Former US President Barack Obama took a dig at Donald Trump over his renovation plans for the White House, saying Trump has "got the White House looking like former Iraq President Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory".
Jamia Millia Islamia has ordered the holding of students' union elections within 15 days after constitutional approval. The university revoked disciplinary actions taken against students during recent protests and issued an inquiry into security conduct. Protesting students will publicly apologize for statements made against the administration and remove related social media posts. Classes will be conducted online amid the current tensions on campus.
ABBA's song Chiquitita has raised over US$5 million for UNICEF since its release in 1979. This funding supports various programs aimed at protecting vulnerable children from abuse and violence. The pledge originated during a concert at the United Nations to promote children's rights. In 2021, ABBA extended its support by pledging royalties from another song to UNICEF.
As October unfolds, India's vibrant festival season translates into various state-specific bank holidays. On October 26, banking services will pause in Tripura, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Important dates approaching include Karva Chauth on October 29 and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary on October 31. Although digital transactions persist, customers are encouraged to verify local holiday observances to sidestep any unexpected closures at physical branches.
Saudi Arabia is set to store crude oil in Singapore starting in the second half of 2027. This arrangement aims to enhance energy security in the region amid supply disruptions. Singapore's Jurong Rock Caverns will provide storage facilities for Saudi crude oil supplies. The agreement will allow Saudi Aramco to bring supplies closer to key Asian markets.
India had also brought in uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra as cover for the injured Kishan. The BCCI has confirmed that Kushagra will remain with the squad for the third match. India have won the first two matches and lead the five-match series 2-0. The third T20I will be played in Wellington on October 27.
Bharatiya Janata Party has lodged a police complaint against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Patna. The complaint relates to Kharge's remarks about Prime Minister Modi during an event during 139th birth anniversary Bihar's first CM, Shrikrishna Singh. Krishna Kumar Singh, a BJP worker, demands an apology from Kharge within 24 hours. The initial report was filed at Kotwali police station, then transferred to Gandhi Maidan.
Meet Arjun Prajapati, a remarkable five-year-old prodigy from a Gujarati family living in Canada. Displaying an extraordinary reading ability, he began reading at just 18 months and has finished over 3,000 books. With an IQ of 141, placing him in the elite 99.7th percentile, Arjun's parents ensure he enjoys a well-rounded life, nurturing his dream of becoming a physician-scientist driven by insatiable curiosity.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.