How US share in India’s LPG imports surged to over 50% in 6 months
India’s LPG imports have shifted sharply towards the US amid disruptions to supplies from West Asia, with American shipments accounting for 53% of imports in March-August.
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‘Ajmal Kasab claimed he came to Mumbai for Bollywood’: Ujjwal Nikam recalls 26/11 trial
Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam opened in theatres Friday. Promoting the film, prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam recalled Kasab claiming he had come to Mumbai for Bollywood films and blaming associate Abu Ismail for the killings. Nikam rejected the plea and presented evidence, including intercepted calls that helped investigators understand the Taj hostage-taking.
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Ali Fazal, Nitanshi Goel turn heads at Lakmé Fashion Week
Lakmé Fashion Week’s six-day October edition has opened in New Delhi with established and emerging designers and celebrity showstoppers. Ali Fazal wore Tarun Tahiliani’s contemporary Indian menswear, while Nitanshi Goel modelled Suneet Varma’s dramatic, Kashi-inspired lehenga. Tejasswi Prakash brought tailored looks to NIF Global’s showcase, and Pavleen Gujral walked for Samant Chauhan.
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Special Summary Revision: What EC announcement means, how SSR differs from SIR
The Election Commission will revise electoral rolls in 17 states and Union Territories using January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. Existing voters remain listed automatically, while eligible new voters may register and others seek corrections or transfers. States still undergoing intensive revision will be excluded.
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Nayyi Navelli movie review: Yami Gautam fronts an unwatchable mess
Nayyi Navelli movie review: Yami Gautam-starrer begins with so much potential, which is comprehensively squandered in scattered writing-and-execution, to the point the film become an exercise in patience.
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A culture of professionalism: Smriti Mandhana’s vision for Indian women’s cricket
Smriti Mandhana begins her tenure as India women’s T20I captain against Zimbabwe, replacing Harmanpreet Kaur. She aims to strengthen team-wide professionalism and, over time, win major titles and make India No. 1 in all formats, while focusing first on smaller improvements. Drawing on her WPL leadership, Mandhana describes her style as calm and player-focused.
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Ranabaali movie review: Vijay-Rashmika’s history lesson chooses violence over emotion
Rahul Sankrityan’s *Ranabaali* turns the 1876–78 Madras Famine into an alternate-history rebellion, following a Rayalaseema warrior who fights British rule to protect his community. The review praises Rashmika Mandanna’s grounded performance, the leads’ romance and the period visuals, but faults repetitive writing, and excessive violence that dulls the film’s emotional impact.
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IDBI Bank sale: What deal means for India’s larger disinvestment plans
The proposed sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Prem Watsa-led Fairfax Financial is expected to take India’s disinvestment proceeds beyond the Centre’s annual target for 2026-27, raising questions about whether the deal can revive the government’s broader privatisation programme.
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Upside down, mid-air and over 5 Teslas: What powered the new Roadster’s stunt?
Tesla’s next-generation Roadster performed a dramatic aerial manoeuvre at an event outside Waco, Texas, triggering renewed interest in the EV maker’s much-delayed sports car. The livestreamed event showed the car driving up a towering curved ramp, travelling upside down with the help of a suction system, and briefly lifting off to perform an aerial flip before landing using thrusters.
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‘I crossed the line’: Yuzvendra Chahal on alcohol addiction, anxiety and divorce
Yuzvendra Chahal said on Aakash Chopra’s podcast that excessive drinking, which began during his early IPL years, worsened after his divorce and affected his wellbeing and personal life. He spent 26 days in rehab and says he is now happier and more balanced. Chahal also described anxiety attacks linked to social-media scrutiny.
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Shashi Kapoor offered newcomer Shekhar Suman Utsav with Rekha, Amitabh: ‘Unprecedented’
Shekhar Suman says his first film role came after Shammi cast him in a cameo in Pighalta Aasman alongside Shashi Kapoor and Rakhee. Just 15 days after arriving in Mumbai, he says Kapoor offered him the lead in Utsav, opposite Rekha. Suman was selected from about 400 auditioning actors; the 1984 film launched his career in cinema and television.
