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Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi to promote the film on KBC 18

Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are set to appear on megastar Amitabh Bachchan-hosted quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 to promote their upcoming film Ramayana

16 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
Alia Bhatt asks Sharvari to be her dance teacher, Alpha co-star reacts

Actress Alia Bhatt asked her Alpha co-star Sharvari to become her dance teacher after seeing her flawless performance on the title track from her upcoming movie, Yeh Prem Mol Liya

16 Oct 2026 6:57 pm
Ranbir Kapoor leases his luxury flat for THIS whopping amount

Ranbir Kapoor has leased out his luxury apartment at Trump Towers in Pune for a starting monthly rent of Rs 4.6 lakh. According to the reported documents, the apartment has an approximate area of 6,094 sq ft and includes three covered car parking spaces.

16 Oct 2026 6:43 pm
'Prahaar is not my biopic: Ujjwal Nikam on Rajkummar Rao's film

Senior lawyer and Padma Shri awardee Ujjwal Nikam opened up about Rajkummar Rao's upcoming film Prahaar, clarifying that the film is not his biopic, but a courtroom drama on the trial of Ajmal Kasab

16 Oct 2026 6:34 pm
Kubbra Sait uses humour to question Imran Khans leave India notice - watch

Kubbra Sait used sarcasm to question the FRRO notice issued against Imran Khan to leave India after he participated in the CJP Mumbai protest at August Kranti Maidan. In her video, she also questioned why demonstrators were being detained for raising concerns.

16 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Saqib Ayub on experimenting with fast-paced action in Chaar Yaar

Actor Saqib Ayub, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series Chaar Yaar, has shared his experience of working on the series

16 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
Saif Ali Khans anniversary post for Kareena Kapoor comes with a twist

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrated 14 years of marriage on Friday, and shared a glimpse into their family life.The star couple tied the knot on October 16, 2012, in Mumbai, after dating for around five years.

16 Oct 2026 5:48 pm
Bhuvi back in Indian T20 squad, Licha Martinez apologises to Man Utd and more..

Check out the latest sports news, including Indian star pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has been added to the Indian squad for the 5th T20I against West Indies

16 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
Aditya Tare backs Arsenal to retain Premier League title, praises Odegaard

Ex-Mumbai Indians cricketer Aditya Tare predicts back-to-back Premier League titles for Arsenal, drawing comparisons to IPL success

16 Oct 2026 4:36 pm
Nanded launches Fodder Friends initiative to tackle livestock feed shortage

The programme aims to strengthen local fodder availability and help livestock owners prepare for a possible shortage in the coming months. The state government has declared drought in 305 talukas across Maharashtra. Of the 16 talukas in Nanded district, 14 have been declared drought-affected

16 Oct 2026 4:30 pm
Lisandro Martinez issues apology after criticising Manchester United board

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologises for his post-match comments targeting the club hierarchy following a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid

16 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
Mumbai to remain hot and humid; IMD predicts thunderstorms in parts of state

Mumbai and Thane are expected to experience warm and humid weather over the weekend. The weather is expected to remain largely dry on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, a weaather bulletin stated

16 Oct 2026 4:02 pm
Would be wonderful if authorities can help: Kapil Dev

Kapil was speaking to the media on day two of the big-ticket event, which features top global stars such as defending champion Tommy Fleetwood, former world number one Rory McIlroy and other Major champions such as Justin Rose, Patrick Reed, and Shane Lowry

16 Oct 2026 3:56 pm
MNS launches selfie, signature campaign to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The student wing of the party, Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena (MNVS) announced the protest on its X account, sharing photos of the campaign, named Selfie With Gyanu

16 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
Ranabaali X review: Watching Vijay, Rashmika's film is 'patience-test' for fans

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali garnered mixed reactions, with viewers appreciating their chemistry and power-packed dialogues while criticising the screenplay, pace and background score.

