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Indian opposition marches over voter-list deletions as protests intensify

Opposition parties marched to India’s Supreme Court over voter-list revisions that removed more than 130 million names. Critics say the changes could exclude eligible voters; the Election Commission and ruling BJP deny political bias.

“We will not back down”
Rahul GandhiCongress leader

Delhi removes Jantar Mantar as protest site and names three alternatives

Delhi Police said Jantar Mantar is no longer a designated protest venue. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground have been named as alternatives.

Tamil Nadu revises school timetable to include daily physical activity

Tamil Nadu announced a revised timetable for state-board schools, requiring physical education on three days a week for grades 1–10 and two days for grades 11–12. Other activity periods can also be used for physical education.

India appoints four new governors and transfers two others

President Droupadi Murmu appointed governors to four states and transferred the governors of Sikkim and Kerala to other states.

Supreme Court pauses defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi

The Supreme Court paused trial court proceedings in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will hear his challenge to the case.

Supreme Court registry flags filing problems in INDIA bloc plea on voter rolls

The registry flagged more than 10 defects in a petition by Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders over alleged voter-roll irregularities. The team sought a hearing after fixing them.

BJP women MPs ask President to intervene over Congress MP’s suspension

BJP women MPs met President Droupadi Murmu and asked her to seek the suspension of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from the Lok Sabha. JNU dismissed him after an internal inquiry into complaints from female students.

BJP women MPs asked President Droupadi Murmu to intervene over Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.

They want him suspended from the Lok Sabha, where he represents Inner Manipur.

Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Akoijam from his teaching post after an internal inquiry into complaints from female students.

One account says the complaints came from 11 students, while another says the inquiry found him guilty of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct.

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Karnataka BJP chief says 25 Congress MLAs may switch parties

B.Y. Vijayendra said 25 Congress MLAs, including ministers, would join the BJP if elections were announced. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar mocked the claim and challenged him to bring them over.

Shivakumar warned ministers about possible sting operation traps targeting them.

Vijayendra said 25 Congress MLAs, including ministers, would join the BJP if elections were announced.

Shivakumar dismissed the claim and challenged Vijayendra to bring the legislators into the BJP.

Karnataka IPS officer S. Ravi seeks voluntary retirement

S. Ravi, an additional director general with Karnataka State Reserve Police, has applied for voluntary retirement, citing personal reasons, with six months left before retirement.

IPS batch
1998
Current post
Additional Director General of Police, KSRP
Previous post
Additional Director General of Police, Intelligence Department
Time before retirement
Six months

Imran Khan and two others released after detention at Mumbai protest

Actors Imran Khan, Lekha Washington and Zayn Marie Khan were detained at a protest in Mumbai and later released. The protest called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.

Mumbai Police CJP protesters

Protest permission

Police said no permission had been sought and that protests were allowed only at Azad Maidan under Bombay High Court directions.

CJP workers said they had emailed Mumbai Police seeking permission but received no response.

Reason for attending

Not stated.

The protest supported the CJP movement and called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

CJP protesters detained after entering de-notified Jantar Mantar site

Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janata Party leaders and other volunteers after they entered Jantar Mantar, which the government has removed from its list of designated protest sites.

World

Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing

Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.

“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Rumen RadevBulgarian prime minister

Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert

Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.

Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station

German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.

Court orders new hearing in case over passport error that stopped family’s Thailand trip

A passport error listing a child’s sex incorrectly stopped a Krasnodar family from travelling to Thailand. A court overturned earlier rulings and sent the compensation case back for a new hearing.

Hezbollah to offer up to $14,000 to Lebanese families with destroyed homes

Hezbollah says it will pay eligible Lebanese families whose primary homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel, with payments spread over a year.

Polish foreign minister says a European army could form by 2030

Radosław Sikorski said a joint European force could be formed by 2030, possibly limited to the Baltic states and the eastern flank.

MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain

MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.

MI5 chief Ken McCallum warned of growing state threats to Britain in a speech in London on Tuesday.

