Jennifer Lawrence confirms her return as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping

Jennifer Lawrence has confirmed her return as Katniss Everdeen in *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping*, calling it “unbelievable” and an emotional reunion with Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson. Releasing November 20, the prequel follows Haymitch’s 50th Games, while its novel’s epilogue revisits Katniss, Peeta and Haymitch. Lawrence played Katniss in four films, 2012–2015.

6-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh wins Toyota Fortuner with grandmother's ₹200 lucky draw coupon

A six-year-old Burhanpur boy won a Toyota Fortuner in a lucky draw, turning his grandmother’s Rs 200 coupon into a remarkable prize. Kiran Raikwar entered grandson Medansh’s name at a Garba event last year; celebrations followed his 2026 win. Social media users marveled, while the SUV costs up to Rs 60.74 lakh on-road in Indore.

Fed rate decision: Kevin Warsh faces pressure to explain pause as US inflation rises

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday despite rising inflation, as investors await Chair Kevin Warsh’s explanation and clues about future hikes. September CPI rose 3.7%, complicating the decision; officials say a pause allows time to assess previous increases. Markets price 90% odds of no change, days before the midterm elections.

Dolores Huerta, co-founder of United Farm Workers movement, dies at 96

Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor organizer and civil rights activist who established the United Farm Workers movement alongside Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, has died at 96, her family announced Wednesday. In a statement, relatives said they were deeply saddened by the loss of their beloved mother. The announcement provided no cause of death.

SEM court directs Delhi police to give Neha Bora copies of 6 FIRs by November 20

A Delhi magistrate directed police to give AISA president Neha Bora copies of six FIRs cited as criminal antecedents in peace-bond proceedings, after her lawyer said earlier records were incomplete. The order follows a High Court directive to disclose relied-upon material; proceedings began after Bora’s detention during an October 16 protest against alleged electoral-roll irregularities.

Varun Dhawan says Ranbir Kapoor is so good as a father to Raha that he feels ashamed for himself

Varun praised Ranbir as an “amazing” father on Koffee With Karan season 9, joking that his parenting makes Varun feel “really ashamed,” although he considers himself a dad. Varun said Lara clashes with him over her fixation on a Michael Jackson song. He shares Lara with Natasha Dalal; Ranbir and Alia are parents to Raha.

Spain’s first high-speed line, the systems that keep trains apart and possible error behind crash

At least 64 people died Wednesday when a Renfe train struck a stationary Iryo train south of Madrid, after a computer failure disabled safety systems and a control centre reportedly ordered Renfe to resume without speed limits, Spain’s transport minister said. The train may have travelled at 200km/h; Spain’s first high-speed line opened in 1992.

Heavy rain warning in Chhattisgarh post Cyclone Arnab, schools shut in Raipur

Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms and winds up to 70 kmph across Chhattisgarh on October 28-29, prompting Raipur to close schools Thursday and officials to issue warnings. Farmers are urged to harvest crops, secure produce and livestock, improve drainage and delay rabi sowing. The system may affect Chhattisgarh through November 1.

Ashley Hinson competes against Josh Turek in Iowa Senate race, faces scrutiny over ethics complaint

Republican Ashley Hinson is seeking Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Josh Turek, after Joni Ernst declined reelection. Backed by Donald Trump, Hinson emphasizes affordability, rural healthcare, border security and government accountability, while supporting artificial intelligence investment. A former TV anchor, she served in Iowa’s legislature and represents the state in Congress.

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares simple recipe to make restaurant-style burrata pizza at home

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s burrata pizza combines burrata, arugula, Parmesan and olive oil on homemade crust, a comforting alternative. After proofing, bake it with sauce and Parmesan on a 220°C stone for five minutes, then add burrata and greens. Kapoor, famed for Khana Khazana, received the Padma Shri in 2017; HT.com has not verified the recipe.

