Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 has entered its seventh week, bringing another unexpected twist to the popular reality television show. According to multiple entertainment media reports, contestants Dakshi Guttikonda and Shalini are believed to have been eliminated in a double-eviction development. The reported eliminations have attracted attention among viewers, particularly because of the different circumstances surrounding the two contestants. While Dakshi's departure has been linked

New details have emerged about Tennessee's failed execution of Christa Pike, 50, after her attorney reported repeated problems inserting intravenous lines before lethal injection drugs were administered. Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital during the September 30, 2026, procedure and later recovered consciousness. A court filing submitted on Thursday, October 22, has raised further questions about the state's execution practices. Christa Pike Execution

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved testing of the military's Active Denial System for possible use along the US-Mexico border. The seven-month DHS arrangement has renewed debate over directed-energy weapons, border enforcement and public safety. Hegseth Approves Heat Ray Testing at US-Mexico Border US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to test a military-grade heat ray weapon for poss

Atlanta Georgia midterms could shape Senate and governor races as the state prepares for a closely watched November 3 election. Atlanta voter turnout, suburban shifts and competitive statewide contests involving Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson could influence Georgia politics and control of Congress. Jon Ossoff vs Mike Collins Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is seeking another term against Republican US Repr

US, India issue Saudi Arabia travel advisories amid Houthi attacks as continued missile and drone activity raises concerns over airport operations and civilian safety. Riyadh airport remains disrupted, while Indian and American citizens have been urged to monitor official alerts and take precautions. India issues Saudi Arabia travel advisory The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued fresh guidance asking Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to

France’s nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor public services turned violent in several cities on October 17. A fire largely destroyed Limoges’ 143-year-old town hall, while shops and public buildings were damaged elsewhere. Most demonstrators marched peacefully, but some groups clashed with police and looted businesses.  Fire Destroys Much of Limoges Town Hall Masked individuals set fire to Limoges town hall during the unres

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, during their Chennai promotional visit for Ranabaali. Deverakonda subsequently shared photographs of the interaction on X and expressed his appreciation for Vijay. Describing it as their first meeting, the Telugu actor said Thalapathy Vijay had become a favourite after just one interaction. The photographs added a persona

Indian dies in Riyadh airport attack as 11 others injured after a deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport. The Hyderabad victim was among 13 people killed, while the Indian Embassy is assisting those affected and the MEA has strongly condemned repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia. Indian national killed in Riyadh airport attack, 11 others injured An Indian national from Hyderabad has died from injuries sustained in the deadly atta

Houthi attack on Riyadh airport kills 13, injures over 300 as Yemen’s Iran-backed group claims strikes on King Khalid Airport, Aramco facilities and other Saudi targets. The group has also issued a Saudi airspace warning as tensions over the Yemen conflict intensify. Houthis claim deadly Riyadh airport attack as tensions escalate Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on King Khalid Interna

An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 12 people and injured 309, according to a Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation update. GACA said the victims included four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshis and one person each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. Some of those injured were in critical condition and were receiving treatment at several hospitals. The authority also reported property damage. Officials

Christa Pike survives execution after receiving two rounds of pentobarbital in Tennessee and is now conscious and speaking. Her recovery, the TN pause on executions and a renewed clemency plea have intensified scrutiny of lethal injection and the death penalty. Christa Pike conscious after surviving Tennessee execution attempt Christa Pike, the Tennessee death-row prisoner who survived an attempted lethal injection last week, is consciou

The Russia travel warning remains at Level 4 as the US Embassy issues an Irkutsk alert over a suspected plague case. While the WHO update says the wider plague risk is very low, Americans are still urged to avoid Russia because of security and wrongful-detention concerns. US keeps Level 4 Russia warning as Irkutsk case draws attention The United States has reiterated its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning for Russia while issuing a new

Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos arriving from some of the most extreme environments in the universe. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognised Halzen for helping transform Antarctic ice into a massive particle detector, opening an entirely new way for scientists to study the cosmos. W

Turkey Pakistan Saudi troop deployment plans have moved forward after an emergency Riyadh meeting activated practical steps under the Makkah defence pact. The three countries agreed to ensure rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities as Houthi attacks intensify pressure on Saudi security. Rapid Deployment Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye agreed on October 5 to move immediately toward implementing their collective-defence co

The Christa Pike execution case took an unexpected turn after the US Supreme Court cleared Tennessee to proceed with her September 30 execution, only for the state to later be unable to complete the lethal-injection procedure. Pike, 50, remains alive as fresh legal questions surround the failed attempt.  Court stay The legal battle intensified hours before Pike was scheduled to be executed at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution i

The Christa Pike execution was halted on September 30, 2026, after the Sixth Circuit granted a temporary stay. Tennessee asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the order as the legal fight over Pike’s death sentence continued. A federal appeals court temporarily halted the execution of Christa Gail Pike on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, shortly before Tennessee was scheduled to put her to death by lethal injection. The intervention pr

Forty-one years after the Air India Flight 182 bombing, families of the 329 victims are again confronting painful questions over justice. Canada’s RCMP says no suspects are currently under active consideration, although the investigation remains open, renewing frustration over one of the country’s deadliest terror attacks. Air India 182 probe remains open after 41 years More than four decades after Air India Flight 182 was destroyed by a bo

Medical AI is gaining ground in radiology, documentation and diagnostics, but clinicians are demanding stronger proof before trusting it with treatment or clinical decisions. New surveys show concern about deskilling, hallucinations and weak governance even as AI use rises sharply in healthcare. Medical AI evidence gap slows wider clinica

Rare footage of a humpback whale with a stillborn calf off Australia’s Gold Coast documents prolonged maternal contact after the calf’s death. Researchers say the July 17, 2025 encounter may reflect grief-like behavior, while cautioning that the whale’s emotional state cannot be confirmed. Researchers have documented rare underwater footage of a female humpback whale remaining close to and repeatedly interacting with

Anant Nag has been named the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 recipient, honoring a five-decade career across Indian cinema. The veteran Kannada actor will receive the award at the 72nd National Film Awards in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026, recognizing his lasting contribution to film. Veteran actor Anant Nag has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, India’s highest honor in cinema. The Go