HT Evening Brief October 26: Cyclone Arnab intensifies, Jamia protests continue

Here's a quick recap of the day's top headlines from India, the world and the field of sports and entertainment.

India’s balancing act: Managing border tensions with China and uncertainty with the US

In a conversation on Point Blank, HT's Shishir Gupta discusses India's balancing act with China and the US with Aayesha Varma, stressing strategic autonomy.

Drones, artillery guns and helicopters: DAC clears  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.12 lakh crore defence buys

The DAC, chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh, also granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for special utility helicopters.

Delhi: Two Feared Trapped After Building Collapse In Harsh Vihar | HT India

Morning visuals from Milan Garden in Harsh Vihar, Northeast Delhi, where a building collapsed, leaving two men feared trapped under the debris. Rescue efforts at the site are being closely watched as authorities work to assess the situation and locate those potentially trapped. The incident has raised concerns among local residents as teams continue operations at the collapse site. The latest visuals show the area following the building collapse.

Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan and Amar Kaushik hint at a new project as they reunite

Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have previously worked together on Dilwale in 2015 and Bhediya in 2022, respectively.&nbsp;

Antonelli masters Texas heat and Red Bull-Ferrari gambits

In a league of his own, the Italian conquered Austin, taking one giant stride towards a record-breaking championship legacy.

Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as Fed meeting and AI fears hit crypto markets

Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as Fed meeting fears, AI spending concerns and high oil prices weigh on crypto markets, while Ether, XRP and Solana decline.

Karwa Chauth 2026: 7 crystals for men and women linked to Venus energy and deeper emotional bonds

If you want to include crystals in your Karwa Chauth celebrations, here are seven stones to explore and simple ways to make them part of your routine.

Joint pain or arthritis: Orthopaedic surgeon shares 5 warning signs you should not ignore

Joint pain may follow physical strain or ageing, but it can also signal arthritis. Know the signs so you do not dismiss it as regular pain.

Chris Brown avoids jail after pleading guilty to affray in London nightclub attack

Chris Brown received an eight-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to affray over an attack on music producer at a London nightclub in February 2023.