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Verstappen slams Lawson for crash as Leclerc tops practice

Ferraris Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of world champion Lando Norris of McLaren in an eventful session that saw Kimi Antonelli wind up fourth as he closes in on the title

1 Nov 2026 9:31 am
Scene Trailer: Suriya's cop avatar promises action and comedy

Suriya's Scene trailer is out, promising a quirky blend of action, mystery and comedy. The actor plays a rebellious cop, while Nazriya Nazim appears as Maya. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the film hits theatres on November 6, 2026.

1 Nov 2026 8:37 am
Dinosaur skeleton Nanotyrannus 'Jodi' sells for USD 47.3 million at NY auction

A rare 67-million-year-old Nanotyrannus skeleton named Jodi has fetched USD 47.3 million at a New York auction. Meanwhile, a Tennessee man sets a Guinness World Records title for a knuckle handstand, a Chinese eatery serves edible diving beetles, and an Australian prisoner loses a court battle over Vegemite

1 Nov 2026 7:59 am
US: Love Island gets a political makeover with Senate Island parody

Political satire and reality television have often intersected, with the latters heightened drama offering a ready-made template for humour

1 Nov 2026 7:57 am
FBI investigates Alaska Senate candidate Dan Sullivan ahead of voting

The US Justice Department pushes court for an order to isolate certain Alaska ballots and look at voter confusion over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent

1 Nov 2026 7:55 am
France protests: Police reroute Paris march amid fears of fresh violence

France has deployed 70,000 police and military personnel ahead of a third consecutive weekend of protests over living costs and education. Authorities have restricted demonstrations in central Paris and rerouted marches amid fears of violence, particularly on Halloween night

1 Nov 2026 7:53 am
Im redeveloping

Well Im 60, give or take, and the powers-that-be felt it was time for me to be re-developed.

1 Nov 2026 7:51 am
Sanjay Gupta was working on Kaabil, Kaante sequels before his demise

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta had several projects in the pipeline before his untimely death, including sequels to Kaabil and Kaante. He was also gearing up for a film with Manoj Bajpayee and a series on Shashikala Patankar.

1 Nov 2026 7:35 am
'It was not his time to go': Bollywood mourns Sanjay Gupta's sudden death

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta's sudden death at 57 has left the Hindi film industry mourning the loss of an irreplaceable talent. Shabana Azmi, Milap Zaveri, Harshvardhan Rane and others remembered his passion for cinema, generosity and spirited personality.

1 Nov 2026 7:21 am
Mihir Ahuja talks about career choices and his new film Dilwali Diwali

After exploring the intense world of military drama with Operation Safed Sagar, Mihir Ahuja is all set to charm audiences with Netflix's family entertainer Dilwali Diwali. The actor opens up about what drew him to the film, his career choices and the importance of exploring diverse roles.

1 Nov 2026 7:12 am
Sahil Wakode's parents move Bombay HC, seek CBI or SIT probe

In their petition, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode alleged that their son faced caste-based humiliation at the institute and that the police had failed to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death

31 Oct 2026 11:11 pm
Sanjay Gupta funeral: Did daughter flash middle finger at paps

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta was cremated on Saturday evening after he tragically passed away after falling at his home earlier today. A video of a girl, allegedly Sanjay Gupta's daughter, is going viral from his funeral, where she is seen showing middle finger to the paps stationed outside the crematorium

31 Oct 2026 11:05 pm
California: One dead, six injured in firing at store selling Halloween costumes

Gunfire rang out inside Spirit Halloween, a store at the Solano Town Centre in Fairfield late Friday, the Fairfield Police Department said in a statement posted to social media

31 Oct 2026 10:32 pm
Seven injured after lift plunges from fifth floor in Vasai building

According to residents, a major tragedy was averted because the housing society had installed safety springs at the bottom of the lift shaft. The lift had a carrying capacity of five people

31 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
President Murmu attends Godavari Aarti, launches song for 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela

President Murmu called for the upcoming Kumbh Mela to blend its rich spiritual traditions with modern infrastructure, environmental conservation and effective waste management

31 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
BTS Jungkook suffers wardrobe malfunction after pants rip off on stage in Brazil

BTS Jungkook recently suffered a wardrobe malfunction in Brazil after his leather pants ripped off mid-performance. The moment when he noticed the tear has now gone viral on the internet reminding fans of his earlier malfunctions

31 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
Mumbai: Over 12,000 participate in BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' march

