October 19 Daily News: Top 10 Headlines From India And Around The Globe Today

1. Netanyahu’s Residence Targeted by Drone

On early Saturday morning, a drone reportedly aimed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's private residence in Caesarea exploded. According to prominent Israeli media, the drone, however, struck an unspecified home after being intercepted by forces, meanwhile no injuries were reported after the attack. Read More

2. Indian Airlines Receive Over 20 Bomb Threats In 24 Hours

In the last 24 hours, over 20 bomb threats have been issued against flights operated by major Indian carriers, including IndiGo, Vistara, and Air India Express. Although the bomb threats have sparked panic among crew members no actual bombs have been found. Over 70 bomb threat incidents hit multiple Indian carriers, leading to widespread diversions and emergency security checks, eventually turning out to be a hoax. Read More

3. Jharkhand : Congress -JMM Finalise Seat-Sharing, RJD Upset

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that the INDI Alliance partners will contest the upcoming assembly polls together and the Congress and the JMM will field candidates in 70 of 81 seats. Talking to reporters, Soren said that seat-sharing talks for 11 seats are on with other alliance partners including the RJD. The RJD meanwhile took a dig at its allies saying that all decisions cannot be taken instantly like '2 minutes' noodles'. Read More

4. FIR Against Film Director Remo D'Souza, His Wife

Choreographer and film director Remo D'Souza has been booked by Thane Police along with his wife and five others for allegedly cheating a dance troupe of Rs 11.96 crore. A police official confirmed the incident saying that based on a complaint by a 26-year-old dancer, a case was registered at Mira Road police station on October 16 against D'Souza, his wife Lizelle, and five others. Read More

5. Vikash Yadav, 'Wanted' in Pannun Case, Arrested Last Year

In a major revelation, a day after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a wanted poster for Vikash Yadav - allegedly accused of plotting pro-khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun- it has come to light that he was arrested in an extortion case by the Delhi Police Special Cell. This arrest occurred less than three weeks after he was mentioned by US Department of Justice (DOJ) documents as "CC-1" (co-conspirator) last November. As per a leading English daily's report, Yadav had spent four months in Tihar Jail and was released on bail in April earlier this year. Read More

6. India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Rain Likely to Play SPOILSPORT

Bengaluru rain is likely to play spoilsport on Sunday, the last day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand. After bad light stopped the day's play on Saturday, the weather forecast agency has predicted that there is a high possibility of rain in Bengaluru on Sunday. Though the rain is likely to spoil the game on the last day, the Indian side, which seems to be on the back foot in the game, the fans are happy with the weather's mood. Read More

7. France Vows Support for Ukraine In War

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot pledged his support for Ukraine’s plan for ending the 2 1/2-year war with Russia, telling reporters in Kyiv on Saturday that he will work with Ukrainian officials to secure other nations’ backing for the proposal. Unveiled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this week, Kyiv’s so-called “victory plan” hopes to compel Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine through negotiations. Read More

8. VHP Calls For Telangana Bandh Over Muthyalamma Temple Vandalism

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal on Saturday called for a Telangana bandh, following allegations of vandalism at the Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad. The call for the bandh has received backing from various Hindu organizations, reflecting growing unrest over recent attacks on places of worship. As part of the bandh, several shop owners in Telangana voluntarily closed their shops in solidarity with the protests against the perceived attacks on Hindu temples across Telangana. Read More

9. Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Appointed as New NCW Chief

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, who is the former Chief of the BJP Women's Wing, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Commission of Women succeeding Rekha Sharma. A government notification issued on Saturday said the appointment made under Section 3 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, will be for a period of three years or until she reaches the age of 65. Read More

10. Republic Impact: DGCA DG Vikram Dev Dutt Transferred

Aviation watchdog Director General of Civil Aviation Director Vikram Dev Dutt has been transferred to the coal ministry where he will take charge as secretary in the wake of a series of bomb threat messages. This comes after Republic Media Network broke that a senior Air India official allegedly ignored some of the recent bomb threats that were sent to the airline, compromising required protocols that are to be followed concerning passengers' safety. Read More