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Digital Desk | Mumbai, October 23 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has wished her close friend Malaika Arora on her birthday, sharing affectionate throwback pictures and calling her darling Malla. Kareena took to her social media account to share a black-and-white picture in which she is seen kissing Malaika on the cheek. Happy Birthday darling Malla stay sexy and fabulous... biggest hug @malaikaaroraofficial, Kareena wrote. In another social media story, the actress shared a monochrome pictur

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Hyderabad Police rescued four Indian Rollers, Telanganas state bird, from illegal captivity during Dussehra celebrations. Superstition over the birds bringing good luck if sighted during the festival, has led to widespread cruelty and captivity of the . Police Commissioner, V.C. Sajjanar, said on Wednesday that acting on precise information provided by vigilant citizens, the Hyderabad City Police responded immediately. They conducted raids in three separat

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actor Ajaz Khan has reacted to Imran Khan being asked to leave India after he recently attended a protest in Mumbai. While speaking exclusively to IANS, Ajaz said that given that Imran has an American citizenship, he considers to him to be an American. Imran Khan has taken American citizenship. I will consider him American, he said. Ajaz added that if Imran had participated in the protest as an Indian citizen, it would not have been an issue. When asked, Do y

Digital Desk | Abu Dhabi, Oct 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi on Friday, with discussions held on strengthening ties and the situation in the Gulf. An honour to meet HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and member of the UAE Supreme Council. Grateful for his insights on further strengthening India-UAE ties, and deepening engagements with the region. The situation in the Gulf a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) In line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the priorities outlined in the Master Plan of Delhi-2047, the DDA has launched a month-long campaign to promote its land pooling policy by holding awareness camps for farm and plot owners in villages, an official said on Friday. The Land Pooling Policy (LPP) provides for nearly 200 sq. km. of planned urban expansion on the outskirts of Delhi, with the potential to create around 12 lakh new homes and propose

Digital Desk | Seoul, Oct 16 (IANS) The coast guards of India and South Korea discussed their ongoing bilateral cooperation and identified future areas of engagement at the 14th High Level Meeting, hosted by the Korea Coast Guard from October 14 to 16, the Indian Embassy in Seoul said on Friday. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) delegation, led by Inspector General T Sashi Kumar, co-chaired the meeting. The head of the delegation also met Indias Ambassador to South Korea, Gourangalal Das, on Friday.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Indias 168-member contingent for the Asian Para Games 2026 has received extensive government support through domestic training camps, international competition exposure, equipment and overseas training, with para-archers attending a preparatory camp in Japan ahead of the multi-sport event in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian contingent comprises 112 men and 56 women competing across 11 disciplines. Of the total athletes, 47 are part of the Target Olympic Podium Sch

Digital Desk | Bulandshahr, Oct 16 (IANS) In tragic accident, five people, including a child, were killed after the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district. The incident occurred near Ratanpur, within the jurisdiction of the Narora police station, officials said, identifying the victims as three men, a woman, and a child. Police said that there were eight people in the car, five of whom died and three others sustained injuries in the accident. The

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) The ED on Friday conducted searches at 29 offices and residential properties across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and four other cities, seizing digital devices in an investment fraud linked to manipulation of share prices of two listed companies, an official statement said. During the search operations, various incriminating documents, digital devices, records of share transactions, and property documents were seized, the ED statement said. The Directorate of Enforcemen

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt asked her 'Alpha' co-star Sharvari to become her dance teacher after seeing her flawless performance on the title track from her upcoming movie, 'Yeh Prem Mol Liya.' Sharing a clip of Sharvari dancing to the melodious number in the Stories section of her Instagram handle, Alia wrote, Pls teach me these steps @sharvari obsessed (laughing emoji) (sic). Reacting to Alia's post, Sharvari penned, Aloooo! You just say whennn! Loveee youuuu SO MUC

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Oct 16 (IANS) The Local Organising Committee for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 said that preparations remain on schedule for the tournament, set to kick off in January next year, despite the recent attacks in the region. The continental tournament is scheduled from January 7 to February 5 next year across venues in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar. On October 10, an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh killed 12 people, leaving 3

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actor Imran Khans partner, Lekha Washington, has shared her maiden reaction after superstar Aamir Khans nephew was asked to leave India for attending a protest in Mumbai, marking her first response to the development. On October 15, Imran was issued a notice by the Mumbai Police asking him to leave India by October 28, days after he participated in a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Action has been taken against

