Railway officer found dead in Agra; family alleges suicide due to 'toxic' work culture

Agra officer Abhishek Singh Kushwaha, 32, was found dead in an office chamber late Sunday, prompting protests demanding accountability. His wife and mother allege a senior official subjected him to harassment and exhausting hours; railway officials call the claims baseless, while police investigate. Transferred from Prayagraj three months earlier, Kushwaha had reportedly appeared very disturbed.

Vandalism in court: Allahabad HC orders contempt action against group of lawyers

Allahabad High Court ordered criminal contempt proceedings against lawyers over courtroom violence and asked the chief justice to ensure FIRs for assaults, vandalism and disinformation. The October 28 mob disruption injured state counsel and court staff; judges also sought deletion of false social-media posts. The unrest followed a misleading Bar Association letter alleging wrongful jailing.

Amit Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi to debate 'vote chori' in special Parliament session

Amit Shah challenged Rahul Gandhi to debate “vote chori” allegations in a special Parliament session, saying the government was ready and accusing Congress of obstruction. At a Hyderabad rally, Shah called the INDIA bloc’s Delhi gathering a “save infiltrators” protest and defended voter-roll revision, claiming it would remove duplicate, deceased and ineligible voters. He cited Congress victories to rebut complaints about EVMs.

Tej Pratap Yadav seeks extra security post-reality show appearance, cites large fan crowds

JJD chief Tej Pratap Yadav renewed calls for stronger security from the Centre and Bihar, warning crowds drawn by a reality-show appearance could overwhelm his lone guard or snatch his weapon. He says appeals have gone unanswered and seeks protection, not special treatment. Yadav was expelled from the RJD last year after a relationship post.

Speeding car triggers three-vehicle crash at Gurugram underpass; FIR filed

An unidentified driver allegedly speeding recklessly caused a three-car crash at the Sector 42-27 underpass on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road, leaving one car overturned and two others hitting the underpass wall. After footage prompted an investigation, police registered an FIR at Sushant Lok police station and are pursuing the driver. The crash occurred early on October 31.

NCP leaders meet Amit Shah without Sunetra Pawar and son Parth, party denies rift

The NCP denied a leadership rift after senior leaders met Union home minister Amit Shah without deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar or her son, MP Parth, fueling speculation they were sidelined. The party said Sunetra arranged the meeting, where leaders discussed constituency concerns and alliance issues. Rumors follow Ajit Pawar’s January death and organisational changes introduced by Sunetra.

Buying an Al laptop? Eight things to check before you spend

Choose an AI laptop for useful, compatible features—not its badge or TOPS figure alone: assess its NPU, CPU/GPU, RAM, storage, software support and updates. Battery life, cooling, display, webcam, audio, privacy and security affect everyday value, so match hardware to your workload and budget. Copilot+ PCs require a 40-TOPS NPU, 16GB RAM and 256GB storage.

Prema Rawat scripts fastest fifty in women's T20s, breaks Fatima Sana's record

Prema Rawat set women’s T20 cricket’s fastest fifty Monday, reaching 50 from 14 balls for Uttarakhand against Hyderabad. Her unbeaten innings, featuring six sixes, helped Uttarakhand post 187/2; she then claimed two wickets as Hyderabad lost by 89 runs. India international Rawat broke Fatima Sana’s 15-ball record and was retained by RCB for WPL 2027.

Bombay High Court protects Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's mega-budget Ramayana from piracy

With Ramayana: Part 1 set for a November 5 release, the Bombay High Court has granted protection against piracy, ordering unidentified users and platforms to stop recording, uploading or streaming the film and remove reported links. The order follows leaked trailer footage despite safeguards; the ₹2,000-crore film stars Ranbir Kapoor and is directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

Jailer 2 box office collection day 19: Rajinikanth's action entertainer witnesses sharp 70% dip

Jailer 2 has collected ₹459.71 crore net in India after 19 days, nearing a major box-office milestone despite Monday’s sharp slowdown: it earned ₹3.41 crore, down about 69.55% from Sunday’s ₹11.20 crore. Tamil led with ₹1.94 crore, while Hindi and Telugu added ₹53 lakh and ₹41 lakh. Nelson’s sequel follows Rajinikanth’s retired jailer battling an idol-smuggling network.