Chris Pappas seeks New Hampshire Senate seat on affordability and healthcare platform

New Hampshire Democrat Chris Pappas is seeking a Senate seat in 2026 after winning his party’s primary against Republican John Sununu, campaigning on healthcare, affordability and economic security. The four-term congressman also backs abortion and LGBTQ+ protections, while opposing Trump’s tariffs and unauthorized Iran strikes. Manchester-born, he is New Hampshire’s first openly gay US congressman.

Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in US with family after defeat in Brazil's presidential election

The Trump administration is issuing visas to defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family, as he arrived in Florida Wednesday with his wife and daughters. Bolsonaro is under Brazilian investigation over sports betting and a film about his father, President Jair Bolsonaro. His departure had been anticipated by U.S. officials amid tensions following Brazil’s election.

Copa del Rey matches postponed after tragic train collision in Spain

Spain’s soccer federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday after a train collision in central Spain killed more than 60 people and injured dozens. Clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, expressed condolences and solidarity with victims and their families. The federation will announce a revised schedule; Thursday’s matches and weekend league fixtures remain unaffected.

Video: Mexican TV host kicks drone during live show, accidentally hits model in face

Host Ernesto Chavana struck contestant Isabella Rojas in the face with a drone he kicked during an October 26 broadcast of Mexican television show Es Show, leaving her with minor injuries. Rojas received care and returned as Chavana apologised and accepted responsibility; production reportedly agreed to cover damages. The footage prompted criticism on social media of his reaction.

Hoihnu Hauzel: “Home is supposed to be the safest place”

In *Stories the Fire Could Not Burn*, a Kuki-Zo writer uses her family’s loss of Imphal home to illuminate the humanitarian crisis unleashed by Manipur’s 2023–25 ethnic violence, which killed people and displaced thousands. She recounts escape, grief from afar and unequal state support, while recognizing enduring community ties. Longstanding hill-valley neglect underlies the conflict.

‘Do everything to avoid another election’: Israeli President urges parties amid deadlock

Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged parties to negotiate and avert another election after Wednesday’s inconclusive vote. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc has 53 seats, the Gadi Eisenkot-led opposition 48, and Arab-led parties 19; neither bloc reaches the 61-seat majority. More than 650,000 special ballots remain uncounted, and Arab parties may prove pivotal in coalition talks.

World Wrestling Championships: Kajal, Neelam win contrasting silver medals

India’s Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi claimed silver at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana on Wednesday, losing their finals in contrasting fashion: Dhochak fell 8-6 to Ukraine’s Anastasiya Alpyeyeva after a late comeback, while Sirohi was pinned by Japan’s Yui Susaki. India’s wait for a women’s world title continues; Anshu Malik won silver in 2021.

‘Delhi's air will be very bad after Diwali’: SC judge on request to defer a hearing

Delhi’s air will worsen after Diwali, Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath remarked Wednesday, as the court prepares to hear whether firecrackers may be permitted this year. The city faces a court-ordered ban, while retailers seek regulated sales and use; judges have urged a practical balance between public health, religious sentiments and celebrations, including greener, lower-emission crackers.

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes Northern California: Tremors felt in Lake County

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Northern California’s Lake County shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday, six miles north of Lake Pillsbury at a depth of 6.5 miles; no casualties were reported. Tremors chiefly affected Mendocino National Forest, away from populated areas. USGS estimated a 14% chance of magnitude-3 aftershocks and a 2% chance of a magnitude-4-or-greater quake within a week.

Janhvi Kapoor says she should have been more vigilant about the objectification in Peddi

Janhvi Kapoor says she carries shame over *Peddi*’s portrayal of her character, calling its objectification and sexual-assault narrative problematic and vowing to prevent a repeat. On *Koffee with Karan*, she questioned whether she should have been more vigilant, citing limited access to scripts and camera angles. Director Buchi Babu Sana apologized after backlash and altered scenes.

BFI’s anti-Ajay Singh faction meets sports ministry, IOA

Opponents of Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh say the sport faces an administrative crisis, citing arbitrary decisions, rushed championships, unreliable calendars and weak grassroots and coaching programmes. They met sports ministry and Indian Olympic Association officials, submitting a memorandum after a court order halted their no-confidence meeting. Singh’s third term began in August 2025.

