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Sri Lanka has withdrawn the recently introduced requirement for tourists to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival. The Immigration Department said travellers can follow pre-October 15 visa procedures

An 80-year-old Sydney woman, Suzanne Rees, was found dead on Lizard Island after being accidentally left behind by cruise ship Coral Adventurer. Her daughter accused Coral Expeditions of negligence as investigations by police, maritime, and safety authorities continue

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed pride and emotion after India’s five-wicket semifinal win over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup at Navi Mumbai, praising Jemimah Rodrigues’ match-winning century and the team’s focus, resilience, and determination to win the upcoming final

Bengaluru FC began their AIFF Super Cup Group C campaign with a 2-0 win over Mohammedan Sporting in Fatorda, Goa. Teenager Taorem Kelvin Singh scored his first club goal, while captain Sunil Chhetri sealed victory with a late penalty

Peddapalli-based YouTuber Syed Hafeez, creator of ‘Telugu Tech Tuts’, received the UAE Golden Visa for achieving 18 lakh subscribers. Featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars, Hafeez’s tech content earned him recognition, awards, and steady success despite limited formal education

Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 powered India to a five-wicket win over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal in Mumbai. Overwhelmed with emotion, she credited Jesus, her family, coaches, and teammates for helping her overcome anxiety and self-doubt.

A 21-member wedding party from Saidapuram village in Mahabubabad district was returning home after attending celebrations in Siddipet when their vehicle hit a borewell drilling truck

CPI (M) leader Samineni Rama Rao (70) was murdered at his house at Patarlapadu village of Chintakani mandal in Khammam district. The assailants stabbed him with knives; slit his throat, left him in the pool of blood and fled the scene

The BJP slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after the state tourism body KSTDC promoted Wayanad in Kerala—Priyanka Gandhi’s constituency—as a travel destination. Opposition leaders accused him of “high command appeasement,” misusing state funds, and neglecting flood-hit farmers in northern Karnataka

Since the Israel-Hamas war began, Israel has installed nearly 1,000 new barriers across the occupied West Bank, severely restricting Palestinian movement and access to essential services. Israel cites security concerns, while Palestinians and the UN say the closures disrupt daily life and livelihoods

SBI Mutual Fund has invested Rs 100 crore in Lenskart ahead of its Rs 7,278-crore IPO opening October 31. The pre-IPO deal slightly reduces promoter Neha Bansal’s stake, adding to recent investments as the eyewear firm prepares for a November 10 market debut

SEBI has proposed significant reforms to mutual fund cost structures, including steep caps on brokerage fees, clearer TER disclosures separating taxes, optional performance-linked fees, and shifting NFO expenses to AMCs, aiming to boost transparency and investor benefits

A 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman, Darshan Singh Sahsi, was fatally shot outside his home in Abbotsford, Canada. Investigators describe the incident as a “targeted killing”. No arrests have been made yet 

Israeli strikes overnight in the Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people, including many children, local hospital officials said. The attacks followed orders from Benjamin Netanyahu to carry out “powerful strikes” after a reported ceasefire breach 

President Droupadi Murmu flew a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station, receiving a ceremonial welcome. The sortie follows her earlier Sukhoi-30 MKI flight, highlighting the IAF’s capabilities and Rafale jets’ role in recent anti-terror operations

A 24-year-old Muzaffarnagar man working in Riyadh allegedly died by suicide during a video call with his wife after an argument. His family is coordinating with the Indian Embassy to bring his body home as police investigate the circumstances

Germany will provide US$1.076 billion in 2025 to support home care for aging Holocaust survivors, the largest amount to date. Additional funds extend hardship payments and education initiatives as survivor needs intensify and antisemitism rises globally

South Korea hosts the APEC summit amid global trade tensions driven by U.S. President Trump’s tariff policies. The meeting is expected to be overshadowed by Trump–Xi talks, as Seoul seeks to balance ties while promoting free trade, AI cooperation and economic stability

India and China held the 23rd Corps Commander-level talks at Moldo-Chushul, focusing on sustaining peace along the eastern Ladakh LAC. China said both sides agreed to maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels, guided by leadership consensus

Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, tracking global gains and expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Strong foreign fund inflows boosted market sentiment, with major Asian indices trading higher, though select domestic stocks lagged amid ongoing volatility

Stem cells offer medical promise, but their capabilities vary. Adult, embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells each have strengths and limits. While therapies exist for blood diseases, broader treatments need rigorous research, regulation and public trust to distinguish genuine advances from unproven hype

Israeli forces killed three Palestinian militants near Jenin in the occupied West Bank, saying they were planning an attack. An airstrike later destroyed the cave they emerged from. Israel’s intensified operations face criticism for displacing civilians and causing civilian casualties

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research has invited research proposals to study archived deep-water sediment core samples from India’s Exclusive Economic Zone, aiming to boost marine geoscience collaboration, innovation, and data utilisation. Submissions close November 10 under set guidelines.

Pressure mounts to end the prolonged US federal shutdown as millions risk losing food assistance, federal workers miss pay, and travel delays worsen. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over health care demands, leaving service members and SNAP beneficiaries facing severe uncertainty