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Amit Sana has reflected on the long-running debate over his Indian Idol Season 1 finale against Abhijeet Sawant, saying the rivalry has faded with time. There is absolutely no awkwardness, he told mid-day ahead of their reunion on Indian Idol Legends Return

Prajakta Shukre opens up about her equation with Rahul Vaidya and Abhijeet Sawant, revealing exclusively to mid-day that she is no longer really in touch with Vaidya and remains closest to Sawant. The Indian Idol Season 1 singer also discusses reuniting with Amit Sana for Legends Return

Actor Imran Khan, whose participation and detention during the CJP protest in Mumbai on October 10 sparked a debate, has now been directed to leave the country by October 28. The Mumbai Police issued a notice to the actor under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act

Ahead of Jailer 2 with Rajinikanth, Vidya Balan opened up about being labelled as a 'jinx' in South Indian cinema. She recalled how she was replaced in films before shooting began due to the label

India cricket superstars LinkedIn debut goes viral as he reveals vision to build a sports platform

A 19-year-old man, Alexandros Paporakis, has been charged in Illinois over an alleged plan to attack a Hindu temple. Authorities said his rifle reportedly jammed, while a co-workers tip led to his arrest and the recovery of weapons, ammunition and body armour

The reality of the public mandate cannot be altered by mere allegations, he said.

The Centre has defended suspending mobile internet services within a 4-km radius of Raisina Hill during the October 10 CJP protest, citing public order concerns. It denied wilful disobedience of Supreme Court directions and sought withdrawal of the contempt notice against Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan

NZ white-ball captain Mitchell Santner insists their plans will revolve around containing Indias explosive openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson

Mandhana said India would look to make the most of the six T20Is ahead of the Womens Champions Trophy

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has criticised US President Donald Trumps Russian diesel deal, arguing it could fund Moscows war in Ukraine without lowering fuel prices significantly. The dispute comes ahead of an October 18 sanctions deadline affecting major buyers of Russian oil

The 41-year-old singer said this is not the time to be silent and asked all the young patriots in India to stand up and peacefully protest the disruptive forces.

Wait till you see what we do to Iran. He claimed Irans nuclear ambitions had been buried under thousands of tonnes of rock.

The four-lane, 3-kilometre (1.8-mile) bridge will connect the northeastern Chinese city of Dandong to the North Korean city of Sinuiju.

ChatGPT maker discovered an audio recording device hidden inside a company conference room, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court in San Francisco.

A doctor at Dindrud Primary Health Centre in Maharashtras Beed district was removed from his post after a viral video showed a labourer carrying his unconscious 11-year-old daughter on his shoulders. The family alleged staff demanded money for ambulance fuel

No injuries were reported in the incident, police said. They said further enquiry was underway.

The shooting is being investigated by a political killings task team, the South African Police Service said in a statement. Some victims were members of the youth league of the African National Congress party.

Their associate Ajinkya Shinde was bound down to maintain peace and good behaviour for six months and released on a personal bond and a surety of Rs 5000, they said.

Our report cited how the civic body stressed the importance of regular tree maintenance and adequate watering.

South Mumbai was, and probably still is, a go-to destination for book lovers. Pavement booksellers can still be spotted, but some favourite bookshops no longer exist

More than half of respondents waited for over a year to get professional help

Kenya has confirmed its second Ebola case, involving a 39-year-old family member of the first victim. Health authorities say there is no evidence of wider community transmission, while contact tracing and quarantine measures continue

The Congress held a protest march in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, demanding Rs 1 lakh per hectare in aid for drought-hit farmers, a complete farm loan waiver and additional relief. Party leaders also criticised the Maharashtra government's Rs 5,000 Diwali assistance

Native exclusively to the Chel River basin in northern West Bengal, the species was first described in 1845 before virtually disappearing from scientific records for more than 80 years

Built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd under the Government of India's Make in India initiative, Samarthak is the first of four multi-purpose vessels being inducted into the Indian Navy. The commissioning marks another milestone in India's efforts to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing

As you all know, Saurabh and Aashu have been jailed simply for hoisting the Tricolour. So, I appeal to all patriots, to everyone who loves the Tricolour, to gather at Central Park, Connaught Place, on October 16 at 5 pm with the flag. We will hoist it there and demonstrate that waving the Tricolour is not a crime, Dipke said

India has condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia as 'unacceptable' and expressed solidarity with Riyadh. The MEA said flight disruptions have affected Indian travellers, while eight Indians injured in an October 10 attack remain hospitalised

Vidarbha remained among the hottest regions in Maharashtra, with Yavatmal topping the states maximum temperature readings at 38.4 degrees Celsius. Amravati recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius, 3.7 degrees above normal, while Akola reached 35.7 degrees Celsius

India lead the series 2-1 and could seal the trophy with a win against the visitors tonight. Iyer confirmed that the hosts will start with the same team as last game

The 41-year-old made the gaffe while discussing how her family was adjusting to her new role and whether the demanding job would affect her personal life. Speaking about her family of four children, Zacharia slipped up while referring to her husband, saying, my president, excuse me, my husband

Devendra Fadnavis said voters whose names were missing or had been incorrectly omitted could apply for inclusion or seek corrections within the prescribed deadlines

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the authorities were attempting to suppress a collective voice of dissent and called on students to document their experiences and share evidence with the Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting London for talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham as Russia intensifies attacks. Britain has pledged urgent support and faster air defence missile deliveries to strengthen Ukraines defences ahead of winter

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said peace and stability along the LAC are essential for normalising India-China relations. He also flagged the trade imbalance and limited market access for Indian businesses in China, while noting that bilateral ties are gradually moving towards normalcy

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the measures after chairing a Cabinet meeting attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Sunetra Pawar and Eknath Shinde, along with other ministers

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on Wednesday and lodged in Delhis Tihar Jail, police said. They were accused of violating their peace bonds and trespassing into the Jantar Mantar area

Farmers in the newly added talukas will be eligible for government assistance available to drought-affected areas, Fadnavis told reporters after a Cabinet meeting

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, mentioned the matter before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, requesting an early hearing before the deadline for filing claims and objections

Explosions were heard in Saudi Arabias capital, Riyadh, as civil defence authorities issued air raid alerts for Riyadh and Kharj province. The source of the blasts remains unclear amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi airports, military sites and oil infrastructure

A fire broke out at Udham Fish Point in Delhis Maujpur area on Tuesday night, triggering panic among diners. In dramatic scenes, a diner threw a toddler from a first-floor window into waiting arms below. The fire was doused, and police reported no injuries

Actor Randeep Hooda on Tuesday shared a string of pictures from the sets of his recently released Hollywood project, Matchbox: The Movie. The highlight of his post is undoubtedly the picture featuring him alongside Hollywood star John Cena.

Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence wing and Mumbai ATS have arrested Jobanpreet in Mumbai in connection with the Mad Sandhu murder investigation. Officials said three pistols, five magazines and 11 cartridges were recovered, while investigators probe alleged links to weapons supply and extortion-related firing incidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders have wished Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery after surgery at Romes Gemelli Hospital. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, and an intraoperative examination confirmed lung adenocarcinoma

Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, reiterating that Tehran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. His remarks come amid reports of US military preparations, even as he claims Washington and Tehran are engaged in productive diplomatic discussions

Rahul Gandhi has backed peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, saying waving the Tricolour is not a crime. His remarks came after CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody following their detention during a protest

Farmers are protesting over sugarcane prices, ethanol rates and other demands, affecting traffic travelling from Kolhapur and other parts of Maharashtra towards Belagavi and Bengaluru

The Shiv Sena leader said on Tuesday that the situation could have been different if the expected funds had been released. According to Patil, around 700 tankers are currently supplying water in four districts Ahilyanagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna and Nashik

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says his group's protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares a cause with the INDIA bloc, but rules out joining any political party. His remarks follow the five-day judicial custody of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after a Jantar Mantar protest

Residents and environmental groups in Indonesias West Kalimantan have sued President Prabowo Subianto and 26 officials over the 2026 wildfire haze crisis. They seek a national emergency declaration, free healthcare, compensation for affected families and stronger action against forest burning