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Goalie Pathak returns to India squad for Asian Champions Trophy

Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China and Bangladesh are the other teams that will feature in the tournament, with India playing against each one of them in a single round-robin format

14 Oct 2026 10:05 am
F1 set to return to Africa with Rwanda Grand Prix from early 2030s

Rwandan President Paul Kagame said at a launch event in Kigali that it was a milestone for the entire continent

14 Oct 2026 9:54 am
Ranvir Shorey faces death threats for criticising the CJP protest

Ranvir Shorey recently took to social media to share that he has been receiving death threats after he criticised the ongoing protests led by the CJP. The actor also tagged Mumbai police and said that he has even filed a complaint

14 Oct 2026 9:48 am
To beat India here, you have to win both Powerplays: WI coach Sammy

Sammy said his side had repeatedly been forced to recover from expensive Powerplays while bowling

14 Oct 2026 9:47 am
CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka sent to five-day judicial custody

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody and lodged in Tihar Jail after allegedly breaching barricades and trespassing at Jantar Mantar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the Centre, alleging an attempt to suppress dissent

14 Oct 2026 9:46 am
Drishyam 3 boc day 12: Ajay Devgn film nears Rs 350 crore mark in India

Ajay Devgn's Drishyam: The Conclusion earned Rs 8.50 crore on day 12 across 14,832 shows, witnessing a 41% increase over Monday's Rs 6.25 crore. With this, the film's total net collection stands at Rs 323.50 crore.

14 Oct 2026 9:42 am
Bernie Sanders accuses Elon Musk of using wealth to influence US politics

US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised Elon Musk over reported spending of USD 366 million to support Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Sanders accused the billionaire of using his wealth to influence American politics and called for an end to oligarchy

14 Oct 2026 9:29 am
US adults could receive USD 5,000 if Republicans secure Congress control

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his promise to give USD 5,000 to every adult American if Republicans secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. He presented the proposed payout as a direct outcome of Republican economic policies

14 Oct 2026 9:25 am
Teenager dead, 24 injured in explosion near Israel-Lebanon border

An unexploded munition detonated during a school trip near Israels northern border with Lebanon, killing a teenage boy and injuring 24 others. The Israeli military said the munition was believed to belong to Hezbollah, while authorities investigate the circumstances of the blast

14 Oct 2026 9:19 am
Clear citizen welfare projects on a war footing

A roof covering a skywalk stretch is not an extra amenity. It is part of the facility as a whole; this is not a bits-and-pieces kind of puzzle.

14 Oct 2026 9:15 am
US: Fatal incident at Six Flags over Georgia leaves one dead and several injured

A Six Flags spokesperson said the park and local authorities responded immediately and that they are fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate the incident

14 Oct 2026 9:11 am
India rejects Chinas objection to standardised names for 28 places in Ladakh

China has never recognised the so-called Union Territory of Ladakh unilaterally and illegally established by India, and firmly opposes the so-called standardised names publicised by India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing.

14 Oct 2026 9:03 am
Bihar boat tragedy: 13 children dead after boat capsizes in Vaishali

Thirteen children aged 15 and below died after a boat carrying around 20 children capsized in Bihars Vaishali district on Tuesday evening. Seven people were rescued, while SDRF teams and local divers continued search operations. PM Modi and Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced financial assistance

14 Oct 2026 8:52 am
A decade between Kolkata and Dhaka!

Examining why the Bengali OTT, Hoichoi, is an IIM case-study, and a gamechanger for Indian entertainment

14 Oct 2026 8:26 am
Eisha Singh opens up about moving to Indian Game Show after wrapping up Juhi Mui

After Juhi Mui, Eisha Singh on embracing her clumsy side on the Indian Game Show. Its like playing in an amusement park with your friends, she says about the reality show

14 Oct 2026 8:06 am
J-K Waqf Board plans common theme for Friday sermons, Omar, Mehbooba oppose

The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board's plan for common social themes in Friday sermons has sparked controversy. Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema opposed the move, while chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi said it was a collective decision by Islamic scholars

13 Oct 2026 11:06 pm
Kumaraswamy seeks CBI probe into alleged sting operation targeting Siddaramaiah

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy will meet Amit Shah to seek a CBI probe into an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The controversy has also triggered questions over the Congress's internal leadership tussle

