New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a year

Delhi High Court has issued a notice regarding a Public Interest Litigation filed by Kush Kalra. The petition alleges gender discrimination in officer recruitment within the Territorial Army. Kalra points out that vacancies have been disproportionately allocated to male candidates since 2022. Additionally, the petition references past court rulings supporting gender equality in recruitment practices. The court scheduled a hearing for further proceedings on December 4, 2026.

According the Eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global, the region's business activity grew the fastest in September since April 2023. The development comes amidst expansion in the services and manufacturing industries. The Eurozone scored a reading of 53.1 after 52 in August in the index, wherein a score above 50 indicates growth while a figure below 50 signals contraction.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke at an Atlantic Council panel in New York regarding the Golan Heights. He made a joke to US President Donald Trump about the territory and New Jersey. Al-Sharaa emphasized that the Golan Heights belongs to its people and cannot be given away. He acknowledged Israel-Syria negotiations had almost reached 90% agreement in the past.

Akash Anand, once seen as the political successor of Mayawati, has faced significant setbacks in his career. After a series of promotions, he was removed from key responsibilities multiple times since 2024. Mayawati recently stated that Anand's conduct post-marriage has influenced her decision to separate him from the party. Furthermore, his father-in-law's political troubles have contributed to this decision.

India's women's hockey team achieved a remarkable victory over Thailand by scoring 20 goals in their match. Deepika led the team with nine goals, supported by teammates Navneet Kaur and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal. Previously, India won matches against Uzbekistan and Indonesia with significant scorelines. India's men's kabaddi teams also secured victories on the same day, contributing to a successful outing.

ShinyHunters, a notorious cyber extortion group, has announced a shocking breach of the FBI's systems, claiming they have extracted sensitive information. With a two-day ultimatum for a response, they allege to possess data on FBI personnel and applicants, triggering an investigation by the agency. This bold move appears to be a retaliatory strike against the FBI.

North Korean star Ri Song Gum shattered three world records en route to women's 49kg gold, producing one of the most dominant performances of the Games.

Texas defense attorney Mariah Medina experienced a wardrobe-related incident in Bexar County court recently. During her appearance, a judge questioned the appropriateness of her sleeveless dress in front of others. Medina believed her attire complied with the court’s requirements and previously wore the dress in other courts. Despite the judge's remarks, Medina intends to wear a blazer in future appearances before her.

Jeffrey Maas, a 77-year-old retiree, lost his life savings after falling for a scam. He received a fake email about an antivirus charge that led to a phone call with a scammer. Maas was manipulated into believing he had to buy gold to reverse a fraudulent deposit. He filed a lawsuit against his bank and the precious metals dealer for negligence.

Due to erratic monsoon patterns, farmers in India are cutting back on their investments in pesticides, fertilizers, and seeds. The irregular rainfall is posing serious challenges to crop yields this year, compelling them to be cautious about their expenses. Agrochemical market players are witnessing a decline in demand for crop protection products, leading experts to advocate for consolidation in the congested farm input market to better manage these uncertainties.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav admonished the recent demolition drive in Ayodhya by the Uttar Pradesh Government and alleged that poor families are being uprooted and deprived of their homes and livelihood. He promised to compensate them if his party returns to power in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav said he never intended to obstruct the development of the temple city and claimed his party would it a "world-class city." He said the government, despite their reasons, must be considerate its actions and accused the government of a "bulldozer, demolition and destructive" approach towards laws, the Constitution, rules and people's rights and dignity.