The Paradise OTT release: 24 minutes cut from Nani's film, Sonali Kulkarni’s dance scene removed

Nani’s *The Paradise* began streaming on Netflix October 22 in five languages with 4K Dolby Vision, as a revised 2-hour-30-minute cut, 24 minutes shorter than the theatrical version. It removes a criticised dance sequence, improves visual effects and slows end credits. The Telugu action drama faced mixed reactions over its lengthy second half, violence and creative choices.

Keralam to form panel with trade union representatives to examine labour codes

Keralam will form a special committee, including seven trade-union representatives, to examine the new labour codes and recommend state rules within 10 days, with implementation decisions pending stakeholder and legal review. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan said the government would seek to protect workers and share draft recommendations with unions. The Union’s codes took effect in November 2025.

LuLu leases hypermarket space at Greater Noida Mall for 15 years at nearly ₹51 crore

LuLu International Shopping Malls has leased 62,035 sq ft at I-Thums Galleria, Greater Noida, for 15 years, with rent nearing ₹51 crore, documents show. Initial monthly rent is ₹26.41 lakh, plus ₹12.11 lakh in maintenance charges; handover is scheduled by March 2026. The UAE-based retailer’s deal supports its ₹2,500-crore plan for 25 Delhi-NCR outlets by 2030.

Tesla logs surge in European monthly sales

Tesla registrations across Europe jumped 72.5% year over year to 68,776 in September, accelerating from August’s 4% gain as the automaker continued winning buyers despite intensifying Chinese competition. BYD registrations nearly doubled, while Volkswagen and Renault slipped. The increase coincided with broader electric-vehicle growth and Tesla’s efforts to secure EU approval for its driver-assistance system.

‘Protests achieve nothing’: Amit Shah takes dig at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress won't win polls

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said protests over “vote chori” allegations would achieve nothing, urging Congress and AAP to prioritize public welfare as he launched 33 Delhi Jal Board projects worth ₹8,941 crore. He accused them of challenging the people’s mandate, blamed successive governments for Yamuna pollution, and promised a clean river by May 2029.

Delhi Police denies permission for Diljit Dosanjh's October 30 Delhi concert

Diljit Dosanjh’s October 30 Delhi concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium has been denied security permission, disappointing fans who booked tickets for his Aura India Tour. In a letter to BookMyShow, Delhi Police cited specific threat-related inputs and heavy festive-season security and law-and-order commitments. The decision followed the organizer’s application, submitted on October 14, 2026.

Tiger Shroff firing suspect left Bihar 2 yrs ago, worked as cook, bike-taxi driver: Cops

Police say Hrithik Kumar, 22, rode the bike in Sunday’s shooting at Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, where an accomplice allegedly fired; Shroff escaped unhurt, while two others were injured. Arrested in Kota later, Kumar had left Bihar for catering work in Delhi before moving to Mumbai, where he worked as a cook and app-based driver.

US visa wait times for Indians rise; Mumbai, Delhi see longest visitor visa appointment delays

US visitor-visa applicants face the longest appointment wait in Mumbai, at 12 months, followed by New Delhi (11), Hyderabad (10.5), Kolkata (8.5) and Chennai (7.5), the State Department’s latest tracker shows. Student/exchange waits range from one month in Hyderabad to four in Mumbai; petition-based waits peak at 6.5 months. They do not guarantee appointment timing.

Mumbai influencer moves court seeking custody of ‘blue drum’ murder convict’s 10-month-old daughter

Mumbai influencer Ansari petitioned a Meerut court to support Mannat, 10-month-old daughter of convicted murderer Muskan Rastogi, after her grandmother reportedly refused care. Officials say law and the mother’s wishes govern any decision; the filing alone grants no custody rights. The pair received death sentences for Rajput’s murder and hiding his body in a blue drum.

Amazon employee accuses senior executive of raping her on NYC business trip, files lawsuit

Amazon employee Laura Danbom sued, alleging a senior executive raped her on a 2023 New York work trip and Amazon mishandled its investigation, silenced her, and expected her to work with him. She reported the assault to police and HR; Amazon called her account unfounded but says it investigates allegations. She seeks damages under Washington law.

