Oberlin college photography professor among 2 killed in shooting; suspect in custody

Celebrated photographer and Oberlin College professor Pipo Nguyen-Duy, 64, was killed Wednesday in a shooting at a home near campus, where a 47-year-old woman also was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Police identified 31-year-old Daniel Hunt as the suspect and apprehended him at Shipherd Circle. The woman remains unidentified; Nguyen-Duy had taught at Oberlin.

Costa Rica drops bid to join Pacific trade pact, sacks trade minister

Costa Rica withdrew its bid to join the 12-member CPTPP and dismissed Foreign Trade Minister Indiana Trejos, with President Laura Fernandez citing a lack of transparency. The decision followed protests, particularly from agriculture, over an agreement she said remained largely secret. Costa Rica applied in 2022 and received an invitation to join in 2024.

Apple MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display becomes first touchscreen Mac

Apple has unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, the 14- and 16-inch PROLED XDR models, starting at ₹3,49,900 with M5 Pro or M5 Max chips. Tandem OLED screens add touch, Dynamic Island and up to 2,000-nit brightness; configurations offer up to 128GB memory and 16TB storage, while battery life reaches 24 hours. It follows refreshes.

New RSS group registers with justice dept to lobby in America

RSS Friends registered with the US Justice Department on August 27 as a foreign agent representing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, naming the RSS as its foreign principal despite past denials of US lobbying. Its filing describes informational, educational and community outreach, while acknowledging no written contract or specified compensation. The registration follows prior lobbying controversy and growing US engagement.

Haryana: Only BS-VI, CNG, electric buses to enter New Delhi from November 1

Sonepat Police will enforce CAQM restrictions from November 1, barring New Delhi-bound buses unless they run on CNG or electricity, or meet BS-VI standards; violators face challans or seizure. Officers will brief operators and inspect vehicles at Kundli’s KGP-KMP point, while advising Jaipur/Agra motorists to use KGP or KMP expressways. Curbs target Delhi air pollution.

Spanish town rallies to help victims of deadly train crash

At least 68 people were killed in Wednesday’s collision between two high-speed trains near Urda, Spain, as residents rushed to provide first aid, water and blankets. The town’s sports hall became a survivor center, while its primary school sheltered victims’ relatives as emergency crews and psychologists arrived. A local pharmacist described horrific injuries; Urda is normally a sleepy town.

US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged after September hike

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.75% to 4% Wednesday in Washington, DC, weighing persistent inflation against continued spending and a strong economy while supporting its dual mandate. The FOMC voted 10-2 to keep rates unchanged, with two members favoring a 25-basis-point hike, underscoring disagreement over how forcefully policymakers should address rising prices.

BJP’s Umesh Dwivedi wins Lko Teachers’ seat for 3rd time; SP’s Kanti Singh wrests Graduates’ seat

BJP and Samajwadi Party split Lucknow division’s two Legislative Council seats: BJP’s Umesh Dwivedi retained the Teachers’ constituency for a third term, while SP’s Kanti Singh wrested the Graduates’ seat. Dwivedi beat Sushil Kumar by 4,808 votes; Singh defeated incumbent Avnish Kumar Singh by 17,127. She reclaimed her 2014 seat after losing in 2020.

Chandigarh: Goyal is PU teachers’ body president

Parveen Goyal won the Panjab University Teachers’ Association presidency by 69 votes Wednesday, pledging to prioritize promotions, pursue raising professors’ retirement age from 60 to 65, and press for a regular vice-chancellor. His panel won four of five posts, with 10 invalid ballots. A PUTA secretary and treasurer previously, Goyal plans a meeting within a month.

ABVP’s event at PU: 15 detained amid protest against right-wing leader

More than 15 students were detained after left-leaning groups and ABVP clashed at Panjab University on Wednesday over leader Tamanna Sharma’s appearance as guest of honour at an ABVP women’s empowerment event. Police released them later, and no FIR was filed. Protesters opposed “saffronisation”; similar demonstrations over RSS-linked speakers took place in March and July.

