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HealthPhoto: Hindu HealthResearch shows that muscle and liver cells keep a memory of every workout, helping maintain endurance, blood sugar control, and slowing weight regain even after periods of inactivity. This challenges the belief that exercise benefits vanish quickly when training stops. Exercise remains crucial for reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and early death across all ages.
Hindu Health·
PoliticsPhoto: NDTV WorldA 14-year-old was arrested after shooting a headmaster and teacher with a hunting rifle at Joseph-Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, near Marseille, France. A third person was grazed. The victims are not in critical condition. The suspect was subdued by staff before police arrived. Authorities say the incident is unrelated to recent high school protests. Education Minister Edouard Geffray condemned the violence.
NDTV World··Aubagne
WorldPhoto: Hindustan TimesAn IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank caught fire onboard. The cabin crew extinguished the fire, and the plane safely landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport with 191 people aboard. The aircraft was grounded for inspection and maintenance. Lithium-ion batteries in power banks can overheat and cause fires due to damage or defects, as noted by FAA and DGCA advisories.
Hindustan Times··Hyderabad
TechnologyPhoto: MintThe 16-coach Vande Bharat chair car trainset, manufactured at Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, Punjab, successfully completed a high-speed trial run at 180 kmph on the Mathura–Nagda section on October 8, 2026. The trial was supervised by the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety. The train features advanced propulsion, reclining seats, and marks a significant step in modernizing Indian Railways.
Mint·
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsIn the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, Rinku Singh scored 112 runs off 168 balls against Bihar, sparking debate among experts watching in Rajgir. Despite being labeled a T20 finisher, his Ranji Trophy batting average of 68.05 reveals his strong performance in longer formats, challenging the perception that he is only suited for T20 cricket.
News18Hi Sports··Rajgir
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldNikhil Kumaraswamy, Karnataka JD(S) Youth Wing President, highlighted farmers' distress due to debt and harassment by microfinance companies. During a Shivamogga visit, he recalled two farmer suicides in Kadur, Chikkamagaluru. He urged the government to increase drought-related crop loss subsidies from Rs 2,500 to Rs 25,000 per acre and establish fodder banks for livestock support. He also noted increased central funds for disaster relief to Karnataka.
Deccan Herald··Shivamogga
Hindu Health·
Photo: Hindu HealthResearch shows that muscle and liver cells keep a memory of every workout, helping maintain endurance, blood sugar control, and slowing weight regain even after periods of inactivity. This challenges the belief that exercise benefits vanish quickly when training stops. Exercise remains crucial for reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and early death across all ages.
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