Indian families turn to eldercare start-ups for medical support and companionship for ageing parents

India’s eldercare start-ups are helping people living elsewhere monitor ageing parents, coordinate medical care and address loneliness as changing families drive demand. The $7 billion market offers home care, senior living and AI monitoring, but supply falls short. With private care unaffordable for many, pensions scarce and trained caregivers limited, public healthcare and social support remain essential.

Want a colourful home? Try these budget-friendly dopamine decor ideas

Colourful wall art can give plain walls personality and create a focal point, from abstract prints and botanical illustrations to gallery walls or one oversized vibrant piece. Coordinate artwork with furniture, wall colours and accessories for cohesion. As part of dopamine decor, cushions, quirky lamps, patterned rugs and ceramic vases add joyful character without an expensive makeover.

Diljit Dosanjh says many people tried to stop Delhi concert, taunts those creating ‘negative energy’

Diljit Dosanjh opened his Aura India tour at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium despite last-minute uncertainty, rain and efforts to block the show, then told critics he would keep working until he chose to stop. He thanked Delhi Police and CRPF for their arrangements, while recalling permit denial and revised safety plans; seven more concerts remain.

Trump struggles to keep one eye open during rally, then takes aim at critics over health rumours

Trump paused his Daytona Beach rally after struggling to keep one eye open, wiping it with a wet napkin before resuming and asking for eye drops. The crowd laughed, but footage drew online criticism and health concerns; Trump said he felt “perfect,” reinstated canceled rallies, and campaigned ahead of midterms deciding national congressional control.

‘New journey began’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah shares photo with journalist Nidhi Razdan, adds ring emoji

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced his marriage to journalist Nidhi Razdan, sharing photographs on social media Saturday. In a post on X, Abdullah wrote that “a new journey began yesterday” and tagged Razdan, indicating the wedding took place on Friday. He offered no further details about the ceremony or the couple’s plans.

RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 for CBT 1 released, direct link to download here

RRB has released the 2026 Assistant Loco Pilot CBT-1 admit card through RRB websites, with exams scheduled for November 3–5. The 60-minute screening test contains 75 questions and deducts one-third mark for each wrong answer; normalized scores determine shortlisting for CBT-2, but are excluded from final merit. Recruitment covers 11,127 posts and includes further selection stages.

From visible sagging to frequent body aches: 5 signs your mattress need a change

Replace a mattress every 7–10 years, or sooner if it causes morning stiffness, sagging, sneezing, squeaking, partner-motion transfer, or better sleep elsewhere. These warning signs indicate weakened support or accumulated allergens; research links replacing old mattresses with less back pain and better sleep. Body weight, sleeping position, care, and India’s humidity can shorten its lifespan.

Kimono-clad pets blessed at Japan festival lacking enough kids

As Japan’s birth rate falls, Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu shrine blessed pets during Shichi-Go-San festival Saturday, adapting a rite traditionally celebrating children aged three, five and seven. Owners dressed cats and dogs in kimonos and prayed for their health; the shrine says demand from families has grown amid Japan’s ageing population and changing household structures.

World champ wrestler Manisha Bhanwala to make 57kg switch to qualify for 2028 LA Olympics

Manisha Bhanwala became India’s first woman wrestling world champion, rallying from 0-6 down to defeat Abigail Nette 8-6 in the 59kg final in Astana. After the Asian Games, she followed coach Virender Dahiya’s advice to attack, exploiting Nette’s fading stamina. The 29-year-old targets LA 2028 in Olympic 57kg, inspired by her late father.

Diljit Dosanjh pauses Delhi concert for CRPF officer on stage, says she reminds him of his mother

Diljit Dosanjh opened his India Aura tour with a sold-out Delhi concert, thanking a female CRPF officer whose presence reminded him of his mother and praising fans and security teams. Despite rain and organisational hurdles, he performed, jokingly asking his father to stop the downpour. Police clearance followed organisers’ detailed security and traffic plans.

