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Shekar Narasimhan of AAPI Victory Fund reflects on how intensified immigration enforcement and anti-Indian hostility created anxiety among Indian American families, even affecting children at school. Following the US midterm results, he discusses how voters responded and why the election has brought renewed hope and a whole lot less fear.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with India's Asian Para Games 2026 contingent at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, praising a para-athlete and feeding him churma with his own hands.

Bollywood brought in Diwali 2026 with two star-studded celebrations hosted by Manish Malhotra and Ayushmann Khurrana with wife Tahira Kashyap. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Janhvi Kapoor and several other stars dazzled at the festivities. Suhana Khan's Diwali preparation reel featuring King song Tu Mil Jaaye caught Shah Rukh Khan's attention, while Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao's dance reunion became another highlig

A Lakewood police officer has died and three others have been injured after a suspect opened fire near a bus stop in Colorado. The incident unfolded near the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, where officers had approached a person reported as suspicious while attempting to board an RTD bus. The suspect was later shot by police and pronounced dead at the scene. A civilian was also injured. Colorado Governor Jared Polis has expressed condolences as an investigation gets underw

Rescuers in Russia's Khabarovsk region save a young roe deer spotted trapped on ice around five metres from the shore. The exhausted animal was taken to a zoo centre for warmth and recovery.

A customer at PVR Cinemas in Bengaluru's Forum South Mall was allegedly served a drink in a reused disposable cup, sparking concerns over hygiene and food safety. The incident came to light after an Instagram user shared a video recounting the experience.

At 85, Indira continues to teach children using the traditional Aashan Kalari method. For the past decade, she has been visiting a school to teach reading, writing, Malayalam, English, Hindi and Mathematics.

Russell Brand has reportedly endured a humiliating first night behind bars following his rape and sexual assault conviction. The comedian was strip-searched, scanned and handed prison-issued clothes after arriving at a high-security London jail. Brand was reportedly left petrified, given just one three-minute phone call and served an inedible microwave meal. A prison source says the shock of life behind bars will be a major wake-up call for the former Hollywood star ahead of sentencing.

Devotees gather at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple in the early hours to witness the sacred Bhasma Aarti and offer prayers to Lord Shiva.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh responds to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's 'BJP's B-team' remark, accusing Congress of helping the BJP form governments in several states.

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay and actor Trisha Krishnan were spotted together at a wedding in Chennai. The ceremony also saw the presence of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and industrialist Gautam Adani.

Bernie Sanders unveils Democrats' agenda against Trump after winning back control of Congress, demanding sweeping political and economic changes. Sanders says voters have rejected authoritarianism and calls on Democrats to tackle record wealth inequality through a billionaire wealth tax. He also demands an end to the US war in Iran, cuts to military spending and an end to funding for Israel's government. The progressive senator warns Democrats cannot ignore the crises facing America when they as

Swati Jain crafted an innovative alternative to traditional firecrackers, using wooden ice cream sticks to celebrate Diwali. This eco-friendly solution not only involves her children in festive fun but also minimizes pollution. Debuting in Diwali 2025, the family combines these crackers with battery-operated diyas and organic colors for decoration, promoting a safer and sustainable environment.

A young engineering graduate from Kolkata is contemplating realistic salary expectations while starting his career. He seeks financial security without the pressure of affluent spending habits seen around him. Discussions on desired salaries and lifestyle choices have led to valuable insights from Reddit users. Varied perspectives highlight the importance of aligning income with personal financial goals. Ultimately, he aims to build a comfortable life without chasing high salaries unnecessarily.

The year 2026 is anticipated to be one of the warmest on record as global temperatures soar. Experts suggest that the prevailing El Nio will peak around this time, intensifying the risk of severe weather phenomena worldwide. The World Meteorological Organization warns of impending droughts and floods as a result, while projections hint that temperatures might rise even more in 2027, threatening existing climate balances.

Watch the lyrical song 'Ravana Tandav' from Hindi movie 'Ramayana' starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey. 'Ravana Tandav' is sung by Vishal Dadlani, with music composed by A.R. Rahman and lyrics penned by Kumar Vishwas. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the movie also features Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. To know more about 'Ravana Tandav' song from Yash starrer 'Ramayana' watch the video.

