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The Cardinals have reportedly informed Marvin Harrison Jr. that he will be inactive for their Week 5 matchup.

Why are the Cardinals trading Marvin Harrison Jr.? Where might the WR land next? Explained

Arizona is reportedly preparing to trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who will sit out Week 5 against Detroit as the Cardinals seek offers, though his destination and compensation remain unknown. Houston is reportedly in discussions, while Kansas City could use receiver help; Indianapolis is a natural fit but is not involved. Harrison’s production has declined since a promising rookie season.

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Aces face an offseason shake-up after semifinal sweep, with Jackie Young's future looming

After Golden State swept Las Vegas from the semifinals, the Aces enter offseason changes, with free-agent Jackie Young’s future central to retaining their core. Coach Becky Hammon prioritized defensive upgrades, citing that weakness and injuries in the early exit; if Young leaves, Las Vegas could pursue stars. The franchise has won three titles in four seasons.

Virender Sehwag was given a brutal reality check during the 2004 Asia Cup

Virender Sehwag sees himself in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, compares batting mindset with 15-year-old star

Sehwag says teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shares his attacking instinct, but India chances should hinge on performance, not age. Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs at a 237.30 strike rate in IPL 2026, though Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson currently open in T20Is. Former players urge mentoring and red-ball development, letting him shape his path and avoid Tendulkar comparisons.

Security personnel keep a vigil at Jantar Mantar road after a protest call by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities, in New Delhi.

India hits back at UN over remarks on Delhi protests, calls concerns ‘misplaced’

India rejected the UN Human Rights Office’s concerns over mass detentions during protests in New Delhi, calling its remarks “misplaced” and an unwarranted intrusion into domestic affairs. It said peaceful assembly is constitutionally protected, subject to public-order restrictions, and urged the UN body to show impartiality by addressing protests elsewhere. Demonstrators are demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities; police denied permission for a planned rally, citing safety and law-and-order concerns.

Delhi Police personnel stand guard outside Block A in the Inner Circle of Connaught Place following an anti-CEC protest organized by the CJP in New Delhi on Saturday.

CJP renews protest call as Dipke, Rathee remain detained; police cite ‘broken promises’

Activist Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or march if detained protest leaders are not freed by Sunday, calling the crackdown an undeclared emergency. Police detained thousands in Delhi and elsewhere during protests against election chief Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-roll revision irregularities; several leaders remained in custody as organizers called another march Sunday.

Deepika Sehrawat scored 21 goals at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya

Deepika Sehrawat: From injury to the pivot of India’s Asian Games triumph

Deepika Sehrawat’s return from a hamstring injury powered India to women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games for the first time in 44 years, as she scored a tournament-high 21 goals. After 10 months out, she helped India win the Nations Cup, reversing a slide after Olympic qualification failure and Pro League relegation. She targets improved drag-flicking for 2028.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with Election Commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.

‘System can’t be honest when you win, rigged when you lose’: 124 ex-bureaucrats defend ECI

124 former bureaucrats defended the Election Commission of India amid protests and allegations of electoral irregularities, warning unsubstantiated claims could erode public trust. They backed voter-roll revision, citing safeguards for objections, hearings and appeals, plus polling agents, EVM security and VVPAT checks. Their letter followed 42 former judges’ support, recalling booth capturing and ballot stuffing.

CJP shared a video claiming right-wing goons beat young girls on Saturday during protest in Delhi

Delhi protest: Right-wing groups assault protesters, journalists amid heavy security deployment

Right-wing groups assaulted and threatened protesters and journalists at Connaught Place and near Delhi’s MCD Civic Centre on Saturday, despite a major security deployment. Videos showed protesters, including a woman, being beaten; police said they rescued her. Men also attacked media students and threatened reporters. Some were detained, but no FIR had been filed against the assailants at reporting.

DMRC had earlier announced that the entry and exit gates at the 45 metro station will remain closed from 10 pm on Friday until further notice.

DMRC reopens all Delhi Metro station gates, train services to run as per normal schedule

Delhi Metro reopened its gates and restored interchanges, resuming normal travel after 45 stations closed for Saturday’s protest, DMRC said. The Cockroach Janta Party’s march demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation; police detained nearly 4,000, including opposition leaders and journalists. CJP plans to resume its march, while activist Sonam Wangchuk warned of another hunger strike.

Marvin Harrison Jr. will miss Sunday's Cardinals-Lions game as Arizona works on a trade, with Houston among the possible destinations. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Where is Marvin Harrison Jr. playing this week? Cardinals near trade as Colts bow out

Marvin Harrison Jr. will sit out Arizona’s Week 5 game against Detroit as the Cardinals finalize a trade, though neither deal nor destination is confirmed and completion is expected after Sunday’s games. Houston is involved, while Indianapolis withdrew over Arizona’s asking price. The fourth pick in 2024 has struggled to meet expectations as production falls.

