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Italy protests: Indian Embassy issues advisory amid unrest

The Embassy of India in Italy has advised Indian nationals to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas and stay away from protest sites amid reports of unrest in Italian cities. It has also shared emergency contact numbers for Rome and Milan

19 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
Referee controversy continues; Sevilla complains, and Madrid attacks Tebas again

Sevilla expressed outrage over Arda Guler escaping a red card in Real Madrid's 4-1 victory, while Los Blancos continue their feud with La Liga chief Javier Tebas

19 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din 2026: Central Railway announces 26 special trains

The arrangements include additional passenger holding areas, shuttle bus services, ticketing facilities, medical assistance and enhanced security to ensure the smooth movement of devotees visiting Nagpur for the four-day event. Fourteen trains will also have temporary halts at Ajni station

19 Oct 2026 9:37 pm
Jantar Mantar case: Judicial custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka extended

Das and Ranka were among the 14 people detained on October 13 after they allegedly entered the protest site through private premises and obstructed police personnel from discharging their official duties

19 Oct 2026 9:33 pm
Daler Mehndi performs in a drunken state during Navratri event - watch video

Daler Mehndis performance at Uttarakhands Kunjapuri Mela was interrupted when Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal confronted him on stage and questioned his conduct during the Navratri event. Allegations are that the singer was intoxicated and lip-syncing during the event

19 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
Tiger Shroff firing: Vidyut Jammwal asks why no one stepped in to help

Vidyut Jammwal has expressed support for Tiger Shroff after shots were fired at the actor's car in Mumbai's Juhu area. He questioned why bystanders did not chase the attackers and urged Mumbai Police to ensure such an incident never happens again

19 Oct 2026 8:24 pm
UCL: PSG vs Barcelona fixture to proceed despite France security concerns

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirms PSG's Champions League match against Barcelona will go ahead as scheduled, despite recent nationwide riots and looting

19 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
Jailer 2 BO: Rajinikanth overtakes Coolie; earns over Rs 420 crore worldwide

Nelson Dilipkumar-directed Jailer 2 has grossed over Rs 424 crore worldwide in just four days of its release. The action-packed sequel has surpassed both the first film and Rajinikanths previous release Coolie.

19 Oct 2026 7:31 pm
Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi equals world record, sets new mixed team record

Asian Para Games: Indian archer Sheetal Devi matched the women's world record before pairing with Toman Kumar to set a new mixed team world mark

19 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
Kichcha Sudeep, wife Priya recreate special moment on 25th wedding anniversary

Actor Kichcha Sudeep and his wife Priya celebrated 25 years of marriage with an intimate ceremony at their Bengaluru residence. A clip from the celebration has gone viral, with the couple seen blushing while exchanging garlands in the presence of their friends and family.

19 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
Maharashtra: Two booked for smuggling liquor hidden inside motorcycles

The liquor was allegedly concealed inside the fuel tanks and seats of the two-wheelers and was discovered during a checkpoint operation near the Wainganga River on the Gadchiroli-Chandrapur road on Sunday

19 Oct 2026 6:17 pm
Suryaa teaser: Sunny Deol is father on a mission to uncover shocking truth

Sunny Deol takes on the role of a father seeking answers after a devastating loss in Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak. The teaser for the upcoming film was released on October 19, marking the actors 69th birthday. Have a look!

19 Oct 2026 6:05 pm
Ramesh Powar added to Men's selection team, Indian para athletes win 11 medals

Check out the latest sports news today, including Indian para athletes' medal haul of 11 medals on the opening day of the Para Asian Games in Japan

19 Oct 2026 5:59 pm
Tiger Shroff posed with kids hours before firing at his car in Juhu

Tiger Shroff was seen posing for pictures with fans, including children, at a Juhu football turf hours before the firing incident targeting his vehicle. Actress Jaswir Kaur praised his kindness, saying he left the ground with the love, respect and blessings of everyone

19 Oct 2026 5:43 pm
Ramesh Powar appointed to BCCI Mens Selection Committee; Ojha to chair panel

Ramesh Powar joins the BCCI Men's Selection Committee while Pragyan Ojha takes over as chairman, following Ajit Agarkar's successful tenure

19 Oct 2026 5:22 pm
Akshay Kumar meets CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to discuss Uttarakhands film policy

Akshay Kumar recently met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence. The actor and the CM reportedly spoke about Uttarakhands film policy during their interaction.

19 Oct 2026 5:09 pm
GMLR project: 183 metres of tunnel excavation completed; BMC chief visits site

The twin-tunnel section of the GMLR project will connect Dadasaheb Phalke Film City in Goregaon East with Amar Nagar in Mulund West, passing beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park, a statement said

19 Oct 2026 5:03 pm
When Deepika Padukone had to stitch Ranveer Singhs pants mid-party

During her appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, Deepika shared a hilarious incident while they were attending a music festival in Barcelona.The Piku actor shared that Ranveer was wearing a pair of loose pants, which gave way as he was dancing during the festival with his usual energy.

