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Air India suspends Riyadh, Dammam flights until November 7

The airlines have announced flexible rebooking options and full refunds for eligible passengers affected by the cancellations. The concessions apply to passengers with confirmed bookings issued on or before October 24, 2026

24 Oct 2026 11:22 pm
Shrikant Shinde denies receiving Rs 500 crore allegedly meant for Manoj Jarange

Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, said he was also trying to establish who had allegedly been given the money mentioned in the recording

24 Oct 2026 10:59 pm
Jarange says audio clip is genuine, urges Fadnavis, Shinde to probe controversy

Jarange also called for Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam to be questioned about the recording, asking how he obtained it and why it surfaced only now if it dated back to October 14, 2024, ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections

24 Oct 2026 10:04 pm
France deploys 70,000 security forces as fresh protests sweep the country

French police arrested 135 people and fired tear gas as nationwide protests over living costs continued, prompting the deployment of 70,000 security personnel. Demonstrators also opposed restrictions on rallies, while anti-Le Pen marches highlighted rising political tensions ahead of elections

24 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
Raut claims BJP MLC leaked Jarange audio clip amid 'cut-throat' competition

The purported recording allegedly refers to a Rs 500 crore payment to Jarange through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

24 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
250,000 people march in Madrid demanding protection for Spains state pensions

Around 250,000 people marched through Madrid demanding safeguards for Spains state pension system ahead of the November 29 election. The rally comes amid a political dispute over inflation-linked pension increases, privatisation concerns and the rising cost of living

24 Oct 2026 7:45 pm
Maharashtra Governor flags off drug-free India motorcycle rally in Mumbai

The rally was flagged off at 10 am in front of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) building at Nariman Point, along Marine Drive. The initiative aims to promote national integration and raise awareness about the harmful effects of narcotic substances

24 Oct 2026 7:30 pm
Sara Gurpal receives death and rape threats after Rise and Fall 2 eviction

Sara Gurpal warns of strict legal action against trolls for sending death and rape threats to her and her family after her eviction from Rise and Fall 2. The former Bigg Boss contestant calls the online abuse shameful and condemns vulgar comments about her body

24 Oct 2026 7:14 pm
Pune water woes: NGO seeks citywide OTP system for tankers

In a letter to Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, Sajag Nagrik Manch president Vivek Velankar questioned the delay in implementing the system, which the civic body had announced six months ago to curb black-market sales, prevent malpractice, and ensure transparency in water distribution

24 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
Raashii Khanna wraps up Mauja Hi Mauja with Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan

Raashii Khanna wraps up Anees Bazmee's Mauja Hi Mauja, starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan. Sharing behind-the-scenes moments, she recalls the fun-filled shoot, with Ludo, carrom and dumb charades making it feel more like a vacation than work

24 Oct 2026 6:29 pm
JMI student protests enter 13th day as university orders online classes

Jamia Millia Islamia has shifted all classes online until further notice as student protests enter their 13th day. Students on hunger strike are demanding the restoration of JMISU and the removal of the Chief Proctor, while AISA alleges a crackdown on protesters

24 Oct 2026 6:00 pm
Jarange audio clip row: BJP's Prasad Lad says party and Sena remain united

The controversy erupted after Jarange released a purported audio recording on Thursday that allegedly referred to a Rs 500 crore payment to him through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

24 Oct 2026 5:57 pm
KBC 18: Amitabh Bachchan recalls childhood Diwali rivalry over loud firecrackers

Amitabh Bachchan takes a trip down memory lane on Kaun Banega Crorepati's Diwali special, sharing with Ranbir Kapoor how bursting louder firecrackers than neighbours became a childhood rivalry. Ranbir, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey appear on the show

24 Oct 2026 5:21 pm
Bigg Boss 20: Rohit Shetty calls out Love Gill and ScoutOPs physical closeness

Rohit Shetty hosts Bigg Boss 20's Weekend Ka Vaar in Salman Khan's absence and questions Lovepreet Gill about her bond with ScoutOP. He says their physical closeness, including massages, looks wrong from an outsider's perspective amid growing speculation

24 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
BJP accuses Sanjay Raut of orchestrating AI audio clip, alleges Rahul's role

BJP leaders claimed the purported operation was intended to create a rift between the BJP, the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Jarange, while benefiting the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT)

24 Oct 2026 4:45 pm
Did Ranbir Kapoor tip off Sandeep Reddy Vanga about Ramayana 2 delay?

A report claims Ranbir Kapoor informed his friend Sandeep Reddy Vanga about a possible delay in Ramayana 2. Vanga reportedly seized the opportunity to schedule his Prabhas-starrer Spirit for Diwali 2027, while Ramayana 2 is rumoured to arrive in 2028

24 Oct 2026 4:43 pm
Varma's match-winning knock helps Team India secure victory by four wickets

Tilak Varma delivered an unbeaten knock of 51 runs off 26 deliveries, which was laced with six boundaries and a maximum. Shouldering him was Nitish Kumar Reddy, who scored an unbeaten 26 runs in 13 balls, with the help of a boundary and a maximum

24 Oct 2026 4:28 pm
Abhishek Sharma departs on 27 runs, Team India reach 66 runs in 10 overs

New Zealand's Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, and captain Mitchell Santner have bagged one wicket each. Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, and Michael Bracewell will continue their hunt for the first wicket

24 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
Tribals to take out massive march from Bhiwandi to Mantralaya on October 27

The Shramjivi Sanghatana announced the protest under the banner of the Samvidhan Hakka Sangharsh Morcha at a press conference on Saturday

24 Oct 2026 4:09 pm
Koffee with Karan: Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan revisit fallout with Karan Johar

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor bring humour to Koffee with Karan 9 as they recall their fallout with Karan Johar. Varun calls KJo dramatic and mimics his K3G persona, while Arjun Kapoor makes a surprise appearance and Varun jokes about seeking his advice

24 Oct 2026 4:07 pm
Thane: Fire breaks out in container truck cabin on Ghodbunder Road, traffic hit

According to the incident details, the fire broke out in the cabin of a Tata container truck bearing registration number NL 01 AK 0485. The driver, Shrikrishna Tadas, was travelling from Vasai to Pune, and the container was empty at the time of the incident

24 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
Kunal Kohli urges Mumbai Police to clear drug addicts, peddlers at Bandra park

Known for voicing concerns on social media, filmmaker Kunal Kohli has urged Mumbai Police to intervene over alleged drug activity at Bandra's Carter Road skateboard park, frequented by children

24 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
Watch: Vijay Deverakonda's fan breaches security to touch his feet at Ranabaali

Vijay Deverakonda recently faced a scary fan encounter when a fan breached security and ran towards him on stage to touch his feet while he was addressing the audience at a promotional event of Ranabaali

24 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh celebrate 6 years of marital bliss

Singers Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh completed 6 years of marital bliss on Saturday. The singer treated her Instagram family with glimpses from their anniversary celebration

24 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Shweta Tripathi on how producing changed her approach to storytelling

Shweta Tripathi is taking her debut production, Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, to international platforms, including TIFF 2026, after its journey to Berlin. The actress says producing has given her a new perspective on storytelling and the films reach

24 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
Maharashtra: Revenue official arrested for allegedly accepting Rs 5,000 bribe

A village revenue official in Maharashtras Sindhudurg district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe to make an entry in a 7/12 land record extract, officials said

24 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Ila Arun remembers brother Piyush ahead of first death anniversary

Actress and singer Ila Arun has penned an emotional note remembering her brother Piyush ahead of his first death anniversary, saying that the days are getting heavier as the date approaches

24 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Hilary Duff has a love-hate relationship with Christmas and the holiday season

Actress-singer Hilary Duff, who shares a love-hate relationship with Christmas and the holiday season, is ready to soak in the festive spirit with her latest EP

24 Oct 2026 2:50 pm
Jailer 2: Rajinikanth watches his own film in the theatre after 40 years

Amid the blockbuster success of Jailer 2, Rajinikanth watched his own film in the theatres for the first time in 40 years with fans. The superstar was spotted arriving at a multiplex in Chennai to watch his latest release

24 Oct 2026 2:31 pm
Aaditya Thackeray writes to Fadnavis over AI data centre proposed in Thane

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over a proposed AI data centre in a Thane residential area. He has questioned its location, flagged concerns over power consumption, noise, heat and security, and asked why it cannot be shifted to an MIDC industrial zone

24 Oct 2026 2:05 pm
Case registered against Dharavi man for filing 24 voter deletion applications

The BMC said a case has been registered at Dharavi Police Station against a resident who allegedly submitted 24 Form 7 applications seeking changes to the draft electoral roll in one day, exceeding the prescribed daily limit of 10. The deadline for claims and objections is October 26

24 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
Fact check: Is this Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Marans wedding invitation?

