An Indian-origin couple, Tej Pratap Singh and Sonal Parihar, along with their 10-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter, were found dead in their New Jersey home. The Plainsboro Police Department is investigating the incident as a homicide after the discovery was made following a welfare check. Authorities received a 911 call on October 4, leading to the tragic finding. The community expressed deep sorrow, and while initial suspicions pointed towards a possible murder-suicide, the investigation is ongoing. The couple, both IT professionals, were well-regarded in their neighborhood. The school district also confirmed the involvement of their students in the heartbreaking event.

Indian Army warns Sikkim residents as floods sweep away firearms and explosives in Teesta river, triggering urgent alerts from authorities. The Defence PRO in Guwahati stated that military equipment was carried away, urging vigilance and reporting of suspicious items. The Army has established lookout teams along the river downstream to monitor the situation closely. A cloudburst over Lhonak Lake led to flash floods, displacing thousands and leaving over 100 people missing, with the death toll at 22. Sikkim's Chief Minister cited damages worth crores, including severed road connections and washed-out bridges.

Paris and London are facing significant bed bug infestations, with experts suggesting London's problem might be as severe as Paris'. While the issue is openly discussed in Paris, there's a culture of silence in London, "trying to keep the whole thing quiet" says David Cain, microbiologist and founder of Bed Bugs Ltd. The UK has experienced a 65% increase in bed bug infestations from 2022 to 2023. Approximately 5% of households in London are estimated to be infected, according to expert David Cain, highlighting the significant scale of the infestation in the city. Bed bugs are adept at traveling, raising concerns about their presence in public transport systems. Preventative measures such as regular mattress checks and bed bug monitors are essential. Professional pest control is necessary for effective eradication. Paris, in particular, faces challenges in managing the infestation before the 2024 Olympics.

Canadian universities are reassuring Indian students amid the diplomatic crisis between the countries. The dispute began when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested India's involvement in a Khalistani terrorist's murder. Over 100,000 Indian students planned to study in Canada, making up 40% of study permit holders, contributing over C$20 billion to the Canadian economy annually. Universities offer reassurance, with concerns about student safety and visa uncertainty. Consultancies like IDP Education are calming nerves via video messages. The crisis affects families in Punjab, a significant source of Indian students in Canada, leading to worries about their future prospects.

India secures a triumphant gold in men's hockey at the Asian Games, defeating Japan 5-1 in the final and earning a spot at the Paris Olympics. The victory marks India's 7th consecutive win in hockey, showcasing their dominance. Aman Sehrawat achieves an excellent bronze in a stellar Asian Games campaign. Sonam and Kiran secure bronze in Women's 62kg Freestyle wrestling, while the women's Sepaktakraw team grabs a historic bronze. India is guaranteed two more silver medals with men's and women's kabaddi teams reaching the final. In archery, the men's recurve team wins silver, and the women's team clinches bronze. The men's cricket team, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, advances to the final, ensuring at least a silver; they face Afghanistan for the gold. India has bagged 95 medals till now including 22 gold, 34 silver, and 39 bronze medals.

Amidst escalating tensions between India and Canada over the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada has evacuated most of its diplomats in India to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. India demanded the reduction of Canadian diplomatic staff by October 10 to achieve parity, following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations linking Indian agents to Nijjar's killing. India rejected the claims, expelling a Canadian diplomat in retaliation. India emphasized the need for diplomatic strength parity, asserting that some Canadian diplomats interfered in its internal matters. Discussions on mutual diplomatic presence are ongoing, with no indication of India reconsidering its stance.

Indian student Satyam Surana, studying at the London School of Economics, bravely protected the Indian flag during a Khalistani protest outside the Indian High Commission in London. Shocked by the flag's demeaning, Satyam instinctively intervened when protesters threw it on the ground. His actions went viral, gaining widespread praise. Satyam's courage stemmed from his conscience and love for his nation, despite the risks involved. He emphasized his duty as an Indian citizen to protect his country's dignity, garnering admiration from friends and pride from his parents, even amidst concerns for his safety.

The India Property Show will take place on October 14-15 at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel. Organized by Maxpo Exhibitions in associations with CREDAI, the 2-day event will display multiple housing/commercial/plots / budget properties from India for all sections of people to choose. With over 5000 projects on display and home loan options from banks, the show provides attractive housing and investment opportunities. A significant aspect that all the projects on display are RERA approved besides funding institutions like banks extending home loans to the investors in the respective projects. The realty expo is coming at a time when prices have stabilized with flexible repayment options for investors.  Indian realty sector is slated to grow at 30% over the next decade for a market size of around $180 billion by 2022 from $93.8 billion in 2017. As of February 2023, Developers expect demand for office spaces in SEZs to shoot up after the replacement of the existing SEZs act.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced public outrage during a greeting event in Toronto, where a man confronted him on housing issues and carbon taxes. In a viral video, the man refused to shake Trudeau's hand, calling him a "piece of s**t" and accusing him of ruining the country. Trudeau defended his policies, blaming housing problems on local governments and justifying carbon taxes. In September, an Ipsos poll for Global News found that 40% of Canadians preferred Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre as Prime Minister over incumbent PM Justin Trudeau at 31%. This indicates Conservatives have a high chance of winning the 2025 elections. Poilievre leads on public perception regarding plans on key issues like the economy, healthcare, and housing. [Video on X: Efrai Flores Monsanto @realmonsanto]

At the Asian Games, India hammered Pakistan 61-14 in the men's Kabaddi semi-final. They will face the winner of the other semifinal between Iran and Chinese Taipei. India's Women's Regu trio makes history, clinching the nation's first medal (bronze) in the Women's division of Sepaktakraw. HS Prannoy broke a 40-year medal drought by winning Bronze in Men’s Singles Badminton, becoming the 2nd Indian to achieve this feat. This marks his 2nd medal in the event, following a silver win in the Men’s Team Event. The Indian women's kabaddi team has already booked themselves a spot in the final, beating Nepal 61-17 in the semis. Veteran wrestler Bajrang Punia will fight for bronze in Men's Freestyle 65kg. Earlier In archery, the women's recurve team secured bronze against Vietnam, while the men's recurve team advanced by defeating Mongolia. The men's cricket team, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, entered the final, guaranteeing at least a silver medal. India's current medal tally stands at 88 medals with 21 gold, 32 silver, and 35 bronze medals.