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Mawra Hocane, known for her role as Saru in Sanam Teri Kasam, married Pakistani actor Ameer Gilani on February 5, 2025. Now, around a year and a half into their marriage, the actress has shared some wonderful news with her fans: she has become a mother to a baby boy. The couple have named their son Syed Azmar Hussain Kamal Gilani.

Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur once again stole the show with a commanding century against Zimbabwe at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Ahead of the series, the BCCI officials held a meeting with Harmanpreet and following which she was replaced as captain. Smriti Mandhana was handed the baton. The veteran was asked to bat freely and since then, she has been a force to reckon with.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (October 25) called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve ongoing global conflicts, saying their consequences are being felt far away who have nothing to do with these wars...

Looking for something new to watch this week? From comedy and drama to celebrity conversations, this week's OTT lineup has something for every kind of viewer. From Bhuvan Bam's comedy show Dhindora and Vijay Sethupathi's Tamil thriller Baththa to a new episode of Karan Johar's Koffee with Karan 9 and the family drama Meethe Mein Kya Hai, this week's OTT lineup has something for every mood.

Delhi-NCR witnessed a change in weather late on Saturday night as rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds lashed several areas, bringing cooler conditions to the national capital and neighbouring cities. Showers were reported in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad, while hail was also reported in parts of Delhi and Noida.

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category at several key locations on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 280 at ITO and 276 near AIIMS, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Readings around Akshardham Temple and Anand Vihar stood at 237, while the AQI near India Gate was recorded at 238.

India has issued an advisory for its nationals in France, urging them to remain cautious, as the violent protest continues in the country. The advisory dated October 10 was issued by the Indian Embassy in France, which also asked people to avoid large gatherings and crowded places, and follow the instructions by the local authorities.

A 25-year-old migrant worker from Bihar has been arrested by Bengaluru City Police for allegedly creating and sharing an AI-generated video depicting a bomb explosion at Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha seat of government. The video, which surfaced on Instagram, showed the iconic building being hit by a blast. The accused, identified as Ali, hails from Araria district in Bihar and has been working in Bengaluru as a daily-wage pipe fitter for the past few months. Police traced him through digital evide

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to restart trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States after November 10, a Kremlin official said on Wednesday. The development comes amid continued efforts to explore a diplomatic path towards ending the war in Ukraine. Putin's foreign affairs adviser, Yuri Ushakov, shared the update with reporters following a meeting between the Russian president and Steve Witkoff -- an envoy of US President Donald Trump. Acco

Two more accused have been detained in the firing case involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, taking the total number of accused in the case to 10. Mumbai Police's Crime Branch detained Sameer and Jatin from Sonipat, Haryana, for their alleged role in supplying weapons.

Actor Saif Ali Khan has begun shooting for his upcoming period drama, directed by filmmaker Ritesh Batra, best known for films such as The Lunchbox and Photograph. Details about the film's plot, cast and release date have not yet been revealed.

Mumbai Police have arrested one more accused in the firing case involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area. The accused, identified as Ankit, was arrested in Gujarat's Baroda over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy. The accused was produced before a court in Haryana's Gohana, and Mumbai Police obtained his transit remand to take him to Mumbai for further investigation. The arrest was carried out jointly by Gohana Police and Mumbai Police.

A school holiday has been declared for schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts on Wednesday in view of the heavy rain. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. The development comes as heavy rains lashed several parts of Chennai and adjoining districts since last night with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry until October 26.

As Punjab heads to poll early next year, the politics surrounding the state's politics has intensified after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claimed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was detained at the Indira Gandhi International...

US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the ongoing protests in France, rejecting the view that the unrest is primarily about education and school conditions. In a post on Truth Social, Trump linked the...

President Donald Trump-led US administration has proposed a steep new fee of USD 70,000 for international students seeking to work in the United States, in the latest move aimed at tightening rules around foreign student enrolment and employment. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule under which educational institutions would have to pay the fee for every international student entering the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. The programme allows eligible forei

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met former deputy prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart LK Advani and sought his blessings on completing 25 years as a head of government. Taking to X,...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public life at the state and national levels. He said sustaining electoral victories for 25 years was no...

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (October 7) said that the Opposition's protest will not stop until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, asserting that this is a fight to protect the most sacred thing in the country.

The Odisha Congress has called for a statewide bandh on Thursday with raising a series of demands including resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, withdrawal of the MMDR Bill, and the resignation of the state School and Mass Education Minister over alleged errors in textbooks. Along with Congress, many non-BJP parties such as CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML), NCP, Forward Bloc, Samajwadi Party, RJD and JMM, are likely to extend support to the bandh. In this regard, Odisha Pradesh Congress

Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty has been appointed as an Advisor to the Government of West Bengal in the rank of Cabinet Minister. According to the appointment order, Chakraborty will serve as an Advisor to the government in the Information & Cultural Affairs Department. His appointment takes effect immediately and will remain in force until further orders.

Kannada actor and politician Shiva Rajkumar had a narrow escape during a promotional event for his recently released film Bail in Chitradurga, Karnataka. A firecracker went off dangerously close to the actor as he was entering a theatre.

The Bihar government has announced a special casual leave on October 23 for eligible voters in the eight Legislative Council constituencies going to polls that day. The decision is aimed at allowing registered electors to cast their votes without having to report for their regular duties. The General Administration Department (GAD) issued a notification on Wednesday, clarifying that the special leave will apply only to voters belonging to the constituencies where the biennial Legislative Council

Amid a standoff between police and INDIA bloc MPs after they were stopped from proceeding to the designated protest site, the Delhi Police on Wednesday reiterated that permission for protests at the Jantar Mantar must...

If veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu's daughter Shannon K does enter Bigg Boss 20, it would mark a new phase in her career beyond music. The American-Indian singer and actress is reportedly among the names being considered for a wildcard entry into the Salman Khan-hosted reality show. However, neither Shannon nor the show's makers have confirmed her participation yet.

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was on Wednesday detained by the Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar. INDIA bloc MPs said they were beaten up by the police and stopped from moving towards the protest site.

There is a fine line between relentless competitive fire and absurd self-parody, and Cristiano Ronaldo is walking it precariously. At 41 years old, when sporting legends usually cultivate grace, reflection, or at least a quiet sense of dignity, the Portuguese superstar is instead issuing social media manifestos, storming out of national team camps, and demanding that his head coach apologise on global television for not bowing low enough to his legacy.

After a day-long drama and dharna on Sansad Marg on Tuesday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi hosted opposition leaders and MPs for lunch at a restaurant on Janpath. Soon after lunch, the opposition MPs proceeded...

Sourav Ganguly has rejected questions over a potential conflict of interest linked to his appointment as Delhi Capitals head coach. He said that an order issued by the BCCI ombudsman addresses his position while he...

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has once again postponed the Preliminary Test (PT) for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination. The examination was scheduled to be held on October 25, 2026, but candidates will no...

A wild elephant suddenly climbed onto a moving car near Asanur in Tamil Nadu, close to the Karnataka border, leaving the passengers inside terrified. The unusual encounter happened on the Bengaluru-Dindigul National Highway as the animal approached the vehicle while apparently looking for food.

Professor Mahesh Kakde from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) based in Bengaluru, just won the 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries for his work in algebraic number theory. He has been working into noncommutative Iwasawa theory and arithmetic geometry; and further tackling some heavy-hitting conjectures in number theory like projects related to Hilberts 12th Problem.

Visiting Kainchi Dham and Nainital could become more difficult for tourists arriving without prior bookings, as the Uttarakhand administration moves to tighten crowd-management measures following an unprecedented tourist rush over the past weekend. Kumaon Commissioner has...

JBL have rolled out 6 new PartyBox speakers: PartyBox 720, 330, 130, On-The-Go 2 Plus, On-The-Go 2, and the Encore 2 Plus. The company has also introduced a new EasySing Mic, which is built for compatible PartyBox models and packed with some AI-powered karaoke tricks. Depending on the choice of your model, the speakers deliver up to 800W RMS output, and it will last for 18 hours on a charge and feature IPX4 splash resistance.

India's indigenous Tejas Mk1A fighter programme has received another major boost with US aerospace major GE Aerospace delivering four more F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The latest consignment, shipped in September, takes the...

Meta is rolling out new updates for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, adding new features like turn-by-turn walking directions, Spatial Audio and better accessibility controls, which will help users to manage their listening experience.

Delhi Police has registered an FIR over the alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan in New Delhi during an Opposition protest on Tuesday. The complaint was filed against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha...

A massive fire broke out on an oil tanker off Russia's southern coast on Tuesday after the vessel was reportedly struck by Ukrainian naval drones, sending a towering plume of black smoke over parts of...

The Madhya Pradesh State Public Service Commission (MPPSC) exam will be held twice in a year from 2027. The decision was announced by CM Mohan Yadav at the CM Youth Conclave-2026 held in Bhopal on...

The Reserve Bank of India will announce its bi-monthly monetary policy today, i.e. on October 7, 2026. Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the rate decision at 10 am after the three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the central bank raised the rate by 0.25 per cent to 6.50 per cent. It kept the rate unchanged through 2023-24 before beginning its rate-cut cycle in 2025.

US President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon over suspected plague case. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he would have a word with Putin about the case very soon. Health authorities are investigating after the death of an employee at an anti-plague institute, which authorities attributed to pneumonia with an unknown cause, he said.

YouTuber and Bigg Boss 17 fame Anurag Dobhal, aka UK07 Rider, has been arrested by Dehradun Police along with three others for allegedly assaulting his wife Ritika's cousin, Raj Singh Chauhan.

France is facing a major wave of student protests, with thousands of teenagers taking to the streets over what they say are poor conditions in schools, staff shortages and a lack of funding. What started with school blockades in the Paris region has quickly grown into a nationwide movement, drawing support from university students, teachers, parents, unions and other adults.

Four students died of asphyxiation, while one other is hospitalised after they reportedly inhaled a toxic gas while cleaning a water tank at agurukul in Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan, police said on Wednesday. According to District Magistrate...

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating PM Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government. Far more than a customary tribute, it celebrates the extraordinary journey of...

Soon after Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders were detained by Delhi Police, the Election Commission on Tuesday issued a statement and said no political party sought an appointment through its authorised representatives for a meeting with it till 4 pm. The EC said the Delhi Police later informed it that a delegation of MPs led by Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi wished to meet the poll panel and submit a memorandum.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained during protest, Akashvani Bhawan being evacuated

The festive season is approaching and to celebrate schools will be closed state-wise for students. For the Durga Puja celebration has the schools in the eastern part of India- West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar have announced holidays for educational institutions- schools, colleges. The West Bengal government has already announced school holiday on the occasion of Durga Puja.

Fresh disclosures reveal how the terrorist Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami was planning to carry out an air crash at an Israeli airport for the last three years. He admitted to UAE investigators that he had...

A massive fire broke out in a moving bus on the Greater Noida Expressway. The fire in sleeper bus caused panic in the surrounding area. Soon after receiving information, the fire brigade vehicles rushed to the spot.