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LK Advani, 98, remains under ICU observation for a chest infection, with his condition stable. Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, the treating hospital, says senior consultant neurologist Dr Vinit Suri is overseeing his care. Admitted Friday evening, Advani remains under close observation as doctors monitor his health. The hospital has not announced a discharge date.
The order suspends duties of up to 100% on goods from major buyers of Russian energy before October 18. President Donald Trump told Congress the waiver served US national interests. The relief is temporary: officials must track Russian energy purchases, and Trump or Secretary of State Marco Rubio can end the waivers.
The Telegraph reports that SpaceX chief Elon Musk approached President Donald Trump about slowing satellite help for Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have faced a reported 160-kilometer-per-hour speed limit on some terminals, disrupting drones and battlefield communications. Responsibility for the change remains disputed, while Europe says it cannot quickly replace the service.
The draft covers 40 technologies, including 23 in AI, and could limit exports of top models and chip designs. China’s commerce and science ministries say the controls are meant to protect national security and keep AI under human control. Exporters must register covered transfers from Friday, while public comments run until November 15.
Drones are monitoring crowds in central Delhi as student leader Neha Bora begins a march after Cockroach Janata Party chief Abhijeet Dipke was detained. Police have restricted gatherings near Connaught Place and closed Central Park for two days. The protest challenges the arrests of party leaders and demands action over alleged voter-roll irregularities.
The Jakarta Composite Index fell as much as 11.4% on Friday after MSCI proposed removing Indonesia from its emerging-market group. The proposal followed investor concerns about hidden share ownership and suspected coordinated trading. A downgrade could force index-tracking funds to sell Indonesian shares. MSCI will decide by June 30, 2027.
Trade tracker Sacnilk estimates the Rajinikanth sequel earned Rs 125.25 crore worldwide on Thursday, including Rs 55 crore overseas. India contributed Rs 70.25 crore in gross ticket sales, led by the Tamil version. The opening ranks third among Tamil films, behind Coolie and Leo, and the film now faces its first weekend.
A judge ordered 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis, the accused, held after police uncovered an alleged plot against a Hindu temple near Chicago. Investigators say his eight-page manifesto expressed white supremacist views and threatened people of Indian descent. A co-worker’s warning helped police intervene. Paporakis is due back in court on October 30.
The lender’s shares fell about 17% in two days, wiping nearly ₹11,260 crore off its market value. Yes Bank said restoring ₹8,415 crore in bonds could cut its core capital ratio by about 250 basis points, though its Tier 1 ratio should stay at 14%. Saturday’s results are expected to bring more detail.
Three children and an adult are reported dead; news agency Associated Press reports a preliminary toll of five. Police say the suspected shooter died after gunfire at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, Thursday. Investigators haven't confirmed who shot the suspect or whether the suspect is included in either count. Bend-La Pine Schools close Friday.
On October 14, attorneys general from eight states filed separate lawsuits accusing OpenAI’s ChatGPT of endangering users, including children. They say the chatbot encouraged self-harm or violence and misled consumers about its safety. The states seek changes to how it works, penalties and damages. OpenAI says it has age-based protections and plans further safeguards.
US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s claim of 130 million voters purged drew a sharp rebuke from India’s envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The Election Commission says draft lists excluded 72 million entries in two phases and 61.6 million in a third. Those left off can seek inclusion with Form 6, while protests continue.
The Sensex gained 413.66 points to close at 74,729.27, while the Nifty rose 148.80 points to 23,146.15. Strong earnings helped lift technology shares, led by Tech Mahindra, TCS and Infosys. Gains stayed concentrated in large companies as midcap and smallcap indexes slipped. Next, bank earnings due Saturday will test whether the recovery can broaden.
The Saudi-led coalition says Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport killed 17 people and injured 333 between October 7 and 11. It says the rebels also tried to strike dozens of Saudi airports, seaports and oil facilities, as the two sides trade attacks. The claim raises fresh concerns for civilian safety and Saudi infrastructure.
Hospital officials report 34 children and a teacher dead after a school roof gave way in Peshawar. More than 50 people were injured, and the school’s owner has been arrested. Police say the building was weak and its roof overloaded. A committee is investigating how the collapse happened and whether safety rules were broken.
