World
- Jordan: Seven people killed in a gun attack on a church during a funeral procession; authorities describe it as a terrorist attack.
- North Korea: Kim Jong Un calls for stronger, self-sufficient army units.
- United States–Canada: Donald Trump lifts some tariffs on Canadian products ahead of the US midterm elections.
- Ukraine: Ukraine announces a planned humanitarian ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky from October 27.
- France: One person killed and four injured in a shooting near Paris; anti-terrorism investigators examine the incident.
India
- Kolkata: Investigation intensifies into the Durga Puja pandal stampede that killed 19 people and injured 25; a second announcer has been arrested.
- Mumbai: Three accused in the firing case linked to actor Tiger Shroff remain in police custody until October 28.
- Maharashtra: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis orders a forensic investigation into a controversial audio clip linked to allegations involving the ₹500-crore figure.
- National weather alert: Rain and thunderstorms are forecast across several parts of southern India, including coastal Karnataka.
Karnataka
- Bengaluru: A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.0 was recorded near Bengaluru on Friday morning; authorities have advised residents not to panic.
- Bengaluru and South Karnataka: Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to continue through October 25, with heavy showers possible in some districts.
- Statewide: Political debate continues over electoral-roll revision and concerns about the deletion of eligible voters’ names.
Mumbai, Suburbs and Thane
- Mumbai: Bomb-threat emails target the Mayor’s Office, schools and the residence of Amitabh Bachchan; searches reportedly find no suspicious objects.
- Mumbai: Bombay High Court rules that the arrest of a South Mumbai businessman in an extortion case was illegal and orders ₹5 lakh compensation.
- Thane: Water shortages are expected to worsen as overlapping supply shutdowns could leave residents facing up to two-and-a-half days of severe disruption.
- Mumbai University: Possible disaffiliation of law colleges over staff shortages comes under consideration.
Udupi District
- Udupi: The 12th anniversary programme of the All India Mobile Retailers Association, a state-level meeting and a mega mobile expo are scheduled at the Town Hall in Ajjarkad.
- Manipal: Human skull and bones reportedly discovered at a vacant plot in Ananth Nagar; police have begun investigating.
- Udupi and coastal belt: Rain accompanied by thunderstorms has affected the region, with further showers expected over the weekend.
Dakshina Kannada and Mangaluru
- Mangaluru: Satyagraha held near Clock Tower against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with participants demanding protection of eligible voters’ rights.
- Mulki: Thirteen students and a school bus driver reportedly suffered minor injuries after a tourist minibus collided with a school bus near Kolnad.
- District weather: Heavy rainfall is forecast for Dakshina Kannada, with thunderstorms and lightning precautions advised.
- District identity: Debate continues over a proposal to rename Dakshina Kannada district as Mangaluru district.
Uttara Kannada District
- Western Graduates’ Constituency: Voting concluded peacefully in Uttara Kannada, with a reported turnout of 76.52% across the district.
- Yellapur: The constituency recorded approximately 80% voter turnout, according to local reports.
- Sirsi: Police reportedly arrested members of an alleged theft gang during an operation in Guntakal, Andhra Pradesh.
- Karwar: Pending compensation and rehabilitation cases involving families affected by the Seabird naval base project remain a concern.