13 Oct 2026 11:01 pm
Indonesia forest fire destroys nearly 300 homes on Sumatra, forces 1,000 to flee

A forest fire on Indonesias Sumatra island destroyed nearly 300 homes and forced around 1,000 residents to evacuate. Peatland smouldering and strong winds fuelled the blaze as Indonesia battles widespread wildfires, hazardous haze and rising respiratory illnesses

13 Oct 2026 10:52 pm
Knife attack attempt on Mamata: Woman detained, TMC alleges she was intoxicated

The accused was reportedly known in the locality as a civic volunteer and a drug addict, alleged a TMC leader. The party further claimed that the woman said she was Banerjees niece and lay on the road, creating a scene while attempting to approach the former CM

13 Oct 2026 10:45 pm
Maharashtra drought: Nanded administration told to plan water supply until Aug

Maharashtra minister Atul Save directs district administration to plan drinking water supply until August 31, 2027; industrial estates asked to reuse 30 per cent of water

13 Oct 2026 10:23 pm
Iran targeting UK military sites, MI5 chief warns; AI could enable bioweapons

Ken McCallum, who leads the UK's domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its attacks in Britain beyond the traditional targets of Iranians opposed to the country's Islamic authorities

13 Oct 2026 10:12 pm
Riyadh airport attack: Indian Embassy issues advisory for nationals in Saudi

Of the Indian nationals injured in the incident, four remain in the intensive care unit (ICU), four are receiving treatment in regular hospital wards, and three have been discharged, according to the advisory

13 Oct 2026 9:33 pm
T1 redevelopment: No winter slot cuts, Navi Mumbai shift possible from 2027

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has assured airlines that the redevelopment of Terminal 1 (T1) will be planned to minimise disruption to flight operations and that historical slot allocations will be respected

13 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
Maharashtra heatwave: Ratnagiri records highest temp at 39.4 degrees Celsius

According to the weather report, Beed in Marathwada recorded 38 degrees Celsius, 6.4 degrees above normal, while Yavatmal in Vidarbha registered 38.2 degrees Celsius, 6.5 degrees above normal. Jalgaon in north Maharashtra recorded the state's lowest minimum temperature at 17.6 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees below normal

13 Oct 2026 8:36 pm
Minor among two arrested for allegedly raping 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand

Two persons, including a 16-year-old boy, were arrested in Jharkhands Chatra district for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. The girl was admitted to hospital after complaining of pain and was found to be pregnant. Further investigation is underway

13 Oct 2026 8:34 pm
Rahul Gandhi says those involved in vote chori will be brought to justice

Addressing reporters after a meeting with Opposition leaders and civil society representatives at his residence in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said those allegedly involved in vote chori would be brought to justice, naming PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar

13 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
CEC protests: Shah targets Rahul Gandhi after BJPs Gujarat civic poll victory

Amit Shah targeted the Congress over its electoral record in Gujarat, Tripura and West Bengal, claiming that the party had gone decades without a victory in these states

13 Oct 2026 7:45 pm
Minor girl molested at temple in Pimpri-Chinchwad's Nigdi; suspect held

Nigdi Police in Pimpri-Chinchwad said that it has registered a case against the accused who has been arrested and further investigations into the matter were going on

13 Oct 2026 7:22 pm
Sunak meets Modi in New Delhi, congratulates him on 25 years in public service

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congratulated him on completing 25 years in public service. Sunak also said India could chart its own course amid global uncertainty

13 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
UAE arrests two Maldivian pilots in probe into alleged flydubai hijack attempt

Two Maldivian flydubai pilots have reportedly been arrested in the UAE as authorities investigate an alleged mid-air hijack attempt involving co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami. Indian Captain Smit Machchhar was injured while confronting the attacker, and Indias NIA has registered a case

13 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Kutch caracal sighting highlights role of local communities in conservation

A rare sighting of the elusive Asiatic caracal near the KurbaiVirani road in Gujarat's Kutch has prompted further wildlife monitoring, highlighting the role of local communities in tracking the little-known wild cat

13 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
INDIA bloc march: BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi of manhandling pregnant journalist

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of allegedly pushing a pregnant journalist during an INDIA bloc march, while Congress rejected the charge as a political narrative. The row escalated as Opposition leaders defended Gandhi and raised allegations over the handling of protest-related videos

