Latest News, Breaking News, Global News- October 18, 2023

The success rate of earning medals has grown by almost 50% between 2018 and 2023, according to Union Minister Rajnath Singh, who was speaking with the Asian Games medal winners from the Indian Armed Forces. He added that India is moving forward with plans to host the Olympics in 2036.

2-The ISRO Chief Reiterates PM Modi’s Gaganyaan Mission Goal of “Man on the Moon 2040”

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a high-level conference to evaluate the Gaganyaan Mission’s progress and lay out the country’s future space exploration plans, ISRO Director S. Somanath talked to ANI.

The ISRO must implement a number of goals, according to Prime Minister Modi, in order to advance India’s space program. “PM Modi informed us about the future plans. He stated that the first human space mission must occur in 2040 and that we must fly a man to the moon.

3-Vijay’s ‘Leo’ Surpasses, ‘Jawan’, and ‘Jailer’ With An Advance Booking of 34 Crore

Leo, the film starring Vijay, made an amazing Rs 34 crore on the first day of advance ticket sales, far outperforming Rajinikanth’s “Jailer” and SRK’s “Jawan” in terms of advance sales.

4-There are obstacles to Anant Ambani’s appointment to the RIL board. Reasons why

The most valuable corporation in India, Reliance Industries, is currently under investigation for its succession planning. Mukesh Ambani, the billionaire owner of the corporation, is preparing his three children to run its various companies.

However, there are issues with adding Anant Ambani, his youngest son, to the Reliance Industries Ltd. board. Because of his insufficient board and leadership experience, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc (ISS), a global proxy consulting firm, has encouraged shareholders to vote against his appointment.

5-SP leader Azam Khan’s wife and son were found guilty and received 7 years in prison in a case involving a fraudulent birth certificate.

After finding the Samajwadi Party (SP) politician Azam Khan, his wife Tanzeem Fatima, and their son Abdullah Azam Khan guilty in the fraudulent birth certificate case, the Rampur court in Uttar Pradesh sentenced them to seven years in prison on Wednesday.

6-Kerala duo honored by Israel embassy for protecting an elderly couple from a Hamas attack

When militants from the Hamas group, which rules Gaza, attacked Israel on October 7, two Keralan ladies who were looking after an elderly couple there also saved their lives.

The two Keralites, Sabitha and Meera Mohanan, have been praised as “Indian superwomen” by the Israeli Embassy in India in a post on the social media site X.

7-Malayalam actor Kundara Johny, 71, passes away in Kerala from a heart arrest.

Kundara Johny, a well-known Malayalam actor noted for playing evil characters in Malayalam movies, passed away on Tuesday in a private hospital in Kollam, Kerala. He was 71.

8-Bengaluru Fire: A large fire consumes a bar in Koramangala.

On Wednesday afternoon in Bengaluru, Karnataka, a large fire broke out on the fourth storey of a building. The structure, which is situated in Bengaluru’s Koramangala neighborhood, caught fire.

9-New Users Will Pay a $1 Annual ‘Not A Bot’ Subscription Fee Thanks to-X

The network formerly known as Twitter will now charge new users, as X has officially acknowledged. The business has shared information on their newest subscription service, called “Not a Bot,” which is now being tested.

10-First post-monsoon cyclone of 2023 likely to form over the Arabian Sea, according to Cyclone Tej

The first post-monsoon cyclone of the year is reportedly building over the Arabian Sea, according to reports, following a weak southwest monsoon season. According to weather projections, a low-pressure region could develop in the Arabian Sea.

The first post-monsoon cyclone could finally be brought on by this low pressure. The southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep region, according to the weather bureau, are distinguished by cyclonic circulation.

A low-pressure area is soon to form under its influence. By October 20, it is anticipated to quickly strengthen into a depression over the eastern Arabian Sea.

11-First Look Inside Delhi-Meerut RapidX Train’s Aircraft Seating, High-Tech Coaches

Passengers can anticipate a sitting arrangement in the coaches that is similar to that of an airline once the priority length of the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail Transport System (RRTS) is launched on Friday. The coaches will have comfy, reclining seats.

12-Queer Couple Now Engaged After Petitioning For Same-Sex Marriage Rights

On October 17, the Supreme Court rejected the right of same-sex couples to get married or form civil unions, disappointing members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

One of the couples that filed the petition for same-sex marriage rights, however, chose to continue their relationship in spite of the setback.