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The RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.50 per cent is expected to raise borrowing costs for floating-rate home loan borrowers. Banks may increase lending rates, lifting EMIs or extending tenures, as the central bank shifts to calibrated tightening

Conflicting reports over the death of Russian plague researcher Darya Shipilova have sparked fears of pneumonic plague after nearly 200 people were quarantined in Siberia. Authorities cite pneumonia of unknown cause, while WHO says public health risk currently appears low

The Trump administration unveiled plans for a “Golden Fleet” aimed at restoring US naval dominance by expanding shipbuilding capacity. During a Maryland visit, President Donald Trump announced a new high-tech shipyard, citing $76 billion in funding and plans for 80-plus Navy vessels

Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced they are expecting their second child, sharing the news on social media with a picture featuring their firstborn daughter Saraayah. The couple married in 2023 and welcomed their daughter in June 2025 

US authorities arrested Washington state resident James Cody Bryant for allegedly helping plan a deadly Canadian school shooting, offering to livestream the attack, providing money and tactical advice, and helping conceal communications. Bryant faces a federal conspiracy charge and remains detained

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years as head of government, beginning as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 and continuing as Prime Minister. At a BJP event, Nitin Nabin praised his public service, leadership, development initiatives and vision for a Viksit Bharat

The Reserve Bank of India projected FY27 CPI inflation at 5.2 per cent, citing rising food and energy prices, supply-side risks and widening core pressures. Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned inflation is no longer benign, making policy-rate recalibration imperative

Senior Sir Dorabji Tata Trust trustees have accused Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh of undermining board resolutions by publicly supporting a Tata Sons listing. The dispute highlights growing differences within Tata Trusts over ownership, regulatory requirements and the company’s unlisted status

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering light-gated ion channels and advancing optogenetics. Their work enables scientists to control nerve cells with light, transforming brain research and opening potential therapeutic applications

The Punjab government has approached the Supreme Court against the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s OSD Rajvir Ghuman and associates. The High Court had sought a report within two months

Actress Ishita Dutta shared behind-the-scenes glimpses from ‘Drishyam 3’, featuring Abhishek Pathak, Shriya Saran and Mrunal Jadhav. Directed by Pathak, the film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu and others, continuing Vijay Salgaonkar’s story as a fresh investigation threatens his family

Gold futures fell nearly 1 per cent on Monday, slipping below the Rs 1.50 lakh level, while silver gained amid dollar movements and geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts maintained a cautious outlook for gold but saw stronger momentum in silver above key support levels 

US President Donald Trump appeared to confuse Brazil with India in a Truth Social post praising the speed of Brazil’s election results. He incorrectly referred to an Indian presidential election, although India does not directly elect its President through popular voting

Amitabh Bachchan recalled working with late filmmaker Yash Chopra on contrasting films “Kabhi Kabhie” and “Deewaar”, praising his ability to shift from romance to gritty drama. The actor shared memories on “Kaun Banega Crorepati” while celebrating Chopra’s versatility and filmmaking greatness

Location-tracking technology can help parents monitor children’s safety, manage routines and support independence, but it also raises privacy, surveillance and data misuse concerns. Experts suggest parents review privacy settings, discuss consent regularly and treat location sharing as an ongoing conversation 

  Swiss President Guy Parmelin received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his three-day India visit. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, focusing on trade, investment, technology, innovation, mobility and strengthening bilateral ties 

A new study suggests Archaeopteryx, the 150-million-year-old transitional fossil linking birds and dinosaurs, could have taken flight using several forward jumps powered mainly by its legs. Its relatively weak wings may have maintained flight after reaching sufficient speed, challenging theories of early avian takeoff

Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply higher on Monday, with Sensex gaining over 400 points and Nifty rising more than 100 points, tracking Asian markets after softer US jobs data. Gains spanned sectors despite crude prices, bond yields and FII selling concerns

An Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight allegedly planned to crash the aircraft at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, reports said. The plot was foiled after the injured Indian captain and passengers restrained him, enabling a safe landing 

  Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia leaders issued the El Alamein Joint Declaration, reaffirming state sovereignty, rejecting interference and unilateral actions, and asserting Red Sea littoral states’ role in governance. They also stressed international law and cooperation over transboundary Nile water rights

  Iran is reviewing US views on Tehran’s seven-day proposal to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said. The proposal was conveyed through mediators, while Tehran is also preparing for other possible scenarios amid continued tensions 

Yemen’s Houthi group accused Saudi Arabia of conducting 106 air and missile strikes across Houthi-held areas, while the internationally recognised government launched a campaign to retake territory. Houthis also advanced into At Turbah in Taiz province following government forces’ withdrawal

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face each other in a presidential runoff on October 25 after neither secured a first-round majority. The contest pits Lula’s left-wing agenda against Bolsonaro’s conservative, Trump-aligned platform

National Award-winning actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty will collaborate with Malayalam director Chidambaram, known for ‘Manjummel Boys’, on two films. Their first project will be a Kannada sports drama, produced by Shibu Thameens, with filming expected to begin next year