Police arrested Abjeet Kingra for discharging a firearm and arson in a shooting outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s home linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. They are still searching for Vikram Sharma in India. The incident may be linked to Dhillon’s association with Salman Khan and portrayal of gangster culture.
Former President Trump vowed to protect Hindu Americans from the radical left’s anti-religion agenda, pledged to strengthen US-India relations, and condemned violence against minorities in Bangladesh. Trump contrasted his administration’s policies with those of Biden and Harris, emphasizing economic growth and regulatory reform.
PM Modi, at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, emphasized national unity and a uniform civil code while warning against ‘urban Naxals’ seeking to destabilize India. He highlighted efforts by internal and external forces to tarnish India’s growing global reputation. Modi’s comments come after UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s statement on unity endorsed by the RSS.
Israeli forces intercepted UAVs allegedly targeting the south, attributed to the Iran-supported Islamic Resistance of Iraq. This follows rocket attacks from Lebanon causing casualties in northern Israel. Israel retaliated with strikes in Beirut and broader Lebanon amid escalating conflicts with Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran-backed groups.
At least 12 devotees sustained minor injuries after slipping on hills at Deviramma temple in Chikkamagaluru during heavy rain on Thursday. The annual festival drew hundreds of visitors despite the challenging weather. Authorities had taken safety measures, and all injured were safely rescued. The festival will conclude on November 3.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon vehemently opposes several major US financial regulatory initiatives, arguing they could hinder innovation, increase consumer costs, and weaken the financial system. He specifically criticizes the Basel III endgame proposal, the Federal Reserve’s capital surcharge, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s open banking rule.
The stock market ended Samvat year 2080 on a negative note, but despite this, investors’ wealth in India surged to Rs 453 lakh crore, marking the year as the biggest wealth-creating period. Contributing factors included a stable government, strong macroeconomic fundamentals, and significant domestic fund inflows.