Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been relocated to a secure location due to escalating tensions following the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Sources disclosed to Reuters that heightened security measures are in effect, and Iran is maintaining contact with Hezbollah and other regional proxy groups to strategize its response. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has confirmed Nasrallah's death and vowed to continue its struggle against Israel, stating its commitment to “jihad” in support of Gaza and Lebanon.

The Congress unveiled its manifesto for the Haryana assembly polls on October 5, announcing major promises including ₹2,000 monthly for women aged 18-60, martyr status for 736 farmers who died during the farm protests, and ₹2 crore compensation for families of fallen soldiers. Other pledges include a farmers' welfare commission, 2 lakh permanent jobs, 300 units of free electricity, diesel subsidies for small farmers, and job opportunities for medal-winning athletes. Congress also promised stricter laws against mob lynching, drug de-addiction programs, and a Brahmin welfare commission.

NASA is launching its SpaceX Crew-9 mission today to bring astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth after their extended stay on the ISS. Originally planned as an eight-day mission in June, their return was delayed due to issues with Boeing's Starliner thrusters. The prolonged stay poses serious health risks, including exposure to dangerous space radiation, muscle and bone deterioration from zero gravity, and mental stress from isolation. NASA has taken preventive measures to mitigate these hazards, but this mission is crucial for their safe return.

After Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli airstrikes, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned Israel, calling it a “rabid Zionist regime” and vowing unwavering support for Hezbollah. Khamenei urged Muslims to stand with Lebanon and Hezbollah, declaring that Israel’s attacks would fail to dismantle the resistance. He reaffirmed Hezbollah’s pivotal role in defending Lebanon and shaping the region’s future. The leader emphasized Hezbollah’s strength and resilience, dismissing Israel's attempts to weaken the group.

Lebanon’s Hezbollah confirmed its chief, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed during an Israeli airstrike on the group’s underground headquarters in Beirut. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted the site in a southern suburb, killing Nasrallah, senior leader Ali Karaki, and other commanders. Hezbollah vowed to continue its fight against Israel, pledging support for Gaza and Palestine. The militant group’s Al-Manar TV broadcast Quranic verses following Nasrallah’s death. The IDF claimed the strike was aimed at disrupting Hezbollah’s terrorist activities against Israel.

India, exercising its right of reply at the UN General Assembly, blasted Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif for raising the Kashmir issue and accused Pakistan of employing terrorism against India. Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan called Sharif’s comments "hypocrisy," citing Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism and its past attacks on Indian territories. India reiterated that terrorism and dialogue cannot coexist, warning Pakistan of inevitable consequences for its actions. Sharif had compared Kashmir to Palestine and called for dialogue based on UN resolutions, but India dismissed these claims.

Dame Maggie Smith, a renowned British actress, died at 89. King Charles described her as "a national treasure," while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised her "great talent." Co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Miriam Margolyes remembered her "fierce intellect" and "enormous courage." Smith's illustrious career spanned over six decades, with iconic roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. She was a two-time Academy Award winner and seven-time BAFTA winner. Tributes poured in from the entertainment industry, celebrating her exceptional talent, kindness, and contributions to British theatre and cinema.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a BJP rally in M.A. Stadium, emphasizing the significance of the 2016 surgical strikes, which he claimed demonstrated India's capability to retaliate against threats within enemy territory. He stated that these strikes served as a warning to the "mentors of terrorism," indicating that further mischief would be met with force inside their own borders. Modi recalled the strikes conducted in response to the Uri terror attack on September 18, 2016, which resulted in the deaths of 19 Indian soldiers. He reiterated that Pakistan is aware of India's resolve to respond decisively to any serious threats.

The Israeli military reported that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in an airstrike on Beirut. Military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani announced on social media, “Hassan Nasrallah is dead,” emphasizing that he "will no longer terrorise the world." The airstrike was part of Israel's intensified military operations targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon. Sources close to Hezbollah indicated that communication with Nasrallah was lost since Friday night, but no official confirmation of his death has come from Hezbollah. Nasrallah, 64, had long been a key figure in Hezbollah and previously survived multiple assassination attempts.

A sewage pipe burst in Nanning, China, caused human waste to shoot 33 feet into the air, covering nearby commuters. The incident occurred on a busy road, where vehicles and pedestrians were unexpectedly splattered with sewage. Footage shared on social media shows the excreta hitting cars, trucks, and people passing by. The explosion led to a chaotic scene as commuters attempted to escape the sudden mess. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the pipe failure. The bizarre event quickly gained widespread attention due to its shocking and unpleasant nature, leaving many in disbelief.