In a post on X, CJP demanded Dipke’s release and questioned his whereabouts, writing, “Stfu where is Abhijeet?”

CJP asks ‘where is Abhijeet’ after Delhi Police say Dipke was informed of grandmother’s death

CJP accused Delhi Police of denying detained founder Abhijeet Dipke family contact before his grandmother’s Sunday funeral, demanding his release. Police said it had informed him of her death and offered help travelling home. Nearly 4,000 people, including opposition leaders, were detained at an anti-CEC protest; Sonam Wangchuk threatened hunger strike unless they were freed.

A deserted view of Delhi Police barricades placed near the Jantar Mantar area amid tight security arrangements for the CJP protest, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Delhi Traffic Police issues diversion plan ahead of CJP protest: Check affected routes

Delhi Traffic Police said Sunday, October 11, diversions would start at 6 a.m. and continue until further notice for the Cockroach Janta Party’s Jantar Mantar march, urging commuters to avoid non-essential travel and allow time for airport, railway and ISBT trips. Routes including Connaught Place, Mandi House and Patel Chowk face disruption, following Saturday’s security curbs.

Christian Borrego Isabel of FC Goa and Emmanuel Imanishimwe of Chennaiyin FC in action during FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC

ISL Match 2: FC Goa fight back to hold Chennaiyin FC to 1-1 draw

FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC opened their 2026-27 Indian Super League campaigns with a 1-1 draw in Fatorda on Saturday, as Chiki’s 75th-minute header cancelled Irfan Yadwad’s opener. Chennaiyin led from the 64th minute, but Goa pressed, striking the post and crossbar before equalising; neither side found a winner. The ISL is India’s top-tier league.

Christa Pike is back at the Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville.

Christa Pike discharged from hospital

Christa Pike has left hospital and returned to the Nashville women’s prison, where she remains under care after surviving two doses of pentobarbital in a failed execution on September 30. Her lawyers report recovery; Tennessee has paused executions pending an investigation and has not decided whether to reschedule hers. Pike was convicted of killing classmate Colleen Slemmer in 1995.

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi shares a conversation over coffee with Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay.

Rahul Gandhi meets Vijay in Chennai, allies head for coffee and tiramisu after political talks

Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay reportedly met in Chennai on Saturday to discuss political cooperation, governance coordination and youth priorities, including jobs, education, opposition to NEET and voter-roll concerns. After talks at Vijay’s Neelankarai residence, they visited a café for cappuccino, tiramisu and cookies. Gandhi later addressed a QR-code-restricted outreach event.

AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal being detained after the latter took part in protest in New Delhi, India on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal among 4 ex-CMs detained in Delhi's anti-CEC protest crackdown

Delhi Police detained several INDIA bloc leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, as they tried to reach Jantar Mantar on Saturday to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities. Amid heavy security restrictions, police also detained activists and students protesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

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Eric Lewis: What we know about the suspect in the Philadelphia police shooting

Two Philadelphia police officers are in critical condition after a shooting Saturday in West Philadelphia, and sources identified the suspect as Eric Lewis, who was taken into custody. Lewis reportedly works for Philadelphia’s Water Department. Bethel said police found the gunman in a tree with a shotgun and two handguns, one belonging to an officer.

Congress workers at a rally in Ranchi on Saturday (HT PHOTO)

Congress march seeks action against CEC, questions electoral process

Jharkhand Congress marked “Black Day” with a Ranchi march Saturday, demanding restoration of voters’ names allegedly removed during the Special Intensive Revision and vowing to defend democracy and the Constitution. Led by state chief Keshav Mahto Kamlesh, protesters questioned electoral fairness, demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, and called for an impartial inquiry into alleged vote theft.

‘Viksit Bharat can be a reality when all states, distts, villages develop together’

‘Viksit Bharat can be a reality when all states, distts, villages develop together’

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said Viksit Bharat 2047 requires development across every state, district and village, urging Jharkhand to grow inclusively through investment in education, healthcare, skills, technology and entrepreneurship. At AIIMS Deoghar’s convocation, he cited expanding healthcare infrastructure and urged graduates to serve rural communities with competence and compassion. Since 2014, India’s medical colleges and seats have increased sharply.

Police have registered the case under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with disobedience of an order duly promulgated by a public servant lawfully empowered to issue it. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Five booked over drone use at MPSC protest site in Pune

Pune police booked Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress president Shivraj More and four others for allegedly using an unauthorized drone to film MPSC aspirants protesting near SM Joshi Bridge. The Saturday case under BNS Section 223 concerns October 5 filming; investigators will check permissions. Separately, 15 protesters were booked for continuing agitation after permission was withdrawn.

Raut criticised the mass security crackdown in the national capital in view of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protests against the chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that trains have been halted, protesters detained, and borders sealed to suppress widespread public agitation. (HT FILE)

Downfall of Modi-led govt imminent, claims Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut predicted the Modi-led Union government would collapse by March–April next year, accusing it of suppressing protests through sealed Delhi borders, halted trains, diverted flights and heavy security deployments. In Pune, police detained about 80 CJP students and volunteers demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, releasing them a few hours later.

