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Two decommissioned Dornier 228 aircraft are submerged near Kudagiri Island to create a diving attraction. Conservation teams are working to establish an artificial reef by attaching coral fragments to underwater frames. The project aims to combine marine tourism with aviation history while promoting coral growth. Various organizations are collaborating to monitor the ecological impact of this initiative.

The United States and Israel are preparing for potential military strikes against Iran after the upcoming midterm elections. Iran has announced it will reveal a new weapon called the 'Father of All Bombs' as tensions rise. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss military options recently. Meanwhile, Iranian officials warn of severe responses if attacked, emphasizing improved missile capabilities.

As Californians gear up to cast their votes on Proposition 40, which suggests a one-time tax on billionaires, notable figures like Larry Page have relocated their businesses far from the state's reach to evade this tax burden. While the tax could potentially rake in $100 billion, the exodus of these wealthy individuals—who would collectively owe around $29 billion—poses a serious threat to California's expected income from this tax initiative.

Elon Musk has issued a warning to Democratic lawmakers considering an investigation into his businesses. He stated his intent to pursue those behind such actions if Democrats gain congressional control. Concerns have been raised about potential conflicts of interest regarding Musk's federal contracts and subsidies. The proposed investigations also include scrutiny of Musk’s decisions regarding Starlink services in Ukraine.

Suvarna Raj, a 44-year-old para-athlete from Greater Noida, won gold for India in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. She finished first with a best throw of 15.66m, adding another medal to her international career.

Amar Kale, a self-taught artist from Karnataka, created a world record for the largest spice painting. He used approximately 6 kg of turmeric and 5 kg of chilli powder for this artwork. The piece measures 175.82 square metres and tells a story of Karnataka's heritage. His work features the Hampi Chariot and reflects the state's cultural legacy. This achievement followed his earlier record for painted handprints within one minute.

Eighteen-year-old Anahat Singh stunned eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 in 30 minutes at the Silicon Valley Open on Wednesday. The Indian advanced to the quarter-finals of the USD 143,500 PSA Gold event. Earlier, Singh defeated Nour Aboulmakarim in the opening round. The victory marked the biggest win of her professional career, strengthening her reputation as a rising squash star.

A Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker, M/T Al Dasma, was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 Indian seafarers aboard the vessel were reported safe after the incident on October 21. This event follows previous attacks on vessels in the region, raising safety concerns for Indian mariners. The Indian government is in contact with ship management to ensure ongoing security measures.

Oil prices surged past $110 a barrel as Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia raised alarms. The US took precautionary measures by evacuating diplomats' families from the kingdom amid escalating security issues. Simultaneously, US crude inventories dropped sharply, while distillate stocks showed an unexpected increase. Heightened threats to energy supplies from Iran have intensified concerns over shipping safety.

Swati Chaudhary achieved a silver medal in the women's W1 individual archery event at the Asian Para Games. She initially took a 4-2 lead but eventually lost the final to Cen Mengkan of China. After winning the first and third sets, Swati struggled in the fourth and fifth sets, allowing Cen to clinch the gold. This tournament adds to Swati's recent bronze medal win at the World Archery Para Series.

A senior PCI official, who is part of the Indian delegation in Nagoya and who handled the entire situation, confirmed the development to TOI, describing the alleged misconduct as “reprehensible and intolerable” and saying there could be “no justification” for such behaviour by an athlete representing the country on the international stage.”

Senior editor Asra Nomani’s investigation says it has identified 101 organisations across nine countries in a “red-green protest ecosystem” (referring to Islamist and communist groups) that are coordinating, organising or amplifying protests in Europe in an expanding protest ecosystem. Her story also flags how transnational anti-capitalist organisation Progressive International (PI) explicitly grouped the current protests in France, Spain, India and Albania.

The United States ordered some of its diplomats and the family members of US government employees to leave Saudi Arabia late on Wednesday. The move followed a series of deadly attacks attributed to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels and growing concerns that the conflict could escalate further. The latest violence has raised concerns about the security of Saudi Arabia's critical infrastructure.

In its seventh week, Jailer 2, featuring the iconic Rajinikanth and Mohanlal, experienced a slight dip in box office earnings. The film secured Rs 28.15 crore net in India, accumulating an impressive domestic total of over Rs 300 crore. Notably, the Tamil version highlighted the charts with an earning of Rs 18.50 crore on Wednesday, while its global gross exceeded Rs 582.45 crore.

The disclosure follows a claim by cybersecurity monitoring account CyberPulse that a threat actor using the name Siriusim had leaked documents and personal data allegedly linked to SBI. The post claimed the dataset contained 3,75,000 rows in CSV files and 2,722 PDF documents, including customer information, loan applications, supporting documents, account-opening forms and addresses.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have opened the 2026 NFL season with a perfect 5-0 record after a disappointing 2025 campaign. However, tougher opponents, including the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos, could test their momentum. As the schedule intensifies, Mahomes faces growing pressure to maintain his form. Brittany Mahomes may notice a change in the atmosphere at home if the Chiefs struggle during their demanding stretch of games.

A 2022 report revealed that Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s Luz Foundation donated $640,402 to various organisations between 2007 and 2019, raising questions about its charitable giving compared with their substantial fortune. The foundation supported environmental, meditation and wellness causes. Separately, Brady’s TB12 Foundation faced scrutiny after reports said it paid his for-profit company more than $1.6 million. The couple also donated 750,000 meals to Feeding Tampa Bay in 2020.