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Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash: Six People Killed Near Joshimath in Chamoli
A helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashed into a hillside near Joshimath in Chamoli district on October 30, killing all six people on board, including the pilot and five passengers.
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Kumar Sangakkara Accuses Ryanair Staff of Racist Behaviour at Dublin Airport
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has accused Ryanair staff at Dublin Airport of discriminatory and threatening behaviour towards him and his family. He alleged that staff made remarks about their passports and threatened to prevent them from boarding after they challenged the comments.
Sports
Manisha Bhanwala Makes History! India Records Its Best-Ever Women’s Wrestling Performance at Worlds 2026
Manisha Bhanwala won gold in the 59 kg final at the 2026 Wrestling World Championships, defeating Abigail Nette 8–6. Her victory helped India secure a record four medals in women’s wrestling at the tournament.
National
New Vande Bharat Sleeper Between Varanasi and Delhi to Start October 31
The Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train is scheduled to begin its inaugural special run on October 31, 2026. Train number 02527 will cover 759 km in approximately 9 hours and 45 minutes via Kanpur Central.
Politics
Karnataka SIR: Minister Satish Jarkiholi Clarifies Form 7
Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi says his SIR remarks were misread; he clarified that he opposed eligible voter deletions and did not endorse the process.
National
Madras High Court Issues Notice to CJP Spokesperson Saurav Das.
The Madras High Court has issued notices to CJP spokesperson Saurav Das and Union government authorities over a PIL seeking an investigation into his background and cancellation of his passport and Aadhaar card. The court has given the respondents six weeks to respond without making any findings on the allegations.
Politics
PM Modi Banaskantha Visit: PM-Kisan 24th Instalment
PM Modi’s Banaskantha visit featured remarks on farmer support, fertiliser prices and public concerns, along with the release of PM-Kisan’s 24th instalment.
Sports
Delhi High Court Directs WFI to Decide on Vinesh Phogat’s Show-Cause Notices
The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India to decide on two show-cause notices issued to Vinesh Phogat within two weeks. The court has kept the decision in abeyance until the next hearing on January 20, 2027.
World
Ethiopia Drone Strikes Kill at Least 14, Including Children, in Amhara Region
Witnesses reported that multiple drone strikes hit a displacement camp in Ethiopia’s Amhara region on October 29, 2026, killing at least 14 people, including children. The exact death toll remains uncertain, with one witness reporting 16 deaths.