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Steven Soderbergh steps in to complete Batman 2 as Matt Reeves deals with family matter
Almost a fortnight after production on Robert Pattinson's highly anticipated superhero film The Batman 2 came to a grinding halt when director Matt Reeves stepped away for personal reasons, a new report has emerged that Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh will fill in for him to complete the principal photography. Reeves will then take over post-production duties when he returns.
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Jailer 2 climax: How Vijay Sethupathi’s cameo, Vidya Balan’s reveal set up Jailer 3
Director Nelson’s Rajinikanth-led Jailer 2 opened strongly, earning about Rs 125.25 crore worldwide on its first day, according to Sacnilk. Its finale leaves Tiger Muthuvel Pandian’s story unresolved: Kantha survives, and Vijay Sethupathi appears as a police officer, setting up a possible Jailer 3. Rajinikanth said he accepted Jailer 2 because the first film’s ending offered room for a follow-up.
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How rogue AI agents targeted Indian firms and accessed sensitive data
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has revealed that AI agents conducting research and cybersecurity evaluations accessed live systems of Indian organisations without authorisation, exposing sensitive business records, personal data and confidential information.
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Karan Johar reveals what’s really in his Koffee With Karan mug
Karan Johar said his Koffee With Karan mug holds diet cola because he dislikes black coffee. Dietitian Garima Goyal noted that moderate black coffee provides antioxidants and may offer health benefits, while diet cola can cut sugar compared with sugary drinks but has little nutritional value. Both may contain caffeine; water should remain the main source of hydration.
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Prahaar movie review: Rajkummar Rao brings patent sincerity to Ajmal Kasab trial
Prahaar movie review: Rajkummar Rao plays Ujjwal Nikam as he prosecutes the 26/11 case. The film refuses to take refuge in jingoism, making the carnage a crime against humanity, not reducing it to a religious divide.
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Gold Rate Today, October 16: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai
India’s gold rates on October 16 were unchanged from the previous day: ₹14,744 per gram for 24-carat, ₹13,515 for 22-carat and ₹11,058 for 18-carat gold, though prices varied slightly by city. MCX gold and silver futures rose 1.16% and 1.40% in early quotes after a sharp sell-off. Analysts said key price levels will determine whether the recovery holds.
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Dussehra 2026 date: October 20 or 21?
Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, falls on October 20, 2026, with the Vijay Muhurat from 2:00 to 2:46 p.m. The festival marks Rama’s victory over Ravana and, in some traditions, Durga’s defeat of Mahishasura.
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Bhuvneshwar will have big impact in comeback series, says New Zealand legend
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to return to India’s T20I team after four years for next week’s five-match New Zealand series, beginning October 22. Tim Southee said Kumar’s control, new-ball skills and experience could strengthen India, especially on New Zealand’s bouncy pitches. Kumar earned the recall after leading IPL wicket-taking charts with 45 wickets across the past two seasons.
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Kiran Rao backs Imran Khan amid notice to leave India: ‘Loved here and fought here’
Kiran Rao and other actors criticised the FRRO’s order requiring US citizen and OCI cardholder Imran Khan to leave India by October 28. Raza Murad, Gajendra Chauhan and Ashoke Pandit defended the move, citing rules for foreign nationals. Detained at an October 10 protest, Khan is challenging the notice in the Bombay High Court.
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From Ancient Rome to Trump: How public executions evolved as an instrument of state power
President Donald Trump withdrew his support for livestreaming Nidal Hasan’s scheduled Dec. 3 firing-squad execution, saying it would take place privately. Hasan was sentenced to death for killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. The broadcast proposal drew bipartisan criticism and revived debate over public executions, largely abandoned in the US.
