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Five transgender persons held after road blockage over customary gifts

The disturbance apparently followed a clash between two groups of transgender persons in Shivaji Nagar area three days ago over a demand of customary gifts, police said.

26 Oct 2026 9:52 am
IAF closely monitors Indo-Pacific as regional military activity intensifies

Without naming any country, the IAF chief also deliberated on the fast-evolving geopolitical upheavals in the region

26 Oct 2026 9:47 am
Jammu Railway Station market fire guts around 40 shops, no casualties reported

A massive fire broke out at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station around 10.30 pm on Sunday, October 25, gutting around 40 shops selling food supplies, dry fruits and blankets. The blaze was brought under control at 3.15 am on Monday, with no casualties reported

26 Oct 2026 9:44 am
BSF seizes Pakistani fishing boat, apprehends four fishermen in Kutch district

A Pakistani fishing boat was also seized during the operation, the official added.

26 Oct 2026 9:43 am
PM Modi opens RBI data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Reserve Bank of Indias R169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar

26 Oct 2026 9:40 am
ISRO aims to expand to four functional launch pads by 2029

He outlined the agencys roadmap, which includes a 2000-acre dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) complex at Kulasekarapattinam in Tuticorin district.

26 Oct 2026 9:37 am
Kharge demands halt to SIR, annulment of assembly polls held over past two years

Kharge alleged that the RSS and BJPs ideology was deepening divisions in the country

26 Oct 2026 9:35 am
Israeli military expands West Bank operation, displaces over 2,200 Palestinians

The escalation follows a Friday gun attack in Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others.

26 Oct 2026 9:31 am
Snakebites may cause up to 513,000 deaths annually worldwide

A new study estimates that snakebites cause between 2.1 million and 7 million cases of envenoming globally each year, with annual deaths potentially ranging from 274,000 to 513,000. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for an estimated 45 per cent of fatalities, highlighting the need for better access to anti-venom

26 Oct 2026 9:31 am
Could you please try not to die!

Living in this city may seem like an increasingly fraught exercise, but it can be managed with a little bit of planning

26 Oct 2026 9:28 am
12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be inaugurated in Parliament House complex tod

India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at Samvidhan Sadan on October 26 and 27. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend, while Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has held talks with Russian delegation head Vyacheslav Volodin on parliamentary cooperation and counterterrorism

26 Oct 2026 9:27 am
Let us be part of keeping Mumbai pollution-free

From car-pooling, to planting some greenery in building compounds, every little effort adds up to collective.

26 Oct 2026 9:24 am
Brazil election results: Lula wins with 51.78 per cent of valid votes

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won the 2026 presidential runoff with 51.78 per cent of valid votes, defeating Liberal Party candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The result marks a comeback for Lula, who trailed in the first round

26 Oct 2026 9:23 am
Pune civic body urged to implement OTP system to track water tanker deliveries

Says move will curb black-market sales, ensure transparency in distribution amid water cuts

26 Oct 2026 9:22 am
Nepal plans flood warning systems, glacial lake mitigation after deadly floods

Nepal plans to expand flood early warning systems across six river basins and lower water levels in four high-risk glacial lakes following devastating August floods. The disaster reportedly killed around 1,500 people, left more than 5,000 missing and caused an estimated USD 1.81 billion in damage

26 Oct 2026 9:21 am
Ranji Trophy 2026 | Akash: Mumbai title first, India A can wait

In-form keeper-batter Anand insists his focus is on team goals and not personal milestones as Mumbai eye third straight win, hosting Haryana at MCA-BKC

26 Oct 2026 9:20 am
Complaint filed against Kharge over derogatory remark on PM Modi's father in Pat

A BJP state working committee member has filed a complaint against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at Patna's Kotwali police station over his remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father at a Congress event. The complainant has sought an investigation into the statement and its context

26 Oct 2026 9:19 am
PT Usha hails Indias record-breaking display at Para Asiad

The contingent also crossed the 100-medal mark for the second consecutive edition, underlining Indias growing presence in para-sports

