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World
Jordan Church Attack Death Toll Rises to Nine After Two Victims Die
- The death toll from the Jordan church attack has risen to nine.
- The attack occurred at a Greek Orthodox church compound in Karak governorate.
- Gunmen reportedly opened fire during a funeral procession on October 23.
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Sports
Kieron Pollard Named Mumbai Indians Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2027
- Kieron Pollard has been appointed Mumbai Indians head coach.
- He replaces Mahela Jayawardene after IPL 2026.
- Pollard played an important role in Mumbai Indians’ five IPL title wins.
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Sports
Asian Football Backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA Re-Election in Major U-Turn
- Asian football has endorsed Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election.
- AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa announced his support in Tokyo.
- Infantino attended the AFC meeting on October 23, 2026.
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Sports
India Makes History with First Asian Table Tennis Mixed Doubles Medal in 72 Years
- India secured its first mixed doubles medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships in 72 years.
- Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade defeated South Korea’s Park Ganghyeon and Lee Daeun.
- The Indian pair won the quarterfinal 3–2.
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Sports
Bayern Munich Coach Vincent Kompany Stable After Collapsing at Training
- Vincent Kompany collapsed during Bayern Munich training on Friday, October 23.
- Bayern Munich confirmed his condition was stable on Saturday.
- Max Eberl said doctors were investigating the cause.
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Hindi News
JDU ने अनंत सिंह को 6 साल के लिए पार्टी से निकाला
- नंत सिंह को छह साल के लिए निष्कासित किया।
- नीलम देवी की प्राथमिक सदस्यता भी रद्द की गई।
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Sports
Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar to Lead India as Flag-Bearers at Asian Para Games Closing Ceremony
- Mona Agarwal and Nishad Kumar will be India’s flag-bearers at the closing ceremony.
- The ceremony is scheduled for October 24, 2026, in Nagoya, Japan.
- Both athletes won two gold medals each at the Games.
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Sports
Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Female International Master at 11, Breaks 38-Year Record
- Bodhana Sivanandan achieved the International Master milestone at age 11.
- She broke a record held by Judit Polgar for 38 years.
- Sivanandan comes from Harrow in north London.
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World
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Adopt Calmer Tone in Final Brazil Election Debate
- Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro held their final televised debate on October 23, 2026.
- Brazil’s presidential runoff is scheduled for October 25.
- Lula is seeking re-election as the Workers’ Party candidate.
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Entertainment
Anjali Arora Gets ₹1.20 Crore Notice After Kanpur Event
- Anjali Arora is involved in a dispute with organisers of the October 15 Nagada Nights event in Kanpur.
- Organisers reportedly issued a ₹1.20 crore legal notice, alleging she performed for only 12 minutes instead of 45.
- Arora cited safety concerns and alleged mismanagement to explain her early exit.
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World
U.S. May Resume Major Military Strikes Against Iran as Tensions Escalate
- The U.S. may be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran.
- Neither side has launched major land-based attacks since early September, according to the report.
- U.S. forces are seeking to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports.
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Entertainment
Avantika Malik Says Imran Khan Initiated Their Separation
- Avantika Malik says Imran Khan initiated their separation after years of trying to repair their relationship.
- The couple spent 18 years together and mutually decided to divorce after six months apart.
- Avantika says she remains proud of their shared journey and the family they built.
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World
Indonesia Wildfires Threaten World’s Oldest Cave Paintings Dating Back 67,000 Years
- Wildfires are threatening ancient cave paintings in Indonesia’s Sulawesi region.
- The artworks are more than 67,000 years old.
- Researchers warn that heat and smoke could accelerate deterioration.
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Entertainment
Diljit Dosanjh Delhi Concert Gets Police Permission
- Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi concert is scheduled for October 30, 2026, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
- Police reportedly granted permission after an initial rejection linked to security concerns and festive-season duties.
- The decision followed discussions between authorities and event organisers.
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World
U.S. Intelligence Chief Warns Iran Has Increased Efforts to Target Americans
- U.S. intelligence chief Jay Clayton issued the warning on October 23, 2026.
- He said Iran had substantially increased efforts to target Americans.
- The warning covers West Asia and locations beyond the region.
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Entertainment
Barkha Singh and Aisha Ahmed to Host We Got You, Girl
- Barkha Singh and Aisha Ahmed are joining forces for the 15-episode show We Got You, Girl.
- The series combines expert advice, fashion guidance, conversations and personalised transformations.
- The show was scheduled to premiere on August 18, 2026, as an MX Original.
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Entertainment
Chris Pratt’s Wife Shares Photos From The Terminal List 2
- Katherine Schwarzenegger shared pictures of Chris Pratt sleeping, praising his hard work on The Terminal List Season 2.
- She expressed pride in her husband and excitement for audiences to watch the series.
- The action thriller is based on Jack Carr’s novel and streams on Prime Video.
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National
Maharashtra MLC Elections 2026: Why Five Teachers’ and Graduates’ Seats Matter
- Elections were held for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats on October 23, 2026.
- The contest involved the ruling Mahayuti and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi.
- Three Graduates’ and two Teachers’ constituencies went to the polls.
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Entertainment
FWICE Urges Tighter Security on Film Sets After Incident
- FWICE has urged production houses to strengthen security following a reported firing incident involving Tiger Shroff in Mumbai.
- The federation recommends background checks, crew credential verification and tighter access control.
- The advisory aims to improve safety for actors, directors, technicians and other film workers.
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Entertainment
Doomsday Preview Reveals New Marvel Footage
- Marvel released a new Avengers: Doomsday preview during Game 1 of the 2026 World Series.
- The footage features the Fantastic Four, Thor, Steve Rogers and Ant-Man.
- A scene revisits Steve’s ability to wield Mjölnir, while another reinforces Sam Wilson’s role as Captain America.
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Education
Germany Now Has 70,000 Indian Students: Why They Choose It
- Germany has approximately 70,000 Indian students in 2026, according to Ambassador Ajit Vinayak Gupte.
- Affordable education, research funding and employment prospects are among the key attractions.
- Learning German can improve students' chances of entering the workforce.
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Education
Goa Minister Urges Universities to Take Education to Villages
- Goa Minister Subhash Phal Dessai urged universities to expand education access in rural and underserved areas.
- He recommended satellite centres, community colleges and regional-language digital learning.
- He called for practical research, industry partnerships and job-oriented skills.
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Education
Universities Must Balance Profit With Academic Values
- Education leaders called for universities to balance financial stability with academic values.
- They stressed the importance of research, faculty development and foundational subjects.
- Lifelong learning, industry partnerships and entrepreneurship can support sustainable growth.
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National
IndiGo Extends Saudi Arabia Flight Cancellations Amid Rising Regional Tensions
- ndiGo has extended flight cancellations affecting Saudi Arabia routes.
- Riyadh flights are cancelled through October 31, 2026, inclusive.
- Flights to and from Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah are cancelled through October 27, 2026, inclusive.