News Capsule for the Month of October 2026
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Kerala
- Kochi airport plans luggage pickup from home.
- Kochi Corporation Rejects TDLC Bid Following P&T Apartment Controversy.
- At least 190 cases of locally acquired dengue have been confirmed in 6 counties.
- Keralam HM orders Vigilance probe against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over 2006 KSTP project.
- Man, wife arrested for cheating trading firm in Kochi.
- Malayali researcher shines in Germany; CUSAT's Sajna represents India at global climate programme.
- Rajasthan’s Manganiyar folk musicians and traditional artisans brought their heritage music and craft to Kochi during the Indian Artisans Haat held at the Kaloor stadium ground.
- Kochi Water Metro drops 6 terminals, adds Nettoor; Total count reduced to 33.
- 3 killed, 8 injured as building collapses in Delhi's Seemapuri.
- Minister steps in as UDF protest turns tense over incomplete road over Nattika Toll.
- Kochi Corporation Faces Backlash Over Plan to Blacklist 'Serial' RTI Petitioners.
- Kochi MLA T.J. Vinod demands action as city faces severe drinking water crisis.
- Kochi synagogue fire: Man held within hours; police probe suspected international links.
- Kochi Mini Cooper crash accused Suhail’s hairdo in custody caused a hullabaloo.
- New faction emerges within Congress against Kerala CM over Board-Corporation appointments.
- Friction between police and protesters in anti-SIR protest in Thiruvananthapuram.
- No decision taken to revisit or modify Judicial City project - government.
- After paying Rs 29,500 for a family cruise, a Kerala SBI manager travelled from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi, only to find the trip cancelled without notice; consumer commission orders Rs 54,500 payout plus interest.
- Govt freezes bakery sale order, removes Excise Deputy Commissioner.
- Keralam to submit Kottayam-Kochi corridor proposal to Centre soon.
- Mundamveli flats design changed without consultation: Audit report.
- Outgoing Governor asks President to remove PSC chairman, members for 'misbehaviour'.
- Keralam Governor’s veg food directive sparks row.
- Kochi Police Commissioner shunted out after lapses in fatal Mercedes-Benz crash, Nishanthini new CP.
- Kochi gets first woman Police Commissioner.
- Post car crash, Athani-Airport Road in Kochi undergoes joint safety inspection - .
- The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Payment of Salaries and Allowances Amendment Bill, approving a salary and allowance hike for ministers, MLAs, and former legislators for the first time in eight years.
India
- Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankarsinh Vaghela Likely To Rejoin Congress.
- PM Modi Calls For Exam Reforms, Says Delays Can Affect Youth; Stresses 'Time Certainty'.
- Education Minister Reviews NTA Exam Preparations, Stresses Security And Candidate Experience.
- 'Mohammad Deepak', gym owner who confronted Bajrang Dal, arrested for assaulting a businessman.
- Javed Akhtar Questions Shivaji Park Residents Over Noise Objection to CJP Protest Against SIR, Asks If They'll Oppose Political Jalsas Too.
- Hockey Legend Pargat Singh Named Punjab Congress Chief months ahead of polls.
- Dipke Warns Of 'Jantar Mantar 2.0'; 75-Year-Old Man Dies At Shivaji Park.
- Trinamool Congress loses chairpersonship of two key Parliamentary panels.
- India-Pakistan tensions rise: New Delhi summons top Pakistani diplomat over infiltration.
- CM Vijay holds roadshow in Dharapuram for TVK candidate.
- Any Process Taking Away Voting Rights Of Millions Of Citizens Is Unjustifiable, No Court Can Condone It: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
- Centre, LIC to retain up to 15 per cent stake in IDBI Bank after Fairfax deal: DIPAM secretary.
- Supreme Court refuses to pass any interim order to suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India focusing on trade, energy cooperation, and strategic ties.
- During the trip, Rubio met Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai, toured Reliance Industries' oil refinery in Jamnagar, and stated that a US-India trade deal is 99% complete. Unlike a normal bilateral visit, he skipped Delhi.
- Sonam Wangchuk accuses centre of betrayal as Ladakh talks are called off.
- 'HC has confirmed what we have been saying': BJP demands answers from AAP over CBI probe in Punjab.
- We did not approve Form 6 modification: Supreme Court contradicts ECI's claim.
- Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea for action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIT probe into voter deletions.
- Amitabh Bachchan is struggling to sleep after his knee injury on KBC set; says, 'Night sleep is the best repair mechanism, struggling to try'.
- 'Rockstar' Tukaram Mundhe Gets A Front-Page Mention In New York Times.
- Delhi ACP Vivek Bhagat's additional DCP charge withdrawn as Crime Branch probes harassment complaint.
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed New Chief Of Indian Air Force.
- Room bookings at Sabarimala: Daily online quota increased to 400 starting from Thulam puja season.
- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi released after detention over INDIA bloc protest in Delhi.
- Three new judges take oath in Supreme Court; working strength rises to 37.
- Indian-Origin Woman In Canada Arrested After Traffic Dispute With Pedestrian Turns Physical | Video.
- 'Rivers once destroyed cannot be compensated': Supreme Court expands probe into illegal sand mining.
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar postpones two-day Chhattisgarh visit amid Opposition protest seeking his removal.
- UP Govt Bars Those Involved In Violent Regime Change From Government Jobs.
- PM Modi offers prayers at Delhi's Sri Vinayaka Mandir as he completes 25 years in public life.
- Building Crumbles In Delhi's Seemapuri Weeks After Deadly Satya Niketan Mishap.
- CJI Surya Kant to attend NLSIU convocation as Chancellor on October 17.
- Justice Sharma Didn't Disclose Son's Link To ECI During CEC Appointment Case Hearing: Petitioner To Supreme Court.
- Dhruv Rathee joins CJP's Bengaluru protest, Prakash Raj warns Singham-style.
- Heavy police deployment in Delhi as INDIA bloc plans next move.
- INDIA Bloc's CEC protest enters day 3: MPs meet again, Rajghat march next.
- Nana Patekar died at 75 in Goa due to Cardiac Arrest.
- Jewar Airport To Be Named Narendra Modi International Airport, Announces CM Yogi Adityanath.
- INDIA bloc met President at 8 pm over Election Commission controversy and presented their demands.
- 'These are young students...' SC rejects plea for free hand to Delhi Police against protesters.
- Dhruv Rathee detained by Delhi Police from Gurugram home ahead of CJP protest. CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke, others detained by Delhi Police at IGI Airport.
- CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka detained onboard flight after landing in Delhi.
- Abhijeet Dipke's Grandmother Passes Away In Maharashtra's Hingoli As He Remains In Delhi Police's Custody; CJP Founder May Return Home.
- AAP Alleges "Black Emergency" as Protesters Detained.
- Plea in SC seeks contempt action over closure of Delhi Metro stations despite court order.
- Crackdown in Delhi sparks widespread CPM agitation across Kerala.
- TVK Wins Both Bypolls In Tamil Nadu.
- CJP protest flop show; defeat of mobocracy: BJP.
- CJI Steps In To Secure Release Of Lawyers Detained In Delhi.
- Arvind Kejriwal detained by Delhi Police amid CJP protest in Delhi.
- Imran Khan Detained In Mumbai, Shares Picture From Inside Police Van, asked to Leave the Country.
- Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Released By Court On Day 2.
- 'More cities will follow soon': After Delhi crackdown, CJP calls for Mumbai protest.
- 'Kidnapped': Dhruv Rathee explains what happened on CJP protest day.
- 'CJP Is Their B-Team': Rekha Gupta's Dig At Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal.
- India slams UN rights body for raising concern over mass detentions: ‘Unwarranted interference’.
- Cauvery Water Regulation Committee asks Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu.
- Maharashtra appoints FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe as secretary of committee for MPSC overhaul amid stir.
- Nana Patekar's autopsy confirms heart attack; doctor explains how a blood clot can turn fatal.
- Parliamentary panel indicts NTA; hope 'arrogant' Modi govt takes it seriously: Congress.
- NUJS Kolkata Students Condemn Detention Of Protesters In Delhi, Raise Concerns Over Police Action And Press Freedom.
- Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar; 3 BJP MLAs dissent.
- Speed, alcohol & affluence: Kochi Mini Cooper crash joins India's deadly list of luxury car atrocities.
- CJI says 'SC doors open to all', rules out meeting Rahul Gandhi and opposition leaders. .
