‘Hung upside down, beaten’: UP BJP MLA accused of holding 3 men hostage over ‘gold bangle theft’

Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Kunwar Sushant Singh is accused of holding three young men captive and torturing them over suspected theft of his son’s gold bangles; one victim is reportedly critically injured. Families allege beatings, hanging upside down and electric shocks. A complaint names Singh and five others; police are investigating, and allegations remain unproven. Singh denies wrongdoing.

Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson Tushar Gandhi detained ahead of Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan protest

Mumbai Police detained Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, on Saturday before his planned protest supporting the Cockroach Janata Party’s Delhi agitation. Picked up in Bandra, he was taken to D N Nagar police station. Police cited no permission and court directions restricting protests to Azad Maidan; CJP workers said they had emailed police without reply.

After Kamal Haasan, Kunal Kapoor calls out Elon Musk’s ‘colonial mindset’ over Starlink row in India

Elon Musk questioned why Starlink still lacks an Indian licence despite five years of compliance, asking whether Ambani was “the real boss of India” and alleging oligarchs blocked the service to protect a monopoly. India denied that its rules discriminate against satellite providers; actor Kunal Kapoor criticized Musk’s “colonial mindset” and saviour complex, citing the Thailand cave rescue and Brazil’s dispute with X.

Creak show: Is it sound that makes horror films so scary?

Horror films exploit sounds the brain instinctively treats as danger, especially screams, shrieks and rough, unpredictable vocalisations that trigger attention and startle responses even during sleep. Studies find scores mimic such sounds, while shifting rhythms and sudden silence sustain vigilance. From *Psycho*’s screeching violins to *Jaws*’ predator motif, filmmakers have long used ancient survival instincts.

PV Sindhu donates jerseys, dresses to Deepika's mental health foundation: They cost ₹850 to ₹1,100

Actor Deepika Padukone launched “Featured Closets” on World Mental Health Day, naming badminton champion PV Sindhu its first guest curator; Sindhu’s jerseys and outfits sell for ₹850– ₹1,100, with proceeds funding mental-health programs, helplines and campaigns. The initiative expands Padukone’s charity closet, inviting public figures to donate pre-loved clothing for The Live Love Laugh Foundation, founded in 2015.

CJP protest: The law that allows Delhi Police to set up barricades, checkpoints and restrict traffic

Delhi Police barricaded 37 Jantar Mantar entry points Saturday, diverting traffic ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The 1978 Delhi Police Act empowers the commissioner to temporarily close streets, authorise vehicle-check barriers and regulate traffic; closures require public notice, and traffic rules generally need advance publication. The Act established Delhi’s police force.

Case closed? Deepanjana Pal writes on Drishyam 3

Director Abhishek Pathak says *Drishyam: The Conclusion* will end the franchise, as Vijay Salgaonkar again outwits police in a pulpy, crowd-pleasing finale. Ajay Devgn’s unflappable underdog keeps the fun alive, though a revelation weakens *Drishyam 2* and implausible twists eclipse suspense. The review contrasts the film’s theatrics with the original’s sharper menace and social force.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin accuses INDIA bloc, CJP of trying to destabilise country

BJP chief Nitin Nabin accused Rahul Gandhi’s INDIA bloc and the Cockroach Janta Party of seeking to destabilise India after electoral defeats, as groups planned a Delhi protest demanding Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged voter-roll revision irregularities. Police denied permission and imposed sweeping security restrictions; Nabin also alleged foreign interference.

Canter truck hits pilgrims returning from shrine in UP’s Saharanpur, 4 killed, over 15 injured

A canter truck rammed pilgrims returning from Shakambhari Devi shrine in Saharanpur on Saturday, killing four and injuring more than 15. Victims were from Kushawali village, Meerut district; critically injured pilgrims were referred to hospitals. Police detained the driver and cleaner. About 18 devotees carrying sacred flame had stopped on a Deoband highway flyover when struck.