New wrestling ranking system in qualification cycle for 2028 LA Olympics

UWW has revamped rankings for Los Angeles 2028 qualification, with three wrestlers per Olympic weight class earning quotas through rankings and match victories carrying greater weight. Qualification starts January 1, 2027, and includes the 2027 World Championships, 2028 continental championships and final World Qualifier. Rankings draw on four series events, championship points and each wrestler’s best five results.

Shun infighting, work for Indian boxing, advises former World Boxing president

Former World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst urged India’s boxing leaders to end their feud, warning that infighting could threaten 2028 Los Angeles Olympic medal hopes. BFI president Ajay Singh and secretary general Pramod Kumar lead rival factions, each claiming state-unit backing. Van der Vorst says officials put boxers first and nurture India’s talent.

Meghalaya: Paul Lyngdoh returns as minister; Metbah quits cabinet after UDP collapse

Former UDP leader Paul Lyngdoh returned to Meghalaya’s cabinet as an NPP minister, taking the tourism portfolio, while UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh resigned after 11 of the party’s 12 legislators defected, leaving him its sole MLA. Eight joined the BJP and three the NPP, dismantling a regional force that won 12 assembly seats in 2023.

Top executive who featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 jailed in US over $7 million fraud

Gökçe Güven, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, was sentenced to 25 months in prison after pleading guilty to securities fraud for defrauding investors of $7 million through Kalder. She must pay $6.72 million in restitution and forfeiture. She inflated revenue and partnerships, falsified accounts and documents, including for an O-1A visa application, which was revoked.

Trump vows to protect Elon Musk, open to pre-emptive pardons if Democrats win House

Donald Trump said he would consider pre-emptive pardons for Elon Musk and other allies if Democrats retake the House and investigate them, vowing to “protect” them. Musk reportedly spent more than $445 million backing Republicans. Trump cited Joe Biden’s pardons and his January 6-related actions, though presidential clemency cannot halt congressional oversight or cover state crimes, raising accountability concerns.

Houthis claim Saudi's Dammam airport targeted with 2 drones

The Houthis claimed two drones targeted Saudi Arabia’s Dammam airport, the central development in the report. The brief notice gives no information on timing, whether the drones reached the airport, or whether damage or casualties occurred. No independent confirmation is included in the notice. The story remains developing, with further details expected in an update.

US midterm elections 2026: Voting date, polling hours, how to find your polling station and ID rules

Americans will vote on November 3, 2026, to determine which party controls Congress and elect governors in 36 states, alongside state legislative races; results will not change the presidency, as Donald Trump remains in office. Over 50 million have voted early. Midterms occur halfway through presidential terms, and more than 100 million voted in the last midterms.

Manipur shutdown extended in Kangpokpi after bodies of 2 missing Kuki individuals found

CoTU extended Kangpokpi’s shutdown by 48 hours after the bodies of Kuki youths Thangginlun Chongloi, 21, and Paoginlal Hangsing, 20, abducted October 28, were recovered Sunday, accusing authorities of failing to rescue them. It demands arrests, an NIA investigation, jurisdiction changes and officials’ removal, warning of a mass meeting if justice is not ensured by November 4.

Pepco outage map: Over 1,100 customers hit by power outage in Washington DC’s Foggy Bottom

More than 1,100 customers in Washington’s Foggy Bottom neighbourhood lost power Monday after a substation failure near George Washington University. Pepco said crews were investigating and working to restore service, which was expected by 11 a.m. Reports of smoke from multiple manholes prompted DC Fire and EMS to respond; outages can also disrupt essential services.

Six arrested in Assam over alleged fraud network linked to Pakistan operatives: Police

Assam Police’s Special Task Force arrested six Guwahati residents over an alleged nationwide fraud network linked to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives, which reportedly used mule accounts to route transactions and cheat victims of crores over two years. Investigators say the suspected mastermind operates outside Assam; probes continue into funds and alleged links. The case followed a Sonitpur fraud complaint.

