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Rahul Gandhi, Kharge, Vijay and Omar Abdullah wish citizens on Diwali

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended Diwali greetings, wishing people happiness, peace and prosperity while emphasising harmony, equality, goodwill and the triumph of good over evil

8 Nov 2026 10:49 pm
Aramco building damaged in Riyadh after Saudi Arabia intercepts incoming missile

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted incoming ballistic and cruise missiles targeting Riyadh and other regions on Sunday, with falling debris damaging a building belonging to state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco in the capital's King Abdullah Financial District.

8 Nov 2026 8:30 pm
Pune: Man throws acidat friend after argument, six-year-old among four injured

Police registered a case against the suspect for causing hurt using acid, acts endangering human life and other offences. The accused has been arrested and is currently in judicial custody, the police official said

8 Nov 2026 8:04 pm
Israel's Katz calls for unity amid Iran war, warns of nuclear threat

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Sunday reiterated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for national unity amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, warning that Tehran's nuclear ambitions pose a serious threat to Israel's security.

8 Nov 2026 7:40 pm
Iran claims US strategy against Tehran has failed, issues fresh warning

Iran's Armed Forces on Sunday warned the United States against continuing its hostile policies towards the Islamic Republic, asserting that any power confronting Tehran would ultimately face collapse and disintegration.

8 Nov 2026 6:35 pm
Salman Khan gets emotional as Mohit Chauhan sings Salim Khan's song

On the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20, Salman Khan was seen getting emotional as singer Mohit Chauhan paid a moving tribute to his father and legendary writer Salim Khan. The actor was in tears as the singer sang a song written by the lyricist

8 Nov 2026 5:59 pm
KEM Hospital saves 700-gram premature baby after five-month battle in NICU

The newborn battled several life-threatening complications during his prolonged hospital stay and required intensive medical care and respiratory support

8 Nov 2026 5:48 pm
CM Fadnavis announces borewell relaxation after Diwali visit to farmer's home

CM Fadnavis also announced a temporary relaxation of restrictions on borewell digging, allowing local farmers to dig borewells until December 15 to protect their orchards from the ongoing water shortage

8 Nov 2026 5:18 pm
OP Rajbhar accuses late Mulayam Singh Yadav for firing on kar sevaks

Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar has accused former chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav of being reponsible for the firing on the kar sevak's during the ram janmabhoomi movement, saying he said it himself in the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assembly.

8 Nov 2026 4:49 pm
Diwali 2026: BTS V wishes Indian fans, expresses curiosity about the festival

BTS V sent his Indian fans into a frenzy by wishing them on the occasion of Diwali. The K-pop star expressed curiosity about the festival when he was informed about the occasion before extending his wishes in Hindi. He also reacted to an AI image of the boyband in desi outfits

8 Nov 2026 4:14 pm
Nine, including senior citizens, rescued after building slab collapse in Thane

Fire brigade personnel, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management staff, the Thane Disaster Response Force and Vartak Nagar police jointly carried out the rescue operation

8 Nov 2026 3:59 pm
Hrithik Roshan joins Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian at LACMA Art and Film Gala

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan was recently seen attending the 2026 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles alongside notable Hollywood stars. He became the first Indian actor to attend the prestigious event

8 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
Diwali 2026: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal reveal son Vihaan's face

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have treated fans with a special surprise on Diwali 2026 by revealing their son, Vihaan's face on the occasion. This comes exactly a year after the couple welcomed the baby boy on November 7, 2025

8 Nov 2026 3:41 pm
Banner offers reward for information on four terrorists wanted in Srinagar

A banner was seen on a wall in Lal Chowk of Srinagar asking information about four terrorists, who are linked to killing a cop and the informant would be rewarded handsomely.

8 Nov 2026 2:45 pm
NZ A vs IND A Test: Prasidh Krishna shines, Bumrah returns as India dominate

Prasidh Krishna removed both New Zealand A openers after India A declared on a massive 464/5 on Day 2 of the third four-day unofficial Test in Lincoln

8 Nov 2026 2:19 pm
Modi praises Fadnavis for celebrating Diwali with drought-hit farmers in Nagpur

PM Modi said the chief minister's initiative reflected the compassion with which the NDA government in Maharashtra was working to support farmers and safeguard their well-being

