Thousands of flights delayed across US as government shutdown enters second month

Thousands of flights delayed across US as government shutdown enters second month

The weekend saw some of the worst travel disruptions yet since the beginning of the shutdown. More than 5,000 flights to and from US airports were delayed on Sunday alone. The White House on Monday blamed the travel disruptions on the Democrats, saying that "Americans are paying the price for Democrats' sick political games." Nov 4, 2025
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High-stakes 'Aga vs Aga vs Aga' battle in Budgam puts NC's stronghold to test

The Budgam Assembly byelection has turned into a prestige battle for the ruling NC, which is fighting to retain one of its oldest strongholds in central Kashmir. The contest has evolved into a rare "Aga vs Aga vs Aga" showdown among three influential members of the Shia Aga family — NC's Aga Syed Mehmood Al-Mousvi, PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, and BJP's Aga Syed Mohsin Mousvi. Nov 3, 2025
US Prez Trump says Russia, China, Pak among nations testing nuclear weapons

US Prez Trump says Russia, China, Pak among nations testing nuclear weapons

President Donald Trump made the remarks when asked whether the US is going to start detonating nuclear weapons for testing after more than 30 years. He said that the US does not "necessarily know" where these nations are testing nuclear weapons, however, he stated that testing is being done. Nov 3, 2025
Gold, silver prices drop ahead of key US inflation data

Gold prices dip as safe-haven demand declines

The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was Rs 1,21,113 during the day trade, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). Analysts said the moderation in demand came as trade tensions between the US and China cooled and the dollar index jumped to its highest in three months. Nov 3, 2025