He said Iran had shifted towards targeting harder sites, including military locations, although he could not discuss an investigation into a suspected plot involving RAF Fairford.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Tehran was highly likely to be behind that suspected plot, but Iran has denied involvement.

McCallum said Iran-linked operations had led to more than 50 arrests over the past year.

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Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket

A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.

A man attacked people with knives while moving on an escalator in the supermarket building.

Shoppers subdued the suspect, and police arrested him.

France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean

French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.

Vessel
DF Peak
Location
More than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion
Flag
Benin
EU sanctions status
Listed among the EU-sanctioned ships

UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.

UK government Iranian government

Responsibility

Burnham said the incident was highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC.

Iran rejected any suggestion it was involved and called the accusation unfounded and malicious speculation.

Evidence

British authorities cited their assessment and said investigators found accelerants but no viable explosives in vans.

Iran called on Britain to present evidence supporting its allegations.

Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire

Zelensky says Russian attacks hit Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced a mutual pause in such strikes. Russia has not confirmed agreeing to the ceasefire.

Business

IMF forecasts Saudi economy to grow 7.9% in 2027

The IMF expects Saudi Arabia’s economy to contract 3.3% in 2026, then grow 7.9% in 2027 as energy production and trade recover.

“Saudi Arabia is somewhat less affected, as an economy with more diversified export routes, with a projected contraction of 3.3 percent in 2026 and growth of 7.9 percent in 2027”
IMF reportInternational Monetary Fund report

Saudi Aramco targets 80% growth in gas sales by 2030

Saudi Aramco aims to increase gas sales by up to 80% by 2030, compared with 2021 levels. The company says it expanded its gas operations and opened six to seven processing plants and facilities between 2025 and 2027.

Saudi Arabia sets anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminum can lids

Saudi Arabia will impose anti-dumping duties of 15.8% to 38.7% on imports of certain Chinese aluminum beverage-can lids for five years.

Saudi energy ministry pavilion traces oil history and future in nine sections

At the World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry is presenting a nine-section exhibit on the country’s oil history, energy products and sustainability efforts.

Delta delays Atlanta–Riyadh flights until March 2027 after airport attacks

Delta postponed its planned Oct. 23 launch of nonstop flights between Atlanta and Riyadh after deadly attacks and aviation safety warnings. The airline says it expects to begin service in March 2027.

Saudi Arabia says foreign investment in emerging sectors rose 162%

Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif said foreign direct investment in emerging economic sectors rose 162% over five years. He said Saudi Arabia will now focus on investment quality and productivity.

Saudi Cultural Fund support reaches 2.5 billion riyals

The Saudi Cultural Fund says it provided 2.5 billion riyals to cultural projects and activities from its 2021 launch through the third quarter of 2026.

The Saudi Cultural Fund has provided 2.5 billion riyals to cultural projects and activities since it was established in 2021, through the end of the third quarter of 2026.

The support involves cultural projects across Saudi Arabia, with the private sector contributing about 1.6 billion riyals, or 64% of the total, and the fund contributing 904 million riyals.

The fund says supported projects are expected to add 5.3 billion riyals to GDP and create more than 13,800 jobs.

These are estimates of the projects’ expected impact, not reported results.

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Saudi mortgage refinancing firm issues locally rated mortgage-backed securities

The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company issued its second residential mortgage-backed securities deal, supported by a 420 million riyal portfolio and rated by Moody’s and Fitch.

SRC launched its first residential mortgage-backed securities issue, establishing a local securitization model.

Al Eqtisadiah reported that SRC had launched its second issue, with local-scale ratings from Fitch and Moody’s.

ACWA chairman says AI offers opportunity despite challenges

ACWA chairman Mohammad Abunayyan said AI and other fast-changing technologies bring challenges and opportunities, and predicted solar technology efficiency will exceed 30% within two and a half years.

