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US strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state media reported explosions being heard on the islands of Qeshm and Hengam in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and in the nearby mainland area of Bandar Abbas. Unlike earlier in the war, the strikes were not publicly announced

3 Nov 2026 10:48 pm
Beed man loses Rs 52 lakh in intimate video-call blackmail; two booked

The 36-year-old complainant alleged that one of the women secretly recorded a private video call and threatened to circulate the footage on social media unless he paid money

3 Nov 2026 8:38 pm
Amrita Arora denies using Ozempic and Mounjaro for her 14 kg weight loss

Actress Amrita Arora has opened up about her weight loss journey and how she shed 14 kgs. The actress also denied speculations of using Ozempic and Mounjaro to lose weight adding that she is unfazed by rumours

3 Nov 2026 8:29 pm
BTS' 2027 plans revealed: HYBE confirms more concerts, group and solo activities

BTS agency HYBE has confirmed the group's 2027 plans, revealing that the boy band will continue its ARIRANG tour next year. After the tour, the agency confirmed that they have more concerts and group and solo activities planned

3 Nov 2026 7:58 pm
After Rani Mukerji, OMG 3 director Amit Rai also exits Akshay Kumar's film

After Rani Mukerji reportedly exited Akshay Kumar-starrer Oh My God 3, the film has now hit another roadblock, with director Amit Rai also said to have parted ways with the makers. The team is now exploring fresh possibilities to bring the project back on track, potentially with a new director.

3 Nov 2026 7:44 pm
Why Ed Sheeran turned off comments on Shah Rukh Khan's King post

Ed Sheeran's post revealing that he collaborated with Shah Rukh Khan for King grabbed attention, but fans also noticed that the singer had disabled comments. However, a direct link regarding his decision to disable comments has not been independently established.

3 Nov 2026 7:09 pm
CM Fadnavis unveils major upgrade for upgrade for Pimpri-Chinchwad police

CM Fadnavis on Tuesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pimpri Police Complex. The facility will house the Pimpri Police Station, the Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone 1 office, a regional office of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and 200 government residential units

3 Nov 2026 6:59 pm
Watch: Nayanthara distributes sarees at Chennai temple ahead of Mookuthi Amman 2

Ahead of Mookuthi Amman 2's release, Nayanthara took a special spiritual visit to a temple in Chennai. The actress arrived at the Kalikambal Temple to seek blessings and distribute sarees. Watch!

3 Nov 2026 6:22 pm
Cyclone Arnab: Search for 10 missing after Odisha landslide enters fourth day

Odisha has stepped up its multi-agency search and rescue operation, deploying ground-penetrating radar and explosives to clear massive boulders as teams search for 10 people missing after a rain-triggered landslide during Cyclone Arnab

3 Nov 2026 6:21 pm
IPL 2027: Is high-profile trade on the cards for MI and PBKS ahead of auction?

Earlier, the season did not end well for Pandya after he moved back to the Mumbai-based franchise. He took the charge of the Men in Blue and Gold after replacing long-serving Rohit Sharma

3 Nov 2026 6:10 pm
MPSC paper leak: Rohit Pawar meets Tukaram Mundhe, seeks wider probe

The Food and Drug Inspector examination, conducted by the MPSC on March 22, 2026, came under scrutiny after complaints of irregularities and digital evidence surfaced. The MPSC acknowledged on August 26, 2026, that the examination paper had been leaked

3 Nov 2026 5:54 pm
'Ramayana's Ravana-Jatayu fight scene took 6.5 years to complete': Nitesh Tiwari

Director Nitesh Tiwari has opened up about the extensive creative process behind bringing the epic battle between Ravana and Jatayu to the screen, offering a glimpse into designing one of Ramayana's most elaborate sequences.

3 Nov 2026 5:39 pm
Two held with MD drugs worth Rs 7.75 lakh after police raid Andheri hotel

A team of police officials seized 155 grams of the synthetic drug. The arrests were made during a late-night raid at a hotel Versova on October 28, following a tip-off about a suspected drug sale, an official said

3 Nov 2026 5:39 pm
Dia Mirza Diwali awareness video: Why was she singled out? asks Rohit Pawar

Speaking to reporters, Rohit Pawar pointed out that several other actors and cricketers had also made videos carrying the same message using a statement provided by the civic body

3 Nov 2026 5:21 pm
Radhika Apte says she hated Legend with Nandamuri Balakrishna, gets trolled

Actress Radhika Apte is currently facing trolling on the internet after her recent comments saying she hated everything about a Telugu film she did. Although she did not name the film, netizens speculate the actress was talking about Legend Nandamuri Balakrishna

3 Nov 2026 5:09 pm
'Any Indian team is capable of defeating any opposition...': Shubman Gill

Ahead of the series, the visitors' skipper Shubman Gill has expressed confidence in the side by saying that any Indian team is capable of defeating any opposition. The Men in Blue will be high on confidence as they will be entering the ODI series with a 3-2 series win in the T20Is

3 Nov 2026 5:03 pm
'They're still playing very well...': Santner on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

The series will also help cricket fans witness Team India's superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma take the field. Mitchell Santner feels that the presence of Rohit and Virat helps in bringing a huge number of spectators to the stadium

3 Nov 2026 4:53 pm
Did Ranbir Kapoor accidentally confirm Ramayana 3? Fans speculate

Ranbir Kapoor's recent statement has sparked curiosity about whether Ramayana could extend beyond the planned two-part instalment. The mention of a possible third part was enough to spark excitement among fans.

