Poster celebrates SP win in Uttar Pradesh MLC polls, claims party’s victory in 2027

The Samajwadi Party’s five-seat Uttar Pradesh legislative council victory has buoyed its cadre and fueled claims of a 2027 Assembly win under Akhilesh Yadav. A poster outside its Lucknow office celebrated victories in Ayodhya and Varanasi, while Yadav urged supporters to avoid public celebrations. The BJP won six of the 11 seats contested.

Priyanka Chopra reveals Nick Jonas set his tour dates aside, returned home to celebrate Karwa Chauth

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrated Karwa Chauth on October 29, with Nick arranging his tour schedule to be home while she observed the sunrise-to-moonrise fast for his well-being. Chopra shared Instagram photos of her mehndi, red outfit, breaking the fast, and daughter Malti embracing Nick. The couple married in 2018 and welcomed Malti in 2022.

HC grants bail to SP leader Azam, his son in ‘dual PAN cards’ case

The Allahabad High Court granted Azam Khan and son Abdullah bail Thursday in the dual-PAN-card case, suspending their seven-year sentences but refusing to stay convictions, barring them from upcoming assembly elections. Prosecutors said Abdullah used PAN cards with different birth dates to qualify for the 2017 polls; both were convicted of forgery, cheating and conspiracy.

5 lakh IDs on 1 laptop: Knp man’s global fake-account trade busted

Uttar Pradesh ATS arrested 24-year-old Ankit Shankhwar, accused of supplying 500,000 fake email accounts to buyers, including a Bangladeshi national allegedly linked to Noida school bomb threats. Investigators traced threat emails to Kanpur and found credentials, cryptocurrency records and chats on seized devices. Shankhwar reportedly sold access packages since 2021; cybercrime links remain under investigation.

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares quick chicken wonton soup recipe that can be prepared in just 30 minutes

Sanjeev Kapoor’s chicken wonton soup is a warming winter meal that takes about 30 minutes, with ready-made wrappers speeding preparation. Chicken mince mixed with aromatics and sauces is wrapped, then simmered with mushrooms, garlic and stock, and topped with spring onions, fried garlic and sesame. His blog shared the recipe; the report’s social-media claims are unverified.

Two BITS Pilani alumni raise $52 million for AI startup after visiting 140 businesses in US

BITS Pilani alumni AJ Jain and Aditya Ketkar raised $52 million for Broccoli AI, an artificial-intelligence startup reportedly valued at $300 million. Its agents handle calls, appointments and customer follow-ups for more than 1,500 home-service businesses. The founders developed the product after visiting 140 contractors, and plumbing operator Marcelle Flowers helped shape it before becoming COO.

Kareena Kapoor and Mira Rajput discuss silly rumours in new promo from actor’s chat show

Kareena Kapoor and Mira Rajput joke about rumours and Bollywood-wife life in Friday’s episode of Kareena’s chat show, *What Women Want*. Asked about the silliest rumour, Mira cites reports that she and Shahid Kapoor are expecting another child, says they are done; Kareena suggests otherwise. Kareena and Shahid dated from 2004 to 2007 before marrying partners.

Alphabet stock falls 13% as AI spending concerns wipe out nearly $500 billion

Alphabet shares plunged about 13% Thursday after results, putting nearly $500 billion at risk and threatening the second-largest one-day loss for a U.S.-listed company, behind Nvidia’s $593 billion wipeout. Cloud revenue doubled and Gemini topped one billion users, but Search missed estimates and free cash flow turned negative amid AI spending, stoking investor return concerns.

Sonam Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Mira Rajput stun in ethnic wear at Karwa Chauth at Anil Kapoor's home

Mira Rajput attended Anil and Sunita Kapoor’s Karwa Chauth gathering in Juhu in a shimmering beige-gold tissue silk saree with mirror-work borders and a matching embellished blouse. Sonam Kapoor wore a crimson anarkali with an organza jacket, while Shilpa Shetty chose a pink-red silk saree and emerald blouse. The annual celebration brought stars and family together in traditional attire.

The selectors do their job, I do mine says Tanush Kotian after career-best show

Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian strengthened his claim for India’s post-Ashwin vacancy at home with 11/151, including 8/81 in the second innings, as Mumbai beat Haryana by 10 wickets. His first 10-wicket haul came after 66.2 overs on a spin-friendly BKC pitch, showcasing bounce and variation. He says consistency remains his focus; Mumbai lead Group D.