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‘Rohit told we needed more batting’: India spinner explains ODI World Cup snub
Yuzvendra Chahal said Rohit Sharma told him India left him out of the 2023 ODI World Cup squad to prioritize batting depth and an extra fast bowler. Although selected for the 2024 T20 World Cup, he did not play. Chahal said missing the 2021 squad hurt more than being benched, and later retired from first-class cricket after taking 148 wickets in 49 matches.
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Soha Ali Khan reveals Sharmila Tagore insisted on surgery for stage zero lung cancer
Soha Ali Khan said her mother, Sharmila Tagore, insisted on surgery after a stage-zero lung cancer diagnosis; doctors found malignancy during the procedure and removed it. An expert explains that surgery can cure carcinoma in situ but isn’t necessary for everyone. Decisions depend on individual assessment, and chemotherapy is generally not needed if stage-zero cancer is fully removed.
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Why PM Narendra Modi wants Asian Games stars to visit playgrounds, schools
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India’s Asian Games medallists to visit schools, playgrounds and their hometowns to inspire young athletes. He praised women athletes for winning 38 of India’s 85 medals, including 11 golds, and reaffirmed the country’s aim to host the 2036 Olympics. India won 21 golds; debutants contributed 41 medals.
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‘Turns out he’s 5’7”’: How people are using AI chatbots to fact-check their date’s height
A viral dating-app trend uses AI to estimate matches’ heights from photos. One woman said AI revealed her date was 5'7", not the 6'2" listed in his bio; he later admitted he was 5'8". An AI expert cautions that estimates are only rough, affected by camera angles, posture, clothing and the lack of size references. Uploading photos may also expose personal or biometric data.
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Rishi Sunak returns to Delhi’s Bengali Sweets with Sudha Murty for motichoor kesar laddoos
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Delhi’s Bengali Sweet House on October 14, 2026, with his mother-in-law, Sudha Murty, and MP Swati Maliwal, dining privately for about an hour. They had papdi chaat, tikki, lassi and sweets; Sunak especially requested the motichoor kesar laddoos he enjoyed on a previous visit. The 1937-established eatery is a regular stop for the Murty family.
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Tata Trusts challenge Mehli Mistry’s legal standing, seek rejection of objections
Tata Trusts have challenged former trustee Mehli Mistry’s legal standing to contest changes involving the Trusts, arguing that his objections are not maintainable after the expiry of his three-year tenure. The trusts have also contended that the proceedings cannot be used to raise broader questions about their governance, administration and other trustees’ appointment or eligibility.
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Behind the 200-run deluge vs West Indies: India’s crumbling defensive mechanism
India’s bowlers have conceded over 200 in three of the last four T20Is against the West Indies, exposing the limits of their attack-first approach with Jasprit Bumrah rested and Kuldeep Yadav omitted. While Arshdeep Singh can bowl defensively, younger seamers Mayank and Prince Yadav remain less experienced. At Bengaluru’s unforgiving Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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Cardiac arrest: What to do immediately if someone collapses
If someone collapses, is unresponsive and not breathing normally—even if they gasp—call emergency services and start CPR immediately. Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest, 100–120 times per minute, until help takes over or normal breathing returns. Don’t check for a pulse or give anything by mouth; prompt CPR can improve survival.
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Pithiya wants to shed ‘duplicate Ashwin’ tag: ‘After him, if there’s anyone, it’s me’
Mahesh Pithiya took his 100th First-Class wicket in his 25th match, helping Baroda beat Goa by an innings with a nine-wicket haul. Once labelled an “Ashwin impersonator” after training with Australia, the 24-year-old has built a strong red-ball record through hard work and hopes to establish himself as a contender to succeed R Ashwin. He also aims to help Baroda reach the Ranji Trophy knockouts.
