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US House introduces resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns 'act of terrorism'

The US House of Representatives has introduced a resolution honouring Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in protecting passengers and thwarting an attempted terrorist attack aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 on September 30. Machchhar was allegedly stabbed by his Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami in the cockpit of flydubai Flight FZ1073 while the aircraft was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

6 Oct 2026 10:21 pm
Yami Gautam brings a zombie twist to the dance floor in Nayyi Navelli's second song Phata Patakha

Bollywood actor Yami Gautam Dhar, who stars in the lead role in Nayyi Navelli, appears in a never-before-seen avatar in the song. The film brings to life the world of an Indian fantasy family entertainer, blending fun, mystery and entertainment.

6 Oct 2026 9:17 pm
BCCI announces Smriti Mandhana as India's new all-format captain after Harmanpreet Kaur steps down

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the womens team. After the announcement, she thanked the BCCI officials, selectors, teammates and also her former captain Harmanpreet for her years of contribution to the growth of Indian cricket.

6 Oct 2026 9:14 pm
CBI raids Punjab's CM Bhagwant Mann's camp office, AAP hits back at BJP amid poll preparations

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday carried out a raid at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's camp office in Chandigarh, triggering a sharp political reaction from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).The CBI team...

6 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
Who is Ataur Rahman Laskar? BJP's Muslim candidate who won in Ward 17 of Silchar Municipal Corporation

The Bharatiya Janata Party's strong performance in the first-ever Silchar Municipal Corporation election has put the spotlight on Ataur Rahman Laskar -- the party's Muslim candidate who won Ward No. 17. Laskar defeated Congress candidate Salma Begum Laskar in the closely watched contest. The BJP emerged as the dominant force in the maiden civic polls, with the party winning 34 of the 42 wards, according to news agency PTI. The counting of votes was held on Tuesday, with ballot papers used in the

6 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
Yogita Bhayana, AANA demand two-day special Parliament session on women's safety

People Against Rapes in India founder Yogita Bhayana, along with AANA (Adhikar Abhi, Nyay Abhi)called for an immediate two-day special session of Parliament to discuss critical issues concerning womens safety in India. The demand followed consultations...

6 Oct 2026 8:01 pm
'No meeting request received': EC as Rahul Gandhi, other INDIA bloc leaders protest near poll body office

The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said it had not received any request from any political party seeking a meeting with the poll panel, even as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi,and...

6 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
Naval staffer among two arrested for spying for Pakistan under 'Operation Firewall': Andhra Police

The Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested two people, including an employee of the Indian Navy, for allegedly spying for Pakistan , officials said on Tuesday. The arrests are part of a larger espionage investigation involving 18 suspects, 13 of whom are reportedly naval personnel, they said.The two arrested suspects have been identified as Pradeep Mukharjee, a Navy employee posted at the Visakhapatnam naval base, and Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for naval officers in Vi

6 Oct 2026 5:48 pm
India voices 'grave concern' over Black Sea ship attack, three Indian crew members safe

India on Tuesday (October 6) condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea, in which two foreign seafarers were killed and some members of the crew, including Indian nationals,...

6 Oct 2026 5:40 pm
Park Street's Allen Park to host Durga Puja for first time, CM Suvendu Adhikari to inaugurate on Oct 11

Allen Park in Kolkata, located on Park Street,is known for its Christmas lights, carols and New Year celebrations. This year, the Park Street landmark is set to witness a very different festive gathering as it...

6 Oct 2026 5:04 pm
'They want to spread anarchy in country': BJP targets Rahul Gandhi as INDIA Bloc MPs protest

On INDIA Bloc MPs' protest, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday said these BJP MPs want to spread anarchy in the country. He said Rahul Gandhi is sitting in one of Delhi's most sensitive...

6 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
Alia Bhatt changes her Instagram display picture as she enjoys girls' trip in Spain| See new pic

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt is making the most of her girls' getaway in Mallorca, Spain, and has shared another quick update from the holiday. While enjoying the trip, the actor changed her Instagram display picture, replacing her previous profile photo with a new one.

6 Oct 2026 4:22 pm
Pakistan's merry-go-round with captaincy continue, appoint eighth T20I captain in three years

Pakistan have brought their established white-ball core back into the national setup for the upcoming home assignments against Sri Lanka and the ODI tri-series featuring England. Head coach Mike Hesson believes that an experienced group...

6 Oct 2026 4:16 pm
Seven killed as SUV crashes into parked trailer truck in Gujarat's Bhavnagar

At least seven people were killed after the car they were travelling in rammed into a parked trailer truck on a highway in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat on Tuesday, police said. Superintendent of Police Nitesh Pandey said that the victims were travelling from Bhavnagar to Alang, where they worked at a shipyard.

6 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
World Bank raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1% citing resilient domestic activity

The World Bank has raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 from 6.6 per cent to 7.1 per cent, up 0.5 per cent from its April projections, driven by a better-than-expected first-quarter print. We have upgraded our FY27 growth forecast to 7.1 per cent from 6.6 per cent in April, as growth has held up better than expected despite trade and geopolitical uncertainties, the World Bank said in its latest India Development Update.

6 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Hospital stock to be on investors' radar as company says cancer drugs make up less than 2% of revenue

After a sharp sell-off in the Indian hospital sector, shares of Park Medi World Ltd are likely to be on investors' radar, as the company has said proposed caps on cancer and chemotherapy drug prices will have a negligible impact on its financial performance. The stock opened in the green at Rs 270.10 amid a rally in the benchmark indices. It started the trading session at Rs 270.10 against the previous close of Rs 265.10 on the BSE. The stock gained further and hit an intraday high of Rs 274.65,

6 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
Tata Group retail firm Trent surges over 12%, here's what's behind today's rally

Shares of Tata Group retail firm Trent surged over 12 per cent on Tuesday. The counter opened gap up with a gain of 8.74 per cent from the previous close of Rs 2,575 on the BSE. Amid a spurt in trading volume by over 4.27 times, the stock gained further to touch the upper circuit of Rs 2,832.50. Later, it touched the intraday high of Rs 2,901.20, representing a gain of 12.67 per cent. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 2,883.95, with a gain of Rs 308.95 or 12 per cent, and the market cap of

6 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Salim Khan makes rare appearance at Arbaaz-Sshura's daughter's first birthday, Salman looks dapper in black

Salim Khan makes rare appearance at Arbaaz-Sshura's daughter's first birthday, Salman looks dapper in black

6 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Rahul, Priyanka lead INDIA bloc march to EC office demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

MPs of the INDIA bloc on Tuesday began a protest march from Parliament's Makar Dwar towards the Election Commission of India headquarters in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The...

6 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Fire tender called to clean Gujarat BJP MLA's bungalow, triggers debate over alleged misuse

Gujarat BJP MLA Bachubhai Khabad has found himself in hot water after videos showed a fire department vehicle from the Devgadh Baria Municipality cleaning the politician's bungalow. The videos showed water being sprayed at Khabads residence in Dhanpur taluka. The incident has triggered debate over alleged misuse after videos went viral on social media platforms.

6 Oct 2026 10:13 am
Delhi ACP Vivek Bhagat's additional DCP charge withdrawn as Crime Branch probes harassment complaint

The Delhi government has withdrawn, for now, the order assigning ACP Vivek Bhagat the current duty charge of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Additional DCP). The decision comes after Bhagat, a DANIPS officer, requested that he not take up the additional responsibility until an enquiry into allegations of harassment involving women journalists is completed.

6 Oct 2026 7:18 am
Former India cricketer backs Tilak Varma to become Virat Kohli's successor in ODIs after Asian Games gold

The Indian team put forth an exceptional performance as the gold medal in the mens cricket final at the Asian Games 2026. The Men in Blue, led by Shreyas Iyer, defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in the summit clash of the tournament and clinched the gold medal in the process as well.

4 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor's Chuttamalle AI video controversy: What happened?

Jr NTR has spoken out against an AI-generated video made using manipulated visuals from Chuttamalle, his popular song with Janhvi Kapoor from Devara: Part 1. The actor has called the video disturbing and warned that legal action could be taken against those responsible for creating and circulating it. The incident has also led several members of the film industry to speak about the growing problem of deepfakes and the misuse of a persons likeness online.

4 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
UP Police Home Guard recruitment result 2025 OUT at uppbpb.gov.in; 41,424 candidates selected

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has declared the UP Police Home Guard Final result 2026. A total of 41,424 candidates got selected for UP Police Home Guard posts. The candidates who...

