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- UN Ends 30‑Year Mission in Somalia After Transition to Local Control
· World
The UN's 30-year political mission in Somalia ends after a two-year transition requested by the Somali government, with duties handed to local institutions.
- Manipur Chief Minister Urges National Unity, Criticizes Community‑Focused Governance
· India
At a National Unity Day event in Imphal on Saturday, Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said that community‑centric ideas cannot create a peaceful…
- Congress Questions Transparency in IDBI Bank Sale to Fairfax
· Politics
Congress raises transparency concerns over IDBI Bank's 60.72% stake sale to Fairfax for ₹53,000 crore, citing conflict of interest and price changes.
- From Apartment Balcony to Greenhouse: Los Angeles Plant Seller’s Rapid Rise
· Business & Finance
LA entrepreneur Brandon Hurst turned a pink plant sale into a multimillion‑dollar business, now selling 5,000 plants weekly from a 3,000‑sq‑ft greenhouse.
- Maidstone Home Sold for A$960,000 After 40 Years, Buyers Promise to Preserve Structure
· Business & Finance
A Melbourne couple sold their 4‑bedroom house on 26 Marsh Street, Maidstone, for A$960,000—A$50,000 above reserve—buyers pledged to preserve the home.
- Ocean Dream Blue‑Green Diamond Doubles in Value Over 12 Years
· Business & Finance
The 5.50‑carat Ocean Dream, a natural blue‑green diamond, sold for $17.3 million at Christie’s Geneva auction in May 2026, nearly doubling the price it…
- Woman Missing After Taking Goats Near Line of Control
· India
A woman from Karni village in Poonch district went missing after taking eight goats for grazing near the Line of Control on Oct 30, 2026.
- Palaniswami Criticizes TVK Government After Prisoner Escape in Coimbatore
· India
AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami condemned the TVK-led government after a convict escaped Coimbatore police custody, citing law‑order and power supply woes.
- Pune Woman and 6‑Year‑Old Son Die After Alleged Jump From 18th Floor, Police Find Suicide Note
· India
Pune woman and her 6‑year‑old son died after allegedly jumping from the 18th floor of a residential building. Police recovered a note and investigate.
- India Removes Petrol Export Duty, Raises Diesel and ATF Levies
· India
On Oct 31, 2026 India lifted petrol export duty, added ₹3 per litre to diesel levy (₹11.5) and 50 paise to ATF levy (₹11), keeping domestic duties unchanged.
- Europe’s Rising Living Costs Spark Widespread Protests
· World
France prepares for large protests over rising living costs, with 70k police deployed. Across Europe, housing, food, and energy inflation fuel unrest.
- Makhachev Signals Retirement, Targets Winner of Prates‑Morales Bout
· Sports
UFC champ Makhachev says his next fight will be one of the last, targeting the winner of Prates vs Morales to prove he’s the best.
- Dubai’s Global Village to Host 1,000‑Drone Flag Day Show on November 3
· World
Dubai’s Global Village will light up the UAE flag on Nov 3 with a 1,000‑drone display at 8 p.m., plus flags, pavilions, and special ticket options.
- Praggnanandhaa Earns Over Rs 1 Crore Yet Calls Clutch Chess Finish ‘Little Disappointing’
· Sports
Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa finished runner‑up at the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown in Saint Louis, USA, earning more than Rs 1 crore…
- Bosnian Electrician’s Bear Rescue Turns Home Into Wildlife Sanctuary
· World
Petar Tubic rescued a bear cub on Mount Ozren, raising it and other wildlife at Naša Maša, turning his home into a sanctuary.
- Sri Lanka to Announce Monthly Fuel Price Revision at Midnight
· Business & Finance
The government’s monthly fuel pricing formula will be applied to the regular fuel price revision, which is set to be announced at midnight on 31. Global…
- Rio Grande Valley Voters Shift Party Allegiances Amid Economic Struggles
· Politics
In Texas' Rio Grande Valley, voters are reexamining party loyalties amid rising costs, high poverty, and shifting support for Trump and Democrats.
- Senator Sanders Criticizes Big Tech’s AI Spending, Warns Companies Not to Rely on Taxpayers
· Technology
Senator Bernie Sanders has warned technology companies about their increasing artificial‑intelligence spending. In recent quarters, major Silicon Valley…
- Kerala Police Introduce Citizen Help Desks to Replace PRO System
· India
Kerala Police replaces PRO system with Citizen Help Desks at all stations, offering complaint lodging, digital services, and support for women, seniors, and…
- Railway Board Green‑Lights New Vande Bharat Service Between Yesvantpur and Madgaon
· India
The Railway Board has approved a new Vande Bharat Express (26655/26656) between Yesvantpur and Madgaon, covering 12 stations in 13h20m.
- 29‑Year‑Old Bakery Worker Killed After Stabbing by Village Resident in Andhra Pradesh
· India
29‑year‑old bakery worker from Tangedikonda village was stabbed by resident Ramakrishna and died after treatment in Rajamahendravaram.
- Lebanon Courts Charge 13 Alleged Hezbollah Members Over 780‑kg Explosive Seizure
· World
Lebanese military court charges 13 Hezbollah-linked individuals with trafficking 780 kg of explosives seized from a truck at Dahr al‑Baydar checkpoint.
- Former Indian Army Lance Naik Arrested in Bengal on ISI Espionage Charges
· India
A former Indian Army Lance Naik from Rasulpur village in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district was arrested on Friday in Alipurduar district, north Bengal, on…
- Chainsaw Attack on 15‑Year‑Old Schoolgirl in Andhra Pradesh Leaves Two Students Injured
· India
Chainsaw attack injures 15‑year‑old student at Andhra school; another student wounded.
- UN Protection Force Urged as Palestinian Life Threatened by Ongoing Violence
· World
Gaza and West Bank face mass displacement, destroyed infrastructure, and rising unemployment. Calls for a UN protection force to safeguard civilians.
- CJI Surya Kant Honors Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon, Awards Attorney General
· India
Chief Justice Surya Kant presents the second Memorial ‘Tribute of Honour’ Award to Attorney General R. Venkataramani, honoring Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon’s…
- Goa Police and Tourism Department Enhance Safety Measures Ahead of Diwali and Winter Tourism
· India
Goa police and tourism department enhance safety measures for Diwali and winter tourists, focusing on CCTV, fire safety, and fraud prevention.
- Virginia Judge Orders Removal of Cabin and Belongings from 30‑acre Gandhi Family Land
· Law & Justice
Judge Daryl L. Funk ordered Gregory Black to remove a cabin and structures from a 30‑acre Gandhi Trust parcel, paying $11,375 for Guardian ad Litem.
- California Court Revives Elder Abuse Claims Against Morgan Stanley in Former Barber’s Estate Dispute
· Law & Justice
Maurice Voce, a barber who taught himself stock‑market trading, built a $19 million fortune through options trading while working at a barbershop. In his…
- Unconnected Booth in Japan Offers Grief‑Seekers a Symbolic Voice
· World
The Wind Phone in Otsuchi, Japan lets mourners dial names of lost loved ones, offering a symbolic space to speak to the wind.