October 2026
World
France Deploys 70,000 Officers Ahead of October 24 Protests as Louvre Closes
France will deploy around 70,000 law enforcement officers on October 24 as authorities prepare for planned protests following violent unrest last week. The Louvre and several other major Paris museums will close amid concerns about renewed clashes and public safety.
National
India Plans Colour-Coded Driving Licences for Citizens and Foreign Nationals
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed colour-coded driving licences for Indian citizens and foreign nationals. Draft changes also include mandatory blood group and emergency contact details, revised safe-driving assessment criteria, and possible fee waivers for selected Aadhaar-authenticated online services.
World
Netanyahu Threatens Major West Bank Military Operation After Attack Kills Two Israeli Soldiers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened a major military operation in the occupied West Bank after an attack near Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers. He said initial measures could include displacing residents, searching homes and destroying alleged militant infrastructure, raising fears of further escalation ahead of Israel’s election.
World
Greece Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 From January 2027
Greece’s Parliament has approved a law banning children under 15 from using social media, effective January 1, 2027. The decision follows growing concerns about children’s online safety and mental well-being. Greece is also working with the European Commission and six other EU countries on age-verification solutions.
World
Nairobi Building Collapse: Casualties Feared After Multi-Storey Structure Crashes Down
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood on October 23, 2026. The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident, while local media reported possible casualties and looting. The cause of the collapse and the confirmed number of casualties were not immediately available.
Sports
Asian Para Games 2026: India Crosses 100-Medal Mark in Nagoya
India has crossed the 100-medal milestone at the Asian Para Games 2026, winning 25 gold, 32 silver and 43 bronze medals by October 23. With the Games ending on October 24,
Sports
Parvinder Awana Appointed BCCI Junior Selection Committee Chairman
Former India pacer Parvinder Awana has been appointed chairman of the BCCI junior selection committee. After taking 191 wickets in 62 First-Class matches, he moved into coaching, working with Delhi and India age-group teams and BCCI high-performance programmes.
Sports
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: India’s Bowlers Under Pressure Ahead of Christchurch Clash
India’s bowlers face mounting pressure ahead of the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch after an inconsistent performance in the opening match. The visitors need to control runs and take crucial wickets on a batting-friendly surface.
Sports
IND vs NZ T20I Series: Sitanshu Kotak Praises Samson and Abhishek’s Fearless Mindset
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has praised Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for their fearless batting and mental control, while backing the team management’s decision to resist social media pressure for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s inclusion.
Hindi News
iPhone Duo की सेल शुरू, रिपेयरिंग में लगेंगे लाखों
Apple के पहले फोल्डेबल iPhone Duo की भारत में बिक्री शुरू हो गई है। फोन की शुरुआती कीमत 2,99,900 रुपये है, जबकि रिपेयरिंग का खर्च 2.24 लाख रुपये तक पहुंच सकता है।