October 2026
Sports
Mikel Arteta Signs New Arsenal Deal Until 2030
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signed a new contract until 2030, cementing his role as the longest‑serving Premier League coach after leading the club to glory.
World
Badenoch Slams PM’s Brexit Reopening Plan as ‘Terrible Idea’
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch rejected PM Andy Burnham’s plan to reopen Brexit talks, calling it a “terrible idea” that risks reigniting divisions and wasted years.
World
Sri Lanka Arrests Ex‑First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Over Graft Allegations
Sri Lanka’s anti‑corruption body arrested ex‑First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa over alleged misuse of funds at her charity, remanding her until October 13 amid graft investigation.
World
Christa Pike Survives Failed Execution, Attorneys Seek Answers
Christa Pike, sentenced to death in Tennessee, survived a failed lethal injection, prompting her attorneys to seek answers and reigniting debate over America’s death penalty system.
World
Protests and Snap Polls Shake Spain Amid Housing Crisis
Spain faces mass protests after an elderly eviction, forcing PM Pedro Sánchez to call snap elections and propose reforms amid housing crisis and separatist tensions.
World
Israelis Mark Three Years Since Hamas Attack That Sparked Gaza War
Israel marked three years since Hamas’s October 7 attack, remembering 1,200 victims, 251 hostages, and Gaza’s devastation, with memorials held amid fragile ceasefire conditions.
National
Supreme Court Rebukes Centre Over Benefits for Disabled Officer Cadets
Supreme Court rebuked the Centre for failing to provide welfare measures for disabled officer cadets, urging rehabilitation schemes and desk jobs to ensure dignity and support.
National
Owaisi Alleges BJP Link to Pre‑Filled Muslim Voter Deletions in Hyderabad
Owaisi alleged BJP links to bulk pre‑filled Form 7 applications in Hyderabad’s Goshamahal, claiming deliberate deletion of Muslim voters and demanding inquiry into electoral transparency.
National
Muslim Bouncers in Hyderabad Allege Discrimination at Dandiya Events
Muslim bouncers in Hyderabad allege discrimination at Dandiya events, claiming organisers excluded them from contracts, raising concerns over livelihoods and communal bias during Navratri celebrations.
National
PM Modi Marks 25 Years in Office, Urges ‘We Will Do It’ Attitude
PM Modi marked 25 years in office, urging Indians to adopt a “We Will Do It” attitude to achieve development goals and build a developed India by 2047.