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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the nation through a 50-second video message, wishing citizens happiness, peace and prosperity. Appearing in traditional attire with a tilak, he described Deepavali as a symbol of the triumph of light over darkness and said he would continue his annual tradition of celebrating []

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday hit out at the BJP over an alleged attack on the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkatas Kalighat. Challenging the BJP over the alleged use of bulldozers, she said, How many bulldozers do you have? Come, I am standing right in front []

FIFAs Appeals Committee has partially accepted the Argentine Football Associations (AFA) appeal against disciplinary sanctions imposed following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, reducing defender Nahuel Molinas suspension while upholding the 10-match ban on midfielder Leandro Paredes. Molinas suspension has been cut from seven matches to four, while his financial penalty has also been reduced []

Kanpur: A businessman allegedly lost Rs 19.52 lakh after falling prey to an online share trading fraud operated through a Telegram group, where cybercriminals reportedly lured him with promises of substantial investment returns. The incident took place in the Kalyanpur police station area, according to a report by the Times of India. The victim, identified []

Washington: Law enforcement agencies across the United States have warned residents about increasingly sophisticated gold bar scams, which reportedly cost Americans nearly $312 million in 2025, as fraudsters increasingly target older adults through impersonation and psychological manipulation. Officials from the King County Sheriffs Office, King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office, FBI Seattle and the US Attorneys []

Gandhinagar: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) have identified two experimental compounds that could help tackle glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer known for developing resistance to chemotherapy. The compounds, SPK17 and SPK17b, target TTK, a protein involved in regulating cell division and linked to the progression of glioblastoma. The findings []

Bengaluru: A Karnataka High Court ruling has brought attention to the financial and legal consequences faced by victims of digital arrest scams, after it declined to cancel criminal proceedings against a Bengaluru woman who allegedly borrowed Rs 50 lakh under pressure from cyber fraudsters. The woman claimed that in September 2024, callers posing as FedEx []

Mumbai: A 79-year-old retired professional from Andheri has allegedly lost 1.10 crore after cybercriminals impersonating police officials subjected him to a prolonged fake investigation and threatened to arrest his family. Mumbais North Region Cyber Police have arrested a company director whose firms bank account allegedly received 71 lakh of the stolen money. The victim, Harivandan []

Latur: Six people have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a 66-year-old retired Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employee of 28.51 lakh in a digital arrest scam involving impersonation of law enforcement and investigation agencies. The arrests followed an investigation by Latur cyber police, who traced the accused through technical evidence and financial transactions linked to []

Chandigarh: Cyber fraudsters have cheated residents of nearly 8 crore through digital arrest scams in the first ten months of 2026, with senior citizens bearing the brunt of these organised extortion operations. The Chandigarh Cyber Crime Cell received 28 complaints and registered seven FIRs between January 1 and October 31. The number of reported cases []

New Delhi: The Centre has called on social media companies to step up efforts against online fraud, including digital arrest scams, while demanding greater accountability for content shared on their platforms. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged companies to improve child protection, ensure transparency in content recommendation algorithms and establish stronger grievance redressal []

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces carried out military strikes against Iranian air defence systems on Qeshm Island, even as he claimed that Washington has made significant progress in negotiations with Tehran. Speaking to reporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, Trump described the strikes as limited operations, saying US forces []

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump joined members of the Indian-American community for Diwali celebrations at the White House on Friday, with Indian entrepreneur Vishal Gondal presenting him with a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa during a meeting in the Oval Office. The celebrations brought together several prominent personalities, including GOQii founder Gondal, Michelin-starred chef []

Washington DC: President Trump on Friday announced Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, the most significant shakeup yet since Republicans losses in the midterm elections. I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephen Miller, the current Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, and one of my most []

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing his journey in the longest format of the game to an end. The out-of-favour pacer shared the decision through an emotional Instagram post on Friday, reflecting on his time in the white jersey and the experiences that shaped his career. View []

New Delhi: Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh is set to perform at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. The Latin Recording Academy confirmed that the singer will share the stage with Karol G and Bizarrap at the ceremony. The 27th Latin Grammy Awards will take place on November 12 in Las Vegas. Reacting to the announcement, Diljits []

Mumbai: Bollywood star Salman Khan has dismissed claims that his upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace takes a stance against China or that the government pressured the makers to change or rewrite the script, calling such reports nonsense. Speaking at the trailer launch event of Maatrubhumi on Friday, Salman said the film revolves []

Dakar, Senegal: Indias 15-year-old badminton sensation Tanvi Patri has scripted history at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, becoming the first Indian woman to secure a silver medal in the badminton singles event. Tanvi fought a thrilling battle against Chinas reigning world junior champion Zhang Yi Xin in Thursdays gold medal match. Despite a remarkable []

A new documentary titled One in a Million captures the remarkable 10-year journey of a Syrian refugee, Israa, from her childhood in Turkey to adulthood in Germany. Filmmakers Jack MacInnes and Itab Azzam first met Israa in 2015, when she was just 11 years old and selling cigarettes alongside her father on a street in []

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation aimed at preserving the redesigned Oval Office and Cabinet Room, declaring that future administrations would not be allowed to alter them. US President Donald Trump Appears In The Oval Office With A Red VETO Hat Placed On The Resolute Desk As He Signs A Document To []

Mumbai: The official trailer of Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace received clearance from the Censor Board on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film also features Chitrangada Singh in a crucial role. According to official report, the trailer has received a U/A 16+ certificate and has a runtime of []