ICG’s Maiden Yacht Sailing Expedition: Indian Coast Guard launched its first yacht sailing expedition aboard Antara from Chennai as part of its Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary) celebrations + Vessel – Yacht Antara + Flag-off – Inspector General Yoginder Dhaka (TM), Commander, Coast Guard Region East, flagged off the expedition from Chennai + Route – Chennai to Kochi along the Indian coastline, followed by international passages to Sri Lanka and the Maldives + Training – Intensive training in seamanship, offshore sailing, navigation and endurance + Objective – Promote maritime adventure, showcase courage and teamwork, and inspire youth to pursue maritime careers.

Nigeria’s First Ebola Case in 12 Years: Nigeria confirmed an imported case of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Abuja, linked to the wider outbreak originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) + Patient Profile – Foreign national reportedly linked to diplomatic services, who travelled from Uganda to Abuja on October 3, 2026 + Symptom Onset – October 7, 2026 + Initial Treatment – Sought care at a private healthcare facility in Abuja on October 11 and was initially treated for malaria + Confirmation – Laboratory tests confirmed the Bundibugyo strain on October 20, 2026 + Current Status – Patient isolated and receiving supportive care; reports indicate deterioration into multi-organ failure.

Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026: Inaugural edition being held from October 23–31, 2026, at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, Gujarat + Men’s Competition – 13 teams divided into two groups + Group A – India, Nigeria, Malaysia, Uganda, England, Tanzania and Sri Lanka + Group B – Bangladesh, Kenya, Canada, Australia, Scotland and Singapore + Indian Men’s Team – Captain: Surjeet Singh; Vice-Captain: Naveen Kumar + Women’s Competition – Inaugural women’s event featuring 10 teams + Tournament Format – Round-robin group stage, followed by semi-finals on October 30 + Finals – Gold medal matches scheduled for October 31, 2026.