JNU students end 17-day hunger strike after several demands met

Members of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) ended their 17-day hunger strike on Tuesday after several demands were met, including revocation of the rustication of student representatives. The announcement brings the protest to a close, while the report says the developing story will be updated as more information about the remaining demands becomes available.

PSG vs Barcelona: All you need to know about the highly anticipated UCL match

Barcelona’s improved form and five-game winning streak make them contenders, but their Champions League struggles face a test against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday in Paris, where two attack-minded sides could produce a high-scoring league-phase clash. PSG seek a third straight crown; five-time winners Barcelona aim to prove their progress against Luis Enrique’s team.

'No double standards on terrorism': Rajnath Singh at SCO in Pak deputy PM's presence

Rajnath Singh urged SCO members in Dushanbe to reject justifications and double standards on terrorism and dismantle its financing, recruitment and safe-haven networks, calling it a threat to lives, development and commerce. Speaking before Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar, Singh, India’s defence minister, attended amid continuing India-Pakistan tensions after Operation Sindoor, launched following the 2025 Pahalgam attack.

Can DC blend horror with a superhero movie? 'Clayface' wants to blur genres

DC Studios is betting on “Clayface,” an R-rated, $40-million horror-superhero film opening Oct. 22, to test whether risks can broaden comic-book movies beyond formulas. Directed by James Watkins and starring Tom Rhys Harries, it follows a disfigured actor whose treatment triggers transformations. Mike Flanagan pitched the project; Clayface is a Batman villain created in 1940.

Faecal coliform levels beyond permissible limits in Mandovi: Goa pollution board to HC

Goa’s Mandovi River exceeded permissible faecal-coliform limits at all 22 sampling sites, reaching 940 MPN/100 ml against the 100 limit, a pollution board report to the Bombay High Court says. The source remains unknown, though sewage runoff from creeks and drains is suspected; contamination was higher at low tide. The court’s inquiry followed fish deaths in Mala Lake.

Scott Boland's stop-start Test career has important lessons for Kuldeep Yadav

Scott Boland’s four-wicket haul against South Africa showed how he turns rare Test chances into impact, prompting comparison with India’s Kuldeep Yadav, whose sporadic selection has brought less consistent performances. Boland has 82 wickets in 19 Tests through disciplined bowling and composure; Australia’s pace depth limits his appearances, while India’s batting priorities often sideline Kuldeep.

Jio Platforms shares command 22.16% grey market premium ahead of ₹30,213-crore IPO issue

Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213-crore IPO opens October 21 and closes October 23, potentially surpassing Hyundai Motor India’s 2024 issue. The price band is ₹1,065– ₹1,119, and the 12-share minimum lot costs ₹13,428 at the upper band. Grey-market premiums of ₹148– ₹250 signal gains but fluctuate. Allotment is expected October 26, with listing October 28; IPOs raise funds through public share sales.

Ecosystem of terrorism must be firmly and collectively 'dismantled': Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the SCO in Dushanbe that terrorism’s entire ecosystem—including those financing, supporting or sheltering militants—must be collectively dismantled, with no justification or double standards, warning it threatens lives, development and commerce. Speaking before Pakistan’s deputy premier, he backed SCO trade cooperation and permanent security centres during his official Tajikistan visit.

Tanishaa Mukerji says she was brainwashed into relationship with Armaan Kohli in Bigg Boss

Tanishaa Mukerji says she was “brainwashed” into dating Armaan Kohli on Bigg Boss 7, alleging producers engineered situations that fostered intimacy and trauma bonding. In a podcast, she said she sought psychiatric help and needed six months to recover. They grew close on the show in 2013 but split in 2014, with Tanishaa citing differing ideologies.

Kenya convicts Doomsday cult leader in 191 starvation deaths; 190 of them were children

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted Monday of murdering 190 children and one adult after ordering followers to starve to meet Jesus. The court found his system targeted children first, while guards beat those who tried to flee or eat. 400 bodies were exhumed at his ranch in 2023; sentencing is Nov. 6.

