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Donald Trump’s Truth Social will let users bet on real-world events through a partnership with Crypto.com, covering politics, economics, and sports. The platform joins the growing “prediction market” trend regulated by the CFTC. Despite new ventures, Trump Media reported just $1.7 million in revenue and a $51.7 million loss in early 2025.
Israel carried out at least three airstrikes on Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “forceful strikes,” accusing Hamas of breaking the ceasefire. One strike hit near Shifa Hospital, with no casualties reported. Hamas postponed a planned hostage body handover, escalating tensions as Israel expanded its military control in Gaza.
US forces killed 14 people in strikes, destroying four alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. The attacks raise the death toll to at least 57 since September. Experts say the operations, targeting known traffickers, amount to extrajudicial killings under international law.
US military officials involved in Trump’s Latin America operations were asked to sign NDAs, source reported. The move, seen as unusual, limits transparency over a growing military buildup that Venezuela fears could lead to invasion. The Pentagon’s deployment of the Gerald Ford carrier group has fueled concerns about secrecy and mission intent.
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confer the Padma Shri posthumously on late actor Satish Shah. In a letter, FWICE hailed Shah’s four-decade career, versatility, and compassion, calling him a beloved artist who brought joy to millions and supported numerous welfare initiatives in the industry.
Hurricane Melissa became the 1st-ever Category 5 storm to hit Jamaica, packing winds of 185 mph, the US National Hurricane Center said. The storm caused severe flooding and destruction, threatening residents and 25,000 tourists. Authorities ordered mass evacuations, warning of power outages, transport collapse, and landslides as torrential rains lashed the island.
The Ministry of External Affairs has announced that the Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, will visit India for 3 days. He will meet External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to discuss the amid Kashmir issue in Pahalgam. Cyprus is one of the biggest supporters of India, and talks will be held at the Indian Council of […]
For the first time in over 50 years, Delhi conducted cloud seeding with IIT-Kanpur to improve air quality, though no rain was recorded. Light drizzle occurred in Noida and Greater Noida. PM2.5 and PM10 levels dropped slightly at test sites. While BJP praised the initiative, AAP mocked it, and experts called it a temporary pollution-control […]
Former India wicketkeeper and Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel has invested in SportzEngage Technology, an AI-powered sports analytics startup. Joining investor Kunal Sinha, Patel aims to boost innovation in sports data and performance analysis. The Bengaluru-based venture focuses on enhancing strategy and decision-making through AI.
Tamil actor Ravi Mohan’s debut production, ‘Bro Code,’ co-starring SJ Suryah, faced legal trouble after Indospirit Beverages claimed rights to the name. The Delhi High Court restrained the Tamil Nadu-based studio from using the title, citing brand confusion, while allowing production to continue pending a final verdict.
The NDMA has activated its cell broadcast alert system across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as Cyclone Montha nears landfall. The initiative aims to deliver real-time cyclone warnings directly to mobile phones, ensuring timely communication of safety information and enabling residents in vulnerable coastal areas of both states to take precautionary measures.
Two people were killed and ten injured when a private sleeper bus caught fire after hitting a high-tension power line near Manoharpur on the Jaipur-Delhi highway. The bus, carrying over 50 laborers from Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit to a brick kiln, ignited after household items and gas cylinders on the roof touched an 11 kV line.
Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy announced that 427 Maoists, including senior leaders, have surrendered this year, marking a major success in anti-Maoist operations. Among them are two Central Committee and eight State Committee members. With only 64 Maoists from Telangana still active, the DGP urged others to abandon violence and join mainstream society.
Severe Cyclone Montha has begun landfall between Machilipatnam and Kakinada, unleashing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding threats across Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have banned vehicle movement, imposed night curfew in seven districts, and suspended train services. Over 30,000 people are being evacuated as ODRAF, NDRF, and fire service teams rescue operations.
Ravi Teja’s ‘Mass Jathara,’ directed by debutant Bhanu Bogavarapu and starring Sreeleela, premieres on October 31. The film uniquely casts Ravi Teja as a railway cop, exploring the profession’s challenges with a commercial touch. The lead pair’s chemistry and romance are designed with a messy vibe, evoking memories of ‘Gang Leader.’