3 Nov 2026 4:50 pm
SBI Life Maharashtra State Schools Chess Cship 2026 to begin on Nov 4

The championship will feature 12 categories U-7, U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15 and U-17 with a separate open section and girls section

3 Nov 2026 4:43 pm
Your Aqua Line wait just got shorter! Mumbai Metro-3 adds 46 weekday services

The increase in services comes amid growing ridership on the corridor and is aimed at reducing overcrowding and commuter waiting times. With the revised schedule, the peak-hour frequency has improved, with the gap between trains reduced from 4 minutes and 50 seconds to 4 minutes and 25 seconds

3 Nov 2026 4:42 pm
Ramayana box office: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash-starrer storms past Rs 100 crore

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer Ramayana has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the global box office, earning over Rs 105 crore in advance bookings ahead of its scheduled release on November 5

3 Nov 2026 4:17 pm
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi, Opposition leaders of promoting anarchy and disorder

BJP's National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said in a press conference that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the opposition leaders are liked to violent protest. He emphasized that leaders in the opposition are linked to key anarchic figures.

3 Nov 2026 4:15 pm
Amitabh Bachchan talks about sleep troubles and irregular gym sessions

In his latest blog, Amitabh Bachchan spoke about his ongoing struggles with sleep, his efforts to resume his gym routine and balancing his demanding work schedule at 84. The veteran actor admitted he still hasn't figured it out, despite seeking help from Google.

3 Nov 2026 4:01 pm
Mumbai local train commuter's phone snatched, Bandra GRP nabs serial snatcher

Police said his alleged modus operandi involved snatching mobile phones from passengers standing near train doorways and targeting commuters who had fallen asleep during their journeys

3 Nov 2026 3:57 pm
Indian Navy rescues all 20 crew members from hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia

The Indian Navy has rescued all 20 crew members of hijacked fishing vessel Azini from armed pirates off Somalia after a coordinated operation lasting over 48 hours. Marine Commandos, a mission-ready warship and an IAF C-17 aircraft were deployed. No casualties or injuries were reported

3 Nov 2026 3:40 pm
Satluj director Honey Trehan calls out CBFC's new guidelines

Filmmaker Honey Trehan has called out the Central Board of Film Certifications (CBFC) latest guidelines, calling them an example of cowardice and dictatorship. This comes after the film faced heavy scrutiny

3 Nov 2026 3:35 pm
Farhan Akhtar gets nostalgic as fans sing Zinda from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Farhan Akhtar took to Instagram, where he shared a monochrome video of himself from the stage. The clip featured the audience singing the hook line of the song and him joining them in between. He shared that the energy of the crowd gave him chills down his spine every single time.

3 Nov 2026 3:24 pm
Sonali Kulkarni says childhood trauma doesn't fade with age

Actress Sonali Kulkarni has opened up about her upcoming short film Like Maa. She reflected on how childhood traumas can leave a lasting impact and do not simply fade with age.

3 Nov 2026 3:21 pm
PM Modi flags off Pune Metro-3, lays foundation stone for four new corridors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Pune Metro's Pink Line connecting Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar and lays the foundation stone for four Phase-II corridors worth Rs 13,500 crore, taking the value of projects launched and announced to around Rs 21,800 crore

3 Nov 2026 3:19 pm
'Made me feel like a slave': Britney Spears alleges mistreatment by family

Pop icon Britney Spears has levelled some serious allegations against her family. She recently took to her Instagram and shared a still from Uptown Girls and penned a long note in the caption, as she alleged her family of harassment and enslavement.

3 Nov 2026 3:16 pm
Mysaa: Rashmika Mandanna packs a punch in first track O Mysaa Re

The makers of director Rawindra Pulle's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Mysaa', featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, released O Mysaa Re, the first single from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

3 Nov 2026 3:12 pm
WPL 2027: Veda Krishnamurthy backs Deepti Sharma as UP Warriorz captain

Veda Krishnamurthy, Abhinav Mukund, and Anjum Chopra discuss UP Warriorz's captaincy options, overseas balance, and top buys after the TATA WPL 2027 auction

3 Nov 2026 3:10 pm
India's metro network grows to 1,200 km in 12 years, says PM Modi

PM Modi inaugurated the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar corridor through video conferencing and laid the foundation stone for four new metro corridors under Pune Metro Phase-II, involving an estimated investment of around Rs 21,800 crore.

