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.

Ranveer Brar shares easy raw pumpkin halwa recipe: A dish that boosts immunity in changing weather

Chef Ranveer Brar shared raw pumpkin halwa for Dussehra, pairing a seasonal sweet with turmeric and ginger as winter begins. For two servings, grated pumpkin and turmeric are sautéed in ghee with cloves and cardamom, then cooked with jaggery, salt, pepper and dried ginger, and topped with pistachios. Brar is a renowned chef and MasterChef India judge.

Florida surpasses California as leading destination for new Green Card holders: Check key details

A federal judge ordered the Diversity Visa Lottery reopened for 2027, with registration starting November 1 for 30 days, restoring a route that drew 20 million applications in its last cycle. Florida surpassed California as the top destination for new Green Cards in 2024, as grants reached a decade-high 1.36 million. Congress created the lottery in 1990.

India’s Fastest Growing Construction Companies in 2026 Awarded!

Vneet S. Jaain and Manish Mohnot were named joint Construction World Persons of the Year 2026 at Mumbai’s 24th Global Awards on October 15. L&T was named largest and most profitable, while NCC, Kalpataru, Afcons, Cemindia, DRAIPL, Varindera, J. Kumar and Vascon featured among fastest-growing firms. The ceremony presented 45 honours and recognised ENR-ranked contractors.

Indian embassy in Italy issues advisory, urges citizens to avoid protest sites, crowded areas

India’s embassy in Italy urged nationals to avoid protest sites and crowds, exercise caution and follow local news after demonstrations over rising costs and poor public services turned violent. In Milan, police used tear gas and water cannons after shop vandalism; more than 60 people were checked. Similar unrest led to 28 arrests in northern cities.

The curious history behind different button placements on men’s and women’s shirts

Men’s and women’s shirts traditionally fasten on opposite sides: men’s buttons sit on the wearer’s right, women’s on the left. No definitive origin is known, though theories link women’s placement to maids dressing women and men’s to military needs. These explanations remain unproven. Convention has endured through manufacturing and fashion habits, though clothing may ignore distinctions.

Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

World No. 6 Elina Svitolina said she and Gael Monfils are ending their marriage, saying Russia’s war in Ukraine has taken an emotional toll and she needs to rediscover herself. She stressed there is no blame and their daughter Skai remains their priority. They married in 2021 and welcomed Skai in 2022; Monfils has retired.

ICE transfer Indian national to Oregon custody to face trial over fatal highway crash

Rajinder Kumar has returned to Oregon custody to face prosecution over a November 2025 tractor-trailer crash that killed two newlyweds, ICE said Monday. Indicted on two first-degree manslaughter counts, he allegedly jackknifed his truck across US Highway 20, where a Subaru collided with it. ICE says Kumar entered the US illegally from Mexico in 2022.

UK vigilantes confront Indian students during night patrol, tell them to ‘go home’

A self-styled UK vigilante group is accused of harassing Indian students and ordering them out of Meriden Park near Birmingham, drawing condemnation and police attention. The Chelmsley Wood Patriots claimed it was protecting women and children, while police said only officers have stop-and-search powers and disavowed the group. The students were pursuing master’s degrees.

Travel Watch: Planning a UK holiday? Northern England wants Indian travellers to go beyond London

Northern England is uniting to attract Indian travellers beyond London, promoting Manchester, Liverpool, Yorkshire, Cumbria and the North East. A joint mission met 150 buyers and media in Delhi and Mumbai, highlighting cricket, football, music, heritage and landscapes; November visits aim to convert interest into bookings. VisitBritain forecasts Indian visitors could contribute £1.5 billion to Britain by 2030.

WPL 2027 auction set for October 28 in Kochi, 146 players in the fray

The WPL 2027 auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi, with 146 players competing for 27 slots—20 domestic and seven overseas. Headliners include G Kamalini, Sneh Rana, Sophie Molineux and Chamari Athapaththu. UP Warriorz hold the largest purse, ₹3.75 crore, and have the most slots to fill; Molineux and Sophia Dunkley lead base prices at ₹50 lakh.

Tiger Shroff firing sparks outrage: Vidyut Jammwal urges police to prevent more attacks, RGV reacts

Mumbai Police said they have no record of prior threats against Tiger Shroff and are probing the shooting and a possible wider conspiracy. Three suspects were arrested aboard a train in Kota after a search; police are verifying an alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang link. Shroff escaped serious injury, but his driver and a bystander were hurt.

Mainpuri man fires at daughter for wanting to marry against family’s wishes, held

Police arrested a 45-year-old man in Mainpuri after he allegedly shot his 18-year-old daughter over her wish to marry a same-caste man, critically injuring her. Shot in the back of the head, she was transferred to Saifai Medical College; police recovered the illegal pistol. He reportedly also tried to shoot his wife and other daughters.