National News:
- The Karnataka government urged citizens to use only green crackers during Diwali.
- Delhi’s air quality worsened to ‘Poor,’ with Mundka recording an AQI of 374.
- The weather department forecasted heavy rains in Odisha’s coastal areas from October 23 to 25.
- Assam CM Himanta Sarma confirmed the deportation of a Bangladeshi national caught in Karimganj.
- The PM’s Internship Scheme has been included for CSR spending by Central Public Sector Enterprises for FY25.
- Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel stressed that cleanliness drives should not be restricted to high-profile visits.
- Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol assisted 120 Pune students stuck in Delhi traffic in catching their flight.
- Maharashtra CM Shinde canceled the appointment of a Gauri Lankesh murder suspect as Shiv Sena’s poll manager.
- West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged protesting doctors to end their hunger strike.
- The Supreme Court Chief Justice emphasized that the court is for the people but doesn’t act as an Opposition.
- Andhra Pradesh CM announced only candidates with fewer than two children can contest in local elections.
- A lawyer filed a case in the Madras High Court against Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for dress code violations.
International News:
- Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president.
- Pakistan’s Cabinet is set to approve a constitutional amendment.
- US Vice President Harris called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war.
- Trump claimed China respects him because their leader knows he is “crazy.”
- The US launched an investigation into a leak of ‘top secret’ Israeli military documents.
- A drone attacked the Israeli Prime Minister’s home amid rising tensions with Hezbollah.
Sports News:
- Lionel Messi scored three goals in 11 minutes, setting new records for Inter Miami.
- Djokovic beat Nadal, but Jannik Sinner claimed victory over Alcaraz in the Six Kings Slam exhibition.
- New Zealand made history with an 8-wicket win as India struggled against fast bowling.
- Rachin Ravindra celebrated New Zealand’s historic win in Bengaluru, his family’s hometown.