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Maharashtra becomes first state to deploy eight drug quality detector machines

Maharashtra becomes first in India to use the technology in public health sector; all medicines procured by government to be tested

27 Oct 2026 8:40 am
Uttarakhand Minister denies apologising to Daler Mehndi, questions his conduct

After reports of Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal apologising to Daler Mehndi for interrupting his performance on October 18 surfaced, the minister has now firmly denied the reports. He added that he hadn't committed a crime to apologise

27 Oct 2026 8:39 am
Vijay-Rashmika fans take the legal route over online harassment

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandannas fans have approached Hyderabad Cyber Crime authorities over alleged fake online narratives, manipulated screenshots and harassment. The move comes amid trolling over their Koffee With Karan 9 appearance

26 Oct 2026 7:36 pm
Ramayana song Mangal Rang sparks debate over Ranbir Kapoor's haldi scene

The song Mangal Rang from Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana has sparked debate over a scene showing women applying haldi to Lord Rama as Maa Sita stands beside him. With viewers divided over whether it is his haldi ceremony or coronation preparation

26 Oct 2026 6:45 pm
Madhoo praises Rashmika Mandanna for owning South Indian accent amid trolling

Madhoo has praised Rashmika Mandanna for confidently embracing her South Indian identity and accent amid online criticism. Recalling how she once worked hard to hide her own accent while pursuing a career in Hindi cinema

26 Oct 2026 6:11 pm
Samay Raina's reaction to MC Stan lighting a cigarette on IGL 2 goes viral

The latest episode of India's Got Latent season 2 had rapper MC Stan joining the panel, along with Tanmay Bhat, Madhur Virli and Arpit Bala. And, surprisingly, MC Stan gave Samay a reaction he wasnt quite expecting!

26 Oct 2026 5:30 pm
Raj Thackeray questions e-challans, says traffic burden is falling on police

Raj Thackeray also warned that traffic congestion across the state could worsen significantly in the coming years if authorities failed to address gaps in urban planning and transport management

26 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
Vijay says everyone can go f**k themselves in new post with Rashmika

Vijay Deverakonda has addressed the online criticism surrounding his behaviour with Rashmika Mandanna after the Koffee with Karan season 9 episode. For all those concerned, we are both gloriously happy, a portion of his note read.

26 Oct 2026 3:40 pm
Rashmika Mandanna hits back at those asking her to run from Vijay Deverakonda

Rashmika Mandanna has hit back at trolls targeting her and Vijay Deverakonda following their appearance on Koffee with Karan. The actress penned a long note addressing those who are sharing their opinion about their relationship

26 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
Red alert in Kodaikanal as relentless rain floods homes and disrupts daily life

Heavy Northeast monsoon rain has triggered a red alert in Kodaikanal, flooding over 20 homes and disrupting tourism and livelihoods. Residents fear a cracked 30-year-old bridge could cut off 600700 families, while Vaigai Dam in Theni has reached the 50-foot mark

26 Oct 2026 3:07 pm
Three Palestinians, including seven-year-old girl, killed in Israeli airstrike

Three Palestinians, including a seven-year-old girl, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displaced persons camp in southern Gaza. Gaza's civil defence reported 11 deaths and 50 injuries from Israeli fire and airstrikes in 24 hours, as military activity continued despite the ceasefire

26 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
Ayushmann Khurrana once recalled being ignored by Karan Johar

Today, Ayushmann Khurrana enjoys a prominent place in Bollywood, but carving a niche for himself in the industry was not easy. During one of his appearances on Koffee With Karan, the actor looked back at his early encounters with host Karan Johar.

26 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Vijay Deverakonda addresses Koffee With Karan trolling with a satirical video

After appearing on Koffee With Karan season 9, Vijay Deverakonda garnered criticism for his 'red flag' behaviour towards Rashmika Mandanna. The actor now seems to have responded to the backlash by sharing a satirical reel of the episode on his Instagram story.

26 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
Lewis Hamilton gifted girlfriend Kim Kardashian's children a dog named Halo

Lewis Hamilton has opened up about spending time with girlfriend Kim Kardashians four children, revealing that being around them brings him happiness away from Formula One. The seven-time world champion also shared that he gifted the children a dog named Halo this year

26 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Thane water cut: Ghodbunder Road, Mumbra, Kalwa among affected areas

Ghodbunder Road, Mumbra, Kalwa, Lokmanya Nagar, Siddhachal, Vartak Nagar, Saket, Rustomjee and other areas to face a 24-hour water shutdown. Check the full list.

26 Oct 2026 2:08 pm
AR Rahman breaks silence on criticism around Ramayana songs

AR Rahman has reacted to the backlash surrounding the songs of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, saying people often criticise first and apologise later. He also opened up about collaborating with Hans Zimmer on the project

26 Oct 2026 2:07 pm
Man arrested for allegedly molesting 18-year-old woman in Pune

A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting an 18-year-old woman and attempting to lift her near Samarth Dairy in Punes Katraj area on October 24. The womans cries for help alerted locals, who allegedly caught and assaulted the accused before police arrived

26 Oct 2026 1:42 pm
India targets global shipbuilding leadership by 2047, seeks Korean expertise

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is visiting South Korea to strengthen maritime cooperation and promote Indias shipbuilding potential. He urged Indian professionals to share Korean expertise and support the VOYAGES framework as India targets a place among the worlds top five shipbuilding nations by 2047

26 Oct 2026 1:30 pm
Ahaan Panday, Sharvari's film titled Beparwah to release on THIS date

Beparwah, the title of Ahaan Panday and Sharvaris upcoming film, is set to hit theatres worldwide on March 26, 2027. The romantic action-drama also reportedly stars Bobby Deol and Aaishvary Thackeray.

26 Oct 2026 1:19 pm
Palash Sen rides scooter to Mumbai concert, says it helped him overcome anxiety

Palash Sen rode a two-wheeler to his Mumbai concert, recalling his medical college days and rediscovering the joy of connecting with his audience. The Euphoria frontman said the ride helped ease his anxiety and brought back memories of his fathers blue scooter

26 Oct 2026 1:16 pm
Ghatkopar man throws nine-month-old son off skywalk after argument with wife

A 23-year-old man was arrested by Ghatkopar police for allegedly throwing his nine-month-old son off the skywalk outside Ghatkopar railway station on October 25 following an argument with his wife. The infant sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment in the ICU at Sion hospital

26 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's love story unfolds in Mangal Rang

AR Rahmans Mangal Rang from Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana brings together Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal for the Hindi version, celebrating the love between Rama and Sita. Featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, the song has been released in five languages

26 Oct 2026 12:49 pm
When Ajay Devgn spoke about understanding his late father

In 2021, Ajay Devgn featured on Into The Wild With Bear Grylls, where he opened up about how ones understanding of their parents changes with age. He noted that this shift becomes even more significant when children have kids of their own.

26 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
UP court acquits Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks against Amit Shah

The case stemmed from comments Gandhi allegedly made during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly election campaign in Bengaluru. He had criticised the BJP's claims of promoting clean politics while referring to Shah as a person accused in a murder case

26 Oct 2026 12:14 pm
Shilpa Rao's husband felt 'angry' after singers performance was cut short

Shilpa Rao's husband, Ritesh Krishnan, expressed his anger and disappointment over the way her wife was treated at Mumbais Bollywood Music Project. He said he felt 'helpless' watching the singer go through such an experience.

26 Oct 2026 12:06 pm
Andhra Pradesh on alert as Cyclone Arnab strengthens over Bay of Bengal

The IMD has warned that Cyclone Arnab could intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm before crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Winds may reach 125 kmph, with gusts up to 140 kmph, while coastal areas face extremely heavy rainfall and disaster officials urge caution

26 Oct 2026 12:03 pm
Nani's The Paradise gets one star from Mahesh Babu's son Gautam Ghattamaneni

Some time back, Gautam's Letterboxd account made headlines after he gave Yash starrer 'Toxic' only half a star. Not just that, he rated some of his father, Mahesh Babu's films only 2 stars.

26 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
Jordan arrests three over deadly shooting at Greek Orthodox church

Jordanian security forces have arrested three suspects over a shooting at St Georges Greek Orthodox Church in Karak that killed nine people and injured 25. Authorities said the suspects were wounded during an armed clash, as the government vowed accountability and mourned the victims

26 Oct 2026 11:52 am
Who is Bodhana Sivanandan? 11-year-old becomes youngest female IM

Hailing from Harrow in north London, the 11-year-old chess player needed only a few rating points to qualify for the open IM title and break Polgar's record, while also securing a place among the 10 youngest IMs of all time

26 Oct 2026 11:45 am
Ranbir Kapoor says Ramayana gave him a chance to become a better human

Ranbir Kapoor revealed that he was initially scared to play Lord Ram in Ramayana, but soon began to feel grateful for the role. He also revealed that the opportunity came around the time he embraced fatherhood.