Allahabad HC orders demolition of 2 towers at Ghaziabad society, probe into GDA official

Allahabad High Court ordered demolition of two towers and two floors each in four others at Ghaziabad’s Gulmohar Greens within two months, and an FIR against the promoter for fraud and apartment-law violations. It awarded residents compensation and ordered an inquiry into a former authority official after residents challenged unauthorized building-plan deviations and common-area sales.

Thousands in Kosovo demand state action after 8 women die this year in domestic violence

Thousands protested in Pristina, demanding action against violence toward women after Arlinda Zekaj was killed despite warning authorities she feared for her life; demonstrators splashed red paint on government buildings, accusing the state of complicity. Kosovo’s leaders acknowledged institutional failures, and lawmakers formed an inquiry. Activists say enforcement remains weak amid entrenched patriarchal attitudes.

UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump administration push

The U.N. General Assembly condemned the U.S. embargo on Cuba for a 34th year, but support fell sharply: 130 nations voted yes, 17 opposed and 25 abstained, as Washington campaigned against the resolution. Trump is intensifying pressure on Havana, where fuel shortages and outages worsen. Though nonbinding, the vote reflects world opinion; the embargo dates to 1960.

Suspects in alleged school shooting plot in Georgia had floor plan, had chosen a date, warrants show

Three people were arrested over an alleged plot to shoot at Cherokee High School in Georgia after obtaining a floor plan and choosing Aug. 20, warrants say. Two adults and an unidentified juvenile allegedly discussed weapons, body armor and clothing. The FBI flagged threatening social media posts, and police say they disrupted the plot, with no ongoing threat.

Woman dies after ChatGPT allegedly advised her to reduce epilepsy medication; parents sue OpenAI

Bowen Wan’s parents are suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT advised the 31-year-old with severe epilepsy to reduce and stop her medication, dismissed alarming symptoms and framed withdrawal effects as harmless. Her neurologist said he would not have recommended it; she died of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. OpenAI called the case heartbreaking and said the model has been withdrawn.

US forces in Middle East ready to launch ‘a big effort’ in Iran after November midterm elections

The US reportedly plans larger strikes on Iran after November’s midterms, with forces positioned to begin within four days of President Donald Trump’s approval, CNN reported, citing officials. Trump has not authorized action, while Israel is pressing for a joint attack. The conflict is damaging his approval ratings and has cost Washington more than $47 billion.

Boil and strain drinking water for next 7 days: BMC issues advisory for Mumbai, Thane and Bhiwandi

BMC urged residents in parts of Mumbai, Thane and Bhiwandi to boil and strain drinking water for seven days, warning that quality may suffer as a repaired compartment of the Yewai Master Balancing Reservoir is recommissioned. The advisory covers city and eastern-suburb wards; separately, Thane announced a 24-hour shutdown from Wednesday, citing El Niño impacts.

Apple's new top-end touchscreen MacBook Pro costs more than a Hyundai Creta. Yes, really!

Apple’s new high-end MacBook Pros finally add touchscreens, tandem-OLED ProLED XDR displays and Dynamic Island, while prices climb to ₹17,67,900 for a fully loaded 16-inch model. The lineup brings M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, Adobe RGB support, touch-focused professional controls and the glowing Apple logo’s return; standard Pros retain mini-LED screens and a notch.

UP MLC election results: BJP suffers setback in strongholds, SP gets shot in the arm

The BJP won six of Uttar Pradesh’s 11 Legislative Council seats, matching its 2020 tally, but lost strongholds in Varanasi and Lucknow as the Samajwadi Party captured five. The results give the SP momentum before the 2027 assembly polls and expose BJP vulnerabilities, despite wins in western UP and Gorakhpur. Voting was by paper ballot.

Frontier Airlines fares jump 71% as fuel costs surge and losses widen

Frontier Airlines reported a $104 million third-quarter loss, up from $77 million a year earlier, despite ticket revenue per passenger rising 71% and passenger numbers climbing 18%. Higher fares lifted ticket revenue to $67.82 per passenger, but fuel costs surged 82% to $425 million. The carrier forecasts fourth-quarter results ranging from a 15-cent adjusted loss to a five-cent adjusted profit.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on October 29, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Delhi-NCR’s arts calendar features free festival events, theatre, dance and talks on October 29, alongside two paid activities in Gurugram. IIC’s “Prakriti,” exploring South Asian texts and traditions, runs October 29–November 3; that day also brings a Kathak performance, a lecture on tree worship and a play. Photo embroidery and comedy complete the metro-accessible programme.

