Rama Duwaji, wife of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, mourned the death of Palestinian influencer Saleh al-Jafarawi. Jafarawi, known as “Mr FAFO,” celebrated the October 7th massacre and documented the Gaza war, drawing mixed reactions online. He was killed in clashes between Palestinian factions.
Maharashtra has reformed public university recruitment, reducing interview weightage to 25% and increasing academic and research scores to 75%. This aims for transparent, merit-based appointments to fill over 11,000 vacant teaching posts. Revised rules align with UGC guidelines, prioritizing candidates from top institutions.
A ground worker at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport lost control of a jet fuel hose during an American Eagle aircraft refueling, causing a significant spill. The airport’s containment system captured the flammable liquid, and the area was subsequently cleaned. Investigations into the incident are underway with the airport and its fueling contractor.
Zubeen Garg’s co-singer Satabdi Borah and three Assamese expatriates from Singapore provided statements to the SIT regarding the singer’s death. The CID has received a “definite angle” into the case following the viscera report, and authorities are awaiting Singapore’s cooperation for further investigation. Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the passing.
Detroit Lions player Brian Branch struck Kansas City Chiefs player JuJu Smith-Schuster after a game. The NFL is reviewing Branch’s actions. Fans are debating the incident, with some citing a perceived dirty block by Smith-Schuster. Smith-Schuster stated he was doing his job. Branch claimed he was tired of players bullying him between plays.
Mira Murati’s AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, has seen co-founder Andrew Tulloch depart for Meta Platforms. Tulloch, a former Meta employee and AI researcher, is rejoining Mark Zuckerberg’s expanding AI division. The startup, which launched in February 2025, stated Tulloch left for personal reasons but remains focused on its mission.
Silver prices surged to a record Rs 1,79,000 per kg in Delhi on Monday, driven by renewed US-China trade tensions and heightened safe-haven demand. International spot silver also hit an all-time high of $51.74 per ounce. Gold prices similarly climbed to a fresh record of Rs 1,27,950 per 10 grams, fueled by geopolitical concerns and…
Actor Jo Woo-jin surprised viewers on ‘My Little Old Boy’ by revealing he was a firm believer in not getting married, even while in a long-term relationship, before a sudden change of heart led to his proposal.
Fortnite is now playable directly within Discord, eliminating downloads and launchers through a partnership with Nvidia and Discord’s GeForce NOW. This innovative trial offers two 30-minute sessions weekly until October 30, 2025. Simply access the trial page, click ‘Go to Discord,’ and follow prompts to link your Epic Games account for seamless cloud streaming.
