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Jammu-based Army officers wife booked for alleged espionage

The woman is accused of allegedly sharing sensitive information, documents, photographs and electronic data through encrypted communication channels with individuals suspected of having links to foreign intelligence agencies. The allegations are under investigation

18 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
Maharashtra gambling racket: 11 arrested, cash and vehicles seized in Beed

The racket, which was allegedly being operated from a tin shed at a sports and recreation centre, was uncovered during a raid on Saturday, the official said

18 Oct 2026 8:13 pm
Akasa Air extends suspension of Riyadh, Jeddah flights until October 27

Akasa Air has extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah until October 27 amid security concerns. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy has issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia

18 Oct 2026 8:10 pm
Kolkata stampede: CM Suvendu orders probe into role of temporary home guards

Taking a dig at the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, Adhikari also claimed that his administration had inherited a baggage of rubbish from the erstwhile regime, adding that cleaning up the system would take time

18 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
FDA raids: Rs 3.89 crore chilli powder, raisins seized in festive crackdown

The department said inspections revealed deficiencies in temperature control, pest management, sanitation and the handling of stored food products. Samples of the products have been sent for laboratory analysis, and further legal proceedings will follow after the reports are received

18 Oct 2026 7:36 pm
Maharashtra heatwave: Solapur tops state with 37.9 degrees Celsius

Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 27 degrees Celsius, with the minimum 1.8 degrees above normal. Santacruz recorded a maximum of 34.3 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.6 degrees Celsius

18 Oct 2026 7:30 pm
Five killed in Beed as car trying to avoid potholes collides with bus

The accident occurred around 11 am at Shindewadi Cross Road on the Khamgaon-Pandharpur National Highway in Majalgaon tehsil, around 55 km from the district headquarters, an official said

18 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
France protests: 1,200 arrested, 150 police personnel injured, says PM

The student-led protests, which began with demonstrations against budget cuts in education and what protesters described as deplorable school conditions, turned violent amid wider unrest in parts of Europe over rising inflation

18 Oct 2026 6:58 pm
Thiruvananthapuram airport to suspend flights for five hours on October 20

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL) said operations would remain suspended from 4 pm to 9 pm to facilitate the centuries-old religious procession. Passengers have been advised to check with their respective airlines for revised flight schedules

18 Oct 2026 6:17 pm
Maharashtra weather update: Yellow alert for rain in 12 districts

The alert covers Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, the ghats of Kolhapur, Satara, the ghats of Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur and Dharashiv

18 Oct 2026 5:55 pm
Bomb threat on Ahmedabad-Hyderabad flight turns out to be schoolgirls prank

The Class 7 student was returning to Hyderabad with other students and teachers on Saturday after a school trip when she made the remark. A cabin crew member who overheard the conversation alerted the pilot, prompting a security alert, a police official said

18 Oct 2026 4:31 pm
Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: SIT under sitting judge to probe tragedy, says CM

The stampede, triggered by a massive rush of devotees at the Durga Puja pandal, claimed 19 lives and left 25 people injured. Adhikari said six people had been arrested in connection with the incident and that two of the injured remained in the ICU

18 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Tamil Nadu: DRI recovers 137 kg of suspected meth, arrests four in Nagapattinam

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 137 kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine, estimated to be worth over Rs 100 crore, in Tamil Nadus Nagapattinam district. Four people were arrested over an alleged plan to smuggle the consignment to Sri Lanka through a mid-sea transfer

18 Oct 2026 2:51 pm
Pune: Three arrested within eight hours, valuables worth Rs 57.87 lakh recovered

The robbery allegedly took place between 1 am and 1.15 am, when the victim, Bharati Maruti Bhalekar, was asleep. According to Senior Police Inspector Ranjit Jadhav, the accused allegedly broke open the door of her hall, tied her hands and legs, covered her face with a sari and assaulted her

18 Oct 2026 1:54 pm
CM Fadnavis meets RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at Nagpur headquarters

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur on Sunday and met chief Mohan Bhagwat. The meetings agenda was not immediately known. Fadnavis is also scheduled to campaign for BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale ahead of the October 23 legislative council elections

18 Oct 2026 1:40 pm
Marco Rubio defends Trumps 60-day Russia sanctions waiver

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trumps 60-day waiver from Russia-related sanctions, citing Indias importance as a US partner and its continued reliance on Russian energy. He said Washington needed time to assess the wider economic impact of enforcing tariffs and sanctions together

