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Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal | Jemimah’s gem helps India knock out Australia

A belter of a track. Close to 680 runs scored in a single day. Two magnificent centuries. And a record crowd at the D.Y. Patil Stadium witnessed a dream come true as India stunned defending champion Australia to storm into the Women’s ODI World Cup final on Thursday. India had never successfully chased more than 265 in ODIs. No team had ever chased down 339 in the 50-over format. But, thanks to Jemimah Rodrigues’ masterclass (127 n.o., 134b, 14x4) India pulled off the impossible — winning by five wickets with nine balls to spare — to book a title clash with South Africa at the same venue on Sunday.

Britain’s Prince Andrew stripped of titles, evicted from Windsor residence by King Charles

Britain’s Prince Andrew, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and younger brother of King Charles III, will lose his titles and honours, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday (October 30, 2025). The former prince had been accused of having sex with a minor and had links to sex offender and American financier, Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.

Justice Surya Kant appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India

Justice Surya Kant was on Thursday appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He will assume charge on November 24 and will remain CJI for nearly 16 months, till February 9, 2027. He succeeds Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, who demits office on November 23.

India ready to help Afghanistan build hydroelectric facilities: MEA

India is willing to support Taliban-governed Afghanistan in building “hydroelectric projects,” the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said on Thursday. Addressing the weekly MEA press conference Mr. Jaiswal said that the two sides can build on a “history of cooperation” on water-related matters and reiterated that India remains “committed” to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan.

India begins major tri-Service drill along western border with Pakistan

A major tri-Service military exercise, ‘Trishul’, kicked off on Thursday along the western border with Pakistan, showcasing the joint operational capability and strategic preparedness of the Indian Army, Navy, and the Air Force. The large-scale drills, being conducted from October 30 to November 10, span across Gujarat and Rajasthan, and are aimed at enhancing interoperability, coordination, and mission readiness among the three Services.

19 hostages rescued from Mumbai studio, captor shot dead by police

The Mumbai Police on Thursday rescued 17 children and two others from an acting studio in Powai, where they were held captive by a man armed with an airgun and chemicals. The accused, Rohit Arya, 50, who was shot during the police operation, later died at a hospital. The children were aged between 10 and 15 years, and among the two adults, one was a senior citizen, the police said.

Palestinian militants hand over remains of two more hostages to Red Cross in Gaza

Israel’s military said on Thursday that Palestinian militants handed over the remains of two more hostages, in the latest indication that the fragile ceasefire agreement is moving forward despite Israeli strikes on Gaza this week.

India gets six-month waiver for U.S. sanctions on Chabahar port

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (October 30, 2025) said India has received a waiver for U.S. sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar port for a period of six months. While addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said that India’s talks with the U.S. for a trade deal are continuing. In September, the Trump administration revoked its waiver of sanctions over the Chabahar port as part of its moves to impose “maximum pressure on Iran”.

Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump described his face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday (October 30, 2025) as a roaring success, saying he would cut tariffs on China, while Beijing had agreed to allow the export of rare earth elements and start buying American soybeans. The President said the U.S. would lower tariffs implemented earlier this year as punishment on China for its selling of chemicals used to make fentanyl from 20% to 10%. That brings the total combined tariff rate on China down from 57% to 47%.

FIR filed after Rohit Pawar shows creation of fake Aadhaar card in Trump’s name

Mumbai police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons after NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar showed the preparation of a fake Aadhaar card in U.S. President Donald Trump’s name and its use to register bogus voters, officials said on Thursday (October 30, 2025). Mr. Pawar, during a press conference on October 16, demonstrated how the fake Aadhaar cards were being prepared on a website and used to register bogus voters.

Japan PM Takaichi calls PM Modi, hopes for ‘golden chapter’ in ties with India

India and Japan would like to open a “golden chapter” in ties, said Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who held her first conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (October 29, 2025), a week after she took office. The conversation, which lasted about 25 minutes, focused on the Quad, economic and defence cooperation and the mobility of professionals, both sides said.

Louvre jewel heist: Five more arrests made, says Paris prosecutor

Five more people have been arrested in the investigation into the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum, but the treasures remain missing, the Paris prosecutor announced Thursday (October 30, 2025). The five were detained on late Wednesday night (October 29, 2025) in separate police operations in Paris and surrounding areas, including the Seine-Saint-Denis region, prosecutor Laure Beccuau told RTL radio. She did not release their identities or other details.

Dr. Reddy’s weight-loss drug Semaglutide rollout in Canada suffers setback

Generic drugmaker Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories’ plans to rollout the weight-loss drug Semaglutide in the injectable form in Canada is likely to take more time than expected, with Pharmaceutical Drugs Directorate, Canada, issuing a notice of non-compliance (NON) regarding the abbreviated new drug submission (ANDS). Dr. Reddy’s share prices plunged more than 5% in early trade on the BSE on Thursday (October 30, 2025) after the regulatory setback