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)

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif endorsed Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize at Egypt's Gaza Peace Summit, calling him "genuinely a man of peace" and crediting him with saving millions of Middle Eastern lives. Sharif saluted Trump's "exemplary, visionary leadership mentioning him as the man this world needed most." Trump reciprocated warmly, calling Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir his "favourite field Marshal" and expressing optimism that "India and Pakistan are going to live very nicely together," prompting laughter from Sharif. The summit saw the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey sign as guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire deal that released 20 Israeli hostages, ending two years of conflict.

Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released by Israel and reunited with their families in Gaza and the West Bank. About 250 had been convicted of attacks on Israelis, while around 1,700 were held without charge. Families greeted them with tears, hugs, and cheers. Some prisoners looked weak and struggled to walk. Many were freed as part of an exchange after Hamas released 20 Israeli hostages. Families called the day joyful but emotional. Medics said some prisoners had faced beatings and starvation in detention. The release comes amid a ceasefire and ongoing peace talks in Gaza. (PC: BBC)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised US President Donald Trump's "unwavering peace efforts" in brokering the Gaza ceasefire after Hamas released all 20 surviving Israeli hostages held captive for over two years. Modi also commended Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's "strong resolve" and welcomed the hostages' freedom as tribute to their families' courage. This marks Modi's second congratulation to Trump over the Gaza deal, following an earlier phone conversation where he called Trump his "friend." Under the ceasefire agreement, Israel released over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and committed to increased Gaza aid. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh will represent India at today's Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit co-chaired by Trump and Egyptian President al-Sisi.

Afghanistan rejected Pakistan's truce efforts by denying visas to Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, ISI chief Asim Malik, and two generals, three times in three days. This follows deadly border clashes where Pakistan admitted 23 soldiers and 200+ Taliban fighters died, while Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed 58 Pakistani soldiers perished. US President Trump immediately offered mediation, calling himself "an expert at resolving wars" while en route to Israel. China urged restraint, requesting both nations ensure Chinese personnel safety while emphasizing their friendship status. The crisis stems from Pakistan's allegations that Kabul hosts militant groups TTP and BLA, issues addressed through China's tripartite mechanism.

Female journalists sat in front at a Taliban press conference in Delhi on Sunday, drawing attention across India. The event followed criticism after women were blocked from the minister’s first press meet on Friday. Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said the exclusion was “not deliberate” and due to short notice. Indian journalist groups called the act discriminatory and criticized the government for not objecting. The second press conference allowed all media to attend. Reporters asked tough questions about women’s rights and education in Afghanistan, with Muttaqi saying some limits exist but women’s education is “not forbidden.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Monday he'll visit Washington this week for talks on long-range weapons provision, potentially meeting President Trump as early as Friday. The visit follows Trump's Sunday warning to Russia about possibly sending Ukraine Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn't settle the war soon. Zelenskyy will discuss air defense, long-range capabilities, and protecting Ukraine's electricity and gas networks from relentless Russian bombardment. Moscow expressed "extreme concern" over potential Tomahawk provision. The meeting comes as Russia intensifies infrastructure attacks ahead of winter. EU's Kaja Kallas pledged continued Moscow pressure despite Hungary's objections to new sanctions, emphasizing Ukraine's enormous funding needs. (PC: X)

Government-owned Alliance Air launched the "Fare se Fursat" (One Route, One Fare) scheme offering fixed airfares regardless of booking date, even day-of-departure. Running pilot-phase from October 13 to December 31, 2025, the initiative primarily benefits tier 2 and tier 3 city passengers served under the UDAN scheme. Alliance Air operates short-to-medium routes using ATR 72-600 turboprops, ATR 42-600s, and one Indian-made Dornier 228. Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu emphasized making aviation "people-oriented," citing UDAN cafes offering ₹10 tea, ₹20 coffee and snacks. He praised Alliance Air's "bold step" as "Naye Bharat ki Udaan," prioritizing public service over profitability while addressing passenger airfare concerns.

West Indies displayed remarkable resilience, forcing the Delhi Test into a fifth day despite India's dominant position. John Campbell scored his maiden Test century while Shai Hope ended an eight-year drought with his third Test hundred, stitching a 177-run partnership. Justin Greaves's gritty half-century and a record 79-run 10th-wicket stand with Jayden Seales (32) frustrated India further. India's decision to enforce follow-on backfired as West Indies, bowled out for 390, set a 121-run target. India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early but need just 58 runs for a 2-0 series sweep. The stubborn resistance raised questions about India underestimating their opponents on turning Kotla wicket. (PC: X)