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- India’s Defence Minister Warns Pakistan of Stronger Response to Terror Acts
· India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that any further terrorist acts originating from Pakistan would trigger an even stronger response from…
- Global Markets Tumble as AI Stocks and Inflation Concerns Surge
· Business & Finance
AI-linked shares plunge, sparking a global sell‑off as U.S. inflation data fuels fears of rate hikes, sending South Korea, Japan, and U.S. indices sharply…
- GPT‑6 Introduces Interactive UI and Faster Answers for Over 1.2 B ChatGPT Users
· Technology
OpenAI releases GPT‑6 with Intelligent UI, offering interactive visual answers and faster responses to over 1.2 billion weekly ChatGPT users.
- Israel Election May Shape Africa‑Israel Relations Amid Gaza Conflict
· World
Israel’s October 27 election could shift Africa’s diplomatic ties amid Gaza war, with South Africa, Morocco, and others weighing security and public opinion.
- Yamal’s 17 Goal Contributions in 10 Games Outshine Messi’s Teenage Record
· Sports
Lamine Yamal has recorded 17 goal contributions—eight goals and nine assists—in his first ten matches for Barcelona across all competitions, surpassing…
- Governments Urged to Accelerate Nature‑Restoring Tipping Points at COP17 and COP31
· Climate & Environment
At the upcoming COP17 and COP31 conferences, governments are called upon to speed up the transition to positive tipping points in energy, food and…
- Panama Positions Itself as Key Entry Point for Indian Firms into Latin America
· World
Panama’s ports, free‑trade zones and logistics are positioned as a key entry point for Indian firms expanding into Latin America, boosting trade ties.
- Israel Detains Over 2,000 Palestinian Children Since October 2023, Report Says
· World
Report says Israeli forces detained over 2,000 Palestinian children since Oct 2023, with 350 in harsh prison conditions and cases of torture and starvation.
- Indonesia Tests Dry Ice to Clear South Sumatra Haze
· Climate & Environment
Indonesia drops 1.5 tons of dry ice over Palembang to combat haze, a trial under President Prabowo Subianto, amid worst fire season since 2024 El‑Niño.
- X Suspends Over 13,000 Accounts Linked to Iran, Russia, and China Influence Operations
· Politics
X suspended over 13,000 accounts tied to Iran, Russia, and China influence operations that used fake profiles to amplify content ahead of the 2024 midterms.
- Milei Urges Trump to Strengthen Position Ahead of US Midterms
· World
Argentine President Javier Milei urges U.S. President Donald Trump to emerge from the November midterms stronger, citing the vote's importance for the West.
- Saudi National Accused of Bugging OpenAI Booked One‑Way Flight to Saudi Arabia
· Law & Justice
Former OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan arrested for hidden listening device; booked one‑way flight to Saudi Arabia amid espionage concerns.
- 14‑Year‑Old Boy Dies After Electrocution During Istanbul Floods
· Climate & Environment
A 14‑year‑old boy died after being electrocuted in the Balat area of Istanbul’s Fatih district during heavy rain. Surveillance footage, verified by Al…
- RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5% Amid Rising Inflation and Global Tightening
· Business & Finance
RBI raises repo rate to 5.5%, first increase since Feb 2023, to curb inflation amid energy price pressures and weak monsoon. GDP outlook now 7.1%.
- Brooks Ends Sponsorship of Chinese Influencer After Bike Incident in Berlin Marathon
· Sports
Brooks ends sponsorship of Chinese fitness influencer Sun Yuanyuan after she admitted riding a bicycle during the Berlin Marathon, leading to disqualification.
- ICE Rejects GAO Recommendation for Automatic Body‑Camera Activation
· Politics
The U.S. immigration agency has declined a Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommendation to equip its agents with body cameras that automatically…
- Colombia’s Opposition Rally Against De la Espriella’s Austerity Measures
· World
Thousands marched in Bogotá and other cities to oppose President de la Espriella’s austerity cuts, new police powers, and embassy move to Jerusalem.
- Social Security 2027 COLA Set at 3.6%, Adding $75 Monthly, but Many Retirees Say It Won’t Keep Pace with Rising Costs
· Business & Finance
The Social Security Administration announced that it will apply a 3.6% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) to benefits for older adults and people with…
- Trinidadian Families Seek Justice After US Boat Strike Deaths
· World
Families of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo sue the US over a 2025 missile strike that killed them on a vessel returning from Venezuela.
- Mexico Mandates Social Media Platforms to Shield Children from Harmful Content
· Cyber Awareness
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a presidential decree that requires digital platforms, including TikTok, Meta and X, to protect minors from…
- Canada Halts Expansion of Assisted Dying to Those with Mental Illness Alone
· World
Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to expand assisted dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness, following a parliamentary panel's…
- Israel Faces Calls for Accountability Over 2023 Gaza Attack After Three Years
· World
Three years after the deadliest 2023 Gaza attack, Israel faces demands for a state inquiry into security failures, with Netanyahu refusing responsibility.
- Bengaluru Worker Claims Manager Denied Dussehra Leave After PIP Placement
· Business & Finance
A Bengaluru retail employee says his manager placed him on a PIP before a planned Dussehra trip and denied his leave request, sparking Reddit debate.
- KHRA to Stop Accepting UPI Payments Over ₹2,000 Amid Proposed MDR
· India
KHRA will stop accepting UPI payments over ₹2,000 from Oct 15 to protest a 0.4% MDR that could burden small hospitality businesses.
- Piper PA‑46 Crashes Near Mirror Lake State Park, Killing Six
· World
Piper PA‑46 crashed near Mirror Lake State Park, Wisconsin, killing all six aboard. NTSB investigates after aircraft descended from 24,000 ft amid rain.
- UK Report Criticizes China Policy as Incoherent and Lacking Senior Expertise
· World
A report by the Inter‑Parliamentary Alliance on China (Ipac) has described the United Kingdom’s approach to China as “beset by incoherence” and lacking…
- RSS Affiliate Calls for Denial of Starlink Licence in India Over Security Concerns
· Politics
Jagran (SJM), an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, urged the Union government to deny Elon Musk‑owned Starlink…
- Ministry Launches New Audit Framework for Multi‑State Cooperative Societies
· India
Ministry of Cooperation launches MSCARO 2026, a new audit framework for multi‑state cooperative societies to spot financial risks and improve oversight.
- Judge Rules Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS Now, Politico Likely Illegal
· World
A federal judge finds President Trump’s ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico likely violates the First Amendment, restoring their White House briefing access.
- Yemen’s Escalating Conflict Threatens Food Crisis and Overwhelms Health Services
· World
ICRC and WFP warn Yemen’s renewed fighting could spark a humanitarian disaster, cutting 800,000 people off from food aid and overloading hospitals.