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.

Gurugram woman murdered over property dispute, army deserter among 3 held: Police

Police arrested an army deserter and two contract killers for murdering Neetu, 37, in her Sohna home and staging the scene as a burglary, officials said Tuesday. Her brother-in-law, Sandeep, allegedly hired them after she opposed his sale of family land. They tied and suffocated her, then ransacked the house, though no valuables were stolen.

Tiger Shroff shooting: Was lured by someone and trapped, says suspect's mother

Rehan’s mother says her son was lured into the shooting at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai; Shroff escaped unharmed, but his driver and a bystander were injured. Rehan, one of three suspects arrested, was taken from home and was unreachable. He went to Gurugram to learn welding; his father says he faced an Arms Act case.

‘No warning before missile strikes’: Zelensky as Ukraine suspects US blocking intel on Russia

Zelensky said Kyiv received no US warning before a Russian missile attack, calling the unexplained gap the third such lapse in a week. Ukrainian officials suspect intermittent US restrictions, Bloomberg reported, but a Pentagon official denied a policy shift. Trump said Washington shares “a lot” with Ukraine, amid tensions and March’s brief intelligence pause.

Arrested OpenAI engineer was in touch with a member of Saudi royal family: US prosecutors

U.S. prosecutors say former OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan frequently contacted an unnamed Saudi royal who sought to recruit him, citing their relationship, his planned one-way trip and his family’s departure to argue he is a flight risk who should remain jailed pending trial. Arrested, he allegedly hid a recording device in OpenAI’s San Francisco office and was fired.

The science of rom-coms: Neurologist and psychologists explain why our brains love a happy ending

Rom-coms give a little hope through uncertainty, connection and endings while engaging systems for reward and prediction—but they neither recreate falling in love nor guarantee dopamine release. Familiar plots reassure and provide ritual after strain, though idealised stories may shape expectations; effects vary by experience, culture and relationships, and fiction is no relationship manual.

Daler Mehndi was paid ₹35 lakh for Uttarakhand event, says minister after slamming his performance

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal said Daler Mehndi was paid ₹35 lakh to perform at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri fair, where he interrupted and rebuked the singer for appearing disoriented and lip-syncing. Uniyal said audiences deserved a performance and stressed Navratri decorum; allegations that Mehndi was intoxicated remain unverified. Mehndi is a prominent Punjabi pop singer.

Jailer 2 worldwide box office: Rajinikanth film is 2026's 3rd highest grossing film, beats Border 2

Rajinikanth-starrer *Jailer 2* has stormed the box office, earning ₹242.25 crore net domestically in five days and becoming Tamil cinema’s biggest Monday hit, with ₹42.35 crore net on day five. Its worldwide gross neared ₹500 crore, making it 2026’s third-highest-grossing Indian film. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel reunites cast members and adds stars and high-profile cameos.

Dil Raju confuses Ranbir Kapoor with Ranveer Singh while praising him at Ramayana event

At Hyderabad’s *Ramayana* event, distributor Dil Raju accidentally called Ranbir Kapoor “Ranveer Singh,” sparking amusement as the actor maintained a straight face. Raju was praising Kapoor and outlining distribution plans: Karan Johar will handle North India, Sony Pictures Hollywood and Raju’s company the Telugu states. The two-part epic stars Kapoor as Rama, opposite Sai Pallavi.

Australia to sue Facebook, TikTok over violations of under-16 social media ban

Australia plans to sue Facebook, TikTok and three other platforms for allegedly breaching its under-16 social media ban, Communications Minister Anika Wells said. eSafety is preparing federal court cases after finding many children kept or opened accounts, largely because age checks failed. The law requires safeguards and carries penalties of up to A$109.2 million.

