Anticipatory bail denied to three booked for misappropriating ₹4 crore from fund for Naagzilla

A Mumbai court denied anticipatory bail to three Naagzilla executives accused of misappropriating Rs 3.92 crore, finding prima facie material and saying custodial interrogation was needed. Prosecutors allege they bypassed procedures, approved unsupported and inflated bills, and took vendor commissions and phones. The upcoming film, starring Kartik Aaryan, is produced by Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films.

Two revision cycles, daily tests and 10-hour study days, CA AIR 11 shares his success mantra

Mohammed Qutub Riyan secured AIR 11 in the September CA Intermediate examination with 473 marks, crediting consistent preparation, structured revision and disciplined planning. He studied 10–11 hours, took regular tests and cleared a 20-day lecture backlog at double speed, then completed two revision cycles. Backed by family and teachers, he plans articleship before CA Final.

The rise, workings and dealings of Binance, the crypto exchange struck by a hack

Binance’s suspected $5.9bn–$6.3bn breach, potentially crypto’s largest, may have begun with an engineer’s compromised laptop; the exchange halted withdrawals, pledged to cover losses and froze about $3bn. The theft hits the world’s biggest exchange, which admitted US money-laundering and sanctions violations, paid billions in penalties, and saw its SEC case dropped before founder Changpeng Zhao’s 2025 pardon.

Ranbir Kapoor's cousin Siddharth P Malhotra says he will watch Ramayana for Ravie Dubey first

Filmmaker Siddharth P. Malhotra is eager to see Nitesh Tiwari’s *Ramayana* chiefly to support Ravie Dubey, whom he launched and considers a younger brother, as Dubey plays Lakshman. He also calls Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt the industry’s best actors, though he says collaborating with them is difficult. The ₹4,000-crore epic opens November 5, 2026.

In the 1980s, famine food aid for Ethiopia may have carried a weed; it now cuts forage by up to 90%

Ethiopia’s parthenium weed may have entered accidentally in food-aid shipments, the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute says, and is spreading, reducing forage for livestock by up to 90% in some areas. The claim remains unproven: a 1987 U.S. aid report documents relief shipments but never mentions the weed. The episode underscores how seeds can travel unnoticed with supplies.

US streamer Lacy issues clarification after Japan restaurant allegedly disputes $12,000 bill claim

Lacy clarified his Japan dining dispute, saying a language barrier led him to believe he owed $12,000, though he paid only for extra food prepared. He apologized to Zauo Shibuya for reputational harm, accepting responsibility alongside viewers who used a QR code to order; screenshots attributed to the restaurant say customers are charged only for food consumed.

IRCTC hotels case: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu, others

A Delhi court on Friday postponed the framing of money-laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and others in the alleged IRCTC hotel scam until November 19. Earlier, a court discharged seven of 16 accused and ordered charges against nine. The ED alleges manipulated hotel leases enabled undervalued land transfers benefiting associates.

Aamir Khan celebrates first Karwa Chauth with wife Gauri Spratt at Anil Kapoor's home

Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt marked their first Karwa Chauth as a married couple Thursday, arriving hand in hand at Anil and Sunita Kapoor’s annual Mumbai celebration. Spratt wore a purple sharara and Khan a blue floral kurta. Guests included Shilpa Shetty, Varun Dhawan and Anshula Kapoor. Khan made his relationship with Spratt public in March 2025.

Cancer in young adults: Oncologist explains 9 early warning signs and common myths

Cancer is often associated with older age, but it can also affect young adults, sometimes making the early signs easier to overlook or mistake for everyday health concerns. With cancer among younger people receiving increasing attention, HT Lifestyle spoke to Dr Ankit Jain, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, to understand why cancer can occur in young adults, which warning signs should not be ignored, the common myths surrounding the disease and why early diagnosis matters.

Cyclone Arnab: Central teams to arrive today to assess damage in Andhra Pradesh

Central teams are due in Andhra Pradesh Friday to assess Cyclone Arnab damage, estimated at Rs 4,600 crore, after the storm killed seven people and battered coastal districts. N Chandrababu Naidu warned losses may rise, promising crop and tree compensation as officials restore power, roads and communications. Konaseema and West Godavari were hardest-hit districts.