18 Oct 2026 11:50 am
London: Indian diaspora rallies in support of PM Modi, criticises CJP protesters

Members of the Indian diaspora rallied outside the Indian High Commission in London in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, waving the Tricolour and raising slogans. Participants criticised Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters amid demonstrations in India over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

18 Oct 2026 11:47 am
Army's Central Command chief calls for sharpening operational capabilities

Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Armys Central Command, visited forward areas in the Garhwal sector to review operational preparedness. He urged frontline troops to maintain vigilance, sharpen combat capabilities and remain ready for every contingency

18 Oct 2026 11:44 am
Speeding car runs over devotees outside Durga Puja pandal in UP

Three people were killed and four injured after a speeding car ran over devotees watching a video outside a Durga Puja pandal in Chirgahiyan Belha village, Uttar Pradeshs Balrampur district, late Saturday night. Two injured persons were referred to a hospital in Bahraich, police said

18 Oct 2026 11:05 am
West Bengal BJP chief calls for transparent probe into Chorbagan pandal tragedy

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya said an announcement and repeated whistling by a private security agency may have triggered the stampede at Kolkatas Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. He urged a transparent investigation, while JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan expressed grief over the tragedy

18 Oct 2026 10:35 am
Bihar: Two vendors detained after Made in Pakistan bedsheets found on sale

Police in Bihars Motihari have detained two travelling vendors for questioning after complaints about bedsheets labelled Made in Pakistan being sold locally. Investigators are examining the products origin and tracing a possible supply link to a textile trader, while the authenticity of the labels remains unverified

18 Oct 2026 9:19 am
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway accident: Eight from Madhya Pradesh killed in Rajasthan

At least eight people from Madhya Pradeshs Betul district were killed and around nine injured after a tempo traveller fell into a 15-foot-deep drain on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthans Kota district around 6 am on Saturday. The group was travelling to Khatu Shyam Temple in Sikar

18 Oct 2026 9:16 am
Giant pumpkins, paper planes and AI tigers: The internets strangest stories

From a 1,083 kg pumpkin winning Californias World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off to Idahos David Rush catching 20 paper planes with his mouth, unusual stories are making headlines. The roundup also features a viral sheep mascot, an unexpected lottery win and an AI-generated video of Donald Trump

18 Oct 2026 9:15 am
Veham (hallucination)

Do you have a title, will you be retaining Old Cypress, my mother had asked.

18 Oct 2026 9:13 am
An ode to fish and fisherfolk of Mumbai

The cause is dull and chemical. Rice balls, flour, flowers and ghee go into the water

18 Oct 2026 9:11 am
Three children killed in Yemen airstrikes, Houthis blame Saudi Arabia

Houthi rebels have accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out airstrikes in Yemens Dhamar province that killed three children and injured more than a dozen people. The allegations come amid renewed fighting, as Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi pledged support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks

18 Oct 2026 9:10 am
Flamingo nests found in Sambhar Lake

More than 4,000 flamingo nests documented at Rajasthans Sambhar Lake have raised hopes that the wetland could become a significant breeding ground beyond Gujarats Rann of Kutch. Wildlife photographer Gaurav Dadhich recorded nests of Lesser and Greater Flamingos, along with evidence of successful breeding involving chicks

18 Oct 2026 9:09 am
Gwalior: 13 killed, as truck rams devotees near Sheetlamata Mandir

At least 13 people were killed and nearly 40 injured after a truck loaded with paddy crashed into devotees waiting near Sheetlamata Mandir in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, around 1.30 am on Sunday. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle, which stopped after hitting the temple wall

18 Oct 2026 9:05 am
Kolkata stampede: 19 killed, 25 injured at Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal

At least 19 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Maha Saptami after a crowd surge amid rain. Authorities detained organisers and security guards and ordered a probe. PM Modi announced financial assistance for the victims

18 Oct 2026 8:37 am
At least 17 dead, 25 injured in stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal

The incident occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal when people waiting outside rushed forward as it began to rain, causing some to fall on the road

17 Oct 2026 11:41 pm
Indian students protest against CEC in London; govt supporters rally

While the Stop Vote Chori protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of Modi, Modi rang out from a smaller group across the Gandhi statue, being kept apart by Metropolitan Police officers

17 Oct 2026 11:01 pm
Congress plans to hold massive rally at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi Police issues NOC

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said the Congress had approached the police after obtaining confirmation from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) that the venue would be available during the period

17 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
Lehra Do Tiranga march: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke released on bail

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was produced before a special executive magistrate at Mandir Marg police station in Delhi, where he was granted bail subject to certain conditions

