Canada's Molly Carlson climbs onto an iceberg, dives into freezing Atlantic Ocean

Canadian high diver Molly Carlson became the first woman to dive from a free-standing iceberg, completing a near-15-metre backward leap into the Atlantic off Newfoundland. Trained by ice-climbing expert Will Gadd, she called it her scariest feat and hoped to inspire people to confront hidden fears; icebergs can roll violently, making the climb exceptionally dangerous.

Helping a family become self-reliant greater virtue than holy dip in Ganga: UP Guv

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel said helping a family become self-reliant is a greater virtue than taking a holy dip, urging fair prices, market access and training for traditional artisans. Kanpur’s five-day Craftroots exhibition features more than 90 artisans from 22 states. Patel also called for preserving crafts, university partnerships and welfare support for artisans.

Sundar Pichai says AI influences almost all Google code, but self-improving AI remains distant

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says AI influences the company’s coding process, but fully self-improving systems remain distant. AI agents help researchers develop models, while humans remain involved, and collaboration is expected to advance through 2027. Pichai says AI boosts engineering productivity and code quality, reducing rollbacks; Google earlier reported AI generated 75% of new code.

Future IPOs in India: Companies Expected to Launch IPOs

India’s IPO pipeline includes Reliance Jio Platforms, NSE, Zepto, Razorpay, OYO, Flipkart, PhonePe, Acko and Navi, spanning telecom, finance, technology, ecommerce, hospitality and insurance. Jio and NSE advanced filing steps in 2026, while Zepto filed papers; other timelines remain uncertain. Details may change with approvals and market conditions; filings indicate progress, not confirmed dates.

Keralam seeks extension of deadline for ration card e-KYC

Kerala Minister Anoop Jacob urged the Centre to extend the e-KYC deadline and postpone cancellation of ration cards unused for six months, warning families could be unfairly excluded. He proposed retaining affected cards under the state’s non-priority category pending biometric checks and verification. The first phase affects 44,279 priority households; 562,494 non-priority cards remain unused.

Stock Trading For Students: A Practical Guide To Accounts, Costs And Risk

Students aged 18+ can trade independently after KYC and opening linked demat, trading and bank accounts; minors need guardian-operated accounts. Beginners should compare charges, invest only money they can afford to lose, and learn through stocks, ETFs or mutual funds before considering derivatives or margin, which magnify losses and add interest costs. Profits may be taxable.

Fadnavis announces probe into viral clips linked to Maratha activist Jarange-Patil

Fadnavis announced a forensic probe into audio clips released by Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, saying investigators will identify voices and explain their late release. The recordings allege a ₹500-crore payment tied to BJP gains and plans to amplify “love jihad” cases; Eknath Shinde denies bribery, while Jarange-Patil says they expose a conspiracy against Maratha reservations.

ISRO Success Story: Village boy overcomes challenges to secure scientist job while working at IMD

Lav Kush Prasad secured a scientist position at ISRO with All India Rank 15 while working as an assistant scientist at IMD Guwahati, succeeding through persistent self-study and competitive-exam preparation. His achievement shows disciplined effort can advance ambitions alongside full-time work. From Bihar’s Noorpur village, Prasad completed engineering at Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad in 2022.

‘One more nail in coffin of India's global image’: Tharoor on Raihan's exhibit row

Shashi Tharoor said Bikaner House’s removal of protest photographs from Raihan Vadra’s exhibition dealt another blow to India’s reputation as a freedom-loving democracy, calling the decision a “disgrace.” He argued the images documented events rather than political positions. Bikaner House said the photographs breached its exhibition policy, while Priyanka Gandhi condemned the move as “muzzling” voices.

Stevie Wonder files lawsuit to evict ex-fiance from rent-free LA home after 38 years

Stevie Wonder seeks eviction of former fiancée Carmen Efferson, alleging she has occupied his Los Angeles property rent-free since 1988 and remained after a notice to vacate. The lawsuit says she denied insurance inspections, risking coverage, and Wonder seeks damages and legal fees. The pair were reportedly engaged when she moved in during the late 1980s.

