Latest news today (October 29): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.

Man surrenders before Kerala police; takes responsibility of blasts

A man has surrendered before the Kerala Police in connection with the serial blasts that took place at a prayer meeting in Kalamassery on Sunday morning, said Kerala ADGP (law and order) MR Ajith Kumar. The alleged accused have been identified as Dominic Martin claiming that he belonged to the same group of sabha.

Security beefed up in Delhi around churches after Kerala blast

Security was beefed-up around churches and at metro stations in the national capital in the wake of the Kerala convention centre blast on Sunday.

BJP candidate names for Guna and Vidisha constituency announced

BJP releases the names of candidates from the Guna (SC) and Vidisha Constituency. Panna Lal Shakya to contest from Guna (SC) and Mukesh Tondon to contest from Vidisha.

Kerala blast tragedy: Amit Shah directs NIA, NSG to start probe

Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and National Security Guard (NSG) to rush teams to Kerala and start an investigation after one person died and several others were injured in multiple explosions in Kochi’s Kalamassery on Sunday.

Ban BS III, BS IV diesel buses in NCR areas of Haryana, UP, Rajasthan: Gopal Rai to Centre

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday demanded the Centre impose a strict ban on buses operating with poor-quality diesel in the NCR areas of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Nationwide platform ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ to be launched on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that a nationwide ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ platform will be launched on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary on October 31 to give the youth an opportunity to play an active role in various nation building events.

One dead, over 20 injured in blast at convention centre in Kerala

One person died and over 20 were injured in a blast at a convention centre in Kalamassery on Sunday morning, police said. An officer of Kalamassery police said the cause of the blast or whether there was more than one was not confirmed. The blast reportedly occurred at a convention centre of a Christian group. (READ MORE)

Saudi Defence Minister to visit White House for talks with US officials on Israel-Hamas war

Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud is expected to visit the White House on Monday for talks with officials in US President Joe Biden’s administration, media reports said. The meeting comes amid fears that the Israel-Hamas war could expand into a regional war.

Delhi-NCR grapple with ‘Very Poor to Poor’ air quality despite 15-point plan; AQI in national capital at 309

Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram are in the grip of ‘Very Poor’ to ‘Poor’ air quality, with Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging from 221 to 341, sounding the alarm for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR). Despite a 15-point winter action plan to curb the rising pollution, the battle against deteriorating air quality continues.

‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry passes away at 54

Actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in ‘Friends’ sitcom, has passed away at 54. Matthew Perry was found dead on Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, law enforcement according to media reports. (READ MORE)

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold march across world, calling for ceasefire

Pro-Palestinian protestors on Saturday held a demonstration in London, Berlin, and Rome to call for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Reuters reported.