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Trump Claims His Endorsement Boosted Netanyahu in Tight Israel Election

President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that his endorsement helped Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the closely contested elections. Exit polls showed a tight race between Netanyahu and main rival Gadi Eisenkot. Netanyahu praised Trump as an ally, calling the moment a "once-in-a-lifetime historic opportunity" for Israel and the US. With over 70% votes counted, Netanyahu's party holds a slight lead.

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Telangana CM mandates 100% treated water use in govt offices, public spaces

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has ordered that all non-drinking water needs in government offices and public spaces use 100% treated wastewater. He emphasized strict monitoring of sewage treatment plants (STPs) to maintain water quality and prevent potable water wastage. The CM also directed the use of AI technology at STPs, appointment of special officers, and connection of plants to a Command Control Centre for oversight by HYDRAA. Treated water is also to be used for landscaping along the Outer Ring Road and other areas.

The Hindu··Hyderabad

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Indian Railways Bans Night Charging After Power Bank Explosion

The Railway Board has instructed all zones to switch off charging points on trains from 11 pm to 5 am following a power bank explosion on a Mumbai local train that filled a coach with thick smoke. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. This safety measure aims to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

NDTV Business··Mumbai

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10 Killed in High-Speed Train Crash Near Madrid, Spain

At least 10 people died and several were injured in a collision between two high-speed trains near Toledo, Spain, on the Madrid-Andalusia rail line. The crash occurred at 9:00 AM local time when a southbound Renfe AVE train rear-ended a stationary Iryo train, causing carriages to derail and tumble down an embankment. Rail service between Madrid, Ciudad Real, and Andalusia was suspended. Authorities expect the death toll to rise, with 397 passengers aboard the Renfe train.

NDTV World··Toledo

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Flávio Bolsonaro Escaped Brazil via Argentina and Ecuador to US

After losing Brazil's presidential election, right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro fled to the United States. Reports reveal he crossed into Argentina on October 27 with his family, then flew to Ecuador before reaching the US. Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and faced a Supreme Court crackdown, including orders to surrender his passports and a travel ban.

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Sensex Drops 10,000 Points, Nifty Falls 12% Since Last Diwali

Dalal Street enters Samvat 2083 after a volatile year marked by a Sensex decline of over 10,750 points and a nearly 12% drop in the Nifty since last Diwali. Market sentiment was impacted by the Iran-US conflict, high crude oil prices, ongoing foreign institutional investor outflows, and an AI-driven IT sector selloff. Investors hope easing challenges may revive the market.

ET Markets·

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