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- Settlers Harvest Palestinian Olives, Sparking Violence and Cultural Loss
· World
Israeli settlers in Qaryut harvest olives using sticks, sparking violence and cultural loss. 109 incidents reported by Yesh Din; settlers target private land.
- US Targets Two Mumbai Firms and Five Indians for Alleged Iran Oil Trade
· World
The U.S. sanctions two Mumbai companies and five Indian nationals for facilitating Iranian petroleum trade, part of Operation Economic Outcast.
- CJP Claims 10,000 Arrests as Protests Over Election Commissioner Continue
· India
India’s opposition and student‑led CJP movement say authorities have detained many of its members as thousands of supporters and student groups protest…
- Weekend Weather: Warm Friday Followed by Rainy Saturday and Sunday
· Climate & Environment
Clear skies overnight will bring temperatures back into the 40s for the suburbs and the lower 50s in the city. Friday will be the warmest day of the…
- Gaza Playwright Ali Abu Yasin Receives English PEN Writer of Courage Award
· World
Ali Abu Yasin, a Gaza playwright, receives the 2026 English PEN Writer of Courage Award for his resilient art amid conflict, honored at the British Library.
- Madhya Pradesh Court Orders Release of Two Brothers Detained Under NSA
· India
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the NSA detention of Rajendra and Rajesh Thakur, citing lack of grounds and procedural lapses.
- ICC Declares Former Philippine President Duterte Mentally Fit for Trial
· World
ICC judges rule former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is mentally fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his war on drugs.
- Nana Patekar, 75, Dies After Heart Attack in Goa
· Entertainment
MUMBAI – Actor Vishwanath ‘Nana’ Patekar died at 5.20 a.m. on Oct. 8 after suffering a heart attack in Goa’s Dona Paula. He was found lying on the floor…
- Arielle Zuckerberg Confirms 5‑Year DJ Career Amid Venture Capital Success
· Entertainment
Arielle Zuckerberg, 37, confirms DJing since 2018, performing at San Francisco Tech Week, while working as a venture capitalist.
- Israel Debuts National Pavilion at Marrakech Air Show
· World
Israel opened its first national pavilion at the Marrakech Air Show, bringing together its leading defense contractors. The Ministry of Defence announced…
- Colombia to Open Embassy in Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Announces
· World
Colombia will open its embassy in Jerusalem next week, marking it as the latest country to establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city.
- India Urges Social Media Platforms to Scrutinize Misleading Content Amid Public Unrest
· India
Meity urges social media platforms to apply enhanced diligence to false or misleading content amid protests and a recent Meta dispute.
- FSSAI Issues Notices to Multiple Companies Over Misleading Claims for Celevida GLP Protein Supplement
· India
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued notices on Thursday to Dr Reddy’s, Nestle Health Science, Tirupati Wellness, Flipkart…
- Syria Demands Investigation After Cargo Ship Sinks in Black Sea
· World
Syria calls for investigation after Togolese‑flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan sinks in Black Sea, leaving 10 crew missing.
- US Suspends Microsoft and Adobe from Visa Program Over Fraud Allegations
· World
US government suspends Microsoft and Adobe from the H‑1B visa program amid fraud allegations, citing layoffs and visa misuse.
- KMF to Open 120 New Nandini Parlours in Bengaluru, Including 30 Near Metro Stations
· India
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) plans to open 120 new Nandini dairy parlours in Bengaluru. Thirty of the outlets will be located outside metro…
- CAS to Decide Senegal-Morocco AFCON Title Dispute Within Days
· Sports
CAS will issue a ruling within days on Senegal’s appeal after CAF stripped them of the AFCON title, following a disputed 1‑0 win over Morocco.
- Aldabra Atoll Hosts Record 180,000 Giant Tortoises, Study Finds
· Climate & Environment
A study by the Seychelles Islands Foundation and University of Exeter estimates 180,000 Aldabra giant tortoises on the atoll, the highest ever recorded.
- Madras High Court Rejects Granddaughter’s Claim to 2.5‑Acre Land Gave to Step‑Mother
· Law & Justice
Madras High Court dismissed a granddaughter’s claim to a 2.5‑acre Chennai land, ruling it was self‑acquired and sale in 1996 was lawful.
- GST Council Approves Major Procedural Reforms, Keeps Rates Unchanged
· India
The GST Council approved major procedural reforms, expanding refunds, easing compliance, and raising the prosecution threshold, while keeping tax rates…
- Snabbit Worker’s ₹30‑40K Monthly Earnings Enable Child’s ₹1.5L School Fees, Says Senior Director
· Business & Finance
A Snabbit gig worker earning ₹30,000‑40,000 a month helped enroll her child in a ₹1.5 lakh fee school, boosting family finances.
- AP Tourism Minister Highlights AI, Quantum Tech Plans at Spain Summit
· India
Andhra Pradesh’s Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh unveiled plans to use AI and quantum technology to boost tourism at the Spain Tourism Innovation Summit–2026.
- SPMVV Launches Space Observatory Named After Goddess Padmavati
· Space
Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam (SPMVV) inaugurated a space observatory on its campus on Thursday, naming it after Goddess Padmavati. The opening…
- Centre Notifies CAPF Act Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
· Politics
The Union government brings the Central Armed Police Forces Act, 2026 into force on 8 Oct 2026, just before a Supreme Court hearing on 15 Oct 2026.
- PSL 12 Set for March 18–May 2, 2027, Overlapping with IPL 2027
· Sports
The 12th Pakistan Super League will run from March 18 to May 2, 2027, featuring eight teams and a final on May 2, potentially overlapping with IPL 2027.
- Copper Prices Likely to Stay Above $14,000 as Hindustan Copper Focuses on Cost Control for Expansion
· Business & Finance
Hindustan Copper says global copper prices will stay above $14,000/tonne amid demand‑supply gap, while the company plans ₹7,000 crore expansion to 12.2Mtpa.
- Four CRPF Staff Injured in Accidental Blast During Explosive Disposal in Sukma
· India
Four Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including two assistant sub‑inspectors, were injured when an accidental blast occurred while a team was…
- Mamata Banerjee May Attend CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar on Oct. 10
· Politics
Mamata Banerjee may join the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on Oct 10 to demand removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and will meet President…
- Holborn and St Pancras By‑Election Puts Labour’s Future in the Balance
· Politics
London voters went to the polls on Thursday for a by‑election in the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat. The contest follows the resignation of…
- Chhattisgarh Court Sentences Four Men for Murder of Police Head Constable’s Wife and Daughter
· India
Court in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, sentenced four men to death and life imprisonment for murdering a police constable’s wife and 11‑year‑old daughter on 13 Oct…