The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for killing Indian-origin industrialist Darshan Singh Sahasi in Canada. Sahasi, 68, was shot dead outside his home in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Gang member Goldy Dhillon said Sahasi was killed over a money dispute. Soon after, the gang also fired shots at Punjabi singer Channi Nattan’s house. No one was hurt in the attack. The Bishnoi gang, listed as a terrorist group in Canada, is linked to several crimes, including the murder of Sidhu Moosewala. The Punjabi community in Canada has demanded stronger police action after these violent incidents.

India and China have reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining “active and in-depth dialogue” through both military and diplomatic channels to manage tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The latest meeting focused on the western sector of their disputed border and aimed to strengthen coordination to avoid misunderstandings and preserve peace in the region. Although major issues remain unresolved, the step reflects a cautious thaw and a shared interest in preventing escalation of friction. 

An Indian man, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, was arrested in the US after allegedly stabbing two teenagers with a metal fork on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany. Court documents say he attacked a 17-year-old passenger in the shoulder and then stabbed another in the back of the head. He also slapped a female passenger and tried to hit a crew member. The flight was diverted to Boston, where he was taken into custody. Usiripalli, who entered the US on a student visa, now faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of assault. (PC: X)

Dubai's 'Emirates Loves India' event at Zabeel Park on Sunday drew over 100,000 attendees, forcing authorities to shut entry gates after reaching capacity. Thousands of Indian expatriates were turned away as the venue hit safety thresholds. The cultural extravaganza, featuring Neha Kakkar, Mika Singh, Neeraj Madhav, and Nabeel Khan, marked the second year celebrating India-UAE ties through music, regional performances, and exhibitions. Organizers apologized for the closures, citing "overwhelming attendance." Residents queued from 1 PM, hours before the program started. Indian Embassy official A. Amarnath noted India's UAE diaspora has doubled from 2.2 million (2014) to 4.3 million today. Performer Neeraj Madhav offered to organize a compensatory show.

Indian refiners have paused new oil purchases from Russia after the US imposed fresh sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, the country’s top energy producers. The move has raised payment and supply concerns, with buyers waiting for guidance from the government and suppliers. Some refiners, including Indian Oil and Reliance Industries, are now turning to spot markets to meet short-term crude needs. Reliance, India’s biggest private refiner, has also stopped importing oil from Rosneft. India imported about 1.9 million barrels of Russian crude per day this year, but volumes are falling amid tighter sanctions and shrinking discounts. (PC: India Today)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed an MoU with Russia's PJSC-UAC in Moscow on October 27 to manufacture the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India marking the first complete passenger aircraft production since the AVRO HS-748 project (1961-1988). The twin-engine, narrow-body SJ-100, currently operated by 16 commercial airlines with over 200 units produced, will support India's UDAN scheme for short-haul connectivity. HAL holds manufacturing rights for domestic customers, addressing India's projected need for 200+ regional jets over the next decade, plus 350 aircraft for Indian Ocean and international tourist routes. The collaboration promises local manufacturing growth, private industry participation, and employment generation across aviation sectors.

Canadian police have launched a manhunt for 27-year-old Manpreet Singh, accused of killing Indian-origin woman Amanpreet Saini. Saini’s body was found with serious injuries in a park in Lincoln, Ontario, on October 21. Police said Singh, a resident of Brampton, fled the country soon after the murder. Authorities believe it was a targeted attack, with no threat to the public. Singh’s family is from Punjab, and he is suspected to have escaped to India. Canadian officials have reached out to Indian authorities for help in locating him. Saini, originally from Punjab’s Sangrur district, had been living in Toronto. (PC: NDTV)

A Blinkit delivery agent was arrested Saturday for sexually assaulting a 21-year-old Brazilian model in Bengaluru's RT Nagar area. The incident occurred October 17 when Kumar Rao Pawar, a diploma student working part-time, delivered food to her apartment around 3:20 pm. According to the FIR filed by the victim's employer, Pawar allegedly touched her inappropriately, violating her dignity. The frightened victim initially didn't disclose the incident but later confided in her two roommates, who informed her employer. CCTV footage from the apartment premises was reviewed before filing a formal complaint October 25. Deputy Commissioner Babasab Nemagoud confirmed Pawar's arrest the same day the complaint was filed. (PC: NDTV) 

Anilkumar Bolla Madhavarao Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian expatriate in Abu Dhabi, won the UAE Lottery's historic Dh100 million jackpot during the 23rd Lucky Day Draw on October 18, defying 8.8 million-to-one odds. Living in the UAE for just 18 months, Bolla purchased 12 tickets at Dh50 each, deliberately selecting "11" to honor his mother's birthday month, the number that secured his win. The emotional winner plans to fulfill his parents' dreams, bring his family to the UAE, donate to charity, and celebrate with a supercar and seven-star hotel stay. Winning just before Diwali made the moment even more special for Bolla, who called it "an exceptional blessing."

Bangladesh’s chief advisor Muhammad Yunus has sparked a major diplomatic row after gifting a book with a distorted map to Pakistan’s General Sahir Shamshad Mirza. The map on the cover shows India’s northeastern states as part of Bangladesh. The book, Art of Triumph: Bangladesh’s New Dawn, celebrates Bangladesh’s 2024 student movement. The image has drawn strong criticism in India, as it mirrors the “Greater Bangladesh” idea promoted by Islamist groups. Relations between India and Bangladesh have been tense since Sheikh Hasina fled to India in 2024, while Yunus seeks closer ties with Pakistan and China. (PC: X)