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Ajay Devgn wishes 'old friend' Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday with throwback pic

The king of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his 61st birthday. Ajay Devgn marked the special occasion, treating netizens with an old picture of the two

2 Nov 2026 8:37 pm
SRK's birthday tradition continues! Actor greets sea of fans outside Mannat

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 61st birthday with a special appearance outside his Mumbai residence, Mannat. A massive crowd of fans gathered outside the superstar's home to catch a glimpse of him as he stepped out to greet them, making the occasion even more memorable.

2 Nov 2026 8:34 pm
Manoj Bajpayee reacts to Bollywood's silence on social issues

Manoj Bajpayee recently opened up about why Bollywood stars choose to remain silent on issues affecting ordinary people. Why do you even consider those who remain silent on peoples issues to be stars?, he said

2 Nov 2026 8:33 pm
Karan Tacker on making his debut alongside SRK: 'It was a dream come true'

Actor Karan Tacker took a trip down memory lane on the occasion of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's 61st birthday. He recalled his early career experience of being part of the 2008 film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

2 Nov 2026 8:27 pm
Hema Malini has the sweetest birthday wish for daughter Esha Deol

Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini called daughter, Esha Deol, her 'support system' and 'pillar of strength' in a heartfelt birthday wish.The 'Dream Girl' of Bollywood said that Esha has managed herself with utmost grace, and she is extremely proud of the kind of person Esha has grown into.

2 Nov 2026 8:12 pm
King: Deepika Padukone was 5 months pregnant while filming Tu Mil Jaaye with SRK

While Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan's chemistry has once again impressed the fans in King's latest track Tu Mil Jaaye, another interesting fact about the song has surfaced: Deepika Padukone was 5 months pregnant with her second daughter Devi, while filming the song

2 Nov 2026 8:11 pm
Kajol's birthday wish for Shah Rukh Khan is all about love and hug

Kajol called Shah Rukh Khan 'an absolute rockstar' as she wished him on his 61st birthday on Monday. Kajol took to the Stories section of her official Insta handle and dropped a picture where SRK is trying to give a peck on the cheek to Kajol, while she flaunts her dazzling smile.

2 Nov 2026 8:02 pm
PM Modi is terrified of open debate; alleges foreign backing: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of relying on foreign help to come to power and remain in office, challenging him to an open debate after the PM criticised the Opposition at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas event in Gujarat

2 Nov 2026 7:51 pm
Cyclone Murasu: 19 flights cancelled at three Andhra airports

The flight cancellations affected Vijayawada, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam airports as the cyclone approached the Andhra Pradesh coast, officials said on Monday

2 Nov 2026 7:47 pm
Orry says Sara Ali Khan 'disappeared' when he needed her

Orry has finally broken his silence on his much-talked-about fallout with Sara Ali Khan. He shared how he supported her during her difficult times, but she disappeared when he needed her. He also said that he cannot be friends with her again

2 Nov 2026 7:46 pm
Shafaq Naaz hits back at trolls criticising her over Karwa Chauth post

Actress Shafaq Naaz has slammed trolls on social media after she was questioned over her religious identity after sharing a post from her Karva Chauth celebrations

2 Nov 2026 7:12 pm
Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune; Supriya Sule says health parameters stable

In a post on X, Baramati MP Supriya Sule said Pawar was undergoing medical tests at the hospital. She also thanked people for their concern and good wishes

2 Nov 2026 7:09 pm
Kareena Kapoor shares her glimpse from King on Shah Rukh Khan's birthday

Kareena Kapoor shared a picture with Shah Rukh Khan, hinting at something special scheduled for December 24, 2026. While she kept the details under wraps, reports suggest that the two actors could reunite for a special song in King.

2 Nov 2026 6:58 pm
CISF fencer Shruti Joshi wins team bronze at Asian U-23 Fencing Championships

Shruti is from Nagpur, Maharashtra, and has been fencing for 12 years. She joined CISF in 2025 and trains under CISF at the Special Security Group (SSG), Noida. She comes from a modest family, which backed her through every stage of her journey

2 Nov 2026 6:25 pm
Imran Khan apologises to Bombay HC over SIR protest, promises no participation

Imran Khan has apologised to the Bombay High Court for his participation in the SIR protest held in Mumbai last month. He also assured the court that he would not participate in future protests. Following his apology, the court has extended the stay on his 'Leave India' notice

2 Nov 2026 6:22 pm
Rohit Chandel to make Bollywood debut after bail in POCSO case

Rohit Chandel, who spent nearly two months in police custody following his arrest in a POCSO case, has announced his Bollywood debut with the Arjun Rampal starrer Blind Game. In a recent interview, the actor revealed that the film offered him an opportunity to break away from his romantic hero image.