8 Nov 2026 2:08 pm
Thane: Three arrested as police crack 12 burglary cases in Bhiwandi

According to police, the accused allegedly worked in collusion with a key accomplice who travelled from Uttar Pradesh to Maharashtra to carry out burglaries across Bhiwandi city. A search is underway to trace the main accused, a police official said

8 Nov 2026 1:55 pm
Janhvi Kapoor says mother Sridevi saw 'potential' in her after nose job done

Janhvi Kapoor recently revealed her mother Sridevi's reaction to her nose job. The actress revealed how the late actress saw 'potential' in her after sshe got her cosmetic surgery done

8 Nov 2026 1:41 pm
Gopal Shetty slams BMC, BJP leadership over demolition of 27 Borivali homes

Describing the demolition drive conducted on November 4 as a mockery of democracy, Shetty also criticised the local BJP leadership for allegedly failing to support the affected families

8 Nov 2026 1:12 pm
ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup: Rajat Patidar withdraws; Rinku Singh new vice captain

Rinku Singh has been appointed India A vice-captain for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup after Rajat Patidar withdrew due to injury management, with Ayush Badoni joining the squad

8 Nov 2026 12:57 pm
Saudi-Yemen tensions escalate as Houthis claim attacks on oil facilities

Yemen's Houthis claim six missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities, Riyadh airport and military sites, alleging casualties among Saudi troops. The claims remain unverified. Meanwhile, Yemen's government has urged Lebanon to prevent alleged Hezbollah support for the group

8 Nov 2026 12:47 pm
Palghar man allegedly kills roommate after fight over kitchen chores, utensils

The incident took place in the Boisar area on Saturday night. The two men, identified as Dhananjay Sahani, 29, and Chottelal Saini, 28, worked as painters and shared a rented room in Mahavir Nagar

8 Nov 2026 12:32 pm
Tanvi Patri sets 2028 Olympic goal after historic Youth Olympics silver medal

Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri targets the 2028 Olympic Games after clinching a historic silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar

8 Nov 2026 12:31 pm
Fire breaks out at Thane society, four injured; two residents rescued

The fire broke out in the corridor on the seventh floor of the A Wing of Aravali Hills Society, a ground-plus-seven-storey residential building in the Kasarvadavali area. The Thane Municipal Corporation received information about the incident at around 12.20 am.

8 Nov 2026 12:12 pm
Nitesh Tiwari thinks The Odyssey was inspired by Ramayana

Ramayana director Nitesh Tiwari has reacted to the comparisons between Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and the epic. The filmmaker acknowledged that there are similarities between the two

8 Nov 2026 12:06 pm
Narendra Modi ki aukaat nahi: Dipke takes swipe at PM during Kochi rally

Dipke accused the Prime Minister of compromising India's interests in its trade and diplomatic relationship with Washington. He also questioned the government's response to young people protesting against the electoral roll revision exercise.

8 Nov 2026 12:01 pm
Rohit Pawar calls Maharashtra's Rs 30,000 crore drought aid demand inadequate

During a visit to Shivani Lakh village in Ausa tehsil of Latur district, the Karjat-Jamkhed MLA reviewed drought-affected areas and criticised the state government's response to the agrarian crisis

8 Nov 2026 11:54 am
Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari extend warm wishes on Diwali

Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Nitin Gadkari and others extended Diwali 2026 greetings, wishing citizens happiness, prosperity, peace and good health while highlighting values of unity, harmony and positivity

8 Nov 2026 11:32 am
Ramayana: Sunny Deol says Ranbir-starrer is better than any Hollywood film

Bollywood star Sunny Deol is extremely proud of his film Ramayana: Part 1. Sunny, who plays Lord Hanuman, took to Instagram and shared a video urging audiences to watch the film, saying it has been made exceptionally well and is no less than any Hollywood film

8 Nov 2026 11:30 am
Cameron Bancroft eager to move on following new Sandpaper gate claims

Western Australia coach Beau Casson says Cameron Bancroft wants his bat to do the talking after Usman Khawaja's autobiography reignited the 2018 ball-tampering debate

8 Nov 2026 11:25 am
Maharashtra minister urges well-off farmers to return Rs 5,000 drought relief

The government recently announced an advance payment of Rs 5,000 for eligible farmers in drought-affected areas ahead of Diwali. As of November 5, more than Rs 4,372 crore had been transferred to over 87 lakh farmers under the relief programme

