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Iran-aligned Houthis fired five missiles at the Maashiq Presidential palace complex in Yemen’s Aden on Thursday, killing two guards, government officials told Reuters. Yemen’s PM and cabinet members present at the complex were unharmed, a minister said. This comes amid escalating tension between Houthis and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's internationally recognised government.

The ECI has directed 17 states and UTs, including Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, West Bengal and Kerala, to conduct a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls, with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. The Commission said schedules for places undergoing or having recently completed SIR will follow separately. The announcement comes amid a row over the SIR exercise.

Gold prices fell for the fourth straight day in India, declining ₹900 to ₹1,49,900/10 grams in Delhi on Thursday. Silver also extended its decline, plunging ₹6,000 to ₹2.15 lakh per kg, from the previous close of ₹2.21 lakh per kg. Globally, spot gold rose $49.32, or 1.2%, to $4,154.65 per ounce.

The proposed IDBI Bank stake sale will not affect existing fixed deposits or savings accounts, as the lender will continue to be regulated by RBI, experts said. Deposits are insured by DICGC up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank. While existing terms will remain unchanged, the new owners could revise deposit rates and savings account fees in the future.

Henley & Partners released the latest list of the world's most powerful passports. India rose to the 84th spot. Singapore leads the rankings with visa-free access to 193 destinations, followed by Japan, South Korea and UAE. Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan have the weakest passports, according to the latest rankings.

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are expected to offer India's highest salary hikes in 2027 at 10.1%, according to a survey. Energy follows at 9.9%, while real estate and infrastructure may offer 9.8%. Funds and asset management and life sciences are projected at 9.6% each, followed by global capability centres at 9.4%. The overall average hike is forecast at 9.1%.

The House of Abhinandan Lodha®️ said that the Goa Dussehra Dhamaka is bringing something extraordinary for Delhi land buyers. One Goa – The Crescendo is offering luxury villa land at its launch value until Dussehra. The brand added that customers are getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own land at Goa’s most iconic resort development with unprecedented benefits this festive season.

Surat City Police has organised a free Garba event at its headquarters, allowing people to celebrate Navratri without tickets or passes. The initiative aims to make festivities accessible to all economic groups and strengthen police-public relations. Meanwhile, the police, dressed in traditional attire, are also monitoring Garba venues across the city to ensure safety and maintain law and order.

Three individuals dressed as 'Latverian witches' from the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday' went viral after joining a Garba dance celebration hosted by singer Falguni Pathak. A video shows the trio in dramatic, fantasy-inspired outfits featuring flowing capes in shades of black, purple, and gold, along with metallic masks. The event took place at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Mumbai Police have asked actor Imran Khan, who holds US citizenship, to leave India by October 28 for participating in anti-CEC protest, said reports. Earlier, BJP leader and ex-MP Kirit Somaiya wrote to Mumbai Police, saying Imran is a "foreign citizen" and calling for his deportation for participating in CJP protest in Mumbai. The actor was detained during Mumbai protest.