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Slabs of an under-construction building collapsed on Sunday late night in Harsh Vihar (Hindustan Times/Vipin Kumar)

Police invoke culpable homicide charges in Harsh Vihar collapse case that killed 2

Delhi Police added culpable homicide charges after a Harsh Vihar building collapse killed two workers, amid reports the owner delayed alerting emergency services by an hour. Owner Manoj Kumar was arrested; the contractor remains absconding. The victims, a father and son, were found overnight. Investigators say weak construction may have failed under the new floor.

Anthropic's filing shows rapidly growing sales while setting out a range of risks for investors, from its conflict with the Trump administration to AI systems acting on their own.

Anthropic’s IPO filing opens the books on what it costs to build frontier AI and who pays for it

Anthropic’s prospectus details soaring growth and AI costs as it prepares a Nasdaq IPO that could raise $100 billion, testing appetite for frontier AI. Revenue hit $16.3 billion in early 2026, though losses persisted. The Claude maker has pledged $417 billion for computing capacity; founded in 2021, it would be the first standalone frontier-AI company to go public.

“The officers have been issued notices under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). (Representative file photo)

2012 Dharmasthala case: SIT summons 15 police officers for questioning on Oct 30

Karnataka’s investigation team has summoned over 15 officers involved in the 2012 Dharmasthala rape-and-murder case, reviewing probes by Belthangady police, CID and CBI that yielded no conviction. The Supreme Court ordered an inquiry and requires a report within three months. The 17-year-old student’s body was found after she disappeared; the accused was acquitted in 2023.

Ukraine, Russia say US-brokered truce holding in ravaged city

Ukraine, Russia say US-brokered truce holding in ravaged city

A tentative ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky was reportedly holding Tuesday morning as both sides prepared humanitarian aid and possible evacuations, though independent verification was unavailable. Meanwhile, Russian missiles wounded 12 at a Kyiv university and damaged the capital’s Southern Bridge. The truce addresses desperate conditions in a city seized in 2022, where 2,000 people remain.

Houthis say 2 dead at gas station as fighting around Taiz intensifies, and other Mideast news

Houthis say 2 dead at gas station as fighting around Taiz intensifies, and other Mideast news

Fighting around Yemen’s besieged Taiz is intensifying after Houthi authorities accused government forces of striking a gas station, killing at least two and wounding several, though the claim remains unverified. Human Rights Watch says a Houthi attack damaged a road, potentially violating international law and restricting civilians’ access to food, fuel and medicine amid worsening conditions.

Pia Dandiya won Florida's Democratic primary and will face Republican Casey Askar in the November congressional election.

Pia Dandiya could become first South Asian American to represent Florida in US Congress

Democrat Pia Dandiya faces Republican Casey Askar on November 3 for Florida’s open 22nd District seat, after winning the August 18 primary. Her campaign prioritizes affordability, including housing, insurance, healthcare and childcare, alongside education. A Palm Beach County native and former White House fellow, Dandiya could become Florida’s first South Asian American in Congress; neither candidate has held public office.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election, gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26, 2026.

Economy, a divided Congress and Trump: After election win, the challenges ahead for Brazil's Lula

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro 51.8% to 48.2% after trailing in the first round, while Bolsonaro’s party recognized the result despite his failure to concede. Lula now faces an opposition-led Congress, fiscal pressures and strained ties with Donald Trump. His return revives environmental protections and reshapes regional politics.

Foundation for dry skin in winter

I found 6 foundations for dry skin that are worth trying this winter

Six foundations could help dry skin look smoother and hydrated under winter makeup, but formulas and application matter. The shortlist features Lakmé, L’Oréal Paris, Maybelline, Mamaearth, Swiss Beauty and Daily Life Forever52, across mousse, serum and liquid textures with varied coverage and finishes. Match undertones, patch-test and wear-test products; winter dryness calls for skincare hydration.

From everyday work to creative projects, the right laptop can make all the difference.

I wanted a new laptop for months. These 6 Flipkart deals made the wait worthwhile

Six Flipkart laptop deals span productivity and creative work, with advertised discounts of 9% to 50%. Choices include Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, ASUS Vivobook S16 OLED and Vivobook 15, Dell Inspiron 5440, Apple MacBook Air M5, and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5. Most pair 16GB RAM with 512GB storage; buyers should choose specifications to suit their workloads.

Friends on WhatsApp, adversaries next door: Across Manipur’s ‘Kargil’ divide

Friends on WhatsApp, adversaries next door: Across Manipur’s ‘Kargil’ divide

Renewed Naga-Kuki violence has opened another front in Manipur’s three-year conflict, dividing neighbouring villages with barricades, armed residents and fear after a May-June hostage crisis ended with six missing Naga men found dead and 14 detained Kuki men released. Clashes continue amid rival claims over land, security and indigeneity, rooted in unresolved disputes dating to bloody 1990s tensions.

