Delhi deploys 30,000 police, paramilitary personnel as CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar enters Day 2

Four people have been detained for questioning in Dhaka after black ink was smeared on graffiti depicting Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore near the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Police said a disturbance also occurred at the site. The artwork was part of a Dhaka South City Corporation beautification initiative featuring ten cultural and literary figures.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called a fresh protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The announcement follows mass detentions, security restrictions. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of possible diversions and disruptions across New Delhi and Central Delhi.

The World Health Organization said it has not identified the cause of pneumonia that killed a Russian laboratory worker in Siberia on October 2. Tests for high-threat pathogens were negative, contacts remain symptom-free and no linked cases have emerged. Russia quarantined around 200 people following the death, which triggered public health concerns.

Gorgia shooting: Officers responded to an emergency call made by one of the victims shortly after 11 p.m. and found a woman alive at the scene. After transport to a nearby hospital, she was pronounced dead, raising the death toll to five.

US President Donald Trump warned that Iran could escalate tensions before the November 3 midterm elections, while saying the conflict could end quickly. His remarks came amid ongoing discussions with Tehran and a US blockade on Iran. Trump also said Washington would consider joining Saudi Arabia in strikes against Yemen’s Houthis.

US President Donald Trump said Ukraine should elect a new president, accusing Volodymyr Zelenskyy of failing to secure a peace deal with Russia. His remarks followed a diesel supply agreement with Moscow to ease US fuel prices, drawing criticism from Kyiv and European allies as Russian strikes killed at least 20 people in Ukraine.

A missile attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300, civil aviation authorities said. The Houthis have claimed earlier attacks on the airport, as fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces intensifies. US President Donald Trump is weighing possible military intervention against the rebels.

Hurricane Isaias latest update: President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Georgia after earlier doing the same for Florida and Alabama, allowing for federal aid.

After 500-run thriller, India's bowlers brace for another tough night in Indore

India is reassessing its interim trade agreement framework with the US in light of recent global shifts. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal indicated that negotiations are active with nations like Mexico, the UK, and Canada. Additionally, alternative trade discussions are being held with several countries. The export statistics up to September reflect strong performance, indicating optimistic prospects ahead.

Donald Trump Medicaid social security coverage: Refugees, asylum seekers, victims of human trafficking and domestic violence are among those who have lost coverage. Green-card holders were not impacted.

The Reserve Bank of India has tightened regulations on foreign exchange derivatives to stabilize the rupee's value. New measures include stricter documentation requirements and lowering transaction limits for forex contracts. A special window will cater to the daily dollar needs of specific oil marketing companies. These actions aim to reduce speculative dollar demand and enhance market discipline. Bankers suggest these measures could impact the rupee's market value and trading activity.