- 'Why is Delhi under siege?' Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of protecting CEC ahead of INDIA Bloc march.
- Rahul Gandhi Elbows Protester, Pulls Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar By Collar During March To SC.
- Supreme Court Bar Association & SCAORA Condemn Calls For CJI Surya Kant's Resignation.
- L Murugan resigns as union minister, Rajya Sabha member: 'Want to strengthen BJP in Tamil Nadu'.
- Woman Tries To Attack Mamata Banerjee With Knife Outside Kalighat Home, TMC Faction Raises Security Concerns.
- India is the mother of democracy, says PM Modi: 'We debate on issues democratically'.
- 'Ladakh is an integral part of India': MEA rejects China's claims, says facts remain unchanged.
- Union Minister L Murugan resigns, wishes to return to Tamil Nadu to strengthen BJP in state.
- Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove a localized lung adenocarcinoma from the lower lobe of his right lung.
- Rahul Gandhi Leads Opposition March to Supreme Court.
- CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Placed Under Preventive Arrest, and later released on bail.
- 'Jantar Mantar belongs to the people': Rahul Gandhi slams CJP leaders' arrest, calls it 'act of cowardice'.
- India-US trade deal talks 'pretty far advanced', Jaishankar says.
- 'No amount of denial can change fact': MEA rejects China's objection to 28 Ladakh place names.
- Lehra do tiranga': Abhijeet Dipke announces protest at Delhi's Connaught Place on October 16.
- Actor Imran Khan Asked To Leave India After Participating In Anti-CEC Protest.
- Delhi Police Denies Contempt Of SC Over October 10 Protests, Issues 'Unconditional Apology'.
- Mary Millben, Abhijeet Dipke exchange barbs over CJP funding.
- 3 Indians Killed In Germany Building Fire, Man Arrested For Suspected Murder.
- 'Denied Justice For Four Years': Opposition Backs Ankita's Family, Questions BJP Leader's Appointment.
- Don't try to bulldoze Bill again, call all-party meet to discuss delimitation proposals: Kharge to Modi.
- Abhijeet Dipke reacts to 30-foot cockroach effigy at Delhi Ramlila, says 'Thanks for free publicity'.
- Delhi Police detain Abhijeet Dipke as he leaves home for Tiranga march.
- Abhijeet Dipke detained before Tiranga march, Neha Bora picked up from Jantar Mantar.
- Army foils infiltration bid in J&K's Keran sector, launches combing operation.
- Abhijeet Dipke Under Preventive Arrest After Tiranga Protest, Neha Bora Released.
- 19 dead in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede Several deaths feared as rain sparks rush at Chorbagan.
- No leaders, no let-up: Citizens take over Connaught Place protest.
- Firing On Tiger Shroff: Lawrence Gang Assailants Open Firing at Bollywood Actor.
- Internet Access a Fundamental Right for Children Too: Supreme Court.
- 'There should be no problem in singing Vande Mataram': Mohan Bhagwat.
- Farmers plan sustained protest over voter rights, to coordinate with CJP: Vijoo Krishnan.
- India warns against transfer of sensitive weapons technology to terror-linked entities.
- Bhagwant Mann Stopped At Delhi Airport For 3 Hours After Paris Trip, AAP Claims.
- PM Modi flags three ‘enemies’ of India, calls for unity in national interest.
- Delhi Police Transfers Second Case Against Jailed CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka To Crime Branch.
- Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to be released from Tihar Jail in major relief for CJP as ACP accepts sureties.
- INDIA Bloc to meet virtually to plan 'vote chori' protests roadmap, November 1 rally on agenda.
- Anti-North East Racism In Delhi: Influencer's derogatory remarks against Tripura man, Kiren Rijiju hits back.
- Mumbai Court Remands Three Accused in Tiger Shroff Firing Case to Police Custody Till October 31.
- No Jantar Mantar protest call until it remains de-notified: CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to court.
- Minister Krishna Byre Gowda sets October 31 deadline to replace LED streetlights in Bengaluru.
- India's edible oil imports to rise as demand grows, oilseed yields face risks.
- India-China Border Tensions: ITBP Chief Says Face-offs Continue At More Than One Spot In Arunachal.
- Italy deploys 3,300 personnel, drones ahead of Oct 24 protests: Report.