4 Oct 2026 4:00 pm
Indian Navy sailor arrested for leaking classified defence data to Pakistani operative, was 'honey trapped'

A 31-year-old sailor of the Indian Navy has been arrested from Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore for allegedly leaking sensitive defence-related information to a Pakistani operative, said officials on Sunday. The arrested sailor was identified as Pradeep Mukherjee.

4 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
'I was disappointed': Sunil Gavaskar weighs in on Rohit Sharma missing out on 36th ODI century

The Indian team took on the West Indies in the third and final ODI of the ongoing series. The two sides met in New Chandigarh for the clash on October 3rd, and the Windies managed...

4 Oct 2026 2:27 pm
Diljit Dosanjh announces Aura India Tour 2026; check city-wise dates, tickets and venue details

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has announced the India leg of his Aura World Tour. The Aura India Tour 2026 will cover seven cities across the country, with the tour set to begin in Delhi-NCR on November 1 and conclude in Lucknow on December 5. The singer made this announcement on Sunday with an Instagram post.

4 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
BJP names Koel Mallick from West Bengal, Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand as Rajya Sabha candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named actor-turned-politician Koel Mallick from West Bengal and Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand as its candidates for the Rajya Sabha. Polling will be held from 9 am to 4 pm on...

4 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
Charith Asalanka faces the axe, misses out on Sri Lanka's ODI squad ahead of tri-series

SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket ) recently came forward and announced its squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series between Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England. With the squad announcement, many fans were shocked after former skipper Charith Asalanka was left out of the squad.

4 Oct 2026 1:22 pm
BJP announces candidates for Maharashtra Legislative Council polls 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced three candidates for the 2026 Maharashtra Legislative Council elections from the Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies. The BJP's Central Election Committee approved the names of the candidates, according to a press release issued by the party's central office in New Delhi on October 4, 2026. The announcement covers the Pune Division Graduates' constituency, Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency and Pune Division Teachers' constituency.

4 Oct 2026 12:52 pm
Vijay Deverakonda on keeping his relationship with Rashmika private: 'Why should I tell everyone?'

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are currently promoting their upcoming period action drama Ranabaali, which is set to hit theatres on October 16, 2026. The film marks their first project together after marriage. The couple got married in February 2026 after dating for several years. They first met on the sets of the 2018 Telugu film Geetha Govindam, following which rumours about their relationship began doing the rounds.

4 Oct 2026 12:47 pm
Imran Khan supporters to march towards Islamabad after PTI-government talks fail

Pakistan is bracing for a protest by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party after talks between the government and opposition failed to break the deadlock. The party has announced that its planned long march towards Islamabad will go ahead.

4 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
'Had a chat with MS Dhoni': Shai Hope reveals his chat with former India skipper after third ODI win

The West Indies registered a brilliant victory in the third ODI of the ongoing series against the Indian team. The two sides met in New Chandigarh for the clash on October 3rd, and the Windies chased down the target of 352 runs in the game thanks to a brilliant knock by Shai Hope.

4 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
'He was scared': SP MP claims Akhilesh Yadav persuaded Rahul Gandhi to contest 2024 LS polls from Raebareli

Samajwadi Party MP from Pratapgarh, Shiv Pal Singh Patel, has claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Raebareli instead of Amethi because he was so scared. Patel said SP...

4 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
Message to Congress amid '150 seats' demand? Akhilesh Yadav says, 'It's not about seats, it

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has stressed the importance of unity among alliance partners, saying that the focus should be on ensuring the alliance's victory rather than on the number of seats each party gets....

4 Oct 2026 11:50 am
Ayushmann Khurrana surprises Amitabh Bachchan with special birthday wish, sings 'Kabhi Kabhie' on KBC 18

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to make a special appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 to promote his upcoming film Udta Teer with co-star Sara Ali Khan. In a new promo released by the...

4 Oct 2026 11:39 am
'Congress has DNA of insulting public mandate': Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Mallikarjun Kharge

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday (October 4) slammed the Congress for disrespecting the public mandate after electoral defeats, alleging that questioning the Election Commission and demanding ballot-paper voting reflects the party's DNA.

