Canada announces new penalties for immigration consultants, unauthorized advisers

Canada introduced penalties of up to C$1.5 million for immigration and citizenship representatives who break the law, including unauthorized paid advice and false or misleading submissions. Effective October 28, the rules cover consultants and lawyers, with higher fines for repeat violations. IRCC will publish offenders’ names in a 2027 registry to help curb fraud and exploitation.

Ilhan Omar's alleged brother and ex-husband called himself ‘gay man’ in academic paper

Elmi’s paper describing himself as “a gay man of the East African diaspora” has renewed scrutiny of his marriage to Rep. Ilhan Omar, amid unproven allegations that he was her brother and the marriage enabled immigration fraud. Omar denies wrongdoing, while federal authorities investigate the allegations; a 2016 inquiry reportedly stalled over statute-of-limitations concerns.

After nearly a decade making vaccines, North Carolina scientist left research and co-founded farm

Red-Tailed Farm shows pasture-based farming can diversify production, connect growers with consumers, and affect soil health—but only with careful management. In Burgaw, North Carolina, Julian Janies and Gregory run a 14-acre farm, rotating poultry and pigs alongside laying hens, and sell through farmers’ markets. Janies left vaccine research in 2013 to pursue farming.

Excavated roads, unfinished civil works and more: Cops flag traffic congestion causes in East Delhi

Delhi Traffic Police has urged East Delhi’s magistrate to coordinate action on debris, unfinished roadworks and damaged surfaces around Gandhi Nagar, Geeta Colony, Kanti Nagar and Jheel Khurenja, warning of congestion, dust and safety risks. An October 15 inspection documented narrowed carriageways, blocked footpaths and vulnerable pedestrians, prompting a requested joint inspection by civic and utility agencies.

Thane court sentences man to 10 years' RI for stabbing estranged wife

A Thane court sentenced autorickshaw driver Nazim Daud Khan, 32, to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder his estranged wife and stabbing a man who intervened in a 2021 knife attack that left her permanently disabled in both hands. He also received a concurrent two-year term and fines, with compensation ordered for both victims; the couple had separated after abuse.

WR to demolish remaining structures at Bandra’s Garib Nagar to pave way for rail infra

Western Railway began demolishing 94 remaining structures at Garib Nagar, Bandra East, on Friday, after MMRDA rehoused all eligible families, clearing land for rail upgrades under a Bombay High Court order. Planned works include an eighth platform, expanded stabling and maintenance facilities, and passenger areas. Structures remained during May’s drive, which removed 400-plus encroachments.

Bhushan Kumar backs Rishab Shetty’s 2-part film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, shoot begins in 2027

Rishab Shetty will portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in *The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj*, a two-part historical epic directed by Sandeep Singh and backed by Bhushan Kumar, with filming expected in early 2027. The saga will chart Shivaji’s battles, sacrifices and vision of Swarajya, highlighting lesser-known episodes. T-Series and Legend Studios are producing it.

Rahul Gandhi backs IDBI Bank staff, questions sale to Canadian firm

Rahul Gandhi expressed solidarity with IDBI Bank employees, criticizing government plans to sell a 60.72% stake and transfer management control to Canada’s Fairfax for ₹52,878.08 crore. He questioned selling a profitable public lender and warned privatization could end SC/ST/OBC reservation protections. Cabinet approved the deal in October, after state capital injections helped reduce non-performing loans.

In Indiana’s White County, Lois Farris spent her life caring for family farmland

Lois Farris’s 400-acre Indiana farm is being restored as prairie, savanna and wetlands under a 2005 plan secured through her bequest to NICHES Land Trust. Since acquiring it in 2022, NICHES and partners have treated 175 acres and removed invasive plants, with further habitat restoration planned. The land had been in her family for generations.

South Korea to prosecute students cheating with smart glasses

South Korea plans criminal charges against students caught cheating on entrance exams with smart glasses and will extend exam bans from one year to three, though changes likely will not apply next month. Safeguards include staff tasked with spotting suspicious eyewear, following three cases at Seoul universities. The high-stakes Suneung is a gateway to top universities.

