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Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order to increase the number of active-duty Russian military personnel. The total active personnel will now reach 1.55 million as part of efforts linked to the Ukraine conflict. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of gearing up for a renewed mass mobilization of troops. Meanwhile, military experts have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of any new draft orders.

The Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS and central intelligence agencies have seized around 526 kg of narcotics from an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea. The drugs, comprising methamphetamine and heroin, are valued at more than Rs 3,000 crore in the international market. Five Pakistani nationals operating the vessel were also detained during the September 25 operation. The dhow was tracked through coordinated sea-and-air surveillance before the agencies launched a hot pursuit and intercepted the ves

Watch the song promo 'Bindaas' from Tamil movie 'Jailer 2' starring Superstar Rajinikanth. 'Bindaas' is sung by Anirudh Ravichander and Deepthi Suresh and music of the song is given by Anirudh Ravichander. Lyrics of 'Jailer 2' song 'Bindaas' are written by Super Subu. To know more about 'Bindaas' song from Superstar Rajinikanth starrer 'Jailer 2' watch the video.

Watch the 'Title Track' from Malayalam movie 'Dont Trouble The Trouble' starring Fahadh Faasil, Ssara Palekar & Saurabh Sachdeva. 'Title Track' is sung by Suhail Koya and Aditya Iyengar and music of the song is given by Kaala Bhairava. Lyrics of 'Dont Trouble The Trouble' song 'Title Track' are written by Suhail Koya. To know more about 'Title Track' song from Fahadh Faasil, Ssara Palekar & Saurabh Sachdeva starrer 'Dont Trouble The Trouble' watch the video.

Watch the 'Title Track' from Telugu movie 'Dont Trouble The Trouble' starring Fahadh Faasil, Ssara Palekar & Saurabh Sachdeva. 'Title Track' is sung by Kaala Bhairava and Baba Sehgal and music of the song is given by Kaala Bhairava. Lyrics of 'Dont Trouble The Trouble' song 'Title Track' are written by Aditya Iyengar. To know more about 'Title Track' song from Fahadh Faasil, Ssara Palekar & Saurabh Sachdeva starrer 'Dont Trouble The Trouble' watch the video.

Sanju Samson speaks about the Asian Games, Virat Kohlis hundred and more during his press conference. Watch the India cricketer share his thoughts on the latest developments in Indian cricket.

France is facing a major wave of public-sector protests, with firefighters joining teachers, healthcare workers, civil servants and other workers on the streets.The protests come amid growing anger over the governments proposed budget measures and a freeze in public-sector salaries under President Emmanuel Macron.More than 170 demonstrations have been reported across the country, as unions and workers demand changes to the governments plans and warn of the impact on public services and household

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Russia launched another major wave of missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, lighting up the Ukrainian capitals night sky with explosions and fires. Ukrainian officials said a child was killed and several people were injured, while homes, warehouses, cars and other infrastructure were damaged. The strikes came as Russia intensified attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, including the use of faster, jet-powered drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, while NATO sep

Watch the song 'Straight Outta Sarpetta' from Tamil movie 'Anbil Avan' starring Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan. 'Straight Outta Sarpetta' is sung by Tamizhadhavan and Rockzane and music of the song is given by Govind Vasantha. Lyrics of 'Anbil Avan' song 'Straight Outta Sarpetta' are written by Tamizhadhavan. 'Anbil Avan' movie is directed by R. Kaarthikeyan. To know more about 'Straight Outta Sarpetta' song from Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan starrer 'Anbil Avan' watch the video.

Watch the song 'Nee Prema Ninne Kadhannadha' from Telugu movie 'Chakkora - Lunar Love Bird' starring Sravan, Malaika T Vasupal and Anushka Luhar. 'Nee Prema Ninne Kadhannadha' is sung by Kailash Kher and music of the song is given by Prince Henry. Lyrics of 'Chakkora - Lunar Love Bird' song 'Nee Prema Ninne Kadhannadha' are written by Kasarla Shyam. Manga Srinivas directorial is slated to release on October 9. 'Chakkora - Lunar Love Bird' also stars Yamini, L. B. Sriram, Suman, Brahmaji and Indr

