Veteran actor and comic legend Asrani passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was admitted to Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital four days ago due to fluid in his lungs. His funeral was held at the Santacruz Crematorium, with the family announcing the news afterward, respecting his wish for a quiet farewell. Known for iconic roles in films like Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Bawarchi, and Mere Apne, Asrani acted in over 350 films. His comic timing and versatility made him one of Indian cinema’s most beloved actors. A prayer meeting is being planned. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump warned China that he could impose 155% tariffs if no fair trade deal is reached. Speaking at the White House alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Trump said China already pays 55% tariffs and could face higher rates from November 1. He added that several countries had earlier taken advantage of the US but “not anymore.” Trump expressed hope for a “very fair” deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping soon. The comments came as the US and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement, strengthening trade ties amid rising tensions with Beijing. (PC: HT)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) faced a major outage that disrupted over 1,000 companies and millions of users worldwide. Popular apps like Snapchat, Reddit, and games like Fortnite went offline. Banks such as Lloyds and Halifax were also affected. The problem was caused by a DNS error — a system that helps connect users to websites. The issue began in AWS’s main data centre in North Virginia. Experts say the outage shows the risks of relying too much on one cloud provider. AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud together handle most of the world’s online services. (PC: BBC)

Millions across India celebrated Diwali 2025 with lights, sweets, and fireworks, marking the festival of joy and unity. The Supreme Court allowed the use of “green crackers” in Delhi for the first time since 2020, balancing festivity with pollution control. From Srinagar’s glowing Ghanta Ghar to Guwahati’s lively streets, homes and temples shone bright. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant, India’s largest indigenously built warship. Across cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Chandigarh, communities came together to light diyas, share sweets, and spread cheer. (PC: X)

For Diwali, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a mesmerizing video of India glowing at night from space. The clip, posted on X, moves from southwest to northeast, showing Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and New Delhi sparkling. Shukla described it as “like watching a living galaxy” and called it “Diwali of Earth.” The video also shows flashes of lightning across central India and the Bay of Bengal. As the spacecraft moves north, the dark Himalayas appear, followed by an orbital sunrise. Millions watched in awe, seeing India’s festival of lights from a unique space perspective. (PC: X)

A week after a US-brokered ceasefire, Gaza saw its deadliest day since the truce began. Israeli strikes killed at least 45 Palestinians after two Israeli soldiers died in an attack blamed on Hamas. US pressure helped stop a full collapse of the deal, with aid deliveries resuming Monday. President Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff returned to the region to save the peace plan. Israel warned Hamas fighters to stay behind a new “Yellow Line” marking control zones. Both sides accused each other of breaking the deal, raising fears the fragile ceasefire could soon fail. (PC: BBC)

A widespread outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday disrupted major websites and apps across the globe, including Snapchat, Robinhood, Coinbase, and Perplexity AI. The issue stemmed from AWS’s US-EAST-1 region, one of its largest data centres, causing high “error rates and latencies.” Over 6.5 million outage reports were recorded worldwide, affecting more than 1,000 companies. Some NHS services in the UK also faced limited disruption. Amazon said systems are gradually recovering, with EC2 instance launches resuming in several zones. AWS provides vital cloud infrastructure for global businesses, governments, and digital platforms. (PC: HT)

India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has dismissed claims linking Indian diplomats to criminal acts in Canada, calling them “preposterous and absurd.” In an interview with CTV, Patnaik said the threat from Khalistani groups is Canada’s domestic issue, not India’s. He added that New Delhi is still waiting for evidence from Ottawa. Patnaik expressed concern over his own security, saying it was unusual for an envoy to need protection. He emphasized that both countries are rebuilding ties through security dialogue. Relations have remained tense since Canada’s 2023 allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. (PC: India Today)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to join proposed peace talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Hungary if invited. The comment came after a tense White House meeting with Trump, which Zelensky described as “frank.” Reports said the talks turned heated, with Trump urging Ukraine to accept Russian terms. Zelensky said his goal is a “just peace,” not a quick one, and criticized Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban as an unsuitable host. The meeting ended without progress on Zelensky’s request for Tomahawk missiles, as Trump took a cautious stance on future military aid. (PC: BBC)

Virat Kohli is just one century away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s world record for the most hundreds in a single format. The 36-year-old Indian star, with 51 ODI centuries, will play his first international match in over seven months as India faces Australia in Perth on Sunday. Kohli is currently tied with Tendulkar, who had 51 Test centuries. Overall, Kohli has 82 international tons across formats. Known for his strong record in Australia, he has scored five ODI centuries there. This series could mark another historic milestone in Kohli’s legendary career. (PC: NDTV)