Times of India

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi emphasised the crucial role that Indian Americans can play in the upcoming US presidential elections and said that if Indian Americans exercise their right to vote, they have the potential to swing the election outcome not just in key states, but nationally as well.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir eliminated two militants in Anantnag following an encounter. Operations continue in Srinagar and Bandipora after terrorists engaged forces. A rise in terrorist attacks targets migrant workers, with incidents in Budgam, Shopian, and Pulwama involving injured and deceased victims in recent weeks.

Air India reported a major security breach on October 27, discovering an ammunition cartridge in a seat pocket of a flight from Dubai to Delhi. Following strict security protocols, a complaint was lodged with the Airport Police. This incident occurs amid a surge in hoax threats targeting flights, prompting authorities to consider stricter countermeasures against false alarms.

Jan Suraaj Party chief, Prashant Kishor, revealed he charges over Rs 100 crore for his election advice, allowing him to fund his campaign for two years. Launching the Jan Suraaj Party in Patna, Kishor aims to contest all 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, with 40 female candidates included.

In Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, a newborn baby boy named Krishna was thrown from a bridge and sustained severe injuries, including animal bites. After two months of intensive treatment at Kanpur's Lala Lajpat Rai hospital, Krishna fully recovered. The hospital staff formed a deep emotional attachment with him during his stay.

NASA has re-established contact with 47-year-old Voyager 1 after years of silence. The spacecraft's fault protection system shut down its radio transmitter, sparking investigations into the cause. Commands and data exchanges between the spacecraft and NASA take nearly two days, with engineers working to restore normal operations.

Rishabh Pant sets a new record by hitting the fastest Test fifty by an Indian against New Zealand, achieving the mark in just 36 balls on Day 2 of the third Test in Mumbai. Pant’s aggressive 60 off 59 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, helped India recover after early wickets.

In the final days before the election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held competing rallies in Wisconsin. Trump faced microphone issues leading to a viral moment due to an awkward gesture. Harris’ team posted the clip with a cryptic caption. Despite difficulties, Trump managed to keep the crowd engaged amid the technical problems.

Starting November 1, 2024, NPCI introduces new UPI changes including an auto top-up feature and higher transaction limits for UPI Lite. Transactions up to Rs 1,000 no longer require a PIN, while wallet balance limits increase to Rs 5,000. The auto top-up feature recharges the UPI Lite account automatically, enhancing convenience for small-value payments.

Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce voiced concerns over new NFL rules penalizing celebratory gestures deemed violent, like pretending to shoot guns. Defensive lineman Malcolm Roach and wide receiver Andrei Iosivas were fined for such actions. Kelce criticized these regulations, arguing they overly restrict players' celebrations and negatively impact the game.

RCB retained Kohli, Patidar, and Dayal for IPL 2025, with Kohli likely resuming captaincy after du Plessis wasn't retained. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar urges fans to objectively analyze Kohli's T20 performances, questioning if he is the right choice for captaincy based on recent performance. During Kohli's previous tenure as captain from 2013 to 2021, RCB reached the finals once in 2016.

Former US President Donald Trump, at a Milwaukee rally, dismissed climate change concerns, calling it overstated and mocking rising sea level fears. Trump emphasized nuclear threats as a greater danger. His stance sharply contrasts with the Biden administration's climate policies aimed at mitigating global warming impacts.

Kelly Stafford shares her frustration on her podcast about the media's focus on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, feeling it overshadowed NFL games. Despite admiring Swift's music, she admits some jealousy but acknowledges Swift's positive influence on young fans and female viewership in football.

Israel's "Iron Beam," a laser defense system to counter missiles, drones, and other aerial threats, is set to become operational next year. Developed alongside the Iron Dome, this innovative system is expected to reduce defense costs significantly while enhancing Israel's capabilities against Iran and its allies.

Two separate encounters between security forces and terrorists occurred in Bandipora and Srinagar, J&K. In Bandipora, terrorists fired and fled into the jungle, prompting a search operation. The Khayar locality of Srinagar also witnessed an encounter. This incident follows a series of targeted attacks on migrant workers in recent weeks.

From November 1, 2024, Indian Railways is implementing a new 60-day Advance Reservation Period for train ticket bookings, down from the previous 120 days. The change aims to improve booking efficiency and reduce cancellations.

China will extend visa-free entry to citizens from nine additional countries, including South Korea, Norway, and Finland, for up to 15 days starting November 8, 2024. This policy aims to boost tourism and business, following similar recent arrangements for various European and Asian nations.

A pregnant woman was forced to clean the blood-stained bed of her husband, who, along with two others, was killed in a violent attack over a land dispute in Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. The assailants, relatives of the victims, attacked with axes and sticks, leading to the arrest of four suspects, while three remain absconding.

Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan led Pakistan to a commanding nine-wicket win over England in the third Test, securing a 2-1 series victory. The duo exploited the spin-friendly pitch to take a combined 19 wickets, leaving England struggling at 112 in their second innings. Following the Test series win over England, Pakistan is now in Australia to play three ODIs and three T20Is, with the limited-overs series beginning Monday in Melbourne.

A viral video in Bengaluru shows a resident confronting an individual who's lived in Karnataka for 12 years but hasn't learned Kannada. The incident has sparked a social media debate over the importance of learning local languages. In response, Bengaluru's traffic police are launching an initiative to help non-Kannadigas learn basic Kannada through posters in autorickshaws.