Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today
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A mass of mostly young people celebrating Halloween festivities in Seoul became trapped and crushed
A mass of mostly young people celebrating Halloween festivities in Seoul became trapped and crushed as the crowd surged into a narrow alley, killing at least 146 people and injuring 150 others in South Korea’s worst disaster in years. Emergency workers and pedestrians desperately performed CPR on people lying in the streets after the crush in the capital’s leisure district of Itaewon Saturday night.
This Sunday, Brazilians will be casting their votes to elect a new president for the South American country, among right-wing current president Jair Bolsonaro and leftist challenger (and former President) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. On Saturday, the two faced-off in a final debate before their runoff election.
World’s richest man Elon Musk plans to begin layoffs at Twitter Inc. within days of acquiring the social media platform for $44 billion, the New York Times reported. While the exact number of job cuts couldn’t be determined, it is said to take place across the company.
Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government over the ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ campaign intensified on Saturday, with AAP workers protesting outside the residence of the L-G, who later in the day sent the file seeking approval for the drive back to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
The meeting, which is a part of party’s by-election campaign in Munugode constituency, has assumed significance in the background of Mr. Rao’s stoic silence so far over the attempts of agents allegedly of the BJP to turn over four TRS MLAs to the party.
U.K. opposition politicians called for an investigation Saturday after a newspaper reported that suspected Kremlin agents had hacked ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss’s cell phone when she was foreign minister.
V.D. Satheesan calls for restoration of SC/ST scholarships, addressing injustice at UDF convention with party leaders present.
UoH students stage day-long protest against the proposed auction at Kancha Gachibowli
Lt. Governor inaugurates Uppanaru Canal Bridge construction with Chief Minister, aiming to ease traffic congestion in Puducherry.
Retired judge-led commission investigates corruption allegations, submits detailed reports, and makes recommendations for government reforms.
Alexander Babu and TM Krishna engage in a lively conversation at The Hindu, blending humor, music, and philosophy.
Manakkad Juma Masjid and other religious institutions in Thiruvananthapuram provide facilities for Attukal Pongala devotees.
Alleged gate ramming at Ratnagiri mosque during Holi procession sparks controversy, refuted by police, AIMIM demands action.
Veterinary students in Vijayawada demand stipend hike, protesting since February 1 for fair compensation during internships.
Enforcement Directorate uncovers financial fraud involving distilleries and bottling companies, siphoning off over ₹1,000 crore in unaccounted-for cash.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
World Sleep Day: More than 26% of professionals said they are getting less than six hours of sleep in the night, a problem even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora over time.
CPS Abolition Movement protests in Dindigul urging State government to implement old pension scheme promised by DMK.