Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine

Musk’s throttling of Ukraine’s Starlink service crippled some combat drones, escalating tensions with Kyiv and exposing his influence over a crucial wartime lifeline. The slowdown followed Musk and Trump’s criticism of Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, but officials disputed Trump’s role. Kyiv sought explanations from Washington and SpaceX, while Pentagon officials denied ordering the change.

Victoria's Secret Angel Elsa Hosk walked 3 months postpartum. Here's her workout routine

Elsa Hosk returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway 12 weeks postpartum, following a low-impact plan to rebuild strength safely. After clearance, her trainer began with breathwork, pelvic-floor and deep-core work, then added aqua jogging, step-ups, punches, bands and light weights. Hosk wore two looks, including 50-pound wings; she last wore the Fantasy Bra in 2018.

Olympia, Kyani, K Rustom: What's the update on iconic Mumbai eateries whose license was suspended

FDA inspections suspended licences at Mumbai eateries, including Parsi Dairy Farm, Cafe Mondegar, Olympia Coffee House and Kyani & Co; several have since reopened. Inspectors cited pest infestations, unsafe food storage and handling, sanitation failures and temperature-control violations. The crackdown led by Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe affected Bombay Presidency Radio Club and other establishments.

Chakra Horoscope Today, October 21, 2026

Today’s horoscopes urge 12 signs to face challenges with patience, self-compassion and practical action, without letting setbacks define their worth or future. Aries and Taurus should ground themselves and stay open-minded; others are encouraged to rebuild confidence, release guilt, reflect, reclaim agency, accept imperfection and protect boundaries, using chakra practices, foods and crystals for guidance.

9 simple self-care rituals to help you feel grounded and emotionally balanced on difficult days

Nine rituals can help people through difficult days: acknowledge emotions, ground yourself, nourish the body, meditate, shower, use crystals, move, pause for tea and choose a comforting activity. Energy worker Kishori Sud advises manageable self-care instead of forced positivity. These spiritual practices may bring comfort, but persistent or severe low mood calls for mental-health support.

A guide to prep your skin before festive makeup for a smooth and long-lasting base

For comfortable, long-wear festive makeup, beauty expert Vaishnavi Jain recommends cleansing with familiar products, moisturising appropriately and avoiding new skincare before an event. Use primer only where needed, build foundation in thin layers, lightly powder oily areas and finish with setting spray; add sunscreen for daytime occasions. A simple skin-suited routine helps makeup sit better.

Shutdowns paralyse Manipur’s Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley, Kuki-majority Kangpokpi

Shutdowns paralysed Manipur’s Kangpokpi and Imphal Valley Wednesday after attacks killed a Kuki man and three Meiteis, worsening ethnic tensions. Kangpokpi’s bandh followed the shooting of a man collecting bamboo shoots; the valley shutdown began after Monday’s ambush. Police arrested three suspects, while protesters demand accountability. Since 2023, clashes have killed at least 306 and displaced 66,000.

Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with royal family: ‘I want it to work out’

Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with King Charles III and Prince William, calling family healing important despite lasting scars. In a GQ interview, he said letting go could help others address estrangement; a spokesperson said his remarks were general, not criticism. The rift deepened after the Sussexes left royal duties in 2020.

Punjab Police has delivered a decisive blow to drugs: DGP

Punjab Police says it has dealt a decisive blow to drugs, registering more than 95,000 NDPS cases since March 2022, arresting 127,000 people and seizing 7,260 kg of heroin, while freezing traffickers’ assets worth Rs 902 crore and achieving a 90% conviction rate. Anti-gangster operations dismantled 1,288 criminal modules. New hotspot monitoring was announced on Police Commemoration Day, honoring 1,804 fallen personnel.

How does the Bajaj Broking SIP Investing app work

Bajaj Broking’s SIP app combines fund research, setup, tracking and an online calculator, helping investors plan contributions in one place. The calculator estimates values using monthly amount, duration and assumed returns, but results aren’t guaranteed. Investors should review fund objectives, risks and costs; SIPs invest fixed sums regularly, buying varying units as NAVs move without eliminating market risk.

