Telangana ACB arrests civil supplies manager over ₹9.41 crore disproportionate assets

Telangana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested civil supplies assistant manager Vasamsetti Narasimha Rao over alleged disproportionate assets of ₹9.41 crore; officials say suspected benami holdings could bring the combined market value near ₹100 crore. Searches found land, buildings, vehicles, jewellery and cash, as investigators probe a suspected rice mill and financial records. Rao joined the department in 2011.

Solving the Delhi paradox: Producing stars, but Ranji success eludes

Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya is challenging his star-studded squad to put the state before individual ambitions and revive its red-ball fortunes after a seventh-place finish. He wants players to convert IPL and Delhi Premier League confidence into collective Ranji Trophy success, targeting 400 runs and 20 wickets. Dahiya captained Delhi to its last title in 2007-08.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on October 10, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Despite protests, Delhi-NCR still offers weekend events. On October 10, options include an air-pollution discussion, Qutub Minar heritage walk, Sufi concert, jhumka-making workshop, comedy show and free ASEAN bazaar. A free handloom exhibition at Noida Haat runs through October 15, while paid events cost ₹200–₹799. Together, the listings span culture, music, crafts and entertainment.

Delhi High Court directs Amitabh Bachchan to appear in person to continue personality rights suit

The Delhi High Court has directed Amitabh Bachchan to appear personally if he pursues his personality-rights suit without completing settlements. The court granted time until November 16, 2026, for formalities, but said he must attend the hearing if agreements remain incomplete. Mediation followed a 2022 injunction against unauthorized use of his name, image and voice.

Navratri 2026|Dandiya-garba nights in Delhi-NCR: Here's where you must head for dholida and dhamaal

The Navratri calendar across Delhi-NCR features 15 Garba and dandiya events, October 11–25, spanning the Capital, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, from stadium festivals to intimate gatherings. Highlights include Sapna Chaudhary, Akhil Sachdeva and Madhavas Rock Band, alongside DJs, food stalls, markets and family activities. Offerings range from Gujarati folk traditions to Bollywood, Punjabi and electronic sounds.

Delhi govt to flag off 200 electric buses on Oct 14 under Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan, fleet to reach 7,000

Delhi will add 200 electric buses on October 14, taking its public transport fleet to 7,000, as part of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan, officials said. The 12- and nine-metre buses aim to reduce emissions and improve services, supporting the target of nearly 14,000 buses by 2028-29. The campaign also features infrastructure and welfare projects citywide.

Tarot Horoscope Today: Zodiac Sign Predictions for October 10, 2026

Today’s tarot forecast urges intentional choices: plan ahead, act on inspiration, and prioritize clarity, peace, and values. Aries and Taurus should take initiative; Gemini and Cancer may find opportunity in change or fresh ideas, while others should manage conflict, worry, and uncertainty. Kishori Sud pairs each sign with a lucky colour, ritual, and crystal.

Glam drop with HT City | Keep your bag in the spotlight this Navratri season

Handcrafted, embellished bags and pouches are trending for Navratri garba-dandiya nights, combining festive style with room for phones and essentials. Brass-embossed bags, mirror-and-shell potlis, and Kutchi-embroidered slings and belt pouches lead the season’s picks. Prices range from ₹1,050 to ₹8,000; intricate pieces can take weeks to make, reflecting artisanship and heritage rooted in regional craft traditions.

'Cops coming inside plane': Dipke and team CJP detained minutes after Delhi airport touchdown

The Cockroach Janta Party said its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, and spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained in Delhi on Saturday, seconds after landing. They had arrived ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, placing the reported detentions immediately before the party’s planned demonstration in the capital, according to the party’s account.

Ayurveda doctor explains how simple daily habits can revitalize your body's natural healing power

Regenerative wellness is gaining attention as an approach supporting the body’s natural capacity to repair and adapt, not promising immortality or reversing aging. It combines nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management and personalized care, while recognizing biological limits. Ayurveda’s emphasis on balance may contribute when integrated responsibly with clinical evidence, as the global wellness economy rapidly expands.

