Sir David Attenborough, the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster, has become the oldest person to win a Daytime Emmy at age 99. He won for outstanding daytime personality — nondaily, for his Netflix documentary Secret Lives of Orangutans. Attenborough broke the record set last year by Dick Van Dyke, who won at 98. The ceremony was held in Pasadena, California, though Attenborough did not attend. The documentary also won awards for directing and music. Known for Life on Earth and Our Planet, Attenborough has been making documentaries since the 1950s. This is his first Daytime Emmy. (PC: nytimes)

Sunil Gavaskar has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back strongly in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide. After their poor show in Perth, where Kohli scored 8 and Rohit got out for 0, Gavaskar said, “Don’t be surprised if Rohit and Kohli score big in the next two games.” He explained that returning after months away from international cricket made the Perth challenge tougher. Gavaskar added that more practice and time in the middle would help them find form again. Kohli’s strong record at Adelaide could boost India as they trail 0-1 in the series. (PC: India Today)

Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after more than a week of deadly clashes along their shared border. The agreement was reached in talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey. Both sides said they will stop attacks and avoid targeting civilians or infrastructure. The Taliban promised not to support groups carrying out attacks inside Pakistan. At least three dozen Afghan civilians were killed in recent cross-border strikes. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the truce “a step in the right direction.” Further peace talks will take place next week in Istanbul. (PC: BBC)

Air India will operate a special flight from Milan to Delhi on Sunday to bring back over 250 passengers stranded after their flight was cancelled on Friday due to a technical fault. The cancelled flight, AI138, was to be operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline said it expedited repairs and secured approvals for a replacement flight, AI138D, departing Milan at 7 pm local time. The passengers will arrive in Delhi on Monday morning, just in time for Diwali. Air India said affected travellers were also offered options to rebook or take today’s special flight. (PC: NDTV)

In the rain-affected first ODI between India and Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium, India posted a modest 136/9 in 26 overs, with Australia successfully chasing down the target of 131 with seven wickets in hand. Despite early breakthroughs by Arshdeep Singh, the bowling attack lacked effectiveness. Harshit Rana, who bowled four overs conceding 27 runs without taking a wicket, faced significant criticism from fans. Many questioned his selection, suggesting his affiliation with the Kolkata Knight Riders as a possible factor. The second ODI in Adelaide on October 23 becomes crucial for Rana to redeem himself.

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under strain as both sides accuse each other of breaking the truce. The Israel Defense Forces said Hamas fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire at its troops near Rafah. In response, Israel launched air strikes in southern Gaza. Hamas denied any clashes and said Israel was violating the deal. A doctor in al-Zawaida reported six deaths in an Israeli strike, while the Hamas-run Health Ministry said eight people were killed in 24 hours. The truce was part of a U.S.-backed plan aimed at easing the months-long war in Gaza. (PC: BBC)

On October 19, 2025, Paris’s Louvre Museum was hit by a daring seven-minute robbery at the Galerie d'Apollon. Thieves targeted nine historic jewels belonging to Napoleon and Empress Joséphine, entering via a basket lift and breaking display cases with chainsaws. They escaped on motorcycles, evading authorities. One stolen piece, believed to be Empress Eugénie’s crown, was recovered nearby, though damaged. The heist, executed shortly after opening hours, is being treated as highly organized. Police have launched a full-scale investigation into the audacious theft of these irreplaceable artifacts.  

Ayodhya, the city of Lord Rama, shone brightly on Sunday as over 26 lakh diyas lit up the city during Deepotsav celebrations. The event set two Guinness World Records — for lighting 26,17,215 diyas and for the most people performing diya rotation together. Organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department and the District Administration, the celebration showcased Ayodhya’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the Guinness certificates. The Sarayu River glowed like a river of light, marking another historic Diwali for the holy city and drawing visitors from across India. 

A major robbery took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday morning. Thieves entered through a window in an area under construction and stole several pieces of jewellery in just seven minutes. They used a basket lift and a disc cutter to break into the Apollo Gallery, which displays France’s Crown Jewels. Police said the gang appeared to have done prior scouting. One stolen jewel, believed to be Empress Eugénie’s crown, was later found broken outside the museum. No injuries were reported. The Louvre was closed for the day as police carried out forensic work. (PC: HT)

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram criticized India's 6.5% growth rate as "dismal," warning the country is trapped in lower-middle income status without "ideas or intrepidity" to break free. He called for "Manmohan Singh-like courage" to address the situation. Chidambaram highlighted that India's Gross National Income per capita of $2,650 needs to double to exit lower-middle income classification, which would take nine years at current growth rates. He flagged declining capital formation as critical, noting Gross Fixed Capital Formation dropped from 35.8% of GDP in 2007-08 to 30.1% in 2024-25. The Congress leader emphasized this growth rate isn't celebratory but indicates economic stagnation requiring bold reforms.