Actress Urmila Sanawar arrested for ‘extortion bid, death threat’ amid Uttarakhand murder case probe

Haridwar Police arrested actress Urmila Sanawar on Sunday after Suresh Rathore’s daughter accused her of demanding ₹5 crore, threatening family members and defaming them. The arrest came days after Sanawar and BJP MLA Rathore agreed to polygraph and narco-analysis tests in a CBI probe into the 2022 Pauri Garhwal receptionist murder, whose alleged VIP links have renewed scrutiny.

Living with dream to serve people: Modi in Varanasi

Modi said his dream is to serve people while opening a ₹150-crore Varanasi garment plant, promising Banaras-made clothing global reach and women’s empowerment. The Arvind Limited facility is training more than 300 local women and is expected to generate thousands of jobs across Purvanchal as it expands. It will produce sportswear and undergarments for multinational brands.

Ukraine rejects Musk’s claim of Starlink use for drone attacks, says not possible with curbs

Ukraine rejected Musk’s claim that its forces violated Starlink terms by using the civilian network for offensive drone strikes, saying restrictions already barred such operations. Kyiv said connectivity had returned to normal after disruptions lasting more than a week, which affected frontline drone missions and communications. Musk said Starlink barred offensive strikes; Washington controls Starshield.

Lucknow: 100 lawyers’ chambers bulldozed in Qaiserbagh, nearly 100 more face axe

Lucknow’s civic body demolished about 100 lawyers’ chambers near Qaiserbagh on Sunday, as protests over the lack of alternative accommodation halted the drive. Nearly 100 structures remain among 211 identified for removal under High Court orders. Advocates say many worked there for decades without rehabilitation; earlier drives removed 143 structures, and future action awaits court directions.

UPSRTC staff attempt self-immolation over salary delays, alleged harassment

Two UPSRTC contractual employees, a driver and conductor, allegedly poured petrol on themselves at Lucknow’s Qaiserbagh workshop Sunday, protesting delayed salaries, harassment and passenger targets; colleagues intervened, preventing self-immolation. The driver blamed unauthorised vehicles for diverting passengers, while workers demanded timely pay, fair route assignments and action against operators. UPSRTC officials said grievances would be addressed.

Nitin Nabin chairs key BJP meet to discuss response to Opposition’s anti-SIR campaign

Senior BJP leaders, including Nitin Nabin, Amit Shah and B.L. Santhosh, met in Delhi to plan outreach and counter Congress’s campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ahead of assembly polls. Launched October 22, Rashtra Chintan Samvaad will engage students, professionals and homemakers to explain SIR and rebut opposition claims as elections approach in five states.

Jogen Chowdhury: An artist who did not need to shout to be heard

Jogen Chowdhury is remembered as a singular Indian artist whose sinuous lines and cross-hatching gave figures psychological depth. He absorbed European modernist influences while retaining a distinctly Indian visual language, untouched by fashionable spectacle. Born in Faridpur in 1939, he studied in Kolkata and Paris, taught at Santiniketan, held cultural posts and served in Parliament.

MBBS student found dead in Pratapgarh medical college hostel; probe on

A 24-year-old MBBS student was found dead in a Pratapgarh medical college hostel courtyard Sunday, with police saying the cause remains unclear pending post-mortem and forensic findings. His spectacles and two phones were recovered from the seven-storey hostel roof. Investigators are examining his final hours and damaged CCTV; he was from Ballia and sitting supplementary exams.

Fact check: Sasha Obama's 2023 paparazzi photo digitally altered to show her ‘kissing girlfriend’

A viral image showing Sasha Obama kissing a woman is fabricated, altered from 2023 paparazzi photos of her walking with a friend in New York. It spread after Barack Obama campaigned for Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, amid far-right attacks on his family. The rally aimed to strengthen Black voter support ahead of November’s Senate race.

Wall Street week ahead: Big tech earnings and Fed decision to test US stock rally

Wall Street’s rally faces a test as Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon report earnings alongside Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision, with investors weighing whether artificial-intelligence investments can deliver growth and profits. Results from chipmakers and firms broaden the picture, while Fed guidance could shift rate expectations. Despite tech losses, the S&P 500 gained 11% in 2026.

