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Veteran BJP leader LK Advani has been admitted to Delhi's Indraprastha Apollo Hospital with a chest infection. The 98-year-old leader is under medical observation and receiving treatment in the pulmonary department.

US President Donald Trump has fired White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after just five days in the role. Her brief tenure faced scrutiny following criticism of her first press briefing and questions about her legal credentials.

Imran Khan's lawyers have claimed that the actor was merely passing through Nana Chowk and did not participate in the anti-CEC protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan on October 10. His legal team plans to challenge the FRRO's order directing him to leave India

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali reviews and ratings have been disabled on BookMyShow. The order restrained X Corp, YouTube, Google India, BookMyShow, IMDb, Facebook India, Meta platforms and unidentified defendants from hosting or circulating the alleged content.

Ladakh has created Sankoo as its eighth district by reorganising parts of Kargil, fulfilling a long-standing demand for decentralised governance in Suru Valley. The administration has also constituted the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council for Sankoo, redrawn tehsil boundaries across five districts and delegated additional administrative powers to the SDM of Durbuk to improve public service delivery.

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam stars Rajkummar Rao as the public prosecutor who played a key role in the prosecution of Ajmal Kasab. Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher also feature in the film.

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a 15-day inquiry into allegations that IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan verbally abused JKAS officer Beenish Wani during a virtual official meeting. The incident sparked political criticism, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calling for accountability and JKAS officers demanding an impartial investigation.

The makers of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part 1 have released its second trailer, focusing on the strength of Lord Ram, played by Ranbir Kapoor, and Raavan, portrayed by Yash. The promo offers a glimpse of Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, while Sai Pallavi receives limited screen time. X users praised the visuals and action sequences.

This is the second detention in a week for Dipke. He was earlier detained right after his plane landed in Delhi from Mumbai for a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Discover how Shrimad Rajchandra Mission's Raj Uphaar initiative empowers tribal women in Gujarat with vocational training, dignified employment, and global market reach.

The two were detained along with Ajinkya Shinde after allegedly crossing police barricades and entering Jantar Mantar to protest against the Election Commission over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Shinde was released on a personal bond.

Delhi traders and shopkeepers have claimed losses of around Rs 100 crore daily due to ongoing protests, security restrictions and road blockades. Markets including Khan Market, Connaught Place and Shankar Market have reported a sharp decline in customer footfall and festive season sales.

The Sensex advanced 413.70 points, or 0.56 per cent, to settle at 74,729.27, while the Nifty climbed 148.80 points, or 0.65 per cent, to end the session at 23,146.15.

The gold rate has been lowered from 1,851.99 to 1,794.11 per gram, while the silver rate has fallen from 29,501.09 to 26,859.02 per kilogram. The move could affect exporters' profit margins, although strong global demand may limit the impact.

Apple CEO John Ternus criticised early foldable phones as cheap and crappy due to their fragility, impracticality and visible creases. Apple addressed these issues before launching the iPhone Duo, priced at Rs 2,99,900 in India. Pre-bookings open at 5:30 pm IST today,

The fifth round of talks between the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Ladakh's Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance ended without consensus. Both sides agreed to resume discussions on October 22 after exchanging draft proposals. The Ladakhi groups reiterated their demands for a legislature and constitutional safeguards, while BJP leader Tashi Gyalson expressed optimism about reaching an agreement in the next round.

Sensex slips to around 74,093 and Nifty touches 22,942 in early trade. IT stocks offer support as earnings optimism competes with foreign outflow risks and higher crude oil prices.

Reliance responded to Elon Musk's Starlink criticism, saying it 'never feared competition' and operators must obey Indian laws. Jio's satellite services await clearance too, it said. The statement comes just days before Jio's IPO listing.

India raises petrol export duty to 2.5 per litre from 0.5 and cuts diesel duty to 8.5 from 16, effective October 16, under its fortnightly review of petroleum export tax rates.

The Delhi High Court declined to restrain the CJP's October 16 protest at Connaught Place, recording Delhi Police's assurance to regulate the gathering amid security restrictions and traders' concerns.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the presence of a senior Delhi Police officer over allegations of assault on women journalists covering recent protests. CJI Surya Kant said the police must explain the allegations.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said democratic and political protests must be allowed, but the Supreme Court should not be dragged into political demonstrations. He stressed that protests should not disrupt the functioning of the court or inconvenience litigants, lawyers and staff.

Virat Kohli, apart from being a champion cricketer, has a keen eye for building brands. While he has been associated with several brands in the past, he is now an investor in sportswear brand Agilitas and a co-founder of one8world

Salman Khan will be appearing in the opening episode of Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan Season 9. KJo kicks off the show by revisiting his iconic virginity question, asking Salman if he is still a virgin. Salman responds in Ravi Kishan's style, leaving both of them in splits.

