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WorldThe death toll from the Cyprus ferry tragedy off northern Cyprus has risen to 19 after rescuers recovered another body. The ferry "Filo Jet," carrying 267 people, capsized near Kyrenia on August 30. Rescuers saved 239 people, but nine remain missing. The wreck lies at 514 meters depth. The ferry's black box was recovered to help determine the cause.
HT World··Kyrenia
PoliticsFishermen from villages between Nochikuppam and Srinivasapuram will hold a black flag protest on Sunday opposing the proposed Secretariat at Foreshore Estate. They demand the return of lands in Mullikuppam and Mullimanagar for village expansion and construction of new houses along Marina Loop Road, as many existing homes are 40-50 years old. Their demands have been submitted to the Chief Minister’s Special Cell.
The Hindu··Chennai
PoliticsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his calmness during a mid-air emergency on a Flydubai flight. Netanyahu invited both Machchhar and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel's upcoming Independence Day ceremonies. The incident involved an unexpected physical attack on Machchhar in the cockpit, which he managed to survive and control to prevent disaster.
News18 World·
PoliticsOn October 4, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 'Gopalak Sammelan' in Bhopal alongside Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and Minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on resilience amid change. In Delhi, over 100 leaders from BSP, SP, and others joined Congress, led by UP AICC In-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam.
Deccan Herald·
PoliticsUkraine described India’s ceasefire proposal with Russia as the broadest among four offers received. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv is ready to consider a truce covering energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. This follows Russian President Putin praising Prime Minister Modi’s efforts to end the war, which has caused massive casualties and destruction over five years.
Firstpost World··Kyiv
PoliticsThe Congress party has announced candidates for three Maharashtra Legislative Council seats in the upcoming biennial polls on October 23. They renominated Abhijit Wanjari for Nagpur Graduates’ seat and Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar for Pune Teachers’ seat, while newcomer Aditi Pohare will contest from Amravati Teachers’ seat. Nominations open October 6, with withdrawals by October 9. MVA leaders recently discussed contest plans.
The Hindu·
HT World··Kyrenia
The death toll from the Cyprus ferry tragedy off northern Cyprus has risen to 19 after rescuers recovered another body. The ferry "Filo Jet," carrying 267 people, capsized near Kyrenia on August 30. Rescuers saved 239 people, but nine remain missing. The wreck lies at 514 meters depth. The ferry's black box was recovered to help determine the cause.
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