Union Commerce and Industry Minister and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal led the march, which saw the participation of BJP and Shiv Sena leaders from the Eknath Shinde faction

31 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
Man held for filming women on Mumbai local trains, morphing images using AI

The accused, a 31-year-old tailor residing in Vasai East area of Palghar district in Maaharashtra, was traced following a technical investigation, police said

31 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
BMC launches 10-day road-cleaning drive to curb dust pollution

The drive focuses on major arterial roads and identified dust-prone stretches, with intensive cleaning, mechanised sweeping, dust removal and water sprinkling planned ahead of the festival

31 Oct 2026 6:24 pm
Congo reports more than 5,000 Ebola deaths amid rising cases

he Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 5,026 lives out of 10,351 reported infections, according to the latest data from the country's Ministry of Health. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared in mid-May and has spread to other African countries

31 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
Karnataka Ponzi scam: ED seizes assets worth Rs 427 crore

The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The attached assets include bank balances, fixed deposits, shares, bungalows, agricultural land, residential properties and other real estate investments

31 Oct 2026 6:12 pm
Mumbai Police secures conviction in 2018 kidnapping and extortion case

According to the police, the incident took place on August 3, 2018, when the 13-year-old boy was allegedly abducted by unidentified persons while returning home alone

31 Oct 2026 5:19 pm
Mumbai Police traces robbery accused after 36 yrs, arrests him in Gujarat

The accused was arrested from the Por village in Vadodara district on October 30 following an investigation involving technical analysis and intelligence gathering, police said

31 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
Nitin Nabin to lead BJP's Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign in Haryana

BJP chief Nitin Nabin will lead the march against what the BJP describes as the opposition's misinformation, propaganda and orchestrated chaos on a day the opposition INDIA bloc will hold a rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi against the SIR and alleged vote theft

31 Oct 2026 4:37 pm
BJP plans to go solo in Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections: Former MP Gavit

Former MP Gavit's remarks come amid differences between the BJP and its ruling alliance partner, the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, over the recent Maharashtra Legislative Council elections

31 Oct 2026 3:46 pm
One Nation One Election to reduce governance disruptions: JPC chief

One Nation, One Election was PM Modi's vision to conduct parliamentary and Assembly elections together, arguing that holding multiple elections throughout the year was unproductive and not in the country's interest, said JPC chief Chaudhary

31 Oct 2026 3:37 pm
Kerala: Family found dead by hanging at home in Kottayam

A family of three members were found dead by handing in the morning, after the relatives tried to reach them, but couldn't. They opened the main door of the house that was locked from indside and found three of them hanging in different sides of the house. Polce suspects it to be a case of suicide.

31 Oct 2026 2:53 pm
Mumbai airport to shut both runways for six hours on November 19

Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the airport, said runways 09/27 and 14/32 will remain non-operational from 11 am to 5 pm IST

31 Oct 2026 2:51 pm
President hoists religious flag, heralds Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh

The ceremony was held amid Vedic chants, the blowing of conch shells and the presence of prominent religious leaders and dignitaries

31 Oct 2026 2:30 pm
Rahul Gandhi recalls 'beautiful gift' from Indira Gandhi, an Upanishadic mantra

Rahul Gandhi also paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorials at Shakti Sthal and 1, Safdarjung Road

31 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
Gujarat: PM Modi visits 12-acre Rain Forest attraction in Ekta Nagar

PM Modi visits the 12-acre Rain Forest and Vaman Vriksha Vatika in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar during Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations. The Rain Forest features artificial rainfall, waterfalls, landscaped greenery and a glass skywalk, expanding tourism around the Statue of Unity

31 Oct 2026 1:49 pm
Srinagar: EOW files charge sheet against two accused of duping job seekers

The Economic Offences Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against two individuals accused of defrauding job seekers. The accused allegedly promised overseas employment opportunities and collected more than Rs 15 lakh from applicants. Officials confirmed the development on Saturday.

31 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
Mira Rajput says Shahid was extremely supportive during her motherhood journey

Mira Rajput appeared on Kareena Kapoor Khan's chat show What Women Want, where she opened up about motherhood and parenting with Shahid Kapoor. She recalled his support and revealed how they divide responsibilities while raising their children

31 Oct 2026 1:34 pm
Mumbai: Woman rams multiple vehicles, tries to run over cops in Juhu; booked

The woman allegedly sped away after hitting a stationary car, knocking down a scooter and a motorcycle, and colliding with another car during her escape attempt, an official said.

