Jamia protest over student union demand continues, Delhi Police files FIR against MPs for 'trespass'

Jamia Millia Islamia students continued protests and a hunger strike Sunday, demanding restoration of the students’ union, as police filed an FIR against Congress MPs Imran Masood and Imran Pratapgarhi for alleged trespassing, based on a university complaint. The administration moved classes online and restricted campus access; union elections were last held in 2006.

Industrialist R Veeramani booked in eighth POCSO case: Police

Police registered an eighth POCSO case against Gem Group chairman R Veeramani after a survivor alleged he sexually assaulted her as a minor. Lookout notices now cover five accused or suspected accomplices; eight people have been arrested in cases involving 12 girls. The SIT says the investigation is nearing completion, with its final chargesheet expected soon.

24-yr-old held for helping cyber fraudsters dupe elderly woman of ₹1.18-cr

Mumbai police arrested a 24-year-old man accused of routing part of a ₹1.18-crore fraud targeting a 76-year-old Dahisar woman, who was allegedly conned by callers posing as officials. They accused her of financing terrorists linked to a Delhi blast and declared her under “digital arrest.” She transferred funds after threats and repayment promises; family alerted police.

Vidyut compares Hollywood & Indian film sets: You could be 50 Cent but you still have to be on time

Vidyut Jammwal says the discipline, punctuality and clear accountability on the international set of *Street Fighter* distinguished it from Indian productions, despite India’s ability to deliver large-scale action with top talent. He also praised the cast’s secure, focused camaraderie. Each crew department respected others’ responsibilities, he said, and meticulous professionalism shaped his experience abroad.

Revised 4 am to 10 pm darshan timings at Ram temple from Nov 1

Ram Lalla’s Ayodhya temple switches to winter Seva and darshan hours from November 1, opening 4 a.m.–10 p.m., rather than 3:45 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Mangala Aarti moves to 4:30 a.m., darshan begins at 7 a.m., and midday rest extends to one hour. The Trust named Subhash Chandra Singh spokesperson as visitors and construction increase.

Venezuela Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns after months in exile: ‘I’m here. With you'

María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela Sunday after months in exile, demanding a presidential election as the country’s democratic future remains uncertain. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez, backed by Washington, has stayed beyond her authorized 90-day term without scheduling a vote, while U.S. officials prioritize economic stabilization. Machado had challenged Nicolás Maduro, whose 2024 election loss was credibly documented.

Udta Teer box office collection day 3: Ayushmann Khurrana film crosses ₹19 crore in opening weekend

Udta Teer, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, collected ₹8.10 crore Sunday, taking its three-day total to ₹19.45 crore. It opened at ₹4.10 crore and climbed to ₹7.25 crore Saturday, powered by multiplex audiences, but must sustain momentum on weekdays. Akash Kaushik’s debut follows a Pakistani spy whose amnesia makes him believe he’s an Indian officer.

‘Don’t test us': Netanyahu warns Iran against attempts to disrupt Israel elections

Netanyahu warned Iran and its allies that Israel would deliver “disproportionate blows” if they attack to disrupt the October 27 election, saying the military is ready to respond. He has campaigned on security as Tehran rejects policy changes and Washington leaves strikes possible. A ceasefire has halted February’s US-Israeli bombardment, but regional tensions and shipping disputes persist.

Missing police lockup CCTV footage: Allahabad HC seeks Ayodhya SSP’s affidavit

Allahabad High Court ordered Ayodhya’s SSP to explain within a week why lock-up CCTV footage sought under RTI was not preserved, rejecting shortages as an excuse for defying Supreme Court directions. Footage requested within the 90-day period must be retained despite an initial refusal, the court said, under a 2021 Supreme Court CCTV preservation mandate.

Iran says US talks ‘meaningless’ until 7 conditions met as Qatari mediators arrive in Tehran

Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran Sunday to ease tensions, but Iran says talks with Washington are meaningless until its seven conditions are met, leaving diplomacy stalled as Donald Trump weighs a deal or renewed military action. Tehran says Washington seeks to curb its nuclear capacity and control the Strait of Hormuz; Trump threatens further strikes.

Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam cabinet ministers dance to Gangnam Style in AI video

An AI-generated video shows Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and ministers Pijush Hazarika and Jayanta Mallabaruah in an unexpected dance to PSY’s “Gangnam Style,” drawing over 2.5 million views on Sarma’s Instagram. The trio perform the hit’s horse-riding moves, prompting reactions. Sarma dances at BJP rallies; Hazarika and Mallabaruah oversee agriculture and finance in Assam.

Colaba Causeway to get 91 uniform-sized hawker stalls to clear footpaths

Colaba Causeway will receive 91 standardised hawker stalls under a ₹2.28-crore BMC project aimed at clearing footpaths, improving pedestrian movement and enhancing tourism. Funded by the DPDC, the stalls will measure one square metre and be reserved for vendors with QR-code identity cards. Following a prototype, rollout is expected within weeks, with expansion elsewhere possible.

2 Chembur men booked for wildlife hunting bid in Murud forest

Two Chembur men were booked for allegedly attempting to hunt wild animals in a Murud forest after police stopped their SUV and seized two rifles, 104 live cartridges and meat-cutting tools. The October 24 seizure near Takka Adivasi Wadi led to charges against the men, aged 59 and 23, under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Dharman: Nayanthara joins cast of Rajinikanth film, calls him one and only superstar

Nayanthara has joined Rajinikanth’s Dharman, produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, with the makers unveiling a poster showing her facing the superstar in a corridor. She joins an ensemble that includes Simran and Raashii Khanna. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, it features Rajinikanth as a “deadly doctor”; its journey earlier followed several director changes.

ISL: Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC play out a goalless thriller in Kochi

Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC shared a 0-0 draw before a sold-out Kochi crowd in the ISL on Sunday, despite several close chances, leaving both sides with a point. Amrinder Singh denied PN Noufal, Akash Mishra hit the woodwork, and Mohammed Sanan narrowly missed. The result followed Kerala’s 4-1 loss and Mumbai’s 1-1 draw.

Jailer 2 box office collection day 11: Rajinikanth film stays steady, crosses ₹395 crore

Jailer 2 collected ₹22.32 crore on its 11th day, nearly matching Saturday’s ₹23.25 crore, taking its domestic net total to ₹396.25 crore and cementing its status as 2026’s highest-grossing Tamil film. The Rajinikanth-led sequel’s strong second-weekend hold follows a ₹334.35 crore first week. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, it continues Tiger Muthuvel Pandian’s fight against an idol-smuggling network.

Actress Urmila Sanawar arrested over ‘extortion bid, death threat’ amid Uttarakhand murder probe

Haridwar Police arrested actress Urmila Sanawar on Sunday after Suresh Rathore’s daughter accused her of demanding ₹5 crore, threatening family members and defaming them. The arrest came days after Sanawar and BJP MLA Rathore agreed to polygraph and narco-analysis tests in a CBI probe into the 2022 Pauri Garhwal receptionist murder, whose alleged VIP links have renewed scrutiny.

Living with dream to serve people: Modi in Varanasi

Modi said his dream is to serve people while opening a ₹150-crore Varanasi garment plant, promising Banaras-made clothing global reach and women’s empowerment. The Arvind Limited facility is training more than 300 local women and is expected to generate thousands of jobs across Purvanchal as it expands. It will produce sportswear and undergarments for multinational brands.

Ukraine rejects Musk’s claim of Starlink use for drone attacks, says not possible with curbs

Ukraine rejected Musk’s claim that its forces violated Starlink terms by using the civilian network for offensive drone strikes, saying restrictions already barred such operations. Kyiv said connectivity had returned to normal after disruptions lasting more than a week, which affected frontline drone missions and communications. Musk said Starlink barred offensive strikes; Washington controls Starshield.

UPSRTC staff attempt self-immolation over salary delays, alleged harassment

Two UPSRTC contractual employees, a driver and conductor, allegedly poured petrol on themselves at Lucknow’s Qaiserbagh workshop Sunday, protesting delayed salaries, harassment and passenger targets; colleagues intervened, preventing self-immolation. The driver blamed unauthorised vehicles for diverting passengers, while workers demanded timely pay, fair route assignments and action against operators. UPSRTC officials said grievances would be addressed.

