‘What wrong has he done?’: Reactions galore after ‘fit’ Sarfaraz Khan gets left out of India A squad

The BCCI selection committee on Tuesday, October 21, announced the India A squads for the two red-ball matches against South Africa A later this month and in the first week of November at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the side in the two games, returning to competitive cricket for the first time since his foot injury sustained during the Manchester Test in July against England, while the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rajat Patidar were included.

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Strapless dress, bare head at wedding of Iran’s pro-Hijab leader’s daughter sparks outrage | Video

A video from the 2024 wedding of Fatemeh Shamkhani, daughter of Ali Shamkhani—one of Iran’s senior defence officials and a close aide to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—has ignited widespread criticism and debate. The clip shows the bride and several women at the ceremony flouting Iran’s strict hijab laws by wearing revealing, Western-style dresses, highlighting glaring contradictions within the Islamic Republic’s leadership.

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RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy’s 11-year-old niece found hanging in Kolkata

A shocking incident has emerged from West Bengal where the 11-year-old niece of Sanjay Roy – the convict in the sensational RG Kar rape and murder case – was found hanging inside a wardrobe at her home in Alipore’s Vidyasagar Colony on Sunday night. According to police sources, the girl’s body was found hanging from the frame of a wardrobe with a rope tied around her neck. The family rushed her to SSKM Hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead.

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Bihar Elections: AIMIM nominee suffers heart attack after being detained during nomination

With just weeks to go before Bihar votes in a high-stakes two-phase Assembly election, legal action has started to impact the electoral battlefield. In the last 24 hours, two candidates—one from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and another from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)—have been arrested, triggering protests and questions around political timing.

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Josh Hazlewood fires warning ahead of Ashes with fiery spell vs India in Perth

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood delivered a clinical performance to lead his side to a commanding victory over India in the opening ODI of the three-match series, held at the Perth Stadium. The pacer exploited the pace and bounce of the surface masterfully, claiming two crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, which unsettled India’s batting. 

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Israel resumes ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid to restart Monday

Israel has reinstated a ceasefire in Gaza and announced that the delivery of humanitarian aid will resume from Monday. The development comes after Israel temporarily halted aid shipments following what it described as a ceasefire violation by Hamas militants, who allegedly opened fire on Israeli soldiers. In response, the Israeli military carried out targeted attacks in parts of Gaza.

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5 Diwali photography tips to capture stunning festival moments tonight: Simple tricks to try

If you are done with your Diwali decor and cleaning, then it is time to dress up and look fantastic for the evening. Before the night starts, plan your photography angles, which you would be willing to capture—like diyas, fireworks, rangoli, or family portraits indoors and outdoors. Choose the best lighting spots in your home, like balconies or spaces decorated with lamps.

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Bihar Elections 2025: VIP announces 15 candidates, Santosh Sahni to contest from Gaura Bauram

The Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), led by Mukesh Sahni, has announced a total of 11 candidates so far for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 through two separate lists. The party, a part of the opposition alliance, is aiming to strengthen its political presence with a focus on representing backward and marginalized communities.

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Diwali 2025: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar to Hrithik Roshan, celebs spread festive cheer

It’s the day of lights and sparkles – a day when the whole country forgets all worries and takes part in the festivities. Similarly, Bollywood’s biggest stars have come together to light up social media this Diwali with their greetings. From Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar to Hrithik Roshan, several celebrities have poured in their heartfelt greetings and glimpses of their celebrations.

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Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha blessed with baby boy

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and her husband Raghav Chadha have officially welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on October 19, 2025. The actress and the AAP leader, who tied the knot in September 2023 in a dreamy Udaipur wedding, are overjoyed as they step into parenthood for the first time. 

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