19 Oct 2026 5:01 pm
Polish PM Donald Tusk to visit India from October 21-23, hold talks with PM Modi

Modi and Tusk will hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on October 22 to review the full range of India-Poland relations. The two countries elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership during Modis visit to Poland in August 2024

19 Oct 2026 5:01 pm
French Open Super 750: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen lead Indian badminton challenge

Indian shuttlers led by PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Satwik-Chirag look to reverse recent form slumps at the USD 950,000 French Open Super 750

19 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
Jailer 2: Action director breaks silence on Mohanlals dupe controversy

Jailer 2 action director Chethan has clarified that Mohanlal himself performed the climax car scene, dismissing rumours that a body double was used. The response comes amid fan discussions over the Malayalam superstar's limited screen time and scenes reportedly cut from the film

19 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
Kangana Ranaut celebrates feminine energy on Navratri

Taking to Instagram, Kangana Ranaut shared behind-the-scenes (BTS) moments from the photoshoot and expressed her joy at wearing traditional attire that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage.

19 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
RAPO23: Riteish Deshmukh begins shooting for Telugu debut film in Hyderabad

Riteish Deshmukh has begun shooting for RAPO23 in Hyderabad, marking his Telugu film debut. Directed by actor Ram Pothineni, the psychological thriller features Deshmukh as the antagonist, with the films set reportedly designed to resemble a mental hospital

19 Oct 2026 4:40 pm
Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar attacks BJP over economic policies

Wadettiwar said rising prices of essential commodities and increasing household expenses had put pressure on family budgets. He alleged that the government had failed to prioritise the financial interests of ordinary citizens amid growing economic insecurity

19 Oct 2026 4:34 pm
BMC to digitise administrative ops, onboard 14,000 users to e-office system

The system will enable digital processing of files, correspondence, proposals and approvals, reducing the civic bodys dependence on physical paperwork

19 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
Kolkata stampede: Three Durga Puja committees issued fire safety notices

The notices were issued to Chetla Agrani, Ballygunge Cultural Association and Tridhara Sammilani after a high-level fire services team inspected major pandals and identified shortcomings in safety arrangements

19 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
IND W vs ZIM W: India Women aim for a clear sweep against Zimbabwe in Raipur

Smriti Mandhanas Indian team aims to complete a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe, powered by strong opening displays and rising star Niki Prasad

19 Oct 2026 4:31 pm
France violence: Protesters block Louvre Museum as unrest spreads

Around half a million people took to the streets across France to protest the surging cost of living, marking the culmination of four weeks of demonstrations that began with high school students demanding better conditions at their schools

19 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Rise and Fall 2: Manish Kashyap loses his cool, smashes door amid heated clash

Manish Kashyap lost his cool during a heated clash involving Sonam and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary on Rise and Fall 2. After Sonam called him ill-mannered, he smashed a door and stormed off. He later admitted his mistake, while Rishabh and Aarush Bhola buried the hatchet

19 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
Tiger Shroff firing case: Police nab three from Rajasthans Kota

Rajasthan Police and the Anti-Gangster Task Force have apprehended three accused from Kota railway station. The suspects were travelling on a train from Mumbai to Delhi. Further details about and the alleged motive are awaited

19 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
Student of the Year After Dark first look: Shanaya Kapoor sports frozen avatar

Shanaya Kapoor is set to make her OTT debut with Student of the Year: After Dark, a thriller competition series that gives Karan Johars campus franchise a darker twist. Directed by Reema Maya and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the series features Shanaya in a frozen first-look

19 Oct 2026 4:04 pm
Peaceful protests a fundamental right, but credentials must be checked: HC

A bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna directed the Maharashtra government to respond to petitions alleging illegal detention of people during recent protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai

19 Oct 2026 3:56 pm
Watch! Alia Bhatt poses with fans during Durga Puja visit in a pink saree

Alia Bhatt visited the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity pandal on Ashtami, dressed in a fuchsia pink saree. She sought blessings, greeted devotees and posed for pictures with fans. Her visit came days after husband Ranbir Kapoor also attended the celebrations

19 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Instead of cracking down on students, police should focus on criminals: Dipke

Commeting on a video of firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke wrote, This is what happens when the govt and police have their priorities completely misplaced

19 Oct 2026 3:09 pm
Smriti Irani teases Rohit Suchanti for not following her Instagram instructions

Smriti Irani had a hilarious response to Rohit Suchantis heartfelt appreciation post, calling him a gadha for not following her Instagram collaboration instructions. She joked that explaining the feature to him had turned her hair white