Top archer Sheetal Devi wins two gold medals for India at Asian Para Games

India’s Sheetal Devi won her second gold of the day at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, defeating Singapore’s Nur Syahidah Alim 142-139 in Thursday’s compound final at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park. Earlier, the 19-year-old partnered Toman Kumar to beat Indonesia’s Teodara Audi Ayudia and Ken Swagumilang 151-148 in the mixed team event, earning her first gold.

Yogi congratulates Swati Chaudhary on Asian Para Games archery silver

Yogi Adityanath congratulated Uttar Pradesh archer Swati Chaudhary after she won silver in the women’s W1 event at Asian Para Games 2026, calling her historic achievement an inspiration for young people nationwide and expressing state pride. Uttar Pradesh supports athletes through district Khelo India centres, sports colleges, rewards and jobs, under its 2023 sports policy.

‘Just pictures of Indian flag': Raihan Vadra questions removal of photos from Delhi exhibition

Artist Raihan Vadra accused Bikaner House of removing 70 photographs documenting Delhi protests hours before his solo exhibition opened on Thursday, including an Indian-flag image, after officials deemed them political. He said officials made no written request and condemned the decision, arguing political expression belongs in art; the photographs represented three years of work.

Millennials’ success deserves a toast (not the avocado sort)

Millennials have rebounded from a brutal start, now earning more than generations did, gaining ground on homeownership and shaping technology and culture. Their rise reflects tech-sector wealth, pandemic-era management vacancies and digital platforms reviving their youth’s hits, as well as normal aging and nostalgia cycles. Their experience offers optimism for younger workers facing AI disruption.

Three months too short to submit stampede probe report, will strive to meet deadline: SIT head

Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati, leading the six-member team probing Kolkata’s Durga Puja stampede, says the state’s three-month reporting deadline is short but investigators will try to meet it. The October 17 crush at Chorbagan killed 19 and injured 25. Court-backed, the team will examine evidence, crowd capacity and emergency response, and recommend safeguards for future events.

Gold smuggling syndicate busted at Mumbai airport, gold worth ₹3.47 crore seized; five nabbed

DRI arrested five alleged members of a gold-smuggling syndicate at Mumbai airport, seizing 2.317 kilograms of foreign-origin gold worth ₹3.47 crore during intelligence-led operations. In a separate case, it arrested a Zambian passenger after she expelled 11 capsules containing 190 grams of cocaine valued at ₹1 crore. Investigations continue into both networks and their links.

53-yr-old man unloading cargo in Mumbai dies as passing bus hits parked tempo door

A 53-year-old worker, Farid Ahmad Shaikh, died after a BEST-contracted bus struck his parked tempo’s door in Mumbai’s Majas area, sending it back into him, police said. The October 21 crash occurred as he unloaded chickens near PMG Colony. The driver stopped after passengers alerted him; police booked him for negligent, rash and dangerous driving.

Why Under-Construction Home Buyers Should Understand Partial Disbursement Before Signing

Under-construction home loans are disbursed in stages as building progresses, with borrowers paying pre-EMI interest only on released funds; full EMIs begin after disbursement is complete. This can reduce early outflows, but payments rise as lenders verify milestones and release further tranches, often over 12–36 months. Ready-home loans, by contrast, are generally paid in one transfer.

Jodhpur-Hyderabad train halted for 2 hrs in Maharashtra over youth 'assault'; RPF denies charge

Passengers halted the Bhagat Ki Kothi-Kacheguda Express at Hingoli for over two hours Thursday, alleging RPF personnel assaulted a teenager and mistreated women travelling with him; police assurances of an investigation ended the protest. RPF denied assault, saying staff challenged ticketless passengers filming in a crowded coach. The group had boarded at Akola after Nagpur’s Dussehra celebration.

Sit-ins, mass cease-work mark 3rd day of protest amid Manipur ethnic violence spike

Hundreds held sit-ins Thursday in Manipur during a cease-work protest demanding justice for three Meitei farmers killed in an ambush. Shutdowns and clashes followed, as demonstrators blocked a highway and refused to accept the victims’ bodies until those responsible are arrested. Renewed violence killed a Kuki man and burned homes. The ethnic conflict has killed 360 people since May 2023.

