Captain Smit Machchhar has been conferred the prestigious Order of Zayed II (First Class) by the UAE in recognition of his extraordinary bravery in averting a mid-air tragedy. His courage, skill and calm professionalism have brought pride to Indian aviation, highlighting the critical role pilots play in ensuring passenger safety. #SmitMachchhar #UAE #OrderOfZayedII #IndianAviation

US President Donald Trump tossed “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) hats into the crowd during a midterm rally in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday, October 27. The moment unfolded as Trump addressed supporters ahead of the US midterm elections. #DonaldTrump #MAGA #Texas #Lubbock #USPolitics #MidtermElections

The Ambani family marked the stock market debut of Jio Platforms Ltd on the National Stock Exchange of India with a ceremonial gong strike. The company’s shares listed at ₹1,358 apiece, marking a significant milestone for the Reliance Industries-backed digital platform as it enters the public markets. #JioPlatforms #RelianceIndustries #MukeshAmbani #AmbaniFamily

Texas political hopeful James Talarico shared a memorable moment with a young fan dressed just like him. The adorable encounter caught attention, highlighting the growing connection between political figures and their supporters. #JamesTalarico #TexasPolitics #Texas #YoungFan #ViralMoment

A BA graduate from Almora, Uttarakhand, has developed an electric flying vehicle without holding a formal engineering degree. He reportedly spent 13 years learning, experimenting and working on his innovation. His journey highlights how persistence, curiosity and hands on learning can help turn an ambitious idea into reality. #Uttarakhand #Almora #Innovation #ElectricFlyingVehicle

Heavy rain poured over the Grand Mosque in Mecca as Muslim worshippers continued their prayers at Islam’s holiest site. The rain-soaked scene offered a powerful sight of faith and devotion, with worshippers carrying on their acts of worship despite the downpour. #Mecca #GrandMosque #MasjidAlHaram #Islam #Muslims

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pushed for weeks for a fresh airstrike on Iran ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, but military chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir opposed the move, citing no urgent military need and the risk of Iranian retaliation. The revelations have fuelled allegations that security concerns are being used for political gain. #Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #Iran #EyalZamir

Israel is witnessing unprecedented queues at polling stations as voters head to the ballot box for the first time since October 7. The election is widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, with the outcome expected to shape the country’s political future amid ongoing tensions. #Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #IsraelElection #IsraeliPolitics

Harry Kane arrives in Munich with his Ballon d’Or trophy, sharing a memorable moment with Bayern Munich fans. The striker’s remarkable journey continues to attract attention as supporters celebrate his achievement and his impact on the football world. #HarryKane #BallonDor #BayernMunich #Munich

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Hereditary Prince Alois, Acting Head of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The meeting highlights diplomatic engagement between India and Liechtenstein, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring avenues for cooperation. #NarendraModi #PrinceAlois #Liechtenstein #India #HyderabadHouse

India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I to take an unassailable 3–0 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek Sharma smashed a breathtaking 113 off just 38 balls, reaching his century in 35 deliveries. India chased down the 200-run target in just 13.2 overs, sealing a dominant win with two matches remaining. #INDvsNZ #AbhishekSharma #TeamIndia #IndianCricket

Acting Head of State of Liechtenstein, Hereditary Prince Alois, and Hereditary Princess Sophie received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present at the reception, highlighting the diplomatic engagement between India and the European principality. #Liechtenstein #PrinceAlois #PrincessSophie #DroupadiMurmu #NarendraModi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, calling him his “dear friend.” In a post on X on October 26, Modi expressed his commitment to strengthening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and expanding cooperation across sectors. He also highlighted the shared priorities of the Global South and the two nations’ commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable world. #NarendraModi #LulaDaSilva #IndiaBrazilRelations #BrazilElection

Rapper Nicki Minaj joined US President Donald Trump at a Republican campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25, pledging her continued support and saying she would back him again if he ran for president. She also urged voters to support Republican candidates Mike Rogers and John James ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. However, the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution bars Trump from being elected to a third presidential term. #NickiMinaj #DonaldTrump #USPolitics #Michigan #Republicans

Cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma attended American devotional singer Krishna Das’s live kirtan in Mumbai on Sunday, October 25. Videos circulating on social media show Anushka clapping and singing along to devotional chants, while Virat joined in the spiritual evening. The event was part of Krishna Das’s India tour. #ViratKohli #AnushkaSharma #KrishnaDas #Kirtan

The Saudi-led military coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels towards Riyadh, following the group’s claims of attacks on King Khalid International Airport and oil pumping stations. The coalition also reported destroying two missile launchers in Sanaa, including one allegedly used in the attack. The latest escalation follows explosions in the Saudi capital and renewed security alerts, while airport operations have faced disruptions. #SaudiArabia #Riyadh #Yemen #Houthis #MissileInterception

Chinese President Xi Jinping has opened a four-day meeting of the Communist Party’s Central Committee in Beijing, focusing on governance, party discipline and loyalty among officials. The closed-door gathering comes ahead of next year’s party congress, where a leadership reshuffle is expected. Xi’s long-running anti-corruption campaign has led to the removal of thousands of officials, including senior military leaders, as Beijing seeks stricter oversight and stronger implementation of party directives. #XiJinping #China #ChineseCommunistParty #ChinaPolitics

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won re-election, defeating conservative challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 25 runoff. According to Brazil’s electoral authority, Lula secured 51.79% of valid votes against Bolsonaro’s 48.21%, earning a fourth, non-consecutive presidential term. His victory extends his political leadership amid deep divisions across the country. #Lula #BrazilElection #Brazil #PresidentialElection

Ukraine is deploying helicopters fitted with six-rocket pods on each side to intercept Russian Shahed drones. The modified aircraft are part of Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen its air defences against drone attacks amid the ongoing war with Russia. The development highlights Kyiv’s continued efforts to counter aerial threats and protect Ukrainian skies. #Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #ShahedDrones #AirDefence

Meta’s workforce fell 12% from the previous quarter to around 66,000 employees after summer layoffs affected approximately 8,000 workers. The Facebook and Instagram owner is ramping up investment in artificial intelligence, raising the lower end of its annual capital expenditure forecast to $135 billion. Meta reported third-quarter revenue of $64.6 billion, up 26% year-on-year, and projected fourth-quarter revenue above analysts’ expectations. #Meta #MarkZuckerberg #ArtificialIntelligence #AILayoffs