2 Nov 2026 6:22 pm
Body of man found in Retibunder creek in Kalwa, probe launched

Fire brigade personnel, along with the TDRF team, used a rescue vehicle and a utility vehicle to retrieve the body from the creek. The body was subsequently handed over to personnel from Narpoli Police Station

2 Nov 2026 6:03 pm
'Quite satisfying that we won the series overseas...': Naman Dhir

After the conclusion of the series, Team India's management named Naman Dhir as Impact Player for the visitors. Throughout the series, he made crucial contributions with the bat and ball. In the fifth T20I, he garnered 33 runs off 23 balls, including four boundaries and a maximum

2 Nov 2026 6:02 pm
Anrich Nortje returns to South Africa's squad for series against Bangladesh

Ahead of the series, pacer Anrich Nortje has returned to South Africa's squad. He has recovered from the groin injury that ruled him out of the final two Test matches against Australia

2 Nov 2026 6:01 pm
Maharashtra weather: IMD issues yellow alert for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg

IMD has issued a yellow alert for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph at isolated places. Mumbai experienced partly cloudy conditions, with minimum temperatures above normal and the AQI recorded at 81

2 Nov 2026 5:52 pm
Dia Mirza reacts to BMC removing her pollution-free Diwali ad

The BMC recently deleted an ad featuring Dia Mirza as part of its pollution-free Diwali campaign after BJP MLA Ameet Satam objected to it. The actress has now broken her silence on the ad being taken down

2 Nov 2026 5:28 pm
Mankhurd, Deonar and Chembur see major anti-encroachment drive

Eight drives in eastern Mumbai reclaim government land worth Rs 1,236 crore, including 8,000 sq. m. cleared in Deonar

2 Nov 2026 5:13 pm
KWK S9: Saif Ali Khan jokes about nepotism, pulls Karan Johar's leg - watch

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are set to bring their infectious chemistry to the Koffee couch as they reunite with Karan Johar for the upcoming episode of Koffee With Karan season 9. Watch the promo!

2 Nov 2026 5:07 pm
Shivajinagar court in Pune receives bomb threat email; police evacuate premises

Police personnel rushed to the premises following the alert and initiated precautionary security measures. Lawyers, court staff, visitors and others present in the building were evacuated to ensure their safety

2 Nov 2026 4:58 pm
Maharashtra to set up India's first Road Safety Training and Research Institute

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik inspected the proposed facility on Monday and directed officials to ensure that the project is developed to high standards with modern technology and infrastructure

2 Nov 2026 4:49 pm
IND vs NZ Tests: Rishabh Pant to undergo second fitness test ahead of series

Earlier, Rishabh Pant failed to pass the assessment at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, according to Cricinfo

2 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
Diwali 2026: SC allows bursting green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for two hours

A Bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale allowed the use of green firecrackers between 6 am and 7 am and 8 pm and 10 pm on both days. The order, passed on October 29, was made available on Monday

2 Nov 2026 4:38 pm
Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor breaks silence on trolling and criticism

Ahead of Ramayana's release, Ranbir Kapoor has broken his silence on the criticism and trolling surrounding the film, especially its songs. The actor had a Kishore Kumar reference while addressing the trolling

2 Nov 2026 4:27 pm
BJP leaders march in Delhi, demand justice for 1984 anti-Sikh massacre victims

BJP leaders, including MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, joined families of 1984 anti-Sikh massacre victims and Sikh community members in a protest march from Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi. The protesters demanded justice and accountability

2 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
RERA at 10: FPCE urges PM Modi to overhaul law

The forum has urged the Centre to transform RERA into a dedicated Real Estate Homebuyer Protection Act, with a stronger focus on promoter accountability and grievance redressal

2 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
Watch: Dhanush's airport appearance with mystery woman grabs attention

Dhanush recently became a talking point on social media after a video of his Mumbai airport appearance went viral. The clip showed the actor leaving the airport alongside two women, prompting widespread speculation and unverified link-up rumours.

2 Nov 2026 4:11 pm
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi meets Lalu Prasad Yadav in Delhi

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi met RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav at his daughter Misa Bharti's residence in New Delhi on Monday. The leaders recalled the UPA era, discussing welfare laws such as MGNREGA, RTE and RTI. Tejashwi Yadav was also present at the meeting

2 Nov 2026 4:05 pm
Fire breaks out at electrical shop and bike service centre in Thane

According to the civic authorities, the fire engulfed the plastic shed and documents stored on the mezzanine floor of the premises housing the shop and the service centre

2 Nov 2026 4:04 pm
NCP denies rift after senior leaders meet Amit Shah in Delhi

The party's national chief spokesperson, Umesh Patil, termed reports claiming that Sunetra Pawar and Rajya Sabha MP Parth Pawar were sidelined during the meeting as incorrect, baseless and misleading

2 Nov 2026 3:41 pm
Navi Mumbai: Indian rock python found resting on bicycle in Vashi, rescued

A large Indian rock python was found resting on a bicycle in a residential area of Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Members of wildlife NGO Sahyadri Rescue Warriors safely rescued the reptile and released it into a suitable natural habitat after educating residents about the ecological importance of pythons

2 Nov 2026 3:39 pm
Rajasthan: Eight died by electrocution during road construction

Eight regional labourers died after getting electrocuted from the hot-mix machine of road construction, and five are severely injured. The officials said that the further investigation will be done and the family will get compensation.

