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Digital Desk | Haridwar, Oct 30 (IANS) Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, on Friday, opposed the 'fatwa' issued by a Muslim cleric against Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan for offering prayers at the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, saying that such rulings should not be issued against anyone following the path of virtue. All India Muslim Jamaat National President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi issued a fatwa against Sara Ali Khan, declaring her visit and off

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Brussels in December to formally sign the India-European Union free trade agreement in major step to strengthen economic ties between the two sides, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi will come in December to sign the deal,: Costa said at an event organised by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations in Canada. The visit is expected shortly before a meeting of European lea

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Mohit Maliks wife, Aditi Malik shared that this year's Karwa Chauth was different for her as her spiritual journey has helped her look at festivals and traditions with a deeper sense of meaning and understanding. Taking to Instagram, the Shararat actress reflected on how the occasion was no longer just about fasting or dressing up for a loved one, but also about recognizing the emotions, faith, and devotion behind the rituals. This year, Karwa Chauth felt dif

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks closed in positive territory for the second straight session on Friday, driven by buying in IT and pharma counters, while broader markets remained under pressure. The Sensex advanced 308.49 points, or 0.42 per cent, to settle at 74,459.53, while the Nifty gained 116.35 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at 23,053.10. Commenting on the Nifty technical outlook, experts said that after a few sessions of consolidation, the index witnessed

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 30 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon traded his political responsibilities for cricket commentary during Blackcaps' fourth T20I against India here at Eden Park PM Luxon took to social media to share the glimpses from the commentary box and lavished praise on Glenn Phillips for his batting masterclass and the team's overall batting effort. In the commentary box at Eden Park tonight for the @BLACKCAPS v India. Unreal innings from Glenn Phillips and a

Digital Desk | Hong Kong, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting to defeat arch-rivals India by four wickets in a high-scoring encounter at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on Friday, chasing down a target of 89 in just 3.5 overs after restricting their opponents to 88/5 in six overs. Captain Abbas Afridi led the charge with a blistering 35 off just eight deliveries, while Khawaja Nafay remained unbeaten on 41 off 12 balls to guide the defending champions to their first

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Dhaka, Oct 30 (IANS) Fishermen in Bangladesh resumed their efforts early Friday at landing what is largely the Bengalis most treasured fish after a 22-day ban imposed by the government to protect spawning hilsa during the breeding season that ended a minute before midnight, according to reports. Around 42,000 fishermen in Chandpur resumed fishing in the Meghna and Padma rivers as the ban on catching, selling, and transporting hilsa officially ended at 11:59 p.m. Thursday

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29: Rising medical expenses are changing how young adults in India approach health insurance and financial planning. Along with regular hospitalisation coverage, health insurance vs critical

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The outgoing Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, under whose watch the Indian Air Force (IAF) dismantled Pakistani terror hideouts during 'Operation Sindoor' and taught the terror-sponsoring nation a lesson, called on President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, a day ahead of his retirement from the force. The outgoing IAF Chief was accompanied by his wife Sarita Singh at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Air Chief Marshal Singh is set to retire on

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the failure of the police force to trace a girl who has been missing from the Gumla district since 2018. The court chided the manner in which the police and the state government handled the case. The Bench of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad questioned on what basis former Superintendents of Police and investigating officers posted in Gumla between 2018 and 2022 were given a clean chit despite a

Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 30 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Friday visited the family of Jayabalakrishnan, who was killed after a Mercedes-Benz car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy rammed into his scooter at Cheranelloor near Kochi, and assured them of the government's full support in their fight for justice. During the meeting, the family handed over a complaint alleging that the father of the accused teenager, an Additional District Judge, had attempted to destroy crucial

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Tesla India on Friday said it launched a new software update for Model Y and Model Y L vehicles that adds a range of Halloween-themed features, highlighting the company's over-the-air (OTA) software update capabilities. According to the Elon Musk-backed firm, the update allows Tesla vehicles to receive new features and improvements remotely without requiring a visit to a service centre. Halloween Mode includes a ghost-themed vehicle avatar, Halloween sound

