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Xabi Alonso praised Morgan Rogers as a complete modern footballer after Chelsea’s reported 5-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth. Rogers scored, while Jordan Henderson and Joao Pedro also made major contributions as Chelsea moved to fifth in the standings.

The declining water level at Singur reservoir in Telangana has drawn winter migratory birds, including flamingos, back to the area. A four-member birdwatching team recorded 23 migratory species in one day, while eBird lists 221 species at the reservoir.

Shilpa Shetty remembered her father, Surendra Shetty, on his 10th death anniversary with a heartfelt social media post. Sister Shamita also paid tribute to him. Shilpa was last seen in the Kannada film KD: The Devil, released in April 2026.

Junior doctors, MBBS students and senior residents of Osmania Medical College will stage a strike at Osmania General Hospital on Monday over long-pending concerns about training, infrastructure and working conditions. Elective services will be suspended, while emergency care will continue uninterrupted.

A Delhi court released three Cockroach Janta Party leaders on a surety bond after their preventive arrest over a planned protest against the Election Commission. Meanwhile, police registered more than 20 FIRs linked to attempts to stage demonstrations.

New Zealand have recalled Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert for the final two ODIs against India, while Rachin Ravindra returns for the opening three matches. Mitchell Santner will lead the side as the Blackcaps prepare for the 2027 World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez scored two goals each as Inter Miami defeated D.C. United 4-0 in MLS action. Germán Berterame provided two assists, while goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair kept a clean sheet as Miami extended its unbeaten run against D.C. United.

Delhi Police registered over 20 FIRs over attempts to stage unauthorised protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral roll revision irregularities. An Executive Magistrate ordered the release of three CJP leaders following preventive arrests amid heightened security

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged companies deploying advanced AI systems to assume models could be compromised and establish emergency shutdown mechanisms. He also recommended independent audits, tamper-proof activity logs, multiple models for critical decisions and greater transparency about security failures

Saudi-led coalition vowed a firm response to a Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309. India condemned the strikes, expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities 

An Executive Magistrate ordered the release of three Cockroach Janata Party leaders detained by Delhi Police ahead of a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party denied filing a Supreme Court petition and announced another march towards Jantar Mantar

US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin was keen to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, while accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of rejecting peace opportunities. Disagreements over Russian diesel exports have further complicated Washington-Kyiv relations 

Chiranjeevi wished Amitabh Bachchan on his 84th birthday, describing the Bollywood legend as his “dearest Guru Ji”. He praised Bachchan’s dedication, humility and influence on his career, recalling his gesture of appearing without remuneration in Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

India strongly condemned the October 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. New Delhi called attacks on civilians and infrastructure unacceptable and urged an immediate cessation of hostilities

New Zealand will wear a special Kotahitanga ODI shirt during its upcoming series against India to commemorate 100 years of sporting ties. Designed by Māori and Indian artists, the shirt blends traditional motifs to symbolise unity, shared history and cultural connections.

  Indian-American candidates are seeking historic breakthroughs in the November 3 US elections, with Nithya Raman contesting Los Angeles mayor, Pooja Sethi and Jyot Singh pursuing state legislative seats, and Saritha Komatireddy challenging New York Attorney General Letitia James 

Hyderabad police booked a Detective Inspector at Khairatabad police station following a woman’s complaint alleging sexual exploitation on the promise of marriage

Flooding in Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away dozens of houses, bridges and infrastructure in Gorkha district, including a hydropower project camp. No casualties were reported initially, while authorities warned residents to evacuate as water levels exceeded the danger mark

US President Donald Trump said Washington could end its military campaign against Iran soon but requires guarantees that Tehran will never acquire nuclear weapons. He claimed US strikes had weakened Iran’s military capabilities and predicted a sharp fall in global oil prices

Panama declared a state of emergency to coordinate relief operations following a magnitude-7.5 earthquake on October 9 that damaged homes, schools, hospitals and roads. India expressed solidarity with Panama, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar offering support and condolences

Thousands of devotees visited temples across India on the first day of Shardiya Navratri, offering prayers to Goddess Durga amid elaborate rituals and long queues. Celebrations spanned Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka

Nine people, including two children, died in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, with the suspected gunman found dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound. Separately, an 18-year-old Minnesota man faces firearm charges over an alleged Islamic State-inspired Mall of America attack plot

Actress Mrunal Thakur shared an emotional birthday message for her brother Mandar Thakur on Instagram, calling him her “first baby” and “forever little boy.” She celebrated their close bond, praised his kindness and strength, and shared cherished photographs together

South Korean banks are planning to increase cybersecurity spending and personnel following AI-assisted hacking attacks that exposed customer data. Shinhan, Hana and KB Kookmin banks are strengthening security measures as authorities investigate breaches and expand the probe into cyberattacks