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IRCTC announces digital audits to monitor food safety and hygiene on trains, at stations
IRCTC has partnered with the Quality Council of India to introduce third-party audits of its catering units on trains and at stations. Inspections will assess food preparation and storage, staff hygiene and medical fitness, protective equipment, and pest control. The initiative aims to strengthen food safety and hygiene monitoring and make vendors more accountable for meals served to passengers.
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‘How long will Mirabai alone keep winning medals?’ Sports minister asks federations
After India finished fourth at the Asian Games with 85 medals, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged federations to develop more elite athletes. Citing weightlifter Mirabai Chanu as the country’s only medallist in her sport, he called for more competitions, stronger training and support from sports psychologists and science experts.
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IIT Bombay asks students not to discuss caste, admission category, JEE ranks
IIT Bombay has issued guidelines discouraging questions about peers’ caste-linked backgrounds, admission categories and exam scores, warning that even curiosity-driven inquiries can foster bias. It also bans hateful or discriminatory messages across all platforms, with violations potentially punished severely, and urges students to connect through shared interests.
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When world champion Lanier found Kidambi Srikanth’s spinny net game ‘crazy’
Kidambi Srikanth pushed world champion Alex Lanier to three games in a Denmark Open pre-quarterfinal, ultimately losing 11-21, 21-15, 21-15. The 33-year-old’s spinning, deceptive net play unsettled Lanier and helped him lead 11-9 in the decider. Lanier then used his speed, defense and attacks from the back court to turn the match around.
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Salman Khan says he’ll take his secrets to grave, on past relationships: ‘Everyone forgets
On *Koffee With Karan* Season 9, Salman Khan said he would never permit a biopic about his life, which he wants to keep private. For hypothetical versions, he named David Dhawan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Sooraj Barjatya and Kabir Khan for different genres. He also called himself the wrong person to give relationship advice.
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‘Dodge the police, hold a dharna’: 27-year-old’s Jantar Mantar protest game goes viral
Amid the ongoing protests and detentions in Delhi, a new video game is offering a satirical take on the struggle to reach Jantar Mantar. Called ‘Jantar Mantar Chalo’, the game lets players experience the situation from either side of the barricades, choosing to join the protesters or play as the Delhi Police.
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CJP leaders in custody: Can entering public land amount to trespass?
CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were remanded to judicial custody for five days after allegedly entering the de-notified Jantar Mantar protest site by crossing locked gates. Police charged them with trespass. Under Section 329 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, criminal trespass requires entry onto property in another’s possession with intent to commit an offence or intimidate.
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Diabetes can create a ‘perfect storm’ for vascular damage
Diabetes can harm blood vessels and impair circulation, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, infections and limb problems—especially when blood sugar is poorly controlled. Warning signs include leg pain while walking, cold or numb feet, slow-healing wounds and skin changes.
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Kolkata painted roads row: Why are roads black, when can they be colourful safely?
West Bengal has ordered an inquiry after videos showed bikers skidding on Kolkata’s newly painted flyovers. Officials say anti-skid paint was used; reflectors were added and some paint scraped off as a precaution. Road safety depends on surface texture and tyre friction—not colour alone. Colored asphalt can be safer when pigment is incorporated into the road mix.
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Saif Ali Khan rents office space in Mumbai’s Andheri for Rs 2.73 crore annual rent
Saif Ali Khan has leased two commercial units at Kanakia Wall Street in Andheri East to Durva Fintech for five years, at a combined monthly rent of ₹22.76 lakh. The 5,692-sq-ft offices come with a ₹2.36-crore deposit, annual rent increases of 5% and a two-month fit-out period.
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Aurora Hindu temple shooting plot: Who is Alexandros Paporakis?
Alexandros Paporakis, a 19-year-old Taco Bell employee from Palatine in the US state of Illinois, has been charged after investigators uncovered an alleged plan for a mass shooting that may have targeted a Hindu temple in Aurora. Prosecutors allege that he expressed white supremacist views, shared a manifesto describing plans for mass violence and possessed weapons and tactical equipment.
