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Hamas returned 2 additional Israeli hostage bodies under the Gaza ceasefire, saying it needs more time and equipment to recover others. Israel continues verifying identities and warns fighting may resume if Hamas breaches the US-backed truce. Meanwhile, Gaza officials are identifying 90 Palestinian bodies returned by Israel in exchange for the hostage remains.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said higher US tariffs will have limited impact on India’s growth, noting the economy is largely domestic-driven. Speaking at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington, he added that an early resolution could boost growth. The RBI’s 6.8% FY26 growth forecast already factors in 50% punitive tariffs and global trade headwinds.
US President Donald Trump said PM Narendra Modi assured him that India would cease buying Russian oil to pressure Moscow amid the Ukraine conflict. Praising Modi as a great friend, Trump added that changes would take time. The US earlier criticized India’s oil imports from Russia, prompting Trump to impose 50% tariffs on India.
Ahmedabad has been officially recommended as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, pending final approval in November 2025. If selected, it will mark India’s second time hosting the Games. This move aligns with India’s broader Olympic ambitions for 2036 and promises economic, sporting, and cultural impact. Nigeria remains in contention though.
The Telangana government released ₹252.87 crore under the Indiramma housing scheme, benefiting over 22,000 recipients. So far this year, ₹2,233.21 crore has been disbursed. Funds were allocated based on construction stages—basement, roof, and slab level. Currently, around 2.18 lakh homes are under construction. Last month alone, ₹1,612 crore was disbursed.
An FIR has been filed against IPS officer Puran Kumar’s wife and three others in the suicide case of ASI Sandeep Kumar. The ASI left a note accusing Kumar’s family of corruption and harassment. The case has sparked controversy involving caste bias, extortion, and alleged gangster links, following two police suicides in Haryana.
Social media influencer Faizan Ansari filed an FIR against Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal in Gwalior, alleging her extravagant lifestyle claims are misleading and damage the city’s reputation. He also accused her of defaming her ex-boyfriend Balraj Singh. Tanya’s viral statements about luxury and travel have sparked memes, criticism, and now legal controversy.
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire following deadly clashes that killed dozens. The truce, requested by the Taliban, began at 6 pm, aiming to de-escalate rising tensions. Pakistan reported killing over 40 Taliban fighters; Kabul has yet to issue an official statement on the agreement.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court took suo motu cognizance of a caste humiliation case in Damoh, calling it a grave human rights violation. The court demanded strict action under the NSA, criticized inadequate charges, and warned such incidents threaten Hindu unity. Authorities were ordered to submit a status report by October 15.
Mythri Movie Makers’ upcoming film Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan, is described as a fresh, emotional, and profitable venture. Producers praised its unpredictable plot, timely completion, and emotional depth. They’re confident Dude will connect with both Telugu and Tamil audiences this Diwali and wished success to other festive releases as well.
Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas) released its first list of 14 candidates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls. Raju Tiwari will contest from Govindganj, and Hulas Pandey from Brahampur. The party will contest 29 seats as per NDA’s seat-sharing deal. Bihar votes on November 6 and 11; results will be declared on November 14.
From October 15 to 27, Delhi-NCR railway stations will temporarily stop selling platform tickets to manage crowd safety during Diwali and Chhath Puja. Special trains to Bihar have doubled this year, including more Vande Bharat trips, to handle increased passenger demand on major routes like Delhi-Patna and Delhi-Gaya.
Companies are replacing customer service staff with AI chatbots. This frustrates users, like some Airtel customers, who find the bots cannot understand complex problems. A survey shows 23% of U.S. adults are frustrated with chatbots, as they often provide irrelevant answers, forcing customers to seek human help for solutions.
RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav filed his nomination from Raghopur, declaring movable assets worth ₹6.12 crore and liabilities of ₹55.5 lakh. He also stated he has ₹1.5 lakh in cash and property worth ₹1.88 crore. His affidavit revealed he’s a Class IX pass-out from DPS RK Puram, Delhi, in the year 2006, highlighting his financial and educational […]
A Class 12 student in Jharkhand died after allegedly being slapped by her school principal for wearing slippers. The incident caused a month-long coma. Her family blames mental trauma for her death and demands action. Villagers protested by blocking a road for hours. Authorities have promised an investigation. The principal has not commented.