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Steve Smith cleared by Cricket Australia of any injury, set to play in first New Zealand Test

In a major boost for Australia, veteran batter Steve Smith is expected to be fit for the first Test of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. It is interesting to note that Australia is...

29 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
Rijiju slams Naseeruddin Shah over 'dimagi Naxal' video, says 'extremely harmful to Indian democracy'

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed Naseeruddin Shah over dimagi Naxal video, saying he is extremely harmful to Indian democracy. The actor earlier posted a video accusing the Centre of trying to destroy the education...

29 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
Ben White announces retirement from representative cricket

Ireland leg spinner Ben White recently announced he will retire from representative cricket. At 28 years old, White made his debut for Ireland back in 2021 in Belfast against South Africa. His last appearance for...

29 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
Who is Abhijit Wanjarri? Congress leader who defeated BJP in its Nagpur bastion in Maharashtra MLC polls

Congress's Abhijeet Wanjari has retained the Nagpur bastion by defeating his closest rival of the BJP by 3,271 votes. The Congress candidate MLC Wanjari secured 67,231 votes, while BJP's Sudhakar Kohale got 63,960 votes.Reacting on...

29 Oct 2026 11:37 am
No government jobs for those found participating in violent protests, movement: Uttar Pradesh tightens norms

The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened character verification rules for candidates selected for direct recruitment in government departments, corporations, councils and local bodies, stating that individuals involved in violent activities aimed at overthrowing the existing...

29 Oct 2026 11:09 am
Lockie Ferguson ruled out of last two T20Is against India, NZC name replacement ahead of fourth T20I

New Zealand and India are all set to take on each other in the fourth T20I of the ongoing series between the two sides. The two sides will take on each other at Eden Park in Auckland for the clash on October 30th, and ahead of the game, New Zealand has been hit with a major roadblock as star pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the last two T20Is of the series.

29 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Netflix unveils Pride and Prejudice series trailer, brings Elizabeth Bennet-Mr Darcy's love story to life

The trailer for Netflixs much-awaited Pride and Prejudice series is out, offering a glimpse into the love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, played by Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden, respectively. The six-part romantic drama is based on Jane Austen's 1813 classic novel.

29 Oct 2026 11:03 am
Sudden rain, women crowding exit gate: Police reveal what led to Kolkata durga puja stampede that killed 19

Women attending a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata reportedly crowded the exit gate to protect their outfits and makeup from sudden rain, triggering a crush that killed 19 people, according to preliminary findings cited by a police officer on Thursday.

29 Oct 2026 10:32 am
'20 rounds purchased for 2.5 lakh': Cops find Punjab link of Lawrence Bishnoi gang in Tiger Shroff firing case

The Mumbai Crime Branch found alleged involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a Punjab link in Tiger Shroff firing incident. The Crime Branch's investigation has uncovered crucial information regarding the procurement of weapons. According to sources, a Zigana pistol and 20 rounds of ammunition were purchased from Amritsar for Rs 2.50 lakh, acting on instructions from Anil Panditan alleged close associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. It is alleged that Kunal, Sumit, and Jatin went to Amritsar

29 Oct 2026 10:10 am
UAE President jokingly offers to train Captain Smit Machchhar to fight, pilot's reaction goes viral

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar arrived at a ceremony hosted by the United Arab Emirates with stitches across his head and his left arm in a sling. He was there to receive an honour for...

29 Oct 2026 9:53 am
Janhvi Kapoor talks about handling 3 break-ups around her on KWK 9, shares wedding plans with Shikhar Pahariya

Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan were the latest guests to grace Karan Johar's famous Koffee couch. The episode, which aired on October 28, featured plenty of banter and laughter, along with personal and professional revelations. Arjun Kapoor also joined them as a special guest.

29 Oct 2026 9:24 am
UP MLC election results: BJP bags 6 seats, SP wins 4, leads on 1 in close contest

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won six of the 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats contested in the elections, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) has secured four. Counting is continuing into the third day, with the SP leading on the remaining seat, the Varanasi graduates' constituency, where its candidate Ashutosh Sinha has maintained a steady lead over BJP candidate Kedar Nath Singh.

29 Oct 2026 8:25 am
Over 8.78 lakh apply for UGC NET 2026, check last date to apply at ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Over 8.78 lakh candidates have applied for UGC National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December exam 2026. As per NTA, over 8.78 lakh registrations and 6.92 lakh candidates have already completed fee payment.The last date to apply for UGC NET is October 31, 2026 on the official website - ugcnet.nta.ac.in . UGC NET December exam 2026 is scheduled to be held from December 14 to December 19 in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

29 Oct 2026 8:19 am
Bigg Boss 20 promo: Gullu, Yung DSA get into ugly fight during captaincy task, fans react

The upcoming episode of Bigg Boss 20 promises several dramatic moments, as the show's latest promo offers a glimpse of the captaincy task, during which Gullu and Yung DSA are seen getting into an ugly fight. JioHotstar released the promo late on October 27. Since then, fans of Gullu and Yung DSA have taken to social media to share their reactions and speculate about possible action against Gullu.