- US national Mathew Vandyke appears before Delhi court in Myanmar arms training case.
- Manipur violence: Congress seeks CM's resignation; dissolution of assembly.
- PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 169-Crore RBI Data Centre in Odisha; Here's Why It Matters for India's Digital Banking Security.
- PM inaugurates RBI’s newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Tamil Nadu revises auto-rickshaw fares, minimum charge ₹50 for first 1.8km
- Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Wins First Seat In Bihar Upper House.
- Form 6 Not Amended, Only Centre Can Do It: ECI Tells SC On Plea Against SIR Changes.
- 'Modi kahin nahi jaayega': BJP tells 'all anti-India forces' after Kharge's 'baap' remarks.
- Cyclone Arnab kills 3 in Andhra Pradesh, damages 31 houses as storm weakens.
- Indian Seafarer Stranded In Pakistan's Karachi Port For Seven Months; UP Family Appeals For His Safe Return.
- Members of the Legislative Council (MLC) elections for 28 seats across 4 big states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. The elections were held using ballot papers.
- The INDIA bloc is gearing up for a significant 'Chalo Dilli' march on November 1 at Ramlila Maidan, protesting alleged 'vote chori' and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amidst claims of voter list irregularities. It would begin at noon from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction and culminate at the Ramlila Maidan. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi urged student groups, regardless of their political affiliation, to join it.
- Southern Railway has introduced Kerala's first-ever Vistadome AC coach on the Madurai–Guruvayur Express (Train No. 16327/16328) on a temporary trial basis.
- Protests in Arunachal ntensified recently as Gen Z and indigenous groups clashed with authorities over massive proposed hydroelectric dams in Siang Valley.
- Om Prakash Mathur will assume the role of Governor of Kerala, succeeding Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who will serve as the Governor of Tamil Nadu. He previously served as the Governor of Sikkim and as a Rajya Sabha MP from Rajasthan.
- Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan tendered an "unconditional and unqualified apology" to the Supreme Court on October 15, 2026.
- A Peak into Bye Election Results
- TVK swept two seats in Tamil Nadu, whose AIADMK MLAs went to TVK. This indicates strong approval for CM Vijay. Also one of the seats- Dharapuram, is an AIADMK stronghold. AIADMK is even behind DMK there.
- BJP swept two seats of Bengal including Nandigram, the previous seat of CM Suvendu Adhikari. Congress is at a distance second on Rejinagar. TMC is nowhere to be seen.
- BJP ally NR Congress won on the Tattanchanvady seat of Puducherry.
World
- PM Modi Has 'Good Ideas' For Ending Ukraine War: Russian President Putin.
- Ukrainian FM calls India's proposal "most comprehensive", among four for truce with Russia.
- Hindu Temple Vandalised With Bricks In US, Devotees Were Present Inside in the Cleveland area of the US.
- India-Myanmar border tensions rise after alleged drone strike on NSCN-K (YA) leader.
- Researcher dies of 'unknown infection' at Russia's plague lab, at least 200 quarantined: Here's what we know so far.
- Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro beats polls in presidential vote, faces incumbent Lula in runoff.
- Russia lab worker dies of 'mystery' illness, nearly 200 quarantined after suspected deadly virus leak.
- India-China ties ‘better’ today than two years ago: Jaishankar says border normalcy key to relations.
- 'Elder brother' to 'Vishnu avatar': Bhutan PM's unusual praise for PM Modi.
- French teenager loses hand during school protest amid nationwide unrest over conditions.
- 'Energy, Black Sea Attacks': Inside India's 3-Part Peace Plan To End Russia-Ukraine War.
- India proposes 3-part truce amid Russia-Ukraine war to keep grain, energy flowing.
- France suspends police stun grenades at student protests after teen loses hand.
- The FBI arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack.
- Pakistan created terror groups it can no longer control, India says at UN.
- NATO to begin nuclear deterrence drills in Italy amid Russia tensions.
- Panama Declares 'Major Disaster' After Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Quake; 80+ Aftershocks Recorded.
- Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home as part of criminal investigation. (Last News)
- Massive earthquake strikes Panama at magnitude 7.6, tsunami threat issued.
- Panama Records Over 200 Aftershocks After 7.7 Earthquake, Declares National Emergency.
- Human rights office called for solidarity to help fight racism and sexism.
