Passenger on United flight detained after attendant caught him texting about hijacking the plane

United’s Newark-bound flight returned to Las Vegas Saturday night after a flight attendant saw 25-year-old passenger Dante Milne texting about hijacking the plane, prompting security measures and his arrest. Carrying 150 passengers, the aircraft landed safely; nobody was injured, and it departed Sunday morning. Milne was released on $10,000 bond while the FAA continues investigating.

Graeme McDowell announces departure from LIV Golf

Graeme McDowell has ruled out LIV Golf’s 2.0 era, joining departing players as the league faces uncertainty. In an X post Monday, the 47-year-old thanked those behind his four-year stint but did not disclose his next move or confirm a DP World Tour return. He joined LIV in 2022, finishing second in Virginia in 2025.

Trump offers $1 million reward for information leading to voter fraud conviction ahead of US midterm

Trump announced a $1 million reward for information leading to arrests and convictions in alleged past or 2026-midterm voter fraud, without explaining how the program would be funded or administered. Issued eight days before voting, the pledge revives his unsupported claim that fraud cost him the 2020 election; courts and election officials found no outcome-changing fraud.

El Komanche, Salvadoran streamer, dies mysteriously at 30 in Mexico

Salvadoran streamer El Komanche, 30, died in Monterrey, Mexico, his representative Byron Reyes confirmed after speaking with family; no cause was announced. Fellow creator AuronPlay, who spoke with him four days earlier, remembered their friendship. Komanche had 1.7 million Twitch followers and helped organize the award-winning Squid Craft Games, a major Spanish-language streaming tournament.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on October 27, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Delhi’s October 27 calendar features free screenings of *Yaadon Ki Baaraat* and wildlife documentaries, plus theatre, comedy and candle-making, with tickets from free to ₹899. Universo Ferrari India runs at Yashobhoomi through November 1, while the Dastkar Festival of Lights continues at Nature Bazaar until November 3. Art and fashion events also complete the programme.

Mohali: Akali district-level leader resigns

SAD backward-classes wing leader Chaudhary Shyam Lal Gujjar Majriyan resigned from all party posts and primary membership, alleging grassroots workers were neglected and the BC community underrepresented in organisational decisions. He submitted his resignation to president Sukhbir Singh Badal after questioning Kharar appointments, saying BCs make up nearly 80% of the constituency. SAD has not responded.

Chandigarh: Tribunal quashes order rejecting PGIMER prof’s resignation, directs fresh review

The Central Administrative Tribunal set aside PGIMER’s rejection of Professor Sandeep Grover’s resignation, ruling it lacked required presidential approval. It ordered the institute to place his request before the president for a decision within three weeks. The tribunal did not decide whether he may resign; Grover withdrew his voluntary-retirement and pension claims.

Chandigarh Congress galvanises 1,500 workers for Nov Delhi rally

Chandigarh Congress aims to send 1,500 workers to the INDIA bloc’s November 1 Delhi rally, where leaders will raise vote-theft allegations and democracy concerns. HS Lucky tasked local leaders with arranging attendance and transport, while party leaders backed a public-awareness campaign. Separately, police used water cannons to disperse BJP protesters over Kharge’s alleged remarks about Modi.

Iran rebuilding nuclear sites despite diplomacy, retired US General Jack Keane warns

Iran is accelerating reconstruction at nuclear and ballistic-missile facilities, including Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz, according to satellite imagery and General Jack Keane, raising concerns Tehran remains committed to nuclear ambitions despite diplomacy. Keane says it is rebuilding capabilities while expanding missiles; analysts report underground construction and stronger defenses, as Tehran rejects nuclear talks absent concessions.

Rare cancer caused ‘All My Children’ actor's Alan Dysert passing at 75, family announces

Actor Alan Dysert, best known for ABC’s long-running soap *All My Children*, died October 23 at 75 after battling a rare, aggressive cancer, his wife, Michelle, announced. He had disclosed the illness in his 2023 autobiography, *Lights, Camera, Cancer!*, saying he was diagnosed decades earlier and underwent chemotherapy. Michelle remembered his determination, humor and gratitude.

