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WorldPhoto: Times of IndiaIn Dantiya village, Usha Sharma fatally attacked her two minor children with scissors after a family argument and then injured herself. Villagers heard screams and found all three injured in a locked room. Despite hospital treatment, Usha and her children died. Usha's sister, present during the incident, was seriously injured and hospitalized for further care.
Times of India··Dantiya
SciencePhoto: Economic TimesFlorida is home to an estimated 1.3 million alligators, with lakes such as Apopka, Okeechobee, Jesup, Kissimmee, and Orange noted for their large alligator populations. A recent fatal alligator attack at Lake Apopka has heightened safety concerns. Wildlife officials recommend precautions to ensure public safety around these alligator hotspots.
Economic Times··Florida
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition of conspiring to incite violence and provoke youth during protests against the Special Intensive Review (SIR). He referenced violent incidents in Bangladesh and riots in France, stating India is neither. Rijiju claimed some leaders and anti-India groups tried to spread violence, emphasizing that power change in India can only happen through elections. He also mentioned George Soros and shared a video showing calls for regime change.
Amar Ujala·
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportTushar Deshpande took four wickets as Mumbai dismissed Himachal Pradesh for 140 runs on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group D match at Luhnu Cricket Ground. Mumbai reached 107 for two by the close, with only four Himachal batsmen reaching double digits on a bouncy pitch. Captain Siddhesh Lad chose to bowl first, and Deshpande struck with the first ball.
Hindu Sport··Bilaspur
WorldPhoto: Hindu WorldNorth Korea announced on October 17, 2026, that it successfully tested a new torpedo system equipped with artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance. The Korean Central News Agency reported the test occurred on October 15, describing the weapon as a "super-speed, precisely guided" torpedo. This follows recent weapons demonstrations by North Korea, including underwater-launched missile tests after nearly three years.
Hindu World·
SciencePhoto: Firstpost HealthBionic eye technology is progressing rapidly, enabling some individuals to regain functional vision through retinal implants. Researchers are developing advanced devices that not only restore sight but may also provide features like optical zoom, thermal imaging, and night vision, potentially transforming how vision works in the future.
Firstpost Health·
Times of India··Dantiya
Photo: Times of IndiaIn Dantiya village, Usha Sharma fatally attacked her two minor children with scissors after a family argument and then injured herself. Villagers heard screams and found all three injured in a locked room. Despite hospital treatment, Usha and her children died. Usha's sister, present during the incident, was seriously injured and hospitalized for further care.
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