Shah Rukh's 'King' poster sparks online debate, netizens draw parallels with 'Dhurandhar 2'

Shah Rukh's 'King' poster sparks online debate, netizens draw parallels with 'Dhurandhar 2'

Shah Rukh Khan’s “King” poster has sparked mixed online reactions: fans praise its look, while critics compare it to “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” and “Raging Fire,” with some calling it AI-generated. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action film stars Khan alongside daughter Suhana and is scheduled for December 24, marking his return to theaters after three years.

Anjana Arjun and Isaiah Nutter married at Villa Cetinale in Italy. Their wedding included an Indian ceremony with a floral pink mandap. (Instagram/ anj204)

Inside actor Arjun Sarja's daughter's ultra-romantic all-pink Tuscany wedding

Anjana Arjun and Isaiah Nutter wed in a pastel Indian ceremony at Tuscany’s Villa Cetinale on October 19, 2026, with Isaiah matching her in a pink embroidered kurta-dhoti. Anjana wore a dusty-rose lehenga, and a lush floral mandap framed the celebration. Guests wore earthy tones; Christian rites followed the next day, after 14 years together.

chakra horoscope today

Chakra Horoscope Today, October 27, 2026

October 27’s chakra guidance urges zodiac signs to release what no longer serves them, communicate authentically, and reclaim personal agency. Aries and Leo can embrace renewal, while Taurus and Scorpio confront perfectionism or insecurity; others should question assumptions, nurture creativity, set boundaries, and meet grief with compassion. Each sign receives chakra-focused practices, food, and crystal suggestions.

This photograph shows the Egyptian Parliament building in the New Administrative Capital on October 26, 2026.

Egypt's military support to Saudi a 'declaration of war': Houthi official

A senior Houthi official called Egypt’s approval of military support for Saudi Arabia a “declaration of war” against Yemen on Tuesday, escalating Gulf tensions. Mohammed Ali al-Houthi made the accusation on Telegram after Egypt’s parliament voted by a two-thirds majority Monday to authorise President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to take necessary measures supporting the kingdom against Houthi attacks.

Investigators deliver report on why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa

Investigators deliver report on why Iranian warships took part in naval drills off South Africa

An investigation into how Iranian warships joined South Africa’s January naval drills despite President Ramaphosa’s instruction to exclude them is complete, and its report is under his review. Led by a retired judge, the probe examined possible defiance by military or defense officials. The exercises also involved China and Russia, amid U.S. criticism and strained South African-American relations.

Dayanand Shetty played a key role in BP Singh's show CID.

CID director BP Singh dies at 75; Dayanand Shetty aka Daya remembers the veteran

Television creator and director Brijendra Pal Singh, known as BP Singh, has died aged 75 after being unwell; he died Tuesday morning, according to CID actor Dayanand Shetty. Shetty praised Singh’s dedication and called him one of the industry’s best cameramen. An FTII graduate, Singh created CID, launched in 1998, and the horror series Aahat.

Karwa Chauth 2026: An expert-suggested 5-step chakra ritual to strengthen emotional connection and communication between couples

Karwa Chauth 2026: An expert-suggested 5-step chakra ritual to strengthen emotional connection

Before Karwa Chauth 2026, couples can reconnect through appreciation and honest conversation, says healer Kishori Sud. Her five ideas include sharing gratitude, listening without interruption, breathing mindfully, using calming scents and setting a shared intention. These rituals complement fasting and prayers; chakra and crystal associations are spiritual beliefs, not scientifically established treatments for relationship improvement.

Esha Deol says Dharmendra was the 'perfect husband' to Hema Malini.

Esha Deol names father Dharmendra as her idea of a ‘perfect husband’ in Bollywood

Esha Deol named her late father, Dharmendra, Bollywood’s ideal husband, saying she had closely seen him as husband and father at the trailer launch of *Pratap*, her theatrical comeback. She said spouses should support each other through life’s ups and downs. Dharmendra, who died aged 89 in November 2025, had married Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini.

Contamination in rivers: SC slams Rajasthan govt, says may order CBI investigation

Contamination in rivers: SC slams Rajasthan govt, says may order CBI investigation

The Supreme Court warned Rajasthan that alleged illegal mining and industrial pollution across the Jojari-Bandi-Luni river system could prompt a CBI probe, accusing authorities of allowing the ecosystem’s destruction. It demanded a restoration proposal by November 27 and cautioned officials could face consequences. Earlier, the court ordered coordinated oversight last year to address river contamination.

The country registered its fifth-driest June since national statistics began in 1901. (HT PHOTO)

Weak monsoon, crop failures, force farmers to cut spending

India’s weakest monsoon in more than a decade has damaged crops, threatened winter sowing and curbed rural spending, forcing farmers such as Maharashtra’s Ramesh Valvi to postpone tractor purchases and use savings for food. Fertiliser sales fell, while depleted reservoirs deepen risks. Seasonal rainfall finished 12.6% below normal; the southwest monsoon supplies about 70% of India’s rain.

