Riyadh: A fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport killed one person and injured 11 others on Sunday, intensifying concerns over repeated Houthi strikes on Saudi aviation infrastructure. Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority identified the person killed as a Pakistani resident. The Saudi-led coalition said a projectile struck the airport and triggered a fire, while air defences intercepted another missile nearby. The latest str

The death toll from a migrant boat capsizing off Djibouti has risen to 139, while 84 people remain missing, according to the International Organization for Migration. Search and recovery operations are continuing near Guehere, north of the coastal town of Obock. The vessel was carrying 305 people from Djibouti towards Yemen when it overturned during the night of October 8–9. In a statement issued on Sunday, IOM said the

Pradeep Ranganathan is facing renewed online attention after a 2018 post using #GoBackModi resurfaced on social media. The post has drawn both criticism and support, reviving discussion of his past political expression as his film career grows. Old Tweet Resurfaces Online An old post attributed to the Tamil actor and director has returned to circulation, prompting debate across social media. Dated April 201

Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on young Indians to take an active role in building a developed nation by 2047, placing education, innovation, sporting achievement and social responsibility at the centre of his message. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai, Modi said the younger generation had the creativity, ability and determination to advance India’s d

The Congress on Monday urged the Union government to formally end Parliament’s Monsoon session and initiate an all-party dialogue on delimitation. However, the party said meaningful discussions should be preceded by the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh outlined the demands in a post

Three people died after a Mini Cooper allegedly travelling at high speed struck their scooter near Kochi airport in Kerala’s Ernakulam district early on Sunday, October 11. Police took the car’s 19-year-old driver, identified as Suhail Sajeev, into custody following the collision. The victims were Devika from Wayanad, Gopika from Palakkad and Ijaz from Karnataka. All three were working in Thrikkakara and were reported

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena president Pawan Kalyan’s remarks about Chandrababu Naidu’s 2023 arrest have prompted a debate over the contributions of workers from both alliance parties. Speaking at the Adavi Thalli Bata 2.0 launch on October 11, Pawan highlighted the support extended by Janasainiks and Veera Mahilas during Naidu’s arrest. According to the supplied report, he described Janasena supporters as among the first to take to the streets and emphasised their sacrifices for Naidu and the alliance. His comments sought to underline how party workers responded to his call for support. TDP Supporters Question Remarks on Arrest Protests The wording drew objections from some TDP supporters, who reportedly felt that their own participation in the protests had been overlooked. Their concern centres on the suggestion that Janasena workers stepped forward when others were absent. The supplied report points to demonstrations by TDP supporters in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the United States following Naidu’s arrest. It also recalls voluntary gatherings by IT professionals in Hyderabad and a public meeting supporting the TDP leader. Supporters have reportedly recirculated videos of those demonstrations to challenge that interpretation of Pawan’s comments. The dispute concerns recognition of each party’s contribution; the available reporting does not establish a formal disagreement between the two parties’ leaderships. Alliance Coordination Draws Attention Ahead of Local Polls The discussion comes as alliance parties prepare for local body elections. At the same programme, Pawan also called on workers to support an alliance victory, placing electoral cooperation alongside his remarks about Janasena’s contribution. TDP and Janasena supporters worked together as part of the alliance that won power in Andhra Pradesh in 2024. Against that background, statements about past sacrifices can carry significance for workers who expect their efforts to be acknowledged. A fuller explanation of Pawan’s intended meaning could help address the reported concerns. For now, the response is best described as a debate among some supporters over his wording, rather than evidence of a confirmed breakdown in alliance relations.    

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy used a religious analogy to criticise the Bharatiya Janata Party during a public address in Goa on Sunday, October 11. He compared the BJP to Raavan and presented the Congress as Ram, urging voters to unite behind his party. The comparison formed part of his attack on the BJP and his appeal for Congress support in Goa. His remarks framed the rivalry through familiar figures from t

Bathukamma 2026 will be celebrated from October 10 to October 18 across Telangana. The nine-day flower festival begins with Engili Pula Bathukamma on Mahalaya Amavasya and concludes with Saddula Bathukamma. Women prepare colourful floral arrangements, offer traditional food, and gather to sing and dance in celebration of Goddess Gauri.

Delhi is preparing for extensive security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) planned October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar. Train cancellations and proposed restrictions at 57 Metro stations could disrupt travel, while organisers accuse authorities of trying to prevent supporters from reaching the capital. The demonstration, called by CJP and the All India Students’ Association (AISA), seeks Chief E

The October 2026 Assembly bypoll trends are bringing encouraging news for ruling parties in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. As counting progressed on Friday, the BJP maintained leads in Bengal’s two constituencies, while Chief Minister Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) moved ahead in both Tamil Nadu seats. In Puducherry, AINRC candidate Ashok Anand won the Thattanchavady constituency. The contests have attracted attention as an early electoral

Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for The Traitors Telugu, a 10-episode reality series hosted by Teja Sajja. Featuring 20 celebrities, the show centres on hidden identities, shifting alliances and the challenge of deciding whom to trust. The Traitors Telugu trailer sets up a tense competition Trust takes centre stage in Prime Video’s upcoming reality series The Traitors Telugu, where 20 celebrities must identify the traitors concealed within their group. T

MAA President Vishnu Manchu has called for an industry-wide system to address AI deepfakes, targeted online abuse and malicious campaigns, following the controversy over a manipulated version of ‘Chuttamalle’ featuring NTR and Janhvi Kapoor. Deepfake Controversy Raises Accountability Concerns Actor and Movie Artistes Association (MAA) President Vishnu Manchu has strongly responded to the AI-manipulated version of the popular ‘Chuttamalle’ song. He said

FUJIFILM India has appointed actress Rashmika Mandanna as the brand ambassador for its Imaging Solutions business, aiming to connect with younger audiences and encourage people to capture, preserve and share meaningful moments. A Partnership Across Imaging Products FUJIFILM India has announced Rashmika Mandanna as its new brand ambassador for the Imaging Solutions business. The association covers Electronic Imaging, instax and Photo Imaging products across Indi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for reforms to the United Nations, saying the organisation has become “largely irrelevant” to decision-making on major global challenges because of persistent divisions within its Security Council. Speaking at the fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on Monday, October 5, he argued that the world body’s decision-making structure no longer adequately represe