Nana Patekar cremated with state honours in Pune; thousands bid him farewell, son lights pyre

Thousands gathered at Nana Patekar’s Donje farmhouse near Pune late Thursday as the 75-year-old actor was cremated with full state honours, his son Malhar lighting the pyre amid chants of “Nana Amar Rahe.” Leaders and celebrities attended the rites. Patekar died at his Goa home early Thursday, with doctors suspecting a heart attack; he had requested a farmhouse cremation.

Haaland calls for unity after Man City guilty verdict as Maresca expresses 'trust' in club

Erling Haaland urged Manchester City to “stick together” as the club faces fallout from a panel finding it guilty of all 80 Premier League financial-rule charges, which City is appealing, before Sunday’s Liverpool match. Manager Enzo Maresca expressed trust in City’s ownership, saying players remain focused on football, while the club could face sanctions, including expulsion.

How Ilango silenced talks of marriage after Asian Games

Asha Ilango rebounded from her Asian Games countback heartbreak to win the National Open triple-jump title with a meet-record 13.89m, saying the result showed she could go further and helped secure her family’s support. In Aichi-Nagoya, she tied Li Yi at 13.83m but lost bronze on her second-best jump. Shaili Singh debuted with bronze.

After surviving a stroke, this CEO led his company to a $1.7 billion IPO

After a serious stroke requiring brain surgery, Lime CEO Wayne Ting recovered and, less than two years later, led the e-scooter company to a $1.7 billion IPO, saying he hopes his openness will help others facing recovery. Lime survived a 95% pandemic revenue plunge by improving scooter durability and pursuing steady growth, lessons Ting links to sustainable leadership.

Yashasvi Jaiswal dons big gloves to boost chances of India call

Yashasvi Jaiswal is honing wicketkeeping to strengthen his bid for India’s crowded white-ball teams, and Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad says he hopes to keep in competitive matches, though Lad lacks clarity on the plan. Jaiswal practiced before Mumbai’s Ranji opener, as top-order competition narrows his opportunities; Rahul and Dravid have both played as ODI keepers.

No confidence motion against BFI president Ajay Singh

Despite Indian boxers’ record medal haul, BFI secretary-general Pramod Kumar has called for a no-confidence vote against president Ajay Singh at an October 24 meeting, claiming 30 of 34 state units support him and alleging governance failures, mismanagement and unilateral decisions. Singh’s camp disputes Kumar’s authority, attributing the move to an inquiry into a tournament.

Who is Ryan Hanafin? Police search for 22-year-old after mother’s fatal shooting in Massachusetts

Authorities are searching for 22-year-old Ryan Hanafin as a person of interest after his 49-year-old mother, Andria, was found shot dead in their Reading home Thursday. Her husband found her around 12:30 a.m.; their 13-year-old son was inside, unharmed. Ryan was missing, and his car gone. He legally owns firearms; police suspended his carry license.

Ludhiana: ₹15-lakh robbery, scrap dealer’s driver among 3 held within hours in Khanna

Police arrested three men, including the victim’s driver, within three hours of a ₹15-lakh robbery in Khanna, recovering cash, the car and a pistol. Investigators allege the driver tipped off two accomplices after the employer withdrew money; posing as Nihangs, they seized the vehicle. Police traced the pair through CCTV and surveillance; both were injured while escaping.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on October 9, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Delhi-NCR’s October lineup offers an auto expo, art, theatre, music, comedy and workshops, led by AutoStyle World Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, October 9–11. October 9 features free film *A Man Apart*, Rahgir and Sharon Verma performances, and a Diwali Glow Lab. Craft Katha runs October 9–10; Rupa Samaria’s exhibition closes October 12. Entry: free–₹1,499.

When was James Talarico last seen in public? Trump claims ‘bad rumors coming out’ about Democrat

James Talarico’s influenza has kept the Texas Democrat off the campaign trail, prompting Donald Trump to call him “missing in action” and amplify unverified rumors, although Talarico remains active online. Last seen at a September 28 fundraiser, he disclosed his illness at a virtual forum two days later; a cited poll had him six points ahead of Ken Paxton.

