The Brazil election runoff will pit Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on October 25 after neither candidate crossed the 50% threshold. Bolsonaro’s surprise first-round lead overturned expectations from several pre-election polls and reshaped Brazil’s presidential race. Flávio Lead Right-wing Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of incumbent President Lula in Brazil’s October 4 presidential electi

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio tax plan is becoming a central issue in the race for governor, with proposals to phase out income tax, reduce property tax burdens and intensify Medicaid fraud enforcement as he competes against Democrat Amy Acton ahead of the November 3 election. Income Tax Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to make Ohio a zero-income-tax state if elected governor. His plan would phase out the individual income tax o

Israel has launched an Israel flight security review after the Flydubai attack on FZ1073 raised questions over cockpit security, crew vetting and foreign airlines flying to Ben Gurion Airport. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a broader examination as investigations into the incident continue. Flydubai Attack Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed National Security Council chief Shmuel Ben-Ezra to appoint an examiner to

Yemen's internationally recognised government has launched a Yemen offensive against Houthis as fighting intensifies around Taiz, the Aden road and the Red Sea coast. Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority across the country after major recent Houthi territorial gains. Alimi Plan Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, announced the new military campaign in a televised address on S

The US midterms impact India well beyond American domestic politics. A Democratic House could limit parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda, while India ties, Trump tariffs, Russia oil sanctions and Washington’s China strategy continue to shape New Delhi’s choices. Dem House The November 3 midterm elections could produce a divided Congress at a sensitive time for India-US relations. Decision Desk HQ’s October 4 forecast gives De

The 2026 Senate battle has tightened sharply ahead of the November 3 midterms, with Senate control now hinging on a small group of competitive states. Decision Desk HQ gives Democrats a narrow edge, while toss-ups in Iowa, Ohio, Maine and Texas could decide which party controls the chamber. Senate Control Republicans entered the cycle with a 53-47 Senate majority, so Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take outright control becaus

The Vienna GA mass shooting left two people dead and 35 others injured after gunfire erupted at a crowded neighborhood homecoming gathering in Dooly County. The GBI probe is examining the Pine Street shooting as investigators work to determine who fired the shots and what triggered the violence. Pine Gunfire Gunfire broke out at about 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, while Dooly County Sheriff's Office deputies were patrolling a neighborh

A 31-year-old Telugu woman from Telangana died in a road accident in the United States after a truck reportedly struck the car in which she was travelling. The deceased has been identified as Daram Supriya, a native of the Maripeda area in Mahabubabad district, Telangana. She had been living and working in Missouri and is survived by her husband. Truck Reportedly Rams Car From Behind According to preliminary information, the accident occurred d

A pharmaceutical facility owned by India’s Kusum Group was severely damaged in a Russian drone attack in Sumy, Ukraine. The strike reportedly killed one person and left several others injured. The main building of the plant was largely destroyed in the attack, with preliminary losses estimated at around ₹400 crore. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences over the loss of life and acknowledged the damage caused by the strike. The incident

India’s effort to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem is gaining momentum, but China’s experience shows that becoming a major chip power requires more than large investments. Beijing has spent heavily to strengthen manufacturing, attract talent and reduce dependence on foreign technology, yet it still struggles with the world’s most advanced chips. For India, the key lesson is to build its strategy carefully. Chip design, assembly, testing, packaging and legacy semiconduc

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C Joseph Vijay has criticised DMK president MK Stalin over remarks concerning TVK’s Dharapuram bypoll candidate P Sathyabama, saying political attacks should not extend to personal comments about women. Addressing voters during a roadshow in the Dharapuram Assembly constituency, Vijay said he was prepared to face criticism directed at him but would not remain silent if women from his family, party or society we

Alabama appears ready to make another major jump in the college football rankings after a dominant Week 5 performance against Mississippi State, strengthening its case as one of the leading national championship contenders. The Crimson Tide entered the 2026 season ranked No. 11 in the preseason AP Top 25, their lowest preseason position since 2008. Five weeks into the season, however, Kalen DeBoer’s team has quickly changed the conversation. After another convincing offe

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the United States has deliberately adopted a more isolated global posture while China’s growing economic and political influence is reshaping the international order. Speaking at the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Jaishankar said the present global landscape is increasingly defined by strategic competition between the US and China, alongside a stronger push by emerging and middle powers to protect their interests through diver

Concerns over the rapid development of increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems have intensified discussions around AI safety, ethics and responsible behaviour. Against this backdrop, Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI assistant, has reportedly been engaging with religious leaders, philosophers and experts from different fields to explore questions surrounding morality and values in advanced AI systems. Among those reportedly approached is Hindu Vedanta monk Sw

The Swaminarayan temple attack in Ohio damaged windows at Shree Swaminarayan Vadtal Dham in Richmond Heights while priests and devotees were inside. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage as Hindu groups call for an investigation. A Hindu temple in Richmond Heights, Ohio, was attacked with bricks on Friday, October 2, 2026, shattering windows while priests and devotees were inside, according to Hindu advocacy organizations. The in

Navpreet Singh was sent to 10 days of Delhi Police custody on October 3, 2026, after being deported from Türkiye. Investigators say they plan to question him over an alleged narcotics network and pursue leads across four Indian states. NEW DELHI — A Delhi court on Saturday, October 3, 2026, granted Delhi Police 10 days of custody of Navpreet Singh following his deportation from Türkiye, allowing investigators to question him over an alleged narc

The Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis breakup became public after Zilis said on October 2, 2026, that their relationship had ended unexpectedly. The Neuralink executive, who shares four children with Musk, said she hopes they can remain friends and co-parents. Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis have ended their romantic relationship, according to a public statement from Zilis, the Neuralink executive who shares four children with the Tesla and SpaceX chief. Zilis disclos

India clinched the men’s cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in a high-scoring final in Japan on Saturday, October 3. Batting first after winning the toss, India posted an imposing 211/6 in 20 overs, powered by impressive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. Pakistan fought back during the chase but finished at 192/6, handing India the gold medal. Abhishek Sharma Gives India Flying Start

Mankind Pharma has honoured Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar with ₹1 crore for his reported courage during the cockpit incident involving his co-pilot. According to reports, Machchhar was allegedly stabbed during the incident but continued to act to protect the aircraft and its passengers from potential danger. Rajeev Juneja Praises Captain’s Courage Mankind Pharma Vice Chairma

US visa revocation can create serious travel problems for NRIs, especially Indian workers, students and families returning from India. This guide explains how revocation may affect return travel, dependents, visa stamping and future applications. For many NRIs, a U.S. visa is more than a travel document. It may be connected to employment, education or family life in the United States. That makes visa revocation particularly disruptive when an Indian profes