Chinmay Sutar’s 400 revives memories of BB Nimbalkar, India’s first quadruple centurion

Mizoram’s Chinmay Sutar became the second batter to score 400 in the Ranji Trophy, making 400 not out from 517 balls against Nagaland before his team declared at 581/9. The 29-year-old’s feat echoes Bhausaheb Nimbalkar’s unbeaten 443 in 1948, still the highest score in Indian domestic cricket, although Nimbalkar never played for India.

Mumbai property registrations decline 25% YoY to 4,680 during Navratri 2026

Mumbai recorded 4,680 property registrations during Navratri, down 25% year-on-year, while revenue fell 15% to ₹499 crore, Knight Frank India data show. Two Sundays left seven working days this year, against nine last year, and daily registrations eased to 669 from 693. By contrast, this year registrations rose 2% during the traditionally subdued Shraddh period.

Chhattisgarh man raped, killed 7-year-old girl; sniffer dog leads to his house: Police

A 42-year-old man was arrested over the alleged rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Korba district, police said, three days after she went missing. Her body was found Thursday in bushes behind a poultry farm, and a sniffer dog led investigators to the suspect’s home. She disappeared Monday while going to a shop.

MK Sons Fine Jewels to launch ₹275-cr IPO on Oct 28, sets price band at ₹153–162 per share

M K Sons Fine Jewels set a Rs 153–162 price band for its Rs 275.4-crore IPO, opening October 28–30. It comprises up to 1.36 crore newly issued shares and a 34-lakh-share promoter sale; proceeds will fund showroom expansion, debt repayment and corporate needs. Founded in 2012, the jewellery retailer operates five stores in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

Pakistan, Maldives sign 20 MoUs, including in defence, maritime security

Pakistan and the Maldives signed 20 MoUs Wednesday, expanding cooperation in defence, maritime security and artificial intelligence. They agreed to raise trade from $13.9m to $200m within two years, while Pakistan pledged technical support and plant material. President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit is the first Maldivian presidential visit in 11 years, as the nations mark 60 years of diplomatic ties.

Sanjeev Kapoor elevates a classic Italian comfort dish with his carrot and saffron risotto recipe

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s carrot-saffron risotto offers a continental break from desi feasts, combining carrots, saffron, Parmesan and cream in a dish that serves four and takes 50 minutes. Arborio rice cooks in vegetable stock with onion, garlic and carrot puree, then gets thyme and butter; garnish with blanched carrots and microgreens. HT.com has not verified the social-media recipe.

Everyday Explained: Why your nose starts running every time you eat spicy food

A runny nose after spicy food is gustatory rhinitis, a harmless non-allergic reflex rather than a chilli allergy. Capsaicin activates TRPV1 receptors, prompting watery nasal mucus; mustard, horseradish and hot foods can also trigger it. Symptoms generally settle after eating. Reduce spices, track triggers and seek advice for persistent symptoms, hives, swelling or breathing difficulty.

‘Mojtaba Khamenei is healthy, attended father’s funeral', says Iranian diplomat

Iranian diplomat Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “very, very, very healthy,” is working and attended his father’s funeral, rejecting speculation about his health and whereabouts. He cited Masoud Pezeshkian’s seven-hour meeting with Khamenei. Mojtaba has not appeared in public since reportedly being injured in a US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father.

John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’

John Legend’s “Muse,” his first album with longtime friend Pharrell Williams, finds the singer challenging his ballad style through conversational, talk-sung delivery at Williams’ urging. Released Friday, the 16-track project grew from Legend’s contribution to Clipse’s “The Birds Don’t Sing” and was recorded in Paris. Legend is composing his first original stage score for Broadway.

India's tougher crash tests for cars and the starred safety rating that goes beyond them

India has notified mandatory car-safety rules phased in from October 2027 to 2032, while Bharat NCAP 2.0 introduces tougher voluntary ratings from 2027. Tests cover frontal, side and rear crashes, pedestrians, restraints and event recorders; NCAP adds five crash tests, rescue and whiplash checks, and a 100-point score. The changes target India’s high road toll.

