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Shah Rukh Khan reportedly celebrated his 61st birthday with family and friends at a Mumbai hotel after skipping his annual Mannat appearance. A fan shared a video showing the superstar leaving the venue, waving and blowing kisses to admirers waiting outside.

Amitabh Bachchan greeted fans outside his Juhu residence, Jalsa, on Sunday, from behind a transparent bulletproof shell installed on an elevated platform. Accompanied by his son, Abhishek Bachchan, the actor waved at fans as Mumbai Police personnel maintained security.

Using a parody of the popular 'Johny Johny Yes Papa' rhyme, Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of 'loot and plunder', claimed voters in Bengal had been removed from electoral rolls, and vowed to continue the fight through democratic means.

Elon Musk has faced criticism after an X account questioning his parenting and co-parenting arrangements was reportedly suspended. The controversy has reignited debate over his commitment to free speech, with critics accusing him of applying different standards when criticism is directed at him personally.

US President Donald Trump kept his Halloween costume simple, joking that he had come dressed as himself because he did not have enough time to prepare. Vice President JD Vance dressed up as Albus Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series

He identified restoring the IAF's combat strength to its sanctioned level, promoting indigenous fighter aircraft such as Tejas Mk1A, Tejas Mk II and AMCA, and strengthening AI-enabled warfare and counter-drone capabilities as key priorities. Dixit said the IAF would remain prepared to respond whenever the nation calls.

His appeal comes after traders' associations expressed concerns that the November 1 protest could disrupt business worth Rs 10,000-12,000 crore across major Delhi markets due to traffic restrictions and crowd movement. Gandhi dismissed the concerns, accusing the BJP of spreading rumour

Janhvi recreated her late mother Sridevi's iconic look from Nagina alongside Orry, giving fans a nostalgic Halloween treat. Meanwhile, Khushi Kapoor channelled Wonder Woman in a glamorous superhero avatar.

Ajay Devgn has challenged the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) show-cause notice over his appearance in a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, alleging that the authority acted with a premeditated and predetermined mind and a prejudged and punitive outlook.

From electoral fraud allegations to the suspense surrounding double-envelope ballots, Netanyahu's fight to retain power is unintentionally serving up an India-style electoral thriller

Congress MLC Abhijeet Wanjari defeated BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes to retain the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency seat. The result marks a setback for the BJP in the home turf of CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah called himself a 'dimagi naxal' in a Facebook video criticising the government over its alleged treatment of students. Reacting on X, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju called Shah a dangerous urban Dimagi Naxal.

Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal has accepted a user's suggestion to introduce 'Mehmaan Mode', a feature that will allow users to hide menu prices while ordering food for guests. The idea was proposed by marketing manager Ayushmaan Agarwalla on LinkedIn to help hosts avoid awkward moments when guests browse food options

Ladakh has been declared India's first 100% organic Union Territory, marking a major milestone in sustainable agriculture. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena credited farmers and the administration for promoting chemical-free farming, conserving the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, and creating opportunities to improve farmers' incomes through better market access for organic produce.

Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah's remarks claiming that Pakistan was protecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir have triggered a political controversy, with Congress distancing itself from the National Conference chief's statement and the BJP accusing him of echoing Pakistan's narrative.

Climate activist and Leh Apex Body leader Sonam Wangchuk has criticised the arrest of three CJP leaders in Delhi, describing the situation as an undeclared emergency. He warned that he would consider an indefinite fast or a padyatra if the leaders were not released by the following day. Wangchuk had earlier announced that he would skip the CJP's October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar due to preparations for the approaching winter in Ladakh.

A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the alleged sexual assault, illegal termination of pregnancy and death of a 12-year-old tribal girl and her stillborn child in Kishtwar's Chatroo. Meanwhile, the Tribal Gujjar Bakarwal Welfare Foundation has demanded protection for the victim's family and strict action against those allegedly attempting to hush up the case.

The JERC's decision to raise electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir by an average 6.83 per cent from September 1 has triggered a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the National Conference government of betraying its promise of 200 units of free electricity. BJP, Apni Party, Peoples Conference and PDP leaders have criticised the hike, while trade bodies have warned that it could add to the financial burden on consumers and further strain the region's economy.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took an apparent swipe at former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over her past remarks on the Tricolour, saying the national flag is today being held high with pride across Jammu and Kashmir. He also called for a united societal effort to combat terrorism, narco-terrorism, substance abuse and corruption.

The BJP faced another embarrassment in Jammu and Kashmir after police registered an extortion and fraud case against Pulwama Kisan Morcha vice-president Aijaz Ahmed Shah. The development comes days after the party suspended its Pulwama district president Showkat Gayoor following an extortion case against him.

Jammu and Kashmir has 5,138 unaudited functional cooperative societies, accounting for more than 56 per cent of the UT's total functional cooperatives, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Cooperation said only 3,994 of 9,132 functional societies in J&K have been audited.

Jammu and Kashmir's cultivable land increased from 10.74 lakh hectares in 2020-21 to 10.97 lakh hectares in 2024-25, registering a rise of 23,000 hectares, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha. The figures also show that the average monthly income of an agricultural household in J&K was Rs 18,918, significantly higher than the national average of Rs 10,218.

Ganderbal Police have uncovered an alleged conspiracy to falsely implicate a poultry businessman in a drug case, with his wife's alleged former lover suspected of orchestrating the plot. Police intercepted a courier from Kanpur containing cocaine, charas and diclofenac tablets and have detained a suspect from Srinagar. The roles of the woman, her alleged lover and other suspected conspirators are under investigation.

J&K Police have issued a public advisory cautioning citizens that scammers are exploiting AI-powered deepfake and morphing tools to misuse publicly shared photos, videos, reels, and voice clips creating fake identities and impersonation scams that appear alarmingly authentic. The advisory urges the public to limit exposure of personal content, use masked copies of sensitive documents like Aadhaar, enable two-factor authentication, and report suspicious accounts or DMs promptly.

Counter-Intelligence Kashmir arrested Siraj Nabi Parray of Budgam for allegedly running a social media account glorifying terrorists and inciting youth toward terrorism. In a parallel pre-dawn operation, J&K Police's Counter-Intelligence Wing raided locations in Baramulla, Shopian, Anantnag, Kupwara and Bandipora.