October 11, 2026
Today's Briefing
Chennai Metro's second phase opens, a deadly strike hits Riyadh airport, Sri Lanka's 'Ran Malli' is held in Bulgaria, Lotto Max hits a Canadian record, and Messi scores twice.
- 1Prime Minister Modi opened the Poonamallee–Vadapalani line, the first section of Chennai Metro's Phase II, and rode it with Chief Minister Vijay. The 11-station elevated route opens to passengers this afternoon, with fares ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 40.Read at source · Times of India →
- 2A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured more than 300, according to Saudi authorities, who blamed Yemen's Houthis. India condemned the attack, and SriLankan Airlines has paused its Riyadh flights until October 18.Read at source · Al Jazeera →
- 3Charith Sandakelum, known as 'Ran Malli' and described by Sri Lankan police as one of the country's biggest drug traffickers, has been arrested in Bulgaria on an Interpol red notice. Sri Lanka says it will seek his extradition.Read at source · Athavan News →
- 4Nobody matched all seven numbers in Friday's Lotto Max draw, pushing the jackpot to $85 million. That is the largest prize ever offered in a Canadian lotto, with the next draw on Tuesday, October 13.Read at source · Global News →
- 5Days after his farewell match for Argentina, Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat DC United 4-0. He played the full 90 minutes in his first club game since retiring from international football.Read at source · The Hindu →