BJP launches 15-day campaign to counter opposition’s SIR protests in Bihar

BJP launched a 15-day campaign Thursday, “Save Democracy, Remove Mobocracy,” to defend electoral processes and counter opposition allegations over voter-roll revisions and demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Through rallies, dialogues, civil-society outreach and social media, it will argue the exercise protects voting rights; the opposition says deletions threaten voter inclusion and confidence.

Roche posts higher sales on growth scross pharma, diagnostics units

Roche’s third-quarter sales climbed to 16.13 billion Swiss francs, up 7% excluding currency effects and above forecasts, as pharmaceuticals and diagnostics grew. Demand for Ocrevus, Hemlibra and Vabysmo drove pharma gains, while lab and pathology systems offset China pricing pressure. Roche reaffirmed its annual outlook, with a breast-cancer pill launch and multiple-sclerosis pill approval approaching.

Costco CEO Ron Vachris went from forklift driver to CEO following his father’s advice

Costco CEO Ron Vachris credits his father’s advice—“Don’t chase a title … just go make yourself your own success”—with shaping his rise. He began as a Price Club forklift driver, advanced through operations, and became Costco’s president and CEO in 2024. He started in the early 1980s; Price Club merged with Costco in 1993.

Indian national among 2 killed in attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport

The death toll from an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, rose to two on Thursday, the country’s civil aviation authority said. The airport has previously been targeted during a wave of Houthi missile and projectile attacks on major airports across Saudi Arabia, while officials have not yet provided further details.

Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 becomes 4th highest-grossing Tamil film of all time by end of week 1

Jailer 2 became the fourth-highest-grossing Tamil film and India’s second-biggest film of 2026, earning ₹576.45 crore worldwide in its first week, according to trade estimates. It surpassed Ponniyin Selvan I, Coolie and Drishyam: The Conclusion, buoyed by festive-season timing and competition. The sequel reunites Rajinikanth and director Nelson after 2023’s Jailer, whose haul remains higher.

Jamia cancels its 106th Foundation Day celebrations amid protest over students' union

Jamia Millia Islamia cancelled its 106th Foundation Day Talimi Mela, scheduled for October 29–November 1, citing safety concerns amid protests demanding restoration of the students’ union. Five students have been on hunger strike since October 12, and demonstrations entered their tenth day. The university formed a committee to draft a union constitution; the union was dissolved in 2006.

Indian para swimmer deported by Japan after sexual misconduct allegations

India’s Paralympic Committee has recommended a lifetime ban for swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh after allegations he sexually harassed and molested a hotel employee during the Asian Para Games in Japan; he was arrested and sent home. The committee says disciplinary action will follow under its rules, citing zero tolerance. Shaikh, 40, won two golds in 2018.

How to download your e-Aadhaar card online

An e-Aadhaar PDF password is the first four letters of the name recorded on Aadhaar, in capitals, followed by the four-digit birth year—for example, RAHU1998. Download the legally valid, digitally signed document through UIDAI’s myAadhaar portal using Aadhaar or Enrolment ID and an OTP sent to the registered mobile; keep the file secure and avoid unofficial services.

Planning your Diwali decor? Here’s how the right lighting can transform your home

A thoughtful Diwali lighting refresh can transform a home without costly, extensive shopping: identify dark or overly bright areas, then add or adjust fixtures where they matter. Warm, layered and dimmable illumination can complement diyas, shift the mood through the evening and highlight focal points, while preserving shadows for depth, says TISVA senior vice president Vikram Singh Dhingra.

Diljit Dosanjh warns fans against scam ahead of Delhi concert, says don't share personal data

Diljit Dosanjh warned fans not to share personal information with pages claiming to recruit volunteers for his Delhi concert, saying his team is not seeking volunteers and scammers may sell their data. He raised concern after seeing such posts ahead of his October 30 performance at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, part of the Aura India Tour.