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- Vummidi Ethiraj, 99, Founder of 125‑Year‑Old Jewellers, Dies
· India
Vummidi Ethiraj, 99, patriarch of Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, dies in Chennai. He crafted the historic Sengol, presented to Nehru in 1947.
- Senior Insurance Officer Arrested in Guwahati Woman’s Suicide Case
· India
Senior insurance officer Biswanath Das arrested for abetment of suicide after 29‑year‑old employee was found dead in Guwahati apartment.
- PSG suffer triple injury blow after win over Barcelona
· Sports
Paris Saint‑Germain have lost three key players to injury following their 4‑2 Champions League victory over Barcelona. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will be…
- Nexon and K League Launch 2026 eK리그 FC Mobile Family Cup for Parent‑Child Teams
· Gaming & Esports
Nexon and K League launch the 2026 eK리그 FC Mobile Family Cup, a parent‑child tournament with 12 club teams, qualifiers Oct 24, finals Dec 6.
- Al Jazeera Investigation Links Turning Point UK to Convicted UVF Member
· Politics
Al Jazeera investigation reveals that convicted UVF member Allan Nesbitt is linked to Turning Point UK, a right‑wing student group, and may arrange violent…
- Delhi NCR Enters First Phase of Pollution Curbs as Air Quality Declines to ‘Poor’
· Climate & Environment
Delhi NCR has entered Stage‑I of the Graded Response Action Plan after AQI hit 245, marking the first ‘poor’ air‑quality day of the season.
- Flick’s PSG Tactics Influenced by Upcoming Clásico
· Sports
Hansi Flick said the upcoming Clásico shaped his tactics in Barcelona’s 4‑2 loss to PSG, leaving Rodri out and managing key players' minutes amid absences.
- Suspect Who Ran Over 15-Year-Old in Multan Killed in CCD Encounter in Bahawalpur
· Law & Justice
The suspect accused of chasing and running over a 15‑year‑old boy in Multan was killed in an encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) in…
- US Marine Arrested for Hotel Murder Sparks New Okinawa Protests
· World
A 20‑year‑old US Marine, Devin Ballard, arrested in Naha for the robbery and murder of Anna Yagi. The incident has sparked protests across Okinawa.
- Dean Wade Out for Season Opener vs. Knicks Due to Ankle Injury
· Sports
Dean Wade will miss the season opener against the New York Knicks because of an ankle injury. Wade has been working on the injury and was deemed unfit to…
- EU Prioritises Security in New Arctic Strategy Amid Rising Russian and US Activity
· World
The EU's new Arctic strategy prioritises security, climate action, and community prosperity, introduces a maritime security hub, and boosts icebreaker capacity.
- Raw’s October 12 Episode Sees Steady Viewership, Adds Carmelo Hayes to 946
· Entertainment
WWE Raw's Oct 12 episode added Carmelo Hayes to 946, beat the Bloodline, and drew 2.5 million global views, ranking 10th on Netflix's English‑language chart.
- PSG vs Barcelona Match Proceeds Amid Nationwide Student Protests
· Sports
The Champions League clash between PSG and Barcelona went on as scheduled on Tuesday at 9 pm, even as half a million students protested across France.
- Bulls’ Caleb Wilson Poised for Debut as Team’s New Hopeful Star
· Sports
Rookie Caleb Wilson will debut for the Chicago Bulls against the Toronto Raptors in the 2026‑27 opener, bringing a new hopeful star to the team.
- WWE Raw on Netflix Reaches 2.5 Million Global Views for Oct. 12 Episode
· Entertainment
The Oct. 12 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix drew 2.5 million global views, ranking tenth on Netflix’s weekly chart, down from seventh the prior week.
- Peru’s Top 1% Grabbed 42% of New Wealth, Oxfam Report Shows
· World
Oxfam reports Peru's top 1% captured 42% of new wealth 2019‑2025, while only 1.4% went to the poorest half, highlighting growing inequality.
- CDC Adds Third Measles Death to National Tally
· Health
CDC reports third measles death, raising U.S. death toll to three amid 4,410 cases nationwide; Pennsylvania leads with 1,286 cases and five deaths.
- Bloomberg Donates $80 Million to Democrats, Cautions Against Party’s Leftward Drift
· Politics
Former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg has pledged about $80 million to Democratic candidates, focusing on House races and gun‑control groups.
- US Secretary Rubio Says Trade Deal with India Near Completion
· World
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in Mumbai that a trade agreement between the United States and India is “very, very close,” with only a…
- Vice President Vance Says He May Not Run for President in 2028
· World
Vice President JD Vance said he might not run for president in 2028, citing his four young children and his wife Usha Vance’s dislike of politics. Vance…
- Centre to Review 2019 Mineral Policy on Critical Minerals, Recycling and Deep-Sea Resources
· India
The Ministry of Mines will conduct a comprehensive review of the National Mineral Policy, 2019, to address new demands in the mining sector, with a focus…
- UP CEO Orders Rapid Removal of Duplicate Voter Entries Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls
· Politics
UP Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa directs rapid deletion of duplicate voter entries before 2027 Assembly polls, aiming for accurate rolls by Nov 12.
- UDAN Celebrates 10 Years, Serving 1.72 Crore Passengers on 687 Routes
· India
India’s UDAN scheme has carried 1.72 crore passengers on 687 routes, operated 368,000 flights, and opened 95 aerodromes since its 2016 launch.
- Mark Allen Contemplates Retirement After Loss to Jordan Brown at Northern Ireland Open
· Sports
Mark Allen said he is considering retiring from snooker after a 4‑2 defeat to Jordan Brown in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open. The former…
- Bolsonaro’s Handwritten ‘Corrupt’ Message Backfires as Viral Meme
· Politics
Flávio Bolsonaro, a far‑right senator and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, appeared on a primetime debate against left‑wing candidate Luiz Inácio…
- Credit Card Use in Bangladesh Climbs 30% YoY to Tk4,089 Crore in August, but Falls 5.4% from July
· Business & Finance
Credit card transactions in Bangladesh rose 30.03% year‑on‑year to Tk4,089 crore in August, up from Tk3,144 crore in August 2025, according to a…
- Three Families Report Serious Illnesses After Visiting Christchurch Harbour Beaches
· Health
Three families report Hepatitis A, campylobacter and E. coli illnesses after visiting Christchurch Harbour beaches. Environment Agency is inspecting water.
- Qatar Urges Stronger Global Cooperation to Tackle Complex Organized Crime
· World
Vienna, October 20 – Qatar’s delegation, led by Dr. Abdullah Al Mal, called for enhanced international cooperation and multilateralism to address the…
- Unconditional Cash Grants to Peruvian Amazon Communities Boost Forest Conservation, Study Finds
· Climate & Environment
A UK charity gave 211 Asháninka residents six unconditional payments of 1,032 soles, boosting reforestation, reducing food insecurity and forest burning.
- Mika Singh Urges Fact‑Checking After Daler Mehndi’s Uttarakhand Performance Incident
· Entertainment
Mika Singh defends brother Daler Mehndi after Uttarakhand minister accused him of drinking during a Kunjapuri Mela performance, urging media to fact‑check.