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- Mitchell Reflects on New Zealand’s Third T20I Loss to India
· Sports
Daryl Mitchell reflects on New Zealand’s loss in the third T20I against India during a press conference.
- Retired IPS Officer N Balasubramanyam Dies in New York at 61
· India
Former IPS officer N Balasubramanyam, 61, died in New York while treating pancreatic cancer. He served as APSRTC Vice‑Chairman and led e‑Pragati reforms.
- LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey Lead 76ers Past Knicks in NBA Cup Thriller
· Sports
LeBron James scored 20 points, including a late tip‑in, to help the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the New York Knicks 98‑93 on Friday. The win marked the…
- Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to Indira Gandhi on 42nd Death Anniversary
· Politics
The Congress party commemorated former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the 42nd anniversary of her death, describing her as a symbol of indomitable…
- Funerals of Houthi Fighters Highlight Growing Burden on Yemen’s Families
· World
Funerals of Houthi fighters in Sanaa highlight the growing burden on families, with rising fuel costs and irregular food aid amid ongoing conflict.
- Railway Board Orders All Zones to Switch Off Charging Points Overnight for Fire Safety
· India
The Railway Board has ordered all zones to keep mobile phone and laptop charging sockets off from 11 pm to 5 am after a power bank exploded on a SER train.
- Jaishankar Meets U.S. Secretary of State Rubio at G20, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation
· World
Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Rubio at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta to review bilateral cooperation and discuss the India‑U.S. trade…
- Maharashtra Excise Seizes ₹11.55 Lakh of Counterfeit Liquor Ahead of Diwali
· India
The Maharashtra Excise Department raided a counterfeit liquor racket in Pune and neighbouring Ahilyanagar districts after a tip that fake foreign liquor…
- Oklahoma Student Tests 24 Wild Plants, Finds Over Half Show Antibacterial Activity but None Match Commercial Antibiotics
· Science
Eighth‑grader Locklyn Raye Ward tested 24 Oklahoma wild plants and found 56% had antibacterial activity, but none matched commercial antibiotics.
- Bihar Police Arrest Man After Video Shows Him Forcefully Applying Vermilion to Married Woman
· India
A 25‑year‑old man was arrested in Samastipur, Bihar, after a video from Khanpur went viral showing him forcibly applying vermilion to a married woman’s…
- FDA Wraps Up Investigation into Vimal Pan Masala Ads, Case to Go to Adjudication
· Law & Justice
FDA concludes investigation into Vimal Pan Masala ads featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, and will forward case for adjudication.
- West Bengal to Launch School of Magic and Museum, Advisory Committee Formed
· India
West Bengal plans a School of Magic, Illusion and Performing Arts and a magic history museum, with PC Sorcar Jr as chief advisor.
- Kadavanthra Police File Case Against Kochi Hotel Over Unauthorised DJ Party and Late‑Night Liquor Sales
· India
The Kadavanthra police have filed a case against a premium hotel in Kochi city on charges of hosting a DJ party and selling liquor at its bar beyond the…
- Nashik Kumbh to Cost ₹34,732 Crore, Aim for Permanent Infrastructure and Economic Boost
· India
President Droupadi Murmu will hoist sacred flags at Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar today, marking the start of a 12‑year cycle…
- IRCC Reminds International Students Their Study Permits Must Explicitly Permit Work
· World
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a reminder to international students that they may work in Canada only if their study…
- PM Modi and Amit Shah Honor Sardar Patel on 151st Birth Anniversary
· India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Saturday, marking the 151st anniversary of the leader’s birth. Modi, speaking on…
- US, South Korea and Japan Reaffirm Commitment to North Korea’s Full Denuclearisation
· World
On Oct 31, 2026, the U.S., South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to North Korea’s full denuclearisation, pledging to enforce UN sanctions.
- Bangladesh Focuses on West Indies Test Series Ahead of World Test Championship Final
· Sports
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto urges focus on the West Indies Test series, aiming to keep a chance at the 2025‑27 World Test Championship final.
- Draft US‑Iran Framework Calls for Uranium Transfer and Hormuz Reopening
· World
A preliminary framework for talks between the United States and Iran proposes that Tehran transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to a third…
- Rohit Sharma May Resume MI Captaincy as Tilak Varma Eyes Deputy Role
· Sports
Reports suggest Rohit Sharma could resume MI captaincy for IPL 2027, with Tilak Varma as deputy. MI's new coaching overhaul led by Kieron Pollard.
- Darbhanga Graduates’ MLC Result Declared After 57‑Hour Count
· India
The counting of votes for the Darbhanga Graduates’ constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council elections stretched to 57 hours, with the Election…
- Gujarat High Court Reinstates Ban on Non‑Veg Sales Near Somnath Temple
· India
The Gujarat High Court on Friday reversed a single‑judge decision that had lifted restrictions on the sale of non‑vegetarian food along pilgrimage routes…
- Delhi to Extend Protection for Illegal Colonies Until 2026
· India
Delhi local bodies plan a three‑year extension of the Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Act to protect illegal colonies until December 2026.
- Alaska Air Group to Cut 200 Jobs Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Iran‑Related Tensions
· Business & Finance
Alaska Air Group will cut about 200 non‑contract jobs due to high fuel costs and Iran‑related tensions, warning of a $700 million pretax loss in 2026.
- TRAI Requires Telecom Operators to Report Major AI Failures
· India
TRAI's draft guidelines make telecom firms like Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone accountable for AI failures, requiring incident reporting and governance.
- Pokémon UNITE to Shut Down March 23, 2027, with New Coin Exchange and Library Feature Launching Nov. 12
· Gaming & Esports
Pokémon UNITE closes March 23, 2027. Nov. 12 launch adds Unite Coin Exchange, missions, log‑in bonus, and a Library to view items after service ends.
- Bombay High Court Orders Rs 2 Lakh Compensation for Arun Ferreira After Illegal Arrest
· Law & Justice
Bombay High Court orders Maharashtra to pay activist Arun Ferreira Rs 2 lakh after illegal arrest outside Nagpur Central Prison in 2011.
- Zimplats CEO Alexander Mhembere Steps Down After 19 Years, Succession Handed to Operations Chief Stanley Segula
· Business & Finance
Alexander Mhembere will retire as chief executive officer of Zimplats, Zimbabwe’s largest platinum producer, effective November 1 2026. He has served as…
- U.S. Cancels G20 Opening Photo After European Protest Over Lavrov Presence
· World
On Friday, October 30, 2026, the United States cancelled the traditional opening photograph of Group of 20 (G20) diplomats in Atlanta after several…
- U.S. Midterm Elections Set to Decide Congressional Control Ahead of 2028
· Politics
The 2026 midterms will decide control of 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats, with key gubernatorial races in California, Texas, and Florida.