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Five transgender persons held after road blockage over customary gifts

The disturbance apparently followed a clash between two groups of transgender persons in Shivaji Nagar area three days ago over a demand of customary gifts, police said.

26 Oct 2026 9:52 am
IAF closely monitors Indo-Pacific as regional military activity intensifies

Without naming any country, the IAF chief also deliberated on the fast-evolving geopolitical upheavals in the region

26 Oct 2026 9:47 am
Jammu Railway Station market fire guts around 40 shops, no casualties reported

A massive fire broke out at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station around 10.30 pm on Sunday, October 25, gutting around 40 shops selling food supplies, dry fruits and blankets. The blaze was brought under control at 3.15 am on Monday, with no casualties reported

26 Oct 2026 9:44 am
BSF seizes Pakistani fishing boat, apprehends four fishermen in Kutch district

A Pakistani fishing boat was also seized during the operation, the official added.

26 Oct 2026 9:43 am
PM Modi opens RBI data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Reserve Bank of Indias R169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar

26 Oct 2026 9:40 am
ISRO aims to expand to four functional launch pads by 2029

He outlined the agencys roadmap, which includes a 2000-acre dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) complex at Kulasekarapattinam in Tuticorin district.

26 Oct 2026 9:37 am
Kharge demands halt to SIR, annulment of assembly polls held over past two years

Kharge alleged that the RSS and BJPs ideology was deepening divisions in the country

26 Oct 2026 9:35 am
Israeli military expands West Bank operation, displaces over 2,200 Palestinians

The escalation follows a Friday gun attack in Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others.

26 Oct 2026 9:31 am
Snakebites may cause up to 513,000 deaths annually worldwide

A new study estimates that snakebites cause between 2.1 million and 7 million cases of envenoming globally each year, with annual deaths potentially ranging from 274,000 to 513,000. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for an estimated 45 per cent of fatalities, highlighting the need for better access to anti-venom

26 Oct 2026 9:31 am
Could you please try not to die!

Living in this city may seem like an increasingly fraught exercise, but it can be managed with a little bit of planning

26 Oct 2026 9:28 am
12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be inaugurated in Parliament House complex tod

India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at Samvidhan Sadan on October 26 and 27. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend, while Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has held talks with Russian delegation head Vyacheslav Volodin on parliamentary cooperation and counterterrorism

26 Oct 2026 9:27 am
Let us be part of keeping Mumbai pollution-free

From car-pooling, to planting some greenery in building compounds, every little effort adds up to collective.

26 Oct 2026 9:24 am
Why you need to try this Spicy Gochujang Tteokbokki in Mumbai

The sauce has a mild chilli kick with a hint of sweetness, making each bite flavourful without being too spicy

26 Oct 2026 9:23 am
Brazil election results: Lula wins with 51.78 per cent of valid votes

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won the 2026 presidential runoff with 51.78 per cent of valid votes, defeating Liberal Party candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The result marks a comeback for Lula, who trailed in the first round

26 Oct 2026 9:23 am
Pune civic body urged to implement OTP system to track water tanker deliveries

Says move will curb black-market sales, ensure transparency in distribution amid water cuts

26 Oct 2026 9:22 am
Nepal plans flood warning systems, glacial lake mitigation after deadly floods

Nepal plans to expand flood early warning systems across six river basins and lower water levels in four high-risk glacial lakes following devastating August floods. The disaster reportedly killed around 1,500 people, left more than 5,000 missing and caused an estimated USD 1.81 billion in damage

26 Oct 2026 9:21 am
Complaint filed against Kharge over derogatory remark on PM Modi's father in Pat

A BJP state working committee member has filed a complaint against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at Patna's Kotwali police station over his remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father at a Congress event. The complainant has sought an investigation into the statement and its context

26 Oct 2026 9:19 am
Delhi: Two killed as building slabs collapse during construction in Harsh Vihar

Two people died after slabs of a building collapsed during construction at Milan Garden in Harsh Vihar, northeast Delhi, on Sunday evening. Rescue teams from the Delhi Fire Service, police, NDRF and Civil Defence pulled the victims from the debris and rushed them to a hospital, where they were declared dead

26 Oct 2026 8:50 am
Cyclone Arnab: Where will the storm make landfall? IMD predicts date, districts

Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, said that although the cyclone is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall, strong winds and extremely heavy downpours, particularly in the southern districts

25 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Efforts being made to discredit Rs 500 crore audio clip, says Manoj Jarange

Released by Jarange on Thursday, the audio clip purportedly features a conversation between BJP functionaries about a payment of Rs 500 crore to the activist through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

25 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
Cyclone warning: Very severe storm likely to cross Andhra coast on October 28

The IMD has issued a pre-cyclone watch for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha, forecasting that a Bay of Bengal depression could intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the coast on October 28 with winds of up to 125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph

25 Oct 2026 6:27 pm
CR completes safety assessment of Kavach 4.0 on Amla-Chhindwara section

The 104-km section includes eight stations, six interlocked level-crossing gates, eight station-based Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) installations, three level-crossing TCAS installations, three Remote Interface Units, 950 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and 13 radio towers

25 Oct 2026 2:44 pm
US prepares for possible Iran strikes as Trump keeps military option open

The reports describe military preparations and restrictions on commerce as President Donald Trump weighs further action against Iran. Neither establishes that he has issued an order for a new bombing campaign

25 Oct 2026 11:56 am
Obama slams Trump over rising costs, Iran war ahead of US midterm election

Obama spoke on Saturday at the Cleveland Public Auditorium in support of Democrat Amy Acton, who is running for Ohio governor, and former Senator Sherrod Brown, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate. Brown introduced him

25 Oct 2026 11:33 am
Assam Police turn back 25 suspected illegal infiltrators at international border

In a post on social media platform X on Saturday, CM Sarma praised the Assam Police for the operation and highlighted the coordination between the state police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in maintaining vigilance along the border

25 Oct 2026 11:26 am
Russian Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin arrives in Delhi for BRICS Forum

The Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 2627 at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi

25 Oct 2026 10:54 am
PM Modi to witness Indian Air Force aerial display at Varanasis Namo Ghat

CM Yogi welcomed the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister to the sacred city of Baba Vishwanath and invited them to the aerial display scheduled to take place at Namo Ghat

25 Oct 2026 10:44 am
Mad World: Time for some Yeehaw

Circuit of the Americas racetrack unveiled the worlds largest cowboy hat ahead of the US Grand Prix

25 Oct 2026 9:17 am
US midterm election: Obama backs Senate candidates in Ohio and Michigan

Earlier this month, El-Sayed told reporters that he appreciated Obama and described him as foundational to his decision to enter electoral politics, while acknowledging differences over aspects of the former presidents administration.

25 Oct 2026 9:14 am
Bosnia: Meet Masa, the 150-kg bear who shares a special bond with her rescuer

The pairs unlikely friendship began in 2019 when Tubic found Masa abandoned as a cub in a forest and took her home. They have been inseparable ever since.

25 Oct 2026 9:10 am
Ukraine and Russia signal willingness to resume US-brokered peace talks

Ukraine and Russia signal their willingness to resume US-brokered peace talks, but steep obstacles remain

25 Oct 2026 9:07 am
Neha Bora refuses peace bond, says peaceful protests are democratic rights

AISAs national president Neha Bora refuses to sign a peace bond on Saturday

25 Oct 2026 9:04 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Indias selectors must be complimented

Bhuvneshwar Kumar went over his usual economy, but it doesnt take away from the fact that the selectors looked at performances and not age. Naman Dhir showed that selection isnt always about numbers, but spotting a spark which can ignite into a raging fire

25 Oct 2026 8:31 am
Mid-day Opinion with Devdutt Pattanaik: Buddhist nuns and womens bodies

We see this internalised disgust clearly in the verses of Ambapali, a famous royal courtesan who once lived in luxury and was desired by kings and nobles.

25 Oct 2026 8:26 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Lobo Lobo has nine heads

Dey are fully fed up and dey are protesting everywhere you are bleddy. See men, I am proud of dese kids after all dey are over half de poplation!

25 Oct 2026 8:20 am
Air India suspends Riyadh, Dammam flights until November 7

The airlines have announced flexible rebooking options and full refunds for eligible passengers affected by the cancellations. The concessions apply to passengers with confirmed bookings issued on or before October 24, 2026

24 Oct 2026 11:22 pm
France deploys 70,000 security forces as fresh protests sweep the country

French police arrested 135 people and fired tear gas as nationwide protests over living costs continued, prompting the deployment of 70,000 security personnel. Demonstrators also opposed restrictions on rallies, while anti-Le Pen marches highlighted rising political tensions ahead of elections

24 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
250,000 people march in Madrid demanding protection for Spains state pensions

Around 250,000 people marched through Madrid demanding safeguards for Spains state pension system ahead of the November 29 election. The rally comes amid a political dispute over inflation-linked pension increases, privatisation concerns and the rising cost of living

24 Oct 2026 7:45 pm
Pune water woes: NGO seeks citywide OTP system for tankers

In a letter to Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, Sajag Nagrik Manch president Vivek Velankar questioned the delay in implementing the system, which the civic body had announced six months ago to curb black-market sales, prevent malpractice, and ensure transparency in water distribution

24 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
JMI student protests enter 13th day as university orders online classes

Jamia Millia Islamia has shifted all classes online until further notice as student protests enter their 13th day. Students on hunger strike are demanding the restoration of JMISU and the removal of the Chief Proctor, while AISA alleges a crackdown on protesters

24 Oct 2026 6:00 pm
Maharashtra: Revenue official arrested for allegedly accepting Rs 5,000 bribe

A village revenue official in Maharashtras Sindhudurg district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe to make an entry in a 7/12 land record extract, officials said

24 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Maoist couple carrying Rs 7 lakh combined bounty surrenders before Kolkata cops

A Maoist couple identified as Mangal and Malati surrendered before Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand on Friday and handed over their weapons. The pair, originally from West Bengal and active in Jharkhand, carried a combined bounty of Rs 7 lakh

24 Oct 2026 12:31 pm
Four injured in clash with police over Siang Project in Arunachal Pradesh

At least four women were injured on Friday after a clash broke out between police personnel and protesters over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh, prompting security forces to fire tear gas shells to disperse the mob

24 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
Vanuatu: Tsunami warning lifted after 6.9-magnitude quake off Pacific island

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Saturday, prompting a tsunami warning that was later lifted. Authorities had urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, while a second 6.3-magnitude quake and several aftershocks were reported

24 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
Delhi: Several detained over anti-SIR protest; security beefed up

Delhi Police detained several protesters marching towards the Election Commission of India headquarters against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. With Section 163 of the BNSS imposed, the People Against SIR collective has announced demonstrations across 88 cities in 18 states until November 1

24 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Israel orders Hebron cordon, prepares for wider West Bank closure

Israeli forces shot dead two armed men near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday after an alleged attack that left at least five people injured, some critically. Israel subsequently ordered a security cordon around Hebron and prepared for a wider West Bank closure

24 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Pune: Class 9 girl stabbed by classmate after dispute over school trip video

A Class 9 girl was allegedly stabbed by her classmate on school premises in Pune district following a dispute over an Instagram video from a school trip. In a separate incident, a morning walker was killed in a Mercedes hit-and-run in Kalyan

24 Oct 2026 10:51 am
Wings Over Ganges returns to Varanasi today; IAF aerial spectacle to continue

The air show, organised to mark the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force, is showcasing the forces operational capabilities, technological strength and exceptional flying skills

24 Oct 2026 10:31 am
Trump warns of fresh military strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump has warned that American forces could launch fresh strikes on Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington. He claimed US military operations had weakened Iran and said the conflict could end through a deal or further action

24 Oct 2026 10:27 am
India now 3rd largest exporter of defence goods to Europe: Top official

India has become Europes third-largest arms exporter, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said, citing rising demand under the Rearm Europe initiative. Defence exports have reached a record Rs 38,424 crore, supported by a growing manufacturing ecosystem, while India explores joint ventures with European partners to expand market access

24 Oct 2026 10:09 am