Mid Day

Abhinay Deo, who directed Imran Khan in Delhi Belly, has expressed shock over the controversy surrounding the actor. Calling Imran a lovely person and an incredible human being, the filmmaker said people should respect his personal choices rather than speculate about his intentions.

Rinku Dhawan has urged the entertainment industry to stop typecasting her in negative and grey-shaded roles after 30 years in showbiz. Known for shows like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Anupamaa, the actress has also expressed her desire to work in web series

Earlier, Shafali Verma scored 69 runs in 37 balls to set the tone for the Indian innings. Skipper Mandhana did not bat during the innings, giving other batters a chance in the dead rubber game

Comparing the global situation with turmoil in countries such as France, Russia-Ukraine and Iran, Munde, daughter of veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Gopinath Munde, said the country did not need a generation that lacked patriotism, disrespected the nation or engaged in self-destructive behaviour

Extending her festive greetings, she said Dussehra celebrates the victory of righteousness and justice over unrighteousness and injustice. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu said Lord Shri Ram is considered the embodiment of righteousness and moral conduct

The leaders have challenged the October 19 order passed by the Special Executive Magistrate, New Delhi district, in preventive proceedings initiated against them under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

India Women scored 59 runs for the loss of 1 wicket at the end of the powerplay against Zimbabwe in the third T20I. Shafali Verma scored 22 runs in 14 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six.

Australian model and designer Sahara Ray, who made headlines after being photographed with Justin Bieber in Hawaii in 2016, has reportedly died at 34 due to a fentanyl overdose. The news comes months after she welcomed her daughter, Snow

After winning the toss, Indian captain Smriti Mandhana was happy to bat first and put up a big total on board

Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana has opened advance bookings on Dussehra, with ticket prices grabbing attention. In Mumbai, the most expensive ticket is reportedly priced at Rs 2,350 at Palladium, while rates at other theatres range between Rs 1,700 and Rs 1,900

Actor Salman Khan was seen with heavy security at Mumbai airport after the attack on Tiger Shroff. Following the firing incident, Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu claimed responsibility for the attack in an X post and issued fresh threats against those working with Khan.

Badshah has defended Daler Mehndi after the veteran singers on-stage confrontation with Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal regarding being allegedly drunk. Calling Mehndi a legend, the rapper said artists deserve dignity

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced the name of their second daughter, Devi Padukone Singh, on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Sharing an adorable family photograph with daughters Dua and Devi, the couple penned a heartfelt caption

Check out the top sports news today, including a historic innings by Chinmay Sutar, who became the second Indian cricketer to score a quadruple century in first-class cricket

The family reportedly handed him a list of demands, including a fair investigation, a government job and financial assistance. The visit is part of Shahs tour of Punjab to meet the families of three individuals whose deaths have drawn attention to the states drug menace

Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma lead the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings, while pacers Nandani Sharma and Kranti Gaud make significant climbs

Anurag Kashyap says Bollywood is increasingly favouring patriotic and devotional films, making it difficult for projects across other genres to get greenlit. Calling the trend a tragedy, the filmmaker shared his concerns while discussing Little Thomas

Arshad Warsi is reportedly set to return for Jolly LLB 4, which is being developed as a prequel to the courtroom comedy franchise. Umesh Shukla is said to be directing the film, with shooting expected to wrap by January 2027

SS Rajamouli has praised Mahesh Babus performance in Varanasi, hinting at an ambitious cinematic spectacle. The film reportedly explores time travel and features Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini

The Mumbai Crime Branch is tracing the alleged suppliers and investigating the wider distribution network to establish the roles of other people suspected of involvement, sources said

Ahead of its worldwide theatrical release, Ramayana: Part 1 is preparing a special premiere in Los Angeles, and according to a report, Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is expected to join the massive screening.

Kapil Sharma shared a message defending Daler Mehndi after a video showing Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal accused the veteran singer of being intoxicated during a cultural performance.