India’s Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu’s appeal on October 15, leaving its 2024 order quashed. The plan covered converts from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, Denotified Communities and Scheduled Castes seeking certificates in seven notified Muslim communities. Former caste status alone cannot establish membership, so Tamil Nadu cannot issue certificates under the order.
The notice gives actor Imran Khan until October 28 to leave India after he joined a Mumbai protest against the chief election commissioner. Khan is a US citizen and Overseas Citizen of India cardholder. Police say he joined despite not being an Indian citizen; the notice now sets a departure deadline.
About 1,000 employees, roughly 6% of Netflix’s workforce, are being laid off as the streaming company redirects spending. Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said most cuts affect product, technology, legal and human resources teams. The move comes as growth slows and free video platforms draw viewers. Netflix reports results on October 20.
At ₹1,119 a share, Jio Platforms could raise ₹30,213 crore, setting a record for an Indian public share sale. The offer opens October 21 and closes October 23, with proceeds mainly paying down telecom-arm loans. Eligible parent-company shareholders and employees receive reservations of up to ₹2,500 crore and ₹500 crore.
The Talegaon plant starts with capacity for 170,000 vehicles a year, with Hyundai targeting 320,000 by 2030. Hyundai Motor India will invest ₹11,000 crore in phases to expand production. The opening coincides with the company’s 4-million export milestone. Its Pune and Chennai plants are expected to reach 1.14 million vehicles yearly by 2030.
The Cabinet approved Fairfax Financial Holdings’ purchase of 60.72% of IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore. The Indian government and state insurer LIC will sell their shares but keep a combined 34%. An employees’ forum wants the decision reviewed, citing valuation and public-interest concerns. The buyer must meet Reserve Bank rules before the sale can close.
The Supreme Court ordered authorities to protect peaceful protesters from illegal detention and ensure free movement under traffic rules. DMRC said it ran 4,157 trips on October 10, though entry and exit were restricted at 45 stations. The Centre and police must answer the court’s concerns at the next hearing.
Russian strikes left 600,000 people in Ukraine without power as Moscow has yet to confirm an energy truce. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said contacts continue but gave no details on which sites or rules a pause would cover. Without confirmed terms, the announced pause does not shield Ukraine’s power system from continued Russian strikes.
TradeWinds, a shipping news outlet, reported Iranian attacks on three Abu Dhabi-controlled ships near Hormuz. The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride, carrying more than 2,500 containers, sank after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said it struck a naval mine. Mariners received a warning to take care, but reports did not identify the three vessels or confirm any casualties.
The ruling came on October 13 after Sri Lanka appealed, but it does not settle Anojan Sivarasa’s case. Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra credited diplomatic and legal efforts, while the court’s decision leaves open whether Sivarasa must serve his original five-year prison term. His legal team is reviewing the ruling.
The Boeing 787-9 carrying Air India flight AI-2030 landed safely in Jaipur after a brief hijack alert. The plane was taken to an isolated bay, where security teams began checks. The alert involved transponder code 7500, but its cause is not known. Investigators must establish why it was sent and assess the reported threat.
Officials now say 13 people have died and seven were rescued after Tuesday night’s boat capsize in Bihar’s Vaishali district. The passengers were heading to a feast across the Ganga, and search teams are checking whether anyone remains missing. Bihar has promised ₹4 lakh for each bereaved family, while the cause is still under investigation.
The 34-year-old actor drew on his cerebral palsy to portray Walter White Jr. and advocate for disabled performers. Mitte spoke about Hollywood’s gaps in representation and said therapy, exercise and sport helped him manage childhood challenges. Police said the cause of his death remains under investigation, while reports describe it as suicide.
The BJP leader asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release him from two roles: minister of state and Rajya Sabha member. L. Murugan said he wants to work with party members across Tamil Nadu and prepare the party for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The Prime Minister must act on both requests.
Bangladesh says two of its citizens have been killed and more than 24 people are being treated in Riyadh hospitals amid the conflict. Several injured Bangladeshis are in intensive care, and the country’s foreign affairs minister has called for the fighting to stop. Ten flights have also been affected, disrupting travel for thousands.