Nagaon LS bypoll: Campaigning ends, BJP confident of wresting Congress seat

The Nagaon seat fell vacant in March this year after sitting Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party and joined the BJP

It’s about alliance victory, not seat-sharing: Akhilesh

In a social media post on Sunday, Yadav said, “When the objective is clear, hands join together; when the gaze is fixed on the destination, the journey becomes easy. The bigger issue is not how many seats the alliance gets or which seat goes to whom. The bigger issue is that we all must ensure the victory belongs to the alliance. Let me repeat: it is not about the seats, it is about the victory.”

English fast bowler announces retirement to protect his mental health: ‘It’s with sadness’

The 32-year-old took more than 500 wickets across formats in a 15-year career. He last played professional cricket in June earlier this year.

Iran will not hesitate to deliver a stronger blow than before?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran remains committed to both diplomacy and defending itself, warning that any renewed military confrontation would draw a stronger response. Speaking in Tehran on October 4, Araghchi said Iran remains ready to pursue what he called a “just and honourable solution” through diplomacy to end the war. He also highlighted recent meetings with neighbouring countries, particularly Gulf states, describing them as productive and friendly. Araghchi said Iran and its neighbours have begun a new trust-building process aimed at establishing peace, stability and security in the Persian Gulf through regional cooperation. 

Iran’s revenge strike is locked and loaded?

Fresh intelligence warnings have raised concerns over potential Iranian-linked attacks on U.S. military bases in Europe. According to reports, Israel warned Germany about possible threats to the Spangdahlem and Ramstein air bases, while RAF Fairford in Britain was also identified as a potential target. U.S. intelligence agencies and Western allies reportedly shared warnings with American military leaders in September. Classified assessments suggested drones could be used in any subsequent attacks. The warnings come amid heightened tensions involving Iran, Israel, Russia and the U.S. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards had previously warned over the use of British bases for strikes against Iranian territory.

Merz arrives in Kyiv with aid; back home, his party hits a new low

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv with fresh military and energy support for Ukraine as a new INSA poll showed his CDU/CSU alliance falling to a record-low 18 percent, while the AfD climbed to 30 percent. Merz was expected to announce €1 billion in military aid and advance a joint drone-production agreement during the visit. The trip came after major CDU setbacks in eastern Germany, where the AfD recorded strong results in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Merz continued to defend support for Ukraine and higher defence spending, while warning of alleged Russian hybrid attacks across Europe. Moscow dismissed Berlin’s claims as “nonsense.”

Houthi ‘revenge’ strike burns Aramco oil site in Riyadh

The Houthis claimed they struck Aramco facilities in Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones on October 3, saying the attack was retaliation for what they described as Saudi strikes on Sanaa. The group claimed its weapons hit their targets and sparked fires, while accusing Saudi forces of carrying out 60 airstrikes and missile attacks across Yemen within 24 hours. The reported escalation comes as Saudi-backed Yemeni forces prepare for a possible offensive against Houthi-held territory, potentially opening a new phase in the battle for the strategic Bab al-Mandeb gateway and intensifying threats around the Red Sea.

Kim oversees 1,000-km hypersonic missile test as Pyongyang claims Seoul

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a reported intermediate-range missile test as Pyongyang showcased what it described as a hypersonic strategic weapons system. North Korea’s KCNA said the missile was launched on October 3 and struck a target about 1,000 kilometres away in the sea, while South Korea said it detected a ballistic missile that flew more than 700 kilometres toward the East Sea. Kim Yo Jong claimed South Korea and Japan failed to fully track the missile, citing what Pyongyang described as a “wave-like trajectory mode.” The test came amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, while U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted his ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. 

Khushbu Sundar outraged with misuse of AI to create morphed Chuttamalle video of Janhvi Kapoor

Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor were featured in deepfake video of the Devara song. Earlier, Vijay Deverakonda and Chiranjeevi condemned it.

Fear of Mojtaba after IRGC’s occupation threat over Netanyahu visit?

Iranian state media says the UAE will release an unspecified number of Iranian prisoners and return them to Iran after efforts by an Iranian diplomatic and security delegation. The UAE has not publicly confirmed the releases or provided identities, detention grounds or a timetable. 