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BusinessOct 31Women’s workforce doubles in India but most gains come from low or unpaid work: ICRIER reportIndia’s female workforce nearly doubled from 104 million in 2017-18 to 201 million in 2025, but the surge in women’s employment has largely been driven by agriculture, self-employment and unpaid family work rather than secure, regular salaried jobs, according to a new report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). Titled […]tribuneindia · india
PoliticsOct 31Burnham says UK government will consider apology for its role in slave tradeBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government will consider apologizing for the first time for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade as it seeks to strengthen…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 31Union Minister Rijiju challenges Congress to answer ‘basic questions’ amid row over SIR, CECReferring to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Mr. Rijiju questioned how the Congress suffered a third consecutive defeat when Gyanesh Kumar, the incumbent Chief Election Commissioner, was not heading the poll panelThe Hindu
ConflictOct 31Ukraine-Russia war latest: Planes carrying evacuated residents from Oleshky land in BelarusRussian investigators open criminal case over suspected Ukrainian attack on industrial facilityThe Independent World
HealthOct 31Ebola medics dance as last patients at Democratic Republic of Congo facility are dischargedHealth workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo celebrated after the final patients were discharged from the facility in Mongbwalu, the historic epicentre of the outbreak.The Independent World
PoliticsOct 31INDIA bloc Ramlila Maidan rally traffic curbs: Which roads to avoid, timing and moreFor the INDIA bloc Ramlila Maidan rally on November 1, Delhi Traffic Police impose restrictions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including key diversions and curbs on bus movementsThe Hindu
BusinessOct 31Bars expect 50% jump in sales on final night of Hong Kong’s ‘Halloween Month’Hong Kong’s inaugural “Halloween Month” has been a boon for businesses, with bar and restaurant operators in Lan Kwai Fong expecting big sales on Saturday, but by 7.30pm police were urging revellers to celebrate elsewhere as the area was packed. With Halloween falling on a weekend this year, businesses were expecting a bumper turnout as the Tourism Board’s inaugural campaign for the celebrations wrapped up. Operators noted a surge in visitors from mainland Chinese cities in the Greater Bay...South China Morning Post
DisasterOct 31‘Looks like Mars’: Toxic smog from Indonesia wildfires sparks health crisis, protestsNBC News
Sci & TechOct 31ISRO NVS-03 launch: 5 things to know about India’s new navigation satelliteISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on October 30, 2026, restoring NavIC to a four-satellite, standalone operational status and advancing India’s push for an indigenous, more precise space-time networkThe Hindu
BusinessOct 31Okpebholo Welcomes Federal Transport Data Centre, Offers Land For ProjectThe Edo State Governor described the proposed transport data centre as a major development that would stimulate Edo State’s economy through employment generation, improved security, increased revenue and technology transfer. The post Okpebholo Welcomes Federal Transport Data Centre, Offers Land For Project appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DisasterBreakingOct 31Explosions reported in Russia's Ufa, oil refinery unit on fire – mediaUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 31Meitei groups hold rally in Imphal; Manipur CM's resignation, abrogation of SoO truce pact soughtNaga civil bodies held marches in Chandel and Senapati districts, supporting the rally by the COCOMI in Imphal; rallies come days after militants ambushed 14 Meitei men and killed three of them, sparking protests in the StateThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31Veterinary assistant surgeon suspended in Villupuram after video of him abusing farmer goes viralWhen the farmer enquired about doctor availability at the dispensary for subsequent visits, the assistant veterinary surgeon allegedly abused himThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31‘Paycheck to paycheck’: Texas border voters shed parties amid economic woesVoters reassess 2024 swing towards Trump as Republicans and Democrats grapple for Rio Grande Valley votes.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 31Hong Kong may raise GDP forecast as growth poised for 5-year high: Paul ChanHong Kong’s economic growth this year could be the city’s strongest in five years, with potential for further upward revisions after the full-year forecast was previously raised to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Saturday that the city’s economy grew by 5.1 per cent in the first half of the year, driven by strong export momentum and investment growth. “Although the third-quarter figures have not yet been released, I can...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 31Gen Z Iranians: ‘We won’t let Iran become another North Korea’Despite widespread repression following January’s protests, young Iranians tell Sayeh Rahimy they won’t back down – and they won’t forgetThe Independent World
ConflictOct 31Iran’s army warns any new US attack would spread war widerVanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 31Woman rams multiple vehicles, tries to run over cops in Mumbai; bookedThe woman sped away after hitting a stationary car, knocking down a scooter, a motorcycle, and another car during her escape attempt, police official saidThe Hindu
WorldOct 31Iheanacho targets Bursaspor legendary status after record-breaking start in TurkeyThe former Celtic forward joined Bursaspor as a free agent during the summer, but even he admits his early impact has surpassed his expectations The post Iheanacho targets Bursaspor legendary status after record-breaking start in Turkey appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 31Madeleine McCann prime suspect ‘no longer subject to 24/7 police surveillance’A court ruled convicted rapist Christian Brueckner, 49, should no longer be followed by policeThe Independent World
HealthOct 31CPCB threatens to shut NCR industries yet to order pollution-control devicesIn an October 30 letter, the Central Pollution Control Board asked authorities in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to issue show-cause notices to non-compliant units under the CAQM’s revised emission normsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31Trump vs MAGA: Why his movement is splittingAs the 2026 midterm elections approach, divisions within the MAGA camp are becoming increasingly visible. From the war in Iran and rising fuel prices to the Epstein files, several of Trump’s decisions are fuelling divisions among his most loyal supporters. Once united by a shared vision of America, MAGA now brings together factions that increasingly disagree over foreign policy, the economy and what “America First” should actually mean. Yet Trump remains the central figure holding this political coalition together – and he is fighting to keep it that way. Why are some of the president’s longtiFrance 24 [en]
BusinessOct 31Senegal: these women who make the economyBTP, agroalimentaire, fintech… De plus en plus de femmes s’imposent à la tête d’entreprises dans des secteurs clés de l’économie sénégalaise. Après le développement d’activités, l’innovation et l’accès aux financements, il s’agit maintenant de changer d’échelle.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 31South African court sets limits on anti-migrant marchesUnder the revised terms, the group may march between 9am and 3pm, with participants barred from carrying weapons or covering their faces. The group was also prohibited from destroying property or setting fire to buildingsAfricanews [en]