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Zelensky backs Trump's energy ceasefire, awaits details from US

Black Sea ports account for almost 30 per cent of Russian energy flows to India, the newspaper said

12 Oct 2026 9:07 am
Delhi Metro: 48-year-old man dies after alleged assault; two arrested

A 48-year-old man, Pawan Sharma, died after an alleged assault by a retired IAS officer and his son over a senior citizen seat inside a Delhi Metro train. The incident occurred at Supreme Court Metro Station on October 8

12 Oct 2026 9:03 am
US Republican senator says Trump may be breaking law with Russian diesel deal

Neither senator mentioned India. But the October 18 deadline Brennan cited matters directly to New Delhi

12 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Two Indian seafarers missing after drone attack on tanker off Oman's Sohar

The Embassy of India in Muscat said it was closely monitoring the situation concerning the Nicaragua-flagged tanker

12 Oct 2026 8:57 am
Delhi traffic advisory issued ahead of INDIA bloc's Supreme Court march

According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be enforced from 6 a.m. on Monday, depending on the prevailing law and order situation

12 Oct 2026 8:52 am
CJI Surya Kant declines meeting request from INDIA bloc leaders

The Opposition has also demanded an immediate suspension of the SIR exercise and the restoration of all 13.3 crore voters allegedly deleted from electoral rolls

12 Oct 2026 8:45 am
Riyadh airport attack: Indian national dies, EAM Jaishankar expresses grief

Indian national from Hyderabad, Mohammed Yusuf Ali, has died after being injured in the October 10 attack on Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport. The Indian Embassy is assisting his family with repatriation, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolence

12 Oct 2026 8:39 am
Delhi Metro shuts entry and exit at six stations amid Rahul Gandhis SC march

Entry and exit at six Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Patel Chowk, will remain closed from 6 am to 4 pm on October 12 due to security concerns amid Rahul Gandhis announced march to the Supreme Court. Interchange facilities will remain available

12 Oct 2026 8:32 am
Nepal flash flood sweeps away over 35 houses in Gorkha district

The district administration has urged people to stay alert and shift to safe places

12 Oct 2026 8:24 am
Four arrested over alleged assault during CJP protest in Delhi

The footage also shows a police personnel at the spot as the incident occurred

12 Oct 2026 8:21 am
CJP protest: Over 100 detained in Delhi as Supreme Court issues notice to Centre

This comes hours after the Supreme Court on Sunday directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained and asked them to ensure that Delhi Metro functions normally, and that there is no disruption to internet services, subject to law and order conditions

12 Oct 2026 8:18 am
Punjab woman arrested for allegedly sharing Army details with ISI

Suspect Gurnoor Sidhu, a resident of Faridkot, was arrested near an under-construction bridge on the Hussainiwala border road. She is currently being interrogated, police said

12 Oct 2026 8:15 am
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lung nodule discovery

The doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on my lung, he told the public during his weekly Sunday prayers in St Peters Square in Rome

12 Oct 2026 8:11 am
Pakistan declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid PTI march

The meeting comes amid an ongoing protest march by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi

12 Oct 2026 8:08 am
Jharkhand: Two killed in gas exposure at ESL Steel plant in Bokaro

An unfortunate incident involving gas exposure occurred in the plant in which an executive of the company and a business partner engineer lost their lives, an ESL spokesperson said

12 Oct 2026 8:04 am
Donald Trump calls for Zelenskyys replacement amid Russia diesel deal

Trump said Russia would supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and further shipments

12 Oct 2026 8:01 am
Freedom to walk a lot more

Now that obstruction-free footpaths have been recognised as a right, we may soon have more space than ever

12 Oct 2026 7:57 am
Be aware of road closures in city to prevent panic

This means there is less panic, less confusion, a relaxed mind means safer driving and one can follow rules rather than short cuts

12 Oct 2026 7:55 am
Jharkhand: Gas exposure kills two at ESL Steel plant in Bokaro

Two people, a company executive and a partner firm's engineer, died after a gas exposure incident at ESL Steel Limited's plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand. The company expressed condolences, pledged support to the families and announced an independent investigation into the incident

11 Oct 2026 11:32 pm
Pakistan issues emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid Imran Khan PTI protest

Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid protests by supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan and rising militant violence. President Asif Ali Zardari approved the move after talks collapsed, while the PTI condemned it as an undemocratic measure