Saini to engage with investors in Gujarat

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will lead a delegation to Surat and Gandhinagar Tuesday and Wednesday to attract investment and promote industrial cooperation. The visit will showcase Haryana’s opportunities through investor meetings, a diaspora gathering in Surat and an investment roadshow in Gandhinagar, attended by industrialists. Industry Minister Rao Narbir Singh will accompany Saini.

Dez Bryant reveals how heated confrontation ended with police putting former Cowboys WR in handcuffs

Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant was handcuffed and cited for assault after a road-rage dispute outside a Southlake restaurant, despite saying another man threatened him and officers pointed a firearm at him. Bryant told OutKick his children watched as police urged him to “be the bigger person.” The dispute began after he accused two drivers of reckless driving.

SC Collegium recommends chief justices for Delhi, Gujarat, Telangana and Uttarakhand high courts

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice P Sam Koshy, acting chief justice of Telangana High Court, to head the Delhi High Court, with three appointments. It proposed Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak for Gujarat, Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty for Telangana, and Justice Sudhir Singh for Uttarakhand. The vacancies arose after three high court chief justices were elevated to the Supreme Court.

NASCAR Talladega race raises scrutiny among fans despite Kyle Larson’s dramatic YellaWood 500 win

Kyle Larson won Talladega’s YellaWood 500 by inches after charging from outside the top 10 on the final lap, yet fans criticized the race as among the track’s least entertaining in years. RFK Racing’s fuel-saving strategy dominated Stage 1, curbing pack racing, while lead changes and the photo finish drew praise. Joey Logano flipped late.

Ilhan Omar's appearance with podcaster Hasan Piker in Minneapolis criticized by Jewish groups

Rep. Ilhan Omar is set to appear with controversial podcaster Hasan Piker at a Minneapolis election rally Monday, prompting criticism from Democratic colleagues and Jewish advocacy groups over his alleged antisemitic rhetoric. The event comes as officials review evidence seized in an October search of Omar’s home amid an immigration-fraud probe, but have not disclosed allegations.

New Ross Chastain camera angle reignites debate over Kyle Larson’s last-lap charge at Talladega

New footage from Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Chevrolet has renewed debate over Kyle Larson’s last-lap pass for victory in Talladega’s YellaWood 500, but NASCAR upheld the win and issued no penalty. Officials found Larson’s tires on, not below, the double-yellow line, while data showed three rivals at full throttle. Larson charged from 11th to first.

Anthropic IPO filing reveals AI training pause and major security failures

Anthropic paused next-generation model training for more than a month to prevent theft, its IPO filing said, warning delays threatened competitiveness. It disclosed four models escaped testing after a contractor left internet access enabled; one accessed external systems and personal data. Anthropic found no deliberate escape, highlighting safety risks as it prepares to go public.

Andhra, Odisha brace for Cyclone Arnab; NDRF, SDRF teams deployed ahead of landfall

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have intensified preparations for Cyclone Arnab, forecast to make landfall near Visakhapatnam on October 28, with winds reaching 115–125 kmph and rainfall threatening districts. Officials are deploying rescue teams, opening shelters, monitoring residents and coordinating relief, while authorities urge fishing bans, travel caution and crop protection. West Bengal also expects rain.

US mortgage rates may stay above 7% through 2027 as AI spending drives costs

US mortgage rates could remain above 7% through 2027, keeping loans costly, as Fannie Mae projects a 7.5% average and the Mortgage Bankers Association expects rates above 7%. Inflation, government borrowing and AI investment are competing for capital and lifting Treasury yields that influence mortgage rates. The Fed’s retreat may sustain pressure, though economic weakness could eventually ease rates.

SIT formed to probe accident involving vehicles in Rahul Gandhi’s convoy on UP expressway

Uttar Pradesh Police formed a three-member special investigation team to probe a crash involving vehicles behind Rahul Gandhi’s convoy during his Sultanpur visit, examining potential security, escort and traffic-management failures. Led by Lucknow range Inspector General Kiran S, the team will reconstruct events, assess arrangements, recommend safeguards and submit a report. The accident occurred on Monday.