Airlines seek more time to shift international flights to Navi Mumbai airport

MIAL wants airlines to shift five million international passengers from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai during Terminal 1’s redevelopment, but carriers oppose moves before winter 2027 and reject unilateral slot cuts. IndiGo, Air India and Akasa plan transfers covering three million passengers; international airlines remain undecided. Structural concerns underpin the project, with demolition scheduled for April 2027 and completion by December 2030.

Uma Kashvi creates WPL history at 15 years old, DC snap up young allrounder for ₹10 lakh

Teenaged allrounder Uma Kashvi became the youngest player to secure a WPL contract when Delhi Capitals signed her for ₹10 lakh at the 2027 auction, aged 15 years and 202 days. The batter and off-spinner impressed for India Under-19 against Sri Lanka, taking six wickets in five matches. The auction featured 146 players competing for 27 places.

Bihar MLC election results: BJP wins 2, leads on 1; JDU, RJD, JSP win 1 seat each, Independents 2

Bihar’s MLC polls gave the NDA a mixed result: the BJP won Tirhut Teachers’ and Kosi Graduates’, and led in Darbhanga Graduates’ but lost Patna Teachers’ stronghold to the RJD. JD(U) retained Patna Graduates’; Jan Suraaj, RJD and independent candidates won other seats, while Congress won none. The council has 75 seats, with 12 nominated members.

Patrick Mahomes’ foundation enlists Kansas City eatery under their food allergy safety initiative

Patrick Mahomes promoted a food-allergy safety initiative after Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que became its first restaurant partner. The 15-and-FARE programme, launched with Food Allergy Research & Education by Mahomes’ foundation, aims to expand allergy support in Kansas City. Joe’s staff completed food-allergy handling training. Founded in 2019, the foundation focuses on children’s health and wellness.

Katie Zacharia says she would take back White House Press Secretary job if Trump asks

Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia says a new role is lined up and she would accept another job with President Donald Trump, but has not disclosed details. In her first post-exit interview, she told NewsNation’s Rob Finnerty that “exciting things” lie ahead and reaffirmed her support for Trump. She left after a scrutinized debut briefing.

First images of Captain Smit Machchhar's injury show stitches on his head as UAE honours him

The UAE awarded Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and flydubai crew members the First Class Order of Zayed II for protecting passengers during a cockpit attack. Injured by his co-pilot, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing others to subdue the attacker; a pilot landed in Saudi Arabia. Machchhar was treated in Abu Dhabi, while the motive remains unclear.

‘Bullet marks on car, house’: Shots fired in Delhi's Pitampura; police probe gang link

Police said at least six shots were fired Wednesday at an alleged bookmaker’s Pitampura home, damaging the house and a parked car but injuring no one. They recovered a live cartridge and two empty cases while probing possible extortion; gang involvement remains unconfirmed. The alleged victim reportedly received a threat from Lawrence Bishnoi in 2021.

Trump says Netanyahu is in ‘pretty good shape’ after ‘horror reports’ of Israeli election

Donald Trump said his endorsement helped Benjamin Netanyahu’s election showing, calling the prime minister in “pretty good shape” as partial results indicated a tight contest. With 93% counted, Netanyahu’s bloc led the opposition, but neither neared the 61 seats needed for a majority; Arab parties were projected to win a record 19 seats. Government talks now loom.

WPL auction: Sophie Molineux top buy, teams go for uncapped players

UP Warriorz made Sophie Molineux the WPL auction’s costliest buy at ₹1.10 crore, pairing her with Meg Lanning in their title bid. Grace Harris returned for ₹30 lakh, while Delhi Capitals secured Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh. Across the auction, teams spent ₹73.1 crore and filled 25 of 27 slots, including 14 uncapped players bought.