11 Oct 2026 11:29 pm
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire; Moscow yet to confirm

Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it! Thank you for your attention to this matter, Trump wrote on Truth Social

11 Oct 2026 11:02 pm
Riyadh airport attack: Indian Embassy confirms death of one national

In an update posted on X, the Embassy said it was in touch with the victim's family and would provide all support to ensure the early repatriation of his mortal remains. The development comes after the Embassy said earlier on Sunday that 11 Indians were among those injured in the attack

11 Oct 2026 10:40 pm
UN migration agency reports 109 deaths in deadly boat capsizing off Djibouti

At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, died and 116 went missing after a boat carrying 305 people capsized off Djibouti en route to Yemen. The IOM said more than 80 people survived, while search and rescue operations continued amid growing concerns over the deadly migration route

11 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
Team India's bowlers strike early wickets; West Indies reach 84 runs in 10 overs

Team India's Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Naman Dhir have bagged one wicket each. Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav will continue their hunt for the first scalp.

11 Oct 2026 9:53 pm
Its difficult to know how good some of the Ranji players are

With Team India players hardly playing in domestic competitions, its hard to tell how good some cricketers are. This is noticeable when the leading run makers and wicket takers are picked for the country. They struggle to find their feet and some fade away quickly, while some still stay on the fringes but are not able to crack it

11 Oct 2026 9:27 pm
Watch: Aamir Khans niece shows bruises after being detained at CJP protest

Zayn Marie Khan, Aamir Khans niece, has shared a video showing painful bruises after being detained during a CJP protest in Mumbai. Her cousin, actor Imran Khan, and his girlfriend, Lekha Washington, were among those detained and later released. The demonstration was held over allegations of irregularities in voter-list revisions.

11 Oct 2026 8:59 pm
Delhi Police release video of informing Abhijeet Dipke of grandmothers death

The Delhi Police has released a video showing CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke being informed of his grandmothers death, saying he declined travel assistance. Dipke has disputed the polices account, alleging he was denied phone access and a call with his lawyer while in custody

11 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Watch: Amitabh Bachchan dons a colourful look to celebrate his 84th birthday

Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 84th birthday with fans. As the annual ritual, fans flooded the gates of his Mumbai house to catch a glimpse of the megastar. He thanked everyone with folded hands and a warm smile as people called out to send their wishes.

11 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
Rahul Gandhi announces October 12 march to Supreme Court, demands SIR halt

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a march to the Supreme Court on October 12 over alleged electoral malpractices, demanding an end to vote chori, a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

11 Oct 2026 8:00 pm
Abhishek Sharma completes half-century; Team India reach 125 runs in 10 overs

West Indies' Roston Chase bagged two wickets, whereas Shamar Joseph and Shamar Springer have claimed one wicket each. Keemo Paul and Gudakesh Motie are yet to claim any wickets

11 Oct 2026 7:59 pm
IND vs WI 3rd T20I: Shai Hope wins toss, elects to bowl first against Team India

The visitors have made two changes to their playing XI. Romario Shepherd will make way for Quentin Sampson, and Keemo Paul will come in place of Akeal Hosein

11 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
Sports News Today: Renshaw surpasses Kohli's record, Vinicius Junior's red card

Check out the latest sports news as Matt Renshaw surpasses Virat Kohli's Test record to Vinicius Junior's red card

11 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
What is the reason behind Nana Patekar's sudden death?

The autopsy report has confirmed that veteran actor Nana Patekar died of a heart attack at the age of 75. Despite 45 minutes of resuscitation efforts using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), he could not be revived.

11 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
The Dirty Picture 2: Ekta Kapoor confirms sequel to Vidya Balan's film

Ektaa Kapoor has officially confirmed the sequel to The Dirty Picture, the 2011 film starring Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi and Tusshar Kapoor. In a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, the producer revealed that she has a story to tell through the upcoming sequel.

11 Oct 2026 6:10 pm
'He is one of the best in the world...': Dwayne Bravo on Shai Hope

Shai Hope delivered a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 102 runs. Facing just 45 balls, he smashed six boundaries and nine maximums. With this, he also breached the 11,000-run mark in international cricket

11 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
Drishyam 3 star Shriya Saran ran out of cousin's wedding for RRR audition

Shriya Saran recalled that she was in the middle of her cousins wedding celebrations in Jaipur when she received a call asking her to audition for RRR the very next day. The Drishyam 3 actress said that the opportunity to work with SS Rajamouli again was worth it for her to leave the wedding midway.