31 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
PM Modi unveils 31 new projects to boost tourism around the Statue of Unity

PM Modi inaugurates 23 tourism and infrastructure projects and lays foundation stones for eight others worth Rs 426.71 crore in Ekta Nagar. New attractions include an IRCTC hotel, Ekta Cruise, Rain Forest and Eco Trail, alongside roads and visitor facilities

31 Oct 2026 1:07 pm
Ranchi: Three members of the family arrested for murder of revenue official

A land revenue official was killed at his home in Ranchi by three member of a family after he rejected their land mutaton request due to discrepancies in documents. The officials said that angered by the rejection, the member killed him.

31 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
Delhi: Traffic curbs imposed ahead of INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan

The traffic police has imposed restrictions at several places in Delhi, ahead of the INDIA bloc's nov 1 rally that has been scheduled at ramlila maidan. The officilas said that commuters will face heavy congestion as the some places and traffic diversion for untroubled travel.

31 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
US approves potential USD 2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

The US has authorised a potential USD 2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy has urged Washington and European allies to accelerate deliveries, warning that Russian missile strikes on critical energy infrastructure pose growing winter security risks

31 Oct 2026 11:58 am
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Maharashtra and Haryana from Oct 31 to Nov 1

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Maharashtra and Haryana from October 31 to November 1, attending the Simhastha Maha Kumbh ceremony in Nashik, Haryana's 60th anniversary celebrations and a Swami Shraddhanand centenary event in Kurukshetra

31 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Uttarakhand: Operation underway to recover bodies from the helicopter crash

A privately run helicopter crashed in Uttarakhand, killing all six of its passengers and the rescue operation has resumed, after it was halted due to darkness on friday. The officials said that recovering bodies would be difficult, but the teams are dispatched and the rescue operation is underway.

31 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Hylo Open 2026: PV Sindhu, Anmol Kharb set up all-Indian semis; Lakshya Sen wins

PV Sindhu and Anmol Kharb set up an all-Indian women's singles semi-final at the Hylo Open 2026, while Lakshya Sen stormed into the men's singles last four

31 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Shootout at Wadala director Sanjay Gupta dies at 57

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta passed away on October 30, 2026, at the age of 57. Known for his gangster dramas, he directed and produced Kaante (2002), along with films such as Dus Kahaniyaan, Acid Factory and Mumbai Saga

31 Oct 2026 11:27 am
PM Modi transfers Rs 18,680 crore to 9.34 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases the 24th PM-KISAN instalment, transferring over Rs 18,680 crore to 9.34 crore farmers, and launches projects worth Rs 14,000 crore in Gujarat, focusing on agriculture, dairy, animal husbandry, railways and rural infrastructure

31 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Delhi: Four killed, two injured in blaze at Mangolpuri shoe factory

Four people were killed and two injured after a fire broke out at a shoe factory in northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri Industrial Area on Friday night. Twenty fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and six unconscious people were rescued and taken to hospital

31 Oct 2026 10:40 am
Mohit Malik on bringing Birju Lohar to life in Mirzapur: The Movie

Mohit Malik reflects on playing Birju Lohar in Mirzapur: The Movie, calling him a flawed and complex character. He says the challenge was to understand his mindset and motivations and portray him honestly without judging his actions

31 Oct 2026 10:32 am
G20 FMs meeting: Jaishankar discusses global issues with counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and counterparts from Argentina, Mexico, Brazil and Germany on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Atlanta, discussing bilateral ties, trade, defence, critical minerals and global cooperation

31 Oct 2026 10:14 am
Mumbai Diary: Saturday Dossier

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

31 Oct 2026 10:06 am
Novak Djokovic suffers shock loss to Struff at Basel

The Serbian World No. 12 lost 6-7 (4), 7-5, 7-6 (5) to 47th-ranked Jan-Lennard Struff here on Thursday.

31 Oct 2026 9:30 am
Asian Champions Trophy hockey: India defeat Japan 4-1

Abhishek (11th, 51st minutes) scored two field goals, while skipper Harmanpreet Singh (47th) scored from a penalty corner

31 Oct 2026 9:23 am
Hylo Open: Indian ace PV Sindhu storms into semis!

Sindhu, who finished runner-up at French Open recently, needed just 27 minutes to get past Schulz 21-12, 21-10 and book her place in the last four.

31 Oct 2026 9:22 am