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Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, with winds of up to 140 kmph, heavy rain and a possible storm surge. Odisha has shut schools in six districts, banned fishing and deployed rescue teams

Fresh off her French Open runner-up finish, PV Sindhu leads India at the Hylo Open 2026 in Germany, alongside men's singles star Lakshya Sen

Religious authority is greater than political power. Governing the state by bowing before saints is our tradition, Shinde said after paying obeisance to Lord Trimbakeshwar and Godavari Mata and greeting saints and religious leaders who had arrived from across the country

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Yavatmal on Tuesday and Wednesday, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds. Wardha and Nagpur are under yellow alerts for Wednesday and Thursday, while Gondia is also likely to experience similar weather conditions on both days

Devdutt Padikkal struck a spectacular 199 to steer India A to 488/8 on Day 3, establishing a commanding 288-run lead against New Zealand A after an early collapse

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is closely monitoring changes in the path and intensity of Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Although West Bengal is unlikely to face a direct impact, the system is expected to bring fresh spells of rain and gusty winds to several parts of the state

Heavy Northeast monsoon rain has triggered a red alert in Kodaikanal, flooding over 20 homes and disrupting tourism and livelihoods. Residents fear a cracked 30-year-old bridge could cut off 600700 families, while Vaigai Dam in Theni has reached the 50-foot mark

Three Palestinians, including a seven-year-old girl, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displaced persons camp in southern Gaza. Gaza's civil defence reported 11 deaths and 50 injuries from Israeli fire and airstrikes in 24 hours, as military activity continued despite the ceasefire

According to preliminary information, smoke and flames were noticed coming from the bus while it was heading towards Swargate. The driver acted promptly and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road

A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting an 18-year-old woman and attempting to lift her near Samarth Dairy in Punes Katraj area on October 24. The womans cries for help alerted locals, who allegedly caught and assaulted the accused before police arrived

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the Maharashtra government had challenged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), alleging that its regulations encroached upon the powers of the state government

The Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed four Houthi ballistic missile launchers, a depot and tunnels in Yemen as the Houthis claimed a fresh attack on Riyadh airport. Saudi air defences have intercepted missiles amid escalating attacks, flight disruptions and heightened regional security concerns

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is visiting South Korea to strengthen maritime cooperation and promote Indias shipbuilding potential. He urged Indian professionals to share Korean expertise and support the VOYAGES framework as India targets a place among the worlds top five shipbuilding nations by 2047

The forum, being hosted under India's chairship, brings together representatives of BRICS member and partner countries to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and discuss people-centric development

Several people, including Congress workers and security personnel, were injured after five vehicles in Rahul Gandhis convoy collided with an ambulance on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradeshs Sultanpur district on October 26

The case stemmed from comments Gandhi allegedly made during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly election campaign in Bengaluru. He had criticised the BJP's claims of promoting clean politics while referring to Shah as a person accused in a murder case

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh shared media reports on X highlighting rising food prices and the impact of inflation on household budgets

The IMD has warned that Cyclone Arnab could intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm before crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Winds may reach 125 kmph, with gusts up to 140 kmph, while coastal areas face extremely heavy rainfall and disaster officials urge caution

Thick smoke was seen billowing from Delhis North Block on Monday, October 26, prompting Delhi Fire Services to dispatch six fire tenders after receiving a call at 11.10 am. A police officer said ongoing repair work may have caused a minor fire

Jordanian security forces have arrested three suspects over a shooting at St Georges Greek Orthodox Church in Karak that killed nine people and injured 25. Authorities said the suspects were wounded during an armed clash, as the government vowed accountability and mourned the victims

Taking to X, Modi described Lula's victory as remarkable and said he looked forward to working closely with the Brazilian leader to expand cooperation between the two countries

Foreign delegations from BRICS member and partner countries arrived at Parliament in New Delhi on October 26 for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also attended the meeting, which focuses on parliamentary cooperation and people-centric development

Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature of October at 16.2 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the IMD forecasting clear skies and a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Delhis AQI stood at 176, while Mumbai recorded 114 amid hazy conditions

The disturbance apparently followed a clash between two groups of transgender persons in Shivaji Nagar area three days ago over a demand of customary gifts, police said.