DMK leader booked for defamatory remarks against TN CM; TVK slams oppn party

Chennai police booked DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party organiser Muralidharan over alleged derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at an October 7 event, following a TVK complaint. The ruling party condemned the speech, while the DMK said senior leaders reprimanded Deenadayalan afterward. No arrests have been made, amid escalating tensions between the parties.

Shafali Verma reprimanded by ICC for abuse of cricket equipment during 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe

India opener Shafali Verma was reprimanded by the ICC and handed one demerit point for throwing the ball in frustration after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe. She accepted the Level 1 sanction, her first offence in 24 months, avoiding a hearing. India lead 2-0, and Verma has scored 4 and 55.

DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu lashes out at TN govt over debt claims

DMK leader and Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu accused Tamil Nadu’s TVK government of stalling development and withholding contractor payments to portray a 21% first-half borrowing decline as success. He demanded spending and unpaid-dues disclosures, citing DMK’s Rs 57,231-crore allocation in 2025–26, while noting TVK plans Rs 48,000 crore in borrowing for October–December, over twice last quarter’s Rs 23,500 crore.

'They can kill, arrest or torture me': Hasina says ready for Bangladesh return despite risks

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina says she is prepared to return despite believing she could be killed, arrested or tortured upon arrival, but gave no date. Speaking at a Washington press conference, she criticized Tarique Rahman’s government over alleged killings and jailing of Awami League figures, and thanked India for shelter since 2024, when her government was ousted.

Tinder CEO asked employees how they measured success, was met with blank stares

Tinder is rebuilding after Spencer Rascoff said weak innovation had cost it product-market fit, while employees focused on financial targets over user outcomes. It now measures “sparks”—matched conversations reaching six exchanges—and has added features; Rascoff says matches rose 14% year over year. In 2024, paying users fell 7%, while revenue grew 1%.

Five people shot dead in Mundelein, Illinois murder-suicide; what we know so far

Five people were found shot dead in a Mundelein, Illinois, home late Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide, police said. Officers responded to a family welfare-check request and recovered two handguns. Four victims were relatives; the fifth had a domestic relationship with the suspected shooter. Identities and motive remain unknown; police say there is no public threat.

Six of burglary gang arrested after gunfight in UP

Police in Bahraich arrested six alleged members of a burglary gang in three encounters over two nights, with three suspects wounded, and recovered jewellery, cash, weapons, phones and two cars. The gang allegedly targeted homes and businesses across Uttar Pradesh. The arrests came during a state-directed anti-theft drive; police say the suspects have extensive criminal records.

Apu returns to The Simpsons with a South Asian voice 9 years after racism backlash

Apu has returned to The Simpsons, voiced by Sunil Malhotra, while Janina Gavankar voices his wife Manjula; Hari Kondabolu welcomed the homecoming, saying he never wanted the character cancelled. The Kwik-E-Mart owner disappeared amid criticism that he reinforced South Asian stereotypes, brought into focus by Kondabolu’s 2017 documentary, The Problem With Apu.

Shroff attack: Police team returns to Kota with 3 suspects amid security concerns

Mumbai Police’s transfer of two men and a minor arrested over Sunday’s firing at Tiger Shroff’s car stalled when the team returned to Kota late Monday, citing fatigue and security concerns; it planned to resume its journey Tuesday. Rajasthan police intercepted suspects aboard the Pune-Jaipur Express as they allegedly sought to flee; their roles remain under investigation.

AIPEF vows tooth-and-nail battle against Haryana’s power privatisation order

AIPEF will oppose HERC’s move to grant Eleven Power Ltd a parallel distribution licence in Haryana, backing the state’s power workforce. The joint action committee calls it indirect privatisation, warning that assigning lucrative Gurugram and Nuh to a private firm could weaken DHBVN; former minister Sampat Singh says it threatens utilities, farmers and poorer consumers.