Mokobara, Swiss Military and Delsey Paris are all available at discounted prices at The Amazon Sale

The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale features discounted luggage from Mokobara, Swiss Military and Delsey Paris, offering cabin cases, check-in suitcases and sets. Compare size, weight, storage, warranty and price before buying. Swiss Military favours classic designs, Mokobara brings colourful, spacious styles, and Delsey Paris adds French design; the article is an affiliate-linked buying guide.

Hurricane Isaias: Storm damage in Pensacola, Florida today; watch scary photos and videos

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, with 105-mph winds, battering the Gulf Coast and leaving 668,000 customers across Florida, Alabama and Georgia without power. Though it weakened to Category 1 inland, the National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surge, flash flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes, with rainfall of up to 15 inches forecast.

Shekhar Suman cancels Shekhar Tonite finale after Nana Patekar’s death: ‘No one can take his place’

Shekhar Suman cancelled Shekhar Tonite’s finale after Nana Patekar’s death, refusing to replace the guest. Remembering Nana as fearless, honest and irreplaceable, Suman said he had agreed to appear. The two had worked together on the unreleased 1990 film Tadap. Nana died at 75 after a heart attack and was cremated with full state honours.

When 250 is no longer enough, T20 cricket must ask what it wants to be

West Indies chased India’s 249 in Ranchi with nine balls remaining, exposing concerns that T20 conditions are tilting too far toward batters despite the spectacle. Coach Gautam Gambhir called for a more balanced contest, warning that bowlers’ careers are at stake. A flat pitch, dew and rapid outfield amplified the imbalance; venues must preserve uncertainty without suppressing scoring.

Nidal Hasan public execution: Ex-CIA agent warns of ‘more radicalized zealots’

Former CIA official Ned Price warns that livestreaming Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s firing-squad execution could glorify violence, create a martyr and inspire extremists, leaving America less safe. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports broadcasting it, but President Donald Trump says the decision is unsettled, though Hasan will be executed. Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 in 2009.

Manipur: Kuki woman killed in crossfire, restrictions imposed near Chassad police gate junction

A Kuki woman, Domkhonei Touthang, was killed by bullets during a Friday-night clash between security forces and unidentified gunmen in Manipur’s Kamjong district, police said. The violence followed a drive to demolish alleged illegal bunkers near Chassad; gunfire resumed Saturday morning, and houses were reportedly burned. Authorities restricted gatherings after protests over alleged village-volunteer arrests.

‘Pathological liar’: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi after meeting with President Murmu

BJP leaders attacked Rahul Gandhi after he said President Droupadi Murmu did not deny the Opposition’s “vote chori” claims, calling him a “pathological liar” and accusing him of politicising constitutional institutions. Gandhi said the INDIA bloc presented a memorandum on alleged electoral irregularities and sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation; the BJP rejected his account.

Missing Class 5 student found dead in pond near quarry in UP’s Jhansi, probe underway

An 11-year-old missing for 26 hours was found dead, unclothed, in a pond near a Jhansi quarry Friday night, as police investigate his death. Forensic teams collected evidence, while a postmortem is expected to determine the cause. The boy left home to play Thursday evening but never returned; his grandfather has alleged foul play.

Inside Heeramandi designers Harpreet and Rimple's Delhi home that looks more like a vintage hotel

Farah Khan toured designers Harpreet and Rimple Narula’s New Delhi bungalow, a maximalist, lived-in art museum where every object has a backstory. Warm interiors layer vintage textiles, Indian art, European antiques and Asian collectibles; a bespoke Jamawar-inspired dining table anchors the home. The October 9 YouTube feature introduces the Heeramandi and Padmaavat creators’ personal style.

The Canadian drink that people pay to sip comes with an unusual garnish - a mummified human toe

Dawson City’s Sourdough Saloon serves the Sourtoe Cocktail, a liquor shot garnished with a dehydrated human toe; drinkers must touch it with their lips. Yukon’s tradition began with a frostbitten toe preserved by rum-runners in the 1920s, before Captain Dick Stevenson found it and founded the club. More than 25 toes have since been donated.