Fresh security concerns have emerged in Jordan after footage reportedly showed sirens sounding at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, a facility frequently targeted by Iran's IRGC during the Iran-US war. The development comes as the US approves a potential $100 million weapons package for Jordan, featuring up to 1,500 precision-guided rockets. Meanwhile, Iran is reportedly preparing for possible American military action, with Kharg Island placed on heightened alert and military air-defence sirens scheduled

The Delhi High Court ruled that the film Doosra violated Sourav Ganguly's personality rights, compelling producers to provide a bank guarantee. Despite this, the court allowed the film to continue its theatrical release, underscoring the importance of Ganguly's rights in the narrative. Producers are mandated to add disclaimers clarifying Ganguly's lack of consent for using his persona.

Ananya Panday shares a glimpse of her glamorous look in a shimmering Manish Malhotra creation, expressing her love for 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', its iconic song 'Shava Shava' and Rani Mukerji.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami criticises opposition parties, accusing them of spreading rumours and provoking youth for political gains. He also raises questions over their remarks about NSA Ajit Doval and the people of Uttarakhand, while defending the state's development under the BJP government.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath recalls meeting a little girl who offered him homemade namkeen and urges authorities to promote local homemade products through better packaging.

A rare celestial sight unfolded in Puri as a crescent moon appeared directly above the sacred Nilachakra of Shree Jagannath Temple on Rama Ekadashi, leaving devotees in awe.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman held an internal Q&A after the US midterm results, where employees asked about data centres and public sentiment on AI. Altman acknowledged concerns over water use and said he understood why people may not want to live near data centres, The Wall Street Journal reported. The meeting came as OpenAI dropped NDAs with officials and pledged to pay full power costs at future sites.

Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani remained unbeaten as India chased down the target of 129 in just 19.1 overs, with 30.5 overs to spare. Sehwag scored 70 off 52 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes, while Raichandani made 53 off 63 balls, including seven boundaries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for a strategic shift in Ukraine's dealings with the United States, emphasizing the urgency of garnering bipartisan backing after the US midterm elections. He aims to reclaim essential military aid while stressing the immediate necessity for Patriot air defense missiles and the operational readiness of F-16 fighter jets as winter approaches.

Watch the song 'Rowdee Raakasi' from Telugu movie 'Ego Raja' starring Aadi Saikumar, Sathish and Sharanya Ramachandran. 'Rowdee Raakasi' is sung by Shibi Srinivasan and music of the song is composed by Ghibran Vaibodha. Lyrics of 'Ego Raja' song 'Rowdee Raakasi' are written by Ramajogayya Sastry. The movie is written and directed by Guru Saravanan. 'Ego Raja' also stars Aadhya Prasad, Garuda Ram and Aadukalam Naren in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Rowdee Raakasi' song from Aadi Saikumar sta

Watch the lyrical song 'Mangal Rang' from the upcoming Hindi movie 'Ramayana' starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol. 'Mangal Rang' is sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, and the music is composed by A.R. Rahman. Lyrics of 'Ramayana' song 'Mangal Rang' are written by Kumar Vishwas. The movie is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. 'Ramayana' also stars Ravi Dubey in a pivotal role. To know more about 'Mangal Rang' song from Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi starrer 'Ramayana' watch the

