Israel sees record voter turnout as Netanyahu fights to retain power

Record numbers of Israelis voted in a closely contested election that could determine Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future, with 55.7% of eligible voters casting ballots in the first nine hours. Netanyahu faces former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, and neither is assured a majority, making coalition talks pivotal. The election follows the October 2023 Hamas attacks and ensuing regional wars.

Traffic restrictions near Chandni Chowk on October 28 ahead of proposed rally

Delhi Traffic Police will enforce central Delhi restrictions Wednesday, October 28, from 3–5 pm for a proposed Chandni Chowk rally expecting 10,000. Traffic will be regulated on Netaji Subhash Marg and Nishad Raj Marg, with six diversions and rerouted buses. Commuters should avoid Red Fort, use public transport, check updates; six paid parking sites are available.

Versigent leases nearly 3 lakh sq ft of industrial space in Chennai for 10 years

Versigent India leased 2.91 lakh sq ft at IndoSpace Industrial Park Vallam, Chennai, for 10 years at ₹1.08 crore monthly from April 2027, documents show. Rent is ₹37 per sq ft, with a ₹6.48-crore deposit and 15% increases every three years; solar power installations are available on request. Chennai and Delhi-NCR accounted for nearly half of India’s industrial-space demand in 2026.

Uncle Neely's anecdote on Deion Sanders allegedly offering money to critics lands coach in trouble

Deion Sanders faces scrutiny after videographer Christopher “Uncle Neely” Neely said Sanders offered critics $50,000 each to avoid mentioning him for a year. Neely described it as an anecdote about analysts profiting from attacks, not a formal accusation. The claim comes as Colorado endures five straight losses; Neely joined Sanders at Jackson State in 2020.

INDIA bloc leaders to hold ‘public impeachment of CEC’ at Kharge's Delhi residence on October 30

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has asked INDIA bloc leaders to attend an impeachment-style proceeding against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at his residence on October 30, ahead of the bloc’s November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan. Delhi Police says permission remains valid, subject to landowner approval. Opposition protests target Kumar over electoral-roll revision and irregularities.

Wall Street eyes Midterm election rally as Fed decision and big tech earnings loom

The S&P 500 has rallied in eight trading sessions around US midterm elections, rising in 18 of 19 cases since 1950, with median gains near 3%. This year’s window coincides with the Fed decision, Big Tech earnings and jobs data, while higher oil and bond yields threaten gains. Still, stocks rose in all 19 post-midterm 12-month periods.

Apple launches 14‑inch MacBook Pro, new iMac with M6 chip: Here's what's new

Apple unveiled M6-powered 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac, promising faster graphics and AI performance, with both running macOS 27 and supporting Apple Intelligence. The laptop features a 120Hz XDR display, while iMac has a 4.5K screen; both offer up to 32GB memory. Preorders begin October 28, sales November 6, from Rs 1,74,900, expanding Apple’s M6 lineup.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on October 28, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Delhi-NCR’s October 28 lineup spans music, theatre, spirituality, comedy and family activities. Nizami Brothers perform in Noida at 9pm (₹499), while Rahul Dua headlines comedy at 8pm (₹799). Free options include Ramleela storytelling and a BRICS discussion; ticketed Gita shows and Halloween clay workshops add variety. Art and silk exhibitions run through November 1 and 3, respectively.

Farmers call off march to Mumbai after Fadnavis govt promises drought relief

More than 12,000 farmers withdrew their march to Mumbai on Tuesday after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded positively to demands for drought relief, crop-insurance payments and loan waivers. He promised assistance, including pending Namo Shetkari payments, and said a proposal to raise incentives for farmers who repay loans regularly would be considered. The Left-led march began in Igatpuri.

Bihar MLC election results: BJP’s Narendra Prasad Singh wins Tirhut Teachers’ seat

BJP-led NDA won Tirhut Teachers’ and led in Kosi Graduates’ and Patna Teachers’ contests, while JD(U)’s Neeraj Kumar narrowly led Patna Graduates’ and Jan Suraaj Party’s Suresh Rai led Darbhanga Teachers’. Counting continued, with results expected Wednesday. The October 23 polls covered eight council seats; ballot-paper counting was slow, and teacher turnout exceeded graduate turnout.