Watch the song 'Yaaridho' from Malayalam movie 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' starring Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju and Sangeeth Prathap. 'Yaaridho' is sung by Sarath Santhosh and music of the song is given by Vishnu Vijay. Lyrics of 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' song 'Yaaridho' are written by Madrashe. Girish A D directorial is slated to release soon. 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' also stars Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt, Roshan Shanavas, Shyam Mohan and Shameer Khan in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Yaaridho'

Watch the song 'Etthara Etthu' from Telugu movie 'Comrade Kalyan' starring Sree Vishnu, Mahima Nambiar and Radhika Sarathkumar. 'Etthara Etthu' is sung by Nalgonda Gaddar Narsanna and music of the song is given by Vijai Bulganin. Lyrics of 'Comrade Kalyan' song 'Etthara Etthu' are written by Bhaskarabhatla. Janakiram Marella directorial is slated to release soon. 'Comrade Kalyan' also stars Shine Tom Chacko, Upendra Limaye and others in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Etthara Etthu' song from

Watch the song 'Jumanthu' from Kannada movie 'Mudhol' starring Vikram Ravichandran, Sanjana Anand and Mayur Bhanushali. 'Jumanthu' is sung by Sathyaprakash, Srinisha Jayaseelan and Keerthi Vaddiparthi and music of the song is given by Yuvaraj Chandran. Lyrics of 'Mudhol' song 'Jumanthu' are written by V. Nagendra Prasad. Karthik Rajan directorial is slated to release soon. 'Mudhol' also stars Vikram Ravichandran, Sanjana Anand and Mayur Bhanushali in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Jumanthu'

Watch the song 'Jadal Zamana' from Telugu movie 'The Paradise' starring Nani, Mohan Babu and Kayadu Lohar. 'Jadal Zamana' is sung by Anirudh Ravichander and music of the song is given by Anirudh Ravichander. Srikanth Odela directorial is slated to release soon. 'The Paradise' also stars Sonali Kulkarni, Raghav Juyal, Sampoornaesh Babu, Tanikella Bharani and Priyadarshi in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Jadal Zamana' song from Nani and Kayadu Lohar starrer 'The Paradise' watch the video.

Enjoy the latest Hindi song 'Beqadra' sung by 'Faheem Abdullah' and 'Shanya Kashyap'. The music for this soulful track has been composed by 'Hyder Dar' and 'Najiullah', with lyrics penned by 'Najiullah'. The music video has been directed by 'Swapnil Raj'. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Hindi video song 'Beqadra' and experience its emotional and heartfelt vibe. For more Hindi songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Hindi ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of 'Fahee

Watch the song 'Manishi' from Telugu movie 'Kagitham Padavalu' starring Vardan, Krishana Priya and Sameta Gandi. 'Manishi' is sung by Nawfal Raja Ais and music of the song is given by Nawfal Raja Ais. Lyrics of 'Kagitham Padavalu' song 'Manishi' are written by Rahman. Mgr Thukaram directorial is slated to release soon. 'Kagitham Padavalu' also stars Prem Sagar in a pivotal role. To know more about 'Manishi' song from Vardan and Krishana Priya starrer 'Kagitham Padavalu' watch the video.

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has made an extraordinary direct appeal to American voters, urging them to reject Donald Trumps Iran policies ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. In a 25-page open letter, the IRGC called on Americans to oppose U.S. support for Israel, foreign wars and Americas overseas military presence.IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi also attacked Trump personally, questioned Washingtons claims about Irans nuclear ambitions and warned that the Strait of Hormuz

Indian Army conducted Exercise Jai se Vijay on National Highway-911 near Dantour, showcasing military capabilities. Helicopters performed precision landings and take-offs, demonstrating operational readiness and adaptability. The exercise highlighted the importance of dual-use infrastructure for military operations in sensitive border areas. Challenges of the desert environment required close coordination among aircrew and ground crew during the activity.

A customer alleged that his Renault Duster was driven without his consent and subsequently met with an accident. The car dealer's defense indicated the vehicle was taken for servicing from Kharagpur to Haldia when the incident occurred. The commission found the dealer responsible for not ensuring reasonable care and unauthorized use of the vehicle. The insurer rejected the claim citing a delay, but the commission deemed this arbitrary and inadequate.

