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India has backed the continuation of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), stressing that its residual functions remain vital for protecting victims and witnesses, preserving tribunal archives, and ensuring accountability for war crimes and genocide in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia.

A landslide near Parassala railway station in Kerala derailed the locomotive of the Bilaspur-Tirunelveli Express in the early hours of Thursday, disrupting rail traffic. While all passengers and staff remained safe, six passenger trains were cancelled, the affected express was partially cancelled, and restoration work is underway amid heavy rainfall in the region.

A Kuwait-flagged oil tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers was hit by an unidentified projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. All crew members are safe, and Indian authorities are closely monitoring the situation amid rising attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf region.

The Indian Embassy in France has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals and visitors to remain vigilant amid ongoing protests and civil unrest across France. Demonstrations over rising living costs have led to violent clashes, localised curfews, and transport disruptions, prompting authorities to advise caution.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed private satellite TV channels to strictly follow the Programme Code and exercise caution in using artificial intelligence tools for news and programme production. The ministry warned that AI should be used only in an assistive role without affecting the accuracy, authenticity or sensitivity of content.

The United Nations has warned that a potentially unprecedented El Nino event could trigger extreme heat, droughts, floods and cyclones across Asia, the Pacific, Africa and Latin America, causing humanitarian crises and economic shocks worldwide. UN officials have called for urgent global action and preparedness measures, warning that the impacts could last well beyond the climatic event's peak.

A 25-year-old man from Bihar has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly uploading an AI-generated video falsely showing an explosion at Vidhana Soudha. Police registered a case at Vidhana Soudha police station and are investigating the matter.

While triggers vary across Italy, Spain, Portugal and Albania, high fuel and energy costs are fuelling unrest, with upcoming elections adding to political tensions

Mumbai Police have issued legal notices to at least 24 X account holders for sharing content linked to a documentary by tech entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia. The notices, issued following a complaint alleging defamatory and misleading content against a prominent business conglomerate, sought removal of the posts.

FWICE has come out in support of singer Daler Mehendi amid the Uttarakhand controversy, stating that he is not a consumer of alcohol and was recovering from health issues and surgery. The organisation urged authorities and event organisers to handle concerns about artists with sensitivity and professionalism.

YSRCP State Coordinator S Ramakrishna Reddy alleged that 76 incidents of violence, intimidation, arrests, and nomination-related irregularities occurred across 11 districts during ZPTC and MPTC election nominations in Andhra Pradesh. He said the party would present details to the Supreme Court and seek action against officials, while welcoming the apex court's intervention.

Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed officials to highlight the state's cultural heritage through folk and classical arts at the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 and ensure extensive promotion of the event through curtain-raisers, hoardings, media campaigns, and celebrity-backed outreach ahead of the December summit.

A 50-year-old farmer was killed after a TGRTC Super Luxury bus struck his motorbike at Vepalagadda village in Sujatha Nagar mandal of Kothagudem district on Wednesday.

Indian scientists at the Raman Research Institute have found that the bright X-ray pulsar Centaurus X-3 is accreting matter through an accretion disk, a rare phenomenon for such pulsars. The discovery was made through the study of secondary emission lines.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray strongly backed Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut's prediction of major political developments in the coming months, while renewing his demand for a return to ballot paper voting instead of EVMs.

P V Sindhu overcame a strong challenge from Thailand's Supanida Katethong to reach the second round of the French Open Super 750 tournament in Paris. The Indian star recovered from a one-sided second-game loss to clinch a hard-fought 21-14, 8-21, 23-21 victory in 64 minutes.

Honouring martyrs and recognising the sacrifices of serving police personnel will go a long way towards uplifting the morale of the force

Former Andole MLA Chanti Kranthi Kiran alleged that police denied permission for his annual Alai Balai programme scheduled for October 23 in Andole constituency and obstructed preparatory work at the venue.

Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has come under criticism after a video of his remarks at a public meeting in Khammam went viral on social media. The Minister's sarcastic comment while asking attendees about the date of Deepavali drew sharp reactions from netizens.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the BJP and RSS after a purported photograph of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein surfaced on social media. Linking the development to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's India visit, Gandhi raised questions about possible political implications.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused the YSR Congress Party and its chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of attempting to stall local body elections and hinder development through court cases and alleged conspiracies.

A viral video showing Rajnandgaon SP Ankita Sharma firing an AK-47 during a Dussehra Shastra Puja ceremony in Chhattisgarh has sparked debate over weapon safety and protocol. Critics, including former Army and police officers, questioned the handling of the weapon and the necessity of ceremonial firing.

Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from judicial custody after giving written undertakings to maintain peace and refrain from calling protests at Jantar Mantar until the site is de-notified. The inquiry will continue under law