Scientists discover 237-million-year-old fossils of first known amphibian to live entirely in ocean

Two fossils suggest Gerrothorax maritimus may be the first known amphibian to live entirely in the ocean, challenging assumptions on amphibian evolution. Found in China’s Guizhou Province, the 237-million-year-old, 75-centimetre animal had a flattened, bony-armoured body and likely hunted from the seabed. Researchers hypothesize its armour, gills and digestive system helped manage saltwater, unlike today’s amphibians.

Delhi Metro trains to operate till midnight on Oct 30 for Diljit Dosanjh concert

Delhi Metro will extend services until midnight on October 30, adding trains for about 70,000 Diljit Dosanjh concertgoers travelling to JLN Stadium; Sarthi QR-ticket sales will run an hour longer. Extra staff and security will manage crowds, while nearby roads face restrictions from 1 p.m. to midnight. The show is part of Dosanjh’s “Aura India Tour 2026.”

32 schools in UP's Noida to remain closed on Friday over PET 2026 exam

Thirty-two schools in Gautam Buddha Nagar will close to students Friday, October 30, as they host Uttar Pradesh Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 examinations, a district order says. Fifteen centres are CBSE-affiliated; staff will report to conduct tests for around 28,000 candidates. PET is a state-level eligibility exam for certain Group C government jobs in Uttar Pradesh.

Sector 17 plaza comes alive with cherry blossoms decor

Chandigarh’s Sector 17 Plaza has replaced last year’s umbrella canopy with a Japanese-inspired cherry blossom display featuring about 20,000 lights, illuminated pathways, an entrance tunnel and decorated fountains for Diwali. More than 300 traders reportedly funded the installation to attract shoppers, and 70,000–80,000 people visited last weekend alone. The pedestrian plaza is using festive displays to compete with malls.

Give your Diwali snack platter a cheesy twist with this homemade hara bhara cheese ball recipe

Homemade hara bhara cheese balls make a crisp, spicy, mozzarella-filled Diwali appetiser, and Chef Saloni Kukreja’s recipe offers an easy alternative to frozen snacks. Spinach, peas, coriander, ginger and chilli combine with grated potato, paneer and spices; shape the mixture around cheese, coat in slurry and breadcrumbs, then deep-fry until golden. Serve hot with green chutney.

Sobhita Dhulipala talks love for Indian handlooms, sarees from mother and her style mantra

Sobhita Dhulipala says calming instrumental music is now her wellness ritual, while returning to fiction is what she is fangirling over; she champions Indian handlooms, urging people to explore their state’s textiles and style them freely, not as costume. She treasures inherited Gadwal and silk, and loves khadi and pashmina, sharing at Aadyam Handmade’s launch.

DoorDash to acquire Instacart in $17 billion deal to expand grocery delivery business

DoorDash plans to acquire Instacart in a $17 billion deal, combining its restaurant-delivery network with Instacart’s grocery marketplace to expand online shopping and compete with Walmart and Amazon. DoorDash will pay $65 per share, 75% in cash, with shareholders choosing cash, stock, or both; Instacart’s board unanimously approved. Walmart and Amazon lead US online grocery sales.

Ranji Trophy: Kartik’s five-for shines for UP as match vs Puducherry ends in draw

Uttar Pradesh claimed first-innings honours as Puducherry finished 211/8 after following on, drawing their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match 50 runs behind UP’s 333. Left-arm spinner Kartik Yadav starred with 6/42 in the second innings, taking nine wickets for 102. Aman Khan made 62; Kartik’s 3/60 in the first innings had helped force the follow-on.

Ashoke Pandit slams Naseeruddin Shah for backing Jamia students

Producer Ashoke Pandit attacked actor Naseeruddin Shah over his support for Jamia students, calling him a “compulsive abuser” and advising psychiatric help. Pandit said Shah’s language and conduct reflected frustration. Shah had accused the government of undermining education and youth, and supported an indefinite student sit-in at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute.

Delhi woman chases iPhone snatchers on scooter despite injuries, helps police catch both accused

A 24-year-old woman chased two motorcycle-borne snatchers through Delhi traffic after they stole her iPhone on Wednesday night, helping police and locals catch both despite injuries from a fall. The accused, Sameer and Mohit, both 19, were found with four phones, including three linked to other thefts, and a stolen motorcycle; police later commended her.