16 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
Halloween 2026: Obsession original uncut version to stream on OTT

Obsession, Curry Barker's horror film's original uncut version, will stream on OTT this Halloween. The film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. It follows a man whose wish for love turns into a terrifying nightmare

16 Oct 2026 3:14 pm
Delhi Police deny permission, serve notice to Dipke ahead of 'Tiranga March'

The CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march is scheduled to begin at 5 pm at Central Park in Connaught Place. However, police have not granted permission for the event

16 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
IND vs WI 5th T20I: Bhuvneshwar Kumar drafted in for series-decider in Bengaluru

Ahead of the match, star pacer Arshdeep Singh's availability is uncertain. He sustained a shoulder injury in the previous T20I match in Hyderabad. However, his participation in the final match of the series will be decided before the clash, depending on his fitness levels

16 Oct 2026 3:09 pm
Maharashtra drought: Wadettiwar demands immediate release of funds

Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar questioned whether the announced assistance of Rs 5,000 would be sufficient for farmers facing drought, agricultural losses and rising inflation

16 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Sharvari reveals how Sooraj Barjatya shaped her performance in Jhumka Patola

Sharvari says Jhumka Patola from Sooraj R. Barjatyas Yeh Prem Mol Liya allowed her to explore her love for dance in a new way. The actor revealed how the filmmaker helped her understand the story behind every movement and expression

16 Oct 2026 2:35 pm
Maharashtra Cyber rejects Yo Yo Honey Singhs request to appear on Oct 22

The summons were issued after a person filed a complaint against the rapper over allegedly objectionable remarks he made during a concert, Maharashtra Cyber Cell said

16 Oct 2026 2:32 pm
Madhuri Dixit recalls craving spicy food during second pregnancy

Madhuri Dixit has revealed that she enjoyed spicy, flavourful food during her second pregnancy, and her younger son Ryan now eats the spiciest food in the family. Sharing the anecdote on Kon Honar Crorepati, the actor also spoke about ukadiche modak while chatting with guests

16 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Sena (UBT) announces financial aid for families of farmers who died by suicide

Sandeep Girhe, the partys district unit chief, told reporters on that party representatives would visit the homes of the deceased farmers to hand over the money to their families

16 Oct 2026 2:18 pm
She has been such a great leader: Smriti Mandhana on Harmanpreet Kaur

Mandhana heaped praise on Kaur by saying that she has been a great leader and is an inspiring figure for a lot of youngsters

16 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
Influencer Sania Mistry deepfake case: Maharashtra Cyber begins action

The Maharashtra Cyber was working to identify those allegedly responsible for creating, uploading and circulating the manipulated images, officials said

16 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
Shankar Mahadevan recalls childhood dream of opening a restaurant

Shankar Mahadevans childhood dream of opening a restaurant has taken shape with Malgudi, a South Indian resto-cafe he co-founded with entrepreneur K.S. Ramakrishnan. The brand has expanded to Delhi with its 10th outlet in Rajouri Garden

16 Oct 2026 1:49 pm
Gujarat: Amit Shah to lay foundation stone for 81-foot Shiva statue

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for an 81-foot Lord Shiva statue at the Varadayini Mataji Temple in Rupal, Gandhinagar, on Friday. His itinerary also includes visits to Jain spiritual leaders, an evening aarti in Mansa and a Raas Garba programme in Kolvada

16 Oct 2026 1:37 pm
Maharashtra BJP targets Sanjay Raut over SC remarks and SIR row

BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban targeted Raut over the court proceedings, comparing him with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and accusing both opposition leaders of misleading the public

16 Oct 2026 1:36 pm
Press Council of India issues safety guidelines for journalists amid protests

The Press Council of India has issued guidelines for journalists covering protests and demonstrations, stressing personal safety, professional neutrality and ethical reporting. The advisory asks media personnel to carry visible ID cards

16 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
BMC trains nearly 9,000 teachers to teach children about personal safety

The training programme began on October 5 and will continue until October 13. Teachers are being trained in batches of 80 to 169 at BMC schools in Lower Parel, Goregaon and Kurla, officials said

16 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
When Daler Mehndi pranked Mika Singh with food 'cooked' by Jaya Bachchan

Mika Singh recalled how Daler Mehndi pranked him into believing Jaya Bachchan had sent food to the sets of Na Na Na Na Re. Sharing the memory on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, Mika also revealed how another prank by Daler made him stop messaging Amitabh Bachchan

16 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
'Conspiracy to seize power': Piyush Goyal targets Cong over regime change remark

Piyush Goyal said the opposition was using the controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to pursue a broader political objective

16 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
Abhijeet Dipke slams Delhi curbs, says peaceful protests do not hurt businesses

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke defended peaceful protests, saying demanding accountability from the government is not anarchy. He criticised administrative restrictions in Delhi ahead of the CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march

16 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
Russia: NCS and NOAA report magnitude 7.0, no tsunami threat

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Russias Kamchatka Peninsula at a depth of 152 km, according to the NCS. The EMSC recorded a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, while NOAA reported no tsunami threat. Further details on the earthquakes impact are awaited