8 Nov 2026 11:21 am
Kandivali chain snatching: Two arrested for robbing 76-year-old woman

The complainant was returning home after shopping on Tuesday when an unidentified man allegedly followed her into her residential building and snatched her gold chain on the second floor

8 Nov 2026 11:06 am
Japan earthquake: 5.7-magnitude quake hits central region, injures at least 24

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan's Shizuoka region early Sunday, injuring at least 24 people, damaging shops and disrupting train services, including Shinkansen bullet trains. No tsunami warning was issued. A separate 4.3-magnitude quake hit Kumamoto later

8 Nov 2026 10:55 am
Diwali wishes to everyone: PM Modi extends festive greetings to nation

Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister shared his wishes with citizens and greeted people celebrating the festival across India

8 Nov 2026 10:53 am
Lionel Messi secures second consecutive MLS Golden Boot with 26 goals

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi clinched his second straight MLS Golden Boot after netting 26 goals in the 2026 regular season, leading his club into the playoffs

8 Nov 2026 10:40 am
Mumbai weather: Colaba records 36.6 deg C, AQI at 129 amid hot, humid conditions

According to the temperature observations for November 8, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 25.6 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz registered 22.4 degrees Celsius

8 Nov 2026 10:21 am
JNU rusticates four students after violent altercation leaves four injured

The incident took place around 3 pm on November 5 in room 119 of the Barak Hostel on campus.

8 Nov 2026 9:44 am
Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz, claims IRGC

Both vessels had turned off navigation and GPS systems and were burning following the explosions, it added.

8 Nov 2026 9:34 am
NZ vs IND 2nd ODI: Gurnoor Brar's brilliance to the four!

Pacer Gurnoor Brars four-wicket burst restricts New Zealand to 134 after which visitors struggle too, collapsing to 113-7, before rain intervention ensures Shubman Gill & Co win by four runs via DLS method to take 2-0 series lead

8 Nov 2026 9:25 am
NZ vs IND | The bounce and pace really helped me: Gurnoor Brar

In India the pitches are quite flat. But here, theres that extra bounce. So I was just bowling to my strengths, he said.

8 Nov 2026 9:23 am
Jaiswal smashes back-to-back tons against NZ A

Play was called off after rain lashed the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in the 70th over. Sai Sudharsan and captain Dhruv Jurel were unbeaten on 77 and 12 respectively.

8 Nov 2026 9:22 am
IPL 2027: Hardik set for PBKS switch; MI to trade Arshdeep

The deal will, however, require ratification from the BCCI before it is officially confirmed.

8 Nov 2026 9:22 am
Matt Damon's wife Luciana attended 2024 Oscars Party days after brain surgery

Matt Damon has revealed that his wife, Luciana Barroso, underwent brain surgery following a brain aneurysm just days before making a surprise appearance at the 2024 Oscars celebrations

8 Nov 2026 9:21 am
India will struggle to find a match-winner like Shami Paras Mhambrey

Shami finished his Test career with 229 wickets in 64 matches. The Bengal pacer also claimed 206 wickets in 108 ODIs and 27 wickets in 25 T20Is.

8 Nov 2026 9:21 am
All of us knew: Aussie Khawaja opens up on Sandpapergate

All relevant information has been properly considered, and we remain comfortable with the findings of our inquiry.

8 Nov 2026 9:20 am
Need to use confidence from Roma win vs Villa Michael Carrick

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick believes momentum from impressive midweek UCL victory will help snap six-match winless run in EPL on Sunday

8 Nov 2026 9:19 am
The Batman Part II: Scarlett Johansson says her role was 'hard to crack'

Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson has opened up about her role in the upcoming DC film The Batman: Part II, stating that it has pushed her outside her comfort zone and spurred a lot of existential angst

8 Nov 2026 9:18 am
Carlos Alcaraz enters Paris Masters semis for first time

Alcaraz was match point down in the second set at 5-3 and 5-4, saving the second with a forehand pass. He finally won 6-7 (10), 7-5, 6-3.

8 Nov 2026 9:17 am
Respect the team: Ferrari boss to Hamilton, Leclerc

They are two competitors with a fighting spirit, but they need to respect each other. And mainly, they need to respect the brand, and the team. I think the message to them, said a stern Vasseur.

8 Nov 2026 9:16 am
'Mogging' takes over social media, named Collins Dictionary's word of the year

Mogging mogs every other word out there by becoming the 2026 Word of the Year

8 Nov 2026 9:16 am