In the 1930s, the US sent 500,000 trout eggs to Lake Titicaca; two native fish may now be extinct

Introduced to boost fishing, trout have driven Lake Titicaca’s native fish toward extinction, compounded by overfishing, pollution and invasive silverside, while weak protections make recovery uncertain. Two killifish are believed extinct, and remaining native fish face danger. In the 1930s, U.S. authorities supplied about 500,000 trout eggs after officials sought to improve local fishing.

Alia Bhatt can't stop laughing as Orry recreates iconic outfit of K3G's Poo; Kareena Kapoor approves

Orry recreated Kareena Kapoor’s iconic Poo look from *Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham*, making Alia Bhatt laugh at his outfit. Alia clarified she meant Winnie the Pooh, not Poo, while Kareena praised the Halloween video with “Too Good.” The moment revived the film’s fashion legacy, still recreated by fans; Orry reached *Khatron Ke Khiladi 15*’s finale.

The India Collective: Honouring Delhi's Finest

Hindustan Times’ India Collective Honours celebrated Delhi’s people, businesses and institutions, with Isha Deol presenting awards at an October 23 ceremony. A jury assessed impact, excellence, innovation and contribution, recognising work across 12 sectors, from education and healthcare to real estate, retail and culture. The initiative shows how enterprise and creativity beyond monuments shape the capital’s identity.

In 1986, Esther Detering willed her 54-acre farm to a land trust, and it is now a nature preserve

ACRES permanently closed Detering Nature Preserve’s public trail on Dec. 31, 2021, honoring donor intent and protecting habitat at the 54-acre lakeshore refuge near Kendallville. The closure highlights the value of natural spaces, which research links to health benefits. Esther Detering donated her family’s farm to ACRES in 1986; her grandfather August bought it in 1869.

Centre says Nicobarese tribal leaders ‘not necessary or proper parties’ in Great Nicobar case

The Centre has urged the Calcutta high court to reject four Nicobarese representatives’ bid to join a challenge to Great Nicobar forest-rights recognition, saying they bypassed statutory remedies and applied too late. They allege the 2022 process lacked community consent, while the Centre says due process was followed. The dispute could affect the ₹81,000-crore project, including a port and airport.

4 charts that explain the World Bank’s new data on India’s poverty

India’s poverty has fallen sharply: extreme poverty dropped from 27.1% in 2011 to 2.6% in 2023, while inequality eased, with the Gini index declining from 28.78 to 23. Yet poverty remains widespread above extreme levels; rural residents and people with less education face greater risks, and households in poverty are concentrated across eastern states. Household surveys may understate inequality.

Trump cancels rallies, Vance skips 'War on Fraud' event as US weighs fresh Iran strikes

President Donald Trump canceled Iowa and Kansas rallies, replacing them with phone events, while Vice President JD Vance’s Minnesota fraud-announcement appearance was called off as the administration weighs renewed military action against Iran. Trump remains set to rally in Florida Friday; officials gave no reason for the cancellations. Reports say leaders briefed him on Iran options ahead of the midterms.

In final interview, Patrick Stewart shunned retirement talks, said he 'forever will be an actor'

Patrick Stewart died in Los Angeles at 86 after a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, his spokesperson said. In his final interview for Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, he celebrated Picard and said he could never imagine retiring. The actor played Professor X and is survived by wife Sunny Ozell and two children.

Sonali Bendre's sindoori red anarkali for Karwa Chauth 2026 is celebration of traditions

Sonali Bendre celebrated Karwa Chauth on October 29 in a sindoori-red anarkali, sharing photos on Instagram. The outfit featured a bandhgala collar, angrakha tie, gota patti, sequins, zari and gold lace, paired with matching trousers, an embroidered silk dupatta and vintage jewellery. Other stars joined celebrations; married women traditionally fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands’ well-being.

