November 4, 2026
Today's Briefing
Democrats take both chambers of the US Congress, Carney says Canada-US trade talks have stepped up, CM Vijay restates Tamil Nadu's NEET stand, 208 police officers arrested in Sri Lanka, and India go 1-0 up against New Zealand.
- 1Democrats won majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the US midterm elections, ending Republican control of Congress. Several long-held Republican seats changed hands, including the Texas Senate seat won by James Talarico.Read at source · CityNews Toronto →
- 2Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade talks between Canada and the United States have become more intense since his phone call with President Trump last weekend. He made the remarks to reporters in St. John's, Newfoundland.Read at source · CityNews Toronto →
- 3Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay restated the state's opposition to NEET when he appeared before the Centre's exam reform task force. He argued that medical admissions should rest only on Class XII marks.Read at source · The Hindu →
- 4Sri Lanka's police spokesman said 208 police officers have been arrested on a range of charges, including drug-related offences. Close to 1,500 officers have also been suspended from duty.Read at source · IBC Tamil →
- 5India beat New Zealand in a rain-affected opening ODI to take a 1-0 series lead. Disciplined seam bowling and Virat Kohli's 74 set up the win.Read at source · ESPNcricinfo →
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