Watch the Official Teaser from Hindi movie 'Death Railway' starring Sasikumar, Samuthirakani, Seyon, Kishore, Bhavani Sre and Sshivada. 'Death Railway' movie is directed by Dharani Rasendran. To know more about 'Death Railway' teaser watch the video. Check out the latest Hindi teasers, new movie teasers, trending Hindi movie teaser, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Watch the Official Trailer from Telugu movie 'Itllu Arjuna' starring Aniesh, Anaswara Rajan, Vennela Kishore, Mukesh Rishi and Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan. 'Itllu Arjuna' movie is directed by Mahesh Uppala and produced by Venky Kudumula. To know more about 'Itllu Arjuna' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest Telugu trailers, new movie trailers, trending Telugu movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Watch the Official teaser from assamese movie 'Tibro' starring Zubeen Garg, Priyanka Bharali, Shankuraj Konwar, Gorisha & Mishti Chakraborty. 'Tibro' movie is directed by Abrar Khan . To know more about Tibro' teaser watch the video. Check out the latest assamese teasers, new movie teasers, trending assamese movie teasers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Sherlock & Daughter: Watch the Official trailer from english Web series 'Sherlock & Daughter' starring David Thewlis, Blu Hunt and Ardal O'Hanlon. Sherlock & Daughter is directed by Bryn Higgins and Elle-Mij Tailfeathers. To know more about Sherlock & Daughter, watch the video. Check out the latest english trailer, new series trailer, trending english series trailer, David Thewlis, Blu Hunt and Ardal O'Hanlon 's videos at Etimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Watch the Official Trailer from Telugu movie 'G.O.A.T' starring Sudheer Anand and Divya Bharathi. 'G.O.A.T' movie is directed by Vedavyas and produced by Mogulla Chandrashekar. To know more about 'G.O.A.T' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest Telugu trailers, new movie trailers, trending Telugu movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Watch the song 'Aigiri Nandini' from the Telugu movie 'Mahakali' starring Akshaye Khanna, Sriya Reddy and Bhoomi Shetty. 'Aigiri Nandini' features vocals by Anila Rajeev, Geetha Madhuri and Sai Charan, with music composed by Smaran Sai. The traditional lyrics are by Adi Shankaracharya. The movie is directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and created by Prasanth Varma. 'Mahakali' also stars Rohit Saraf and Samuthirakani in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Aigiri Nandini' song from 'Mahakali' watch the

National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah has rejected reports of divisions within the party, asserting that the organisation remains united despite discontent over the recent cabinet expansion in Jammu and Kashmir. His remarks came after he and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met 15 party MLAs at their Gupkar residence in Srinagar. Farooq acknowledged that legislators had raised genuine grievances and said the leadership would take steps to address their concerns, some immediately and others gra

Watch the lyrical song 'Eepari Soundaryavaa' from Kannada movie 'Srirastu' starring Pranam Devaraj and Sanjana Anand. 'Eepari Soundaryavaa' is sung by Kapil Kapilan, with music composed by Shekar Chandra and lyrics penned by Varadaraj Chikkaballapura. Directed by Shankar Reddy, 'Srirastu' also stars Suman, Aamani, Devi Prasad and Ravi Prakash in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Eepari Soundaryavaa' song from Pranam Devaraj and Sanjana Anand starrer 'Srirastu' watch the video.

In the workplace, women often have to deal with a bunch of societal pressures that can make their skills seem less impressive. Research shows that when women are competent, they can come off as aggressive, which sometimes scares off support from others. This ongoing issue is a big reason fewer women make it into leadership roles.

The Supreme Court has clarified that its March ruling will not impact completed appointments or promotions. Cases still pending will be examined individually by the courts based on merit and eligibility. The government expressed concerns that retrospective application could unsettle established positions and admissions. It sought two years to establish a uniform creamy layer mechanism across various sectors.

Bill Gates expressed concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence during the FTs Future of AI Summit. He emphasized that the US government is hindering international efforts to regulate AI technology effectively. Gates warned that AI could be exploited to create pandemics worse than Covid, highlighting the urgency for preventive measures. He called for a standardized benchmark for internal safeguards and extensive monitoring efforts.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has expressed deep concern after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American military aid to Israel would end by the close of 2026. Calling the announcement a bolt from the blue, Herzog said the decision had caught Israel by surprise, particularly as the existing U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is supposed to remain in force until 2028. Herzog also linked the issue to Israel's urgent need to form a new government, warning that relations with W

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed Rahul Gandhi's offer to debate the government's allegations in Parliament, saying the House should reconvene as it has not yet been prorogued.Tharoor also criticised the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), alleging procedural irregularities, unauthorised changes to electoral rules and bulk filing of Form 7 objections. His remarks come amid a political confrontation between the Congress and BJP over allegations of vote thef

In the early morning hours, a grave bus crash occurred near the Swiss border in eastern France, involving a school bus. Local authorities have reported several casualties resulting from the incident. Education Minister Edouard Geffray verified the school bus's participation, with additional comments from the area prefect regarding an intercity bus.