26 Oct 2026 9:18 am
Mumbai LitFest 2026: Indias cricket dominance and BCCI power take centre stage

Willow talk from Dr Shashi Tharoor, author Rahul Bhattacharya, and journalist Ayaz Memon took an audience beyond runs, wickets, and catches at the south Mumbai venue not far away from the Wankhede and Brabourne Stadiums on Saturday

26 Oct 2026 9:15 am
Delhi: Two killed as building slabs collapse during construction in Harsh Vihar

Two people died after slabs of a building collapsed during construction at Milan Garden in Harsh Vihar, northeast Delhi, on Sunday evening. Rescue teams from the Delhi Fire Service, police, NDRF and Civil Defence pulled the victims from the debris and rushed them to a hospital, where they were declared dead

26 Oct 2026 8:50 am
Cyclone Arnab: Where will the storm make landfall? IMD predicts date, districts

Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, said that although the cyclone is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall, strong winds and extremely heavy downpours, particularly in the southern districts

25 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
IND W vs ZIM W: India beat Zimbabwe by 121 runs; seal the series

Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a scintillating 126, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma struck an unbeaten 106 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second women's ODI here on Sunday.

25 Oct 2026 9:33 pm
Efforts being made to discredit Rs 500 crore audio clip, says Manoj Jarange

Released by Jarange on Thursday, the audio clip purportedly features a conversation between BJP functionaries about a payment of Rs 500 crore to the activist through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

25 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
Cyclone warning: Very severe storm likely to cross Andhra coast on October 28

The IMD has issued a pre-cyclone watch for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha, forecasting that a Bay of Bengal depression could intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the coast on October 28 with winds of up to 125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph

25 Oct 2026 6:27 pm
IND W vs ZIM W 2nd ODI: Harman and Deepti score centuries; India score 328

Harmanpreet scored 126 runs off 121 deliveries, including 15 boundaries. Deepti remained unbeaten on 106 runs, hitting 15 fours during her stay at the crease

25 Oct 2026 5:39 pm
CSMIA Terminal 1 revamp: Air India Express, IndiGo plan phased move to NMIA

The phased transition will see Air India Express begin operating four daily domestic flights from NMIA in December 2026, followed by selected international services from January 2027. IndiGo, meanwhile, plans to commence international operations from NMIA in February 2027

25 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
IND A vs NZ A Unofficial Test: Padikkal and Sudharsan lead India fightback

Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan struck an unbeaten 96-run partnership to guide India A to 106/2 on Day 2 after New Zealand A built a 204-run first-innings lead

25 Oct 2026 4:35 pm
IND W vs ZIM W 2nd ODI: India at 68/2 after 10 overs; Smriti and Shafali depart

Harmanpreet Kaur was unbeaten on 27 off 25 deliveries, while the centurion from the last match, Pratika Rawal, was unbeaten on 23 after 10 overs

25 Oct 2026 2:47 pm
CR completes safety assessment of Kavach 4.0 on Amla-Chhindwara section

The 104-km section includes eight stations, six interlocked level-crossing gates, eight station-based Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) installations, three level-crossing TCAS installations, three Remote Interface Units, 950 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and 13 radio towers

25 Oct 2026 2:44 pm
US prepares for possible Iran strikes as Trump keeps military option open

The reports describe military preparations and restrictions on commerce as President Donald Trump weighs further action against Iran. Neither establishes that he has issued an order for a new bombing campaign

25 Oct 2026 11:56 am
Obama slams Trump over rising costs, Iran war ahead of US midterm election

Obama spoke on Saturday at the Cleveland Public Auditorium in support of Democrat Amy Acton, who is running for Ohio governor, and former Senator Sherrod Brown, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate. Brown introduced him

25 Oct 2026 11:33 am
Assam Police turn back 25 suspected illegal infiltrators at international border

In a post on social media platform X on Saturday, CM Sarma praised the Assam Police for the operation and highlighted the coordination between the state police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in maintaining vigilance along the border

25 Oct 2026 11:26 am
Russian Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin arrives in Delhi for BRICS Forum

The Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 2627 at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi

25 Oct 2026 10:54 am
PM Modi to witness Indian Air Force aerial display at Varanasis Namo Ghat

CM Yogi welcomed the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister to the sacred city of Baba Vishwanath and invited them to the aerial display scheduled to take place at Namo Ghat

25 Oct 2026 10:44 am
India A batters struggle on green top, bowled out for 113 on Day One

If the Indian side were able to go past the 100-run mark, it was largely due to Vidarbha batter Yash Rathods unbeaten 44 at No. 6.

