‘I am gutted’: Personal form offers little consolation for Samson after India’s defeat

Sanju Samson said he was “gutted” after India’s 24-run loss to West Indies in the fourth T20I, despite scoring 56 off 23 balls, leaving the series tied 2-2. Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 powered West Indies to 248, while India managed 223. Samson praised Hope and the 70-run stand that revived the chase, while defending India’s top order.

H-1B spouses get limited court relief as US government moves ahead with work permit rule

A California federal judge granted limited relief to seven immigrants challenging DHS’s end to automatic work-permit extensions, finding the agency improperly bypassed required public comment. The ruling protects only plaintiffs, not all workers, including eligible H-4 spouses of H-1B holders who may face employment gaps. DHS cited security concerns and is pursuing a final rule.

Delhi gets artsy this Durga Pujo with festive workshops

Delhi-NCR residents celebrate Durga Puja through workshops bringing Bengali folk crafts into cafes, where participants decorate terracotta plates, pots, incense burners and traditional winnowing trays. Sessions pair personalized embellishments with dhak music and Pujo songs, while related events teach Durga-themed Lippan or canvas art and beginner Kathak, blending creativity with nostalgia for celebrations back home.

Karisma Kapoor reveals Salman Khan once refused to shoot with her over her ‘too open, clingy’ outfit

Karisma Kapoor recalled Salman Khan refusing to shoot with her during *Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge* because he objected to her outfit, prompting her complaint to David Dhawan. Salman said it was too short and sheer, while Karisma called him protective. The co-stars reunited on *Koffee With Karan*, sharing the anecdote from their 2000 romantic comedy.

Drishyam 3 actor Ishita Dutta says Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift demand is not unreasonable

Ishita Dutta backs Deepika Padukone’s eight-hour shift demand, saying producers may refuse it but should not belittle actors or call it unreasonable. The *Drishyam 3* star, a mother of two, has worked longer shifts herself, though makers let her leave early; Deepika’s exits from *Spirit* and the *Kalki 2898 AD* sequel ignited debate.

JNU sexual harassment: BJP women MPs to meet Om Birla seeking action against Cong MP

BJP women lawmakers will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday to complain about Congress MP Bimol Akoijam, whom JNU dismissed after an inquiry found sexual harassment and misconduct. Eleven students complained, and Delhi Police booked him. Akoijam denies allegations, calls them political vendetta and says no proper investigation occurred; BJP MPs sought presidential action.

Man bludgeoned to death on Gurugram foot overbridge, accused arrested: Police

A man was bludgeoned to death with a concrete tile during a late-night scuffle on Gurugram’s Sector 13 foot over-bridge, and police arrested the suspected attacker after witnesses intervened. The victim, reportedly carrying a knife, remains unidentified, while investigators seek his family and the dispute’s cause. The assault occurred Wednesday around 11.30pm; an FIR is forthcoming.

SC to hear CAPF officers’ plea against new law today; Centre defends IPS deputation for security

The Supreme Court will hear over 800 serving CAPF officers’ challenge to a 2026 law they say circumvents its 2025 order to reduce IPS deputations, threatening cadre promotions. The Union says Parliament changed the legal framework and IPS leadership is vital for security coordination. Officers seek cadre reviews, continuing an 18-year dispute over senior posts and career progression.

Delhi’s hi-tech Dussehra: Tallest Ravana at 221ft will be burnt via remote control!

Delhi’s Dwarka Sector 10 Ramlila will burn a record 221-foot Ravana effigy this Dussehra, surpassing its 211-foot figure from 2024, alongside 90-foot Kumbhakarna and Meghnad. Built over nearly four months for about ₹45 lakh, it features velvet, hand-painted details and a five-button remote ignition. Other Old Delhi celebrations will offer elaborate, though shorter, fire-and-light spectacles.

BJD shocked by new Odisha Guv’s ‘will work for BJP’ remark; Congress demands recall

Odisha’s BJD and Congress condemned Governor Braj Mohan Ram after a video reportedly showed him saying he would strengthen the BJP, calling the remarks incompatible with a governor’s impartial constitutional role. Congress demanded his recall, while BJD urged him to uphold constitutional dignity and serve Odisha impartially. Ram, a three-time former BJP MP, was appointed Monday.