Rajnath Singh flags concern over US military aid to Pakistan in talks with Pete Hegseth

India flagged US military aid to Pakistan and warned that Islamabad might pass advanced American technology to China during Rajnath Singh’s talks with Pete Hegseth in Cebu. Singh also objected to a $686 million F-16 upgrade package and called for consistency on terrorism; both reaffirmed counterterrorism cooperation and reviewed their decade-long defence framework at the ASEAN-Plus meeting.

UK sees spike in Google Searches for emergency supplies after govt updates 'be ready checklist'

UK searches for emergency supplies surged after the government’s “Be Ready” campaign urged households to prepare for up to three days of disruption, with emergency-kit and wind-up-radio queries hitting peak Google Trends scores of 100, while emergency-candle and bunker searches rose more than 5,000%. The guidance recommends households stock essentials for service outages, not apocalypse preparation.

Cyclone Arnab kills 5, damages crops and infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh; CM Naidu announces relief

Cyclone Arnab killed five people and caused crop and infrastructure damage after crossing Andhra Pradesh early Wednesday, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said. Estimates show 15,000 power poles uprooted and crops damaged across 224,489 hectares, affecting 345,000 farmers across 14 districts. More than 28,000 people were evacuated; the storm weakened after landfall, while Odisha braced for rain.

Yogi proposes ‘Singapore City’ near Jewar airport

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath proposed a dedicated “Singapore City” and high-tech industrial township near Jewar’s Noida International Airport, as Singaporean investors showed interest in projects across logistics, semiconductors, data centres, green energy and hospitality. The proposal advances Uttar Pradesh’s $1-trillion economy ambition, supported by regional freight links and industrial land; the 14-member Singaporean delegation was led by the Singapore Business Federation.

2,048 degrees, 97 gold medals to be awarded at IIT-BHU’s 15th convocation on October 31

IIT-BHU will award 2,048 degrees and confer 97 gold medals at its 15th convocation on October 31 at Swatantrata Bhawan, with Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla as chief guest. Degrees include 1,106 BTech, 385 integrated dual, 322 MTech/MPharm and 182 PhD. Other honours include two silver medals, cash prizes and additional student recognition.

Money laundering case: ED attaches Azam Khan’s Jauhar University assets worth ₹1,170 cr

The Enforcement Directorate has attached Mohammad Ali Jauhar University’s land and buildings in Rampur, valued at about ₹1,170 crore, in a money-laundering probe involving minister Azam Khan and his trust. It alleges ₹426.46 crore in unexplained assets came from diverted government funds, contractors’ payments and donations. The university was built by a trust founded and controlled by Khan.

Fed FOMC meeting October 2026: Date, timing, expectations and where to watch Kevin Warsh's speech

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates at 3.75%–4% after October 27–28 FOMC meeting, with markets assigning less than a 10% chance of an increase; investors will focus on guidance about inflation and rate hikes. The decision is due Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET, followed by Chair Kevin Warsh’s briefing; both events stream online.

Spain train crash: Aerial footage shows derailed coaches after collision kills 64

At least 64 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided Wednesday in Spain’s Toledo province, with many others injured and carriages derailed, AP reported. One train struck the rear of another that had stopped as both traveled from Madrid toward Seville. The cause remains unknown; emergency crews responded, while Spanish and European leaders expressed condolences to victims’ families.

Theni jailbreak: All 17 escaped prisoners back in custody after arrest of remaining 4

All 17 prisoners who escaped Theni jail were recaptured Wednesday, ending a two-day manhunt, police said. Two were located by drones in forest near the jail, while brothers K. Thirupathy and K. Meenakshi Sundaram surrendered at Cumbum police station; 13 others were caught Tuesday. The inmates allegedly overpowered guards after one feigned a seizure, and nine prison staff were suspended.