WORLD
‘Second Lady can speak for herself’: JD Vance dismisses Jen Psaki’s ‘save Usha’ joke
Vance’s comments came during an interview with Fox News after Psaki joked on a podcast that Usha Vance “needs to be saved” from her husband, also saying she found the Vice President “scarier” than President Donald Trump.
CITY
Rajasthan SDM ‘slapgate’ deepens as woman who filed complaint found not to be his legal wife
Soon after the video went viral, a woman named Deepika Vyas filed a police complaint identifying herself as Sharma’s wife. In her statement, she alleged that the petrol pump employees had misbehaved with her, prompting her husband’s reaction.
WORLD
'No self-respecting country acts under pressure': Putin hits back at new US oil sanctions
Putin said he had cautioned US President Donald Trump that the sanctions could disrupt global energy markets and lead to rising oil prices worldwide.
WORLD
Inside Trump’s White House overhaul: What rooms are changing in the East Wing and how
Trump’s renovation blueprint includes tearing down the section of the East Wing that houses the First Lady’s offices, several administrative workspaces, and visitor areas.
WORLD
Vanished treasures: Why stolen Louvre jewels worth $102 million may never be seen again
In what police have called one of the most audacious art crimes in decades, four thieves made off with eight priceless pieces from the museum’s Apollo Gallery in a heist lasting barely four minutes.
WORLD
Who is funding Donald Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom project? All you need to know
The president suggested that some anonymous donors were ready to give over $20 million to complete the project. However, the lack of transparency over donor identities has sparked concern that the contributions may amount to paying for political access.
WORLD
‘If they don’t honour the deal, they’ll be taken care of quickly’: Trump’s warning to Hamas amid fragile ceasefire
Addressing the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, Trump said his administration was giving the group a chance to “be good and straight”.
WORLD
'Work like a horse': Japan’s first woman prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s public statements over the years
Often compared to Britain’s former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, whom she calls her “political hero,” Takaichi has said her goal is to “become the Iron Lady.”
WORLD
Japan approves OTC ‘morning-after’ pill for first time, widening access to emergency contraception
The approval means women and girls in Japan will now be able to buy the “morning-after” pill without a doctor’s prescription, a change long demanded by women’s rights groups.
INDIA
Ladakh leaders to hold key talks with MHA on Oct 22 over statehood, Sixth Schedule demand
According to the Leh Apex Body, three members each from the Leh Apex Body (LAB), the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), and Ladakh’s Member of Parliament will attend the talks.
INDIA
Who is Pushpam Priya? The emerging Bihar leader who wears only black and a mask
Chaudhary, who launched The Plurals Party in 2020, says she wants to introduce a form of politics that transcends caste and religion, an idea she believes Bihar urgently needs.
INDIA
Indian tourists shun Turkey and Azerbaijan after Operation Sindoor, travel plunges up to 70%: Report
Between June and August 2025, only 20,631 Indians visited Azerbaijan, down from 69,576 during the same period in 2024, a fall of nearly 70%.
INDIA
Delhi air turns toxic on Diwali eve: AQI crosses 400 in several areas, experts warn of ‘severe’ pollution
Authorities have stepped up enforcement after the Supreme Court’s order on October 15 allowed only “green crackers” to be burst within limited hours: from 6 to 7 am and 8 to 10 pm on October 19 and 20.
INDIA
'Won't force anyone to participate': DK Shivakumar on Narayana Murthy, Sudha Murty opting out of Karnataka caste survey
The caste survey is part of the ongoing Social and Educational Survey being conducted by the Karnataka Backwards Classes Commission.
INDIA
Who is Satish Kumar Yadav? BJP’s candidate from RJD-dominated Raghopur seat, against Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar elections 2025
The elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. Earlier, the party had released two lists, the first with 71 names and the second with 12.
TRENDS
‘Ministers must be held accountable for shoddy, slow work’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw fires back at Karnataka govt
Her response came after Minister Santosh Lad questioned whether she would also criticise the Union government over issues like GST.
INDIA
From security guard to Rs 400 crore industrialist, meet Neeraj Singh who now enters Bihar poll arena from Sheohar
Neeraj Singh has been announced as the Jan Suraaj Party’s candidate from the Sheohar Assembly constituency.
INDIA
‘Won’t leave without ticket’: JD(U)’s Gopal Mandal stages sit-in outside Nitish Kumar’s residence | Watch
The Gopalpur legislator sat on the ground outside the CM’s house, demanding a meeting to secure his party ticket for the Gopalpur Assembly constituency.
WORLD
Who is Bipin Joshi? Last-known Hindu captive in Hamas custody confirmed dead
Joshi, then 22, had travelled from Nepal for an agricultural training programme at Kibbutz Alumim, a community near the Gaza border. He was the only non-Israeli and the only Hindu hostage believed to have been alive in Gaza.
WORLD
Afghanistan denies visas to Pakistan defence minister, ISI chief thrice in 3 days
The move follows a weekend of cross-border fighting triggered by Pakistani airstrikes targeting a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant inside Afghanistan.
WORLD
Violent protests rock Pakistan as forces crack down on Islamist group: All about TLP and its hardliner chief Saad Rizvi
Founded in 2015 by cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi, TLP is a far-right religious group rooted in the Barelvi school of Sunni Islam.
INDIA
What is the IRCTC hotel scam case involving Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court framed charges against Lalu Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi Yadav, setting the stage for a full-fledged trial. All three pleaded not guilty to the charges.
INDIA
Karur stampede case: Supreme Court orders CBI probe, forms 3-member panel led by ex-judge
The order follows petitions filed by Tamil actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and others seeking an independent investigation into the tragedy.
INDIA
‘Bihar is ready’: Chirag Paswan after NDA finalises seat-sharing deal; LJP(R) gets 29 seats
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan expressed confidence in the coalition’s prospects, saying Bihar is ready for another NDA government.
