October 2026
World
Macron Warns France’s October 31 Protests Could Turn Risky Amid Unrest
Emmanuel Macron has warned that France’s October 31 protests could become risky after authorities underestimated the scale of recent demonstrations. Officials plan to keep protest routes outside city centres.
World
UK PM Andy Burnham Backs ‘Earned Settlement’ Plan: What It Means for Indian Migrants
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backed the principle of earned settlement, under which migrants’ eligibility for permanent residence could depend on factors such as income and immigration compliance. Indian nationals may be affected by any final changes.
National
Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Arrested in Alleged ₹100-Crore Private Schools Scam
Former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has been arrested in an alleged ₹100-crore private schools fund collection case after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea.
National
Rajnath Singh to Lead India at ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in the Philippines
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead India’s delegation at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Cebu, Philippines, on October 28–29, with regional security and defence partnerships on the agenda.
Sports
Nepal Premier League 2026 Begins: Eight Teams Compete for T20 Cricket Glory
The Nepal Premier League’s third season begins in Kirtipur with eight franchises competing until November 21. ICC recognition, DRS technology and international stars headline the 2026 edition.
Sports
Ishan Kishan Ruled Out of Third T20I Against New Zealand Due to Injury
Ishan Kishan will miss the third T20I against New Zealand after suffering a right adductor strain in the series opener. India are resting the wicketkeeper-batter as a precaution.
Sports
Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma Shine as India Seal ODI Series Win Over Zimbabwe
Centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma, including a record-breaking 153-run fifth-wicket partnership, powered India to a 121-run win over Zimbabwe and an unassailable 2-0 ODI series lead.
Sports
India Develops ‘Bulletproof’ Bowling Workload Plan Ahead of New Zealand Test Series
India are preparing a long-term workload management plan for their fast bowlers ahead of the New Zealand Test series, with backup pacers retained and Arshdeep Singh under consideration.
Sports
Kylian Mbappe Scores Twice as Real Madrid Beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 El Clasico victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou, cutting the Catalan club’s La Liga lead to three points.
World
Xi Jinping Opens Key Communist Party Meeting as China’s Future Direction Comes Into Focus
Xi Jinping has opened a key Communist Party meeting in Beijing, where around 300 Central Committee members are discussing governance and party discipline. The closed-door talks run until October 29.