3 Nov 2026 2:47 pm
Dia Mirza Diwali video row: Fadnavis downplays issue after Bombay HC order

A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale criticised the objections raised against the video, describing the controversy as an example of a petty mindset

3 Nov 2026 2:37 pm
The Royals Season 2 goes on floors, Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman to return

The Royals Season 2 has begun filming, with Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Vihaan Samat and Kavya Trehan reprising their roles. Nitya Mehra and Tanuj Chopra will direct the new season, which promises new faces and royal rivalries

3 Nov 2026 2:34 pm
Medha Rana to romance Ahan Shetty in action love story Sanki

Medha Rana will play Ahan Shettys love interest in Tinu Suresh Desais action romance Sanki. After Border 2, the actors reunite on screen, with the film currently being shot in Bhopal. Its first look is expected in the coming days

3 Nov 2026 2:22 pm
Eight arrested after mob attacks BSF personnel along border in Tripura

Eight people have been arrested after a mob allegedly attacked BSF personnel near the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura's Sepahijala district. Three jawans, including a Company Commander, were injured, while attackers allegedly attempted to snatch a rifle and damaged a BSF vehicle

3 Nov 2026 2:03 pm
Cyclone Murasu: Amit Shah assures all possible Central aid to Andhra Pradesh

Home minister Amit Shah shared that he had a talk with the CM of Andhra Pradesh and guaranteed every possible help from the central government and that NDRF and SDRF teams are already on the ground, and relief work is going on

3 Nov 2026 1:59 pm
Dia Mirza Diwali ad row: Bombay HC asks BMC to reupload video, slams politicians

The Bombay High Court has slammed politicians for their comments on Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali ad and ordered the BMC to reupload the video. This comes after the BMC took down the ad following objections from some politicians

3 Nov 2026 1:40 pm
Oman coast attack: Indian sailor killed, 13 rescued from commercial vessel

An Indian sailor from Gujarat was killed and 13 others rescued after commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI, carrying 14 Indian nationals, was struck by an unidentified aerial object near Oman's coast on November 2, the Ministry of External Affairs said

3 Nov 2026 1:32 pm
Shiv Sena (UBT) hails 'Chalo Delhi' rally as start of democratic revolution

In an editorial published in the party's mouthpiece, Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction said the rally, organised to protest alleged electoral malpractices and discrepancies in voter lists, reflected growing public discontent with the Narendra Modi-led government

3 Nov 2026 1:19 pm
Hanuman Ansh faces internal disputes over film's rights; team issues statement

The team of Hanuman Ansh is facing internal disputes over the rights to the blockbuster film. Amid this, the makers have now issued a statement on social media, clarifying that producer Namrata G Singh and director Vishal Chaturvedi are solely authorised

3 Nov 2026 1:08 pm
NCP leaders acting on BJP's directions, will join saffron party: Sanjay Raut

The Rajya Sabha MP said the NCP belonged to founder Sharad Pawar, while claiming that the faction led by Ajit Pawar had lost its political direction following his death

3 Nov 2026 12:53 pm
NZ A vs IND A Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yash Rathod tons help India A draw

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 155 alongside Yash Rathod's 100 to guide India A to a draw against New Zealand A at Hagley Oval in Christchurch

3 Nov 2026 12:50 pm
BEST adds 44 electric buses to Mumbai fleet, to operate on five routes

The 12-metre-long buses were introduced on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at an event held at the Magathane Depot in the presence of BEST Committee Chairperson Trupti Vishwasrao and other dignitaries

3 Nov 2026 12:40 pm
Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan discuss misuse of AI with Home Minister Amit Shah

Megastar Chiranjeevi, who recently voiced his concerns on X about degrading and morphed videos targeting artists being made, has now taken the issue forward by meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah

3 Nov 2026 12:31 pm
Iran thanks India for rescuing 20 crew members from pirates in Arabian Sea

Iran has thanked India, the Navy and Air Force for rescuing 20 crew members of the pirated fishing vessel Azini in a 48-hour Arabian Sea operation on November 2, over 3,000 km from Mumbai. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the forces for their coordinated response

3 Nov 2026 12:27 pm
Congress slams reported felling of 1,100 trees for Maharashtra power project

The proposed pumped-storage hydropower project in the Western Ghats has drawn concerns over forest rights, the livelihoods of tribal communities and its potential impact on the region's ecology

3 Nov 2026 12:26 pm
Suki Waterhouse confirms she and Robert Pattinson are not secretly married

Singer and actress Suki Waterhouse has officially set the record straight on persistent speculation regarding her relationship status, confirming that she and fiance Robert Pattinson have not secretly tied the knot

3 Nov 2026 12:19 pm
Avengers Doomsday's Robert Downey Jr, Pedro Pascal swap their costumes

Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal surprised Marvel fans with a playful costume swap, with the two actors sharing a video in which they trade the looks of their respective Marvel characters, Doctor Doom and Reed Richards.

3 Nov 2026 12:13 pm