President Donald Trump has approved the Nidal Hasan execution by a US Army firing squad, the Pentagon announced, moving the Fort Hood gunman closer to becoming the first person executed by the US military since 1961. The Army secretary will determine when and where the sentence is carried out. Fort Hood Trump approved the firing-squad execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the met

The US midterms impact can extend far beyond one election cycle. From 1866 and Reconstruction to the political waves of 1934, 1966, 1994 and 2010, midterm voters repeatedly changed control of Congress, strengthened or weakened presidents and redirected American politics. Why US midterm elections can change the course of American politics US midterm elections take place halfway through a president’s four-year term, but their importance re

The Trump RAF shift came amid security concerns surrounding RAF Fairford, while the B1 move and Fairford risk remain under investigation. Trump also addressed the Russia plague reports, praised the Flavio vote result and reacted as the Brazil runoff approaches. B1 move follows threat concerns US President Donald Trump said on October 5 that American B-1 bombers had been moved from RAF Fairford in Britain after what he described as “som

The Texas voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2026 election is Monday, October 5. Texans can verify their registration through VoteTexas, while early voting begins October 19 and mail-ballot applications must be received by October 23. Texans who want to vote in the November 3, 2026 general election face a key deadline Monday, October 5, the final day to register to vote. The Texas Secretary of State has urged eligible resident

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died at 84 at his Illinois home. The longtime Republican congressional leader served as speaker from 1999 to 2007 before a federal banking conviction tied to payments concealing past sexual abuse transformed his legacy. Dennis Hastert, the former U.S. House speaker who became one of Washington’s most powerful Republicans before his legacy was consumed by revelations of sexual abuse and a federal conviction, has died at age 8

Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out against digital harassment after an AI-altered video using footage from Chuttamalle, her song in Devara: Part 1, circulated on social media. The actress described the misuse of her image as “deeply violating” and highlighted the harm caused when manipulated content is shared without consent. Her response puts the focus on women’s dignity, personal boundaries and the consequences of using artificial intelligence to create degra

NTR reacts to morphed Chuttamalle video Jr NTR has reportedly strongly condemned an AI-generated, morphed video based on the song Chuttamalle from Devara, warning of legal action against those responsible for creating and circulating it. According to a report published by, the manipulated clip depicts NTR and co-star Janhvi Kapoor in an objectionable manner. The report said the vi

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

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

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

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

US visa misrepresentation can lead to permanent visa ineligibility when an applicant willfully provides a false material fact to obtain a visa or admission. This guide explains fraud, materiality, application mistakes, fake documents and possible waivers. Providing false information during a U.S. visa or immigration process can have consequences far beyond a single application. Under Immigration and Nationality Act Section 212(a)(6)(C)(i), a person who com

A 27-year-old postgraduate medical student was found dead inside a hotel room in Hyderabad’s Miyapur area, prompting police to register a murder case and launch an investigation. Police are also searching for a man who was reportedly with her at the hotel. The deceased has been identified as K Srijana, a resident of Sangareddy. She was pursuing her first-year postgraduate course in Paediatrics at a medical college in Ha