11 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
CISF officer Akshay Badola secures second place in cybersecurity competition

CISF Assistant Commandant Akshay Badola secured second place in the Law Enforcement Agencies Capture the Flag (LEA CTF) 2.0 competition held in Kochi on October 9 and 10. Organised by Kerala Police and ISRA during c0c0n 2026, the event tested cybersecurity and digital investigation skills

11 Oct 2026 5:07 pm
Jammu flooding: Heavy rain inundates Bohri, Anand Nagar; daily life disrupted

Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Jammus Bohri and Anand Nagar areas, inundating homes and waterlogging roads. Jammu West MLA Arvind Gupta said the unexpected downpour caused extensive damage within two hours, but no loss of life was reported

11 Oct 2026 5:04 pm
Delhi CJP protest: 40,000 personnel, including troops from Naxal-hit areas

The Cockroach Janta Party alleged heavy security deployment in Delhi to curb protests, with co-convener Saurav Das claiming 40,000 personnel had been called in, including troops from Naxal-hit areas and Kashmir. He also alleged that party members phones were hacked or cloned

11 Oct 2026 4:49 pm
Delhi protest: Supreme Court directs authorities to ensure normal Metro services

Supreme Court has directed authorities to ensure normal Delhi Metro and railway operations, prevent unnecessary obstructions and follow legal procedures for detentions amid protest-related restrictions. It has also sought a compliance report by October 13 over alleged violation of its October 9 order

11 Oct 2026 4:31 pm
Did you know? Amitabh Bachchan once recorded special clip for THIS star's mother

Rajkummar Rao once shared a heartwarming anecdote about Amitabh Bachchan recording a special video for his late mother. While the gesture left a lasting impression on him, what eventually happened to the video remains unclear.

11 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
Mumbai Police arrest five for stealing MTNL copper cables worth Rs 30,000

Mumbai Police have arrested five people for allegedly stealing 12 metres of MTNL copper communication cable worth Rs 30,000 from beneath Kennedy Bridge near Grant Road. D B Marg Police recovered the stolen cable and said the accused were traced to Nagpada, Bandra and BKC

11 Oct 2026 4:09 pm
Sonali Bendre on hosting with Munawar Faruqui: 'Enjoyed listening to him'

Actress Sonali Bendre, who has returned to host the second season of Pati Patni Aur Panga, revealed that comedian Munawar Faruquis humour often makes her forget she is hosting the show, as she gets engrossed in enjoying his wit.

11 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
Delhi CJP protest: UN human rights' body expresses concern over mass detentions

The UN has expressed concern over mass detentions during a Gen Z-led protest in Delhi demanding electoral reforms and CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. It urged Indian authorities to respect peaceful assembly, release arbitrarily detained people and engage in dialogue

11 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
Shilpa Shettys emotional post for his late father on his 10th death anniversary

Shilpa Shetty revisited some cherished memories with her father by sharing a couple of throwback pictures on social media. She admitted that even after a decade, she misses him every single day.

11 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
Saudi airport Houthi attack: UN and EU leaders express shock as 12 killed

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and UK officials condemned a reported Houthi attack on Riyadh airport that killed 12 people and injured over 300, warning that strikes on civilian infrastructure risk escalating regional tensions

11 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
Dhruv Rathee claims kidnapping by plainclothes personnel before CEC protest

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has alleged that people in plain clothes took him from his Gurugram residence ahead of a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi. Rathee claimed he was held for around 2223 hours before being released late Saturday night

11 Oct 2026 3:05 pm
4 dead after tropical cyclone Isaias makes landfall in Florida amid flood threat

Post-tropical cyclone Isaias left at least four people dead after making landfall in Florida, damaging homes and cutting power to hundreds of thousands. Flooding and tornado threats persisted across the southeastern US as heavy rain threatened vulnerable mountain communities.

11 Oct 2026 2:39 pm
FIR filed against Imran Khan and others after being detained at Mumbai protest

Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against actor Imran Khan and others detained during a protest at August Kranti Maidan in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Partys demonstration in Delhi. The protest sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation

11 Oct 2026 2:16 pm
Pune: Man posing as Election Commission official cheats 80-year-old of Rs 5 lakh

An 80-year-old retired employee in Pune allegedly lost Rs 5 lakh after a fraudster posing as an Election Commission of India official asked him to update his voter card. Police said the accused used an APK file to access his mobile screen and compromise his banking credentials

11 Oct 2026 2:15 pm