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Discover the latest movies and series hitting OTT platforms this week, like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, alongside a diverse array of K-dramas, Hindi films, and regional Indian content.

A court in Maharashtra's Palghar district has sentenced a 55-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his seven-year-old daughter. The crime came to light in November 2020 after neighbours alerted an NGO. The court noted the man exploited his position of trust, making the child believe his actions were right.

South African jurist of Indian origin, Navanethem Navi Pillay, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her significant contributions to promoting peace and international law. A former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge, Pillay's career has been dedicated to human rights and equality, stemming from her experiences growing up under apartheid.

A new political outfit, the 'Lal Hit Janata Party', has emerged in Delhi, staging a counter-protest against alleged abuse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attacks on police.

The Railway Board cancelled certain Mail and Express trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on October 10 due to expected road traffic from a planned protest. The Cockroach Janata Party announced a protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Delhi police requested the closure of 57 metro stations to prevent protesters from reaching the site.

Delhi Police is making extensive security arrangements for a massive protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on October 10, urging personnel to exercise restraint. The protest demands the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation. Authorities have denied permission, deployed thousands of central forces, ordered liquor shops closed, and proposed metro station closures and border vigilance.

A woman in Meerut was taken into custody on Friday for allegedly attacking her husband with a knife on his private parts on Thursday. The attack reportedly occurred after she suspected him of having an affair, and preliminary information suggests she sedated him before the assault.

Historian Ramachandra Guha, at the launch of his book Arguments with Gandhi, discussed Mahatma Gandhi's use of Ram Rajya, acknowledging it could be off-putting to Muslims despite Gandhi's interfaith practice. Guha highlighted Gandhi's pluralistic approach, his efforts to protect minorities after Partition, and his contributions to the anti-untouchability campaign, often overlooked in contemporary discourse. The book also examines Gandhi's disagreements with figures like Ambedkar, Savarkar, Nehru

The INDIA bloc leaders are scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Friday evening to press for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This demand stems from alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The opposition has been protesting for three days, culminating in a sit-in at Rajghat on Thursday, alleging vote chori and a hijacking of the country. The Election Commission has defended its procedures amidst reports of internal dissent

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the renaming of the Noida International Airport at Jewar to 'Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar'. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi, highlighting the airport's significance as a major aviation hub for the state.

Abdul Kabir courted controversy by calling Wani a martyr and questioned certain BJP leaders' visit to the house of the slain militant and offering the family compensation.

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Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have arrested a 25-year-old man, Krishna alias Pappu Subhash Ahe, for allegedly wielding an iron sickle in a public area on Thursday night. The man was apprehended in the LIC Colony area after police were alerted, and a case was registered under the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act.

Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have appealed to minor girl students who may have been sexually harassed by the founder of Adarsh International School, Bashir Usman Shaikh, to come forward. Shaikh was arrested on Wednesday under the POCSO Act, and authorities assure protection and confidentiality for victims.

Delhi Police has denied permission for a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party and student groups against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10. The denial was due to a late application submission and past rule violations.

A 56-year-old Uttar Pradesh Home Guard was arrested for allegedly strangling his wife and daughter to death in Lucknow. The accused, Ravindra Shankar, reportedly used a data cable while they were asleep. Preliminary investigations suggest a history of domestic disputes, including the wife leaving home with jewellery and the daughter having two failed marriages. In a separate incident, a painter was found dead after an alleged assault during a party in the same area.

Police in Latur district, Maharashtra, have booked three men for allegedly operating a prostitution racket from a lodge in Ausa town. The bust occurred on Thursday after a decoy customer was used.

The CBI has initiated an investigation into an alleged Rs 65-crore investment scam involving Viswadeepthi Multi State Agri Co-operative Society Ltd, following a directive from the Kerala High Court. The society is accused of inducing public deposits with high interest rates but failing to repay them, leading to significant financial losses for depositors.

Discover the latest by-election results and emerging leads from key assembly and Lok Sabha seats across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry, and Assam, as vote counting progresses after the October 6 polling.

A tragic incident has unfolded as an Assam woman, Himashree Boro, was found dead near railway tracks in Andhra Pradesh, prompting her family to allege murder and question railway safety and RPF response after she reported feeling unsafe on the train.

The Social Reckoning may lack the crackling energy of The Social Network, but Aaron Sorkin delivers a timely warning about what happens when a world-changing platform escapes the control of its creator.

Eyes tackles the serious issue of stalking and toxic relationships with a talented cast and a worthy premise, but its loose pacing and underdeveloped characters stop it from becoming the gripping procedural it could have been.

The Kerala High Court has ordered the registration of an FIR under the anti-graft law against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others, based on an Enforcement Directorate report in the alleged CMRL bribery case. This decision follows a plea arguing for direct FIR registration over a preliminary inquiry, marking a significant development in the ongoing controversy.

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his bravery in fighting off an attack from his co-pilot on a flydubai flight, preventing a potential catastrophe. President Isaac Herzog announced the honour, which will be presented once Machchhar recovers.

Police in Palghar district, Maharashtra, have seized banned gutka worth over Rs 54 lakh in two separate operations, leading to the arrest of five individuals. The seizures occurred in Vasai and Nalasopara East.

The INDIA bloc is escalating its protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, planning further actions and seeking an urgent meeting with President Droupadi Murmu.

'Very few people are fortunate to make such a quick and quiet exit from the world. He would have been miserable in a hospital.'

BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi emphasized the importance of fair elections, transparent bureaucracy, and constitutional adherence for a functioning democracy. His comments come amidst opposition protests led by the INDIA bloc, alleging irregularities in electoral roll revisions and demanding the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation.

Authorities in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, raided Sapna Dairy and seized significant quantities of adulterated paneer, desi ghee, cream, and other food ingredients. The raid followed a tip-off, leading to the recovery of 10 quintals of paneer and other items. Samples have been sent for testing, and an FIR is being registered against the dairy operator.

He was intense on screen, equally intense on stage, and yet, from what I remember of those early days, remarkably at ease amongst ordinary people, remembers Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

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A man, Manoj Talekar, was detained in Panaji after he allegedly paid Rs 27 lakh for a fake government job appointment and attempted to occupy the additional excise commissioner's chair. He claimed to have an appointment letter for the Goa Excise Department post, leading to his detention and an FIR for impersonation. Police are now searching for the alleged scammer, Ajit Shankhwalkar.

Gurugram police have arrested a deaf and non-speaking man, Adnan Khan, for allegedly raping a woman with similar disabilities. The victim met Khan through Instagram and was lured to Gurugram on the pretext of a job. She alleges he drugged and raped her on February 14, threatening her afterwards. A Zero FIR was initially filed in Lucknow before the case was transferred to Gurugram.

The US government has suspended eight major IT firms, including Microsoft, Tata, Infosys, and Wipro, from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme, which allows companies to apply for green cards for foreign workers. This action, announced by Vice President J D Vance, Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling, and Attorney General Todd Blanche, is part of an effort to prevent American workers from being shut out of the job market. The Department of Labour cited abuse of the system, particularly by M

A 45-year-old pastor, Balwinder Pal, was stabbed to death at his residence in Batala, Punjab, on Thursday. Police have booked a man named Naresh Kumar in connection with the killing and are investigating the case.

Mumbai Police have busted an alleged flesh trade racket operating under the guise of a spa centre in Borivali, arresting the cashier and rescuing four women. The accused has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the state government has already constituted a committee to prepare the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and that the law will be implemented after the committee submits its report.

A gym trainer, Vijay Kumar, was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants in south Delhi's Aya Nagar. Police suspect personal enmity and are investigating a possible link to a long-running village rivalry, including other recent violent incidents in the area.

Two 18-year-old men were stabbed during a quarrel near Maujpur Metro Station in northeast Delhi. Police have apprehended three juveniles aged 16-17 in connection with the incident, which stemmed from a trivial altercation.

A new study published in AGU Advances reveals that extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and expanding beyond traditional summer months globally. This expansion is asymmetric, occurring earlier in spring in regions like western Europe and northwestern India, and later into autumn in areas such as the western US and eastern China. Researchers highlight the challenges this poses for human acclimatisation and community preparedness, as existing infrastructure like cooling centres are built

Meta has restricted access in India to a viral AI-generated video depicting Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan dancing with KSEB officials. The video, which garnered 1.78 crore views, was restricted following a legal request, though the creators believe it wasn't due to the CM's objection, as he had previously expressed excitement about it.

Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers have led to severe flooding in 15 districts of Bihar, affecting over 49 lakh people. Major rivers like the Ganga and Kosi are flowing above danger levels, prompting the deployment of disaster response teams and the establishment of relief camps and community kitchens for those displaced.

Dr Komal Verma Saluja, a final-year student at Government Medical College Kota (GMCK), has been awarded the Researcher of the Year Award 2026 by the India chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP). She is the youngest and first medical student to receive this prestigious accolade. Saluja's research includes identifying an imaging biomarker for early cognitive decline in type 2 diabetes and developing a diagnostic method for fatty liver disease using echocardiography. Her achievements h

Specialised range taking shape in Andhra Pradesh, while West Bengal clears way for DRDO's new testing facility.

Skeletal remains of a BJP worker, Astik Chandra Das, allegedly killed in post-poll violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali in 2021, have been exhumed following a court order. His family claims he was assaulted by TMC supporters, denied medical help, and forced to bury the body without a post-mortem. The exhumation was conducted for forensic examination to determine the cause of death, with the family seeking a CBI probe.

'Xi is conveying that China is a pre-eminent power, and India should modulate its actions or approaches accordingly.'

A US Air Force colonel, identified by his call sign 'Bravo', survived nearly 50 hours behind Iranian lines after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down near Isfahan. Despite severe injuries, he evaded Iranian forces and was eventually rescued in a complex operation involving US military and intelligence personnel, highlighting a daring mission to leave no man behind.

Mumbai is abuzz with Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as Ganesha idols arrive in homes and pandals across the city. The 11-day festival, marked by devotional chants, elaborate pujas, and vibrant decorations, culminates in grand immersions on Anant Chaturdashi. The city is adorned with lights, and markets are bustling, while authorities have deployed extensive security measures to ensure safe festivities, despite recent idol collapse incidents.

Fighting in Yemen has intensified as Houthi rebels advance on strategic government-held areas like Marib and Taiz, putting pressure on Saudi Arabia to respond. The conflict is also linked to wider US-Iran tensions affecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with former US President Trump commenting on the situation.

A Samajwadi Party office bearer, Mohammad Usman, has been booked by police in Moradabad for allegedly offering namaz without permission at the Circuit House and obstructing traffic. The action followed a viral video and complaints from Hindu organisations, leading to charges under BNS sections for public nuisance and obstruction.