29 Oct 2026 8:02 am
Ghaziabad man confronts wife over affair with gym trainer, gets stabbed 12 times in chilling attack

A morning gym routine has become central to a police investigation into the alleged attempt to kill Shashank Kanthariya, a 35-year-old senior accountant with the Delhi government. Police suspect his wife, Priya, and her alleged lover, gym trainer Pratap Singh, conspired to attack him after he discovered their relationship and decided to move out of the city.

29 Oct 2026 7:36 am
Netanyahu eyeing setback in Israel elections? Rivals weigh joining forces with Arab parties amid hung mandate

Israelis awaited the final election results on Wednesday as no clear winner emerged, raising the possibility of weeks of coalition negotiations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition parties seeking to remove him from power.

29 Oct 2026 7:14 am
Box Office [Oct 28]: Jailer 2 slows down in second week; know Udta Teer, Nayyi Navelli's earnings on Wednesday

Megastar Rajinikanth's film Jailer 2 witnessed a decline in its earnings as it entered its second week. However, despite single-digit collections, the film earned Rs 6.55 crore across 10,542 shows in India. Its worldwide gross stands at Rs 755.50 crore, according to trade tracker Sacnilk. Meanwhile, films such as Ayushmann Khurrana's Udta Teer and Yami Gautam's Nayi Navelli are also struggling at the box office with modest collections. Find out how much these films earned at the box office on Oc

29 Oct 2026 7:05 am
Maharashtra MLC elections 2026: BJP suffers setback as Congress wins Nagpur graduates' seat

In a big setback for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress has won the Nagpur graduates' seat, the sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari defeated his closest rival of the BJP by 3,271 votes. The Congress candidate MLC Wanjari secured 67,231 votes, while BJP's Sudhakar Kohale got 63,960 votes.Kohale was leading his Congress rival by 4,294 votes after the second round of counting on Wednesday. After round two of the counting with reference to first preference votes, Kohale had polled 60,924 votes while Wa

29 Oct 2026 6:55 am
Massive fire breaks out at Asian Paints showroom in Godhra, no casualties reported

A massive fire broke out at an Asian Paints showroom in Godhra, Gujarat, leaving the showroom completely gutted. The fire brigade team rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. However, no casualties reported.

29 Oct 2026 6:29 am
Houthi rebels claim Saudi-led airstrikes killed 14 people at busy market in northern Yemen

Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Wednesday said the Saudi-led airstrikes have killed 14 people in a busy market in northern Yemen. In the meantime, the Yemeni officials appealed for international support to protect civilians in Taiz...

28 Oct 2026 11:29 pm
Good news for senior citizens: Centre releases Rs 78 crore for their welfare schemes

In a piece of good news for senior citizens in the country, the Centre on Wednesday released Rs 77.98 crore in grant-in-aid for 755 projects under its senior citizens' welfare scheme for the quarter ending...

28 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
Cyclone Arnab: Roads damaged, flash flood warning issued in 13 Andhra districts | What we know so far

After Cyclone Arnab made landfall, the IMD's Cyclone Warning Centre on Wednesday issued a moderate to high flash flood risk warning for 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam until 5.30 am on Thursday. The...

28 Oct 2026 9:38 pm
700-year-old Kashmir temple rises from ruins in Fateh Kadal as locals unite to restore its glory

An ancient temple in Srinagar's Fateh Kadal area, which was once considered a hub of militancy, is being restored after decades of neglect. The 700-year-old Shri Durgeshwari Temple in Bana Mohalla is regaining its former appearance as local residents, well-wishers and members of the Kashmiri Pandit community have joined hands to preserve the historic religious site. The restoration carries deep emotional and religious significance for Kashmiri Pandit families who have shared a centuries-old conn

28 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
ISRO to launch NVS-03 navigation satellite on October 30 from Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its much-awaited navigation satellite NVS-03 aboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket on October 30, the space agency said on Wednesday.

28 Oct 2026 8:51 pm
Katrina Kaif addresses post-pregnancy body-shaming, reveals plans for her film comeback

Katrina Kaif has a message for those who expect women to return to their pre-pregnancy bodies soon after giving birth. The actor questioned the idea of bouncing back and said she wants to embrace this new phase of her life at her own pace.