23-year-old girl jumps off university building after exam in Jaipur, dies

A 23-year-old MBA student died after allegedly jumping from the sixth floor of a Jaipur university on Saturday, before an exam, police said; the university postponed it. Students tried to intervene, but she was taken to hospital and declared dead. Police said no reason has emerged, though she received phone call before entering the hall.

Hardeep Puri files nomination for Rajya Sabha by-election from Madhya Pradesh

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri filed Saturday for Madhya Pradesh’s Rajya Sabha by-election, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and BJP leaders present. Yadav cited Puri’s state projects, including Bina Refinery and metro rail, and forecast further benefits. Police detained Youth Congress leaders before filing. Puri was chosen after L. Murugan resigned, vacating the seat.

How to check if your vehicle is BS-VI compliant? A step-by-step guide

Owners should verify a vehicle’s Bharat Stage (BS) classification through its Registration Certificate, Form 22, Parivahan records or manufacturer, since manufacture year and VIN may mislead. A PUC certificate measures current emissions, not original BS status. BS-VI became mandatory for covered new vehicles on April 1, 2020, imposing tighter pollution limits; older-vehicle restrictions vary locally.

Neurologist debunks myths about morning headaches: Warning signs not to ignore and when to seek help

Most morning headaches are not strokes, but sudden weakness, facial droop, speech or vision problems, or an abrupt worst-ever headache require emergency care. Strokes may be painless, affect younger adults, and begin with temporary symptoms, so never wait or try home remedies; remember BE-FAST. Poor sleep, dehydration, stress, migraine, and caffeine withdrawal are more common causes.

Govt rolls out data-sharing framework to boost AI training while protecting privacy

MeitY launched a handbook outlining DEPA, a framework for secure AI-training data sharing that protects privacy, intellectual property and institutional control. It lets models access datasets without transferring underlying information, using contractual permissions, controlled computing and privacy safeguards; provenance tools track data origins and use. Developed with iSPIRT, DEPA aims to enable trusted collaboration and accelerate research.

Six-year-old girl critical after Class 3 student assaults her at Panchkula school; probe on

Haryana ordered a high-level probe, while the child-rights commission took up a school-security failure after a six-year-old girl was brutally attacked by an eight-year-old classmate in Panchkula; she remains critical at PGIMER, Chandigarh. Footage shows him striking her with objects. Unmonitored cameras and understaffing are under review, and the boy’s criminal capacity is being assessed.

Carlos Tevez calls Manchester City move an act of revenge

Carlos Tevez says his 2009 move from Manchester United to City was “revenge” after Alex Ferguson promised to make his loan permanent but did not. He felt United undervalued him after signing Dimitar Berbatov, whose arrival reduced his playing time. Tevez scored 34 goals for United, then helped City win the 2011 FA Cup and 2011–12 Premier League title.

India's women have won the classroom, the workplace is the next frontier

Indian women have overtaken men in higher-education enrolment, with female GER at 31.2% versus men’s 28.9%; enrolment rose 42.2% in a decade, and women now comprise 44% of STEM students. Yet low workforce participation and limited startup funding expose barriers after graduation. The challenge is converting gains into careers, toward India’s 2035 50% enrolment target.

UP: Constable accused of raping minor frames her father in false sexual assault case; held

A Mau constable and three others were arrested for allegedly framing a minor girl’s father in a false rape case to pressure her family and influence the constable’s trial for allegedly raping the girl. Call records and other evidence exposed the conspiracy, police said, and the father was wrongly implicated. The earlier case was registered in 2023.

Stefon Diggs rejects Christopher Griffith’s sexual assault claims, stands by controversial tweet

Stefon Diggs challenges Christopher Griffith’s claim that a social-media post defamed him, arguing that his tweet was truthful. The Washington Commanders receiver denies allegations that he drugged Griffith, made unwanted advances, or arranged an assault, and says Griffith tried to steal clothing. Their legal battle follows an alleged 2023 visit to Diggs’s home, and both men have sued.

