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From recalling the fear and confusion of her first period to discussing the monthly anxiety, Rashmika Mandanna dismantles long-standing taboos surrounding womens health

During the episode of Koffee With Karan season 9, Karan Johar asked Rashmika Mandanna about the debate that surrounded Janhvi Kapoor in Peddi and the concerns over the hypersexualisation of her character

Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar questioned whether the announced assistance of Rs 5,000 would be sufficient for farmers facing drought, agricultural losses and rising inflation

The summons were issued after a person filed a complaint against the rapper over allegedly objectionable remarks he made during a concert, Maharashtra Cyber Cell said

The Maharashtra Cyber was working to identify those allegedly responsible for creating, uploading and circulating the manipulated images, officials said

BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban targeted Raut over the court proceedings, comparing him with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and accusing both opposition leaders of misleading the public

Four people died battling fires in Indonesia's East Java as toxic haze worsened air quality across Southeast Asia. Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong vowed legal action against companies responsible, while Singapore's air pollution index reached 251, a very unhealthy level, according to IQAir

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said Raut's petition would be entertained on a provisional basis, subject to his explaining his conduct

The fire was reported at 8.27 am near M.M. City, beside Z.R.M. Bakers and opposite Dosti, in Green Park, Netaji Compound, Shilphata. The blaze affected a hardware shop, a tailoring shop and an office located at the site

The CEO's office has urged citizens to check their names in the draft electoral roll and submit claims, applications or objections by October 26. The deadline forms part of the ongoing revision process

Elections will be held on October 23 for five Maharashtra Legislative Council constituencies: Pune Graduates, Nagpur Graduates, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates, Pune Teachers and Amravati Teachers

American economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Economics Prize for research on monetary and fiscal policy. Their work provides a theoretical foundation for understanding economic fluctuations and helping governments and central banks respond to economic shocks

The robbery took place between 1 am and 1.30 am at an ATM in Gandhari village. According to police, the burglars used gas cutters to break open the machine and escaped with the cash. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras

The Kolhapur Police in Maharashtra said that the officials became suspicious after noticing discrepancies in his account and subsequently recovered her body from the gorge

Taking to X, Sardesai said he had been informed about the FIR and questioned whether raising concerns over democracy and alleged irregularities in electoral rolls had become a crime

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mangrol, its third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, to strengthen coastal defence and detect underwater threats. Built with over 80 per cent indigenous content, the warship features advanced sonar, torpedoes and anti-submarine systems

The deceased, identified as Akash Sangle, was among the firefighters who suffered severe burn injuries when an explosion destroyed their fire tender during firefighting operations on October 5

Abhijeet Dipke accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of targeting the right to protest and warned that the decision could have wider implications for democratic expression

The rally comes amid protests by opposition leaders in New Delhi, where Banerjee is currently present. While her participation in the Kolkata rally has not been officially confirmed, party insiders indicated that she could lead the march if she returns to the city by Tuesday

Mittal has been conferred the distinction in recognition of his longstanding commitment to deepening economic ties between India and France, as well as his outstanding achievements in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, a company statement said

The protest centres on alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and concerns over the functioning of constitutional institutions. Several Opposition leaders accused the authorities of failing to protect democratic principles and citizens' voting rights

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma issued notice on Khan's petition, which also alleged constant surveillance and phone calls from police, and questioned the police's counsel on the conduct of the police personnel

The UK has announced 1 billion pounds in new deals as over 100 businesses join a major trade mission to India. The agreements span AI research, aviation, healthcare and infrastructure, building on the India-UK trade pact to expand investment, exports and economic cooperation

Expressing support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Sanjay Raut said, We are with what Rahul Gandhi does, as Opposition leaders and MPs gathered to protest against the Election Commission's functioning and raise concerns over the revision of electoral rolls

Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar issued the standing order on October 11, naming Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in east Delhi as the new designated protest sites

Bomb threats reported at schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar on Monday prompted the deployment of police, bomb disposal squads, dog squads and fire teams. Security checks are underway, following previous threat incidents in Noida and Greater Noida that were later found to be hoaxes