Man assaulted with sticks and batons over old rivalry in Gurugram, 3 arrested

Three men were arrested in Gurugram for allegedly attacking a man with sticks and batons over an old rivalry, with police recovering a motorcycle, scooter and stick allegedly used in assault. The October 22 attack followed the suspects stopping the complainant’s vehicle under the pretext of asking directions. Police said two suspects had prior cases.

'One person using AI can do the work of 10': Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns of job risks

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warned AI could let one skilled worker do work once handled by 10, sparking debate over jobs and education; he said it would not eliminate 90% of computer-based workers. Commenters questioned skills, university choices, costs and whether companies will realize gains. Vembu said lower costs could broaden hiring, but the transition may be painful.

Know Your Neighbourhood: The story behind the name of Bandra, Bollywood's favourite address

Bandra’s name has no confirmed origin, but is commonly linked to Persian “bandar” or “bunder,” meaning port, while another theory derives it from Marathi “vandre,” or monkey. Portuguese records included Bandora and Pandara; railway officials standardized “Bandra” in the late 19th century. Koli villages later passed through Portuguese and British rule, gaining municipal status in 1876.

In Sandy Springs, Georgia, Peggy Miles helped protect her family’s 26-acre woodland

Peggy Miles helped protect her family’s 24-acre woodland in Sandy Springs from development, creating Lost Corner Preserve, a public space for recreation, education and history. Opened in 2016, the park features forest trails, gardens, greenhouse, bee yards and a community building. Conservation groups and the city completed the effort after Miles’s death in 2008.

NASA captures nighttime image of Cyclone Arnab two days before it battered Andhra

NASA’s NOAA-20 satellite captured a nighttime image of Cyclone Arnab over the Bay of Bengal on October 27, two days before it made landfall on Andhra Pradesh’s coast, where winds reached 130 km/h. Arnab flooded homes and fields, disrupted services and prompted more than 10,000 evacuations; it formed during El Niño, despite research linking the pattern to fewer, weaker regional cyclones.

Outgoing and incoming IAF chiefs to receive guard of honour at Race Course Station amid eviction row

Race Course Air Force Station will host first-time guard-of-honour ceremonies for outgoing IAF chief AP Singh on October 31 and incoming chief Ashutosh Dixit on November 1. The ceremonies shift from Air Headquarters as the Centre reclaims land, closing the station’s sports complex and cancelling Singh’s farewell golf event. The 1940s complex includes a golf course.

Woman who secretly returned from UK without informing family found dead in Pune

An Indian woman whose family believed she was studying in London was found dead in a rented Pune apartment after food-delivery transactions pointed to India, police said. Mugdha Deshmukh, 34, had secretly returned in August after leaving for an MBA. Her body showed no visible injuries; investigators preserved viscera to determine the cause of death.

Graceland began as Elvis Presley’s $102,500 purchase in 1957

Graceland has grown from Elvis Presley’s private home into a cultural destination, welcoming over 20 million visitors since 1982. Exhibitions, museums, restaurants, aircraft and a 450-room hotel attract guests, while Elvis Week gathers fans. Designations affirm its importance. Presley bought the estate in 1957 for $102,500; following his death in 1977, it opened to the public.

Madras HC issues notice on PIL seeking probe into Saurav Das' identity, social media ban

The Madras High Court sought responses to a plea for an investigation into Cockroach Janata Party co-founder Saurav Das’s nationality and background, and restrictions on his social media accounts over alleged remarks against the judiciary. The petition seeks passport and Aadhaar cancellation if he is found foreign. The bench questioned documents and listed the case for a hearing in six weeks.

Fish oil supplements for brain health: Study challenges common assumptions about memory benefits

Omega-3 supplements showed no cognitive advantage in a study and are not proven to prevent Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, prompting experts to caution against relying on them for brain health. This does not negate omega-3’s value in fish, walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds; health benefits come from exercise, sleep, mental activity and managing conditions.