13 Oct 2026 5:40 pm
Maharashtra approves Rs 79 crore grant for public libraries for 2026-27

The maintenance grants are determined based on the expenditure incurred by libraries in the previous financial year and their respective grades and categories, subject to the maximum grant limits approved for each category

13 Oct 2026 5:35 pm
Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong on a three-day India visit

According to a statement issued by Singapores Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry on October 13, the visit will reaffirm the longstanding bilateral relationship between Singapore and India

13 Oct 2026 4:45 pm
Masked robbers hold UP BJP leader hostage, flee with Rs 15 lakh

The robbery took place on Monday night in the Sen-Paschim Para area. The victim, Ramesh Yadav, is an office-bearer of the BJPs Other Backward Classes (OBC) Morcha in Uttar Pradesh

13 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
Pakistan: Train derails in Multan; 6 killed, 30 injured

At least six people were killed and dozens injured after the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan, Pakistan. Fourteen coaches went off the tracks, prompting rescue operations and suspension of rail traffic. The cause of the accident remains under investigation

13 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India announce flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia

In separate travel advisories posted on X, the airlines informed passengers about the cancellations and urged them to check their flight status before leaving for the airport

13 Oct 2026 4:00 pm
Kiran Bedi backs designated protest sites, says Jantar Mantar was unsuitable

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Tuesday backed the need for designated protest sites after Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar. She said the site was unsuitable due to its narrow lanes and proximity to sensitive buildings, and called for a clear security plan for Ramlila Maidan

13 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
Sonali Bendre recalls welcoming Michael Jackson to India in a nauvari saree

Sonali Bendre recalled welcoming Michael Jackson to Mumbai in a nauvari saree during his 1996 India visit. On Kon Honar Crorepati, she said she was initially more excited about wearing the traditional attire but became his fan after watching him perform live

13 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
France student protest: Greta Thunberg joins protest for improvement in schools

Greta Thunberg joined French students protesting poor school conditions, teacher shortages and overcrowded classes in Saint-Denis. The movement has spread nationwide, with thousands demanding education reforms and increased funding amid concerns over clashes, police conduct and student safety

13 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery in Rome to remove pulmonary nodule

Pope Leo XIV is due to undergo surgery at Romes Gemelli Hospital to remove a pulmonary nodule detected during routine medical checks. The Vatican expects recovery to take about a week and has cancelled audiences until October 20, ahead of his planned November trip to South America

13 Oct 2026 2:50 pm
CJP founder Dipke slams those opposing flag hoisting at Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the government after Delhi Police detained CJP activists Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Ajinkya Shinde. Calling opponents of flag hoisting at Jantar Mantar traitors, Dipke vowed to continue the protest until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns

13 Oct 2026 2:47 pm
Leopard attacks claim lives of two children in Uttar Pradesh

Two children, seven-year-old Saniya and Rohit, were killed in separate leopard attacks in Uttar Pradeshs Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts. Forest officials have intensified patrolling, while Rohits family received Rs 10,000 in immediate aid, with Rs 5 lakh compensation being processed

13 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
JNU row: BJP leaders to meet President Murmu over charges against Congress MP

JNU dismissed Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam last week after an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him found him guilty, sources said

13 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
Jantar Mantar de-notification challenged in Supreme Court

The plea challenges a standing order issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar on October 11, which de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest site and designated Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi as alternative venues for protests and demonstrations

13 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Bombay HC quashes case against four accused of pressuring couple to convert

The prosecution claimed that the accused persons said they would pay the complainant and his wife each month, take care of the educational expenses of their children and also construct a house for them if they agreed to convert from Hinduism to Christianity

13 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
Supreme Court to hear pleas linked to Delhi protests on October 15

The petitions include a contempt plea seeking action against authorities for allegedly disobeying the Supreme Court's October 8 order, as well as another plea challenging alleged detentions by the police

13 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
Smriti Mandhana trains for first time as full-time Indian skipper

Team India will clash with Zimbabwe in the three-match T20I series. The first match is set to be played on October 16 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur

13 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
SC stays defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over PM Modi remarks

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and complainant M H Shrishrimal, seeking their responses within four weeks

13 Oct 2026 12:44 pm
Drones hit two ships in Black Sea off Bulgaria, one vessel sinks

One crew member from the sunken vessel was rescued, he said, without providing details on the others aboard. Rescuers evacuated all 15 crew members from the other ship, the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, with five receiving treatment for minor injuries, Radev said

13 Oct 2026 12:40 pm