The MEA said the first vessel, MT Petro Dolphin, was reportedly struck by a drone on October 11, leaving two of the 11 Indian seafarers onboard missing

We will not hurt religious sentiments, but at the same time, people should themselves come forward and opt for it. The whole exercise should involve a balancing approach, the CJI said, emphasising the need to make citizens aware of the health hazards of firecrackers

The Opposition party alleged that inflation had spiralled out of control, blaming the government for the rising cost of living and accusing it of failing to deliver on its promise of achhe din

Rahul Gandhi on October 12 alleged that the PMO, not Rashtrapati Bhavan, issued a denial over his remarks on the President's response to alleged poll irregularities. He also announced that INDIA bloc leaders would approach the Supreme Court over concerns about electoral fairness

A bench comprising the CJI and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing submissions by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who raised concerns over the alleged police action against lawyers during the protests

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has accused Delhi Police of denying him access to his lawyer and family during detention. He challenged the police to release the complete video of the incident, alleging that the footage being shown was edited

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces escalating unrest after Pakistan's federal government imposed emergency rule, with reports of the Governor House being set on fire. PTI protests, reported arrests of party leaders and a security crackdown have intensified tensions across the province

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule criticised the reported detention of journalists and questioned whether peoples democratic rights were being curtailed

The case follows a demonstration outside Shivaji Park Police Station against the detention of protesters who had gathered to oppose Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and demand his resignation over alleged irregularities in the electoral process

Singapore has introduced medical subsidies for haze-related illnesses as Indonesian forest fires worsen air pollution across Southeast Asia. Malaysia has kept some schools closed, while flight cancellations highlight the regional impact of the toxic haze intensified by El Nio conditions

The CJI said he had received a letter from the Opposition leaders and replied to it on Sunday night, explaining why he could not meet the delegation

Opposition parties have announced a march to the Supreme Court on Monday, demanding an end to alleged vote chori and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar

St Agnes College students protested and boycotted semester exams scheduled from October 12 to 28, citing a clash with Dasara festivities. Backed by ABVP, they sought the Dakshina Kannada DCs intervention as police attempted to ease tensions outside the campus

Delhi High Court has given Delhi Police time till October 13 to respond to the Indian Youth Congress plea seeking permission to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar over alleged SIR irregularities. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party issued a 24-hour ultimatum to police

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi described the development as a victory for students, young people and the Satyagraha movement, following an 11-day protest by MPSC aspirants in Pune over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations

BJP state chief spokesperson Navnath Ban alleged that Youth Congress office-bearers had been warned they could lose their positions and election tickets if they failed to reach the national capital by Monday

Navnath Ban, the BJP's chief spokesperson in Maharashtra, alleged that the agitation by MPSC aspirants had taken a political turn despite Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accepting their demands from the outset

Cockroach Janta Party activists visited Parliament Street Police Station on October 12, seeking a date for a protest at Jantar Mantar and giving Delhi Police a 24-hour ultimatum. The development comes as Rahul Gandhi calls for a 'Chalo Dilli' march against the Election Commission

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said the Opposition had sought an appointment with the CJI to raise concerns over alleged electoral fraud and the deletion of voters names from electoral rolls. He criticised the reported refusal, saying citizens would remember the decision

Central Railway generated Rs 4,117.07 crore in freight revenue by loading 41.10 million tonnes of commodities between April and September 2026. Coal led the earnings with Rs 1,852.90 crore and 20.19 MT of loading, accounting for nearly half of the total volume

BJP has questioned whether the MPSC student protests were aimed at resolving aspirants grievances or advancing NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawars political ambitions. BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute backed the state governments action and praised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for addressing students demands

Its criticism comes in the wake of a security clampdown in the national capital and Mumbai on October 10, during which thousands of protesters, student activists, and key opposition figures were detained

Somaiya said he had written to and spoken with Gamdevi Police Station about the FIR against the actor. He announced that he would visit the police station at 12.30 pm on Monday

According to the IMD's 8:30 am weather report, the Colaba observatory in South Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 36.5 degrees Celsius, while the Santacruz observatory recorded 38 degrees Celsius