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 16 (IANS) A Special Court in Bengaluru has sentenced retired Excise Guard and in-charge Sub-Inspector M. Ramachandra to five years of rigorous imprisonment and his daughter, R. Yurekha, to three years in a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court also ordered the confiscation of five immovable properties to the Central government, the official statement said on Friday. The verdict was pronounced on October 14 by the Additi

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 16 (IANS) In a major development in the murder case of former MLA Atar Singh Bhadana, the police have arrested the prime accused, Mukesh alias Mukesh Fauji, in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district. He had been absconding since the murder, prompting police teams to conduct raids at the homes of his family members and relatives. Following his arrest, Mukesh Fauji was brought to the Weir police station, where Superintendent of Police Rajesh Meena interrogated him late at night.

Digital Desk | Moscow, Oct 16 (IANS) India-Russia naval exercise INDRA 2026 commenced its harbour phase with a planning conference between the operational teams of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri and Russian Navy ship Aldar Tsydenzhapov. According to the Indian Navy, senior naval personnel from the Russian Navys Pacific Fleet participated in the conference, which outlined the broad programme for the sea phase of the exercise. In a post on X on Friday, the Indian Navy said, The Harbour Phase of

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 16 (IANS) Sharp differences have surfaced within the Congress party over the state government's stand in the CMRL-Exalogic case, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defending the decision not to rush into registering a case against Pinarayi Vijayan, despite strong objections from MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan. At a Congress Legislative Party meeting, Kuzhalnadan questioned why Vijayan should receive the justice that the LDF government had denied former Chief Minist

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Telangana's Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Monday urged National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav to expedite the expansion of the Hyderabad-Vijayawada-Machilipatnam National Highway-65 and commence the work as soon as possible. The minister met the NHAI Chairman and Member, Projects, Vipnesh Sharma, in New Delhi to discuss this critical project. Responding to the minister's request, NHAI Chairman Yadav

Digital Desk | Dhaka, Oct 12 (IANS) Amid an escalating crackdown on Awami League members in Bangladesh, five leaders and activists of the party's student wing, Chhatra League, were detained near Taqwa Mosque in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area during a gathering centred around the funeral prayers of the student body's general secretary, Mahfuzul Haider Chowdhury Roton, local media reported. Citing locals, leading Bangladeshi newspaper The Business Standard reported that BNP leaders and activists detained

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said on Monday that India aims to become the most powerful nation in the world, not to dominate others or dictate terms to others, but to ensure that no country dictates terms to us. Addressing participants of the 66th Course of the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi, on the theme Indias Core Values, National Interests and National Objectives, the Vice President said, National strategy must translate national purpo

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of making baseless allegations against constitutional institutions and attempting to create political instability amid the ongoing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Thakur alleged that Rahul Gandhi lacked a proper understanding of

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Minister of Pakistans northwestern province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, and several cabinet members were detained after the provincial government was suspended under emergency rule, local media reported on Monday. The leaders who are from the former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party will be charged and tried in the legal cases pending against them, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry told media. Afridi,

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday accused Congress leaders of making baseless allegations against constitutional institutions and turning Himachal Bhawan in the national capital into a political hub. Speaking to reporters, Thakur said, Congress leaders are making baseless statements against constitutional institutions. Now, they have turned Himachal Bhawan into a political hub. This is not the first such instance. During the AI Summit, Congress staged a shame

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday proposed the creation of a voluntary BRICS repository of traditional and indigenous sports, exchanges among experts and periodic demonstrations at future sporting events to strengthen cooperation among member nations and preserve their sporting heritage. Addressing the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Mandaviya said tradit

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Former Pakistani President Arif Alvi on Monday strongly condemned the federal government's decision to impose emergency and Governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, describing the move as the demolition of democracy. The statement came after the federal government on Sunday imposed a state of emergency in 12 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and suspended the provincial government led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-In

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Shiv Sena national spokesperson Shaina NC said on Monday that Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, thinks protesting is equivalent to ordering food items on a delivery app. For Rahul Gandhi, calling for protests is similar to ordering food on delivery apps. Call someone to protest; create inconvenience for people every day, Shaina said while commenting on the ongoing unrest in the national capital. Honourable Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant has s

