International
France is preparing for another wave of nationwide demonstrations on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with authorities deploying approximately 70,000 police officers to prevent a repeat of the violence and looting witnessed earlier this month. The protests, driven by rising living costs, dissatisfaction with public services and opposition to President Emmanuel Macron’s
International
A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker carrying 27 Indian seafarers was struck by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering an engine-room fire and temporarily disabling the vessel. The incident, reported on October 30, 2026, has raised fresh concerns about maritime security amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Indian authorities confirmed that all crew members were […]
Economy National
India has recorded one of the fastest reductions in poverty globally, with an estimated 49.6 crore people moving above the lower-middle-income poverty threshold between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank. Its October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief, released on October 30, described the country’s progress as remarkable, highlighting significant improvements in