Times of India

A video has emerged featuring Ujjain Municipal Corporation officer Rajkumar Rathore and his wife sampling crocodile meat during their trip to Thailand. Rathore was on leave from October 19 to 23 but failed to inform anyone about his overseas travel. Municipal Commissioner Abhilash Mishra stated that officials must obtain permission for international journeys. The situation will be examined, and disciplinary measures may follow if rules were breached.

In an exciting move, IndiGo is set to launch international flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport in February 2027. The airline aims to shift twelve daily international departures from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to enhance travel connectivity. This strategic transition will also support the redevelopment of the existing airport.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning about the looming Iranian nuclear threat. Analyst Yuval Blumberg emphasizes the urgency of the next two years for Israel to take decisive measures. He cautioned against letting internal political matters overshadow critical national security issues, especially with the parliamentary election approaching on October 27. Trump's support of Netanyahu further solidifies their alliance as essential in addressing Iran's ambitions.

Returning professionals are just one part of a wider flow of talent. Indians are coming back after years abroad. Members of the diaspora are sharing specialist knowledge from where they are. International experts are arriving for a defined period to build skills and pass them on. The pull is increasingly professional. India now hosts 2,117 global capability centres employing 2.36 million people, according to the Nasscom-Zinnov GCC Landscape 2026.

In a dramatic live performance in Tehri, a confrontation unfolded between Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi and Minister Subodh Uniyal. Uniyal accused Mehndi of lip-syncing and alleged he was under the influence, igniting outrage among the music community who rallied behind Mehndi. Following the escalating dispute, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stepped in to mediate, while Mehndi has remained notably silent amid the uproar.

Gangster Himanshu Bhau has been detained in the US, which may assist Haryana Police in extraditing him. He faces 58 criminal cases linked to violent gang activities in Rohtak and surrounding areas. Bhau allegedly runs an organized crime network responsible for killings, extortion, and illegal activities. Haryana's Special Task Force arrested numerous members of his gang, indicating ongoing efforts to tackle organized crime.

Bowling first, Shaheen dismissed England opener Tom Banton in the first over to claim his 150th wicket in the 50-over format. The 26-year-old became the second-fastest Pakistani bowler overall and the fastest Pakistani fast bowler to reach the landmark.

Karnataka all-rounder is finding his feet in domestic cricket with batting, bowling and ability to deliver under pressure. From his father's love for Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid to the influence of Manish Pandey and coaches Yere Goud and Vinay Kumar, Manvanth reflects on his journey, ambitions, workload management and his love for anime.

In Kota, residents are trained to recognize warning signs of emotional distress in students facing academic pressures. Community interventions such as the darwaze par dastak initiative have been established to provide timely support. Local authorities are engaging with students directly to build trust and offer help as needed. Counseling and wellness programs have been integrated to support mental health in coaching centers.

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman provided an update regarding the Artemis III lunar mission and upcoming docking exercises. The agency plans for significant interactions with Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin next year. Docking practices will involve astronaut teams launching aboard NASA's Orion capsule from Cape Canaveral. Isaacman indicated that the competition has intensified due to historical precedents set by earlier space missions.

Archana Chowdhury Malik, a 29-year-old software employee, was discovered dead by hanging in Hyderabad. The incident occurred in an apartment located in Chandra Nayak Thanda. Police received information about her death and quickly arrived at the scene. Authorities have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of her passing.

The Centre has deployed two Rapid Action Force companies comprising around 250 CRPF personnel to Arunachal Pradesh following violent protests against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. A mob torched an NHPC office and a police station in Pasighat, injuring over 40 police personnel. The project, seen as a strategic counter to China’s mega dam, faces opposition from indigenous tribes fearing displacement and submergence of villages.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are investing $50 million to establish STEM labs and an AI center at Sacramento State University. This generous donation aims to transform vacant state office buildings into a thriving downtown campus. California Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized this initiative will enhance the tech job talent pipeline, while the couple shifts their philanthropic efforts toward biomedical AI, aligning with Meta’s vision for innovation and education.