17 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
Congress slams BJP leaders over lavish Garba events as 305 talukas face drought

Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe alleged that BJP leaders had spent nearly Rs 100 crore on festival events. He questioned whether CM Fadnavis would seek the resignations of state BJP leaders over the alleged expenditure

17 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
Maharashtra drought: Sunetra Pawar orders for urgent relief measures

During a review meeting at the District Collector's Office, Sunetra Pawar, who is also Beed district guardian minister, asked officials to speed up crop damage assessments, ensure transparency in crop insurance claims and prioritise drinking water supplies

17 Oct 2026 5:31 pm
Maharashtra MLC polls: Uddhav Thackeray backs Sena (UBT) candidate in Amravati

In a statement, Thackeray highlighted Lahanes commitment to teachers demands, saying the candidate had pledged before a tehsildar that he would refuse to draw his salary as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) until the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) was implemented for teachers

17 Oct 2026 2:45 pm
Air India extends suspension of Saudi Arabia flights until October 24

Air India and Air India Express have extended flight suspensions to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until October 24 amid security concerns. Eligible passengers can change travel dates once for free, rebook through alternative Gulf airports or seek full refunds for cancelled flights, subject to airline conditions

17 Oct 2026 2:45 pm
Saudi Arabia: Tanker struck by unknown projectile, crew evacuated

A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile about 68 nautical miles off Jubail, Saudi Arabia, prompting its crew to evacuate. All crew members were reported safe. A second ship was also attacked nearby, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and oil shipments amid the Middle East conflict

17 Oct 2026 2:34 pm
Dadar gets its first brewery and taproom with Madwater at Ruby Tower

Step into the new on-site brewery that brews 15 beers, and a menu full of dependable bites

17 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Delhi Police registers multiple FIRs over prohibitory order violations in CP

According to police, the FIRs were registered for violations of restrictions imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Police said announcements were made asking people to disperse, but crowds gathered around Connaught Place despite the restrictions

17 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Maharashtra: Three killed, three injured in tempo accident on Nanded ghat road

The accident occurred around 5 am on Friday when the vehicle was negotiating a sharp bend on Keroli Ghat in Mahur tehsil, an official said

17 Oct 2026 12:46 pm
Five family members found dead in Greater Noida village, forensic probe underway

A couple and their three children were found dead at their home in Nagla Shri Padam village in Greater Noidas Rabupura area. Police suspect food poisoning after the family reportedly ate noodles the previous night, but the cause of death awaits post-mortem and forensic findings

17 Oct 2026 12:29 pm
Delhi: BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, 98, was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi at around 7.30 pm on Friday with pulmonary issues. The hospital confirmed that he is undergoing treatment and said a statement on his health would be issued shortly

17 Oct 2026 11:28 am
Southeast Asia issues highest haze alert as Indonesia fires spread toxic smoke

Fires in Indonesia have prompted the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre to issue its highest-level haze alert for southern Southeast Asia. Persistent hotspots, dry weather and shifting winds are spreading toxic smoke, disrupting schools and worsening respiratory complaints across the region

17 Oct 2026 10:57 am
Wildfire scorches homes in Southern California as strong winds fuel flames

Wildfires across Southern California have damaged homes and burned thousands of acres amid powerful Santa Ana winds, high temperatures and low humidity. The Norte fire has scorched 465 acres, while the Bryson and Henderson fires have also spread, prompting evacuations, power cuts and warnings of continued fire danger

17 Oct 2026 10:50 am
Trump waives Russia oil tariffs under Graham Act, offering relief to India'

The executive order, signed on October 16 and published by the White House, implements the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which Trump signed into law on September 18

17 Oct 2026 10:38 am
Maharashtra: Police bust illegal call centre in Lonavala, arrest 20

The accused were arrested during a raid conducted on October 14 at a bungalow in Nangargaon, within the jurisdiction of Lonavala City police station, a police official said

17 Oct 2026 10:08 am
Zelenskyy questions Putins peace intentions as Russia claims battlefield gains

He ruled out discussing the establishment of a security zone along Russia's border territories during potential peace negotiations with Ukraine.

17 Oct 2026 9:14 am
Ukraine faces fresh Russian strikes as civilian casualties rise 85 per cent

The first two weeks of October were among the deadliest periods for civilians in years, said Danielle Bell, the head of the UN office.

17 Oct 2026 9:10 am
India calls for protection of Indian community after alleged shooting plot in US

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query during his bi-weekly media briefing.

17 Oct 2026 9:05 am