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- Palestinian Voter Turnout Shakes Israeli Politics, Sparks Intense Backlash
· Politics
In the Oct. 27 Israeli elections, Palestinian citizens turned out at ~80%, winning 19 Knesset seats and forcing Netanyahu to lose a majority.
- Kerala Excise Minister to Probe Rapid Bar Licence Grants
· India
Kerala's Excise Minister M Liju will investigate rapid bar licence grants, citing loopholes from previous LDF rules and pending court rulings.
- Seven Unattended Coaches Roll 6 km Before Derailing Near Jolarpettai
· India
Seven empty coaches left unattended at Jolarpettai Junction rolled almost 6 km before derailing near Thamaleri Muthur, disrupting Bengaluru-Chennai services.
- Supreme Court Rejects Quashing of Rape Case Over Settlement
· India
Supreme Court rules rape complaint cannot be dismissed due to settlement, mandates trial to proceed, anticipatory bail granted, complainant interviewed.
- Indian Political Consultants Extend Influence to U.S. Midterm Campaigns
· Politics
Indian political consultants use shadow social-media accounts to influence U.S. midterm campaigns, backing candidates like Haley Stevens.
- Tennessee Court Restores Fraud Claim Against Title Company Over Inherited Home Sale
· Law & Justice
A Tennessee appeals court reinstated Barbara Chesnut’s fraud claim after her inherited home was sold in 2020 using a fake identity and forged documents.
- Delhi Court Issues New Summons to Nora Fatehi in Rs 200-Crore Extortion Case
· India
Delhi Rouse Avenue court summons actress Nora Fatehi to appear on Nov 6 in Rs 200‑crore extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
- Opposition Leaders Rally in Delhi to Demand Removal of Election Commissioner
· Politics
On October 12, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led thousands of marchers from a modified truck through central Delhi for hours to protest alleged…
- RSS Urges Protests to Serve National Interest Amid Opposition Unrest
· India
RSS urges protests to serve national interest, warns against misuse, amid student protests, opposition rallies, and upcoming state elections.
- Delhi Jal Board Approves ₹149‑Crore Sewer Line Through Yamuna Floodplain
· India
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has received administrative approval for an estimated ₹148.90 crore cost of an 1,800‑mm‑diameter sewer line that will run 8.34…
- Western Media Frames Indian and French Student Protests Differently
· World
In October, India and France saw student protests. Western outlets framed them differently, with varied language and focus.
- Lt Gen IS Rathore Takes Over as 43rd Commandant of MCEME
· India
Lt Gen IS Rathore takes over as 43rd Commandant of MCEME in Secunderabad on 1 Nov 2026, succeeding Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney.
- Karnataka Minister Accuses Modi Administration of Pressuring ED and IT to Target Him
· India
Priyank Kharge accuses Modi govt of pressuring Income Tax and Enforcement Directorate to target him amid Karnataka Public Service Commission probe.
- Transgender Advocate Riyana Suree Turns Personal Struggles into Support Network for Tamil Nadu’s LGBTQ Community
· India
Riyana Suree, a 36‑year‑old transgender woman from Dindigul, has turned her own difficulties into a platform that helps other transgender people in Tamil…
- Delhi’s Vehicle Ban Hinges on Enforcement at Border Checkpoints
· India
Delhi bans older vehicles not meeting BS6 standards, affecting over 1 million cars from NCR. Enforcement relies on tech and checkpoints.
- From Lucknow Sweet Shop to Dubai AI Engineer: Tejesh Vaish’s 2.5‑Crore Journey
· India
Tejesh Vaish, IIT Kanpur CS grad, moved from Lucknow to Dubai as an AI engineer, earning ₹2.5 crore annually while saving ₹3 lakh/month for a new family home.
- South Carolina Republicans Rally Behind Write‑In Candidate Ralph Norman Amid Discontent With Trump‑Endorsed Nominee
· Politics
Avery Milton, a 28‑year‑old South Carolinian who has voted for President Donald Trump in the last three elections, says he feels betrayed by the…
- Chandigarh Commission Orders Two Lenders to Clear Credit Record and Pay Rs 35,000 After Unauthorised Rs 30,000 Loan Claim
· India
In a decision dated 27 October 2026, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission‑I in Chandigarh held CapFloat Financial Services (operating as…
- SIT Seeks Impoundment of Passport for Key Accused in Veeramani Sexual Abuse Case
· India
SIT moves to impound Prakash’s passport and extradite him to India, as part of the probe into industrialist R Veeramani’s alleged sexual assaults.
- Trump Targets Muslim Politicians and Conspiracy Theories at Final Midterm Rallies
· Politics
Trump delivered his last two rallies in Iowa and Kansas before the Nov. 3 midterms, repeating Islamophobic remarks and targeting Muslim politicians.
- England Introduces New Early Warning System for Children in A&E
· Health
England rolls out the National Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) in A&E to spot rapidly deteriorating children, using vital sign scoring and rapid…
- New BNPL Rules Could Block Purchases If Affordability Checks Fail
· Business & Finance
If you have used a Buy Now Pay Later service since the summer, you have been subject to new affordability checks. BNPL has always been a type of loan…
- Independents and Third‑Party Candidates Face Structural Hurdles Ahead of 2026 Midterms
· Politics
Nearly 117 million voters are independent, but the winner‑take‑all system and funding gaps hinder their 2026 midterm prospects.
- Bishnoi Community’s Faith‑Based Conservation Linked to Greater Khejeri Tree and Wildlife Abundance
· India
The Bishnoi community’s faith-based practices protect the keystone Khejeri tree, boosting wildlife and vegetation in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert.
- ED Opens Money Laundering Probe into Subhash Chandra Over LIC Housing Finance Loans
· India
The Enforcement Directorate has launched a PMLA probe into Zee founder Subhash Chandra over ₹1,322 crore loss from LIC Housing Finance loans, following a CBI…
- US Proposes Routing Russian Gas Through Ukraine to Secure Energy Truce
· World
The U.S. is exploring a plan to route Russian natural gas through Ukraine to the EU, aiming to secure an energy truce before winter.
- Man Arrested After Stabbing Wife to Death in Ludhiana Two Days After Returning from Australia
· India
A 50‑year‑old pick‑up van driver, Ravinder Singh, was taken into custody by Dugri police after allegedly stabbing his 49‑year‑old wife, Kamaldeep Kaur…
- Google and NASA Develop Autonomous Robotic Medical Assistant for Deep‑Space Missions
· Space
Google and NASA are working together to create an autonomous robotic medical assistant that will help astronauts handle health emergencies and perform…
- MHADA to Target Illegal Constructions in Redevelopment Zones Across Mumbai
· India
MHADA plans demolition drives against unauthorized buildings in Mumbai’s redevelopment zones, targeting sites like SVP Nagar and Motilal Nagar after Diwali.
- Woman Found Dead in Faridabad Hotel Room, Suspect on the Run
· India
A 35‑year‑old woman was discovered murdered in a hotel room in Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, between Saturday and Sunday. Police say the victim, Chandni Devi…