How differential treatment of protests undermines UN credibility

The article argues that the UN human-rights office and Western media scrutinize India’s protests more sharply than comparable unrest in France and elsewhere, undermining perceptions of impartiality. It says selective coverage can reinforce Chinese campaigns portraying India as unstable, and urges New Delhi to document disparities, seek consistent UN reporting and raise the issue in international forums.

Actors Jr NTR, Anil Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others extend wishes on Dussehra

Jr NTR, Shilpa Shetty, Anil Kapoor, Allu Arjun and Kareena Kapoor Khan wished fans a happy Dussehra, celebrating the victory of good over evil. Madhuri Dixit, Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, Sonali Bendre and Hema Malini also shared greetings, with Hema urging people to reject ego and negativity. The festival recalls Lord Ram’s victory over Ravan.

DDA Awas Nivesh Yojana 2026: Authority sells over 2,500 LIG flats in Narela within two hours

More than 2,500 LIG flats in Narela were booked within two hours of the DDA’s Awas Nivesh Yojana 2026 opening on Dussehra, underscoring demand for affordable housing. The first-come, first-served offer covered 2,516 homes in Pockets 3 and 6, priced from ₹14.95 lakh after a 25% discount. DDA infrastructure investment supports Narela’s planned growth.

Everything is going wrong for Muhammad bin Salman

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman postponed his flagship investment summit as Houthi attacks made Riyadh unsafe, exposing crises threatening his economic ambitions and alliance with Donald Trump. Yemen offers costly military or political choices, while recession looms; despite secure rule and social reforms, Saudi Arabia remains reliant on oil and American protection.

AAP questions Centre over action on pharma units supplying drugs to Punjab

Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused the Centre of ignoring pharmaceutical drug suppliers in BJP- and Congress-ruled states as Home Minister Amit Shah prepared to meet families affected by drug-related deaths. Cheema said Punjab had repeatedly sought stronger laws against manufacturers of prescription medicines allegedly misused as intoxicants, and vowed the Mann government would continue its anti-drug campaign.

‘Tired of spreading lies’: BJP takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over alleged Vietnam trip amid protests

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of travelling to Vietnam amid Opposition protests, sharing a video it said showed him aboard a flight. Khandelwal demanded disclosure of Gandhi’s destinations, meetings and trip funding, saying the Leader of the Opposition owes answers. The party has criticised his overseas trips; Gandhi led protests over electoral-roll revisions.

Emma Watson stuns in black during rare public appearance at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala afterparty

Emma Watson made a rare appearance at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala after-party at Chateau Marmont, wearing a sparkling black lace dress with a high slit, a black shawl and understated accessories. She was not seen on the gala’s red carpet, leaving her attendance at the event unclear. The museum fundraiser raised over $14 million.

Protests barred at 3 Bhopal sites for 2 months, no alternative site designated

Bhopal police have barred protests, sit-ins, strikes and effigy-burning for two months at four intersections and connecting roads, without offering an alternative venue, citing traffic disruption and risks to emergency services and patients. Commissioner Sanjay Kumar issued the order under BNSS Section 163, warning of action for violations. Congress leader Anand Jat condemned it as an effort to silence public voices.

AI literacy, the next frontier of India’s digital journey

India’s next digital leap requires AI literacy: people must understand, question and apply AI responsibly, not simply access it. While 44% of internet users have encountered AI and 87% of enterprises use it, surveys reveal limited creation and workplace capability. Hands-on learning and upskilling can help India move beyond its access-led digital transformation toward inclusive innovation.

America’s new era of private science

Private institutions are emerging as a remedy for America’s faltering scientific system, testing flexible research models as China’s output rises and agencies consider shifting funding beyond universities. Convergent Research and Episteme offer support, interdisciplinary freedom and fewer grant burdens, though budget cuts and commercial priorities pose risks. Government-backed universities and corporate labs once drove major breakthroughs.

