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A US-brokered ceasefire took effect in Gaza, allowing thousands of displaced Palestinians to return to their devastated homes. Israel confirmed plans to release the remaining hostages, while the UN prepares to resume large-scale humanitarian aid deliveries beginning Sunday.

Nineteen people are dead or missing after a massive explosion destroyed a building at a military explosives plant in Tennessee. Authorities said debris spread across half a square mile, and multiple agencies are investigating the cause of the devastating blast.

India slammed a UN panel for falsely claiming that women community health workers do not receive social security benefits. BJP MP Poonamben Maadam said the panel’s report lacked credibility, while reiterating that ASHA workers are covered under pension, health, and insurance schemes.

New Zealand bounced back from two losses in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, securing a dominant 100-run win over Bangladesh in Guwahati. A composed 63 from Sophie Devine and a match-winning 69 from Brooke Halliday guided New Zealand to victory

The India U-17 men's football team won 1-0 in the second friendly against China PR U-17, after a 0-4 loss in the first. Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba scored the decisive goal. The games were crucial preparation for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers

Donald Trump was passed over for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, which went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for defending democracy. Despite multiple nominations, including for the Abraham Accords, Trump’s bid failed

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her courage in defending democracy amid threats and political repression under Nicolás Maduro. She becomes the 20th woman laureate, inspiring millions from hiding in Venezuela

Yashasvi Jaiswal's superb 173* steered India to 318 for 2 against the West Indies on the first day of the second Test. Sai Sudharsan made 87, while Shubman Gill was unbeaten on 20, as India dominated the Windies bowlers

India’s campaign at the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships ended with a bronze medal after a semifinal loss to Indonesia. Despite a strong start, India couldn’t overcome the defending champions. The team now turns to the individual championships

India’s men’s team at the 28th Asian Table Tennis Championships faces a tough draw, with potential clashes against world powers like China, Japan, and South Korea. Meanwhile, the women’s team has a more favorable path toward the semifinals

Bhavtegh Singh Gill shot a perfect 50 in the opening day of the men’s skeet qualification at the ISSF World Championship 2025 in Athens, Greece. He shares the lead with several world-class shooters, setting up a thrilling competition ahead

Southern right whales, key indicators of ocean health, are producing fewer calves due to climate-driven food shortages in the Southern Ocean. Their struggle reveals alarming environmental shifts, emphasizing the need to protect marine ecosystems as part of addressing global climate change

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off southern Philippines, killing at least one person, damaging buildings, and prompting tsunami alerts. Coastal areas evacuated as aftershocks followed. President Marcos Jr. initiated rescue efforts, while smaller quakes also hit Indonesia and Papua New Guinea

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to challenge social media companies over harmful algorithms targeting children. At a mental health gala, they highlighted AI dangers, announced partnerships for online safety, and emphasized youth mental health as central to their foundation’s mission

Nadine de Klerk’s blistering 84 guided South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Despite Richa Ghosh’s superb 94, India’s total of 251 wasn’t enough as de Klerk’s heroics sealed the win

India battled to a 1-1 draw against Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. Rahim Ali scored a last-minute equalizer after Ikhsan Fandi gave Singapore the lead. Despite playing with 10 men for most of the match, India earned a vital point

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 sees a surge in fan interest as India’s round-robin matches against Australia (12 October) and England (19 October) sell out. The tournament, which returned to India after 12 years, continues to captivate audiences

India’s skeet shooting team, led by Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, is set to compete at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 in Athens, Greece. The first qualifying rounds will begin on October 10, 2025, with finals on October 12

India's junior badminton team secured their first-ever mixed-team medal at the BWF World Junior Championships by defeating Korea 44-45, 45-30, 45-33 in a thrilling quarterfinal. They will face Indonesia in the semi-finals, with a historic medal now guaranteed

The WHO has sought clarification from Indian authorities on whether the cough syrup Coldrif, linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, was exported to other countries. The agency may issue a global alert after official confirmation from New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the agreement on the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s West Asia peace plan, under which Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza. Modi praised Israeli PM Netanyahu’s leadership and hoped the deal would bring lasting peace.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by the US, saying it offers a path to a two-state solution. He urged all parties to honour the agreement and ensure humanitarian access, calling the peace effort a “momentous opportunity.”

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu hailed US President Donald Trump for his “sacred mission” in brokering the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas. Calling it a “great day for Israel,” Netanyahu said the agreement would bring home all hostages and pave the way for peace.

US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, which includes hostage release and Israeli troop withdrawal. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey helped broker the deal after indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh.