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The plea was taken up after CJP co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka sought an urgent hearing, despite the High Court being closed for the Dussehra break

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and Tata Sons chief N Chandrasekaran in Mumbai before heading to Jamnagar. His itinerary includes Reliance's giant oil refinery, Vantara and clean energy giga factories, highlighting India-US cooperation in energy and manufacturing

Four people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, including two in Kyiv and an elderly couple in Kharkiv. Attacks damaged homes, energy facilities and transport infrastructure, prompting emergency power cuts in Kyiv as US envoy Steve Witkoff travelled to Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin

US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St Petersburg to meet Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war after talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Oslo. Trump is pressing Kyiv to reach a deal, but Moscow and Kyiv remain far apart on settlement terms as fighting continues

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh alleged that the scheme had not been effectively implemented for two years and that funds allocated in previous years had remained unutilised

A Bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana stayed the investigation into the FIR registered by the Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) for seven days, allowing the petitioners to approach the High Court's Division Bench and seek interim relief

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on Rahul Gandhis latest foreign trip, telling reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, I am not a travel agent. He added that everyone has their own reasons, leaving the Congress leaders travel plans unexplained

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after an alleged targeted car attack near her office in Wangaratta. Her condition is stable. A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges, while police investigate possible motives amid concerns over rising threats against politicians

The explosion occurred around 2.30 am on the fourth floor of a building on Jarmia Road, within the limits of Pulakeshinagar police station. A fire broke out following the explosion, prompting fire personnel to rush to the spot and extinguish the blaze

Megan Thee Stallion has picked Priyanka Chopra Jonas as her choice for an honorary Victorias Secret Angel. The rapper praised the actors beauty, saying she would love to see her walk the iconic runway

According to Sacnilk, Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has earned Rs 3.13 crore in advance bookings, excluding blocked seats. The Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer epic has already sold 86,187 tickets across 3,537 shows in 104 cities.

Rubio's visit comes a day after he described India as a crude oil refining superpower and called for the country to process more Venezuelan crude oil

Jailer 2 screenings have been halted at York Cinemas in Canada after the exhibitor claimed it did not receive valid KDMs from distributors Shloka Entertainments and Prathyangira Cinemas. The development comes as Rajinikanth's film crosses Rs 500 crore worldwide

After Jasmeet K. Reen reportedly exited The Royals Season 2 shortly after filming began, Mitakshara Kumar took over the directorial duties. Now, a fresh report says Kumar has also stepped away, with Tanuj Chopra set to take charge.

Yim Siwan wants to move away from playing wealthy characters and return to more grounded roles after Love in Disguise. The South Korean actor said he hopes his next character will be a not-so-rich person from a humble background after portraying a conglomerate heir in the drama

According to the Congress, students raised concerns about a decline in the quality of teaching and mentorship, along with delays in receiving refunds from the institute's management

The Delhi High Court has agreed to urgently hear a plea by Cockroach Janta Party activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka seeking release from custody in the Jantar Mantar trespassing case. Their judicial custody is due to end on October 21

Addressing claims about his role in Jailer 2 climax scene, Joby Kodakara said his face was not shown anywhere. The controversy caught attention after Joby shared pics of himself dressed in Mohalal's look from the film on its release day.

Anita Kanwal has hit back at reports claiming she is facing a financial crisis. The actress said her six-month-old interview was sensationalised, making it seem like she was seeking financial help. She clarified that she is financially fine and securing her future

French PM Sebastien Lecornu has vowed a massive police deployment ahead of fresh protests following violent unrest over rising living costs. Authorities have imposed curfews, arrested suspects and launched investigations, while lawmakers examine possible intelligence and policing failures

The UN warns global temperatures could rise 2.6C by 2100 even if countries meet their climate pledges, while current policies could lead to 2.8C warming. With emissions near record levels, the report urges urgent cuts ahead of COP31 to limit worsening climate impacts

Michael Douglas has revealed that he wanted his Marvel character Hank Pym to be killed off after Ant-Man and the Wasp, but the studio did not let him exit the franchise. The actor joked that he should have read the fine print before signing up for the superhero films

Ethan Hawke has revealed that he once expected Training Day to lead to more action films and believed he would star in more comedies. The 55-year-old actor said he pursued The Weight because he wanted to lead an action film before feeling too old for the role

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to attend the BJPs Uttar Pradesh State Executive meeting on October 3031 as the party steps up preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. The meeting is expected to focus on organisational readiness, election strategy

Fans can catch Ramayana: Part One at unusual hours, with a 6 am screening listed at Miraj Cinemas in Goregaon, Mumbai. Several theatres have also listed 11:59 pm shows. To note, ticket prices for film soaring as high as Rs 2770 in Mumbai

Kim Kardashian shared a carousel of photos and videos on Instagram, revealing her Halloween transformation. She recreated North's striking look from the promotional campaign of her debut EP, N0rth4evr.

At least 17 people were injured after a passenger bus travelling from Pechound to Ramnagar plunged into a deep gorge at Gulli Gala in Udhampur on Wednesday. Eight passengers were critically injured. Local volunteers launched rescue efforts, while Jitendra Singh assured administrative assistance

The CBI team has reached Mansa, Punjab, to investigate the October 13 murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. The agency has collected case documents from local police following the state governments decision to transfer the probe amid demands from Jhotas family for an independent investigation

Donald Trump expressed confidence that negotiations with New Delhi would lead to an agreement, although he did not disclose the remaining issues or provide a timeline for its conclusion

PM Modi expressed gratitude for the dedication of police personnel and highlighted their role in responding to emergencies and ensuring public safety

Renuka Shahane recalled on Kon Honar Crorepati how Madhuri Dixit reacted when she learnt about her relationship with Ashutosh Rana. Madhuri asked if Renuka was sure about him. Renuka also joked that Ashutosh was afraid of her

Earlier today, Ektaa Kapoor also bid goodbye to the iconic show with an emotional post on social media.

Despite the weekday dip in footfalls, Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 has maintained a steady run, collecting Rs 541 crore worldwide so far. The Dusshera holiday has further boosted its box-office run. Check detailed box office report!

Himachal Pradeshs Kumar sets new Games record in the mens T47 high jump to clinch his second gold medal a day after winning the long jump title

My pet event is club throw, this [discus] is my second event. This time I am participating in both the events, discus throw and club throw, said Soorma.

The weather department has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts

Sprinter Sharma, who won gold in 200m event with a Games record of 24.80 seconds, says her success came despite lack of proper diet and limited recovery time after heats; Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m event

Ram Gopal Varma's Police Company, starring Harshvardhan Rane as Mumbai encounter cop Daya Nayak, will release in cinemas on June 4, 2027. The crime drama features Fardeen Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Paresh Rawal, and is inspired by true events and real-life characters

From a career in technology to creating history in para-sports, Prachis remarkable success is an inspiring testament to perseverance, sporting excellence and the transformative impact of sustained athlete development.

Another parent, who wished to remain anonymous, felt the shortened format left players with little scope to stage a comeback

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh revealed their second daughters name as Devi Padukone Singh on Dussehra. Bipasha Basu reacted to the announcement, recalling how Deepika had once told her she loved the name Devi, which is also the name of Bipashas daughter

In reply, St Joseph chased down the target of 58, for the loss of two wickets, in just 8.3 overs. Sahas Wadkar top-scored with 27

Ajay Singh and Dhanush Nadar netted a goal each for the Marold outfit, while Calvin Creado got the lone goal for the Juhu side

Powar was head coach of the India womens team apart from coaching Mumbai and Gujarat in domestic cricket

Former skipper Sunil Gavaskar backs Indias top four batters to score heavily in New Zealand, provided weather conditions are favourable; warns that overcast skies and swing could test technique and resilience of visitors

South Africa declared their first innings on 425-9. Australia were 3-1 at stumps after Rabada had Nic Maddinson caught at third slip for a duck with the fourth ball of the Australian innings

This was wicketkeeper-batter Akashs fourth ton in 14 first-class games, while Test batter Sarfaraz registered his 18th ton in 65 ties

German clubs veteran forward Serge says teammates will try to compensate for the void left by Frenchmans suspension by working harder in attack against Arsenal

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is Portugal's all-time top goalscorer and record appearance-maker in men's international football

Because they drift independently through the cosmos without a host star, fading slowly into darkness, researchers described them as kind of goth