Gurugram’s senior living market gains ground as high-net-worth retirees and NRIs drive demand

Gurugram is emerging as a senior-living hub, as DLF’s ₹1,985-crore Aureva sold out and Signature Global and Krisumi prepare premium projects for affluent retirees, NRIs and executives planning ahead. Buyers seek independent homes with trusted management and care, while developers explore opportunities nationwide. Southern cities still hold nearly 60% of India’s 20,000-plus-unit market, but demand is spreading.

Italian government prepares to deploy troops to defend Milan luxury shops from loot

Italy will send 500 troops to Milan after unrest in which protesters clashed with police, looted shops and damaged property, Matteo Salvini said. Deployment is expected in a security package awaiting cabinet approval, while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni considers tougher measures targeting minors. Police detained 271 people during demonstrations over rising costs and poor public services.

‘I know my time is running out’: Scott Boland on making his chances count for Australia

Scott Boland took four of South Africa’s five wickets on Day 2 of the second Test, taking his average to just over 18—the best among bowlers with 50-plus wickets since World War II. He credited his approach and conditions keeping the stumps in play; at 37, he hopes to feature in Tests but will remain ready whenever selected.

At half a century, Senegal's Orchestra Baobab bets on new generation

Senegal’s legendary Orchestra Baobab is releasing “Made in Senegal,” its first album of new songs in nearly a decade, as younger musicians help the half-century-old Afro-Cuban-West African group preserve its signature sound. The 12-track record features fresh compositions, while new members, including its first woman vocalist, join veterans to keep the band’s Senegalese-rooted music alive.

Govt working on central scheme on agrivoltaics

India plans incentives for states adopting agrivoltaics—elevated solar panels above farms—to expand capacity while preserving production; officials are weighing a standalone scheme against including support in PM Kusum 2.0. Panels cost 25% more than ground-mounted systems, but pilots indicate promise for leafy vegetables, fruit and flowers; India’s potential is estimated at 1–2 terawatts.

RSS, Bengal finance minister condemn vandalism at Left book stalls during Durga Puja

The RSS and Bengal minister Swapan Dasgupta condemned repeated vandalism of Left-party book stalls near Durga Puja pandals, calling attacks on political expression cowardly. Dasgupta denounced the acts despite opposing the Left, while RSS leader Jishnu Basu said perpetrators were unidentified. CPI(M) blamed BJP-linked groups, which denied involvement, amid disputes over permissions and festival terminology.

Exclusive| Nimrat Kaur on her Dussehra celebrations: Great food, big laughs and simply being at home

Actor Nimrat Kaur says Dussehra is celebrated best at home with family, even while she shoots abroad, and plans a traditional, brightly colored outfit and a feast of poori, kale chana, pumpkin, halwa and kheer. She recalls cantonment festivities with her Army-officer father and says she would burn doom-scrolling and social-media overuse in Ravana’s effigy.

Dussehra 2026 | It’s viral: Ravanas in Delhi-NCR bring the laughs

NCR’s Ramlila villains are going viral with comic Reels showing playful performances and backstage friendship, beyond fiery speeches and Dussehra battles. A West Delhi Ravana dances to bhangra in a clip with 93,300 views, while Panipat’s Ravana and Rama share thumkas in a Reel topping 123,000. Actor Hemant Seth says they remain friends offstage.

Duplicate voter IDs can get generated, says UP CEO; orders officials to remove them

Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Electoral Officer acknowledged that repeated applications can generate multiple voter ID cards, while ECINET deduplication aims to remove duplicate electoral-roll entries. Navdeep Rinwa directed officials to identify and resolve cases through Booth Level Officers and Form 7 before the November 12, 2026, draft-roll publication, while enrolling citizens. The remarks followed Zubair’s challenge.

Russians locked out of bank accounts as Ukraine hits Yandex data centres

Ukrainian strikes damaged three of Russian company Yandex’s five data centres, disrupting services and leaving users unable to access money, book rides or control smart-home devices, widening the war to Russia’s digital infrastructure. Most services resumed, but Yandex Pay customers remained affected. The attacks began October 8, after Russia started targeting Ukrainian data centres.