Digital Desk | Dhaka, Oct 30 (IANS) Bangladesh's youth is not able to find jobs that match their qualifications even after completing higher education, while a large number of talented youngsters are leaving the country to get better education, employment and a secure future, a report has detailed. Every year, thousands of people graduate and post-graduate from universities in Bangladesh and spend long periods finding a job, while some are forced to do jobs that have little connection with their

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The trailer of the upcoming film Eetha starring Shraddha Kapoor was unveiled on Friday. It showcases the actress essaying the role inspired by the legendary Lavani dancer Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. The trailer opens up with the internal conflict of the lead character peppered with self-doubts, and lost hope before she bounces back into action with the tamasha company, earning respect and fandom along her journey. The trailer features fast cuts of danc

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Oct 30 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group denied launching any attacks against Saudi Arabia on Friday, after the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted a Houthi drone over the Mecca region. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea rejected a Saudi claim that a drone had been intercepted over Mecca, calling it false, Xinhua news agency reported. Sarea said the group carried out o operations toward Saudi territory on Friday

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Friday echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modis words that urban planning will determine the fate of our cities in Amrit Kaal, and that only well-planned cities will determine the fate of India. Addressing a seminar for Young Planners commemorating World Habitat Day, World Cities Day and World Town Planning Day, the Lieutenant Governor said that the decisions taken by planners today will shape the economic opportunities

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Actor Siddhant Issar has opened up about the important role his father, veteran actor Puneet Issar, has played in shaping his acting journey. Speaking to IANS, he shared how he has been learning from his father since childhood. Siddhant gained valuable guidance in areas such as Hindi, diction and speech, which he believes have given him an advantage in his profession. I have been learning from him since a young age. Whether it is Hindi, diction, speech. I got

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 30 (IANS) A couple of days after she announced that she would be initiating criminal and civil proceedings against every person responsible for creating, publishing or circulating a morphed AI video, actress Sunainaa has now made it clear that she will not let someone else's actions define her peace. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a post in which she shared her thoughts on the recent development, the actress wrote, At a time when women's safety is already a serio

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 30 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell heaped praise on fellow batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips for smashing his third T20I century during the fourth match of the series against India at Eden Park in Auckland. Bracewell called Phillips a eal character and an entertainer, one who is a privilege to watch when he gets going. Phillips hit a brilliant 49-ball 107 to power New Zealand to 259/7. Bracewell himself hit his career-best T20I score, making 65 fro

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar has tempered expectations surrounding the franchises revamped squad for the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 season, stressing that performances on the field, rather than big names on paper, will determine the success of their recruitment following an eventful auction. Armed with the biggest purse heading into the auction, UP Warriorz emerged as the busiest franchise, securing several high-profile players, including Au

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited on Friday reported a 36.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,988.53 crore for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2 FY27), impacted by a one-time loss of Rs 1,269 crore. Despite the hit to profitability, the country's largest drugmaker posted double-digit revenue growth, with sales rising nearly 12 per cent during the quarter, according to its stock exchange filing. Excluding exceptional

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Delhi Home and Urban Development Minister, Ashish Sood, has ordered a magisterial enquiry into a building collapse in New Seemapuri that claimed four lives earlier this month, an official said on Friday. The enquiry will be led by the District Magistrate (North-East), said the official in a statement, adding that it will also check for lapses on the part of government agencies and officials and fix responsibility. Sood said, This is a deeply tragic inciden

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) CPI-M leader Hannan Mollah on Friday accused the BJP of double standards over concerns about business disruptions due to the Congress rally scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan here. His remarks came after the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Friday urged Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to postpone the proposed rally until after Diwali, citing potential business losses in major markets across Delhi. Speaking to IANS, Mollah pointed out that a BJP

Digital Desk | Quetta, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistani forces came under a series of drone and mortar attacks in Balochistans Kharan district, resulting in casualties and material losses, local media reported. Citing sources, The Balochistan Post reported that a main camp in Kharans Patkin area was targeted in five drone strikes on Thursday, followed by mortar fire. However, no official figures on casualties or material losses were immediately available. In a separate incident, another Pakistani forces