Digital Desk | Hong Kong, Oct 12 (IANS) Bangladesh will bring a blend of international experience and emerging talent to the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Bangladesh internationals Abu Hider Rony and Sabbir Rahman Roman headlining the seven-member squad for the six-a-side tournament. Abu Hider Rony will lead the side in the 2026 edition of Hong Kong Sixes. Bangladesh, who reached the Plate Final in 2025, will face Sri Lanka and Scotland in Pool B as they return to Hong Kong from October 30 to Novem

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 12 (IANS) The ED arrested Harcharan Singh Bhullar, the then Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Ropar Range, Punjab Police, in a money laundering case and got his custody for eight days from a Special Court (PMLA), an official said on Monday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office-I, arrested Bhullar on October 9, under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a money laundering investigation arising out o

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing its top leadership of being completely directionless and asserting that this was the primary reason behind the party's repeated electoral defeats across the country. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Chouhan said, For several years, Congress has been continuously attacking constitutional institutions. Now, it has st

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The second quarter of FY27 -- July-September -- is likely to see differentiated earnings across sectors with demand momentum supporting select industries even as input-cost pressures persist, according to a report released on Monday. A report by PL Capital said that asset management firms are likely to benefit from healthy average equity assets under management. Core income for coverage universe is projected to rise 3.6 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 11.8

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishwas Sarang on Monday accused the Congress of creating disorder and confusion in the country, questioning how Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were elected to Parliament if the Election Commission of India (ECI) was functioning incorrectly. Sarang's remarks came amid the Congress-led INDIA Bloc's march towards the Supreme Court, seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (

Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Oct 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday released Rs 493 crore in agricultural input subsidy through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to over nine lakh farmers affected by crop damage caused by floods, excessive rainfall, hailstorms and cyclones. Addressing a gathering in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister said the amount was transferred directly into the bank accounts of 9,18,091 farmers based on digital crop survey reports received from various dis

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma has revisited the memories of India's iconic victory in the 2002 NatWest Series final. He said the moment was about much more than winning a cricket match. The cricketer also praised the trailer of the upcoming film 'Doosra,' which captures the significance of the historic triumph. Rohit shared, I was 15 when India won the 2002 NatWest Finalwhat a moment! Not only the comeback but the teams confidence! The film Doosra beautif

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) After Jantar Mantar was de-notified as the designated protest site, Opposition leaders expressed their anguish on Monday, saying that they will not accept the decision as it was arbitrary and that in a democracy, people decide where they can protest. They added that the government can change the protest site but cant reduce peoples anger. Speaking to reporters, Congress MP Manish Tewari said, We want to submit a representation to the Honorable Supreme Cour

Digital Desk | Shanghai, Oct 12 (IANS) Rafael Jodar marched into the fourth round at the ongoing Shanghai Masters 1000 with a strong win over Jiri Lehecka 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 in the third round here on Monday. Jodar recorded his 40th win of the season as he continues to impress many on his debut ATP Tour. This was the 20-year-old's fifth entry into the fourth round at an ATP Masters 1000 event this season, and he has done so in five successive events that he has played, making him the youngest man

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Popular television actor Arjun Bijlani wished his better half, Neha Swami, as she celebrated her birthday on Monday. Arjun took to his official Instagram handle and posted a video montage of some unseen memorable moments with his wife over the years. The 'Laughter Chef' contestant shared that Neha is the one who has brought stability in his life. Arjun further admitted that Neha is the best 'panga' of his life. Happy birthday my love . Tu gussa ho ya naa ho I

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to regulate trade margins on anti-cancer medicines by capping them at 30 per cent of the maximum retail price (MRP), while the apex court called for a broader review of medicine pricing across the pharmaceutical sector. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Union government, told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that the Centre would notify a list of cancer dru

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has lauded Indian junior tennis sensation Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi for clinching both the singles and doubles titles to complete a sensational title double on the professional circuit. At 17 years and 3 months, Maaya became the youngest Indian to win a W35-level singles title, surpassing Sania Mirzas record of 17 years and 10 months. The world No. 1038 Indian completed a perfect singles run, winning the title wi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) standouts Gaganjeet Bhullar, Karandeep Kochhar and Shiv Kapur will look to carry their recent form into the India Championship, where they will face a star-studded international field at Delhi Golf Club in the USD 4 million event. The trio will be up against some of the biggest names in world golf, including Rory McIlroy, six-time Major champion and two-time defending Masters champion, 2026 PGA Championship winner Aaron Ra