Sanju Samson takes responsibility for poor string of scores before Ranchi T20I: ‘Blame myself’

Sanju Samson answered pressure with an explosive 82 off 41 balls in Ranchi, but India lost the second T20I to the West Indies by six wickets. He said he trusted his instincts, stayed positive and put the team first, accepting responsibility for recent failures. His innings followed four consecutive low scores and debate over his place.

In 1974, John Wayne turned down a movie; it went on to become one of the greatest Westerns ever

John Wayne turned down Mel Brooks’ 1974 Blazing Saddles despite laughing at its screenplay, saying its raunchy humor was too dirty, so Gene Wilder played the Waco Kid. Brooks had sought Wayne to lend Western authenticity to the satire, which paired Wilder with Cleavon Little and lampooned racism and Hollywood conventions; the film became a hit and enduring classic.

In 2011, Fukushima’s abandoned pigs bred with wild boar, leaving a genetic legacy

A 2026 study found domestic pig ancestry persisted for generations in Fukushima wild boar after the 2011 nuclear disaster: 21 of 31 hybrids were more than five generations removed from crossbreeding. Maternal lineages differed in domestic nuclear DNA, possibly reflecting reproductive turnover. Earlier research mapped hybrids near the plant, where pigs interbred with wild boar.

Russian olive was planted to help the land; now it is crowding out native streamside plants

Russian olive is invasive across California and 16 Western states, displacing native plants, altering stream-bank hydrology and resprouting after removal. Officials urge identification and removal before flowering. California recommends native valley oak for shade and wildlife, though it requires space. Introduced for windbreaks and erosion control, Russian olive shows how plantings can become threats.

CJP says 'dictator is terrified' as Delhi cops detain Dhruv Rathee ahead of Jantar Mantar protest

The Cockroach Janta Party condemned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee’s detention in Gurugram on Saturday, demanding his immediate, unconditional release and that of other student activists, ahead of a Jantar Mantar protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the special intensive revision exercise. The party alleged the arrests were a citywide crackdown to silence dissent over electoral-roll irregularities.

Dhurandhar 2 makers plan Grammys campaign, submit soundtrack of Ranveer Singh film in 9 categories

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has submitted its soundtrack across nine categories at the 2027 Grammy Awards, spanning soundtrack, global music, pop, dance/electronic, remix and rap. Composer Shashwat Sachdev is entered for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media; “Kanhaiyya,” “Aari Aari” and six other songs target performance and songwriting fields. Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller is India’s second-highest-grossing film.

Allahabad HC orders Lucknow DM to rid city college of encroachment within 3 months

The Allahabad High Court ordered Lucknow’s district magistrate to remove unauthorised encroachments from Ram Bharose Maiku Lal Inter College’s land within three months, warning that a finance minister’s personal relations officer must not influence eviction proceedings. It sought a compliance report. The college alleges former principal Sukhpal Singh continued occupying official housing after retiring in 2017, claiming inheritance without proof.

How kudzu went from government soil fix to southern headache

Satellite imagery shows kudzu expanded 37% in Knox County, Tennessee, from July 2020 to 2021, then 15% the next year, with growth peaking in August and infestations clustering near roads, rivers, and vegetation. Findings may help managers time control, though evidence comes from one county. Once promoted for erosion control and ornament, kudzu is invasive.

How a pretty South American garden plant spread to 53 countries and choked Africa’s biggest lake

Water hyacinth’s invasion of Lake Victoria damaged fisheries, blocked boats and water systems, harmed ecosystems, and threatened livelihoods, with annual economic losses estimated at $150 million. By 1998, it covered about 20,000 hectares; control efforts reduced it, but floods fueled a resurgence. Native to South America, the ornamental plant spread after introduction and careless disposal.

Want salon-like hair at home? Here are 7 hair straighteners to make styling easier

Amazon India shoppers can choose seven straighteners for everyday use, thick hair, shine, touch-ups, versatility, occasional styling and professional-style control, with options from Philips, Remington, Syska, VEGA, Nova and Ikonic. The model depends on hair texture and styling frequency; prioritize adjustable heat, plate width and safety features, use heat protectant, and never straighten wet hair.