After poet Jane Mead died in 2019, her 1,318-acre Napa ranch became protected land with rare plants

Poet Jane Mead’s 1,318-acre family ranch near Atlas Peak is permanently protected, safeguarding rare plants and vernal pools while helping connect a wildlife corridor across Napa Valley. Access is limited to trust-led guided hikes. Mead managed the property for 15 years and arranged its donation before her 2019 death, hoping future generations would learn to value nature.

Gurugram building safety: How excavation on one plot can put neighbouring homes at risk, explained

Amid excavation on an adjoining plot, a four-storey building in Gurugram’s Sector 31 cracked and tilted, forcing four families to evacuate and prompting precautionary notices to neighbouring residents; work was halted. Similar damage in Sushant Lok-I displaced families, renewing calls for supervised excavation, structural audits and accountability. Gurugram has seen earlier incidents despite building rules.

GJV Prasad: “Each of us is a translator, but we don’t know it”

Saurabh Sharma says a rendering of Salma’s *The Dark Hours of the Night* brings the novel closer to Indian readers than its earlier, British-inflected translation while preserving Tamil cultural resonance. They view translation as interpretation rather than replication, shaped by readers’ experiences and India’s languages, and urge publishers to look beyond English despite acceptance of translation.

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Maharashtra govt releases ₹90.72 lakh for plantation upkeep amid drought in 304 talukas

Maharashtra has sanctioned Rs 90.72 lakh for plantation upkeep in 2026-27, but funding will go only to sites where at least 90 per cent of saplings survive, as drought affects 304 of 358 talukas. The grant covers 227 hectares, with Pune receiving the largest allocation. Local groups will maintain plantations under a programme launched in 2023.

In 1991, New Jersey sank a 460-foot Navy ship off Shark River to build its biggest artificial reef

The 460-foot USS Algol gained a second life when New Jersey sank it off Shark River in 1991, creating a reef and destination for divers. Its structure supports marine organisms, though whether reefs increase fish populations remains debated. Launched as James Barnes in 1943, the cargo ship served in the Pacific during World War II.

‘Part of CEO's job': Nvidia says Jensen Huang's ties with suspected China spy ‘not unusual’

Nvidia said CEO Jensen Huang’s dealings with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang were routine customer interactions, rejecting reports that she may have gathered intelligence for Beijing through access to him. US officials suspect Megaspeed diverted chips to China; President Trump was briefed but did not act. The company has faced scrutiny since 2024, and Singapore questioned Alice.

North Korea behind $6.3 billion Binance crypto theft, Blockchain analysis firm TRM says

TRM Labs said North Korea’s elite hacking unit, TraderTraitor, was behind Binance’s $6.36 billion crypto theft, citing robust on- and off-chain intelligence and expressing high confidence. The attacker moved funds from Binance wallets across ten blockchains, with most transfers completed in about 20 minutes, according to the blockchain analysis firm, which reported its findings October 30.

At half a century, Senegal's Orchestra Baobab bets on new generation

Senegal’s legendary Orchestra Baobab is renewing its legacy with “Made in Senegal,” its first album of new songs in nearly a decade, as younger musicians join veterans to preserve its Afro-Cuban and West African sound. The generation, including the group’s first woman vocalist, sustains its music and influence, building on the orchestra’s comeback after a hiatus.

IIPA’s UP branch selected for Best Performing Regional/Local Branch award

Uttar Pradesh’s IIPA branch has been named Best Performing Regional/Local Branch for 2025-26, recognizing public-administration work, training and public participation; the Vice-President of India will present the award at IIPA’s annual meeting in New Delhi on October 31, 2026. The Lucknow-based branch credited members’ collective efforts, while IIPA promotes good governance and public welfare.

Life-sized Mahatma Gandhi statue unveiled in US' North Dakota

North Dakota unveiled its first life-size Mahatma Gandhi statue at Bismarck’s Peace Park, honoring his message of peace and non-violence. Governor Kelly Armstrong, Consul General Prakash Gupta and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong dedicated it; its plaque quotes Gandhi’s call to regard humanity as one. Unveiled during his birth-anniversary month, the statue advances India–North Dakota ties.