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) A 13-year-old boy and his mother were killed when a 'toy-like' device exploded in Multan in Pakistan's Punjab province, local media reported. According to the police, Anas had picked up the speaker-shaped object from a junkyard near his house and took it to his room, where his mother, Nusrat Bibi, was also present, leading Pakistani daily Dawn reported. Police said the boy was playing with the object as he mistook it for a toy and tried to dismantle it whe

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi if votes were stolen, how did he become the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha. Speaking to IANS, Singh said, They are holding the Constitution in one hand while talking about destroying it. If votes were stolen, how did he become the Leader of the Opposition (LoP)? In Bihar, the Election Commission asked for evidence. Why did he not provide it? Will merely displaying th

Digital Desk | Moscow, Oct 12 (IANS) Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov on Monday said that the Kremlin has nothing to say on the energy truce issue with Ukraine yet. Contacts are ongoing. As soon as we have anything to say on this topic, we will definitely inform you, the Kremlin spokesman was quoted as saying by leading Russian news agency Tass during a regular media briefing in Moscow. Peskov also reportedly declined to answer questions about whether the possible energy truce

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Delhi Police solved a robbery case in New Usmanpur area by arresting two accused, including a proclaimed bad character (BC) of Bhajanpura police station. The mobile phone robbed from the victim has also been recovered, officials said. According to police, the incident took place on October 8, when Man Singh, 28, a resident of South Gamri in Delhi who works as a taxi driver, was walking from 4.5 Pusta towards the parking area at 5th Pusta to collect his veh

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday is all set to make her hosting debut at the IIFA Awards 2027. Reflecting on her journey with IIFA, Ananya said returning to the stage in a new role as co-host makes the experience even more special, particularly as her journey with the awards began in Abu Dhabi, where the upcoming event will be held. Speaking about making her hosting debut at IIFA, Ananya said, Being a part of IIFA has always been incredibly special to me. My IIFA journe

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India's retail inflation rose to 5.54 per cent in September 2026 on an annual basis, according to provisional data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday. The reading was higher than the 4.83 per cent inflation recorded in August. The rise in inflation was more pronounced in rural areas, where consumer inflation stood at 6.08 per cent in September, compared with 4.88 per cent in urban areas. Retail inflation based on Consumer Price Inde

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Actor Gurmeet Choudhary has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar. He remembered him as a wonderful human being and a remarkable performer who would always remain in people's hearts. Paying tribute to the late actor, Gurmeet recalled how Nana's visit to soldiers during the Kargil War had inspired him. He said the veteran actor's gesture showed that an artist's contribution to society goes beyond their work on screen. Speaking to

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Global PC shipments totalled 55.4 million units in the third quarter of 2026, down 22.4 per cent from the third quarter of 2025, a report said on Monday. The report from technology insights company Gartner said the steep decline was driven by higher memory and storage costs that vendors passed on to customers. DRAM costs surged five times year-over-year in the second quarter, and PC vendors passed those higher component costs on to customers, driving the s

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Nepal's iconic Annapurna Circuit is showing signs of recovery after weeks of disruption caused by floods, landslides, and heavy rain and snowfall, according to a media report from Kathmandu. Tourist arrivals on this circuit are picking up, with around 150 to 200 visitors now arriving daily at the tourist check and information centre in Dharapani, reported The Himalayan Times on Monday. Located at a height of about 1,900 metres, Dharapani in northern Nepal

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia marked the first day of Navratri by attending a 'Mata Ki Chowki'. She even treated the netizens to some glimpses from the devotional evening, where she was seen fully immersed in the music and stories about Maa. The photos and videos showed Tamannaah participating in the aarti and enjoying the bhajans. One of the clips published by Tamannaah also shows actress Mrunal Thakur. Tamannaah's parents were also present at the 'Mata Ki Chowki

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India showed resilience amid weak global labour demand with job postings falling only 5 per cent year-on-year in second quarter, far better than steep declines seen in several major markets, a report showed on Monday. According to analysis by Bain & Company, France (-40 per cent), Brazil (-39 per cent) and the Netherlands (-33 per cent) suffered largest declines among top 10 markets tracked, followed by Germany (-27 per cent) and the United States (-23 per

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Peoples welfare must guide relations between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan said on Monday, calling for political differences to be set aside when pursuing projects essential to the states development. In a post on X, the former president of the BJPs national womens wing said governments could differ in their policies and political alliances, but their engagement should be anchored in public welfare and the states progress. Her rema