2 Nov 2026 3:33 pm
Bangladesh: Garment workers protest; seeking higher wages amid rising costs

Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh have protested for a Tk 30,000 monthly minimum wage, blocking highways and clashing with police. The unrest has disrupted hundreds of factories as workers demand better pay amid rising living costs and inflation

2 Nov 2026 3:18 pm
Cheteshwar Pujara backs Virat Kohli over Rohit Sharma for NZ ODI century

Cheteshwar Pujara believes Virat Kohli has a better chance of scoring a century than Rohit Sharma in the ODI series against New Zealand

2 Nov 2026 3:15 pm
Suchitra Pillai slams airline for asking her to relocate, giving seat to staff

Actress Suchitra Pillai has slammed Indigo Airlines in her latest post, claiming that they asked her to relocate from her booked seat, only to realise they had allocated a free seat next to her to a staff member

2 Nov 2026 3:08 pm
India signs Rs 53,866 crore contracts to boost Indian Navy's fleet

The defence ministry have has signed contracts worth Rs 53,866 crore for the construction of eight corvettes for the Indian Navy. The contracts mark a major initiative aimed at strengthening the Navy's fleet and enhancing India's maritime defence capabilities.

2 Nov 2026 2:58 pm
Cyclone Murasu to bring light to moderate rain to parts of West Bengal

Cyclone Murasu is expected to bring scattered light to moderate rain to Kolkata, Midnapore and South 24 Parganas over the next two days. The storm is forecast to make landfall in south Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, while temperatures in West Bengal may dip from November 5

2 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
Indian Navy, Australian Army demonstrate joint capabilities in coastal training

India and Australia successfully concluded the 5th edition of their joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The 14-day exercise brought together the Indian and Australian armies for training across jungle, island and coastal environments

2 Nov 2026 2:51 pm
BMC removes Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objection

Mirza's video, which urged people to avoid noise and air pollution during the festival, was removed on Sunday. However, campaign videos featuring actors Madhuri Dixit and Nishigandha Wad, as well as cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, continued to remain on the BMC's X and Instagram pages

2 Nov 2026 2:41 pm
Karjat bandh protests tree felling for proposed 3,000-MW pumped storage project

The proposed Saidongar I Karjat Off-Stream Open Loop Pumped Storage Project is spread across four villages Pali, Kotal Khalati, Saidongar and Dhak in Karjat taluka

2 Nov 2026 2:39 pm
Navi Mumbai: CIDCO imposes 15 per cent water cut across nodes from November 2

CIDCO has imposed a 15 per cent water cut across Navi Mumbai nodes from November 2 amid concerns over possible water scarcity. Several areas, including Kharghar, Panvel, Ulwe, Kalamboli and Kamothe, will face weekly 24-hour shutdowns or alternate-day water supply

2 Nov 2026 2:35 pm
Supreme Court refuses to entertain Sukesh's plea to stay conviction

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in an impersonation case. A Delhi court had sentenced him to eight years in jail for posing as a Supreme Court judge to influence a special judge in a 2017 corruption case

2 Nov 2026 2:22 pm
Thane court receives bomb threat, judges and advocates safely evacuated

Bomb threat email prompted the evacuation of the court complex in Maharashtra's Thane on Monday afternoon. Judges, advocates and staff were safely evacuated as police, a dog squad and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad personnel launched a search. No suspicious object has been found so far

2 Nov 2026 2:15 pm
'Destroyers of democracy': Sanjay Raut targets BJP ahead of Hyderabad rally

Sanjay Raut said the INDIA blocs Chalo Dilli rally was centred on protecting democracy. He compared the gathering to the 1974 rally held in support of Jayaprakash Narayan

2 Nov 2026 2:13 pm
Cristiano Ronaldo out of Al-Nassrs clash in Uzbekistan amid security concerns

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League trip to face Pakhtakor in Tashkent as Ange Postecoglou rotates his squad amid security concerns

2 Nov 2026 2:03 pm
Amitabh Bachchan hits back at media for misinterpreting his devotional chant

Amitabh Bachchan criticises sections of the media for misinterpreting his devotional chant, Hathi Ghoda Palki, as a challenge to his opponents. Calling the coverage disrespectful to religious sentiments, he questions media accountability

2 Nov 2026 1:58 pm