Das, Ranka withdraw plea against judicial custody as Delhi HC refuses to entertain petition

Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to hear Cockroach Janata Party leaders Sairav Das and Ashutosh Ranka’s challenge to extended judicial custody, advising them to await a Special Executive Magistrate’s review of their sureties; their lawyer withdrew the petition. Justice Subramonium Prasad said they could challenge the outcome later. The review was scheduled for 2 pm.

Keralam police to conduct intelligence-based operations against spas: Ravada Chandrasekhar

Kerala DGP Ravada A Chandrasekhar ordered district chiefs to conduct intelligence-led operations against suspected illegal spas after the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old Andhra Pradesh girl at a Kovalam spa. A nine-member team investigates; anti-trafficking provisions were invoked, and three people were detained. Police Commemoration Day marks the 1959 Ladakh ambush, honoring fallen officers.

T'gana govt taking concrete measures to check narcotics, cybercrimes: CM

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the government is strengthening policing against narcotics and cybercrime while pledging to fill every police vacancy by 2027. It has notified 5,000 posts and increased death benefits for personnel and Home Guards, alongside new road-safety, food-safety and women’s-protection initiatives. He urged community cooperation against drugs at the Police Commemoration Day parade.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: All you need to know about the big Champions League match

Bayern Munich host Arsenal at the Allianz Arena on Thursday in a Champions League clash between title contenders, pitting Arsenal’s defensive resilience against Vincent Kompany’s adventurous, high-scoring side. Bayern have fitness concerns over Kompany, Neuer and Kimmich, while both are in form. Harry Kane and Declan Rice are key; Bayern lead the head-to-head record, 8-4.

India to open Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against West Indies

India begin title defence against West Indies in Kathmandu on January 22 at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, staged in Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6. The 16-team event has four groups, followed by Super Sixes, semi-finals and a Chattogram final. Two-time champions India share Group A with Nepal and Ireland.

DDA to resume hot air balloon rides from November 14

DDA will resume hot-air balloon rides at Baansera on November 14, offering discounts to schools, corporate groups and individuals after weak demand during the first phase. Visitors will receive 20% off tickets, previously priced at ₹3,000 plus GST. The tethered, 10-minute rides rise 100–150 feet above the Yamuna floodplains, but earlier drew about 20 visitors on weekends.

Ganga Canal to remain closed till Nov 8 for maintenance work, affecting water supply in UP, NCR

The Ganga Canal will remain closed until November 8 for maintenance, desilting and ghat redevelopment, disrupting irrigation across 15 Uttar Pradesh districts, Haridwar and seven NCR districts, along with drinking-water supplies in parts of the NCR. Authorities have been urged to maintain minimum flow at Har Ki Pauri for rituals. Built in 1854, the canal spans 560 km.

No one is above the law in 'new Uttar Pradesh': Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said police can act decisively against criminals and nobody is above the law, paying tribute to officers killed in service on Police Commemoration Day. He cited 226,000 recruits, new policing systems and action against 89,000 gangsters, seizing assets worth Rs 15,000 crore, contrasting the state with mafia rule before 2017.

Mark Harden, Tennessee man arrested after SWAT standoff at motel, allegedly lit woman on fire

Mark A. Harden, 33, was arrested after a three-hour SWAT standoff at a Kodak motel, following allegations he doused a Sevier County woman with gasoline and set her on fire. She escaped with first- and second-degree burns and was hospitalized. Harden faces kidnapping, domestic-assault and vehicle-theft charges and is held in jail on $350,000 bond.

Rajpal Yadav calls out Uttarakhand minister for using indecent language against Daler Mehndi

Actor Rajpal Yadav defended Daler Mehndi after Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal reprimanded him onstage, saying Mehndi is unwell, does not drink alcohol and deserves respect as a legendary artist. Yadav criticized the minister’s language, joining celebrities Anupam Kher, Sona Mohapatra, Badshah and Mika Singh. Uniyal said Mehndi appeared disoriented and lip-synced despite a ₹35 lakh fee.