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 all you need to know: Round 1 fixtures, groups, and key India players in action

The 2026-27 Ranji Trophy starts October 11, with 38 teams slated for 19 matches, though Arunachal Pradesh could forfeit against Nagaland amid a cricket-association dispute. KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Mohammed Shami will play, while defending champions Jammu and Kashmir meet Madhya Pradesh. The 138-match season is split around limited-overs tournaments.

Tanishaa Mukerji tells paparazzi not to trouble Jaya Bachchan at Durga Puja

Tanishaa Mukerji has urged photographers and visitors at the Mukerji family’s Durga Puja to behave respectfully and, especially, not provoke Jaya Bachchan, joking that some paparazzi deliberately rile her. At a Mumbai press conference ahead of the 2026 celebrations, she warned of crowds and pushing at the pandal. Jaya has often criticized paparazzi culture.

Delhi Police says viral video of huge crowd outside Jantar Mantar is old: ‘Footage from July 20’

Delhi deployed 40,000 police and paramilitary personnel, adding barricades and spike strips, as CJP planned a Jantar Mantar protest. Police said a viral 7 a.m. crowd video was old footage from July 20; party leaders were detained at the airport. CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities; police cite violence and safety concerns.

Who is Dhruv Rathee? Germany-based Indian YouTuber detained in Gurugram

Germany-based YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police at Gurugram home on Saturday after returning to join a Cockroach Janta Party-led protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. His videos gained attention during the 2024 election, drawing both support and criticism. Born in Haryana, Rathee began YouTube in 2014 and has over 30 million subscribers.

HC asks Centre to finalise SOP for using service dogs to assist differently-abled

Delhi High Court has urged the Centre to finalise by January 7, 2027, a procedure governing service dogs for people with disabilities, to support safer movement. A draft is under review, with suggestions including registration numbers and identifiable collars. The 2024 petition says India lacks a framework amid risks from stray-animal attacks on vulnerable residents.

A Japanese guide to keeping it together... when disaster strikes

Japan’s disaster preparedness is woven into everyday life, protecting communities through practical designs that reduce risks before catastrophe strikes. Cherry-blossom gatherings historically compacted riverbank soil against landslides; flood-ready embankments, fire-resistant neighborhoods and emergency parks provide wider safeguards, while schools double as shelters. Shaped by centuries of earthquakes, floods and volcanic risk, this collective approach offers lessons worldwide.

Asian countries, including India, must accelerate transition to renewable energy

Asian countries, including India, must lead the Global South’s just transition to renewable energy, climate activist Harjeet Singh said at Bangkok Climate Action Week, urging developed nations to answer for weak climate action and unmet finance pledges. Regional advocates urged stronger cooperation and a clean-energy roadmap at regional talks ahead of November’s UN climate summit.

The heart attack we see, the brain we don’t

Metabolic dysfunction—including diabetes, obesity and insulin resistance—may undermine brain health, contributing to cognitive decline and young-onset dementia before a crisis. The same forces harming the heart weaken neural function; post-COVID strain, inactivity, poor sleep and digital overload compound vulnerability. Apathy or lost initiative may signal trouble; prevention must treat metabolic health as brain health.

No steel tables, no coffee, just a cracking masala dosE at this Bengaluru eatery

Santrupthi Upahara, a modest Basaveshwara Nagar eatery, breaks the Udupi Darshini mold with a limited menu and open-kitchen feel, but its well-roasted masala dosa makes it worth visiting. The dosa comes with kempu chutney, tangy sambar and thick coconut chutney, though the batter could use more salt. Idli and rotating rice baths complete the offerings.

Delhi Police seeks cancellation of Sharjeel Imam's interim bail, cites ‘violation’

Delhi Police seeks cancellation of Sharjeel Imam’s interim bail, alleging he breached a court ban on media contact during a seven-day release to attend his cousin’s wedding. A Karkardooma court will hear the plea Saturday. Arrested in 2020 under UAPA, Imam is accused of helping orchestrate northeast Delhi’s riots, which killed 53 and injured hundreds.

For Aman Sehrawat, the Olympic gold at LA 2028 is the ultimate goal

Aman Sehrawat says his Asian Games gold has strengthened, not satisfied, his ambition for Olympic gold, after defeating reigning world champion Han Chong Song 11-7 in a dramatic 57kg final. He rallied from behind with a takedown in the final 30 seconds and now targets the World Championships before LA 2028, after missing last year’s Worlds.