Jenna Ortega twins with her dog Twigs at London photocall for Klara and the Sun in Calvin Klein look

Jenna Ortega launched her London press tour for *Klara and the Sun* in Calvin Klein, accompanied by her whippet, Twigs. Her black, white and yellow look paired a pencil maxi skirt with a flowing scarf neckline, echoing the collection’s ’90s-inspired minimalism. The design debuted at New York Fashion Week last September; Taika Waititi’s film opens in theatres October 23.

Mismatched to go the Heartstopper, TSITP way with a movie after series wrap? Prajakta Koli answers

Prajakta Koli says *Mismatched*’s final season, expected by year-end after filming wrapped last month, ends her seven-year run, though she hopes the romance may return as a movie. She recalled an emotional farewell and sharing the dread of its final day with co-star Rohit Saraf; after a busy year, she feels she is living her dream.

Katie Zacharia’s legal credentials under scrutiny after report claims she did not pass bar exam

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia faces a California State Bar complaint alleging she misrepresented her legal credentials, intensifying scrutiny days into her tenure. Reports found no US bar license, despite her titles and Trump introducing her as an attorney. Zacharia says she misheard a bar-exam question; experts say her China law-firm role may mislead.

White House honors late Charlie Kirk on 33rd birthday, calls him ‘Christian martyr’

At an Arizona rally on October 14, Donald Trump urged voters to elect Republicans in honor of Charlie Kirk, who would have turned 33, calling the late conservative activist a close ally. Trump stumped for Rep. Andy Biggs, and the White House also honored Kirk, who was fatally shot at a Utah campus event in September 2025.

Hyundai to invest ₹4,000 crore more in Maharashtra, Pune plant capacity to reach 3.2 Lakh units

Hyundai Motor India will invest an additional ₹4,000 crore in Maharashtra by 2030, expanding its Pune plant’s annual capacity from 1.7 lakh to 3.2 lakh vehicles. The expansion supports Hyundai Motor Group’s $15.5-billion India investment plan and will boost localisation from 83% to 92%. The facility strengthens manufacturing as Hyundai pursues models, EVs and exports.

Nilekani suggests AI-made exams; China prints papers in prisons, others use banks

Nandan Nilekani proposes AI-generated exam papers on test day from a question bank, alongside computer-based testing, to curb leaks after the NEET-UG scandal prompted protests and cancellation. His committee is reviewing National Testing Agency reforms, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to implement. Abroad, exams rely on secure paper-setting or randomized digital question banks.

In the 1900s, goats damaged Española Island as giant tortoises fell to 15; today, 2,300 roam again

Española’s giant tortoises rebounded from near-extinction to more than 2,300 by 2020 through breeding, releases and goat eradication, with wild-born animals confirming natural reproduction. Still, dense woody vegetation and scarce prickly pear cactus may limit movement and growth, making habitat restoration and monitoring essential. The effort began with 15 founders and decades of conservation work.

CBI names Nanded resident in new NEET leak charge sheet

CBI’s supplementary charge sheet in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak names a 14th accused and includes forensic findings, concluding its investigation, officials said. Nanded resident Sheshrav Bajrang Suryawanshi allegedly supplied papers to candidates and held their documents until payment. Earlier, CBI named 13 people, no government officials; NTA cancelled the exam after leaked questions matched.

YouTuber who exposed local crime shot dead outside Ulhasnagar railway station

Three unidentified men shot and hacked YouTube news reporter Harish Gajwani, 54, to death outside Ulhasnagar railway station on Wednesday night before fleeing on a motorcycle, police said. Police are examining CCTV footage and searching for the attackers. Gajwani frequently posted about social issues and had been booked in a 2021 murder case.

How an anime skull became Gen Z's protest symbol: What Neha Bora's red T-shirt means

Neha Bora’s One Piece flag T-shirt went viral after she wore it at a Delhi protest over alleged electoral-roll irregularities and calls for the election chief’s resignation, reflecting the emblem’s role in dissent. Protesters in Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines and Madagascar adopted it against corruption and privilege. Luffy’s crew represents freedom and resistance to oppression.

