SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and other officials will appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday at 11 am in Delhi. They will be questioned about SEBI's performance following serious allegations from US-based Hindenburg Research. The PAC, chaired by K C Venugopal of the Congress party, aims to scrutinize the stock market regulator's actions and responses to these allegations. This session comes amid increasing scrutiny of SEBI's regulatory practices and its role in maintaining market integrity. The outcome of the meeting could have significant implications for SEBI and its regulatory framework.

Cardi B has canceled her performance at the ONE MusicFest due to hospitalization from a medical emergency. In an Instagram post on October 23, she announced that she had been recovering in the hospital for the past few days. Cardi expressed her sadness over not being able to perform and reassured fans that she is safe. She thanked her supporters, known as the "Bardi Gang," for their understanding and expressed her desire to return to performing soon. The announcement has left fans disappointed and concerned for her well-being. Further updates on her health have yet to be released.

Authorities in Odisha evacuates 10 lakh people from coastal districts as Cyclone Dana is set to make landfall tonight. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has categorized it as a severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds potentially reaching 120 kmph. Ports in Dhamra, Paradip, and Puri have issued great danger signals, and operations have been suspended. The storm is expected to pass directly through Dhamra. Train services have been severely disrupted, with 198 trains cancelled in Odisha and 150 in Bengal. High-risk zones include Kendrapara, Bhadrak, and Balasore, while other districts brace for winds of up to 100 kmph.

A 19-year-old teenager, Shubam Kumar, from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, was injured in a terrorist shooting in Batagund village, Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday morning. Kumar sustained bullet injuries to his hand and was hospitalized, where he is reported to be in stable condition. This incident marks the third attack on migrant workers in the region within a week. Previously, on October 20, a terrorist attack at a construction site in Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including one doctor and six migrant workers. Security concerns are rising due to the ongoing violence against migrant workers.

At least 19 people, including six women and five children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a house in the village of Teffahta, southern Lebanon, on Tuesday. The dead included former school principal Ahmed Ezzedine and multiple generations of his family, who lived in the building. A local imam, Sheikh Abdo Abo Rayya, was also killed while walking nearby, along with two other passers-by. The Israeli military has not commented on the strike but has previously stated efforts to avoid civilian casualties. The incident highlights the growing toll of ongoing hostilities in the region.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that his government will reduce immigration numbers starting in 2025, lowering the annual intake by 30,000 to about 300,000. New rules will also make it harder for companies to hire temporary foreign workers, requiring them to provide clear reasons for not hiring Canadian workers first. This follows the recent decision to limit study permits for international students. The changes come amid concerns over rising housing prices and pressure from Canadians regarding the impact of immigration on housing and employment. Trudeau's government aims to address these challenges while adjusting immigration policies.

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall tonight near Odisha's Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, with wind speeds projected between 100-120 km per hour. Authorities in both Odisha and West Bengal are on high alert, with evacuations of vulnerable populations already underway. Flight and rail services have been suspended in preparation for the cyclone's impact. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the cyclone will cross the coast between Puri and Sagar Island, starting late Thursday night and continuing into Friday morning. IMD's Director-General, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, indicated that landfall will occur with maximum wind speeds around 120 km/h.

McDonald's has stopped serving Quarter Pounder burgers at 20% of its U.S. outlets due to an E. coli outbreak linked to the burgers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported one death and numerous illnesses across ten states. The affected states include Colorado, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming, and some regions in Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. McDonald's has removed the burgers from the menu as a precautionary measure to protect public health. The fast-food chain is cooperating with health authorities as investigations continue into the source of the contamination.

A 60-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after three people were found dead at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage. Dorset Police are investigating possible carbon monoxide poisoning as the main cause. Seven other residents were taken to the hospital as a precaution, and the care home has been evacuated. Police were called to the scene early Wednesday morning and have stated that there is no ongoing risk to the public. The investigation is focused on determining whether any gross negligence or omissions contributed to the deaths, which are currently being treated as "unexplained."

NASA's Crew-8 mission has begun its 34-hour return to Earth after six months aboard the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon capsule, carrying NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, undocked from the ISS at 2:40 am (IST) on Thursday. Their return had been delayed by poor weather conditions. The crew is expected to splash down near the Florida coast at around 1 pm (IST) on Friday. This marks the end of their mission, which involved various scientific experiments and maintenance activities during their time in space.