Sensex gained 211 points and Nifty crossed 22,700 in the early trade. IT buying supported benchmarks, but weaker broader markets signalled selective demand.

Government has directed telecom operators to introduce mandatory Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) from November 1, 2026. The service will display callers' registered names alongside their numbers on 4G and newer networks, helping users identify unknown callers without installing a separate application.

Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders' petition challenging alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls on October 15. The court will also consider pleas concerning anti-CEC protests in Delhi, alleged police excesses, detentions and metro service restrictions.

Gajendra Chauhan called Imran Khan deshdrohi and demanded his deportation within 24 hours. Meanwhile, Raza Murad said foreign nationals should not interfere in India's internal affairs, adding that Imran could approach the court if he felt he was being treated unfairly.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Ladakh's infrastructure growth since it became a Union Territory in 2019 while inaugurating and dedicating five major projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore. He underscored improvements in road connectivity, drinking water, healthcare, tourism and power infrastructure, including the new Leh airport terminal and the NimmuPadumDarcha road.

Nushrratt Bharuccha has returned home after successfully undergoing spine surgery following her unfortunate accident. Her team confirmed her discharge through an official statement, adding that the actress is focusing on recovery and regaining her strength.

19-year-old suspect, identified as a self-described white supremacist and Neo-Nazi, was arrested after allegedly admitting to a co-worker that he had attempted the attack, but his rifle jammed. India has urged US authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, bring those responsible to justice

Supreme Court has referred actor Rajpal Yadav's cheque-dishonour dispute to mediation after he deposited Rs 2 crore. It also directed the trial court to release his passport for professional travel abroad, subject to conditions, as he challenges his conviction and three-month sentence.

Actor Imran Khan, a 43-year-old US citizen and OCI cardholder, plans to challenge a Mumbai police notice directing him to leave India by October 28. Detained during a protest on October 10, he will argue that OCI cardholders are not barred from demonstrations under the Immigration and Foreigners Act or its rules.

Srinagar Police has launched a major crackdown on drug trafficking by freezing and attaching multiple residential properties and a vehicle allegedly acquired through illicit drug proceeds. The action was carried out by six police stations under the NDPS Act as part of efforts to dismantle the financial networks sustaining the drug trade.

The Sensex surged 1,533.72 points, or 2.11 per cent, to close at 74,315.61, while the Nifty advanced 374.65 points, or 1.66 per cent, to settle at 22,997.35.

Actor Imran Khan, nephew of Aamir Khan, has received a Mumbai Police notice directing him to leave India by October 28. The action follows his participation in a protest at August Kranti Maidan demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

While the rest of the country decorates stages for Navratri, Basohli in Kathua performs its 114-year-old Ramlila in an open field under the open sky. Born from a trade link with Amritsar and a donation of 15 silver coins in 1912, the tradition now blends devotion with spectacle, from rain at Sita's birth to Hanuman soaring 150 metres on a wire.

A pregnant woman from Gurez and her baby died in north Kashmir amid allegations of medical negligence and delays in shifting her to District Hospital Bandipora due to snowfall and movement restrictions. Residents staged protests and shut markets in Dawar, prompting the Health Department to initiate an investigation.

NIPER Raebareli and AstraZeneca India have partnered to enhance clinical trial capabilities across 25 emerging research sites in India.

Explore why Millennials and Gen Z professionals in India's booming Tier-2 cities are choosing to rent furniture and appliances with Rentomojo instead of buying.

A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for murdering her husband, Saurabh Rajput, and sealing his dismembered body inside a cement-filled blue drum.

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Sensex falls 376 points to 72,657.91 and Nifty slips to 22,575.85 at 1:19 pm as financial stocks weaken amid higher wholesale inflation, costly crude and continued foreign selling.

The J&K government has suspended Abdul Latief Banday, a teacher in Grade II, following his arrest in connection with the case of a minor tribal girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted and later died following complications during an attempted pregnancy termination.

A proposal to introduce coordinated themes for Friday sermons at mosques and shrines across Jammu and Kashmir has triggered controversy with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq opposing the reported move, alleging interference in religious affairs.

Delhi court on October 14 remanded CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to five days of judicial custody after they allegedly scaled barricades to enter Jantar Mantar. They were protesting alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls and demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

Forward Deployed Engineer job postings in India surged 1,807% year-on-year in June 2026, reflecting a shift driven by AI adoption.

Fraudsters may use malicious links or malware to compromise devices and steal money. People are advised to verify transactions through official banking channels and report cyber fraud by calling 1930 or visiting cybercrime.gov.in.

Apple has launched three new smart home devices: HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K. The products offer a 7-inch smart home display, improved audio, enhanced streaming and hands-free Siri controls, expanding Apple's connected home ecosystem.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said changes to LTCG tax could be considered as Budget preparations begin.