Japan launches mission first of its kind mission to return samples from Mars moon

Japan launched its Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft Tuesday, seeking to return the first Phobos samples to Earth, with arrival at Mars expected in August 2027 and samples due back in 2031. JAXA hopes the material will reveal the moons’ origins and illuminate the solar system’s early history; the flight was the H3 rocket’s first interplanetary mission.

From 10,000mAh to 70W, six power banks for phones, tablets and laptops

Choosing a power bank means balancing capacity, charging speed, compatibility and portability; Flipkart options range from daily top-ups to laptop charging. Spigen, URBN and Portronics offer 10,000mAh models, some with wireless charging, while Mi and boAt provide 20,000mAh backup and URBN Nano delivers 70W output. Check ports, MagSafe/Power Delivery support, weight, warranty and BIS certification.

Jharkhand Police rescues 4 missing girls from Delhi, Rajasthan

Jharkhand Police rescued four missing girls from Delhi and Jaipur, including two missing since November 2025 and one absent for a decade, officials said Tuesday. Three were allegedly lured by traffickers with domestic-work promises; one was sold in Jaipur after six months’ employment. Aadhaar verification and surveillance led police to her; police investigate placement agencies.

Lack of evidence, endless delays: Why Goa’s illegal mining probe went nowhere

Bombay High Court at Goa quashed the ED’s 2014 money-laundering case over alleged illegal iron-ore mining, citing years of investigative inaction. The case stemmed from a 2012 commission report that helped halt mining for a decade, crippling a pillar of Goa’s economy; auctions began in 2022, but operations, prosecutions and recovery of unpaid dues remain limited.

Bangladesh seeks answers after 2 nationals executed in Saudi for ‘indecent acts'

Bangladesh has demanded an explanation from Saudi Arabia after two Bangladeshi citizens were executed, citing failures in information-sharing and diplomatic communication. Nazrul Islam’s family seeks his body’s return and justice, alleging it received no advance notice. Dhaka summoned the Saudi ambassador as officials review the lapse; 22-year-old Islam had been detained for about three years over alleged misconduct.

Australian MP loses leg after car attack, says report; PM Albanese calls incident ‘deliberate’

Independent Australian MP Helen Haines is in critical condition after emergency surgery, with one leg reportedly amputated, following a car attack outside her Wangaratta office. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it deliberate, though the motive remains unknown. A 43-year-old man was arrested as police investigate. Elected in 2019, Haines advocates anti-corruption measures.

Beyond ageing and poor posture: Orthopaedic doctor explains common causes of persistent stiffness

Feeling stiff in the back, neck, hips or knees after waking up, sitting for long hours or engaging in physical activity is a common experience. While occasional stiffness may be temporary, persistent or recurring symptoms that interfere with everyday activities could indicate an underlying musculoskeletal condition.

12 ex-cops booked for framing dozen men in 1991 fake encounter case

Twelve retired police personnel have been booked in Kanpur, 35 years after a CB-CID inquiry found 12 men falsely implicated in a robbery case following a staged encounter. Witnesses said there was no shootout and alleged the men were assaulted and weapons planted; six of 18 officers named have died. The case stems from a disputed 1991 operation.

5 Jewellery trends to know before the festive season in 2026

Festive jewellery trends—layered necklaces, statement silver, sculptural earrings, stacked rings and gemstones—refresh outfits without requiring a new wardrobe. Choose one focal piece that complements or contrasts with outfits, suits the occasion and feels comfortable; keep other accessories restrained. Check materials, fit, budget and repeat-wear potential, adapting trends to style rather than adopting five.

The postpartum nutrition gap: Why do new mothers need more than just extra calories after delivery?

New mothers need balanced meals and fluids to recover after childbirth, rebuild energy and support breastfeeding; postpartum care is about healing, not rapid weight loss. Iron, protein, calcium, vitamin D, produce, whole grains and healthy fats replenish nutrients, aid tissue repair, support bones and digestion. Pregnancy, delivery, blood loss and disrupted sleep heighten these needs.