When is Halloween 2026? Here's what each zodiac sign should expect

Halloween 2026 falls Saturday, October 31, offering a full weekend for costumes, parties and trick-or-treating, as astrologers link Mercury retrograde in Scorpio and Venus retrograde in Libra with reflection on relationships and communication. Zodiac forecasts advise balancing spontaneity with care, checking plans and avoiding rushed judgments. Astrology is not scientifically proven and is best viewed as entertainment.

Woman, her Gym-trainer arrested for attempted murder of her husband

Police in Ghaziabad arrested a 32-year-old woman and her 31-year-old gym trainer Tuesday, accusing them of conspiring to kill her husband, who was stabbed at their Vasundhara home Monday and remains hospitalized. Investigators allege she left the door unlocked for the trainer after her husband discovered their relationship and planned to move their family to Delhi after Diwali.

American woman convicted of getting military training from Islamic State

American Halima Salman, 27, was found guilty Tuesday of receiving Islamic State training, facing up to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors said she learned assault-rifle use at 18; captured in Syria in 2019, she returned to the United States in 2024. Her defense said she was taken to Syria as a child, amid ongoing repatriation disputes.

Charles to tackle thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip

King Charles III opened a Caribbean tour in the Bahamas, expected to acknowledge slavery’s suffering amid demands for apology and reparations, while highlighting climate threats. He will visit Guyana before joining Queen Camilla in Antigua and Barbuda for a Commonwealth summit on climate resilience and reparatory justice. Britain has neither apologized nor agreed to compensation.

Movie Review: In 'Everest: The Other Side,' tragedy and triumph intermingle on the peaks of Nepal

“Everest: The Other Side” follows Jim Morrison’s bid to climb Everest’s north face and ski down, a first descent shadowed by partner Hilaree Nelson’s death in a 2022 avalanche. Filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin document the tragedy, Morrison’s grief and 2025 ascent while questioning extreme mountaineering’s cost; his quest follows earlier family losses.

Cyclone Arnab makes landfall along Andhra Pradesh coast, triggers heavy rain and strong winds

Cyclone Arnab made landfall on Andhra Pradesh’s coast around 1:20am Wednesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain as authorities kept rescue teams on high alert. Before landfall, thousands were evacuated, nearly 4,000 shelters prepared, and at least 50 trains and 21 flights cancelled. Andhra Pradesh readied medical teams and supplies, while Odisha moved over 30,000 people to shelters.

US federal election commission shuts down some services on its website after hacking attempt

The Federal Election Commission said Tuesday its electronic filing system and some website services are down, with IT staff working to restore them, after Reuters reported hackers allegedly tried to breach the agency. The FEC has not confirmed an attack. Its filing system lets candidates and political committees submit election-spending disclosures, and the story is still developing.

Mansa tense as cops stop villagers from taking man’s body to anti-drug protest site

Police took control of a 32-year-old man’s body in Mansa on Tuesday, preventing villagers from carrying it to a protest demanding justice for activist Parvinder Singh “Jhota”; his family suspected a drug overdose, but police called it murder and detained three suspects. The body was found in fields, and clashes followed. Autopsy awaits family consent.

UP MLC polls: BJP retains three seats, leads on four, SP wins in Varanasi, ahead in Agra

Uttar Pradesh’s BJP held an advantage in elections for 11 Legislative Council seats, retaining three and leading in four, while the Samajwadi Party won one and led in another. Final results were expected Wednesday after counting under the single-transferable-vote system. The contest precedes 2027 assembly polls; the BJP-led NDA holds 83 of 100 Council seats.

26 Form-7 applications received by BLO from Nandlal were never digitised: UP CEO

Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Electoral Officer said 26 Form-7 applications received from Nandlal were never entered into ERO-Net, so no voters were removed; an FIR has been filed in Sultanpur. The CEO said bulk-deletion attempts statewide resulted in fewer than 350 removals, fewer than 100 wrongful, and corrective action, dismissing claims of mass targeting as unsupported by facts.

US and Cuban officials engage in a shouting match during a UN debate over the economic embargo

U.S. envoy Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez exchanged insults at the U.N. Tuesday, exposing tensions over Donald Trump’s pressure campaign against Havana. The clash came as Washington urged nations to reject a resolution condemning the U.S. embargo. Oil tariffs have intensified Cuba’s shortages and blackouts; the resolution has drawn support for 34 years.

Mike Waltz, Cuba’s Foreign Minister trade explosive barbs at UN over US embargo | Watch

U.S. envoy Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla clashed at the UN Tuesday after Parrilla approached Waltz’s podium, challenged him and called him a liar, prompting Waltz to shout, “Back up”; the meeting was suspended. The exchange preceded a vote on condemning the U.S. embargo, amid dueling accusations over Cuba’s deepening crisis.

Utah authorities are connecting serial killer Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide

DNA evidence linked serial killer Ted Bundy to the 1974 killing of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith in Utah, authorities announced Tuesday, closing a decades-old case. Investigators matched a Y-chromosome profile in Smith’s autopsy evidence to DNA from another Bundy victim. Smith’s body was found by a hunter; Bundy killed at least 30 women before his 1989 execution.

ECI orders transfer of UP officers posted in home districts or same district for 3 years

The Election Commission ordered Uttar Pradesh to transfer election-linked officers serving in home districts or the same district for three years or more ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls, seeking impartiality. It covers administration, police, transport and excise officials. Transfers of voter-roll revision staff must wait until January 4’s publication; compliance is due November 30.

Flavio Bolsonaro's whereabouts unclear amid reports Brazil's Senator fled to the US

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro missed a Tuesday deadline to surrender his regular and diplomatic passports under a Supreme Court order, though authorities have not confirmed whether he complied. In a social media video posted Monday, Bolsonaro said he had been ordered to hand over the documents and barred from leaving Brazil. The case is developing.

US new home sales fall 0.6% in September as mortgage rates rise to 7.32%

US new single-family home sales slipped 0.6% in September to a 676,000 annualized pace as mortgage rates linked to the Middle East conflict strained affordability, though sales topped economists’ 650,000 forecast. Sales were 5.3% below year-earlier levels, while the median home price fell 3.9% to $400,400. Inventory remained high at 476,000 homes, discouraging builders from starting projects.

Bomb blast near Colombia’s border with Venezuela injures at least 4 police officers

A bomb exploded Tuesday near the Colombia-Venezuela border bridge in Cucuta, injuring at least four police officers and damaging vehicles, as authorities investigated responsibility. The blast struck outside a tax agency office amid President Abelardo de la Espriella’s tougher campaign against gangs and rebels. Colombia recorded 34 explosive attacks over four weeks, 9% above last year’s average.

Your Money: The hidden challenges of inheriting wealth

Claiming inherited wealth can take months, incur legal and tax costs, and spark disputes when wills and nominations conflict or assets are unknown. Heirs should locate assets, confirm entitlement, and avoid rushed sales; aligned wills and nominations speed transfers. India has ₹72,454 crore in unclaimed deposits, plus insurance and mutual funds, underscoring the importance of estate planning.

Civil aviation ministry holds fog preparedness meeting for upcoming winter season

India’s civil aviation ministry has ordered airlines, airports and air-traffic agencies to prepare for winter fog, expected from December 15 to February 15, 2027, by strengthening low-visibility operations and passenger communications. At the first preparedness meeting, officials reviewed equipment, staffing, forecasts and passenger assistance, aiming to keep airport operations safe and minimise inconvenience during disruptions.

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.