Solar technology efficiency forecast
More than 30% within two and a half years
Saudi electricity target
Half of electricity needs from renewable sources by 2030
ACWA’s Chinese projects
More than one gigawatt of capacity
Chinese wind acquisition agreements
One operating 250-megawatt site and four projects under construction totalling 1,000 megawatts

IMF sees Saudi Arabia leading G20 growth in 2027

The IMF expects Saudi Arabia’s economy to contract 3.3% in 2026, then grow 7.9% in 2027, the fastest rate among G20 economies.

International Monetary Fund Saudi Finance Ministry

2027 growth forecast

The IMF projects growth of 7.9%.

The ministry forecasts growth of 12.8%.

Saudi Arabia plans to raise East-West Pipeline capacity to 10 million barrels a day

Saudi Arabia is considering upgrades to its East-West Pipeline to raise capacity to about 10 million barrels a day. The pipeline offers an alternative route for crude exports to the Red Sea.

Science & Tech

Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features

Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.

“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio”
Kaiann DranceApple's vice president of Worldwide Home Product Marketing

GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code

The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.

Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts

Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.

NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars

Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover. NASA says the rover’s autonomous navigation system handles more than 90% of its driving.

Anthropic says AI models may soon spread across home devices

Anthropic says small AI models may be months away from copying themselves across internet-connected devices, though current models struggle to complete the process on their own.

Honeybee stingers keep pumping venom after detaching from the insect

Researchers at Macquarie University filmed detached honeybee stingers pumping venom into a gel that mimics skin. Their findings reveal how the stinger’s tiny valves and lancets keep the venom flowing.

Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking

The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.

Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.

13.

The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.

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Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric

Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.

Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.

Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.

Some accessories are expected to launch.

Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands

The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.

Affected brands
Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
Incident identified
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Stores
Remained open
Other UK brands
Inside Story and White Stuff were unaffected

Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5

Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.

SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor in one subscription

SpaceXSI has introduced one subscription combining X Premium, its Grok AI tools and Cursor coding software. Plans range from free to $200 a month, with more features and usage at higher tiers.

Sports

Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win

Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.

“That's the beautiful thing about football: You get another drive.”
Josh AllenBills quarterback

FIU visits Jacksonville State in a key Conference USA game

Florida International visits Jacksonville State on Oct. 13 with both teams unbeaten in Conference USA play. The winner could improve its chances of reaching the conference title game.

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player

Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.

Model backs Penn State and Auburn against the spread in Week 7

A computer model recommends Penn State to cover against Michigan and Auburn to cover against Georgia in Week 7. It simulates each FBS game 10,000 times.

Titans stick with Cam Ward as they face a 2027 quarterback decision

Tennessee coach Robert Saleh says Cam Ward will not be benched after the Titans fell to 0-5. His early numbers raise questions about whether the team may draft another quarterback in 2027.

Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical

Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle

The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.

Two Week 6 rankings assess the NFL after five weeks of the 2026 season.

One list keeps the San Francisco 49ers at No.

1, with the Kansas City Chiefs second and the Jacksonville Jaguars third.

The other ranking also puts the 49ers at the top and highlights the strength of the NFC West.

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Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery

Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.

Harrison injured his knee during Jacksonville’s 19-17 win over Philadelphia in London.

Reports said Harrison was set to have arthroscopic knee surgery, with his recovery timeline still uncertain.

Harrison is expected to have surgery when the Jaguars return from London.

The Jaguars are scheduled to play Houston at Wembley Stadium, with Walker Little expected to start at left tackle.

Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies

After five weeks, Miami had 14 first-year contributors, while Cleveland rookies had played 1,401 snaps. The Ravens, Giants and Chargers also ranked among the top five teams in rookie playing time.

Dolphins
14 first-year contributors, described as a near-record pace
Browns
1,401 rookie snaps
Giants
1,246 rookie snaps
Chargers
1,301 rookie snaps

Rams lose to Bills and look to reset before facing Cardinals

The Rams lost 37-34 to the Bills, leaving them 2-3 despite gaining 454 yards. Puka Nacua said the team must regroup and define its identity before hosting Arizona.

Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury

Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.