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India thrash Bangladesh 13-0

International hockey returned to Punjab after 17 years Tuesday, as India opened Asian Champions Trophy title defence with a 13-0 Bangladesh rout before Jalandhar crowd. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, captain Harmanpreet Singh twice, and seven Indians found the net. The homecoming carried meaning for Jalandhar-born players; midfielder Nilakanta Sharma announced his retirement afterward.

Triple murder in Lucknow: ‘Police informer’ tag kept Saadatganj accused in the clear, locals allege

Residents alleged prime accused Rishabh Shukla used police connections to intimidate people and suppress complaints, fuelling protests after the Saadatganj triple murder. The bereaved family said Shivendra Tiwari was shot while filming a confrontation, despite earlier seeking police help. Police Commissioner Tarun Gauba suspended the station house officer and outpost in-charge. Tiwari was a retired Secretariat employee and RSS official.

Lack of RT-PCR report no ground to deny ₹50 lakh Covid relief: HC

Allahabad High Court ruled authorities cannot deny a ₹50-lakh Covid-19 assistance claim solely for lack of a positive RT-PCR report when hospital records show a positive antigen test and authorities accept Covid-19 as the cause of death. It allowed Singh’s petition, finding antigen tests qualify under the scheme; her husband died while on pandemic duty.

Vijay wasn’t asked to convert to Hinduism, only affirm faith in deity: Madras HC

Madras High Court ruled that non-Hindus entering Tamil Nadu’s Agamic temples must affirm faith in the presiding deity and follow temple customs, clarifying Vijay was not asked to convert before visiting Meenakshi Amman. The order followed a petition seeking enforcement of entry rules and applies only to Agamic temples, excluding some multi-faith sites.

Parking dispute, power struggle: How Tiwari and Shukla families in Lucknow turned on each other

Three members of the Tiwari family were killed in a shooting allegedly triggered by a parking dispute and rivalry for local influence in Saadatganj, where relatives cremated them Tuesday. The victims were Shivaji Tiwari, his businessman son Shivendra and Suyash; residents said the families’ homes are 10 metres apart and they once shared ties, including childhood friendships.

Andhra govt fully geared up for Cyclone Arnab, 84,000 evacuated to safer places: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh prepares for Cyclone Arnab, due to make landfall near Yanam Wednesday morning, bringing 125–135 kmph winds and heavy rain; Chief Minister Naidu urged residents to follow official advice. Authorities opened 290 shelters, moved 84,396 people, mobilised emergency teams and medical supplies, and cancelled flights. The storm threatens the coast from Srikakulam to Bapatla.

Uttar Pradesh chief electoral officer apologises for sharp comment

Uttar Pradesh CEO Navdeep Rinwa apologized Tuesday for an official X post’s sharp tone, promising future communication would be polite and formal. AAP leaders had raised bizarre voter-list entries—“Ram killed Yadav” and “Ram killed Sharma”—as possible caste bias; Opposition figures called Rinwa’s sarcastic response irresponsible and communal. The names appeared in the Allahabad-Jhansi graduates’ constituency roll.

Akhilesh Yadav accuses EC of deliberate delay in UP MLC poll vote count

Akhilesh Yadav accused the Election Commission and officials of deliberately delaying counting in 11 Legislative Council seats and withholding round-wise results, demanding transparency. He alleged counting halted in Agra as his candidate led, and cited unfolded Lucknow ballots as vote-tampering evidence, threatening protests and legal action. He said efforts to obstruct Samajwadi Party supporters’ votes were underway.

Udta Teer box office collection day 5: Ayushmann Khurrana's spy comedy faces another weekday test

Udta Teer collected ₹2.96 crore net on Tuesday, its fifth day, bringing its India total to ₹25.76 crore. The 8.9% decline from Monday came despite occupancy rising to 18% across 5,852 shows, as the spy comedy faces competition in theatres. Ayushmann Khurrana plays a memory-loss Pakistani spy mistaken for an Indian counterterrorism officer; Sara Ali Khan co-stars.

Saudia Airlines’ Boeing 777 makes maiden landing at Lucknow airport

Saudia Airlines’ Boeing 777 landed in Lucknow for the first time Tuesday, carrying about 430 passengers, and departed with roughly 300, boosting the city’s international capacity. The wide-body aircraft can serve demand between Uttar Pradesh and Saudi Arabia and strengthen Lucknow’s role as a regional gateway; officials say its arrival could encourage European links and growth.