Our fav looks from Sunita Kapoor's Karwa Chauth party and how to recreate them

Celebrity guests at Sunita Kapoor’s Karwa Chauth party offered festivewear inspiration, with looks—from Shilpa Shetty’s pink-and-green saree and Mira Rajput’s champagne-gold drape to Anshula Kapoor’s red ensemble, Maheep Kapoor’s embroidered suit and Neelam Kothari’s emerald-green outfit. Their styling can be recreated through colour pairings, dupattas and jewellery. The celebration was held October 29.

Don't Trouble The Trouble quietly streams on Netflix after unimpressive theatrical run

Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu debut, Don’t Trouble The Trouble, began streaming on Netflix in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, 28 days after its October 2 release. Despite praise from Tollywood stars, it grossed ₹5.21 crore worldwide and drew lukewarm reviews; Fahadh plays an ambulance driver who plans a child’s kidnapping to pay a gangster.

Julia Butterfly Hill's 738-day fight to save an ancient redwood

Julia Butterfly Hill’s protest secured Luna, a 1,000-year-old redwood, and almost three acres around it from logging; access remains restricted because visitors must cross private land and could erode soil or damage roots. Hill climbed the tree in 1997 and descended in 1999 after Pacific Lumber agreed to preserve it. Sanctuary Forest monitors the agreement.

Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla to ring in the New Year 2027 at Goa's new music festival Home

Goa’s Home festival will bring Arijit Singh and Karan Aujla together as co-headliners for the first time, with 30 artists performing at Vagator on December 29–30. The event aims to revive live music and put Indian talent centre stage; tickets will be sold through thumpN and District by Zomato, with presale beginning October 31.

Karnataka Board SSLC, 2nd PUC Exam 2027 Datesheet: KSEAB Class 10, 12 timetable released

KSEAB has released Karnataka SSLC and 2nd PUC 2027 schedules. SSLC Exam 1 runs March 22–April 5, while PUC 2 Exam 1 is February 27–March 18; both are morning exams. PUC 2 Exam 2 runs May 3–15. SSLC papers end at 1:15 pm, with extra time for students with disabilities; 2025 exams took place in March.

Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi clarifies, says his SIR remarks were misinterpreted

Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi clarified Friday that remarks interpreted as endorsing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) did not validate it, reaffirming opposition to removing eligible voters. He said Congress thwarted alleged Form 7 attempts to delete its supporters; the BJP had used his comments to accuse Congress of contradicting Rahul Gandhi’s anti-SIR stance.

Parineeti Chopra opens Karwa Chauth fast at 35,000 feet, shares video from plane with Raghav Chadha

Parineeti Chopra celebrated Karwa Chauth with husband Raghav Chadha aboard a flight at 35,000 feet, sharing a video of them spotting the moon before he helped her break her fast. She praised him, saying the festival could be celebrated wherever they were. The mid-air ritual echoed Priyanka Chopra’s story; Parineeti and Raghav married in 2023.

Top US Labor Department official issues stern warning after Microsoft layoffs

Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees as a federal labor official warned it not to use visa programs to undercut American workers. The offer covers eligible staff in participating US, Indian, Canadian and UK teams, with participation shaped by business needs. The warning comes amid H-1B scrutiny and a federal pause in Microsoft’s green-card processing.

Good TVs don't have to be expensive. These 5 options under ₹40,000 bring more for your money

TVs under ₹40,000 offer 4K screens, QLED and QD-Mini LED displays, platforms and gaming-oriented features, with five options from Samsung, Lumio, LG, Xiaomi and Hisense covering 43- to 55-inch sizes. Feedback praises picture quality and value, but flags mixed performance, sound, app availability and installation. Screen space, display technology and streaming compatibility should guide selection.

Primary school teachers seek inclusion in legislative council electoral roll

More than 2.5 million primary and upper-primary teachers are barred from voting in legislative council teachers’ constituencies, as organisations renew calls for inclusion. Rules across six states enfranchise secondary and higher-education teachers, limiting representation of foundational education.