28 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
India's draft lab animal rules could weaken existing protections for animals

The government has proposed new rules governing the use of animals in laboratories across India. The draft, released on October 6, includes some welcome ideas, such as replacing animals with alternative methods wherever possible and...

28 Oct 2026 6:27 pm
Indranil Sen, former Bengal minister, arrested by Kolkata Police in money laundering case

Former West Bengal minister and TMC leader Indranil Sen was arrested by Kolkata Police shortly after he came out of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office at the CGO Complex in Salt Lake on Wednesday. The...

28 Oct 2026 6:00 pm
'Guess how many seats Congress won?' PM Modi mocks party over ballot-paper MLC poll performance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (October 26) took a swipe at the Congress over elections to 28 seats in the Legislative Councils across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, which were held using ballot papers.

28 Oct 2026 5:33 pm
Delhi SIR row Supreme Court questions Form 6 requirement for existing voters, seeks EC response in two weeks

In the Delhi electoral roll matter, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned why voters already included in the 2026 electoral roll are being required to fill out Form 6a form intended exclusively for first-time voters....

28 Oct 2026 4:44 pm
OPINION | MLC elections with ballot: Why zero for Congress?

Mixed results have come in the elections held for 28 MLC posts in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is, however, surprising that Congress lost all four seats it contested in Karnataka. After Siddaramaiah was replaced by DK Shivakumar as chief minister, this was the first electoral test for the new Chief Minister. He failed.

28 Oct 2026 4:29 pm
FSDA inspects 86 establishments in Varanasi, Agra, Lucknow; licences of four units suspended

In an effort to ensure that consumers have access to safe, pure, and high-quality sweets and savory snacks during Diwali, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA), Uttar Pradesh, has intensified food safety inspections across the state under its Shuddh Hi Shubh Hai campaign. As part of this initiative, inspections were conducted at sweet and savory snack manufacturing units and related food business establishments in Varanasi, Agra, and Lucknow.

28 Oct 2026 4:20 pm
SC directs Sanjay Raut to appear in person on November 17 in contempt case over remarks against CJI Surya Kant

Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 28) directed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut to appear before itpersonallyin connection with contempt of court proceedings initiated against him over his social media remarks against the Chief Justice...

28 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
Modi Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees ahead of Diwali

Modi Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees ahead of Diwali

28 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
'False, baseless': Ladakh hits back at Sonam Wangchuk's claim of liquor outlets opening across UT

The Ladakh administration has pushed back against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's claims that liquor shops and bars are being opened across the Union Territory, calling his statements false, aseless and otally imaginary. In a press...

28 Oct 2026 1:59 pm
Kochi police commissioner shunted out over lapses in Mercedes hit-and-run case

Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar has been removed from his post over alleged mishandling of hit-and-run case involving a 17-year-old son of an Additional District and Sessions Judge. He was replaced by R...

28 Oct 2026 12:27 pm
UGC NET registration 2026 deadline extended, check last date to apply online at ugcnet.nta.ac.in

The UGC National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) registration 2026 deadline has been extended, the candidates who wish to apply online can do so on the official website - ugcnet.nta.ac.in . The last date to apply online for UGC NET is October 31, 2026, which was earlier scheduled to be closed today, October 28. A total of 1.86 lakh (1,86,301) candidates have applied for UGC NET as on October 22.UGC NET December exam 2026 is scheduled to be held from December 14 to December 19 in computer-based test (

28 Oct 2026 10:36 am
India invites Pakistani minister to SCO forum, first such move since Operation Sindoor

India has invited all 10 member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), including Pakistan, to the inaugural Civilisational Dialogue Forum, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from November 20 to 22. The forum...

28 Oct 2026 9:31 am
28 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex down 345 points, Nifty below 22,700, IT shares drag

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened lower on October 28, 2026, despite overnight gains on Wall Street and strength across Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 345.23 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 73,253.44, while the Nifty shed 71.75 points to open at 22,708.80. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 73,606.75 and the Nifty 50 at 22,678.In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 73,598.67 and the Nifty 50 at 22,749.75. However, the broader indice

28 Oct 2026 9:20 am
Cyclone Arnab LIVE Updates: Landfall to continue for next 3 hours, heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab has begun making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said with the storm's centre remaining very close to the coastline. The northern spiral...

28 Oct 2026 6:56 am
Delhi Police allows Congress to hold rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, issues NOC

Delhi Police on Saturday said it allowed the Congress to hold a rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 and issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the event. The INDIA bloc on September 30 finalised a joint action plan over the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) row, including rallies and 'save democracy marches', with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge saying all parties agreed that elections should be held using ballot papers instead of EVMs. Then, Kharge said the party would organise a me

17 Oct 2026 5:56 pm