The woman was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch's Unit 7 on October 18 after officers allegedly caught her accepting an extortion payment of Rs 5 lakh at a restaurant in Ghatkopar West

In a video statement, Dipke rejected attempts to link the activists protests with violent unrest and regime-change movements abroad. He said Das and Ranka had chosen to face imprisonment peacefully, maintaining their commitment to Gandhian Satyagraha despite what he described as unlawful detention

Hockey India offers free entry passes for all 20 matches of the Men's Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 held across Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27

Tanishaa Mukerji has opened up about her Bigg Boss 7 experience, claiming the show's controlled situations fostered fake emotions and trauma bonding in her relationship with Armaan Kohli. She revealed that she sought psychiatric help and took six months to overcome

Ahead of Rubios visit, Jaishankar met a US Congressional delegation in Mumbai to discuss trade, energy, security and technology, as well as ways to strengthen India-US ties

The alleged fraud came to light after a divisional vigilance squad investigated a complaint and found irregularities in the sale of a piece of agricultural land to a resident of Pedgaon village, an official said

Actor Faisal Malik, who plays Kumbhakaran in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, has revealed that he used the character Hulk, played by Mark Ruffalo in the MCU as the reference for his character. He further said playing the character was a dream come true

Addressing a Dussehra rally at the Narayangad pilgrimage site in Beed tehsil, Manoj Jarange also criticised the Maharashtra government over the Rs 5,000 drought relief announced for affected farmers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to the Indian mix after nearly four years. On his return, the star pacer will be eyeing two records

The initiative aims to provide assistance through both the state government and the Shiv Sena, with financial aid being credited to farmers bank accounts and festive essentials being delivered to their homes, an official statement said

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale backed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats remarks on regime change, saying protests alone cannot bring down an elected government in India. He also welcomed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Ravi Kishan played Lord Ram for the first time at Delhis Ayodhya Ki Ramleela. His appearance has garnered the attention of social media users, with the actor also using the occasion to share a message on spirituality and lessons.

Tamil actor Karthik Sabesh, son of late composer Sabesh and nephew of veteran music director Deva, died at 37 on October 20 after an illness. His death comes days after Devas demise on October 17, 2026

Two people were injured after the gate of a Mixer Ride broke at a Dussehra ground in Vikaspuri, west Delhi, around 1.36 am on Tuesday. They were shifted to RML Hospital for treatment. Police registered a case, inspected the spot and are investigating possible negligence

Zelenskyy said the discussion centred on Ukraines urgent defence requirements as Kyiv continues diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia

Divya Vinekar was credited for playing a female constable in Netflix's Darlings, a dark comedy-drama starring Alia Bhatt. The news of her sudden demise was confirmed by RJ Rohini Ramnathan in an emotional Instagram post.

Mirnaa, who plays Rajinikanth's daughter-in-law in Jailer 2, penned a gratitude note after the film's blockbuster success. She thanked the superstar for blessing her with a life she had wished for and expressed gratitude to director Nelson Dilipkumar and Sun Pictures

BJP leader Guru Prakash Paswan questioned whether Raut was presenting the events in Albania as an example for India. He also referred to a social media post by the Congress in Kerala concerning the Chief Justice of India

Anup Jalota expressed sadness over the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff and urged Salman Khan to apologise to the Bishnoi community over the blackbuck poaching controversy, saying the apology could help end the ongoing hostility and prevent further attacks

Sonu Nigam has apologised to Kannadigas over his controversial Pahalgam remark in a video message after facing protest threats ahead of his Bengaluru concert. Pro-Kannada organisation KRV had earlier warned of protests, asking the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to deny permission for the concert

Dipika Kakar returned to the camera for the music video 'Mehndi Se Likhde Mera Naam' with husband Shoaib Ibrahim amid health struggles. She shared how he helped her overcome her fears and reminded her that she is a star

Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein have been seeing each other casually. The Office Romance co-stars were spotted arriving at and leaving a Los Angeles party in the same car, fuelling fresh dating speculation after previously denying being romantically involved

Kylie Jenner became the first non-Angel to wear Victorias Secrets USD 50 million Fantasy Bra at the 2026 Fashion Show. Featuring 4,411 natural diamonds and a USD 22 million yellow diamond centrepiece, the creation took 15 craftspeople more than 1,000 hours to make

Mahhi Vij blushed as Qazi Touqeer questioned her about dating and whether someone could approach her on Bigg Boss 20. Saying she was 'not open to all', the actress faced the playful teasing months after announcing her separation from Jay Bhanushali

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi criticised Sanjay Rauts remarks suggesting India should learn from unrest in Albania, stressing that violence undermines democracy and constitutional values

Investigators had been examining CCTV footage from the football ground and surrounding areas over the past several weeks to trace the accuseds movements and determine whether they had surveyed the location before the firing, a police official said

Acting on a tip-off, a police team raided the premises at around 4 pm on Monday and found workers assembling explosives under dangerous conditions, an official said

Ainul Haque, a West Bengal resident, has been arrested for allegedly claiming that 60 people died in the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, against the reported toll of 19. Investigators are probing the post and suspected Bangladesh links