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Based on indexed headlines for today, Friday, October 2, 2026 — the 10 biggest stories:
1.U.S. Government Funding Averted — For Now - The US government will not shut down on October 1, 2026 — President Trump signed a continuing resolution on September 2 keeping the government funded through December 11. The Senate passed the bipartisan continuing resolution by 90-6 on August 8. The next deadline is December 11.
2.Delhi Records Most Polluted Start to October in Four Years - Delhi recorded its most polluted start to October in four years on October 2nd, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 166, as new Pollution Under Control (PUC) rules and work-from-home measures were announced for November 1.
3.India Marks Gandhi Jayanti — 157th Birth Anniversary - On October 2, 2026, India will observe Gandhi Jayanti to mark Mahatma Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary. The day honours his role in shaping India's independence struggle and encourages people to follow his principles of peace, equality, truth and non-violent action.
4.Flydubai Incident — Indian Pilot Hailed as Hero - Israeli leaders praise Indian pilot as a ‘true hero’ for preventing flydubai crash attempt.
•President Murmu, PM Modi praise Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for saving Israel-bound flight from crash
•Israeli PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flight
•flydubai pilot 'a hero', plumber steadied plunging aircraft: Trump
•Israel vows to investigate the ‘root’ of the flydubai attack as UAE begins probe
5.Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties - Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa orders closure of embassy in Asmara. Ethiopia expels 10 Eritrean diplomats as tensions between neighbors escalate.
6.Russia Strikes Ukraine Energy Grid - Russia strikes Ukraine's energy grid, causing power cuts as winter approaches.
7.Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan - Kabul says Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed nine people.
8.Swiss President to Visit India - Swiss President Guy Parmelin to visit India from October 5 to 7; trade, bilateral ties and EFTA pact on agenda.
9.G20 Trade Ministers Denounce Weaponization of Food - G20 trade ministers agreed on Thursday to denounce the weaponization of food through coercive trade actions, but failed to reach consensus on statements denouncing forced labor in supply chains.
10.Sports & Other Headlines — Asian Games 2026 and AI Policy
•Asian Games 2026: India defeated Pakistan 4-3 to secure a spot in the men's hockey final, also phrased as India defeats Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling match to enter men's hockey final.
•Asian Games 2026: India's men's squash team wins bronze after semifinal defeat to Malaysia and Nitesh Siwach secures silver in men's 97kg Greco-Roman wrestling.
•In the US, Trump formally replaces ‘Artificial Intelligence’ with ’Super Intelligence’ in an executive order.
•U.K. PM says 'strong indications' Iran involved in airbase incident