Israeli strike on university in Gaza kills 3, education ministry calls out 'attacks on students'

An Israeli strike on a Gaza City university killed three people and wounded eight Sunday, hospital and university sources said; the military said it was investigating. Civil defence reported four more deaths. Gaza’s education ministry said students were in class and claimed 95 percent of academic buildings have been damaged during the war, despite a year-old truce.

Delhi records October's lowest minimum temperature after overnight rain

Overnight rain lowered Delhi’s minimum temperature to 17°C on Sunday, the month’s lowest so far, while nudging air quality into the moderate category, with the AQI at 153. Delhi received 4.4 mm of rain, and temperatures ranged from 16.2°C at the Ridge to 17.2°C at Ayanagar. Clear skies are forecast Monday, but pollution may worsen to poor through Wednesday.

Tilak Varma's old-school finishing is just what India need

Tilak Varma’s innings rescued India from 112/6 against New Zealand, showing the finisher’s role can extend beyond late-innings power-hitting. He and Nitish Kumar Reddy rebuilt the chase through patience, running and attacks on pace, turning pressure into victory. Once embodied by MS Dhoni, finishing is associated with death overs, but Varma offers a flexible model.

Nearly 70% candidates take UPSSSC PET 2026 in state on Day 1

Nearly 70% appeared on Sunday, day one of Uttar Pradesh’s three-day UPSSSC PET 2026, with 8,21,986 of 11,80,434 candidates attending across 60 districts; Lucknow turnout reached 75.95%. An impersonation attempt in Ghaziabad prompted an FIR, while AI flagged 21 candidates as suspicious. Nearly 94,000 personnel and 31,602 cameras monitored the exam, alongside Aadhaar and facial-recognition checks.

Modi inaugurates garment manufacturing unit in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi

Modi inaugurated Arvind Limited’s ₹150-crore garment plant in Varanasi, expected to create thousands of jobs across Purvanchal; more than 300 women have been recruited and are training. The facility will expand in two phases, producing sportswear, undergarments and khadi clothing for multinational brands. He watched an air show marking the Indian Air Force’s 94th anniversary.

Bruno Fernandes benched by Manchester United after criticism of Michael Carrick

Manchester United benched Bruno Fernandes for Sunday’s match against Bournemouth after he publicly questioned Michael Carrick’s tactics. Carrick called the decision “pure football,” saying he chose the team he believed could deliver the desired performance. Fernandes had objected to instructions not to press during Wednesday’s 4-1 defeat to Como, while Harry Maguire captained the side.

Centre dispatches 250 RAF personnel to Arunachal as Siang hydropower project protest turns violent

The Centre is sending two Rapid Action Force companies, about 250 CRPF personnel, to Pasighat after protests over the Siang project turned violent; they are expected Sunday. Demonstrators torched an NHPC office and police station, and Pema Khandu urged calm. Residents fear displacement and ecological damage, while the government says no construction decision has been made.

From night sweats to unexplained weight loss, 10 tuberculosis symptoms you should not ignore

TB affects more than the lungs; a cough over two weeks, weight loss, fatigue, fever, night sweats, or a painless neck lump warrants testing. Back or joint pain, confusion, blood in urine, and abdominal pain may also signal disease. Government facilities provide free testing and treatment, and early diagnosis improves outcomes. India carries a quarter of the global burden.

Lee Jun-hyuk: On finding purpose, taking risks and The Ordinary Jackpot

Lee Jun-hyuk’s *The Ordinary Jackpot* examines workplace hierarchies and burnout through a manager who wins $1 million yet returns to work, using newfound security to challenge office politics. He says the windfall gives his character courage rather than changing him, while the drama presents workplace pressures as universal. The web-novel adaptation co-stars Seo Hyun-woo.

Neymar sent off under Vini Jr rule, accuses opponent of abusing anti-racism step

VAR sent Neymar off for breaching the “Vini Jr rule” by covering his mouth during a clash with Bahia’s Rodrigo Nestor, as Santos drew 1-1. Neymar admitted fault but accused Nestor of exploiting the safeguard; Nestor condemned him. Luan Peres equalised, and Neymar faces bans. The IFAB-approved rule followed alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Jr.

