British tourist sexually harassed in Kerala's Varkala, dress torn, video helps police arrest man

A British tourist alleged she was sexually harassed and her dress torn by a man in Varkala, Kerala, around 1:30 am Monday. Police arrested Shahad after video evidence helped identify him; the woman had sought refuge with tourists, who intervened, before filing a complaint. Separately, Portuguese traveller Ana said kindness in India eased safety fears.

Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Aramco site, oilfield, Riyadh and Abha airports

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said Monday they had carried out multiple attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy, airport and military infrastructure, including an Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Shaybah oilfield, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha airport, Reuters reported. The named targets span oil and aviation sites, against the backdrop of the Houthis’ alignment with Iran.

Asian Para Games: Nishad’s leap of faith as India open with four gold

Nishad Kumar opened India’s athletics gold tally at the 2026 Asian Para Games, winning the T47 long jump with 7.11m on debut. Rinku Hooda and Soumya added javelin and 1,500m golds as India finished the opening day fourth with 11 medals. A two-time Paralympic high-jump silver medallist, Nishad drew inspiration from American double champion Roderick Townsend-Roberts.

Jailer 2 box office collection day 5: Rajinikanth film collects ₹239 crore crore on 1st Monday

Rajinikanth’s sequel *Jailer 2* earned ₹39.95 crore net in India on Monday, lifting its domestic total to ₹239.85 crore and making it 2026’s highest-grossing Tamil film. Despite a weekday dip after an opening weekend of about ₹199 crore, it drew 48.8% occupancy, with Tamil-language collections leading. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film continues Tiger Muthuvel Pandian’s story.

Security tightened for Dussehra in Delhi-NCR, crowd management and traffic plan in place

More than 13,000 police personnel will secure Dussehra celebrations across Delhi-NCR, with heightened vigilance at temples, processions and crowded venues, authorities said. Delhi will deploy 10,000 officers; Gurugram has assigned 2,200 to 66 Ravan Dahan sites and 17 processions, while Faridabad has arranged 1,200. Traffic control and emergency response are priorities as festive crowds swell.

Private jet carrying Donnie Wahlberg skids off Las Vegas runway, crashes into fence

Donnie Wahlberg and seven others escaped injury when his Dassault Falcon 50 aborted takeoff at Las Vegas airport Sunday, ran out of runway and slid into a fence. The flight had eight aboard and was bound for Toronto; Wahlberg credited the pilots with averting disaster, thanked emergency crews and said all were safe, while officials reported no injuries.

Carrefour CEO says 50 stores and over 1,500 shops damaged during riots in France

Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard said 50 stores were targeted during Saturday’s riots across France, condemning the violence and urging stronger protection and faster compensation for businesses. Around 1,500 other shops were damaged, with repairs expected to exceed €10 million. Protests over rising living costs and declining public services escalated into looting and clashes in several cities.

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke targets PM Modi over extended custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka remained defiant after five days in jail, as their remand was extended by two days for entering Jantar Mantar while waving the Tricolour. Dipke accused authorities of delaying bail and suppressing dissent; the leaders were detained after protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

SpaceX stock may stay flat through 2027 despite 92% revenue growth and AI expansion

SpaceX’s $1.77 trillion IPO valuation and 68 price-to-sales ratio may cap share gains through 2027, despite rapid growth, with The Motley Fool expecting the stock to remain near current levels. Revenue rose 92% to $7.8 billion, while AI sales surged 213%, supported by infrastructure deals and expansion plans. Its reusable rockets and Starlink underpin its ambitions.

Will my child still learn to think? An old parental worry gets a new twist with AI

AI literacy, not avoidance, is essential: children should learn how AI works, verify confident answers and recognise bias. The Global Learning Foundation AI Olympiad 2026 offers Grades 3–10 a 60-minute national exam with age-appropriate topics and validated materials. Individual students take it online November 29; schools host earlier. The initiative complements CBSE’s new AI curriculum.