Digital Desk | Chamoli, Oct 30 (IANS) A helicopter operated by a private aviation company crashed near Chai village, close to Joshimath in Uttarakhand on Friday, triggering a search and rescue operation. Six people are reported to have been on board the aircraft. The crash reportedly occurred in the Vishnuprayag area, between Badrinath and Joshimath. Rescue teams, including personnel from the district administration and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), have been deployed at the site. Ut

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 30 (IANS) India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh etched his name into the history books as he completed 150 wickets in T20I cricket during the fourth match against New Zealand at Eden Park here on Friday to become the first Indian to achieve the feat. Arshdeep achieved the milestone when he dismissed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner in the 19th over of the first innings. He bowled one fuller outside off as the Blackcaps skipper smashed one straight to sweeper cover to

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in India rose 46 per cent year-on-year to $17.1 billion across 348 deals in Q3 2026, driven by a surge in infrastructure and health care transactions, a report said on Friday. The report from EY-IVCA said investment value rose 124 per cent from the previous quarter's $7.6 billion, although deal volume was 9 per cent lower than the 384 deals recorded a year earlier. However, the deal volume was 44 per c

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Lakshya Raichandani will captain India at the ACC Mens U19 Asia Cup, happening in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14. The BCCIs Junior Cricket Committee, led by newly-appointed Parvinder Awana, named the 15-member squad on Friday, with Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan as vice-captain. The squad includes Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, and wicketkeeper Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid. Rajat Baghel

Digital Desk | Bhildi, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused some people of attempting to create panic in the country by spreading rumours about shortages of fertilisers and cooking gas amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran and countries in the Gulf region, claiming that the government had ensured uninterrupted fertiliser supplies to farmers despite rising international prices. Addressing a gathering in Bhildi in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, PM Modi said India was co

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Go Fashion (India) Limited, the company behind the women's bottomwear brand Go Colors, on Friday reported a 59 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 9 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 22 crore in the corresponding period last financial year (Q2 FY26). Revenue from operations slipped 3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 217.6 crore from Rs 224 crore in the year-ago quarter, according to its stock exchange filing. The company's earnings befo

Digital Desk | Bhildi, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the farmers in Gujarat's Banaskantha district had transformed the region into a major potato-producing centre, remarking that they no longer needed anyone to promise to turn potatoes into gold because they were already doing so through their work. Referring to the region's agricultural growth, PM Modi said the availability of Narmada water and the adoption of modern irrigation methods such as drip irrigation had cha

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30: Fiberweb (India) Limited (NSE FIBERWEB | BSE 507910) engaged in the manufacturing of spunbond and melt-blown nonwoven fabrics for applications across hygiene, healthcare,

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) AU Small Finance Bank on Friday said that it is investigating a potential data leak involving a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform hosted by Salesforce after a hacker group claimed to have breached the lender's systems and accessed sensitive customer information. In a statement, the bank said it is examining a possible data leak related to a Salesforce-managed platform that contains limited data pertaining to vehicle loan customers. AU Small Finance Ban

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has provided a positive update on his recovery from an ankle injury, saying his condition has improved significantly and he is expected to resume training and rehabilitation in the next couple of weeks. The star Indian javelin thrower, who was ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 season following a ligament tear in his ankle during training in August, said he had initially faced some difficulties but was now making

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Actress Delnaaz Irani has recalled her first day on the sets of the 2003 film 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' and shared how superstar Shah Rukh Khan made her feel comfortable with his warmth and friendly nature. The actress said she was initially nervous about working with someone she had grown up watching on television, but his welcoming attitude soon put her at ease. Recalling her first day on the sets of Kal Ho Naa Ho, Delnaaz told IANS, We have grown up watching his ser

Digital Desk | Auckland, Oct 30 (IANS) Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell turned up for a batting show to lead New Zealand to a record 259/7 in the fourth T20I here at the Eden Park on Friday. Phillips (107 from 49 balls), arguably the batter of the series so far, smashed his third T20I century, while Bracewell also hit 65 from 25 balls to help New Zealand pile up their highest-ever T20I total and also the highest by any team against India in the format. This surpassed New Zealand's previous h