Stock market opening: Sensex over 400 points up, Nifty also in green

Sensex and Nifty opened higher Thursday, tracking Asian markets, as hotter-than-expected US inflation revived expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike, despite foreign selling. Investors have sold Indian equities for 14 sessions, taking year-to-date outflows to a record $32.7 billion. Brent hovered near $104.5, with Wipro earnings and Jio Platforms’ $3.2 billion IPO in focus.

Congress reaches out to CJP through Prashant Bhushan after calling it an 'AAP proxy'

Congress invited the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to join protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, as Prashant Bhushan sought its leaders’ attendance at Rahul Gandhi’s INDIA bloc meeting Tuesday; they stayed away. The outreach reverses Congress’s dismissal of CJP as an AAP proxy, as opposition leaders seek civil-society backing over electoral-roll irregularities. Gandhi has called the protests one unified cause.

US coach who recorded young gymnasts undressing is sentenced to 90 years in prison

Former youth gymnastics coach Sean Gardner received 90 years in prison for secretly filming students undressing and using a bathroom at a Mississippi gym, after pleading guilty to three child-pornography production charges. Investigators recovered videos of 10 minors. The case renewed scrutiny of gymnastics safeguards, while Iowa abuse allegations and lawsuits remain unresolved.

How old would Charlie Kirk be today? Trump wishes late conservative activist on his birthday

Trump urged Arizona rallygoers to vote Republican in honor of Charlie Kirk on what would have been the conservative activist’s 33rd birthday, calling him a great friend who helped his campaigns and mobilized young voters. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a longtime Trump ally, was killed in a 2025 shooting at a Utah campus event, aged 31.

Odisha’s first woman e-bus driver highlights inclusive public transport

Odisha’s first woman electric-bus driver, Shubhalakshmi Mahananda, shows how cleaner public transport can open traditionally male-dominated jobs to women, as Bhubaneswar hosts the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo on October 23–24. She drives an Ama Bus in Kendujhar, where 25 electric buses operate. The conference will focus on accessible, sustainable mobility amid Odisha’s expanding transport initiatives.

Jaishankar calls for 'urgent' reform of multilateralism, cites India-UAE partnership

Jaishankar urged urgent reform of multilateral institutions to reflect the changing global order, arguing that cooperation among smaller groups can help when broader forums struggle. At Abu Dhabi’s Raisina Dialogue Middle East edition, he pointed to the India-UAE partnership as an example of adapting to change. His three-day visit also focused on strengthening expanding bilateral ties.

I sprinted through Delhi Airport T3 to T1 in 30 minutes with this spinner bag

The Assembly Rover Pro 20-inch cabin suitcase handled a rushed Delhi Airport transfer well, rolling smoothly from T3 to T1 and remaining easy to carry, steer and spot. With only 2 hours 15 minutes between flights, its eight spinner wheels and steady handle eased the 45-minute dash. Currently priced at ₹4,999, it suits frequent flyers.

In 1903, rabbits threatened Laysan ducks; in 2026, Midway counted a record 1,239

Endangered Laysan ducks reached a record 1,239 adults at Midway refuge in 2026, about 400 above previous annual counts and exceeding estimated numbers on native Laysan Island. Relocations reduce reliance on one island, but rising seas, flooding, and limited range remain threats. Nearly wiped out by habitat destruction, the species needs continued protection and monitoring.

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan wear regal traditional looks for The Great Indian Kapil Sharma show

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan wore traditional looks on The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show: she chose an Arpita Mehta sindoori-red suit, while he wore black. Her Bandhani kurta featured mirror and gota-patti embroidery, paired with a Farshi salwar; his silk kurta came under a patterned bandhgala. Inspired by Mughal and Awadh royal attire, the Farshi salwar completed Kareena’s ensemble.

Film fraternity honours Nana Patekar at prayer meet, Tukaram Mundhe calls him ‘man of great purpose’

Nana Patekar was remembered at a Mumbai prayer meet attended by film figures and officials, who honored his contributions to Indian cinema and Marathi theatre. Titled “Aathvanilya Nana,” the gathering recalled his concern for society and the poor; a rangoli portraying his Natsamrat character celebrated a memorable role. The veteran actor died aged 75 in Goa.