Ranji Trophy: Zeeshan Ansari spins UP into command vs Goa

Zeeshan Ansari’s 5/45 bowled Goa out for 164, giving Uttar Pradesh a 38-run first-innings lead and control of their Ranji match; UP reached 102/4 by stumps, stretching their advantage to 140. Aryan Juyal’s unbeaten 60 steadied a shaky second innings after Yash Kasvankar struck twice early. Earlier, Rinku Singh’s 118 lifted UP to 204.

Uttarakhand minister confronts Daler Mehndi on stage, alleges singer was drinking alcohol

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Daler Mehndi’s performance at Kunjapuri fair in Tehri on Sunday, reportedly alleging the singer was performing under alcohol’s influence. Viral footage shows Uniyal criticizing Mehndi and telling him to respect attendees, while Mehndi asks him to leave; Hindustan Times could not verify the video. Mehndi’s hits include “Tunak Tunak Tun.”

Arab voters could hold key to Netanyahu's future in Israel election

Palestinian leaders are urging Israel’s Arab minority to vote heavily next week, hoping to help unseat Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government. Polls project turnout rising to 63%, while former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc is short of a Knesset majority and may need Arab support, despite rejecting coalition ties. The election follows the 2023 Hamas attack.

Nepal blocks Ayushmann Khurrana’s Udta Teer, denies permission for public screening

Nepal bars public screenings of Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan’s *Udta Teer* after the censor board found its production violated Section 8(3) of the National Cinema Act; officials have not disclosed why. Directed by debutant Akash A Kaushik, the spy comedy follows Pakistani agent Bilal, who loses his memory and mistakes himself for an Indian spy.

How to make T20 a batters-only spectacle

Rain washed out the fifth India–West Indies T20I in Bengaluru, leaving the series shared and halting a six-heavy spectacle that had produced 98 sixes in 981 balls. The author argues cricket is racing toward a batter-first, bowler-agnostic future, satirically proposing flatter pitches, smaller boundaries and robotic bowlers. Recent MCC and ICC rule changes, too, reinforce the perceived imbalance.

Man, 57, jumps onto metro tracks at Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, dies

A 57-year-old man died after allegedly jumping before an approaching train at Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar Metro station Monday morning, police said. CCTV showed him leap from platform 1 at 8:41 a.m.; officers recovered a suicide note and PAN card and informed family. He was an LIC agent living in Kotla Mubarakpur. Mental-health helplines offer support.

Alld HC asks JTRI to train magistrates on scrutiny of remand pleas

Allahabad High Court ordered JTRI, Lucknow, to train magistrates to scrutinize arrest and remand papers, warning routine approvals threaten constitutional liberty and may invite administrative action. It freed Arvind Pandey in a cyber-fraud case after the arrest memo omitted grounds, evidence, witnesses and next-of-kin details, stressing magistrates’ duty to safeguard rights under Articles 21 and 22.

Kashi prepares for Oct 22 air show: Vns walls to depict scenes of Ganga Ghats from airport to Namo Ghat

Varanasi is decorating the Babatpur Airport–Namo Ghat route with murals, motif lighting and illuminated streets for the October 22, 24 and 25 air show, while adding ghat signage, public-address systems, toilets and medical support for visitors. To reduce bird-strike risks, meat sales within 20–30 kilometres of Namo Ghat are banned October 19–26; the designs celebrate Kashi’s heritage.

Han Ji Min's harasser also stalked Choi Jung Hoon; woman fined 11 million won across 2 cases

A woman fined 6 million won for threatening actor Han Ji Min had already received a 5 million won fine for stalking her boyfriend, Jannabi singer Choi Jung Hoon, bringing total penalties to 11 million won. Her abuse followed the couple’s August 2024 relationship announcement, including threats, abusive posts and unwanted contact; the stalking ruling is final.

US Supreme Court snubs bid to revive plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind

The US Supreme Court declined to revive a 2024 agreement under which September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed would plead guilty to avoid execution, upholding former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to cancel it. Two co-defendants’ appeals were also rejected, leaving the men facing possible death sentences; their Guantanamo military trial is scheduled for June 2028, after decades of legal gridlock.