Ever since Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's wedding was confirmed, their fans have been eagerly awaiting details about their big day. Amid this, a video of a lavish wedding invite is going viral with many claiming it is theirs

24 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: New Zealand reach 66 runs in 10 overs against Team India

Team India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, and Prince Yadav have bagged one wicket each. Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, and Nitish Kumar Reddy are yet to claim any wickets

24 Oct 2026 1:24 pm
IPL 2027: Kieron Pollard to take over as Mumbai Indians' head coach ahead

For the past few seasons, Kieron Pollard has been working with the Mumbai-based franchise as the batting coach and will take over the role of head coach following the departure of Mahela Jayawardene

24 Oct 2026 12:47 pm
Amrita Arora gets nostalgic as she wishes sister Malaika Arora on her birthday

Actress Amrita Arora penned a heartfelt birthday note for her sister Malaika Arora, recalling their arguments, emotional moments and the bond that has grown stronger over the years

24 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
Maoist couple carrying Rs 7 lakh combined bounty surrenders before Kolkata cops

A Maoist couple identified as Mangal and Malati surrendered before Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand on Friday and handed over their weapons. The pair, originally from West Bengal and active in Jharkhand, carried a combined bounty of Rs 7 lakh

24 Oct 2026 12:31 pm
Four injured in clash with police over Siang Project in Arunachal Pradesh

At least four women were injured on Friday after a clash broke out between police personnel and protesters over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh, prompting security forces to fire tear gas shells to disperse the mob

24 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
Jenna Ortega wants to take a break from TV after Wednesday

Actress Jenna Ortega has revealed that she plans to step away from television for a while after completing her work on Netflix's hit series Wednesday, saying she wants to make room for new opportunities in her career

24 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
Tiger Shroff firing: Mumbai Crime Branch recovers 2 firearms in Surat

The Mumbai Crime Branch has recovered two firearms and 10 live cartridges from Surat in connection with the October 19 firing incident near Tiger Shroffs Juhu football turf. Investigators are also probing allegations that the shooters received real-time updates

24 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
Harshvardhan Rane, Sadia Khateeb-starrer Silaa locks February 2027 release date

Filmmaker Omung Kumar is now all set to come up with Silaa, which features Harshvardhan Rane in the lead role. On Friday, the release date of the movie was unveiled. It is scheduled to hit theatres on February 5, 2027

24 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Shreyas Iyer wins toss, elects to bowl first against New Zea

The game also marks the 300th T20I match for the Men in Blue. With this, India became the second team to reach the feat after Pakistan

24 Oct 2026 12:20 pm
Mika Singh recalls Daler Mehndi's first reaction after Uttarakhand concert row

Mika Singh, at a press conference, addressed the controversy surrounding his brother Daler Mehndi, recalling the veteran singer's reaction to the minister's behaviour. He shared that Mehndi started crying

24 Oct 2026 12:12 pm
Maharashtra ATS arrests 33-year-old man in Mumbai over alleged J-e-M links

Maharashtra ATS has arrested 33-year-old Mohammad Hasan Abu Sarmad Akhtar in Mumbais Mahim area over suspected links with the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit. Investigators allege he used social media and Telegram to circulate inflammatory content

24 Oct 2026 12:11 pm
Vanuatu: Tsunami warning lifted after 6.9-magnitude quake off Pacific island

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Saturday, prompting a tsunami warning that was later lifted. Authorities had urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, while a second 6.3-magnitude quake and several aftershocks were reported

24 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
Fauzi teaser: Prabhas' film faces backlash for THIS reason

The teaser of Fauzi released on Prabhas' birthday has been facing backlash from a section of users on the internet for its portrayal of historical figures in the film

24 Oct 2026 11:36 am
Udta Teer box office: Ayushmann Khurrana's film starts slow on day 1

Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan's Udta Teer has opened to a slow start on day 1 at the box office despite positive reviews. The film collected Rs 4.10 crore on its opening day

24 Oct 2026 11:28 am
Delhi: Several detained over anti-SIR protest; security beefed up

Delhi Police detained several protesters marching towards the Election Commission of India headquarters against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. With Section 163 of the BNSS imposed, the People Against SIR collective has announced demonstrations across 88 cities in 18 states until November 1

24 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Israel orders Hebron cordon, prepares for wider West Bank closure

Israeli forces shot dead two armed men near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday after an alleged attack that left at least five people injured, some critically. Israel subsequently ordered a security cordon around Hebron and prepared for a wider West Bank closure

24 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Mumbai weather: IMD issues yellow alert as temperatures set to touch 37 degrees

Mumbai is likely to record a maximum temperature of around 37C on October 24, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in isolated areas. The citys AQI stands at 112, while BKC records 155

24 Oct 2026 11:08 am
Neil Nitin Mukesh is 'hurt' by Daler Mehndi row: 'Shows other person's class'

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has expressed his hurt over Daler Mehdni's public humiliation by Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal during a cultural event. Speaking exclusively to Mid-Day, Neil stressed that senior artists deserve respect and that disagreements should be handled privately.

24 Oct 2026 10:56 am