Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released the 24th PM-KISAN instalment in Gujarat, sending Rs 2,000 each to more than 9.34 crore farmer families across India.
PM-KISAN 24th Instalment Released: Rs 2,000 Each for 9.34 Crore Farmers
Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Triggers Flash Flood, Over 10,000 Evacuated in North Bengal
A glacial lake outburst in Bhutan sent floodwater down the Mo Chhu towards the Sankosh, forcing more than 10,000 people in North Bengal to safer ground.
China Expels Record 33 Officials in Plenum Purge That Leaves Military Command With Just Two Members
China’s Communist Party expelled a record 33 senior officials, including 16 military figures, at its fifth plenum, leaving its military command with just two members.
Russian Drone Strike on Dnipro Railway Station Kills 13 as Passengers Boarded Train
A Russian jet-powered drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro railway station on 29 October, killing at least 13 people as a commuter train prepared to leave for Zaporizhzhia.
Dockworkers in 22 Countries to Strike at 113 Ports on Friday Over Arms Shipments
Dockworkers in 22 countries will strike at 113 ports on Friday, 30 October, protesting arms shipments through civilian ports, organisers say.
North Korea Fires Around 10 Short-Range Missiles Into East Sea, Seoul Says
North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles from near Wonsan into the East Sea on Thursday, Seoul said, its first such launch since 12 October, as border tensions with South Korea remain high.
US Sanctions Rwanda’s Defence Ministry Over M23 Support in Eastern Congo
The United States sanctioned Rwanda’s defence ministry and Zigama Credit and Savings Society on October 28, 2026, accusing Kigali of backing M23 rebels in eastern Congo.
Pakistan Raises Petrol to Rs377.91 and Diesel to Rs399.82 From October 29
Pakistan has raised petrol by Rs1.85 to Rs377.91 a litre and diesel by Rs1.75 to Rs399.82 from October 29, 2026, as global oil prices climbed on Middle East supply concerns.
Flavio Bolsonaro Arrives in Miami With Family After Defying Passport Order as Trump Backs US Entry
Defeated Brazilian candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami with his family on Wednesday after defying a Supreme Court passport order, as Donald Trump backed his US entry and visas were granted.
Serbian Police Kill Knife Attacker Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade as Threat Level Raised to Red
Serbian police shot dead a knife-wielding attacker outside Israel’s embassy in Belgrade after an officer was wounded, as Serbia raised its terrorism threat level to red, its highest.