26 Oct 2026 11:34 am
Delegations from Russia, Brazil, Cuba and Uganda arrive in Delhi for BRICS 2026

Foreign delegations from BRICS member and partner countries arrived at Parliament in New Delhi on October 26 for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also attended the meeting, which focuses on parliamentary cooperation and people-centric development

26 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Shiv Sena (UBT) questions Centre over border security after ITBP chief's remarks

In an editorial published in the party's mouthpiece, Saamana, on Monday, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party accused the BJP-led government of withholding information about developments along the border and failing to ensure accountability over national security concerns

26 Oct 2026 11:12 am
Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor's film earns over Rs 20 crore in advance bookings

The buzz surrounding Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is seen its advance bookings ahead of the film's release on Diwali. The film starring Ranbir Kapoor has already collected over rs 20 crore in pre-sales worldwide with 10 more days to go for its release

26 Oct 2026 11:11 am
Jailer 2 beats Rajinikanths 2.0 to become highest-grossing Tamil film

Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer 2 has earned Rs 710.35 crore worldwide, surpassing Rajinikanth's 2018 sci-fi blockbuster 2.0 to become the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time.Check detailed box office reports!

26 Oct 2026 11:04 am
Wind in a different beast: Morkel anticipates wind to make an impact

Ahead of the match, Team India's bowling coach Morne Morkel said that wind is a different beast and the players need to adapt to the conditions

26 Oct 2026 11:03 am
Sanjay Raut seeks ED probe into Manoj Jarange's alleged Rs 500 crore payout

In his letter dated Monday, Sanjay Raut called for the ED to investigate the alleged financial transactions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

26 Oct 2026 11:01 am
'Just be you and connect with that...': Morkel's message to Bhuvneshwar

Despite the poor outing, Team India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed him by saying that he should not think about outside noise and try to be himself

26 Oct 2026 10:55 am
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Ishan Kishan ruled out of the third clash in Wellington

Team India's bowling coach Morne Morkel said that Kishan will be training today but will not be available for the selection. Kishan also missed out on the second match, following which explosive opening batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaced him in the playing XI

26 Oct 2026 10:24 am
Mumbai weather: Dry skies, temperatures near 36 deg C and moderate AQI at 114

The hazy conditions have also drawn attention to air quality, with Mumbais overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reported at 114 on Monday morning, placing it in the moderate category

26 Oct 2026 9:52 am
Is Tom Brady dating South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel?

While Brady, 49, and Swanepoel, 38, have not been spotted together publicly, a source told American magazine Us Weekly that the two have been dating for a while

26 Oct 2026 9:32 am
Shubman Gills sea-side cool vibe

Fans were quick to shower their praises on the India captain. Looking effortlessly handsome, said one online user

26 Oct 2026 9:30 am
Pole-sitter Antonelli on brink of historic title

The 20-year-old Italian will wrap up the drivers championship if he wins in Austin on Sunday, his Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes outside the top eight and Lewis Hamilton finishes outside the top four

26 Oct 2026 9:28 am
English Premier League: Manchester divided by Bournemouth in 3-0 rout

Visitors split struggling Man Uniteds defence wide open thrice, extending their record winless run to 8 matches

26 Oct 2026 9:24 am
Australian umpire Ben Treloar reveals attending first umpiring course at 16

Sydney-based Treloar is in India as part of the umpire exchange programme between the BCCI and Cricket Australia (CA). He officiated the Ranji match between hosts Delhi and Gujarat last week.

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
Asian Para Games 2026: Nishads long leap of faith!

Para athlete Kumar tells mid-day how an unexpected long jump gold medal sent his confidence soaring as he went on to defend high jump title the very next day at Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan recently

26 Oct 2026 9:15 am
Maharashtra: NCP seeks Ajit Pawars former finance portfolio

Chhagan Bhujbal says party wont accept any other alternative to the department

26 Oct 2026 9:07 am
MahaRERA clears 435 projects, homebuyers seek transparency on delayed housing

Regulator clears 435 projects amid festive-season surge in housing activity; RERA expert questions transparency, project delivery, and accountability

26 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli spotted at Krishna Das Mumbai concert - watch

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have been staying away from the public eye, were recently seen immersing themselves in devotional chants at Krishna Das' kirtan performance in Mumbai. Videos of the couple lost in the sounds, have now gone viral on the internet

26 Oct 2026 8:59 am
Mumbai: Raj Thackeray deletes PM Modi-Adani documentary from social media

Reacting sharply, MNS leaders wondered whether the police are under pressure to make such a request

26 Oct 2026 8:57 am