Without naming any country, the IAF chief also deliberated on the fast-evolving geopolitical upheavals in the region

A massive fire broke out at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station around 10.30 pm on Sunday, October 25, gutting around 40 shops selling food supplies, dry fruits and blankets. The blaze was brought under control at 3.15 am on Monday, with no casualties reported

A Pakistani fishing boat was also seized during the operation, the official added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Reserve Bank of Indias R169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar

He outlined the agencys roadmap, which includes a 2000-acre dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) complex at Kulasekarapattinam in Tuticorin district.

Kharge alleged that the RSS and BJPs ideology was deepening divisions in the country

The escalation follows a Friday gun attack in Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others.

A new study estimates that snakebites cause between 2.1 million and 7 million cases of envenoming globally each year, with annual deaths potentially ranging from 274,000 to 513,000. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for an estimated 45 per cent of fatalities, highlighting the need for better access to anti-venom

Living in this city may seem like an increasingly fraught exercise, but it can be managed with a little bit of planning

India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at Samvidhan Sadan on October 26 and 27. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend, while Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has held talks with Russian delegation head Vyacheslav Volodin on parliamentary cooperation and counterterrorism

From car-pooling, to planting some greenery in building compounds, every little effort adds up to collective.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won the 2026 presidential runoff with 51.78 per cent of valid votes, defeating Liberal Party candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The result marks a comeback for Lula, who trailed in the first round

Says move will curb black-market sales, ensure transparency in distribution amid water cuts

Nepal plans to expand flood early warning systems across six river basins and lower water levels in four high-risk glacial lakes following devastating August floods. The disaster reportedly killed around 1,500 people, left more than 5,000 missing and caused an estimated USD 1.81 billion in damage

In-form keeper-batter Anand insists his focus is on team goals and not personal milestones as Mumbai eye third straight win, hosting Haryana at MCA-BKC

A BJP state working committee member has filed a complaint against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at Patna's Kotwali police station over his remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father at a Congress event. The complainant has sought an investigation into the statement and its context

The contingent also crossed the 100-medal mark for the second consecutive edition, underlining Indias growing presence in para-sports

Willow talk from Dr Shashi Tharoor, author Rahul Bhattacharya, and journalist Ayaz Memon took an audience beyond runs, wickets, and catches at the south Mumbai venue not far away from the Wankhede and Brabourne Stadiums on Saturday

Two people died after slabs of a building collapsed during construction at Milan Garden in Harsh Vihar, northeast Delhi, on Sunday evening. Rescue teams from the Delhi Fire Service, police, NDRF and Civil Defence pulled the victims from the debris and rushed them to a hospital, where they were declared dead

Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, said that although the cyclone is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall, strong winds and extremely heavy downpours, particularly in the southern districts

Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a scintillating 126, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma struck an unbeaten 106 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second women's ODI here on Sunday.

Released by Jarange on Thursday, the audio clip purportedly features a conversation between BJP functionaries about a payment of Rs 500 crore to the activist through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

The IMD has issued a pre-cyclone watch for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha, forecasting that a Bay of Bengal depression could intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the coast on October 28 with winds of up to 125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph

Harmanpreet scored 126 runs off 121 deliveries, including 15 boundaries. Deepti remained unbeaten on 106 runs, hitting 15 fours during her stay at the crease

The phased transition will see Air India Express begin operating four daily domestic flights from NMIA in December 2026, followed by selected international services from January 2027. IndiGo, meanwhile, plans to commence international operations from NMIA in February 2027

Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan struck an unbeaten 96-run partnership to guide India A to 106/2 on Day 2 after New Zealand A built a 204-run first-innings lead