--- title: "India News in 60 Seconds, 29 Oct 2026 | AllIndia.news" description: "The five India news stories that matter on Thursday 29 October 2026, summarised in about 60 seconds with links to the full reports." url: "https://allindia.news/brief/2026-10-29/index.md" canonical: "https://allindia.news/brief/2026-10-29/" updated: "2026-11-02T05:30:11+05:30" language: "en-IN" site: "AllIndia.news" --- Morning brief [हिन्दी में पढ़ें](https://allindia.news/brief/2026-10-29/hi/) # India News in 60 Seconds: Thursday 29 October 2026 The five biggest events at 23:51 IST, ranked by how many outlets reported them. Headlines and summaries are quoted from the outlets and link to their reports. 1. ## [13 Killed As Russian Drone Slams Into Ukraine Train Platform: Authorities](https://allindia.news/s/049917b2c836) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/13-killed-as-russian-drone-slams-into-ukraine-train-platform-in-dnipro-authorities-12253365#publisher=newsstand) The Ukrainian Railways in a post on Telegram, stated that train was supposed to be heading forZaporizhzhia when Russia launched the strike using a jet-powered drone. Sources: [NDTV](https://allindia.news/s/049917b2c836) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/13-killed-as-russian-drone-slams-into-ukraine-train-platform-in-dnipro-authorities-12253365#publisher=newsstand), [BBC News](https://allindia.news/s/1fee9ce6673e) (original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9p8gdlz1p2ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss), [The Hindu](https://allindia.news/s/e67a9459dcb0) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/ukraine-says-at-least-13-killed-in-russian-attack-on-train-station/article71641924.ece) 2. ## [IDBI Bank sale: Rahul Gandhi backs employees against privatisation, raises concerns over reservation and job security](https://allindia.news/s/3054a55e061f) (original: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/idbi-bank-sale-rahul-gandhi-backs-employees-against-privatisation-raises-concerns-over-reservation-and-job-security-11793287534114.html) The government's decision has now brought the future of IDBI Bank's ownership, employee protections and public-sector role into sharper focus, with employee representatives seeking greater transparency and parliamentary scrutiny before the sale proceeds. Sources: [Mint](https://allindia.news/s/3054a55e061f) (original: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/idbi-bank-sale-rahul-gandhi-backs-employees-against-privatisation-raises-concerns-over-reservation-and-job-security-11793287534114.html), [The Economic Times](https://allindia.news/s/b58e057be017) (original: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/idbi-bank-employees-forum-opposes-majority-stake-sale-to-fairfax-seeks-parliamentary-review/articleshow/135319447.cms) 3. ## [Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show](https://allindia.news/s/cc76d2e7bd70) (original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmdx3knq1xexo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) With 93% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. Sources: [BBC News](https://allindia.news/s/cc76d2e7bd70) (original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmdx3knq1xexo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss), [NDTV](https://allindia.news/s/0dd0164478c0) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/israel-election-results-live-updates-exit-polls-netanyahu-opposition-knesset-gadi-eisenkot-trump-12245676#publisher=newsstand) 4. ## [36,351 police personnel deployed for ULB polls in Andhra Pradesh](https://allindia.news/s/166694b302f0) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/36351-police-personnel-deployed-for-ulb-polls-in-andhra-pradesh/article71641135.ece) Security arrangements will be monitored by 34 Superintendents of Police and 52 additional SPs Sources: [The Hindu](https://allindia.news/s/166694b302f0) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/36351-police-personnel-deployed-for-ulb-polls-in-andhra-pradesh/article71641135.ece) 5. ## [La Liga: Barcelona Seek Clasico Response As Atletico Eye Top Spot](https://allindia.news/s/37b7c221c33c) (original: https://sports.ndtv.com/football/la-liga-barcelona-seek-clasico-response-as-atletico-eye-top-spot-12254806#publisher=newsstand) Barcelona will look to recover from last weekend's Clasico defeat in the 11th round of La Liga matches. Sources: [NDTV Sports](https://allindia.news/s/37b7c221c33c) (original: https://sports.ndtv.com/football/la-liga-barcelona-seek-clasico-response-as-atletico-eye-top-spot-12254806#publisher=newsstand) ## Text for WhatsApp Plain text with short links, ready to paste: [/brief/2026-10-29.txt](https://allindia.news/brief/2026-10-29.txt) \*AllIndia.news: Today in 60 seconds\* Thursday 29 October 2026 1. 13 Killed As Russian Drone Slams Into Ukraine Train Platform: Authorities Sources: NDTV, BBC News, The Hindu https://allindia.news/s/049917b2c836 2. IDBI Bank sale: Rahul Gandhi backs employees against privatisation, raises concerns over reservation and job security Sources: Mint, The Economic Times https://allindia.news/s/3054a55e061f 3. Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show Sources: BBC News, NDTV https://allindia.news/s/cc76d2e7bd70 4. 36,351 police personnel deployed for ULB polls in Andhra Pradesh Source: The Hindu https://allindia.news/s/166694b302f0 5. La Liga: Barcelona Seek Clasico Response As Atletico Eye Top Spot Source: NDTV Sports https://allindia.news/s/37b7c221c33c Full brief and earlier days: https://allindia.news/brief/2026-10-29/