Digital Desk | Colombo, Oct 30 (IANS) Ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising Indian Naval ships INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi, departed Sri Lankas Colombo, marking the conclusion of a successful port call, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday. Before departing Colombo, the ships of 1TS undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Sri Lankan Navy ship Nandimithra, facilitating coordinated maritime manoeuvres and enhanced operational c

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to take a decision, within two weeks, on the show-cause notices issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, observing that the uncertainty surrounding the disciplinary proceedings could affect the three-time Olympians preparations and performance in upcoming competitions. A single-judge Bench of Justice Amit Mahajan, while hearing Phogats plea challenging the show-cause notices issued on May 9

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Delhi Police have busted an illegal gambling network in the Model Town area of North-West Delhi and apprehended 10 people allegedly involved in gambling activities, officials said on Friday. The Anti-Burglary Cell of the North-West District Police conducted the raid and recovered Rs 11,300 in cash, a mobile phone used for online satta parchi writing, 244 satta slips, five carbon papers, three writing pads, a calculator and three pens. According to the

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Veteran actor Raghubir Yadav, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his work in the streaming series Hunkkaar: The Roar, has a scary medical situation before shooting for a key scene for the series. Director Karan Kapadia and Raghubir Yadav recently took audiences behind the scenes to discuss pivotal moments from the series as they shared insights into the creative process and memorable on-set anecdotes in a special scene breakdown. Adding a surprisi

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 30: The wedding of Aishwarya, daughter of Smt. Kumudha and Shri. Kumar Babu, and Sireesh, son of Smt. Pushpavathi and Shri. Kupendra Reddy, was celebrated with

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 30 (IANS) The impact of Cyclone 'Arnab' continues to be felt across Rajasthan, with strong winds, rainfall and hailstorms affecting several parts of the state. The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts for thunderstorms and rain in 28 districts on Friday. In Jaipur, intermittent rainfall has continued since Thursday afternoon, accompanied by cold winds that have intensified the chill. Several areas of the city also reported hailstorms. Over the

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Actress Saumya Uniyal, who plays Charu in the project 'Matargashti', described the role as a special opportunity that felt like a manifestation of something she had wished for. Talking about her character and the aspects of her personality that she finds most interesting, Saumya told IANS, Charu can be very easily misunderstood if you look at her from the surface. Some parents might even call her the buri sangat they warn you about. But shes one of those frie

New Delhi [India], October 30: Sudarshan Pharma Industries Ltd has reported strong financial performance for the second quarter of FY27, with consolidated net profit surging 86.12% year-on-year to 7.78 crore,

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 29: Your groceries arrive in 20 minutes. Biryani at midnight takes 30. Yet for most Indian investors, honest research on the stock they are about to

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expects senior batters Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam to rise to the occasion when the hosts face Sri Lanka in the tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday, as the team looks to turn its winning momentum into a statement of intent ahead of next years ICC Mens Cricket World Cup. Pakistan have secured their place in the title clash with three consecutive victories, but the performances of their top-order batters remain a concern. N

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised the Centre's decision to sell IDBI Bank, accusing the BJP-led government of selling institutions built during the Congress regime. He also expressed solidarity with the bank's employees amid the proposed disinvestment. Taking to social media platform X, Gandhi said, During Congress's time, IDBI was established to build the nation's industry. During Modi's time, first the bidding was se

Digital Desk | Banaskantha, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarats Banaskantha district on Friday morning and held a roadshow, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from people gathered along the route. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi accompanied the Prime Minister during the roadshow. The visit is part of PM Modis two-day Gujarat tour on October 30 and 31, during which he is scheduled to launch and dedicate development projects worth m

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday's mother, Bhavana Pandey, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she shared adorable glimpses from her daughter's childhood on her birthday. Bhavana recalled how she would strike different expressions in front of the camera. Taking to Instagram, the doting mother shared a series of throwback pictures and moments featuring a young Ananya, offering a peek into her growing-up years. The childhood glimpses showed Ananya making different e

New Delhi [India], October 30: Lords Mark Industries Limited is pursuing an ambitious vision to position India as a global force in indigenous defence technology. Lords Marks passion and love