US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very good friend” at the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt. Trump also gestured toward Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who stood behind him. He said he believed India and Pakistan would “live very nicely together.” Shehbaz thanked Trump and said his help had stopped a possible wider war. India was represented at the summit by Kirti Vardhan Singh. Prime Minister Modi praised Trump’s peace efforts. The summit ended with leaders signing a ceasefire agreement to ease fighting and help civilians. (PC: India Today)

The Indian Army killed two terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district after spotting suspicious movement near the Line of Control. The encounter took place in the Machhal Sector on Sunday night during a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police. Officials said the terrorists opened fire first, and troops responded, killing both. A large quantity of weapons and equipment was recovered from the site. Search operations are still underway in the area. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked security forces to stay alert as winter nears to prevent infiltration along the border. (PC: HT)

Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, has been confirmed dead. His body was handed over to Israeli authorities and is being sent to Tel Aviv. Nepal’s ambassador to Israel said the remains will undergo DNA testing before being sent home. Joshi, who studied agriculture near Gaza, was hailed as a hero for saving friends by throwing away a live grenade during the attack. He was taken hostage soon after. His death was confirmed as world leaders marked progress in the Gaza peace deal, highlighting the human cost of the conflict. (PC: NDTV)

Officials have released the names of 16 people killed in an explosion at a munitions factory in Hickman County, Tennessee. The blast at Accurate Energetic Systems on 10 October destroyed the plant and left no survivors. Sheriffs said families are being supported as the community mourns. Victims include workers, a chemist, and a pastor. The cause of the blast is still unknown, and federal agents are investigating. The explosion was so strong it registered as a small earthquake. Local residents gathered for vigils, remembering the victims as kind and hardworking members of their small, close-knit town. (PC: BBC)

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return to international cricket as India face Australia in a three-match ODI series starting October 19. The series marks the beginning of a new phase, with Shubman Gill leading the team and Gautam Gambhir as head coach. Selectors chose to look ahead to the 2027 World Cup, replacing Rohit with Gill as captain. Yet, Rohit and Kohli’s inclusion shows respect for experience. The challenge for Gambhir will be balancing transition and teamwork. With only 20 ODIs before 2027, India’s focus will be on form, fitness, and maintaining harmony in the dressing room. (PC: India Today)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against three contaminated cough syrups in India after the deaths of 22 children in Madhya Pradesh. The syrups include Coldrif from Sresan Pharmaceuticals, Respifresh TR from Rednex Pharmaceuticals, and ReLife from Shape Pharma. Tests found toxic diethylene glycol (DEG) in the medicines, nearly 500 times above the safe limit. The victims, all under five, were from Chhindwara district. Following the tragedy, Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals lost its manufacturing license, and its owner was arrested. Indian authorities confirmed that none of the toxic syrups were exported. WHO said the syrups pose serious health risks. (PC: ANI)

US President Donald Trump said he believes India and Pakistan will “live very nicely together” while speaking at the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt. Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi without naming him, calling India a “great country” with a “good friend” leading it. He also praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir. Trump’s comments come after recent border tensions between the two nations. He claimed he helped reduce conflicts by warning both countries of heavy tariffs. Sharif, during his speech, thanked Trump for his peace efforts and said Pakistan had nominated him for the Nobel Prize. (PC: AP)

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues its strong run at the box office. The film has now crossed ₹650 crore worldwide, beating SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Beginning and Salman Khan’s Sultan. On its 12th day, the Kannada period drama earned ₹13.5 crore in India, bringing its total domestic collection to ₹451.9 crore. With a worldwide total close to ₹675 crore, it is now the 17th highest-grossing Indian film ever. Directed and written by Rishab Shetty, the movie stars Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah. It is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, set a thousand years earlier. (PC: PTI)

US President Donald Trump addressed Israel’s Knesset, calling the Gaza peace deal “the historic dawn of a new Middle East.” He praised US negotiators, including Jared Kushner, and said the agreement ends a long era of war and terror. Two left-wing politicians heckled him and were removed. Trump said the deal brings home all hostages and focuses on stability and development in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called Trump “Israel’s greatest friend.” The peace deal follows years of conflict, including Hamas attacks in 2023 and Israel’s military offensive, and includes prisoner releases for Palestinians and Israelis. (PC: Sky News)

A 10-year-old KBC contestant became the center of online debate for his confident answers on the show with Amitabh Bachchan. Some viewers saw his behaviour as rude, while social media criticised his parents’ “parenting style.” Child psychologist Dr Sushma Gopalan says children’s behaviour comes from personality, environment, and parenting, and blaming parents for public slips is unfair. Nervousness or excitement can look like arrogance. She warns that trolling can harm a child’s self-esteem and affect the family. Experts stress that children need room to learn from mistakes, not public judgment. (BC: India Today)