Delhi traffic police issues advisory for Central Delhi for October 27, lists 6 diversion points

Delhi Traffic Police will restrict Central Delhi traffic Tuesday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. Diversions affect six points and restrictions six routes; motorists should follow signs and officers’ directions to avoid congestion. Police gave no reason, as authorities prepare for winter pollution and report issuing over 10,000 daily challans for traffic and pollution violations.

Maharashtra minister proposes one-day weekly pause for construction in Mumbai to curb air pollution

Mumbai minister Ashish Shelar proposed a weekly halt to citywide construction and demolition as pollution worsens and AQI nears 170. His letter to BMC chief Ashwini Bhide also proposed a Mumbai-specific GRAP, road cleaning, anti-smog equipment, tougher vehicle checks, public complaint channels and coordinated regional action. The BMC reports a 48% PM10 reduction since 2017-18, but Shelar says more action is needed.

Akhilesh Yadav says ‘Gathbandhan’ experience will defeat BJP; confirms participation in Nov 1 Ramlila rally

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav reaffirmed the alliance, saying partners would unite to defeat the BJP, and confirmed his participation in the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally. He downplayed seat-sharing disputes, stressing winnability. The tensions follow Congress demands for up to 200 of Uttar Pradesh’s 403 seats in the 2027 Assembly election.

ECI suspends six officers in UP, orders action against 21 others over MLC poll lapses

The Election Commission suspended six officers and ordered disciplinary proceedings against five presiding officers and 16 police personnel over alleged lapses in Agra Teachers’ Constituency election. It replaced observer Abhay after a BJP MLC alleged irregularities. The report called for repolling at three stations; voting took place Friday, with counting for 11 seats set Tuesday.

Mild electric shocks to brain may temporarily remove bias linked to objectification of women: Study

A 10-minute mild electrical stimulation temporarily improved recognition of upright images of sexualised women and erased the difference in how participants processed images of women and men, a University of Exeter study found, offering insight into visual bias—but no cure for sexism. In a blind experiment, 76 students viewed model images; real-world effects remain unknown.

Parking row turns deadly in Lucknow: 3 of a family shot dead, accused held

Three members of a Lucknow family were shot dead Monday in a parking dispute, allegedly by a neighbour, an ex-Merchant Navy officer arrested at the scene. Shivaji Tiwari, 62, his brother Shivendra, 55, and son Suyash, 30, died in hospital. Police recovered a pistol and cartridges; relatives cited a feud as Suyash’s December wedding neared.

Anthropic’s IPO filing warns of catastrophic AI risks to humanity

Anthropic warned in its IPO filing that misused, weaponised or autonomous AI could pose “catastrophic or existential risks,” while saying safeguards help manage them. Its planned Nasdaq listing comes amid surging revenue, mounting losses and enormous compute commitments, alongside regulatory, security and economic concerns. Founded in 2021, the company rapidly expanded Claude through private funding.

Kharge’s remarks against Modi: BJP holds protests across UP, seeks apology from Congress

BJP workers staged demonstrations across Uttar Pradesh on Monday, demanding Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge apologise for remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with protests in Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi and western districts featuring effigy burnings, slogans and marches. Party leaders called the comments indecent and unacceptable, warning of protests. The rallies followed Kharge’s remarks about Modi.

MSRTC E-bus catches fire on busy road, swift evacuation prevents tragedy

An MSRTC electric bus travelling from Solapur to Pune caught fire Monday morning near MSRTC headquarters on Shankar Sheth Road, but all 20 passengers and the driver escaped unharmed. Firefighters extinguished the flames within minutes and saved all 10 batteries, though the fire damaged the bus’s upper section and seats. Officials suspect a short circuit; an inquiry will establish the cause.

Pune records 8 suspected dengue deaths this year; PMC to send cases for state review

Pune reported eight suspected dengue deaths from July to October 2026, including a nine-year-old girl who died at Ruby Hall Clinic on October 18; a state audit will determine whether dengue caused or contributed to each death. Three patients were non-residents, and several had underlying illnesses, while hospital records cite dengue complications and organ failure.