Lucknow: 100 lawyers’ chambers bulldozed in Qaiserbagh, nearly 100 more face axe

Lucknow’s civic body demolished about 100 lawyers’ chambers near Qaiserbagh on Sunday, as protests over the lack of alternative accommodation halted the drive. Nearly 100 structures remain among 211 identified for removal under High Court orders. Advocates say many worked there for decades without rehabilitation; earlier drives removed 143 structures, and future action awaits court directions.

Nitin Nabin chairs key BJP meet to discuss response to Opposition’s anti-SIR campaign

Senior BJP leaders, including Nitin Nabin, Amit Shah and B.L. Santhosh, met in Delhi to plan outreach and counter Congress’s campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ahead of assembly polls. Launched October 22, Rashtra Chintan Samvaad will engage students, professionals and homemakers to explain SIR and rebut opposition claims as elections approach in five states.

Jogen Chowdhury: An artist who did not need to shout to be heard

Jogen Chowdhury is remembered as a singular Indian artist whose sinuous lines and cross-hatching gave figures psychological depth. He absorbed European modernist influences while retaining a distinctly Indian visual language, untouched by fashionable spectacle. Born in Faridpur in 1939, he studied in Kolkata and Paris, taught at Santiniketan, held cultural posts and served in Parliament.

MBBS student found dead in Pratapgarh medical college hostel; probe on

A 24-year-old MBBS student was found dead in a Pratapgarh medical college hostel courtyard Sunday, with police saying the cause remains unclear pending post-mortem and forensic findings. His spectacles and two phones were recovered from the seven-storey hostel roof. Investigators are examining his final hours and damaged CCTV; he was from Ballia and sitting supplementary exams.

Fact check: Sasha Obama's 2023 paparazzi photo digitally altered to show her ‘kissing girlfriend’

A viral image showing Sasha Obama kissing a woman is fabricated, altered from 2023 paparazzi photos of her walking with a friend in New York. It spread after Barack Obama campaigned for Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, amid far-right attacks on his family. The rally aimed to strengthen Black voter support ahead of November’s Senate race.

Wall Street week ahead: Big tech earnings and Fed decision to test US stock rally

Wall Street’s rally faces a test as Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon report earnings alongside Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision, with investors weighing whether artificial-intelligence investments can deliver growth and profits. Results from chipmakers and firms broaden the picture, while Fed guidance could shift rate expectations. Despite tech losses, the S&P 500 gained 11% in 2026.

Israeli strike on university in Gaza kills 3, education ministry calls out 'attacks on students'

An Israeli strike on a Gaza City university killed three people and wounded eight Sunday, hospital and university sources said; the military said it was investigating. Civil defence reported four more deaths. Gaza’s education ministry said students were in class and claimed 95 percent of academic buildings have been damaged during the war, despite a year-old truce.

Delhi records October's lowest minimum temperature after overnight rain

Overnight rain lowered Delhi’s minimum temperature to 17°C on Sunday, the month’s lowest so far, while nudging air quality into the moderate category, with the AQI at 153. Delhi received 4.4 mm of rain, and temperatures ranged from 16.2°C at the Ridge to 17.2°C at Ayanagar. Clear skies are forecast Monday, but pollution may worsen to poor through Wednesday.

Tilak Varma's old-school finishing is just what India need

Tilak Varma’s innings rescued India from 112/6 against New Zealand, showing the finisher’s role can extend beyond late-innings power-hitting. He and Nitish Kumar Reddy rebuilt the chase through patience, running and attacks on pace, turning pressure into victory. Once embodied by MS Dhoni, finishing is associated with death overs, but Varma offers a flexible model.

Nearly 70% candidates take UPSSSC PET 2026 in state on Day 1

Nearly 70% appeared on Sunday, day one of Uttar Pradesh’s three-day UPSSSC PET 2026, with 8,21,986 of 11,80,434 candidates attending across 60 districts; Lucknow turnout reached 75.95%. An impersonation attempt in Ghaziabad prompted an FIR, while AI flagged 21 candidates as suspicious. Nearly 94,000 personnel and 31,602 cameras monitored the exam, alongside Aadhaar and facial-recognition checks.