Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail A possible tornado has caused significant damage in a central Arizona community, with trees falling onto homes and utility poles knocked down The Independent UK · Oct 22
GST reforms from November 1 to simplify e-commerce seller registration, fast-track refunds Starting November 1, the government plans to simplify GST registration for small e-commerce sellers. These reforms intend to reduce compliance burdens and facilitate faster refund processes. New measures will streamline registration by allowing sellers to declare e-commerce warehouses as their Principal Place of Business. Automated systems will issue refunds without… The Economic Times · Oct 22
Man charged over 'attempted rape and strangulation' of woman in north London Robert Montiel Feo, 30, is charged with attempted rape, serious sexual assault and intentional strangulation Evening Standard · Oct 22
Katie Price's ex-husband found not guilty of raping teenage girl Kieran Hayler alleged that the claims were ‘a smear campaign’ orchestrated by his ex The Independent UK · Oct 22
Qualification threshold for driving licence applicants may be made tougher The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), in its draft amendments, has proposed that the safe-driving tutorial should run for at least 30 minutes, and that pass marks be raised to 75% from the current 60%. The Economic Times · Oct 22
UK man faces nearly Rs 3 lakh penalty after tearing up parking ticket and throwing it at female warden A 58-year-old man in Cornwall, UK, has been ordered to pay £2,270.90 (approximately Rs 2.87 lakh) after he threw a parking ticket at a traffic warden and was later prosecuted for littering. Despite receiving a £250 (approximately Rs 31,733) penalty and reminders to pay, he failed to settle the amount,… The Economic Times · Oct 22
Tax online sales more heavily to save high streets, Burnham urged Exclusive: British Chambers of Commerce president calls for overhaul of business rates and greater powers for local leaders The Guardian - UK · Oct 22
Jamie Laing reacts after US viewers mistake him for One Tree Hill stalker Laing is currently in Los Angeles with his wife, Sophie Habboo The Independent UK · Oct 22
Waze rejects Malaysia’s data risks claims after civil servants barred from using the app Waze has rejected Malaysia's claims that it collects sensitive government information or allows exploitation of personal user data The Independent UK · Oct 22
Malaika Arora fitness routine at 53: From daily yoga, strength training and intermittent fasting, here’s how she stays fit and healthy Malaika Arora's dedication to fitness is marked by a well-rounded routine featuring yoga, strength training, and conscious nutrition choices. She advocates for maintaining balance, steering clear of extreme dieting methods. Intermittent fasting complements her meal plan, allowing for sensible eating habits. Through breathwork and posture-centric yoga, her all-encompassing wellness philosophy… The Economic Times · Oct 22
Swiggy’s India ownership shift could lift Instamart margins; Q2 loss widens to Rs 922 crore Swiggy is transitioning to an India-owned structure to gain greater control over its Instamart operations and improve margins. The company aims to enhance profitability while managing competition from rival services like Blinkit and Zepto. Instamart's contribution margin is projected to improve, and overall growth is anticipated over the coming quarters.… The Economic Times · Oct 22
Andrew Lloyd Webber songs ‘ditched’ from show with Tim Rice after fallout Production of ‘Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas’ marked the duo’s first collaboration in 40 years The Independent UK · Oct 22
The Economic Times · Oct 22 Maine’s state ferries need about $15.8 million a year to run, while fares can cover only half; state law treats the boats as the only vehicle link to six islands Linking six island communities with the mainland, the Maine State Ferry Service offers essential transportation for locals. Projected operational costs for the 2024 fiscal year stand at approximately $15.78 million, funded through a combination of user fares and state funding. The increasing expenses have resulted in fare escalation, adversely affecting…
The Independent UK · Oct 22 Third pop star cancels concerts in matter of days to avoid causing 'further damage' to voice The 30-year-old singer Slayyyter has pulled out of upcoming concerts in Denmark and Germany
The Independent UK · Oct 22 Trump's order, a missing Wabanaki marker and the fight over what national parks should tell 30 markers were removed from Acadia under a Trump administration campaign to strip national parks of materials deemed disparaging to American history
The Independent UK · Oct 22 How at least 2,000 patients accidentally ‘dropped off’ NHS waiting lists IN FULL
The Independent UK · Oct 22 Crowd beats foreign citizen to death in South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions flare Tens of thousands of migrants have left South Africa in recent months in one of the biggest mass exoduses in years
The Economic Times · Oct 22 BrahMos-NG prototype by 2027-28, 1,500-km range missile on future roadmap: BrahMos chief BrahMos Aerospace is developing the BrahMos-NG missile with a prototype expected by 2027 or 2028. The company has initiated a conceptual phase for a missile range extension to 1,500 km. Various foreign countries have shown interest in integrating BrahMos with the Sukhoi-30 platform. The CEO highlighted the need to enhance…
The Economic Times · Oct 22 Indian Army's new warfare doctrine: Rajnath Singh to unveil how the Army plans to tackle threats from China and Pakistan Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil the Indian Army's new land warfare doctrine, outlining how the force plans to adapt to modern combat involving drones, artificial intelligence, precision strikes and multi-domain operations.
The Independent UK · Oct 22 American workers paying a lot more for health insurance compared to last year, survey finds The costs were particularly pronounced for employees at small businesses made up of 10 to 99 workers
The Guardian - AU · Oct 22 Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown out to 12 times its original cost – but the CEO says it ‘could have been worse’ New projections by the Snowy Hydro company show tunnelling work is now 65% complete but the completion date has been pushed back to 2029
Evening Standard · Oct 22 Tommy Robinson weeps in court as he gives defence in journalist harassment trial The political activist was called to the witness box by his defence barrister on Thursday.
We Got This Covered · Oct 22 Runner says their 27yo friend ran a 5K under her 44yo sister’s name, came second in the age category and kept the medal A borrowed bib reportedly led to a medal and a feud.