Delhi records month's lowest minimum temperature, AQI likely to turn 'poor'

Delhi recorded its coldest minimum temperature of the month so far on Monday, at 17.1°C—1.3 degrees below normal—while average AQI remained moderate at 139, with pollution forecast to reach poor levels from October 21. The maximum was 31.7°C. Unfavourable winds may impede pollutant dispersal; satellite data detected 98 stubble-burning events across six states.

On camera, Tiger Shroff shooting suspects seen rushing to catch train in Surat before arrest in Kota

Surat CCTV helped police arrest three suspects in Kota on Monday over the shooting of actor Tiger Shroff; he escaped unharmed after motorcycle-borne assailants fired at him in Mumbai. Footage showed the men rushing to board a train after travelling from Mumbai to Surat by road. They were detained aboard the Pune-Jaipur Express; their identities and alleged roles remain under investigation.

Ranji Trophy: Saharan, Arora centuries put Punjab on top

Punjab seized control of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B clash with Chhattisgarh, reducing the visitors to 72/5 at stumps on Day 2 after posting 456 and moving 384 runs ahead. Captain Uday Saharan’s 161 and Salil Arora’s 107 powered the innings, before left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar took 5/21. Chhattisgarh now face a major first-innings fight.

SP to release UP poll manifesto on Constitution Day: Akhilesh

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav will unveil the party’s 2027 Uttar Pradesh manifesto on Constitution Day, November 26, as “Sattais ka Sankalp” and “PDA ka Pranpatra,” pledging to represent youth, backward classes, Dalits and minorities. Despite unresolved Congress seat-sharing talks, it is preparing manifestos for all 75 districts, while benefits include women’s pensions and free electricity.

Jalen Hurts out for season as ‘multiple blood clots’ in Philadelphia Eagles QB's lungs

Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the season after doctors found multiple pulmonary blood clots, including bilateral emboli, with treatment expected to last at least three months. Though stable and without functional limitations, the Eagles quarterback cannot play while receiving anticoagulation therapy. Further testing followed an initial diagnosis of a superficial calf clot.

UN food agency cuts Gaza aid by a third, 5 lakh people lose monthly support

Funding shortages have forced WFP to cut food assistance in Gaza by one-third, leaving roughly 500,000 without monthly support as winter approaches. This month, aid reaches 1.1 million, down from 1.6 million, as food parcels, cash assistance and hot meals are reduced. WFP needs $450 million over six months, while reconstruction and recovery remain stalled.

Merit, not influence, must guide public recruitment: SC judge

Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath said fair public recruitment is vital to constitutional equality, urging selection commissions to protect merit and keep appointments free of influence or favouritism. At UPPSC in Prayagraj, he said Article 16’s promise of equal opportunity becomes meaningful through impartial selection, sustaining candidates’ trust. He praised its transparent selection procedures.

Kayem Foods recall: USDA recalls hot dogs, deli meat and bacon nationwide

USDA announced Kayem Foods’ recall of 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry after possible unsafe-temperature storage. Hot dogs, deli meats, bacon and sausages are among items distributed nationwide, with some sent to Hong Kong; no illnesses are confirmed, and consumers should discard or return affected products. The recall followed a customer report of warm deliveries.

Salman Khan to miss upcoming Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar, Rohit Shetty to take over hosting duties

Salman Khan will skip the next Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar, with Rohit Shetty taking over after Khan announced his absence, reportedly due to work commitments. The change comes amid purported gang threats linked to an attack on Tiger Shroff, which led to heightened security at Khan’s residence; Shetty previously hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi.

OdorCrush Reviews: In-Depth Look at OdorCrush’s Benefits, and Real Results

OdorCrush is marketed as a washer-cleaning tablet that claims to remove odor-causing buildup, residue and pet grime, helping laundry smell fresher. Its enzyme, oxygen-bleach and citric-acid formula purportedly targets biofilm and mineral deposits; the article recommends one tablet in an empty hot cycle every two weeks. The brand-created paid article urges readers to verify its claims.