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PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldA teenage gunman, Griffin J. John II, a former special needs student, killed four people at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. A teacher bravely threw her phone at him, tackled, and fought him, likely saving lives. The shooter was then shot dead by a father who followed him into the building, police said on October 16, 2026.
Hindu World··Bend
EntertainmentPhoto: TOI Entertainment'Jailer 2', starring Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, and Vidya Balan, earned over Rs 200 crore globally within 48 hours of release. The Tamil version performed strongly both in India and internationally. Despite a slight drop in box office on day two, audience turnout stayed high. Critics and viewers have given mixed reviews overall.
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BusinessPhoto: News18Hi BusinessMohan Chaudhary from Burhanpur left his engineering job to start a banana chips factory. His factory produces 250 kilograms of chips daily and provides employment to 15 people, marking a successful entrepreneurial venture.
News18Hi Business··Burhanpur
EntertainmentPhoto: HT WorldVoting for The Streamer Awards 2026 began on October 16 across 37 categories, including Streamer Of The Year. The final nominees include past winners IShowSpeed, CaseOH, and Jynxzi, with two unexpected contenders emerging. The awards will be broadcast live on November 12 from California, hosted by YouTuber QTCinderella.
HT World··California
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduMirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed deep concern over the National Investigation Agency court's rejection of bail for separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah. He described the decision as disappointing and unjust, urging the Centre to ensure Shah's release. Mirwaiz also highlighted the plight of other political prisoners in Jammu and Kashmir suffering serious health issues due to prolonged detention and delayed trials.
The Hindu··Srinagar
PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldAt a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, US President Donald Trump joked about the common Muslim name Mohammad, saying if unsure about a Middle Eastern name, just say 'Mohammad' with a 65% chance of being correct. He made these remarks while criticizing Iran's presidency, claiming no one wants to be Iran's president. The rally was part of his support for Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
News18 World··Dalton
Hindu World··Bend
Photo: Hindu WorldA teenage gunman, Griffin J. John II, a former special needs student, killed four people at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. A teacher bravely threw her phone at him, tackled, and fought him, likely saving lives. The shooter was then shot dead by a father who followed him into the building, police said on October 16, 2026.
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