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Australia stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a dominant 10-wicket win over Bangladesh. Continuing their legacy, they’ve reached the semis in all but the 1983 edition (third place). In the 13 editions since 1973, Australia has clinched 7 titles and finished runners-up twice, cementing their status as a cricket powerhouse.
President Trump announced he will meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy today at the White House to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, following a productive call with Vladimir Putin. Trump said he aims to make the conflict his ninth resolved war, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set for follow-up talks with Russian officials.
US President Donald Trump said he’ll meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary to seek an end to the Ukraine war, following a two-hour call. High-level talks led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio will precede the summit. Trump discussed potential trade ties post-war and plans to brief Ukrainian President Zelenskiy on the conversation.
President Donald Trump warned that if Hamas continues killing inside Gaza, violating the ceasefire he helped broker with Israel, the United States would retaliate. In a Thursday social‑media post he wrote, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them,” signaling a potential serious […]
Protests in Peru led by youth turned deadly, killing 1 and injuring over 100, including officers and reporters. Sparked by demands for fair wages, the unrest has grown into anger over corruption and insecurity under the 7th president. Authorities are investigating the shooting death of 32-year-old activist Eduardo during violent Lima demonstrations.
Assam will seek a fast-track court trial in singer Zubeen Garg’s death case, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. A special prosecutor will be appointed, and an SIT chargesheet is expected by November. An Assam police team will visit Singapore on October 21 for investigations. A memorial in Garg’s honour is also being planned.
Alyssa Healy’s unbeaten 113 and Phoebe Litchfield’s 84 powered Australia to a record 10-wicket win over Bangladesh, sealing a Women’s World Cup semi-final berth. Their 202-run stand marked the highest unbroken chase in tournament history. Earlier, Alana King’s 2 for 18 restricted Bangladesh to 198 for 9 despite Sobhana Mostary’s fighting 66.
The Congress announced 48 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections despite an unresolved seat-sharing impasse with the RJD. Notable names include Jayesh Mangal Singh, Amit Giri, and Abhishek Ranjan. The elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with vote counting scheduled for November 14, the Election Commission said.
US President Donald Trump said the ongoing government shutdown offers a chance to permanently eliminate “Democrat programs,” with a list of closures set to be announced today, Friday. He claimed Democrats are suffering due to the shutdown, adding that programs opposed by his administration are being closed and will not be allowed to return.
In a major blow to Naxalism, 78 Maoists, including 43 women and top leaders, surrendered in Chhattisgarh. They handed over 39 weapons, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology and praising state rehabilitation schemes. With this, nearly 2,000 Naxals have surrendered since BJP came to power. CM Sai declared Naxalism is collapsing.
Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, filed his nomination from Mahua for Bihar Assembly Election 2025 under Jan Shakti Janata Dal. His sister, Rohini Acharya, sent warm wishes. Returning to his old constituency, Tej Pratap emphasized family blessings. The Mahua seat now sees a high-stakes battle, drawing significant attention across Bihar.
Megastar Chiranjeevi, 70, may romance 32-year-old Malavika Mohanan in his upcoming film Mega 158, directed by Bobby Kolli. This potential 38-year age gap has sparked renewed debate on senior actors pairing with much younger actresses. Malavika is reportedly in talks, and if confirmed, the casting could stir significant buzz among fans and film circles.
A 13-year-old boy in Lucknow died suddenly while playing the mobile game Free Fire. His sister initially thought he was sleeping. This case highlights “Sudden Gamer Death,” a rare phenomenon documented in global research. Studies link prolonged gaming sessions to severe health risks like pulmonary embolism and cardiac arrest, especially without adequate breaks.
Rohit Sharma is just 10 runs away from becoming the first Indian to score 1000 runs against Australia in Australia. He’ll achieve the feat during his 500th international match in the upcoming ODI. Virat Kohli, with 802 runs, is 198 runs behind. Rohit’s performance could set a new benchmark for Indian batters down under.
Once a celebrity hairstylist to Bollywood stars, Jawed Habib now faces serious allegations of running a multi-crore cryptocurrency scam. Accused of defrauding over 100 investors through Follicle Global Company, he’s also known for past controversies, including a viral spitting incident. FIRs, lookout notices, and ongoing investigations have changed his public image.