Representative Ilhan Omar's birth year has been called into question again by a journalist who flagged her memoir.

Ilhan Omar's birth year questioned by journalist who flags Congresswoman's memoir

Journalist Jim Geraghty has renewed questions about Ilhan Omar’s birth year, citing her memoir: she was eight when Somalia’s civil war began in 1989, suggesting a 1981 birth, not 1982. Critics say the discrepancy could affect whether she gained U.S. citizenship through her father’s 2000 naturalization, but it proves no wrongdoing; her staff requested a biography correction in 2019.

Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon bring Obsession to Hindi audiences, uncut film to stream on JioHotstar on October 30.

Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon lend their voices to blockbuster Obsession's Hindi version

Obsession became a box-office success, earning a reported $522 million worldwide against a $750,000 budget and putting director Curry Barker on Hollywood’s radar. The horror hit premieres uncut in Hindi and English on The Peacock Hub via JioHotstar on October 30, with Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon voicing its lead characters. Its story follows a wish that turns love into terror.

Voters visit a special camp for enrolment and correction of electoral details after receiving notices during the final round of special camps under the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls at Okhla (HT Photo/Arvind Yadav)

SC refrains from directing ECI to preserve files amid row over SIR decisions

The Supreme Court declined to order the ECI to preserve records on alleged unilateral electoral-roll decisions, but said it would examine them. It gave petitioners time to answer the ECI’s denial of unilateral action and issued notice on a separate challenge to alleged changes to voter-enrolment Form 6. The dispute concerns the poll panel’s special intensive revision.

India ramped up LPG output, diversified imports to weather Hormuz crisis: Union Minister Puri

India ramped up LPG output, diversified imports to weather Hormuz crisis: Union Minister Puri

India avoided LPG shortages during the Strait of Hormuz disruption by expanding LPG imports to 41 countries and raising production, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Tuesday. Output climbed from 34,000 to 55,000 metric tonnes, while US and Algerian supplies offset interruptions. Authorities curbed panic bookings and hoarding; the supplier network previously included 27 countries.

Ro Khanna has represented California in the US House since 2017.

Ro Khanna, Indian American seeking re-election in California’s 17th Congressional District

Ro Khanna is seeking re-election to California’s 17th Congressional District after winning 62.3% in the Democratic primary, facing fellow Indian American Ritesh Tandon. A prominent advocate for releasing Epstein files, he campaigns on affordability, healthcare, jobs and AI regulation; elected in 2016, Khanna co-authored the CHIPS and Science Act and served in the Obama administration.

Levi Conner: Search underway for Florida teen after truck found abandoned in Atlanta

Search underway for Florida teen after truck found abandoned in Atlanta

Authorities seek 16-year-old Levi James Conner, whose empty Ford F-150 was found in Atlanta, and believe he may be in Ralston, Nebraska, after taking a Greyhound bus. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says he may be a runaway and has alerted police. Conner was last seen in a blue hoodie and gray sweatpants.

Robert Downey Jr and Susan Downey's house in the Hamptons.

Step inside Robert Downey Jr and Susan Downey's charming 19th-century windmill home in Hamptons

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey transformed a 19th-century Hamptons windmill into a family home, pairing eccentric art and colourful, soothing interiors with a pool pavilion, bar and oversized television. They prize its privacy, gardens and proximity to East Hampton; originally built as a playhouse, the structure became a residence through later additions and featured in Architectural Digest’s 2017 tour.

Foot health can rapidly deteriorate in a person with diabetes.

Clinical researcher explains the effect of diabetes on foot health, lists 5 warning signs

People with diabetes should seek medical assessment for numbness or burning, non-healing cuts or blisters, sudden colour or temperature changes, swelling or altered shape, and cracked skin, thickened nails or infection, because nerve damage and poor circulation can turn minor problems into wounds. Daily inspection, suitable footwear and regular checks help reduce risk, even without symptoms.

UP cabinet approves 2026 inland vessel rules, mandates insurance for boats

UP cabinet approves 2026 inland vessel rules, mandates insurance for boats

Uttar Pradesh has approved the Inland Vessel Rules, 2026, requiring mechanised and traditional boats to register and providing insurance for passengers and operators, in a bid to improve safety and formalise the largely unorganised sector. The rules establish vessel categories and fees, a centralised database and a Waterways Authority, with registration handled by transport officials at district and tehsil levels. Previously, records were fragmented and many small boat operators lacked insurance.

A single-judge bench of Justice Milind Jadhav observed that she is “a young engineering student”, while allowing her plea.

Bombay HC quashes FIR against student linked to controversial Operation Sindoor post

The Bombay High Court quashed a FIR against a 20-year-old engineering student arrested for reposting Operation Sindoor content, finding her limited role and custody insufficient grounds for prosecution. She deleted the post within two hours and apologised, though it risked inflaming religious tensions. The repost came amid India’s 2025 military response to the Pahalgam attack.