October 2026
Sports
Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India’s Most Successful Women’s Captain
Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as India’s women’s cricket captain, ending a historic reign marked by global triumphs and inspiring leadership that transformed the sport’s stature.
World
U.S. Arrests California Woman Accused of Spying for China, Targeting Taiwan Leader’s Son
U.S. arrested California woman Wanying Zhang for spying on Taiwan President’s son at China’s behest, charging her with espionage and acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
World
UN Chief Guterres Meets Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Discusses Global & Regional Issues
UN chief Antonio Guterres met Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, discussing Kashmir, regional security, climate resilience, and global cooperation during his three‑day visit.
World
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & Turkiye Agree on Rapid Force Deployment
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye agreed on rapid deployment of forces in Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Defence Alliance, reinforcing collective defence amid regional tensions.
World
Israel Puts Military on High Alert Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
Israel placed its military on high alert ahead of October 7 anniversary, warning Hamas against attacks in Gaza and vowing heavy retaliation if forces are harmed.
World
Bulgarian PM Confirms Drone Strikes on Two Commercial Vessels in Black Sea
Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev confirmed two ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea EEZ, with one vessel sinking and crew fate still uncertain.
World
Ex‑Spy Chief August Hanning Arrested in Germany on Treason Charges
Germany arrested ex‑BND chief August Hanning on suspicion of treason and espionage, accused of passing state secrets to a foreign service, sparking security concerns.
National
Rahul Gandhi Vows Action Against Modi, Shah, Bhagwat & CEC Over ‘Treason’ Allegations
Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi, Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat, and CEC Gyanesh Kumar of “treason” during INDIA bloc’s ECI protest march, vowing accountability for alleged vote theft.
National
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Named Next Chief of Air Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will succeed Amar Preet Singh as India’s 29th Chief of Air Staff, assuming charge on October 31, 2026.
Education
Haryana PRT Teacher Vacancy: High Court Ruling on Certificates
Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling on certificate eligibility in Haryana PRT recruitment highlights why prescribed conditions must be met by all candidates.