No one will be able to infiltrate Bengal after BJP wins polls: Amit Shah at rally in Balagarh
Akshay Kumar announces new film with Vidya Balan, Anees Bazmee to direct; shoot kicks off in Kerala | Watch
Passports shown by Pawan Khera against Assam CM’s wife are ‘fake’: MEA sources
Eight killed, two injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Uttarakhand’s Tehri; CM Dhami expresses grief
Harmanpreet Kaur breaks Chamari Athapaththu’s legendary record in India’s third T20I vs South Africa
Bengal elections: TMC MLA Khagendranath Mahato switches to BJP after being denied ticket in Gopiballavpur
Iran says reopening of Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ amid US blockade, calls it ‘ceasefire violation’
Rajasthan Royals move to second on points table after thrashing LSG in low-scoring affair in IPL 2026
Stage set for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly polls: Will MK Stalin, Mamata Banerjee hold their ground?
Trump claims Iran halts execution of eight women protesters at his request: ‘I very much appreciate it’
‘Siddaramaiah is in the last stage of political career’: Son Yathindra names his potential successor
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra, stirred controversy within the state Congress on Wednesday by saying that his father is in the final stages of his political career and he should take on the role of a ‘margdarshak’ (mentor) to his party colleague and Cabinet Minister Satish Jarkiholi.
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Mumbai building collapse: Seven injured as portion of old Madanpura structure caves-in
A portion of the old Salvation Army Welfare Association building in Mumbai’s Madanpura locality collapsed on Wednesday (October 22), injuring seven people. The incident occurred around 12:30 pm when the first-floor section of the ground-plus-one structure gave way suddenly, sending debris crashing to the floor below. According to civic officials, fire brigade units, local police, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ward staff reached the site within minutes to begin rescue and debris removal operations.
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IND vs AUS 2nd ODI weather report: Will rain spoil Rohit-Kohli’s ODI return to Adelaide after 6 years?
Australia are 1-0 ahead in the three-match ODI series against India after winning the opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The match was interrupted by rain on multiple occasions, and eventually, it turned out to be a 26-over-per-side contest. The second ODI is scheduled to take place at the Adelaide Oval as the Indian team returns to play at their most favoured venue in ODIs after six years. But will rain spoil the party for the visitors in Adelaide as well?
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‘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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Jammu and Kashmir Bypolls: ‘Aga vs Aga’ in Budgam, women at the forefront in Nagrota
The nomination process for the by‑elections to the Budgam (constituency 27) and Nagrota (constituency 77) Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Monday. The polls, scheduled for 11 November with counting on 14 November, were a result of the resignation of Omar Abdullah from Budgam and the death of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana in Nagrota.
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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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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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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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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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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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