India currently imports petroleum worth around Rs 22 lakh crore, Gadkari said, underlining the need to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuels through greater use of ethanol, electricity, hydrogen and other alternative energy sources. The government is also encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles and flex fuel vehicles are being developed.

Dansby Swanson and Mallory Swanson launched the Purpose and Calling Foundation in 2025 to serve children and families through sports, education and community initiatives. The 2026 Swanson Games fundraiser they held raised more than $700,000, and Dansby separately pledged $600,000 to Vanderbilt baseball, clearing up a story about the two figures that has so often been muddled.

Texas When Rangers first baseman Jake Burgers daughter Penelope was born with Down syndrome in October 2024, he and his wife, Ashlyn Burger, turned a very personal family experience into a bigger community initiative. Since launching in March 2025, the Burger Family Foundation has raised over $150,000 through merchandise sales and increased financial assistance, awareness and opportunities for families and adults with disabilities.

Delhi will soon introduce an Intelligent Traffic Management System to improve traffic management across the capital. The project aims to adjust traffic signals based on real-time conditions and reduce congestion. Emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, will receive priority during peak traffic times. Traffic violations will be monitored using automated systems for enforcement and safety. The rollout will occur in three phases, evaluated to ensure effectiveness and integration.

Russia's new Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones complicate Ukraine's air defense systems due to their high speed and altitude. Ukraine has started utilizing F-16 fighters and new interceptors to counter these advanced threats. Meanwhile, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed a turbojet engine for future military applications. The Agniveg loitering munitions demonstrate India's capabilities to strike high-value targets efficiently.

The Union Cabinet has sanctioned increased Minimum Support Prices for Rabi crops, fostering agricultural growth for farmers across the country. Additionally, a new financial boost for the Green Energy Corridor-III scheme aims to enhance renewable energy transmission between states. In a bid to alleviate urban traffic woes, Delhi will introduce an Intelligent Traffic Management System, leveraging real-time data for improved road safety and optimized traffic flow.

During a rally in Jalandhar, Amit Shah slammed the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing them of allowing drug trafficking to persist in Punjab. He criticized the Chief Minister for failing to tackle the pressing drug problem. Shah assured voters that the Bharatiya Janata Party could eliminate drugs from Punjab within two years, highlighting the BJP's success in drug seizures compared to the Congress.

A consumer commission in Jharkhand has ruled in favor of a customer regarding a defective refrigerator. The customer faced repeated cooling issues and requested a replacement after the refrigerator exploded. The company failed to respond appropriately to the customer's complaints and repair attempts. As a result, the commission ordered compensation along with litigation costs to be paid to the customer. The total financial liability amounts to Rs 1.

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a serious incident. Reports indicate an altercation between the pilots, leading to a rapid descent of the aircraft. Israeli fighter jets were dispatched due to concerns over a possible hijacking, which were later dismissed. Passengers reported hearing screams and witnessing a violent situation within the cockpit during the incident.

In a first for Punjab cricket, the PCA have signed veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav as a guest player for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. With Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar expected to be away on India duty, Punjab are banking on Umesh's experience and red-ball pedigree in their bid to win their first Ranji title since 1992.

In a remarkable crackdown on drug trafficking, Gujarat's ATS and the Indian Coast Guard discovered more than 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine hidden aboard an Iranian dhow. With a staggering value of over Rs 3,000 crore, this seizure led to the arrest of five Pakistani nationals in the Arabian Sea.

Raghavendra Mandapam, the beloved venue of superstar Rajinikanth in Kodambakkam, is set for demolition, paving the way for a new three-star hotel. This location has been a cherished site for fans and holds numerous memories of Rajinikanth's charitable endeavors. As this transition unfolds, anticipation builds for the release of 'Jailer 2' on October 15, further exciting the star's devoted followers.

Boeing has been selected by the US Navy to design the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet. India is engaging with both the Global Combat Air Programme and the Future Combat Air System initiatives. This engagement aims to ensure India's position in the evolving aerial combat landscape. The FCAS, now led by France, is expected to see its first flight around 2028-29.