‘Mafia’: BJP attacks Congress after Kharge’s ‘baap’ remark targeting PM Modi

The BJP accused Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge of personal attacks and violating political decorum after he remarked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father at a Patna event, prompting Amit Shah to condemn his language and accuse Congress of repeatedly abusing Modi and his family. The row unfolds amid electoral-roll revisions, with rival claims of bias and attacks on institutions.

UNESCO adds three Indian sites to Tentative List, including Sirpur temples and Andaman volcanoes

UNESCO added three sites to its World Heritage Tentative List: Baratang’s karst-mud-volcano complex, Andaman’s subduction volcanoes, and Chhattisgarh’s Sirpur cultural landscape. Inclusion permits nomination, not World Heritage status. Baratang features limestone caves and mud volcanoes; Barren Island hosts South Asia’s only confirmed active volcano, while Sirpur preserves temples and Buddhist remains. India lists 81 properties.

Discover spiritual travel in India with Radisson Hotel Group

Spiritual travel in India now blends pilgrimage with culture, regional cuisine, wellness and leisure, encouraging slower, more balanced itineraries. Radisson Hotel Group offers stays near sacred sites, including Prem Mandir in Vrindavan, Kashi Vishwanath and Varanasi’s ghats, and Amritsar’s Golden Temple, alongside properties in Ayodhya and Prayagraj. Families can also explore local heritage, markets and crafts.

Skip the cinema queues and explore these 5 4K projectors for your home

Five 4K projectors bring different strengths: XGIMI Horizon 20 targets premium cinema and gaming, while Epson EH-TW6250, BenQ GP520, XGIMI Elfin Flip 4K and ViewSonic CPB701-4K vary in brightness, portability, streaming and gaming features. Buyers praise picture quality and colour but cite price, noise, weak black levels or missing extras. Room, budget and viewing habits should guide choice.

Brazil votes in polarising presidential runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro’s son

Brazilians voted Sunday in a tight runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S.-aligned Flávio Bolsonaro, with the result potentially reshaping Washington’s influence in Latin America. They clashed over crime, living costs, climate, welfare and ties with Donald Trump. Bolsonaro led round one; abstentions could decide a rematch of Brazil’s narrow 2022 contest.

UP man holds goat funeral, uses AI-generated image to fake death in court

Police in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, arrested murder accused Rajkumar Rajbhar after alleging he used an AI-generated funeral-pyre image and forged documents, including a death certificate, to convince a court he was dead and evade trial. Investigators say he staged a goat’s funeral in Ghazipur in 2025, then hid; he allegedly sought to avoid repaying investors.

'Manipur cannot achieve lasting peace as long as a gun culture exists,' says CM Khemchand

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand said lasting peace and progress are impossible while gun culture persists, as he visited Sinai’s designated SoO camp after security forces seized it. He praised CRPF’s CoBRA unit, urged civilian protection, and called for violence to end and illegal arms to be surrendered. The operation followed the killing of three Meitei firewood collectors.

Enabling India’s clean energy transition

India’s power transition depends not only on adding renewables but integrating them efficiently, as demand surges and non-fossil sources exceed 54% of installed capacity. Market coupling could pool exchange bids to improve liquidity, price discovery and renewable balancing; CERC pilots found welfare gains and additional power cleared. Its success requires robust governance, transmission and digital systems.

President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill

President Droupadi Murmu assented to Nagaland’s FNTA Bill 2026, advancing a self-governing authority for six eastern districts, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said Sunday. It grants legislative, executive and financial autonomy, with an interim council serving until elections. The measure follows an agreement addressing longstanding regional autonomy and development demands, amid statehood calls dating to 2010.

‘Magnificent’: Modi applauds as fighter jets roar at air show finale in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Varanasi’s Aerial Display-2026 as “magnificent” after Rafale, Sukhoi, Tejas and Surya Kiran aircraft thrilled crowds above the Ganges on Sunday, with spectators cheering as jets manoeuvred. Held at Namo Ghat, the hour-long show marked the Indian Air Force’s 94th anniversary, with senior officials attending the final day of its three-day programme.