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The rising burden on Family Courts reflects not just marital discord, but the erosion of ethics, empathy, and values that once held families together

The Indian government has proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to address the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media. The draft mandates clear labelling, traceability, and metadata embedding for such content, with stricter obligations for large social media platforms.

Saudi Arabia has abolished the Kafala system and introduced sweeping labour reforms to protect expatriate workers. Through platforms like 'Qiwa' and the 'Wage Protection Programme', employment contracts are now digitised, transparent, and regulated. Workers can switch jobs or return home after contract expiry, and wage delays can trigger job mobility.

The EC is intensifying preparations for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, which aims to map current electors with past rolls. This method could exempt over half the electorate from providing documents. The EC plans a phased rollout, prioritising States with 2026 Assembly elections

A brief scare occurred in Pathanamthitta when an IAF helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu got its wheels stuck in wet concrete at a temporary helipad built just hours earlier. Officials denied any security lapse, calling it a landing deviation.

Singaporean researchers discover that sialokinin, a peptide in Aedes mosquito saliva, binds neurokinin receptors to suppress early inflammation, facilitating chikungunya virus spread. Targeting salivary proteins could offer novel therapeutic strategies against CHIKV and other mosquito-borne viruses.

President Droupadi Murmu’s helicopter wheels got stuck in soft concrete at a newly built helipad in Pathanamthitta. The last-minute change from Nilackal to Pramadam due to weather caused the issue. She continued her Sabarimala journey by road

A senior Bangladeshi adviser disclosed recruitment and training of 8,850 recruits for an alleged "Islamic Revolutionary Army" across multiple centres, prompting Indian alarms that the Yunus government, Jamaat and Pakistan’s ISI aim to radicalise forces and heighten tensions with India

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror comedy *Thamma* earned ₹25.11 crore on day one at the domestic box office. As the fifth film in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, it blends supernatural thrills with romance and franchise expansion plans

Winners will receive cash prizes and the best movie will be rewarded a sum equivalent of US $1million dollars. Finalists will be presented with a “Diamond Butterfly” statue containing 5,000 diamonds made by the famous artist Yuri Kuper

Actor Adivi Sesh reassured fans after reports of delays in his films *Dacoit* and *Goodachari 2*, citing injury and weather challenges. Promising quality over speed, he affirmed dedication to delivering impactful pan-Indian cinema with emotional depth and global appeal

As Bihar heads toward elections, the NDA accuses the Mahagathbandhan of disunity and internal conflict. NDA leaders project organizational strength, highlighting coordinated campaigning, while criticizing the opposition's lack of leadership and chaotic seat-sharing, ahead of polls on November 6 and 11

Gold prices are expected to open lower on Wednesday after a 5.5% global decline — the steepest since 2020. Analysts predict domestic prices could fall to Rs 1.22–Rs 1.23 lakh per 10 grams, driven by profit-booking and easing global economic fears.

The Congress attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump again claimed India is cutting oil imports from Russia. Jairam Ramesh said this was the fourth time Trump had announced India’s policy, quipping that “while Modi conceals, Trump reveals.”

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An elderly Dalit man was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple in Lucknow after being accused of urinating there on Diwali. Police arrested the accused, while opposition parties slammed the BJP government, calling the act a “blot on humanity.”

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu as a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal intensified on Tuesday. The Chennai Meteorological Centre issued red and orange alerts across multiple districts, warning of very heavy to extreme rainfall and strong winds.

US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Diwali greetings. Modi thanked Trump on X, expressing hope that the two democracies continue to “illuminate the world with hope” and stand united against terrorism amid ongoing trade tensions.

China has filed a complaint with the WTO, challenging India’s PLI schemes and EV manufacturing incentives. Beijing claims the policies favor domestic products over imports, affecting Chinese exports, particularly in electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies

Lakshya Sen was eliminated in the first round of the French Open Super 750 after losing 7-21, 16-21 to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen. However, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde secured a 21-12, 21-19 win in mixed doubles

Demands to delist Lambadis from Telangana’s Scheduled Tribe list ignore history, law, and ground realities

India’s senior women’s team fell to a 0-2 defeat against IR Iran in their opening match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies. Two second-half goals from Sara Didar handed the visitors a deserved win. India’s next match is against Nepal on October 27

The US clarified that the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not affect current H-1B holders or those changing visa status within the country. Indian students and professionals now face no extra financial burden when transitioning from F-1 to H-1B

At the upcoming COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the goal remains the same: to tackle rising temperatures and emissions