- Trump announces 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, urges both sides not to break it.
- PM Modi speaks to Canada PM Mark Carney, hails 'warm and productive' talks on bilateral issues.
- 'Improper behaviour': US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid conduct investigation.
- Japan issues 9.9-magnitude megaquake alert by mistake after Russia tremor.
- German finance minister cancels India trip amid Berlin turmoil.
- Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence For Sri Lankan Worker Over Facebook Comment.
- Jio's ₹30,000-crore IPO is a referendum on who pays for India's digital infrastructure.
- Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity. Voters in Canada’s Alberta Province have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal of independence, delivering a victory for the prime minister, Mark Carney, and the supporters of Canadian unity. With more than 1.5m votes counted, 76% supported remaining in Canada, while close to 24%.
- Bengal minister Swapan Dasgupta, RSS leader Jisnu Basu slam raids on Left bookstalls.
- Rubio hails 'great' meeting with Jaishankar, UAE foreign minister on regional energy security.
- France Imposes Night Curfews After Violent Protests Over Rising Living Costs.
- Nikki Haley Criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy Over Ad Targeting Amy Acton.
- Rubio meets Adani, Chandrasekaran; visits Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery.
- 2,700 people detained in a week, Macron points finger at Trump.
- Emmy Award-winning Voice Actor Eric Bauza Passes Away at the Age of 46.
- Lula reelected Brazil President over Flávio Bolsonaro despite voting extension row.
- US orders non-emergency personnel, families to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes on airports.
- India slams UN rights body for raising concern over mass detentions.
- India backs UN resolution calling for end to US embargo on Cuba.
- Pakistani Hindus Celebrate Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's Ramayana; Chant 'Jai Shree Ram' In Karachi.
- Canada taking advantage of US, but getting close to deal: Trump.
- Canada, UAE sign trade deal as Carney seeks new trading partners.
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in a historic election, ending his decade-long dominance of the country’s politics.
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapur remarked that face-offs continue between Indian and Chinese forces at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), mainly in Arunachal Pradesh, during the Himveer Samman ceremony at the Central Training College in Alwar, Rajasthan, even during Xi Jinping's visit. These remarks have stirred controversy.
- Brazil’s leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected for a historic fourth term, securing 51.79% of the vote against his rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who won 48.21%. In the first round, Flávio won with 47.03% of the vote against Lula’s 45.16%. Flávio refused to concede and called for the election results to be annulled.
- Albania's Supreme Court was burned down, parliament, education ministry was vandalized.
Trump Administration
- US-China differences persist despite Trump-Xi summit, says Trump aide.
- Trump announces 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, urges both sides not to break it.
- Donald Trump Makes BIG Announcement, Strikes Diesel Deal With Putin, Says 'Prices Will Come Down Fast'.
- Donald Trump Warned By US Court: 'Can't Use Taxpayers' Money To Promote Yourself In Ads'.
- Katie Zacharia served for just five days and left making her the shortest-serving press secretary in U.S. history.
- Trump says India-US trade deal is 'pretty close', calls it 'a much different kind of deal'.
- Trump blames Macron for France protests chaos, warns Paris will soon become 'Muslim' city.
- Melania Trump secures Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky, White House announces.
Iran-Israel and the Middle East
- Netanyahu Says Israel Will Get To 'Root' Of Flydubai Cockpit Attack.
- PM Modi Hails Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar As 'Hero'.
- Netanyahu: Co-pilot of Flydubai plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination
- PM Modi Speaks To Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar, Hails His Courage After Mid-Air Stabbing.
- Five Indian nationals rescued, shifted ashore after projectile hits tanker in Hormuz: Embassy in Oman.
- Indian Embassy Issues Health Update On Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar, Says He Is 'Recovering Well'.
- Pakistan Eyes Chinese J-35 Stealth Fighters, IAF Fighter Strength Falls To 29; Air Chief Raises Alarm.
- Israeli PM Netanyahu Speaks To Smit Machchhar, Calls Him 'Hero To The World', Offers Special Invite to Israel.
- 'Not Afraid Of Death': FlyDubai Co-Pilot Admitted He Wanted To Crash Plane After Attacking Captain.
- Yemeni forces launch offensive to seize Houthi-held areas.