AI pop band creators apologise after claiming singer quit due to ‘pregnancy’

Creators of AI K-pop group Babyqueen apologised after inventing a pregnancy storyline for virtual singer Mity, whose announced break sparked criticism for trivialising women’s reproductive experiences. They deleted the post, saying managing five personas had become overwhelming; the student team had earned no money. Launched in September, the group gives virtual members distinct personas.

Starc's six-wicket haul leads Australia's fightback against South Africa

Mitchell Starc’s four wickets in six balls powered Australia’s fightback as South Africa were bowled out for 329 on day one of the decisive third Test at Newlands, with Starc claiming six for 72. Earlier, Aiden Markram and Marques Ackerman shared 158, Ackerman making 95. Australia made four changes after their second-Test defeat at Gqeberha.

'Ceasefire has commenced': Melania Trump-brokered localised Ukraine-Russia truce takes effect

A ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has taken effect, with the headline describing the truce as brokered by Melania Trump, marking a significant pause in the conflict. The information does not specify when or where the agreement applies, how long it will last, or what conditions it includes, so those details remain unclear.

Jailer 2 box office collection day 13: Rajinikanth's film slows down after strong second weekend

Jailer 2 collected ₹6.96 crore net Tuesday, taking its India total to ₹415.11 crore after a slowdown. It ranks as this year’s second-highest-grossing Indian film and Tamil cinema’s all-time leader, while Ramayana and Scene may test its momentum. Nelson Dilipkumar’s sequel follows retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, hiding his son’s death as he faces idol smugglers.

Chef Ranveer Brar shares paneer pepper fry recipe: Easy answer for spicy cravings

Ranveer Brar’s paneer pepper fry pairs crisp, golden paneer with fragrant onion, chilli, garlic and spice masala, finished with black pepper, lemon and coriander. Preparation takes 10 minutes, followed by 20–25 minutes of cooking; serve the dish with Malabari parotta. The recipe comes from social-media content that HT.com says it has not independently verified.

Rajasthan should get the next NIMHANS. Here’s why that isn’t special pleading

The article argues Jaipur should host north India’s second NIMHANS campus because Rajasthan’s vast distances leave advanced neurological and psychiatric care concentrated in a few cities, despite seemingly adequate specialist ratios. An integrated institute could improve diagnosis, treatment and training for overlapping brain disorders while supporting district services through outreach; Rajasthan’s scale and Jaipur’s regional catchment strengthen its case.

Mahayuti leads in 3 Maharashtra Council seats, MVA ahead in 2; preferential votes hold key

Preliminary trends showed Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti leading in three of five Legislative Council seats, while the opposition MVA led in two; preference votes could delay results until after midnight. Mahayuti led in Pune and Amravati Teachers’ and Nagpur Graduates’ constituencies, while MVA led in Pune and Aurangabad Graduates’. Counting began Tuesday after ballot papers were sorted.

Stephen Cloobeck's Beverly Hills mansion searched by FBI in connection with Eric Swalwell probe

Federal agents searched a Beverly Hills residence associated with philanthropist Stephen Cloobeck on Tuesday as part of an active investigation involving former Representative Eric Swalwell, escalating a multi-jurisdictional inquiry into allegations of sexual assault and improper conduct. Swalwell, a former Democratic lawmaker, left Congress earlier this year; details of the search were not provided.

Wrestling Worlds: Kajal, Neelam storm into the final

India made history in Astana: Kajal Dhochak (76kg) and Neelam Sirohi (50kg) became the first Indian women to reach a World Championships final together. Kajal rallied from 1-7 to beat Aiperi Medet Kyzy 10-7; Neelam beat Zeinep Bayanova 7-3. They face Anastasiya Alpyeyeva and Yui Susaki. Anshu Malik was the previous Indian finalist, earning silver in 2021.

Less kitchen fuss, more flavour with these 7 mixer grinders under ₹5,000

Seven mixer grinders are compared for home use: 500W models suit everyday chutneys and spices, while 750W options target frequent grinding and batter preparation. Choices include Wonderchef Vista Plus, Bajaj Rex, Morphy Richards Icon Superb, Crompton Ameo, Philips HL7756 and Havells ESO; Bosch TrueMixx Pro exceeds the ₹5,000 budget. Buyers should compare jars, capacity, speed, safety and warranty.