The initiative comes after drought was declared in 265 talukas across districts of the state. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Cell formed to support drought-hit students

DHE has established a cell to coordinate aid for students from drought-hit Maharashtra, directing every public university to create a task force addressing student difficulties. Led by Modern College principal Sanjay Kharat, it will monitor university efforts, compile assistance details and report to the directorate; Symbiosis College principal Manoj Devane is coordinator. The initiative follows drought declarations in 265 talukas.

There are 26,187 seats available across 477 BEd colleges in the state. (Representative Photo)

23,887 students allotted seats in third round of BEd admissions

Maharashtra’s CET Cell allotted seats to 23,887 students in the third round of BEd admissions for 2026-27, with candidates required to confirm by October 13; vacant-seat details will be published October 14. Across 477 colleges, 26,187 seats are available, while 65,534 students registered and 41,998 submitted preferences. Earlier rounds admitted 7,383 and 2,425 students.

Drishyam 3 box office collection day 9: Ajay Devgn in a still from the film.

Drishyam 3 box office collection day 9: Ajay Devgn film crosses ₹285 crore

Drishyam 3 has earned ₹286.50 crore net in India by day nine, making it Ajay Devgn’s highest-grossing film and surpassing Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’s ₹279.59 crore total. Its ₹26.50 crore second-Saturday haul puts ₹300 crore within reach, after a ₹245.50 crore first week. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the crime thriller reunites Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran.

UPRERA has extended the deadline for submitting the Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, to October 21, 2026. (Photo for representational purposes only)

UP RERA extends quarterly progress report filing deadline until Oct 21

UP-RERA has extended the filing deadline for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, to October 21, giving promoters time to adapt to its digital-signature process. QPR submissions must include digitally signed REG-1, REG-2 and REG-3 certificates from architects, engineers and chartered accountants. Guidance is available on the authority’s portal; QPRs track project progress and compliance.

The eight GNM colleges at GT Hospital and St George’s Hospital in Mumbai, Dhule, Solapur, Ambajogai, Akola, Nagpur and Sangli will be upgraded to BSc Nursing colleges, each with an annual intake capacity of 100 students. Each college will receive  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7 crore under a centrally sponsored scheme. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Medical dept to expand nursing education in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has approved a ₹558.71-crore nursing education expansion, upgrading eight GNM colleges to BSc institutions, doubling intake at five existing colleges and establishing 10 new colleges, each with 100 seats. The initiative aims to meet growing demand for trained nurses across healthcare, particularly in rural and remote areas; the state currently has 217,640 registered nurses.

Security personnel stand guard outside the entrance gate of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.

Delhi Police clarify after video shows cops wearing shoes on Gurdwara premises

Delhi Police clarified Saturday that officers shown in viral videos were walking through Gurdwara Bangla Sahib’s common passage, where devotees remove their shoes before entering the shrine. Calling the footage maliciously circulated to outrage religious sentiments, police said legal action was being initiated against those sharing it. Officers had been deployed outside during an anti-CEC protest on October 10.

Large-screen TVs bring cinematic viewing, gaming and streaming into your living room.

10 best 75-inch TVs for an upgraded home theatre experience

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale gives buyers an opportunity to upgrade their home theatres with discounted 75-inch TVs from TCL, Samsung, Vu, Sony, Philips, Xiaomi, Toshiba and iFFALCON. Models pair 4K resolution and smart-TV platforms with features including QLED or Mini LED displays, high refresh rates, gaming modes and Dolby audio; buyers should compare sale prices and specifications before choosing.

Baranica became the first Indian pole vaulter to win an Asian Games medal, clearing 4.15m

Baranica wins pole vault, Mubassina pips Shaili in long jump

Asian Games bronze medallist Baranica Elangovan won the pole vault at the National Open Athletics Championships, clearing 4.10m, while Railways captured the mixed 4x400m relay in 3:21.60. Mubassina Mohammed edged Shaili Singh by a centimetre in long jump, and Anushka Yadav broke the hammer meet record with 66.53m. Baranica, India’s first Asian Games pole-vault medallist, made history recently.

Bayern Munich’s Neuer blunder leads to Bundesliga’s fastest-ever goal in Augsburg draw.

Manuel Neuer's error gifts Augsburg’s Robin Fellhauer fastest goal in Bundesliga history

Augsburg’s Robin Fellhauer scored the Bundesliga’s fastest-ever goal in eight seconds Saturday, punishing Manuel Neuer’s failed kick-off chip, as Bayern Munich drew 2-2 and missed reclaiming first place. The strike eclipsed the nine-second record shared by Kevin Volland and Karim Bellarabi; Nathaniel Brown salvaged Bayern’s draw. Dortmund remain top after also drawing 2-2 with Bremen.