Controversy at Jamia Over Slogans, Student Protests and Political War of Words Jamia Millia Islamia witnessed controversy following the appearance of slogans like Free Kashmir, Free Sharjeel Imam, and Death to RSS, BJP on campus walls. The university administration wiped off the graffiti and heightened security outside the campus.

Protesting students on a hunger strike condemned the slogans, alleging an attempt to derail their ongoing agitation demanding student union elections and protesting disciplinary action. A political row erupted as Congress MP Imran Masood backed the students' demand for union polls and bail for Sharjeel Imam while alleging sabotage by opponents.

The BJP termed the graffiti a conspiracy by anti-national forces, while the Samajwadi Party supported the demand for student union elections.

Israeli forces initiated a military operation in Hebron following a shooting incident that reportedly killed two soldiers and injured others. Concurrently, US President Donald Trump indicated that the United States may resume strikes on Iran, while global crude oil prices rose to $117.

30 per barrel amid market concerns over potential renewed conflict.

Russia and Ukraine have reportedly agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Oleshky, effective October 27, to facilitate aid deliveries and evacuations, with reports indicating US First Lady Melania Trump helped broker the arrangement. Additionally, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that technical-level talks involving the United States are scheduled for early November in Abu Dhabi, though a US official noted the location could alternatively be Switzerland.

These developments follow previous stalled negotiations and recent diplomatic friction between Washington and Kyiv.

The foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia also emphasized that the Israeli occupation is the main source of instability in the region and beyond