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- FIFA Faces Calls to Discontinue Peace Prize After Trump Award
· Sports
FIFA reviews its Peace Prize after council members call for discontinuation following its award to former U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Nottingham Forest to Host Arsenal in Premier League Match
· Sports
Nottingham Forest will host Arsenal at the City Ground on 18 Oct 2026 at 4:30 pm local time (15:30 GMT) in a Premier League clash.
- Iran Names Mehrdad Akhlaghi as Defence Minister Amid Escalating Tensions
· Politics
Iran's parliament approves 68‑year‑old Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defence minister amid expected U.S. escalation. He brings 42 years of missile and defence experience.
- 75 Palestinians Buried After Remains Found in Gaza Ruins
· World
Mass funeral held for 75 Palestinians recovered from Gaza rubble; most victims from Daraj neighbourhood, buried at Sheikh Radwan Cemetery.
- Egypt Prepares to Offer Defensive Aid to Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Conflict
· World
Egypt's parliament may approve defensive aid to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks threaten the region, with support for counter‑drone and missile defence.
- Poland Investigates Possible Airspace Violation Near Lublin
· World
Poland's military and police investigate a possible airspace violation south of Lublin, searching for a crash site and reviewing radar signals.
- Festive Season Split Across Q2 and Q3 Pressures Consumer Companies
· Business & Finance
India’s festive sales split between Q2 and Q3, input‑cost inflation squeezes margins, and consumer spending shifts across categories.
- Tobi Michael Adeyeye, aka Toby Shang, Leads Rise of Afrobeats ‘Hypemen’ Scene
· Entertainment
Tobi Michael Adeyeye, aka Toby Shang, pioneered Afrobeats hypemen, hosting raves, releasing EPs, and training stars through School of Hype.
- Falkland Islands Face New Economic Pressure from Argentina After 44 Years
· World
Argentina launches economic attack on Falklands, threatening oil and fisheries; UK pledges support and legislation to protect the islands.
- India’s Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks on 22 October – Best Times and Tips for Viewers
· Space
Peak on 21‑22 Oct. In India, best viewing pre‑dawn 22 Oct, 3:30‑5:15 AM Mumbai. Dark rural spots, wide sky, 10‑20 meteors per hour under moonless skies.
- US Coast Guard Searches for 11 Missing After Baja California Boat Capsizes
· World
US Coast Guard continues search for 11 missing after a boat capsized 225 km west of Ensenada, rescuing 16 Mexican nationals and treating shark bite survivors.
- Vehicle Ramps Through Soccer Game in Wichita, Killing Two and Injuring Several
· Law & Justice
A vehicle drove through a soccer game at Wichita’s Stryker Soccer Complex, killing two people and injuring several others. Police are investigating.
- Vietnamese Basa Fish Imports Surge in India, Offering Affordable Alternative to Local Varieties
· Business & Finance
Vietnamese basa fish imports in India rise 13.7% to $18.23M FY26, offering cheaper fillets than local varieties, boosting HORECA demand.
- US Calls for Israel to Prosecute Attacks on American Journalist
· World
US ambassador demands Israel prosecute assault on Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine; Secretary of State urges stronger action against settler violence.
- Guatemalan Former Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Killed in Guatemala City
· Law & Justice
Former anti‑corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa was shot dead in Guatemala City’s Campo Marte sports complex, with two suspects arrested.
- Curiosity Captures Panorama of Gale Crater Floor After Reaching 1‑km Elevation Milestone
· Space
On Sept. 5, 2026, Curiosity’s Mastcam captured a 95‑image panorama of Gale Crater’s floor, showing the rim, sand ridge, and trench after reaching 1 km…
- Kavya Maran: From Sun Group Executive to IPL Spotlight and Upcoming Wedding
· Business & Finance
Kavya Maran, Sun Group executive and Sunrisers Hyderabad dugout presence, is linked to a wedding with composer Anirudh Ravichander, set for 21 Nov in Chennai.
- India Caps Trade Margins on 137 Cancer Drugs to Cut Prices by Up to 70%
· India
NPPA caps trade margins at 30% on 137 anti‑cancer drugs, aiming to cut retail prices by up to 70% from Nov 9, improving affordability and availability.
- USCIS Premium Processing Timeframes Under Review, No Immediate Changes
· World
USCIS is reviewing a rule to amend premium processing deadlines. Current 15‑45 day timelines stay in effect until a final rule is issued.
- Southern Indiana Farm Reverses Erosion to Protect Rare Salamander Habitat
· Agriculture
A family farm in southern Indiana is reversing severe erosion through conservation practices that improve soil health, cut agricultural runoff, and…
- Tesla Crash on I‑80 Leaves Two CHP Officers Seriously Hurt
· Technology
On Oct 13, 2026, a Tesla in Full Self‑Driving mode crashed into a CHP patrol vehicle on I‑80, injuring two officers seriously while the driver had minor…
- Kolkata Stampede Claims 17 Lives, TMC Blames Police Absence
· India
Stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan pandal killed 17. TMC blames police absence; injured treated at MCH.
- Large Durga Puja Committees Thrive While Small Celebrations Struggle Amid Rising Commercial Activity
· India
Durga Puja season sees 13,000 new pujas, large organisers profit while small community committees and hawkers face advertising and sales challenges.
- Latin American Leaders Shift Policies Toward Israel Amid Political Realignments
· World
New Latin American leaders are moving embassies to Jerusalem, restoring ties with Israel, and aligning with right‑wing politics amid shifting dynamics.
- India Grants Zero Duty on Sheep Meat and 15% Rate on Kiwi Fruit Under New Zealand FTA
· Business & Finance
India has issued its first set of import duty concessions under the free trade agreement with New Zealand, announcing preferential customs rates for…
- Omar’s Legal Team Demands Return of Seized Items After Washington Home Raid
· Law & Justice
Omar’s attorneys argue a Washington, D.C. raid violated congressional safeguards, demanding the return of her phone and passport seized during an immigration…
- Rahul Gandhi to Speak at Final Margao Meeting of Congress’s Goa Yatra
· Politics
Rahul Gandhi will speak at the concluding Goa Yatra meeting in Margao, covering all 40 constituencies, addressing land, unemployment, and cultural issues.
- Bengaluru’s Fat Dogs of BLR Narrow to Two Finalists After 64‑Dog Knockout Rounds
· India
The online Fat Dogs of BLR competition, starting with 64 entries, now has two finalists after knockout rounds. Partners include Fave, Emergent, and C.A.R.E.
- Green Visakha Calls for Halt of Google‑Backed AI Data Centres in Andhra Pradesh
· Climate & Environment
Green Visakha demands cancellation of AI data centre permissions in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli, citing lack of EIA and environmental concerns.
- Eight Dead After Tempo Traveller Plunges Into Drain on Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway
· India
A tempo traveller carrying ~25 pilgrims crashed into a seasonal drain on the Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway, killing eight and injuring 17 on Saturday morning.