Delhi Metro to run 20 more trips on weekdays as GRAP-II curbs kick in

Delhi Metro is set to run 20 additional trips on weekdays as GRAP-II restrictions on vehicles take effect. The expanded service is the central transit measure highlighted alongside the new curbs, giving commuters extra metro capacity while limits are imposed on road travel. The headline does not specify routes, service timings, or which vehicles are restricted.

Poll-bound UP mulls sweet Diwali gift for sugarcane growers

Uttar Pradesh is considering raising sugarcane prices, offering a Diwali gift to farmers before the 2027 Assembly election. Growers seek Rs 500 per quintal, up from Rs 400, while millers oppose a hike, citing rising costs and squeezed margins. Two consultations are complete; final talks and a Cabinet decision remain. UP has 47 lakh cane farmers.

Lenny Kravitz’s team denies singer was aboard Learjet that crashed in Florida

Lenny Kravitz’s representatives say the singer was not aboard the Learjet that crashed in Florida, killing nine, calling reports linking him to the tragedy “untrue and incorrect.” The rumour came from an old post about a separate flight; pilot Emily Shelton also denied involvement. The jet had departed Texas for the Bahamas, while investigators probe the crash.

Zhou Qunfei, who once earned $1.20 a day as a factory worker, is now China's richest woman

Zhou Qunfei has reclaimed China’s richest-woman title, her fortune rising 15% to 127 billion yuan (about ₹1.8 lakh crore), according to Hurun’s 2026 ranking. She edges Hansoh founder Zhong Huijuan, worth 124 billion yuan. A school dropout and factory worker, Zhou built Lens Technology, whose Apple iPhone glass business fueled growth as it diversified into electric vehicles, AI and robotics.

SIR aims to refine voter rolls, not steal 13 crore votes: Sambit Patra

BJP MP Sambit Patra dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s claim that the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was “stealing 13 crore votes,” saying it updates rolls by identifying absent, deceased, relocated and duplicate voters. He accused Congress of conflating figures, urged parties to flag discrepancies, and noted SIR has been conducted 12 times, including 10 under Congress governments.

93 skill training providers in UP get show-cause notices over zero progress

Uttar Pradesh’s Skill Development Mission has issued notices to 93 training providers for failing to launch 2026-27 programmes: 62 were inactive for three years, while 31 made no progress in six months. They have seven working days to explain or face action. The centres were allocated targets from April 1 to train youth aged 14-35, with 70% placement preferred.

Exclusive| Adah Sharma is serving a dose of horror on social media

Adah Sharma launched *Adah Ki Aahat*, an open-ended Instagram horror series, on Halloween, bringing scares to fans’ phones ahead of two horror films due next year. She says short episodes can build suspense through strange sounds, startling visuals and deliberate gaps, letting viewers’ imaginations supply the terror. Sharma made her horror debut in *1920* (2008).

From dusty fans to grimy tiles, 6 cleaning tools to make Diwali cleaning easier

As Diwali approaches, electric scrubbers, steam cleaners, window tools, magic erasers, sprays, extendable dusters and flat mops can ease cleaning by tackling bathroom grime, kitchen residue, glass marks, stains, high corners and dust beneath furniture. Choose tools suited to each surface, follow instructions, and test products first. Declutter and protect delicate belongings before cleaning.

BTS win major legal battle in US as court dismisses ‘Swim’ copyright lawsuit against group and HYBE

A US court dismissed Melissa Mays’ copyright lawsuit against BTS, Big Hit Music and HYBE, finding her amended complaint failed to provide evidence that the group used unreleased songs. The ruling closes that dispute, while a separate California case alleging BTS’ “SWIM” copied a demo remains active; Big Hit denies infringement. The group released ARIRANG in March 2026.

Homebuyers’ body FPCE urges PM Modi to restructure RERA as homebuyer protection law

Ten years after RERA took effect, FPCE urged the Prime Minister to replace it with a dedicated Real Estate Homebuyer Protection Act under a consumer-protection ministry, citing enforcement failures and delays. Its report estimates ₹12.44 lakh crore trapped in delayed projects, affecting 27.6 lakh families. The 2016 law sought to regulate development and protect homebuyers.