American actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the hit television series 'Breaking Bad', has died at the age of 34. His representative confirmed the death, while his publicist told Reuters that he died by suicide in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday.   Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, used his experience to bring authenticity to his role and advocate for disability awareness and inclusion. He also supported United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's. Co-star Bryan Cranston expressed deep sorrow, remembering Mitte's growth as an actor and his work promoting representation. Aaron Paul and Dean Norris also paid tribute. (PC: 

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday after climbing over the locked gates of Jantar Mantar. The incident came a day after authorities removed the site’s status as a designated protest venue. The leaders, accompanied by at least 10 people, raised slogans demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. CJP members said they had reclaimed the venue to defend the right to protest. Police detained the group, including national organisation in-charge Ajinkya Shinde. Authorities have designated Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground as alternative protest sites. (PC: HT)

US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised Elon Musk over his political spending, accusing the billionaire of using his wealth to influence American elections. The remarks came after Musk accused powerful Indian business interests of blocking Starlink’s entry into India to protect their market dominance. Sanders said Musk spent $290 million supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and is now spending $366 million to help Republicans retain control of Congress. Musk has also questioned Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani’s influence. India’s government has rejected claims of regulatory bias, saying satellite internet operators face the same approval framework.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly moving between heavily guarded palaces equipped with bunkers as Houthi attacks on the kingdom intensify, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by NDTV. The crown prince has not appeared publicly since Tuesday, when he participated in a blood donation drive. The developments follow a missile strike on Riyadh’s international airport that killed at least 13 people and injured more than 300, according to reports. The airport has remained closed since the weekend attack. Saudi Arabia is considering its response as regional tensions rise and security concerns grow. (PC: NDTV)

Fighting between Yemen’s pro-government forces and Houthi rebels is intensifying near Bab al-Mandab, a strategic waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The conflict threatens global shipping and oil supplies, with Saudi Arabia also facing Houthi attacks. Government forces claim to have regained 85% of recently captured territory, while around 200,000 people have fled their homes since the latest escalation began in September, according to the International Organization for Migration. Hospitals in Aden are treating growing numbers of wounded fighters and civilians, including a 12-year-old boy injured in a drone strike. (PC: BBC)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia struck 6 Ukrainian energy facilities after US President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. Zelensky said 33 people were injured in the attacks, which targeted energy infrastructure and other facilities. Ukraine’s state grid operator Ukrenergo reported power cuts in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia due to damage to energy equipment. The city of Izyum also faced blackouts after power grids were damaged. Zelensky accused Russia of rejecting the proposed truce, while Moscow’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine did not deserve the “respite” a ceasefire would bring. (PC: BBC)

Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukraine overnight and on October 12, killing civilians and injuring dozens, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of violating the energy ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump. Strikes hit energy facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv, raising doubts about the proposed truce. Zelenskyy urged Washington to ensure Russia respects the arrangement and said Ukraine had not attacked Russian refineries overnight. Trump had announced that both countries agreed to stop targeting each other’s energy infrastructure. However, Moscow had not publicly confirmed the agreement, leaving its implementation uncertain. (PC: India Today)

Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England has confirmed that a tiger named Altai will not be euthanised after a man was mauled to death inside its enclosure on Saturday. South Yorkshire Police said the man entered the enclosure before the tiger attacked him. Emergency services were called at 1.35 pm, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. The park remained closed on Sunday, with staff offered specialist support following the incident. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expressed condolences to the victim’s family and thanked emergency services and park staff for their response. (PC: X)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has backed US President Donald Trump's call for an energy ceasefire with Russia. However, he said Russian forces continued to attack Ukraine's power plants. Trump claimed the ceasefire was effective immediately but gave no details. Zelensky said Ukraine was ready to stop attacking Russian energy sites if Moscow agreed. He accused Russia of striking a power plant in Kyiv and energy facilities in Kharkiv after Trump's announcement. The proposed truce comes as both countries continue attacks on energy infrastructure. The deal has also faced criticism from US lawmakers and European officials.  

Crude oil prices fell by more than 1.5% after US President Donald Trump announced a proposed energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, although uncertainty over implementation persisted. Brent crude traded at $102 per barrel at the time of reporting. Trump said both countries had agreed to halt attacks on each other’s energy facilities following a US diesel-supply deal with Moscow, raising expectations of increased Russian supplies. However, reports of fresh attacks cast doubt on the arrangement. For India, additional Russian fuel supplies could help moderate price volatility ahead of winter, when diesel demand typically rises. The potential benefit depends on supply volumes, freight and insurance costs, and disruptions elsewhere. (PC: X)