Pakistan jets used to strike Houthis in Saudi Arabia: Report

Pakistani jets in Saudi Arabia are reportedly being used in strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, a senior military official told The New York Times, as attacks on the kingdom escalate. Islamabad confirms troops are deployed but describes their role as defensive and supportive; Saudi forces, it says, conduct combat operations. The deployment follows an August mutual-defence pact among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

How Pranavi’s idol McIlroy helped her win Asian Games golf gold

Pranavi Urs became the first Indian woman to win Asian Games golf gold, recovering from a triple bogey to finish 15-under 265 in Japan. Inspired by Rory McIlroy’s Masters comeback, she stayed patient and sealed victory with precise play. The breakthrough strengthens her hopes of an LET win and 2028 Olympic qualification.

Ludhiana paddler wins 4 medals at Deaf Asia Pacific Games

At 20, Ludhiana’s Aishwin Kaur won four medals at the Deaf Asia Pacific Games in Penang: team and women’s doubles gold, plus mixed doubles and individual bronze. Topping national trials earned her selection; she also has three medals from the 2024 World Deaf Table Tennis Championship. Diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy at six, she trains relentlessly.

The policy expired on September 30: Industrialists seek mixed land policy extension or status for existing area

Small-scale industrialists protested outside Ludhiana’s District Industries Centre on Thursday, urging Punjab to extend the expired mixed land use policy or designate 72 existing areas as industrial zones. They warned more than 10,000 units employing about one lakh workers face pollution-board notices and closure. Officials forwarded their demands. Introduced in 2008, policy expired September 30.

Elon Musk asks why Starlink still lacks India licence, gets a reply from Rahul Gandhi

Musk questioned why Starlink lacks an Indian licence after five years of compliance, prompting Rahul Gandhi’s cryptic reply to “discover the other guy”; Musk thanked him. The government called his allegation baseless, saying all satellite operators face the same security assessment. Starlink holds a GMPCS licence but still awaits security clearance and spectrum assignment.

Ludhiana ISBT foot overbridge project hits land acquisition hurdle

The ₹2-crore foot overbridge outside Ludhiana’s ISBT remains stalled more than a year after shopkeepers opposed stairs encroaching on their shops, and NHAI has asked the district administration to resolve the land issue before construction can begin. Commuters still climb railings and cross traffic; announced in 2025, the bridge was intended to provide safer access.

Why is Starbucks eyeing Chipotle? $39B takeover sends stocks opposite ways

Starbucks has explored a roughly $39-billion takeover of Chipotle, a potential restaurant-industry blockbuster that could unite two best-known brands generating nearly $50 billion in annual sales. The Financial Times says Starbucks consulted advisers, though no formal offer is confirmed and the deal may never proceed. CEO Brian Niccol previously led Chipotle before joining Starbucks in 2024.

Yogi recasts PDA, NDA as rival job models, says it’s ‘Pradesh Dubao Alliance’ vs ‘Naukri Denge Alliance’

Yogi Adityanath appointed 470 Uttar Pradesh sportspersons to the police, urging them to keep competing: “Reels get you likes, but the sports field gives you life.” He praised merit-based hiring, calling PDA the “Pradesh Dubao Alliance” and NDA the “Naukri Denge Alliance” as he attacked the Samajwadi Party’s jobs record. The recruits include 303 men and 167 women.

Days after narrating drought plight to minister, Maharashtra farmer ends life

Farmer Rajendra Sapate, 55, who warned minister Bhoyar drought could drive farmers to suicide, was found dead in a well Thursday after rain failure ruined his paddy crop, officials said. Days earlier, he had described ignored pleas for irrigation during Bhoyar’s October 3 visit. Police registered an accidental-death case; drought affects 265 of 358 talukas.

LU executive council okays reforms to raise research standards

Lucknow University’s executive council approved reforms to strengthen research and infrastructure, including a revamped PhD framework, thesis-archiving rules and a five-stage part-time-study process. It authorised college faculty to supervise scholars and granted their children 5% PhD-admission weightage, while approving law-teaching posts, a college affiliation and a sports-complex tribute to former vice-chancellor DP Singh.