New couple alert? Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban’s alleged secret meetings following their divorces

Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban have sparked romance speculation after an unnamed source claimed they remain in frequent contact and may have met privately, though neither singer has confirmed a relationship. The pair previously worked together as American Idol judges in 2014. Their reported closeness follows Lopez’s 2024 divorce filing and Urban’s separation from Nicole Kidman, finalized in 2026.

Katie Price feared ex-husband Kieran Hayler groomed, sexually abused alleged rape victim, court hear

Katie Price told social services she feared then-husband Kieran Hayler had groomed and sexually abused a teenage girl, a court heard; Hayler denies three rape counts and one sexual-assault charge. The girl’s mother said Price seemed angry and unconcerned, and described her daughter’s delayed disclosure and distress. The alleged offences occurred in 2016; trial continues.

The time being: Charles Assisi writes on the power of simply waiting

Aunty M’s death left the writer grieving conversations he never made time to have, and urging readers to slow down and listen. His wife’s visits gave her companionship despite dementia and arthritis, while their talks brought joy to both. Reflecting on life’s brevity, he warns that chances to connect may disappear without warning.

Aneet Padda remembers ''Shakti Shalini'' co-star Nana Patekar: ''I''m grateful our paths crossed''

Aneet Padda remembered late co-star Nana Patekar as an honest, unapologetic actor who lived on his own terms, saying their work on *Shakti Shalini* would remain precious. The veteran actor, 75, died after a heart attack in Goa; the film may be among his last appearances. Its director plans a tribute before its 2027 release.

Anushka Sharma once revealed she was on medication for ‘anxiety’: Here's what she said

Anushka Sharma has spoken openly about anxiety, revealing she takes medication and urging people to seek help without shame. In a 2015 Vogue India interview, she called anxiety a biological issue and likened treatment to seeing a doctor for physical pain; in 2025, she said learning to respond rather than react improved her life, underscoring mental-health awareness.

Trump slams Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize win days after ‘bomb’ San Diego, LA remark

Donald Trump claimed he deserved eight Nobel Peace Prizes for conflicts he says he helped resolve, attacking Navi Pillay’s 2026 award and accusing the United Nations of inaction. He cited India-Pakistan tensions, though India says their ceasefire followed direct military contacts, not mediation. The Nobel Committee honored Pillay for advancing international justice and human rights.

Dipke, Dhruv Rathee, Pinarayi Vijayan: Key leaders, CJP face detention on protest day

Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and Opposition leaders ahead of a Jantar Mantar protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, CPI(M)’s Pinarayi Vijayan and MA Baby, and Tushar Gandhi. More than 40,000 police and paramilitary personnel sealed the site amid alleged electoral-roll irregularities, with BNSS Section 163 prohibiting gatherings and processions.

‘Don’t know what she has done': Trump lambasts Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay

Trump attacked Nobel laureate Navi Pillay, saying he did not know her and claiming he deserved the award for settling eight conflicts, including India-Pakistan. He repeated his disputed claim of ending that war and called the decision discredited, while asserting he deserved eight prizes. Pillay was recognized for promoting prosecution of war crimes and genocide.

Cardio training vs strength training: What should you prioritise after 40?

Yes—strength training can help rebuild muscle and becomes increasingly essential with age, while cardio remains important through lower-impact options like walking, cycling or swimming. In your 30s, build a base; in your 40s, counter faster muscle loss with two or three weekly compound-lifting sessions; after 50, lifting also supports bone density, balance and independence.

Who was Rainey Bethea? Nidal Hasan public execution decision puts spotlight on 1936 hanging

The Defense Department plans to livestream Nidal Hasan’s December 3 execution, potentially the first publicly broadcast execution in US history, though President Trump says the decision remains unsettled. Hasan was sentenced to death for killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. The plan recalls Rainey Bethea’s 1936 hanging, watched by 20,000, and the backlash against public executions.