Elon Musk will give $1 million a day to a registered voter in Pennsylvania until the US election in November. The giveaway is part of his campaign group, AmericaPAC, which supports Donald Trump’s bid for the presidency. Voters can enter by signing a petition supporting free speech and gun rights. Musk hopes to get millions of voters to sign the petition in key battleground states. The first winner was chosen at a town hall event. Musk’s effort is legal, as voters are not paid to cast a ballot, but to support the petition.

Over 200 people fell sick from food poisoning after eating snacks at a memorial event in Pasghoria village, Assam. Guests were served traditional snacks of puffed rice and cream. Many complained of stomach aches, headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea. 53 were taken to health centers, and two were sent to Jorhat Medical College for advanced care. The rest showed minor symptoms and went home for monitoring. Officials say all victims are stable. A food inspector will investigate the cause. Medical teams are checking the villagers' health to prevent further issues.

The US is investigating a leak of classified documents about Israel’s plans for a possible strike on Iran. The papers, dated October 15 and 16, were shared online. They show details about Israel’s military preparations and air force exercises. The FBI, Pentagon, and intelligence agencies are involved in the investigation. The leak raises concerns about US-Israel relations, with trust between the two countries at risk. It is unclear whether the documents were hacked or deliberately leaked. This comes amid heightened US alert on Iranian cyber operations.

Israel launched strikes on Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut after a drone was reportedly launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence. The Israeli military claimed to have targeted a Hezbollah command center and killed three militants. Simultaneously, airstrikes in Gaza resulted in at least 73 Palestinian deaths, with the Israeli military stating it targeted Hamas. The conflict has intensified since the October 7 Hamas attack, leading to over 42,519 fatalities in Gaza. Hezbollah responded with rocket barrages, marking a significant escalation in ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed groups.

A blast near the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) School in Prashant Vihar, Delhi, on Sunday is believed to involve low-grade explosives, as preliminary investigations revealed no splinters or timers at the site. A senior Home Ministry official noted that no ammonium nitrate was detected, suggesting the device was not intended to cause mass casualties. The crude bomb's placement near local eateries raised concerns, but officials stated it didn’t appear designed for arson. The Delhi Police have filed a case under the Explosives Act but have yet to include provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

A bomb threat was sent to Bengaluru airport's command centre via an anonymous X account, claiming that 12 bombers were spread across six IndiGo flights. The targeted flights were IX233, IX375, IX481, IX383, IX549, and IX399, flying routes from Mangalore to Dubai and Thiruvananthapuram to Muscat. This is the second bomb scare at Kempegowda Airport in a week. Security forces are on high alert, though no formal complaint has been filed by IndiGo. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, while no casualties or disruptions have been reported yet.

India suffered an eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru, marking New Zealand’s first Test win on Indian soil since 1988. Despite the loss, India remains atop the World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table with a PCT of 74.24, while New Zealand moved to fourth with 44.44. Australia and Sri Lanka hold second and third positions, respectively. Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) led New Zealand's chase of a modest 107. India will look to bounce back in the second Test in Pune, starting October 24.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reports that at least 87 people were killed and over 40 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. Many victims are believed to remain under the rubble, with ambulance crews unable to reach them. Israel says it is verifying casualty reports but accused Hamas authorities of inflating figures. In Lebanon, Israel resumed strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut. These events followed a drone strike aimed at Israeli PM Netanyahu’s home, which Israel attributed to Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Over 20 flights from Vistara, IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India received bomb threats on October 20, a day after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) met with airline CEOs to address increasing hoax threats. Six flights each of Vistara, Akasa Air, and IndiGo were targeted, prompting emergency security checks. Airlines confirmed that all safety procedures were followed in coordination with authorities. The threats follow over 70 similar hoaxes in the past week. The safety and security of passengers, crew, and aircraft remain top priorities for airlines.

The BJP has released its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election, with key figures like Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule included. Fadnavis will contest from Nagpur South West, while Bawankule is fielded from Kamthi. Notable candidates include Ram Kadam, Nitesh Rane, and Sreejaya Chavan, daughter of ex-CM Ashok Chavan. The election is set for November 20, with vote counting on November 23. The BJP is contesting in alliance with Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction.