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Horoscope today, October 5: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

5 Oct 2026 3:10 am
Nearly 10,000 take part in Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026

The event was organised by the Headquarters Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force in Mumbai and was also conducted in seven other cities across the country

4 Oct 2026 10:45 pm
SC to hear pleas seeking suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Oct 5

A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana is scheduled to hear the pleas filed by Patna resident Rakesh Kumar Singh and advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi

4 Oct 2026 10:37 pm
Aarey police arrest three in rape of minor

Accused meet the survivor through social media and assault, blackmail her; case comes to light after mother raises concern

4 Oct 2026 9:27 pm
Marathi Kamgar Sena to protest on Oct 5 against overloading and 'corruption'

Speaking to Mid-Day, Marathi Kamgar Sena working president Sudhir Ramhari Navale said repeated representations to the authorities had failed to result in concrete action

4 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
AISA protesters take to Delhi streets, demand CEC resignation

AISA activists staged a third consecutive day of protests in Delhi, marching toward Jantar Mantar and demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Police used heavy barricading as protesters attempted to advance. The mobilisation comes amid wider opposition to SIR and alleged voter roll irregularities

4 Oct 2026 8:04 pm
Farooq Abdullah slams voter roll deletions, says change is on the way

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah criticised the Election Commission over alleged voter roll deletions during the SIR exercise and questioned CEC Gyanesh Kumars role. He said growing public protests showed that people were finding the courage to challenge the process and that change was coming

4 Oct 2026 7:16 pm
PMC steps up drive to clear roads and footpaths of encroachments

The action was carried out following instructions from Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale, with the civic administration focusing on keeping roads, footpaths and public areas clear for pedestrians and motorists

4 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
Water supply to be affected in 7 areas of Navi Mumbai on Oct 6-7, check details

The Navi Mumbai civic body said water supply through the Main Feeder Water Pipeline will remain shut from 10 am on Tuesday, October 6, until 2 am on Wednesday, October 7

4 Oct 2026 6:59 pm
Maharashtra announces 13-day drive against out-of-state vehicles

Officials have been directed to identify vehicles that have been operating in Maharashtra for more than one year and take action wherever registration and tax rules have been violated

4 Oct 2026 6:47 pm
Delhi: Congress demands action after women journalists allege police harassment

Three women journalists have alleged sexual harassment by police personnel while covering a protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar. Congress demanded an FIR and action, while Delhi Police transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch for inquiry. The Press Council of India sought immediate action

4 Oct 2026 6:29 pm
Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra govt to hold talks with protesting MPSC aspirants

MPSC aspirants have been protesting over several demands, including the removal of the MPSC chairman and greater transparency in the conduct of examinations

4 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
Sachin Pilot targets Gyanesh Kumar over SIR, alleges selective voter deletions

Congress leader Sachin Pilot accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of undermining the Election Commissions independence during the SIR of electoral rolls. Pilot also raised concerns over Rajasthans drought conditions, Punjab law and order, and Congress leader Vishvendra Singhs show-cause notice

4 Oct 2026 6:19 pm
Kim Jong Un watches missile launch as North Korea claims new AI capability

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a missile launch that state media claimed used AI to adjust its trajectory at low altitude. South Korea disputed Pyongyangs claim, saying the missile remained within its detection and interception capabilities and violated UN resolutions

4 Oct 2026 5:25 pm
Central Railway records Rs 323.50 crore scrap sales in six months

The railway zone recorded scrap sales of Rs 70.42 crore in September alone, its highest-ever monthly scrap sale, as part of its ongoing 'Zero Scrap Mission', an official statement said on Sunday

4 Oct 2026 5:03 pm
Iran says no military solution as US talks stall over Strait of Hormuz

Irans foreign minister said Sunday that military action and sanctions cannot resolve the conflict with the US, calling for negotiations instead. Talks remain stalled over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran demands an end to maritime disruptions and sanctions amid rising regional tensions

4 Oct 2026 4:58 pm
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde visits injured flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar's family

During the visit, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde spoke to the family about Captain Machchhar's medical treatment and his current condition. She also offered prayers for his good health and recovery

4 Oct 2026 4:55 pm
Unknown projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports

A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room, according to UKMTO. The crew were unharmed and no environmental impact was reported. The incident comes as Iran-US tensions remain high over control of the vital shipping route

4 Oct 2026 4:42 pm
Mumbai, Thane, Palghar to witness hot and humid conditions: IMD

Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri are expected to see hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets on October 4 and 5, an IMD weather bulletin said

4 Oct 2026 4:37 pm
Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as Germanys Merz visits Ukraine amid airstrikes

Russia struck Kyivs Northern Bridge amid a fresh wave of attacks as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met President Volodymyr Zelensky. Germany is expected to announce over $1 billion in military support, including combat drones, satellite technology and systems to strengthen Ukraines air defence

4 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
Philippines: Over 200 foreign workers arrested in illegal online gaming

Philippine authorities arrested more than 240 foreign workers, mostly Chinese, during raids on two suspected illegal POGO sites in Mindanao. Officials seized computers, phones, laptops and SIM cards while investigating possible human trafficking offences, with others facing deportation

4 Oct 2026 3:23 pm
I had that one last fight left in me: Capt Machchhar recalls cockpit attack

Machchhar, who suffered serious injuries in the September 30 incident, described the attack during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

4 Oct 2026 2:41 pm
Uddhav calls CEC Gyanesh Kumar weapon of BJP, Raj demands SIR cancellation

Uddhav Thackeray questioned the stated purpose of the SIR exercise and asked how many alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants had been identified through the process

4 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde flags off Red Run 2026 to raise HIV and AIDS awareness

The event brought together more than 500 college students as part of efforts to increase awareness about HIV and AIDS among young people in Mumbai

4 Oct 2026 2:06 pm
Delhi garment factory fire: Eight fire units rushed to Gandhi Nagar

A fire broke out at a garment factory on the second floor of a building in Delhis Gandhi Nagar on Sunday morning. Eight fire units, including three water tenders, responded and brought the blaze under control by 11:10 am. No casualties were reported

4 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
MPSC protests: Supriya Sule urges Fadnavis to find solution through dialogue

Sule said she had spoken to Fadnavis and requested that the agitation be paused to create space for discussions between the government and the protesting students

4 Oct 2026 1:33 pm
Japan: US Marine arrested over murder of Japanese woman in Okinawa

A US Marine has been arrested in Okinawa over the alleged murder and theft of a 39-year-old Japanese woman at a Naha hotel. Japan has demanded full US cooperation and stricter discipline among military personnel, amid longstanding concerns over crimes involving US forces in Okinawa

4 Oct 2026 1:27 pm
Thane MACT awards Rs 38 lakh to mother six years after sons road death

In its order passed on Saturday, MACT member R V Mohite rejected claims that the deceased was responsible for the accident and directed the offending vehicles insurer to pay the compensation initially

4 Oct 2026 1:24 pm
Thane teacher dupes autorickshaw driver of Rs 10.30 lakh over fake govt jobs

According to the complaint, the 46-year-old victim, who lives in Bhiwandi in Thane district, had enrolled his daughter for pre-recruitment training for police jobs at an academy near Kalyan Railway Station

4 Oct 2026 1:16 pm
Imran Khans PTI party announces long march to Islamabad after talks collapse

Imran Khans PTI will proceed with its long march to Islamabad after talks with the Pakistan government failed over access to the jailed former PM. The party plans to mobilize supporters across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while the government vows to block protesters from entering Islamabad

4 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead Mumbai protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The protest, being held under the banner of the Virat Garjana Morcha, began at Metro Cinema in south Mumbai and proceeded towards the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters

4 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Iran President Pezeshkian says enemy failed to achieve economic war objectives

Pezeshkian's assessment of the impact of economic pressure contrasts sharply with that of US President Donald Trump, who has described Iran as facing severe economic and military difficulties

4 Oct 2026 12:32 pm
Sanjay Raut calls Uddhav-Raj Thackeray protest a revolt against ECI

Sanjay Raut accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of facilitating what he called the hijacking of elections and alleged that democratic institutions were being weakened

4 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
Nagpur man killed over wifes affair; woman held in Thane after weeks on run

The accused, identified as Deepali alias Bali Vijay Salunke, was arrested in Thane on Saturday in connection with the August 20 killing of her husband, Gaurav Ragde, a 27-year-old autorickshaw driver from Ajni in Nagpur

4 Oct 2026 11:54 am
Coast Guard searches for air ambulance with 6 aboard missing near Nantucket

The pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency as it approached the coast on the flight from Bermuda, according to air traffic control audio posted by LiveATC.net

4 Oct 2026 10:25 am
Nolo strengthens into Category 3 hurricane in remote Pacific Ocean

The hurricane center said large surf associated with Nolo will likely inundate some of the low-lying atolls

4 Oct 2026 10:23 am
Trump says US will decide on Iran, warns of easy way or hard way

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump, when asked about his upcoming strategy regarding Iran, initially suggested that revealing his plans would generate significant headlines

4 Oct 2026 10:23 am
Rahul Gandhi launches Satyagraha platform to unite protests across India

He urged people to register their protests against the government on the 'Satyagraha' platform, which he launched a day after the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, to ensure help for people wherever truth was being crushed

4 Oct 2026 10:21 am
Netanyahu invites Captain Smit, PM Modi to light Israels Independence Day flame

The Israeli Prime Minister said the honour was usually reserved for his country's own citizens. It's our highest honour that we give on our Independence Day

4 Oct 2026 10:20 am
Mumbai lakes hold 95.50 pc water stock, seven reservoirs store 13.82 lakh ML

The combined storage stood at 95.50 per cent of the total useful live storage capacity of 14,47,363 ML, down from 95.84 per cent recorded a day earlier

4 Oct 2026 9:57 am
Protest completely failed: BJPs Pravin Darekar on CJP protest in Mumbai

The CJP held the protest on October 2 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

4 Oct 2026 8:49 am
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to lead Mumbai protest march against ECI, SIR today

The two parties have sought to position the October 4 march as a public mobilisation rather than an event limited to MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) workers

4 Oct 2026 8:33 am
Neha Bora, Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan among 150 detained in Delhi protest

Activist Yogendra Yadav and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan were among those detained; AISA was also joined by senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Nitya Ramakrishnan, Pallav Sisodia

4 Oct 2026 8:08 am
Latur school students donate Rs 2 lakh to CM Relief Fund for drought aid

Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, also launched the schools Madhushala to Gyanshala QR code-based knowledge bank on this occasion

4 Oct 2026 8:07 am
Czar Samuels remains return to Bulgaria after decades of talks with Greece

Samuel was a warrior ruler who battled the Byzantine Empire to expand his kingdom, but was ultimately defeated and died shortly afterward in 1014

4 Oct 2026 8:05 am
Five Indian-origin men arrested in Canada over alleged extortion campaign

The arrests followed a 16-month investigation into an auto dealership whose co-owners reported extortion demands in June 2025, followed by two attacks involving arson and shootings at its Langley and Surrey locations, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement on Friday

4 Oct 2026 8:04 am
G7 nations to release 100 million barrels from reserves amid oil price surge

G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel from their emergency reserves to combat record high prices

4 Oct 2026 8:02 am
Dogpalooza 2026: 296 dogs set Guinness record at Nevada pool party

Doodlepalooza in Nevada makes world record for the biggest pool party for dogs

4 Oct 2026 7:59 am
Lobo Lobo is hungry

They have Lung Fung Tuk soup and Mapo Tofu Tuku and Chicken Manchow Mundhe, he concluded.

4 Oct 2026 7:57 am
Mumbai Diary: Sunday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

4 Oct 2026 7:46 am