I checked Amazon’s headphone deals - these are the ones I’d actually consider

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival is discounting headphones and earbuds by up to 80%, but buyers should prioritize performance over markdowns. Recommended deals range from Sony WF-C510 earbuds at ₹4,490 and Bose QuietComfort at ₹9,999 to Sony WH-1000XM6 at ₹35,989 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 at ₹20,990. These picks offer good sound, noise cancellation, connectivity and battery life for different budgets.

Himachal HC orders revised pay scales for 58 health educators from 2012

Himachal Pradesh high court has ordered revised pay and consequential benefits for 58 health educators effective October 1, 2012, overturning a state notification that delayed the increase until 2016. It ruled their promotional post could not be paid equally to or below feeder-cadre supervisors, deeming this arbitrary and unconstitutional. The 1999 rules classify health educators as a higher promotional post.

Whose skeleton was found?: 837 days on, Kanpur’s Ekta Gupta case still awaits one crucial answer

After 837 days, a question in Ekta Gupta’s murder case remains unresolved: whether skeletal remains recovered from a Kanpur Officers’ Club pit are hers, as police await DNA confirmation while the trial proceeds. Soil tests linked remains to the burial site, and witnesses have testified; the accused, Vimal Kumar, faces abduction, murder and evidence-destruction charges.

Brajesh Pathak: Opposition knows it will lose 2027 polls, targeting EC to save face

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak accused opposition parties of targeting the Election Commission to mask defeat in 2027 polls, saying they complain after losing. He criticized Akhilesh Yadav over Ayodhya’s Ram temple and accused Samajwadi Party of minority appeasement. In Mathura, he praised farmers and youth, citing Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s ideals and pledging TB-campaign compliance.

Anne Carson, winner of Nobel Prize in Literature, has a little-known India connection

Anne Carson’s 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature has renewed attention on *Nox*, her 2010 accordion-fold elegy for brother Michael, whose travels through India and Europe and death in Copenhagen shaped the work. Combining photographs, letters, translations and fragments, it draws on Catullus’s poem for a brother who died abroad, reflecting Carson’s dialogue with classical traditions.

Get to know... Jasleen Kaur

BGMI athlete and Team 4TR creator Jaslexxnn’s proudest moment is being named Krafton India Rising Star, after a difficult year of repeated Instagram takedowns over fake copyright claims. Now creating content and learning photography, she sees fame as a platform to inspire despite the privacy loss and pressure. Hardship shaped her, and she chooses to live in the present.

Listicle: 10 young Indian athletes who are making a big splash

India’s young athletes are winning globally: boxers Priya Ghanghas and Asmita Dey claimed Commonwealth gold, while Sujeet Kalkal, Kumkum Mohod and Pooja Singh earned Asian Games medals; Mohod also secured an Olympic place for 2028. Tanvi Sharma, Anahat Singh and Pritam Kendre won international titles, as Neil Samraj and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke records through resilience, coaching and training.

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Falcon in the desert

Saudi Arabia’s first home-grown car brand, Ceer, has unveiled two electric Exobot flagships, aiming to build a domestic auto industry. Backed by sovereign wealth and Foxconn, the sedan and SUV promise 1,111 horsepower, 670-kilometre range and desert-ready cooling. Production begins in 2027, though only 18% of components are locally sourced; Ceer targets 45% by 2034.

‘Can't replace Americans with foreign servants': Why the axe fell hard on Microsoft

The US suspended Microsoft and IT firms from new and pending labour certification processing for green cards after JD Vance questioned whether they replaced laid-off Americans with foreign workers. Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini are also targeted. Officials cite nearly three million foreign-worker requests since 2009; Indians, prominent H-1B workers, could be affected.

Drishyam 3 box office collection day 7: Ajay Devgn film beats Drishyam 2 lifetime haul in first week

Drishyam 3 has collected ₹245.50 crore net in India after seven days, including ₹13 crore on day seven, surpassing Drishyam 2’s lifetime total of ₹239.67 crore and putting Ajay Devgn’s thriller within reach of Tanhaji’s ₹279.59 crore record. After a career-best ₹66.75 crore opening, collections declined through the week. The sequel reunites Devgn with returning cast members, with Abhishek Pathak directing.