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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The US Air Force has withdrawn B-52 and B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England following a terror plot investigation linked by British authorities to Iran. The move comes as President Donald Trump weighs further strikes amid escalating tensions and military deployments
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Former White House official Brett McGurk warned the Iran conflict could persist through President Donald Trump’s term, citing economic pressure, military exchanges and fragile ceasefires. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Washington is pursuing diplomatic and military options while managing energy and political risks
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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav praised scientists and researchers after releasing two male Great Indian Bustards into Rajasthan’s Sam Desert National Park. He highlighted their decade-long conservation efforts, captive-breeding programme and dedication to restoring the endangered species to its natural habitat
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Actress Yami Gautam urged social media users not to alter or enhance her public appearance photos and videos using AI without consent. Her comments came amid controversy over a morphed ‘Chuttamalle’ video, as other actors also condemned misuse of technology
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Tiruppur police have registered a case against Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over allegations of involving a child in an election campaign and making the child insult the Chief Minister. Police said an investigation is underway amid Model Code restrictions
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SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s scheduled Ayodhya visit has prompted local religious figures to urge him to visit the Ram Temple and seek blessings. Yadav is due to attend a religious programme on October 8, amid growing political activity before Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 polls
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The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention will be held in Kolkata from January 7 to 9, 2027, organised by the MEA with the West Bengal government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, while President Droupadi Murmu will confer diaspora awards
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been invited as distinguished guest of honour at TALHealthFest 2026, an international healthcare summit at the University of California, San Diego. The event will discuss AI, digital healthcare, innovation, personalised medicine and global access
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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released two male Great Indian Bustards into Rajasthan’s Sam Desert National Park, marking a key step in the species recovery programme. The initiative follows years of captive breeding, research and conservation efforts aimed at restoring the critically endangered bird
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Indian markets enter the week focused on the RBI policy decision, growth projections and Q2 earnings after sharp losses pushed benchmarks lower. Easing West Asia tensions could trigger a relief rally, while global yields, crude prices and US economic data remain key factors
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Loud explosions rocked Houthi-held Sanaa as Houthi media reported renewed Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s capital. Residents described powerful blasts shaking buildings, while casualties remained unknown. The strikes followed Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting an Aramco facility in Riyadh
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Economists expect the RBI to begin raising interest rates at its October MPC meeting, bringing forward forecasts from December. Higher crude prices, broadening inflation, rising global bond yields and geopolitical risks are strengthening the case for a 25-basis-point hike
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India rejected Pakistan’s allegations over an October 2 incident in Punjab’s Ferozepur sector, saying three infiltrators crossed the International Border despite warnings and posed a security threat. New Delhi accused Pakistan of facilitating cross-border infiltration, drug smuggling and armed narcotics networks
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Foreign portfolio investors sold Rs 45,536 crore worth of Indian equities in September while investing Rs 9,676 crore through primary markets. Rising US bond yields, elevated crude prices and weak monsoons pressured sentiment, while domestic institutional buying provided significant support
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Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar recounted how his co-pilot attacked him during a flight to Israel, leaving him seriously injured. Despite blurred vision and the aircraft plunging, Machchhar reopened the cockpit door, enabling passengers to regain control and avert disaster
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Actress Bhagyashree shared glimpses of a romantic date night with husband Himalaya Dassani, highlighting the importance of couples spending quality time together. The actress, married since 1989, regularly shares moments from their relationship, celebrating companionship, memories and family life
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Two unidentified FlyDubai pilots traveling as deadheading crew helped stabilize a flight after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain, preventing disaster. Passenger Daniel Schlichter described their quick response, cockpit takeover and eventual safe landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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Telangana Police’s elite OCTOPUS force and other security agencies conducted a two-hour mock drill at Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid to assess emergency response, rescue, evacuation, preparedness and coordination. Officials said the exercise simulated a security emergency, with no actual threat reported
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Iran’s IRGC Navy has targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within five days, escalating tensions after restrictions on US and Israeli-linked vessels. Donald Trump said the Iran war would end quickly, predicting sharply lower oil prices