4 Oct 2026 11:34 am
Evil America will end: Al Qaeda praises flydubai incident; calls for similar attacks on US, Israeli airliners

Al Qaeda has called for copycat attacks targeting American and Israeli airliners, invoking the September 11, 2001 attacks and praising an alleged hijacking attempt aboard a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, the New York Post reported.

4 Oct 2026 11:10 am
Shubman Gill joins equals MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly in elite list with Player of the Series award against WI

The ODI series between India and the West Indies came to a conclusion with the Indian team winning the series. It is worth noting that the Men in Blue won the first two ODIs of...

4 Oct 2026 11:05 am
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at 94; Chiranjeevi, SS Rajamouli and others pay tribute to legendary filmmaker

Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passed away at the age of 94 in Chennai on October 3, reportedly due to an age-related illness. Known for his unique storytelling and experimental approach to filmmaking, Rao left a lasting mark on Indian cinema. His famous films include Pushpaka Vimanam and Aditya 369. His last directorial film, Sing Geetham, a musical drama, was released in theatres on June 12 this year.

4 Oct 2026 10:18 am
Aap Ki Adalat: 'Vedanta will exist for 200-300 years like the Holy Ganga', says Anil Agarwal

The world's richest 'Bihari', the head of the Vedanta Group conglomerate, billionaire Anil Agarwal revealed for the first time how he rose from being a Patna scrap dealer to join the Forbes list of billionaires.In...

4 Oct 2026 10:18 am
Vijay-led TVK joins INDIA bloc, opposition plans protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, has joined the INDIA alliance in Tamil Nadu , Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore said. He described the development as a very historic day for the alliance and said the entry of TVK would strengthen the opposition grouping in the state.

4 Oct 2026 9:35 am
October 3 box office report: Drishyam 3, Digger, The Vvaan, Sigma, Verity, Prem Keetanu's Saturday earnings

It was a busy Saturday at the box office, with several films across Bollywood, Hollywood and regional cinema competing for audience attention after their Friday releases. From the much-awaited mystery thriller Drishyam 3 to newer releases like Tom Cruises Digger, Sigma, Anne Hathaways Verity and Prem Keetanu, along with the already released The Vvaan, the films recorded varying collections across the country.

4 Oct 2026 9:24 am
'Co-pilot got up to offer namaz, then attacked me': Smit Machchhar tells Netanyahu what happened

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who was seriously injured during the flydubai FZ1073 cockpit attack, has given Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a detailed account of what happened during the flight on September 30. Netanyahu...

4 Oct 2026 9:11 am
Kerala govt orders vigilance probe against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over 2006 case

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday (October 4) ordered a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) probe against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities during his tenure as the state's Public Works Department (PWD) Secretary in 2006.

4 Oct 2026 8:45 am
Nag Ashwin pays tribute to Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, unveils title of filmmaker's last project

Filmmaker and producer Nag Ashwin paid tribute to veteran director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao following his death on October 3. Rao passed away in Chennai at the age of 94 due to age-related health illness. Known for his experimental storytelling, the filmmaker continued working on new ideas and thinking about cinema until his final days. As a tribute, Nag Ashwin shared the title of Raos last screenplay on social media.

4 Oct 2026 8:18 am
SIR row heats up as Mumbai Police books 500 over protest, India bloc march today

The opposition's protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar continued for the third day on Saturday. Mumbai Police has now registered an FIR against around 500 people over...

4 Oct 2026 7:58 am
Fresh evidence submitted to CBI in Disha Salian death case, advocate seeks custodial interrogation of accused

Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Satish Salian in the Disha Salian death case, said on Saturday that several points raised by him earlier were being substantiated as more evidence emerged. He also claimed that a report submitted to the Home Ministry regarding the reinstatement of former police officer Sachin Vaze had raised fresh questions in the case.

4 Oct 2026 7:44 am
Uttarakhand voter count drops by over 8 lakh after SIR, check how many voters left in state

The final electoral roll for Uttarakhand, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), lists around 71.58 lakh voters, nearly 8 lakh lower than the number of electors at the start of the revision process. The final list was released on Saturday (October 3).

4 Oct 2026 7:13 am
'Nobody can give you a time frame': India on Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh

India cannot provide any deadline for the return of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina , as Dhaka's extradition request is still being examined through a legal process, Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi said on Saturday.

4 Oct 2026 7:07 am