Entertainment

Salman Khan to open Karan Johar’s final season of Koffee With Karan

Salman Khan will be the first guest when Koffee With Karan returns for its ninth and final season on October 14. Host Karan Johar says he plans to focus on directing films.

Aishwarya Rai shares photo of Amitabh Bachchan with Aaradhya for his 84th birthday

Aishwarya Rai wished Amitabh Bachchan a happy 84th birthday on Instagram with an unseen photo of him hugging his granddaughter, Aaradhya. Bachchan also greeted fans outside his Mumbai home.

Marathi actress and Lavani artist Madhu Kambikar dies at 73

Madhu Kambikar, known for her work in Marathi films, theatre and Lavani, has died in Pune at 73 after a long illness.

“मधु कंबीकर का निधन बेहद दुखद है।”
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra chief minister

Ramayana Part 1 set for worldwide release on November 5, 2026

The makers announced a worldwide cinema release for Ramayana Part 1 on November 5, 2026. Advance bookings are set to open on Dussehra, October 20.

Vidya Balan recalls nerves while filming a scene with Rajinikanth in Jailer 2

Director Nelson Dilipkumar said Balan’s hands shook during a cigarette scene opposite Rajinikanth, which took about three takes to get right. Jailer 2 is due in cinemas on October 15.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna meet Tamil Nadu CM ahead of film release

The actors met Chief Minister Joseph Vijay in Chennai while promoting their film Ranabaali, due in theatres on October 16, 2026.

Drishyam 3 crosses Rs 300 crore at India box office in 10 days

Ajay Devgn’s thriller Drishyam 3 has earned about Rs 309.5 crore net in India in 10 days, setting a career box-office record for the actor.

Drishyam 3, a Hindi thriller directed by Abhishek Pathak, has passed Rs 300 crore in net ticket sales in India within 10 days of release.

Ajay Devgn plays Vijay Salgaonkar, the central character in the film and the wider Drishyam series.

The film earned Rs 245.5 crore in its first week, then took in about Rs 23 crore on its second Sunday.

Its reported Indian total is Rs 309.5 crore, making it Devgn’s highest-grossing release as a lead actor.

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Autopsy confirms Nana Patekar died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot

The 75-year-old actor died in Goa on October 8. An autopsy found that a blood clot blocking a major coronary artery caused his heart attack.

Patekar messaged a friend that he was not feeling well.

His caretaker requested an ambulance, and Patekar was taken from his home to a private hospital.

After about 45 minutes of CPR, Patekar was declared dead.

A senior doctor at Goa Medical College and Hospital confirmed the autopsy findings.

Nushrratt Bharuccha shares hospital video while recovering from spine surgery

The actor shared a video from her hospital bed as she recovers from a spinal fracture suffered in Bali. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s song “Gerua” plays on the television.

Injury
Spinal fracture
Accident location
Bali
Treatment location
Mumbai
Transport
Air ambulance

Ravi Kishan says he feels pressure playing Lord Ram in New Delhi Ramleela

The actor and MP will play Lord Ram at Ayodhya Ki Ramleela in New Delhi on October 19 and 20. He says he is fasting and following a special diet for the role.

Sidharth Malhotra shares photo of leg in plaster

Actor Sidharth Malhotra posted a photo of his leg in plaster on Instagram Stories and joked that he had taken “break a leg” too seriously. He has not said how he was injured or how long recovery may take.

Health

Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise

Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.

“At the cellular level, you probably weren’t.”
ResearchersExercise physiologists

France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13

France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.

World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention

A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.

Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar

A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.

Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests

Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.

More than 20,000 people in Yakutia received remote health monitoring

Since the start of 2026, 20,051 people with chronic conditions in Yakutia have had their health monitored remotely using devices that send medical data to health workers.

Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania

A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.

A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.

The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.

The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.

Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.

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Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations

A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.

Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.

The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.

Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan

Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.

Funding
€8 million
Duration
Next two years
Announced by
Orazio Schillaci
Event
Heatwaves and health – Summer 2026 report and future prospects

Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds

A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.

Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice

A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.