- Yemen's Houthis claim striking Riyadh airport and other sites in Saudi Arabia.
- Houthis claim ballistic missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Aden.
- Israel was ready to shoot down FlyDubai flight fearing 9/11-style attack: Report.
- Houthis fire 2 ballistic missiles and several drones at airport, government officials say; missiles hit close to tarmac minutes before a flight was due to land.
- 'We Move Very Quickly': Trump Says US May Join Saudi Campaign Against Houthis.
- Deadly Houthi Attack At Saudi Airport Kills 12 People, Leaves 300 Injured.
- Drone Attack Near Strait Of Hormuz Leaves Two Indian Sailors Missing From Oil Tanker.
- Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh.
- Two ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles amid surge in attacks.
- At least 5 killed in Houthi attack on Yemen presidential palace; Saudi oil facilities also targeted.
- Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defense.
- Bangladesh summons Saudi envoy after two nationals executed in Mecca without prior notice.
- US, Israel May Resume Attacks On Iran, Possibly Before Next Week's Israeli Polls: Report.
- IndiGo extends Saudi flight cancellations after deadly attacks kill Indian nationals.
- 'Time Is Running Out': Netanyahu Warns Of Nuclear Threat From Iran Ahead Of Israeli Elections.
- Yemen's Houthis claim strike on Saudi-run military camp in Aden.
- Canada, UAE sign trade deal as Carney seeks new trading partners.
- UAE honours Indian Captain Smit Machchhar for thwarting mid-air cockpit attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.
- The counting of the elections is over, and the final count is: the Netanyahu Bloc- 54, the Opposition Bloc- 48, and Arab Parties- 18.
- The US State Department ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following escalating missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The US and Israel are reportedly developing plans for major strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections in November.
- US President Donald Trump waived key provisions of a new law that authorised punitive tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, offering relief to India.
- Trump announces Ukraine energy ceasefire with Russia.
- Mobile retailers association calls off ‘No UPI Day’ protest after government assurance.
- NBCUniversal cuts streaming tech jobs.
- KKHSOU Organises Online Counselling Program For NET/SLET Aspirants.
- KSEB upgrading its testing and metering labs as part of Smart Meters Initiative.
- HURL promotes balanced fertilisation through soil testing.
- IISc Bangalore Prof. Mahesh Kakde awarded Ramanujan Prize 2026 for contributions to algebraic number theory.
- Indian Navy Could Begin Operating Indigenous Large AUVs Within a Year, Paving the Way for Armed Undersea Drones.
- El Niño is getting stronger: WMO warns of record-breaking heat and global weather disruption.
- Power bank fire sparks mid-air scare on Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight; plane diverted to Hyderabad.
- Russia's Yandex says data centre in Vladimir area shut down after drone attack.
- DGCA bans specific power bank on flights.
- India crosses 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-powered electricity generation capacity.
- Elon Musk Launches Tesla Roadster Flying Car at SpaceX Facility.
- 'Power event' causes major Google Cloud outage, knocking out banking apps & courts.
- SIM binding from January 1: WhatsApp, Telegram may need registered SIM to work in India.
- Sonia Gandhi joins Instagram, shares first look of her upcoming book.
- Gurugram on outage alert ahead of power workers’ strike.
- TCS, Wipro turn to mid-market clients as AI erodes demand from large customers.
- Union government proposes separate driving licence formats for citizens and foreigners, stricter tests.
- GSLV-F18 to place third domestic atomic clock into orbit.
- Kochi Police Book Radisson Blu Hotel Over Unauthorised DJ Party and Late-Night Liquor Sales.
- ISRO NVS-03 Launch: India Strengthens NavIC Navigation System, Moves Closer To 'One Nation, One Time'.
- MeitY Launches New DEPA Framework to Boost India's AI Ambitions Securely.
- The United States on suspended Microsoft from a program, citing alleged fraud. The Trump administration also announced the suspension of Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, Capgemini, HCL from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme which allows companies to apply for green cards for H-1B visa workers.
Nobel Prizes 2026
- Nobel Prize in Physics 2026: Francis Halzen wins for IceCube contributions
- Indian-origin mathematician "Navi" Pillay wins prestigious Nobel Peace Prize 2026
- Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel Prize in Economics 2026
- Anne Carson for contributions in Greek Literature.
- Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
- Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel, Karl Deissernoth helped reveal the remarkable properties of channelrhodopsin.
- RBI sells bonds worth Rs 1 trillion.
- G7 leaders agree to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil.
- Trump's $500 Obamacare 'rebate' checks land in prime political battlegrounds.
- US sanctions Hamas-linked network accused of moving over USD 2 million through sham charities, crypto.
- 'Unsafe' and 'substandard': FSSAI flags Nestle dairy whitener sample in Delhi.
- 'Handful' of G20 countries reject US stance on excess industrial capacity.
- Reliance plans Bengal nuclear power project, may bring in Rs 2 lakh crore investment.
- F&O Pricing Dilemma: Market Voices Warn Against Pulling Traders Away From CAS Screens.
- Infosys, Wipro, HCL Among Firms Hit By US Green Card Suspension.
- College Dropout From Bengaluru Builds A Million Dollar Chai Business in Australia.
- China agrees to ‘halve’ hybrid car exports to EU in landmark deal.
- Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'; Zelensky responds.
- Musk Becomes Top US Midterm Donor, Pours $276 Million Into Campaigns After Trump Reconciliation.
- No UPI MDR till after Diwali: NPCI delays 0.4% merchant fee.
- Indian Railways to Extend Insurance to Counter Tickets From October 27; ₹10 Lakh Cover for Death.
- Saudi Arabia cancels 'Davos in the Desert' due to Yemen's Houthi strikes.
- Ranbir Kapoor film crosses Rs 5 crore, Kochi IMAX tickets at Rs 900.
- Finance influencer V Harish dies by suicide; father alleges cyberbullying.
- India, EU race to finalise FTA ahead of December deadline to coincide with PM Modi's Brussels visit.
- E-commerce site charges Rs 34 above MRP, consumer commission slaps Rs 57,000 penalty.
- IndiGo shifts 12 daily international departures to Navi Mumbai after airlines reject Adani's plan.
- Artificial intelligence giant Abthropic files papers to sell shares to public for first time.
- Our AI could wipe out humanity, Anthropic says as it asks for billions of dollars to keep building it.
- IDBI Bank was sold to Canadian-based Fairfax Financial Holdings.
- Karnataka government has decided to hike milk prices by Rs 8, a litre and also curd prices by Rs 14 a kg.
- Centre announces Diwali gift with 3% DA and DR hike, clears key schemes.
- Kochi Water Metro: 60% non-ticket revenue still a distant dream for Kochi water metro.
- US approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
- Ambani Siblings Highlight Jio's Digital Revolution at Landmark IPO Listing
- Canada, UAE sign trade deal as Carney seeks new trading partners.
- Bangladesh’s per capita gross domestic product (GDP per capita) is projected to be higher than that of Asia’s third-largest economy, India, this year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- India's retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to a 23-month high of 5.54% (provisional) in September 2026, up from 4.83% in August 2026. Food Inflation (CFPI), climbed sharply to 7.74% in September, up from 5.97% in August.
Sports
- ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Full Schedule Announced: India To Face Australia On October 7, Pakistan On October 10.
- India won Asian Games women's hockey gold, qualifying for the 2028 Olympics as India beat China 1-0.
- Yuzvendra Chahal Announces Retirement, leaving Behind An Unfulfilled Dream.
- Parveen Hooda wins gold for India at Asian Games 2026.
- India lost 0-4 to Brazil in a historic senior men's international friendly match on at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.
- IOC confirms India, Qatar among seven nations in continuous dialogue to host 2036 Olympics.
- Ravindra Jadeja's cryptic social media post after Ajit Agarkar's exit raises eyebrows.
- Kochi hosted the Indira Gandhi Champions Boat League 2026.
- Shubman Gill made history by becoming the first player in the world to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month award five times.
- Asian Games gold medal-winning hockey players felicitated with cash rewards.
- Prince William faces Sourav Ganguly in London cricket match; Brian Lara joins in.
- Indian contingent makes strong start at Asian Para Games 2026 with 11 medals on opening day.
- Sachin Khilari Leads India's Historic Clean Sweep In Men's Shot Put F46 At Asian Para Games.
- India sweeps men's javelin medals as Sumit wins gold at Asian Para Games.
- Keralam govt clears path for Blasters’ first home game this season.
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