A drone was launched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, his office confirmed. The prime minister and his wife were not present, and no injuries were reported. This follows Israel's military report of three drones entering from Lebanon on Saturday, with one striking a building in Caesarea. The incident occurred amid escalating hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, with 55 rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon. Israel responded with airstrikes, targeting Hezbollah-linked areas. Lebanese media reported two deaths from an Israeli strike on a car in Jounieh, north of Beirut.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed Jharkhand’s acting Director General of Police (DGP), Anurag Gupta, citing past complaints. Gupta had faced allegations of biased behavior in the 2019 Lok Sabha and 2016 Rajya Sabha elections. The state government must now submit a list of senior IPS officers by October 21 to appoint a new DGP. Jharkhand will hold assembly elections in two phases, on November 13 and 20. The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is leading the government with 30 members in the state assembly.

A Hezbollah drone targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on Saturday. Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, were unharmed, as they were not at home during the attack, confirmed the prime minister’s office. Two additional drones fired from Lebanon were intercepted by Israeli air defense, setting off sirens in Tel Aviv. This drone strike follows the recent death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, killed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a ground raid. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated, with Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon.

Vikash Yadav, wanted by the US FBI for allegedly plotting the murder of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, was arrested by Delhi Police 10 months ago on charges of extortion, attempted murder, and kidnapping. A Delhi-based businessman accused Yadav of abducting him, stealing valuables, and threatening him with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s involvement. Yadav was recently named by US prosecutors as a co-conspirator in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Pannun. The US FBI also charged him with money laundering. India’s Ministry of External Affairs clarified Yadav is no longer employed by the Indian government.

Toxic white foam has formed on the River Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi due to severe pollution, raising health concerns. Since Friday, the river has been covered in thick foam, which poses risks, particularly with the Chhath Puja festival approaching on November 5. This festival traditionally involves devotees taking dips in the river. The pollution has sparked widespread concern as videos of the foamy river have gone viral on social media. Authorities may need to take urgent measures to address the pollution to ensure the safety of participants during the upcoming festivities.

The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that an Israeli airstrike in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza killed 11 civilians, while others were injured or missing under the rubble. The house targeted belonged to the Shana'a family. There has been no confirmation or comment from Israeli or official medical authorities regarding these figures. This incident follows a previous airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp that resulted in 33 deaths. If confirmed, the total number of deaths from Israeli strikes on refugee camps over the past 12 hours would be 44.

A video of a Kolkata priest dancing joyfully to the beats of the dhak during a Durga Puja aarti at the BJ Block pandal has gone viral. The priest, dressed in traditional attire, captivated the crowd with his spirited dance in front of the idol of Goddess Durga. The video, shared on Instagram by Sutapa Sarkar, has garnered thousands of reactions, with users praising the priest’s devotion and enthusiasm. Spectators at the pandal recorded the lively moment, adding to the festive atmosphere of the Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata.

More than 10 Indian flights received bomb threats within 24 hours, prompting extensive security measures and diversions. Five IndiGo and five Akasa flights were targeted, along with three Vistara flights and one Air India Express flight. A Vistara flight from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt, where thorough security checks confirmed no threats. The two other Vistara flights, headed to Paris and Hong Kong, also underwent security procedures upon landing. All threats were determined to be hoaxes. Authorities are investigating the source of the threats as air travel remains on high alert.

Israeli military officials confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during a routine patrol in Rafah, Gaza. Lt Col Itamar Eitam, involved in the operation, described his encounter with Sinwar's body. Eitam recounted finding Sinwar in a dilapidated chair, describing him as “a small, ugly, and broken figure.” He reflected on the moments spent alone with Sinwar, looking into his eyes as he lay on a shattered couch. The operation was conducted without prior intelligence regarding Sinwar's location, resulting in his unexpected discovery and subsequent death.

Cuba is facing a nationwide blackout affecting its 10 million residents after the Antonio Guiteras power plant, the country's largest, failed around 11:00 on Friday. The energy ministry reported a collapse of the power grid, and officials are uncertain about the timeline for restoration. This blackout follows months of prolonged outages, prompting Prime Minister Miguel Díaz-Canel to declare an "energy emergency" the day before. Díaz-Canel stated that restoring power is his "absolute priority," and the head of electricity supply, Lazara Guerra, indicated that restoration efforts are still in the early stages.