16 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
Test Twenty set to kick off in Sri Lanka from November 14

The tournament will be played from November 14 to 29, with November 30th held as the reserve day. The tournament will feature four continental teams with 160 young players set to make their appearances in the first-ever edition of the Test Twenty

16 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
'Bangladesh-like regime change': Rajnath Singh targets Congress and its allies

Rajnath Singh said democratic rights did not give political parties the licence to create disorder or undermine public confidence in institutions

16 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Air India cancels flights to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah until October 20

Air India has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, citing the evolving geopolitical situation in the region. The airline said affected passengers would receive full refunds and advised travellers to check flight status for updates

16 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea against Central Park closure

The Supreme Court on Friday declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the NDMCs decision to shut Central Park at Connaught Place ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys proposed protest. The bench hoped better sense will prevail and said it could intervene if businesses suffer losses

16 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Watch: Priyanka Chopra, Law Roach work together again after alleged feud

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and celebrity stylist Law Roach have reunited professionally at the 2026 InStyle Imagemaker Awards, years after speculation about an alleged feud in 2023. Roach styled the actor in a Matieres Fecales Spring/Summer 2027 look, bringing their reported fallout back into focus

16 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
US school shooting in Oregon leaves four dead, two critically injured

A 16-year-old gunman killed three children aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Two others were critically injured. The suspect was found dead inside the school after a civilian intervened, police said

16 Oct 2026 12:19 pm
Will 'Men in Blue' be able to crush West Indies' 'Hope' of clinching the series?

Ahead of the match, the one big obstacle that is standing in the path of the Men in Blue is the West Indies' skipper Shai Hope. The right-handed batsman has been in his form of life and will look to continue riding on the momentum

16 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Nayyi Navelli movie review: Sadly, this might be Yami Gautam's weakest film

Despite its potential, Yami Gautam's Nayyi Navelli turns out to be a lacklustre horror-comedy that fails to deliver either scares or laughs. Its weak script, uninspired storytelling and poor execution make it a thoroughly disappointing watch.

16 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
Indonesia wildfires kills four; toxic haze spreads across Southeast Asia

Four people died battling fires in Indonesia's East Java as toxic haze worsened air quality across Southeast Asia. Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong vowed legal action against companies responsible, while Singapore's air pollution index reached 251, a very unhealthy level, according to IQAir

16 Oct 2026 11:51 am
SC seeks explanation from Sanjay Raut over remarks on CJI in SIR case

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said Raut's petition would be entertained on a provisional basis, subject to his explaining his conduct

16 Oct 2026 11:49 am
Delhi deploys 6,000 police personnel, 220 CAPF companies ahead of CJPs Lehra D

Delhi Police has deployed over 6,000 personnel, 220 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and additional CCTV cameras across Connaught Place and other sensitive areas ahead of the CJPs proposed Lehra Do Tiranga protest on Friday

16 Oct 2026 11:47 am
Neha Dhupia regrets rejecting Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De! India

Neha Dhupia has opened up about turning down two major projects, Shah Rukh Khans Chak De! India and Netflixs Operation Safed Sagar. The actor admitted she had always wanted to do a sports film and a story centred on the armed forces, calling the projects missed opportunities

16 Oct 2026 11:45 am
India extradites Manjeet Singh Bedi to US over alleged SNAP benefits fraud

Manjeet Singh Bedi has been extradited from India to the US to face charges of allegedly defrauding the SNAP food assistance programme of at least $600,000. The FBI says he fled to India via Canada after being indicted and will appear before a Washington state court

16 Oct 2026 11:36 am
Thane: Fire destroys three shops in Mumbras Shilphata, no injuries reported

The fire was reported at 8.27 am near M.M. City, beside Z.R.M. Bakers and opposite Dosti, in Green Park, Netaji Compound, Shilphata. The blaze affected a hardware shop, a tailoring shop and an office located at the site

16 Oct 2026 11:20 am
Tilak Varma set to achieve new record ahead of series-decider

Team India's star batsman Tilak Varma is set to achieve a new feat in his career. He is 98 runs away from achieving the feat of completing 2000 runs in international cricket

16 Oct 2026 11:17 am
The Beekeeper 2 teaser: Jason Statham returns to settle another score

Jason Statham is back as the action-packed world of The Beekeeper expands with a sequel. The teaser for The Beekeeper 2, directed by Timo Tjahjanto, introduces a new mission for Stathams character, with Jeremy Irons returning alongside newcomers

16 Oct 2026 11:09 am