My Lakmé Fashion Week makeup look: Keeping it chic, subtle, and effortless

At Lakmé Fashion Week, I chose a polished, understated makeup look that photographed well and stayed comfortable all day. The routine combined hydrated skin, a light skin tint, subtle blush, neutral eyes, sleek eyeliner, mascara and smudge-proof mauve lipstick; blotting papers enabled touch-ups. As a journalist, I wanted makeup that complemented my outfit without feeling heavy.

Punjab hands over Jhota murder probe to CBI ahead of Amit Shah’s visit

Mann said Punjab will hand the probe into anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh “Jhota’s” murder to the CBI, accepting his family’s demand before Amit Shah’s visit. Jhota was shot in Mansa on October 13 after confronting a store owner over alleged drug sales. Protests grew as family withheld last rites pending inquiry, escalating political tensions over drugs.

The skill nobody trains: Doctor explains why mental fitness is the foundation of peak performance

Physical ability may get you to the starting line, but mental fitness determines how you respond when plans unravel, pressure rises, or conditions become difficult. Built through repeated practice, it helps distinguish real problems from stress reactions, learn from setbacks, and decide whether to persist or change course. Brief pauses and focused work strengthen it.

Rakesh Bedi speculates on extortion angle in Tiger Shroff attack: ‘This is very serious’

Rakesh Bedi urged authorities to act after Tiger Shroff was targeted in Mumbai, warning celebrity insecurity could undermine confidence in the film industry. Motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly fired at Shroff’s BMW as he left a Juhu football ground; he escaped with minor abrasions, while two others were injured. Police arrested three suspects; Bedi speculated extortion or ideology as possible motives.

Mika Singh comes to brother Daler Mehndi's defence after stage show video goes viral

Singer Mika Singh has defended brother Daler Mehndi after a viral Uttarakhand performance prompted accusations that the veteran singer was drunk and unable to sing, saying he had recently undergone major surgery and was unwell. Mika challenged critics to produce evidence of Daler drinking, while acknowledging that an MLA had publicly rebuked him onstage for his performance. The incident has divided social media users.

Singapore man, 71, loses S$21,688 in retirement savings after falling for Facebook lottery scam

A 71-year-old Singaporean lost his S$21,688 retirement savings to a Facebook lottery scam, leaving him unemployed and surviving on instant noodles and bread as police investigate. Scammers promised winning 4D numbers and a S$300,000 prize, then extracted repeated “fees” after the numbers failed. Yang began transferring money on September 5 and reported the fraud on September 16.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on October 20, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Delhi-NCR’s event lineup spans festive dance, live music, art, hands-on fun and comedy, with activities in Delhi and Gurugram. Dandiya Nights takes over Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium October 18–20, while Fanna-Fi-Allah brings Sufi qawwali to LTG Auditorium October 20–21. Free Navratna runs October 17–December 27; workshop and comedy tickets cost ₹899 and ₹999, respectively.

Kanpur case predates Meerut blue drum murder; accused untraced after 8 yrs

Kanpur’s 2019 murder case, in which Wasim Ahmad’s body was hidden in a blue drum, echoes the recent Meerut killing but remains unresolved: Chandni, his alleged killer and partner, is still at large. Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla received death sentences in Meerut, while Wasim’s body was discovered in a locked room nearly 20 days after his killing.

75-ft moving Ravan effigy, green crackers set the stage for Lucknow's Dussehra

Lucknow prepares for Dussehra’s finale, with towering Ravan effigies, fireworks and performances planned across Ramlila grounds. Aishbagh’s 75-foot effigy will feature moving parts and eco-friendly crackers; Sadar will present a 75-foot Ravan and 35-foot Meghnad, while Mahanagar schedules its 60-foot effigy’s burning early to ease crowds. Waterlogging limits Daliganj’s plans after nine days of Ramlila.