25 Oct 2026 9:23 am
Major League Baseball: SKYs the limit for baseball in India

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who represented the Chicago Cubs, was excited about his baseball experience.

25 Oct 2026 9:21 am
IND W vs ZIM W: India Women look to seal ODI series vs Zimbabwe

After sweeping the T20I series 3-0, India crushed the visitors by 9 wickets in another one-sided contest in the first ODI with Shree Charani career-best 4-23 and Pratika Rawals unbeaten 100 paving the way.

25 Oct 2026 9:19 am
Mad World: Time for some Yeehaw

Circuit of the Americas racetrack unveiled the worlds largest cowboy hat ahead of the US Grand Prix

25 Oct 2026 9:17 am
Asian Para Games: India sign off with record 114 medals

Double gold medallist para-shooter Mona Agarwal and athlete Nishad Kumar led the Indian contingent as co-flag-bearers at the ceremony, which marked the end of an impressive campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where India secured 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals.

25 Oct 2026 9:15 am
US midterm election: Obama backs Senate candidates in Ohio and Michigan

Earlier this month, El-Sayed told reporters that he appreciated Obama and described him as foundational to his decision to enter electoral politics, while acknowledging differences over aspects of the former presidents administration.

25 Oct 2026 9:14 am
Bosnia: Meet Masa, the 150-kg bear who shares a special bond with her rescuer

The pairs unlikely friendship began in 2019 when Tubic found Masa abandoned as a cub in a forest and took her home. They have been inseparable ever since.

25 Oct 2026 9:10 am
Ukraine and Russia signal willingness to resume US-brokered peace talks

Ukraine and Russia signal their willingness to resume US-brokered peace talks, but steep obstacles remain

25 Oct 2026 9:07 am
Neha Bora refuses peace bond, says peaceful protests are democratic rights

AISAs national president Neha Bora refuses to sign a peace bond on Saturday

25 Oct 2026 9:04 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Indias selectors must be complimented

Bhuvneshwar Kumar went over his usual economy, but it doesnt take away from the fact that the selectors looked at performances and not age. Naman Dhir showed that selection isnt always about numbers, but spotting a spark which can ignite into a raging fire

25 Oct 2026 8:31 am
Mid-day Opinion with Devdutt Pattanaik: Buddhist nuns and womens bodies

We see this internalised disgust clearly in the verses of Ambapali, a famous royal courtesan who once lived in luxury and was desired by kings and nobles.

25 Oct 2026 8:26 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Lobo Lobo has nine heads

Dey are fully fed up and dey are protesting everywhere you are bleddy. See men, I am proud of dese kids after all dey are over half de poplation!

25 Oct 2026 8:20 am
Sikandar Kher reveals what made working on Dahaad 2 special

Sikandar Kher opens up about his long-standing bond with Dahaad 2 creators Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, revealing why joining the series was an easy decision. The actor also reflects on the camaraderie he shared with Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah and the rest of the cast.

25 Oct 2026 7:35 am
Harshvardhan Rane takes on double fitness challenge for Force 3, Police Company

Harshvardhan Rane is working with trainer Rohit Nair to build two distinct physiques for Force 3 and Police Company. The intention in both the films was to look capable of the action, not merely dressed for it, says Rane.

25 Oct 2026 7:28 am
Ramayana universe to expand with Sunny Deols Hanuman spin-off?

The Ramayana universe is set to grow beyond its central narrative. The second instalment is currently being filmed, while sources indicate that discussions are underway, with Sunny Deol set to reprise his Lord Hanuman role in the spin-off

25 Oct 2026 7:20 am
Weekly horoscope: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Horoscope today - Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we have you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

25 Oct 2026 3:14 am