Cyclone ‘Dana’ has led to the cancellation of 197 trains and closure of schools and colleges in several districts of Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone, expected to hit the coasts on October 25, has prompted evacuation efforts from vulnerable areas, with 800 cyclone shelters ready in Odisha. The Indian Coast Guard is on high alert, mobilizing vessels and aircraft. Flight operations remain unaffected, but Kolkata airport is preparing for possible disruptions. Heavy rainfall and winds are expected, with Jharkhand also predicted to experience the cyclone’s impact from October 24.

Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini, 36, tragically died after being impaled by a swordfish while surfing in Indonesia's Mentawai Islands on October 19. Witnesses attempted to aid her before she was taken to a local medical center, where she was found with a 5 cm stab wound to her chest. Despite efforts from her partner and medical staff, she could not be saved. Manfrini, co-founder of AWAVE Travel, was remembered for her passion for life and adventure. Her death has left the local community and her loved ones in deep grief.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on Wednesday during the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. This marks their first formal meeting in five years, following the 2019 talks in Mahabalipuram. The bilateral talks come after India and China reached an agreement on resuming patrols at friction points along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, where tensions escalated after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Both nations have disengaged from several points but continue to work on resolving remaining issues for better relations.

Former One Direction star Liam Payne, 31, was found to have multiple substances, including "pink cocaine" and cocaine, in his system after falling to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony on October 16. Argentinian authorities are investigating two hotel staff members for allegedly supplying the drugs, reportedly hidden in a Dove Soap box. A funeral in Britain is planned for November. Payne's sister Nicola paid tribute, calling him "an angel who lived for making people smile." Police continue to hunt the drug dealer involved.

Pam Kaur has been appointed as HSBC Holdings' Chief Financial Officer, making her the first female in the role in the bank’s 160-year history. Kaur, 60, joined HSBC in 2013 as Group Head of Internal Audit and later served as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. She replaces Georges Elhedery, who became CEO earlier this year. HSBC’s CEO praised her as the “exceptional candidate” for the position. Kaur’s extensive experience spans multiple global financial institutions, including Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and Royal Bank of Scotland. HSBC will also streamline its operations into four distinct units beginning January 1, 2025.

Yemen's Houthis have claimed responsibility for launching ballistic and cruise missiles targeting an Israeli military base in Tel Aviv, according to the Houthi-owned news outlet Al-Masirah. In a statement, the Houthis declared that their missiles successfully bypassed American and Israeli interception systems. They framed the attack as an act of solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese people, calling it a "victory for their resistance." Al-Masirah reported the incident on Tuesday afternoon, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Israeli and American officials have yet to confirm the Houthis' claims or respond to the alleged missile strike.

In Chhattisgarh, India, police uncovered a fake bank branch with a logo, furniture, and staff, deceiving job seekers like Jyoti Yadav. Excited about her new role as an office assistant at what she believed was the State Bank of India (SBI), Yadav was shocked when authorities declared the branch fraudulent. After just a week, the police arrested one individual involved and are searching for eight more. Employment scams are common in India, particularly in small towns where young people face immense pressure to secure stable jobs. The arrested manager is linked to another job scam in the region.

At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the "strategic partnership" with India during talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit, attended by global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aims to counter Western influence. Key agenda items include a proposed BRICS payment system to rival SWIFT and discussions on the escalating Middle East conflict. Modi praised the "special and privileged strategic partnership," emphasizing cooperation on climate change. The gathering underscores Russia's efforts to demonstrate its alliances amid ongoing international isolation following the Ukraine conflict.

Former One Direction star Liam Payne had traces of "pink cocaine" and other drugs in his system when he tragically fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, according to an Argentine official. The initial toxicology report revealed a mix of ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Payne, 31, died from injuries sustained in a three-story fall at the CasaSur Hotel. Authorities found drug paraphernalia in his room, and two hotel staff members are being investigated for allegedly supplying drugs. Payne's body is expected to be repatriated to England next week.

3 people have died, and 12 are feared trapped after an under-construction building collapsed in Babusapalya, East Bengaluru. The collapse happened on Tuesday amid heavy rains in the city. Rescue teams have recovered three bodies and rescued two people so far. Efforts to find more survivors continue, with fire and emergency services working on-site. The city has faced severe flooding and waterlogging due to ongoing downpours, disrupting daily life. Officials said the collapse is likely due to the heavy rain, and rescue operations are being carried out with the help of various agencies.