5 years, 50 letters: A battle to save Delhi’s vanishing water bodies

Seven northwest Delhi water bodies remain unmapped, encroached upon or degraded despite five years of complaints and eight reminders from the Delhi State Wetland Authority. Wetland Mitra Ram Naresh Kaushik has sent more than 50 letters; appointed a volunteer in 2021, he documents the sites, while Delhi has demarcated just 124 of 1,367 identified water bodies.

Over 700 kg illegal firecrackers seized in east Delhi, man arrested after raid at home

Police seized over 707 kg of illegal firecrackers in east Delhi’s Trilokpuri and arrested Vikas Jain, 37, suspecting supply from Haryana. An October 20 raid found 47.7 kg at Central Market and 659.7 kg at Jain’s home, where he lacked a licence. Police registered a case and are tracing the alleged Pataudi supplier and others.

Ex-pacer Parvinder Awana named Junior Selection Committee chief

Parvinder Awana has been appointed chairperson of the BCCI’s junior selection committee, alongside Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel and N. Arjun Yadav; a fifth member will be named soon. The Cricket Advisory Committee completed the selection process. Awana played two T20Is and later coached youth teams, while his fellow selectors bring domestic, India A and coaching experience.

Adityanath's 'Office Office' and 'tarikh pe tarikh' references to point to govt inefficiency

Yogi Adityanath invoked “Office Office” and “tarikh pe tarikh” to condemn delays and negligence in government offices, saying they erode public trust and demanding officials’ training be tied to performance and promotions. Speaking at a Lucknow capacity-building workshop, he urged skill-building in technology and citizen service. He cited coordinated efforts that controlled encephalitis in Uttar Pradesh.

Cyclone likely to form over Bay of Bengal in few days, alert for AP, Odisha: IMD

An eastcentral Bay of Bengal low-pressure system is forecast to become a cyclonic storm by October 26, threatening coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with extremely heavy rain, the IMD said. It may move west-northwest toward North Andhra Pradesh and adjoining South Odisha after intensifying into a depression on October 24 and a deep depression on October 25.

Smog affects your eyes too: Doctor shares care tips, common mistakes and signs you need medical help

Smog can irritate eyes, causing redness, dryness and watering; limit outdoor exposure, keep indoor air clean, and avoid rubbing or unprescribed remedies. Remove uncomfortable contacts. Seek care for severe pain, persistent redness, light sensitivity, discharge or blurred vision. Dryness triggers reflex tears, and people with allergies, dry eye or recent eye surgery may need advice.

Leaving pain of Naxal violence behind, Chhattisgarh now progressing rapidly: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu said Chhattisgarh has overcome Naxalism through joint central-state efforts and is advancing rapidly, urging tribal youth to help build a developed India by 2047. At Bastar Dussehra in Jagdalpur, she highlighted development and support for tribal entrepreneurs, called trees “living gods,” and urged forest protection and tree planting, invoking Bastar’s Ramayana heritage.

How travelling to higher altitudes can affect your ears and ways to keep them comfortable

Swallow, yawn, chew gum and sip water during altitude changes to help equalise ear pressure; stay awake on descents, use a gentle Valsalva manoeuvre, and feed babies or offer pacifiers. Travel gradually, and seek advice if congested or prone to ear conditions. Fullness and muffled hearing usually pass as pressure adjusts, but persistent symptoms need checking.

Bengal CM inaugurates nutrition support scheme for tribal families

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a weekly nutrition scheme for 70,000 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group families in Jhargram and Paschim Medinipur, providing rice, pulses, cooking oil and soya chunks alongside existing ration support. Biometric checks aim to ensure eligible households benefit. The state had announced the initiative in this year’s budget.

Anupam Kher meets Stevie Wonder in Stockholm, calls backstage encounter ‘surreal’

Anupam Kher met Stevie Wonder backstage after his Stockholm concert, calling the performance magical and praising Wonder’s warmth and kindness. He thanked manager Brian Laroda for arranging the encounter. Kher is touring the US and Canada with Jaane Pehchane Anjaane and, after Tanvi The Great, will star in Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, due in 2027.