Ranbir Kapoor surprises Hyderabad fans with Telugu speech at pre-release Ramayana event

Ranbir Kapoor’s *Ramayana*, with him as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash, is a two-part IMAX epic; its first instalment is scheduled for November 5, 2026, and the second for Diwali 2027. At a Hyderabad event, Kapoor spoke Telugu to fans, praised co-stars and promised a theatrical experience. Nitesh Tiwari directs the film.

Under ‘AAPda regime’ in Punjab, those raising voices against drug menace not safe: Shah

Union Home Minister Shah accused Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann government of failing to curb drugs, saying young people are vulnerable and those opposing traffickers are unsafe. Visiting Gurdaspur, Sangrur and Mansa, he met victims’ families and pledged a drug-free Punjab and India. Villagers said Bikramjit Singh was killed for opposing peddling; police cited a dispute over a mobile phone.

Erik von Detten accused of fraud and elder abuse in shocking lawsuit

Erik von Detten and employer Rosland Capital face allegations of fraudulent conduct and elder abuse in a lawsuit by Sheila and Norman Greenberg, who say they lost $900,000 investing in gold coins. They allege von Detten claimed expertise, while coins purchased for $2.1 million were worth $1.3 million. Rosland filed for bankruptcy months after the suit.

India leads in AI adoption, but can it lead in AI expertise?

India is adopting AI rapidly, but outcomes remain limited and homegrown innovation has yet to produce an original model. Deployment figures show sectoral progress but expose gaps in evaluation, infrastructure and accountability. The article urges India to empower young, multidisciplinary talent, ease startup burdens and move beyond adapting foreign models to create its own.

Model Shraddha Dubey arrested in Lucknow cafe owner death case after 11-day hunt

After an 11-day search, Lucknow Police and Uttar Pradesh STF arrested Shraddha Dubey, sister Rashmi and driver Tanveer Ali in Nagpur Tuesday over cafe owner Shiva Sharma’s death. Sharma, 28, fell from a fourth-floor apartment on October 9; his mother alleges murder, while Dubey claims he died by suicide. The case drew scrutiny of police handling.

5 students slip out of ashram school for Navratri fest, 2 of them die, 3 injured in road accident

Two students died and three were critically injured when a motorcycle carrying five students crashed into a roadside pit in Palghar’s Jawhar taluka as they returned from a Navratri fair to their ashram school Monday. The school’s headmaster, warden and watchman were suspended after an inquiry found lapses, including nonfunctional CCTV cameras and poor monitoring.

India needs a diagnostic quality revolution

India needs a diagnostic quality revolution: not merely more tests, but dependable results guiding appropriate care. Diagnostics inform over 70% of clinical decisions while costing about 6% of health spending, yet only 2,165 of roughly 300,000 laboratories were NABL-accredited in March 2026. Standardised quality controls, trained staff, equitable access and sound interpretation are essential; India’s NQAS initiative provides a foundation.

Row over Daler Mehndi's performance, Mika, Badshah and others back the singer

Mika Singh, Badshah, Kapil Sharma and Harshdeep Kaur defended Daler Mehndi after a Uttarakhand minister stopped his performance and accused him of being drunk, an allegation that remains unconfirmed. Mika said Mehndi may have been unwell after major surgery, while artists condemned his public humiliation and urged compassion. The 59-year-old singer was performing at a New Tehri cultural fair.

Orthopaedic expert lists 6 symptoms of bad joints that should not be ignored

Persistent joint symptoms may signal inflammation or structural damage, orthopaedic specialist Dr Aseem Kumar warns. Seek medical attention for morning stiffness lasting over 30–40 minutes, unexplained swelling, recurring deep pain, warmth or redness, restricted movement, or painful grinding and catching, especially if symptoms disrupt daily life; these signs may indicate arthritis, infection, gout, or cartilage deterioration.

Air Chief Marshal takes final sortie in Kiran aircraft, says 'wanted the circle to be complete'

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh completed his final IAF sortie in a Kiran trainer, flying for 55 minutes with his first instructor, Wing Commander VS Kochhar, to close the circle on the aircraft that launched his career. Calling it a dream come true, Singh recalled his first flight in 1984.

Katie Zacharia's family photo with Trump raises photoshop questions: ‘Did you add your family?’

Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s photos with Trump in the Oval Office drew scrutiny after users noted matching poses and desk-object differences, alleging alteration. The Washington Post cited digital traces in the second image; a missing map was said to depict East Potomac Park, tied to a golf-course dispute. Zacharia’s tenure lasted five days.

Screenwriter Apurva Asrani slams Yash over Ramayana VFX remark, compares it to 'dictatorship'

Screenwriter Apurva Asrani condemned Yash’s appeal to support *Ramayana* and avoid nitpicking its visual effects, likening it to dictatorship and warning dissent could invite punishment. On X, he cited the arrests of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, arguing constitutional freedoms are threatened. Yash made the remarks while praising producer Namit Malhotra’s ambition to take Indian cinema global.

Amit Shah visits families of anti-drug victims in Punjab, promises CBI inquiry into Batala murder

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited families in Gurdaspur and Sangrur affected by drug-related violence, accusing Punjab’s AAP government of failing to protect drug opponents. He promised a CBI investigation into Bikramjit Singh’s killing; Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered a CBI probe into anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota’s murder. Families say victims challenged drug peddlers.

Vijayan demands action over SMA clinical trial drugs given to affected children

Former Kerala Chief Minister and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan demanded an investigation and strict action after reports that children with spinal muscular atrophy received experimental drugs without parents’ informed consent, calling it a violation. Parents said medicines distributed at Thiruvananthapuram’s SAT Hospital were marked for clinical trials, while the health minister cited a government circular.

Jaishankar voices concern over Gulf situation during talks with UAE, backs safe flow of trade

India voiced concern over Gulf tensions during Jaishankar’s meeting with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, urging diplomacy and safe, unimpeded flows of trade, energy and fertiliser. He thanked the UAE for safeguarding Indians. The visit aims to strengthen ties amid continued US-Iran friction and Saudi Arabia’s interception of a Houthi missile targeting Riyadh.

Over hundred people gather in front of Assam Secretariat to press for 'justice for Zubeen'

More than 100 people gathered outside Assam’s secretariat in Guwahati Tuesday to demand punishment over singer Zubeen Garg’s death, but police halted their planned human chain and bused protesters away as they chanted for justice. Garg died swimming in Singapore in September; Assam’s charge sheet names seven accused, four facing murder charges, while Singapore investigators found no foul play.

Netflix film division head Dan Lin to exit company days after content chief Bela Bajaria's departure

Netflix film chief Dan Lin will leave after three years, the company announced Monday, its second senior-executive departure in a week amid slowing engagement and layoffs. Former Disney executive Peter Rice, named to replace content chief Bela Bajaria, will oversee films from October 26 until a successor is appointed. Lin’s tenure featured KPop Demon Hunters.

Insects, hygiene lapses at Delhi sweet manufacturing units ahead of festive season

Delhi government inspectors found pest activity, hygiene and labelling violations at sweet-making units ahead of festivals, collecting samples for testing, with action to follow results. Checks uncovered insects, missing window mesh, open bins, cobwebs, grease and food handlers working without gloves. The government says stepped-up inspections seek to enforce food-safety rules and protect consumers during celebrations.

17 years later, Harman Baweja dances to Milo Na Milo from Love Story 2050 with Siddharth Nigam

Siddharth Nigam and Harman Baweja delighted fans by dancing to “Milo Na Milo,” reviving Baweja’s 2008 sci-fi romance debut, *Love Story 2050*, in a clip from *Kaptaan*’s April success party. Nigam said he once mimicked the song; they later worked together on the crime series. Baweja is now co-producing *Dil Ka Darwaza Kholo Na Darling* and *Captain India*.

India-UK trade deal: Indian exports rise 8%, imports fall 17% in first 2 months

India’s merchandise exports to the UK rose 8% to $2.43 billion in August–September, the first full months after CETA took effect, while imports fell 16.8% to $1.36 billion, partly because of lower silver purchases. Across April–September, exports grew 7.22% and imports declined 1.6%. Effective July 15, CETA grants Indian exports near-total duty-free access and reduces UK tariffs.