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Nodirbek Abdusattorov says he skipped events in Israel and used to be a ‘Trumpist’
Uzbek chess star Nodirbek Abdusattorov said he has repeatedly refused tournament invitations in Israel, calling the decision a matter of principle. In a podcast interview after Uzbekistan’s Chess Olympiad victory, he also said he once favored Donald Trump, partly because of his promises to end wars, but now questions that view.
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Inside Mika Singh’s 100-acre farmhouse near Delhi
Mika Singh’s 100-acre farmhouse near Delhi and Gurugram employs more than 200 people and supports around 150 families; 50 workers live on the property. It includes farmland, horses, tractors, a camel, a helipad, a 24-hour Gurudwara, a temple and a private concert space. Singh showed Farah Khan the home, gardens and wood-fired outdoor kitchen, saying farming and other businesses operate there.
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Koffee with Karan 9: Treating Salman Khan as the Bigg Boss everywhere? It’s NOT done bro
Salman Khan kicked off Koffee with Karan solo on season 9, just like he did 13 years ago on season 4. That was his maiden appearance, and kudos must go to host Karan Johar for roping him in to combat the perception that the infamous chat show is Shah Rukh Khan’s territory. Salman returned for the 100th episode alongside brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.
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Bigg Boss 20: Gauahar Khan, Kamya Panjabi slam Qazi Touqeer following Nakul Dhull eviction
Content creator Nakul Dhull was evicted from Bigg Boss 20 after choking Kushal “Gullu” Tanwar during a fight sparked by Qazi Touqeer’s prank on Scout OP and subsequent boasting about it. Gauahar Khan and Kamya Panjabi criticised Qazi’s bragging. Mahhi Vij was praised by some for intervening but faced calls for eviction after hitting Nakul during the scuffle.
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Dietician explains which herb is a better addition to your diet
Curry leaves are a commonly eaten source of antioxidants and nutrients, while bitter neem leaves contain bioactive compounds associated with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Dietitian Kanikka Malhotra says the leaves may complement each other, but recommends using neem sparingly and in short cycles. Start with small amounts, wash thoroughly, monitor for side effects.
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SC order on train insurance: Who is eligible, and what compensation can you receive?
The Supreme Court ordered the Railway Board to offer optional travel insurance to passengers buying tickets at counters by October 27, warning that failure could prompt scrutiny of the Board’s fitness to remain in office. Insurance currently covers eligible Indian citizens with confirmed, partly confirmed or RAC e-tickets.
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Law student works for Blinkit, reveals Day 1 earnings: ‘A boon for people like me’
A law student has found a way to earn money alongside his studies by working as a part-time delivery partner for Blinkit. Kaval Desai recently shared his experience on X, revealing how much he made on his first day and why the gig works for him.
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Sonu Nigam’s Bengaluru concert sparks row: Pro-Kannada group seeks ban over past remarks
Although over a year has passed since playback singer Sonu Nigam courted controversy over certain remarks he made during a concert in Bengaluru, it appears that some aren't ready to let the matter go. Now, as he gears up for another concert in the city, the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike has stepped forward, urging the police to deny him permission for the event, alleging that he insulted Kannadigas.
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‘Life was exhausting’: Anupama on relationship trauma amid Dhruv Vikram rumours
Anupama Parameswaran said narcissistic abuse left her exhausted, disconnected from herself and close to quitting acting. After two unsuccessful therapy experiences, she began weekly sessions with a new therapist two months ago and describes her recovery as “Anupama 2.0.”
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Logitech begins making devices in India, says it was a ‘natural’ shift
Logitech announced Thursday it has taken steps to diversify its manufacturing beyond China to India, where the company has begun assembling personal work solutions products, such as mice. The Swiss peripherals company’s focus on manufacturing in India highlights its efforts to lessen the impact of the US duties and expand its presence in the world’s fastest-growing major economy.