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- Vacherot Makes Basel History with Fritz Upset
· Sports
Valentin Vacherot defeats sixth seed Taylor Fritz 7‑6(5), 6‑3 to reach first Basel final, becoming first Monegasque champion match winner.
- Sudan’s Power Grid Targeted in 18th Drone Strike of the Week
· World
Three Sudanese substations hit by drones, bringing total attacks on power grid to 18 this week. Ethiopia accused of supporting RSF.
- BITS Pilani to Offer Full Tuition Waivers to Top 1,000 BITSAT Rankers from 2027
· Education
Starting 2027, BITS Pilani will give 100% tuition waivers to top 1,000 BITSAT rankers from families earning up to ₹20 lakh, provided they maintain a 7.5 GPA.
- Mumbai Airport to Close Both Runways for Six Hours on Nov. 19 for Annual Maintenance
· India
CSMIA will suspend flight operations from 11 AM to 5 PM on Nov 19, 2026, as both runways undergo annual maintenance, including inspections and repairs.
- China Intensifies Middle East Outreach with Iran and Oman Talks
· World
China's foreign minister meets Iran's deputy secretary, while President Xi hosts Oman’s Sultan, signing 14 cooperation deals amid US-Israel tensions.
- WHO Warns Health System in Northern Ethiopia Near Collapse Amid Renewed Conflict
· World
WHO warns Ethiopia's fragile health system is on the brink of collapse as renewed Tigray conflict kills civilians and strains medical facilities.
- Manipur’s Kangpokpi District Extends Shutdown After Two Kuki Bodies Found
· India
CoTU extends Kangpokpi shutdown 48 hrs after bodies of two Kuki residents recovered, demanding justice and police action.
- Maine Lobster Fishermen Caught Between Trump Tariffs and Senate Race
· Politics
Senator Collins and challenger Troy Jackson clash over tariffs that threaten Maine's lobster industry, with rising diesel costs and trade tensions.
- Six Arrested in Assam for Alleged Fraud Ring Tied to Pakistan Operatives
· India
Six men arrested by Assam STF for a Pakistan-linked fraud ring using mule accounts and defrauding victims of crores.
- Hebron Families Return to Al‑Jalada After Ten‑Day Evacuation
· World
After a ten‑day military evacuation, Hebron families return to Al‑Jalada, finding homes damaged and belongings missing as they begin rebuilding.
- Carrick says speculation over his future will not affect United’s Champions League match
· Sports
Michael Carrick says speculation about his future won’t affect Manchester United’s Champions League game against Roma. United are winless in nine matches.
- Finance Minister Urges Tata Group to Resolve Dispute Privately
· Business & Finance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the dispute within the Tata group should be settled by the stakeholders themselves and kept out…
- Manjeet Singh Unopposed for IOA Athletes’ Commission; Kidambi Srikanth Pulls Out
· Sports
Former rower and canoeist Manjeet Singh has been elected unopposed to the Indian Olympic Association Athletes’ Commission after being the only candidate…
- Al Jazeera Calls Israeli Ban Extension an Assault on Press Freedom
· World
Al Jazeera calls Israeli 90‑day ban extension an assault on press freedom, citing lack of due process and threat to reporting.
- Sitharaman Acknowledges FPI Concerns Over Equity Capital Gains Tax
· Business & Finance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the government will consider concerns raised by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) about India’s…
- New Hampshire Closes 20 Acres of Great Bay to Shellfish Harvesting for Five Years to Protect Oyster Restoration Sites
· Science
On October 29, 2026, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department announced that 20 acres of Great Bay would be closed to shellfish harvesting from…
- India Confirms 75% Duty on Bulk Scotch Whisky Imports Amid Dispute
· India
India will honor 75% duty on bulk Scotch whisky under CETA, resolving dispute that affected major brands and boosting exports.
- Texas Muslims Push for Voter Turnout Amid Rising Islamophobia Ahead of Midterms
· Politics
In the final weeks of the U.S. midterm elections, Texas Muslims are confronting a wave of Islamophobia that they say stems from state politicians’…
- Eclatant Films Demands ₹29.67 Crore from Ram Gopal Varma, Warns Industry of Contractual Dispute
· Entertainment
Eclatant Films sends legal notice to Ram Gopal Varma demanding ₹29.67 crore, including ₹11.38 crore interest, with payment due by 30 Oct.
- U.S. Oil Companies Earn $130 Billion in Profits Amid Iran Conflict, While Consumers Face Rising Energy Costs
· Business & Finance
U.S. oil and gas companies earned $130 B in Apr‑Sep 2024, while consumers face higher fuel costs amid the Iran conflict.
- New Weather System Expected in Bay by Early November
· Climate & Environment
Forecasts predict a new weather system will form in the Bay in early November, though its path is unclear. Chennai may see several systems and return to normal.
- Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorated After Evening Crop Fires in Punjab and Haryana
· India
Delhi's AQI spiked to 324 on Monday after evening crop fires in Punjab and Haryana, with satellite data showing most fires lit after NASA's 1:30 pm pass.
- Iran Prepares for Possible Retaliation Amid Rising Tensions with US and Israel
· World
Iran’s armed forces have warned that a new all‑out war with the United States and Israel would be longer and more costly than their adversaries…
- India’s Foreign Secretary Meets UAE Leaders to Strengthen Economic and Strategic Ties
· India
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the UAE on Nov 1‑2 to deepen economic ties, discuss cultural cooperation, and explore new collaboration areas.
- Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds 1996 Inheritance Ruling, Blocking Late Challenge to Property Heirship
· Law & Justice
Louisiana Supreme Court rejects late challenge to 1996 inheritance ruling, upholding Earnestine Walker as sole heir of Augustine Howard’s 50% share of Tract 2.
- India’s NSA Doval Meets Vietnam Leaders to Deepen Defence and Strategic Ties
· World
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Hanoi on Monday to meet Vietnam’s deputy prime minister and defence minister, Gen Phan Van Giang. The two…
- India to Receive Fifth S‑400 Air‑Defence System Early 2027
· India
India is expected to receive the final S‑400 air‑defence system it contracted in 2018, with delivery slated for January–February 2027. The system…
- Amit Shah Denies Congress Claims of 3‑Crore Bangladeshi Voters in Electoral Roll Revision
· Politics
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the…
- Serbian Mineral Jadarite Sparks Interest as Potential Lithium Source
· Science
Jadarite, a white mineral found in Serbia’s Jadar Valley, contains lithium comparable to spodumene and could supply up to 90% of Europe’s EV battery needs.
- Carp Production in Meghalaya Surges to 4 Tonnes per Hectare Under ICAR’s Aqua Village Initiative
· India
ICAR's Aqua Village model boosts carp production in Meghalaya from 1.5 to 4 tonnes per hectare, enhancing livelihoods and sustainable rural development.