges assault and emotional distress, naming Fox Sports as co-defendant. Sanchez also faces felony battery charges as the legal battle unfolds.

UK PM Keir Starmer visited a Premier League community program in India, meeting young footballers and coaches. Highlighting the league's global impact, he noted it generates $13 billion for the UK economy, supports 100,000+ jobs, and boasts 71 million Indian fans-more than the UK population-underscoring football's role in community and cultural ties.

AI is redefining logistics through route optimisation, predictive demand forecasting, automated warehouses, and real-time visibility. Algorithms simulate traffic, weather, and demand patterns, adjusting supply chains dynamically. Combined with robotics, logistics becomes more resilient, cost-efficient, and agile. AI in logistics reduces delays, cuts overheads, and improves customer satisfaction.

Intelligent Process Automation merges AI components like machine learning and NLP with workflow automation to move beyond rote tasks. It handles unstructured data, makes decisions under uncertainty, and continuously learns. Unlike traditional automation, IPA adapts, making it ideal for finance, operations, and customer support. Used well, it unlocks efficiency gains and scalable innovation.

OpenAI uncovered that suspected Chinese operatives exploited ChatGPT to design surveillance systems targeting Uyghur Muslims and other minorities. They also used AI to create propaganda and monitor social media for "extremist" content. These findings highlight growing risks of AI misuse to bolster authoritarian control and cyber operations amid escalating US-China AI rivalry.

US President Donald Trump said he's likely to visit Israel in coming days to address country's parliament, the Knesset. This comes after announcement of Gaza peace deal which Trump called 'historic'. Notably, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has invited him to address the Knesset. Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on Thursday on the first phase of Gaza ceasefire.

EU lawmakers backed a proposal to ban meat-related terms like burger, steak, and sausage on plant-based food products, aiming to prevent consumer confusion. "Let's call a spade a spade," a right-wing French lawmaker said. The vote passed 355 to 247 in the European Parliament and now enters negotiations with member states. Critics argue the move could hurt the plant-based industry.

The family of a 22-year-old Indian student, who was captured in Russia while he was fighting for Russia, requested the government to bring him back. The family said, "We're trying to meet the Chief Minister and seek...help." "We want our Government to...get him reunited with his mother," they added. The student identified as Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein hails from Gujarat.

A group of 10 nations, including India, China and Russia, opposed efforts by countries to "deploy military infrastructure in Afghanistan" after US President Donald Trump threatened the Taliban regime to hand over the Bagram airbase. The countries participating in the Moscow Format talks said deploying foreign military bases in Afghanistan won't serve the interests of regional peace and stability.

Twenty-one US Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter to President Donald Trump amid tensions between India and US. "Recent actions by your administration have strained relations with the world's largest democracy, creating negative consequences for both countries. We urge you to take immediate steps to reset and repair this critical partnership," they wrote. Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on India.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa escaped injury after his motorcade was surrounded by a mob of around 500 people, who threw stones at it. Environment and Energy Minister Ines Manzano filed a formal complaint of an assassination attempt on the President after the incident. "Such attacks will not be accepted in new Ecuador and the law applies to everyone," Noboa said.

British MP Robert Jenrick sparked a controversy after his comments on Birmingham, where many Indians and South Asian people live, surfaced. "It's as close as I've come to a slum in this country," he said earlier and doubled down on his statement. The Bishop of Birmingham dismissed his observation, while singer Steven Kapur, said the area is culturally rich.

Indians looking to settle in Barbados can opt for permanent residency through investment or other routes. The Special Entry and Residence Permit (SERP) requires investments from $300,000 to 2 million. Work permits are usually valid for 3-5 years. The Welcome Stamp visa allows a 12-month remote work stay. Costs and requirements vary by pathway, catering to diverse needs.

A student using the alias Katherina Lynn created a fake identity, forged transcripts, and fabricated a backstory to gain admission to Yale. Her deception unraveled when a suspicious roommate found conflicting documents. Yale rescinded her admission, expelling her quietly. The case exposes vulnerabilities in elite college admissions and the intense pressure driving some to fraud.

A Florida man has been arrested on charges that he intentionally ignited the Pacific Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, USA that killed 12 people, said law enforcement official. The accused is charged with three federal criminal charges related to the fire. The incident cost about $150 billion in damages and destroyed 6,000 structures in the area.

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his peace deal. "This means that all of the hostages will be released very soon and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace," Trump said.

The Trump administration fired a US State Department diplomat for hiding a romantic relationship with a Chinese national linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The officer admitted his partner's father was a party member and acknowledged she "could have been a spy". This is the first dismissal under Trump's executive order mandating strict adherence to his policies.

Hindus for Human Rights UK (HfHR-UK) slammed the mayor of London Sadiq Khan for organising the official Diwali celebrations with the Hindutva organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the likes. The organisation demanded that he must cut off all ties with them. In October 2024, the London Mayor had come under scrutiny for co-organising the London Diwali event.

Israeli military warned that Gaza is still a combat zone and that they continue to surround Gaza city. "For your own safety, refrain from returning north or approaching areas of deployment anywhere in (Gaza) Strip," it said. This announcement comes as US President Donald Trump said that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his peace deal.

Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal and UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, met in Mumbai to outline a renewed roadmap for bilateral economic cooperation. The meeting focused on the operationalisation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Additionally, both ministers reaffirmed their shared goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030.

Canada has extended the deadline to apply for an open work permit under the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident (TR-to-PR) pathway until December 31, 2026. This extension applies to eligible applicants and their family members who submitted permanent residency applications under the 2021 TR-to-PR program. They can now continue working while their permanent residency applications are processed.

US President Donald Trump said Canadians "will love America again" once a trade deal is struck between the countries. His remark comes amid a 23% drop in Canadian visits to the US this year as bilateral tensions over trade tariffs persisted. Canadian PM Mark Carney made his second visit to White House this year to secure a trade deal.

US President Donald Trump called for jailing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both Democrats, accusing them of failing to protect ICE officers as his administration deployed National Guard to Chicago. Johnson and Pritzker haven't been accused of criminal wrongdoing. Trump earlier ordered the deployment of guard troops to Portland, Los Angeles and Washington DC.

Marineland, the now-closed aquatic theme park in Ontario, Canada, has been facing backlash for threatening to euthanise its remaining 30 beluga whales unless Canadian government provides emergency funding. The park claimed to run out of money after Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson rejected its plan to send them to an aquarium in Zhuhai, China, reported The New York Times.