Allahabad HC flags shortage of forensic labs in UP, seeks FSL director’s reply

The Allahabad high court’s Lucknow bench says Uttar Pradesh’s forensic facilities are inadequate for its population, ordering the state FSL director to respond within four weeks. Uttar Pradesh has one state laboratory and 12 regional facilities. A PIL seeks report deadlines, priority for custody cases and delay reviews, warning that backlogs can harm trials and delay justice.

Tamil Nadu transfers DGP-prisons after two jailbreaks in a week

Tamil Nadu transferred prisons DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore on Thursday after two jailbreaks in a week, appointing him TANGEDCO’s chief vigilance officer and naming K. Shankar as his successor. The escapes involved two inmates from Puzhal prison and 17 from Theni jail; all were recaptured within days. Nine Theni staff were suspended over security failures.

Woman carried 'stone baby' in her abdomen for around 3 years, doctors reveal rare case in Somaliland

A 42-year-old woman in Somaliland had a calcified fetus—a “stone baby”—removed after carrying it in her abdomen for about three years. CT scans revealed fetal bones in an 18-centimetre mass after persistent pain prompted her to seek care. The rare condition can follow an untreated abdominal pregnancy; about 340 cases have been documented in four centuries.

Gold steady at ₹1.46 lakh per 10 gm, silver rises ₹500 to ₹1.985 lakh per kg in Delhi

Gold held at Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi Thursday as prices kept jewellers and retailers cautious, while silver gained Rs 500 to Rs 1,98,500 per kilogram. Gold fell 1.21% to USD 4,018.08 per ounce, and silver dropped 3%. Fed hawkishness and inflation concerns weighed, though geopolitical risks and central-bank buying may support.

Raghubir Yadav reveals he suffered a heart attack the night before filming intense Hunkkaar scene

Raghubir Yadav says he suffered a heart attack the night before filming Hunkkaar: The Roar’s pivotal courtroom scene, yet Baap ji’s confession emerged naturally. Director Karan Kapadia says Meenu Rawat’s testimony resonated, while close-ups and widening shots conveyed its emotional impact. The Hindi series follows a teenager accusing a powerful spiritual leader of assault.

Chinese Horoscope, October 30, 2026: Daily astro guidance as per your zodiac

Today’s Fire Ox horoscope favors steady effort, practical decisions and routine over dramatic change. Snake has the strongest outlook, with Rat and Rooster also favored; Goat should slow down and double-check details, while other signs benefit from patience and maintaining what works. The forecast reflects the Fire Ox day and Even Day Officer, against 2026’s energetic Fire Horse year.

‘Orders becoming a mockery’: SC pulls up Delhi govt over firecracker curbs

The Supreme Court rebuked Delhi and CAQM for failing to enforce firecracker restrictions, saying violations made its orders a “mockery,” and demanded evidence that enforcement curbed pollution. It questioned inspection records and AQI comparisons, while stressing it seeks to balance festivals with public health—not impose a blanket ban. Last year’s Diwali allowance is under review.

US Treasury yields fall as markets weigh chances of December Fed rate hike

Treasury yields fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, with investors assessing inflation and the prospect of a December increase. The 10-year and two-year yields each dropped five basis points, to 4.995% and 4.683%, while the 30-year fell three basis points to 5.329%. September inflation stood at 3.7%, above the Fed’s 2% target.

Diwali home decor: 5 ways to make your space feel festive without overdoing it

For Diwali, homeowners can create festive, uncluttered interiors by making walls, ceilings and architectural details part of the design, rather than piling on decorations. Parth Parmar recommends textured walls, selective curves, ceiling details, balanced colours and versatile finishes. Warm neutrals and wood-inspired surfaces add depth, while restraint keeps spaces cohesive year-round, reflecting minimalism’s appeal.

Indian man had nearly 2 cm fish bone stuck in airway for over 2 months before doctors removed it

UAE doctors safely removed a nearly 2cm fish bone lodged in a 60-year-old expatriate’s airway for over two months after it caused worsening breathing problems. A bronchoscopy and ENT procedure extracted it on September 11; he was discharged within hours and later reported improved breathing. He inhaled the bone while eating milkfish on July 1.