19 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
Parag Tyagi gets emotional remembering Shefali Jariwala during Durga Ashtami

Parag Tyagi remembered his late wife, Shefali Jariwala, on Durga Ashtami by sharing a throwback video of her performing Kanjak Puja during Navratri. Expressing his love for Shefali, whom he fondly called Pari, Parag hoped to celebrate the festival together again

19 Oct 2026 2:50 pm
Thane Coastal Road: Project reaches 45 pc completion as MMRDA erects 10 girders

The 13.45-km, six-lane, access-controlled corridor will connect NH-3 and NH-48 at Kharegaon Toll Naka with Gaimukh. Once completed, the road is expected to provide an alternative to Ghodbunder Road

19 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
Sanjay Raut targets CM Fadnavis over shootings, murders and kidnapping in Mumbai

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has demanded regime change in Maharashtra, criticising Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the state's law and order situation. Citing the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff, shootings, murders and kidnappings, Raut called on the government to take responsibility

19 Oct 2026 2:39 pm
Sourav Ganguly offers prayers to Goddess Durga on occasion of Maha Ashtami

It's the time of Durga Puja, Maha Ashtami. It is a big puja occasion for the Bengalis, for us. So today is the day of Ashtami; the puja has just happened, said Sourav Ganguly

19 Oct 2026 2:33 pm
How vaping nicotine changed singer Selena Gomezs voice permanently

Selena Gomez has revealed that nicotine vaping changed her voice as she urged fans to stay away from the habit. Addressing criticism of her voice, the singer said she had quit vaping but admitted that giving up nicotine was difficult

19 Oct 2026 2:30 pm
Student alleges Nagpur professor sent inappropriate messages, probe launched

A Nagpur-based Univesrity has placed a professor on forced leave and formed a high-powered committee to investigate allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a former female student and encouraged her to follow Islamic practices

19 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Two arrested for alleged murder of SPO in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two men in connection with the alleged murder of SPO Bashir Ahmed in Kishtwar. The officer went missing on October 15, and his body was found buried in a forest pit the next day. Police recovered his service weapon and are continuing the investigation

19 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
Video: Lawrence Bishnoi aide Anil Pandit was in touch with suspect, say cops

Speaking to reporters on Monday aftrenoon, Kota SP Tejaswani Gautam said the suspects were identified as Rehan, alias Sukka, from Sonipat in Haryana; Hritik Kurmi, alias Roshan, from Begusarai in Bihar, who had been living in Mumbai for the past few years; and a minor

19 Oct 2026 2:07 pm
Delhi Customs seize 3.2 kg gold worth Rs 4.03 crore from Dubai passenger

Delhi Customs seized 3.2 kg of gold rods worth approximately Rs 4.03 crore from a passenger arriving from Dubai on October 19. Officers found the gold concealed inside a floor spring in his baggage. A case has been registered under the Customs Act, 1962, and an investigation is underway

19 Oct 2026 1:42 pm
Amritsar police seize 10 pistols and 1.022 kg heroin, three accused arrested

Punjab Police arrested three people in Amritsar and seized 10 pistols and 1.022 kg of heroin, DGP Gaurav Yadav said. Preliminary investigations suggest links with foreign-based smugglers. An FIR has been registered, and police are tracing the network's wider connections

19 Oct 2026 1:40 pm
Latur civic body cracks down on water theft, cuts off 34 illegal connections

Latur civic authorities have disconnected 34 unauthorised water connections along the Manjara dam supply pipeline amid drought concerns. A joint team of civic, revenue and police officials also seized pipes used for illegal extraction and warned of strict action against unauthorised pumping

19 Oct 2026 1:38 pm
Tiger Shroff firing case: Suspects were planning to reach Nepal via Delhi, held

The suspects were allegedly attempting to flee to Nepal after boarding the Pune-Jaipur train at Surat, sources said, adding that acting on information shared by Mumbai Police, Kota City Police intercepted them before they could continue their journey

19 Oct 2026 1:37 pm
BJP veteran L K Advani discharged from Apollo Hospital in Delhi

BJP veteran L K Advani, 98, was discharged from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi on Monday after his condition improved. Admitted on October 16 with a chest infection, the former deputy prime minister had been under medical observation, including in the ICU, where he was stable

19 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Imran Khan leave India notice: Bombay HC to hear actor's plea on Oct 26

A bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna fixed the hearing date on Monday after senior counsel Venkatesh Dhond, appearing for Khan, sought an urgent hearing

19 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
Central Railway commissions first phase of KalyanKasara third line

Central Railway has commissioned the 13.53-km third railway line between Kasara and Khardi after receiving clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety. The first phase of the KalyanKasara expansion project is expected to ease congestion and improve local, express and freight train operations

19 Oct 2026 12:56 pm