Daniel Craig's James Bond suit, posters, first edition of Ian Fleming novel up for online auction

An online global auction offers 400 pieces of James Bond history, including Daniel Craig’s “Skyfall” suit, expected to fetch up to $53,000, alongside watches, costumes and memorabilia. Running through October 27, Propstore’s sale spans the franchise from “Dr. No” to “No Time to Die,” with books, posters and props. Bond’s popularity continues to attract collectors.

How 5paisa's SIP Calculator Is Helping First-Time Investors Plan Their First Monthly Commitment

First-time mutual fund investors can use 5paisa’s SIP calculator to choose an affordable contribution, compare investment periods and estimate progress toward goals without straining budgets. At an illustrative 12% annual return over ten years, monthly SIPs of ₹1,000, ₹2,000 and ₹5,000 could grow to about ₹2.30 lakh, ₹4.60 lakh and ₹11.50 lakh; actual mutual fund returns are not guaranteed.

Rains: DMK slams TVK govt over 'lack of preparedness'

Senior DMK leader T K S Elangovan accused the government of failing to prepare for Chennai’s heavy rains despite forecasts, saying 70 per cent of drainage work was completed under DMK rule and criticising Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for visiting afterward. He opposed airport privatisation and accused TVK cadres of abuse targeting Mayor R Priya.

Australian MP loses both legs after 'targeted' attack; suspect was ‘family friend’

Australian MP Helen Haines lost both legs after a deliberate car attack outside her Wangaratta office, but remains alive and stable, her husband says. Suspect Brendan Nugent, 43, faces serious-injury charges and a charge of harming a public official; he did not seek bail and returns to court February 4, 2027. Police are investigating motive, reporting no prior contact.

BJP leader, aide injured in attack in Hoshiarpur

BJP district vice-president Ranjit Singh Rana and an associate were injured when unidentified men attacked them with sharp-edged weapons at Rana’s shop in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday night. Rana suffered head injuries, and both were admitted to Hoshiarpur Civil Hospital. Police have launched an investigation and will record their statements before deciding on further action.

OPPO brings Group Selfie innovation to the F35 Series 5G

OPPO launched its F35 Series 5G in Pune, South Maharashtra and Goa, featuring a 50MP ultra-wide selfie camera, 8,000mAh batteries, 80W charging and festive offers. The Pro starts at ₹45,999, and the F35 at ₹38,999, with buyers offered cashback, EMI and exchange deals. The F Series marks a decade in India; content is brand-sponsored.

Was it necessary to go up on stage and humiliate him like that: Anupam Kher on Daler Mehndi row

Actor Anupam Kher condemned the public humiliation of singer Daler Mehndi after Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal stopped his performance and accused him of being drunk, an allegation that remains unconfirmed. Kher said he knew Mehndi did not drink, urged the film industry to support him, and said any complaint about the performance should have been raised privately and respectfully. The incident occurred Sunday at a cultural fair in New Tehri.

More Oil Is Now Coming Out of the Persian Gulf Than Before the Iran War

Persian Gulf oil exports have exceeded prewar levels as U.S.-protected tankers move crude through Hormuz despite Iranian attacks. Regional flows topped 24 million barrels daily by Oct. 18, while Hormuz shipments reached 82% of prewar volume. Profits sustain crossings, but freight and insurance costs threaten durability; pipelines and offshore transfers provide alternatives, while Iran’s exports remain blockaded.

Kerala CM Satheesan wanted to talk to Nivin, Mamitha after Bethlehem Kudumba Unit moved him

Kerala CM VD Satheesan posted an enthusiastic review of Girish AD’s *Bethlehem Kudumba Unit* after watching it with his daughter, praising its treatment, cast, humour and emotional depth; he said he could not reach leads Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju by phone. Released for Onam, the age-gap romance grossed ₹331.09 crore worldwide and streams on JioHotstar.

Dhurandhar's marketing head Varun Gupta reveals why Ranveer Singh didn't promote film

Ranveer Singh deliberately skipped promotions for Dhurandhar so the film’s assets could speak for themselves, marketing chief Varun Gupta said, while director Aditya Dhar remained supportive despite criticism over weak buzz. The strategy was a conscious team decision; the two-part franchise later became a box-office phenomenon, with its 2026 sequel earning over ₹1,800 crore worldwide.