Bella Poarch on telling the story behind the algorithm

Bella Poarch’s debut album, “Picnic at the Cemetery,” revisits buried trauma, marking a shift from chasing viral attention to making honest music. She says the record reflects growth, vulnerability and hope; “Stay Gone” recalls leaving home at 17, while “Garden” explores her struggle to accept love. Before TikTok fame, she served in the US Navy.

Not full-time employee: England mentor Pietersen on not travelling to Pakistan

Kevin Pietersen clarified he missed England’s Pakistan tri-series because he is an ECB consultant, not a full-time employee, and will not attend every match over the next year. He will join England in Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is from November 12. England failed to reach the final; Pietersen became its white-ball mentor earlier this year.

Keralam Police replace PRO system with citizen help desks at all stations

Kerala Police replaced Public Relations Officers with Citizen Help Desks at all stations, offering a single point for complaints, digital services and assistance. The desks will support vulnerable visitors, handle cybercrime reports, provide legal guidance and process applications, RTI and FIR-copy requests. Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan warned the change could weaken people-friendly policing and interaction.

Kajol, Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt and others mourn the demise of Sanjay Gupta

Actors including Kajol, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and Anupam Kher mourned filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, remembering him as a passionate, full-of-life friend after he died following a fall and head injury. Dutt vowed to realize their planned *Kaante 2*. Known for action-crime films including *Kaante* and *Shootout at Lokhandwala*, Gupta is survived by his wife and children.

Halloween 2026: Lucknow’s in for a wicked treat with spooky parties, themed menus

Lucknow’s hotels, lounges and eateries are marking Halloween with themed parties, live music, elaborate décor, special menus and discounts, with some celebrations continuing through Sunday. Offerings include gothic photo settings and cocktails, costume contests, themed buffets, and spooky desserts and drinks at venues including TGI Friday’s, Ramada, Hyatt Regency and Taj Mahal, as the city joins global festivities.

Hong Kong woman loses ₹3 crore after scammer claims her bank account was linked to money laundering

A 66-year-old Hong Kong woman lost HK$2.7 million (US$344,000) after a caller falsely claimed her bank account was linked to money laundering and persuaded her to transfer funds for an investigation. She sent HK$2 million, then HK$700,000, before suspecting fraud and reporting it; no arrests have been made. Police warn officers never demand such account transfers.

Fake job offers & hijacked approvals: Methods of TraderTraitor, suspected group behind Binance theft

Analysts suspect North Korea’s TraderTraitor stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the largest crypto theft on record, by hijacking systems that approve payments; Binance says it will cover losses. Investigators say attackers compromised a DevOps engineer’s laptop and used permissions to drain wallets, while billions are frozen. The unit is linked to Lazarus, North Korea’s hacking network.

MBBS abroad: Experts say consultants mislead aspiring doctors amid NMC's 'vague' stand

The NMC’s conflicting replies on whether Georgia’s six-year MBBS graduates qualify for India’s Foreign Medical Graduate Examination have heightened fears that consultants are misleading students about eligibility to practise. Georgia allows graduates to work as supervised junior doctors, not independently, lawyers say, urging authorities to publish approved-country guidance. The 2021 rules require independent licensing abroad.

Zakir Naik's defence of Taliban's girls' education ban sparks row, Malala's father reacts

Zakir Naik defended the Taliban’s suspension of girls’ secondary and higher education in Afghanistan, claiming security concerns and a lack of female teachers—not a ban. Malala Yousafzai’s father and critics condemned the remarks as excuses for excluding girls. Since returning to power in 2021, Taliban authorities have barred girls over 12 from education.

Chakra Horoscope Today, October 31, 2026

October 31’s chakra horoscope urges signs to trust inner wisdom, practice gratitude, release burdens, and balance intuition with patience and self-worth. Aries and Virgo are asked to face guilt or grief; Libra to let go, Taurus to welcome abundance, and others to nurture relationships, hope, or purpose. Each receives chakra, food, frequency, and crystal suggestions.