India's first Vande Bharat freight train tested at 145 kmph over WCR (Image: WCR/Enhanced using AI)

Vande Bharat freight train begins trial run on Ahmedabad-Mumbai route

India September 12, 2026

The country's first Vande Bharat freight train, developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), is undergoing trials on Western Railway (WR) between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central. The 16-coach train is equipped with modern features and reached a speed of 145 kmph during its trial run on the WCR zone.

Read Full Article

Swipe up for next shorts

2 / 51

Ankit Bawne: Maharashtra batter who, 19 years on, still believes India will call

Sports 4 hr ago

Ankit Bawne, 34, marked his 25th First-Class century with an unbeaten 105 for Maharashtra against Services, helping them reach 287/5 on day one. After a poor previous season, he said he had set out to prove himself and remains driven to play for India, despite nearly 20 years in domestic cricket.

Read Full Article

Swipe up for next shorts

Swara Bhasker motherhood postpartum depression

3 / 51

Swara Bhasker on why she didn’t try to lose weight after childbirth: ‘I’m a housewife now’

Lifestyle 4 hr ago

Ahead of *Rise and Fall* season 2, Swara Bhasker said becoming a mother in 2023 triggered an identity crisis and what she believes were postpartum depressive episodes. She struggled to leave home and balance motherhood with her former career-focused self.

Read Full Article

Swipe up for next shorts

4 / 51

Flash floods in Nepal again: Warning bells for Himalaya, lessons for India

Explained -319 min ago

A sudden debris-laden flood swept through settlements along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River on October 11, damaging infrastructure. Its cause remains uncertain; officials cited a possible landslide-dammed stream breach, while experts said a glacial outburst or ice-and-rock avalanche was also possible. Warming, unstable slopes and intense rainfall can heighten such risks.

Read Full Article

Arshdeep Singh of India celebrates the wicket of Shai Hope of West Indies during the 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, India on October 11, 2026.

5 / 51

Arshdeep Singh takes 3 as India defeat West Indies, take 2-1 lead in series

Sports 4 hr ago

India beat West Indies by 14 runs in Indore to take a 2-1 series lead, with two matches remaining. Abhishek Sharma’s 69 off 30 balls and a rapid 108-run stand with Ishan Kishan (37) propelled India to 223, but middle-order errors and run-outs left them all out. Naman Dhir dismissed Pooran and Hetmyer, while Arshdeep Singh took three wickets as India defended the total.

Read Full Article

6 / 51

How to give your home a fresh look for under Rs 5,000

Lifestyle 5 hr ago

With a ₹5,000 budget, small kitchen upgrades can make a home feel more polished without a major makeover. Cumin Co. co-founders Niharika Joshi and Udit Lekhi recommend choosing durable, attractive essentials—such as a handcrafted chopping board, knife set or enamel cast-iron cookware—that serve practical purposes while doubling as decor.

Read Full Article

People gather outside a metro station on the road to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10.

7 / 51

One Indian killed in Riyadh attack: What are Saudi Arabia’s options?

Explained 5 hr ago

An attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport complex killed 12 people, including an Indian and a US citizen, and injured more than 300. Saudi Arabia blamed Yemen’s Houthis and launched an offensive; the Houthis have seized territory and previously targeted Saudi airports and energy infrastructure. Riyadh is seeking air-defence support from several countries.

Read Full Article

Udhayveer Sidhu (Left) with twin brother Vijayveer Sidhu.

8 / 51

Sidhu’s arc: From watching idol Reitz on a loop, to beating him

Sports 5 hr ago

Udhayveer Sidhu won his first senior international gold, beating childhood idol Christian Reitz in the 10m air pistol final at the Cairo World Cup. After falling to sixth early, he rallied to edge Reitz by 0.3 points. The Mansa-born shooter and twin brother Vijayveer have pushed and advised each other since childhood; both rose through junior ranks after their father’s death in 2017.

Read Full Article

9 / 51

Power bank catches fire on Indigo flight: What causes this, how to avoid risks

Explained 4 hr ago

An IndiGo flight made an emergency landing in Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank caught fire and filled the cabin with smoke; a similar incident occurred in May. Battery defects, damage, overcharging and overheating can cause fires. Indian rules generally permit power banks in cabin baggage but not checked luggage.

Read Full Article

10 / 51

Aloo paratha, ghee and saag: Saina Nehwal reveals the desi diet that fuels her

Lifestyle 6 hr ago

Saina Nehwal says her diet still features Haryana-style favourites, including aloo parathas, saag, rajma, kadhi and chole with rice, along with milk and ghee. She credits her mother’s cooking and says intensive training helped her burn off the energy.

Read Full Article

11 / 51

IND vs WI: Tilak Varma suffers brain fade moment, gets run out in bizarre manner

Sports 6 hr ago

Tilak Varma was run out for 28 in bizarre fashion in the third T20I after mistaking Axar Patel’s shot for a boundary and failing to return to his crease. Abhishek Sharma’s 69 off 30 balls helped India make 223 all out. West Indies chose to bowl after winning the toss, and the five-match series was level at 1-1.

Read Full Article

12 / 51

Ranji wrap: Shami’s four-fer puts Bengal on top; runs elude Jaiswal & Rahul

Sports 6 hr ago

Mohammed Shami took 4/30 for Bengal against Delhi, strengthening his case for an India return. Mumbai reached 249/5 despite Yashasvi Jaiswal’s duck, with Siddhesh Lad unbeaten on 80. Ravichandran Smaran’s 126 rescued Karnataka after senior batters struggled, while Jammu & Kashmir bowled Madhya Pradesh out for 196.

Read Full Article

Rajasthan's Karan Lamba hit an unbeaten 103 runs off 135 balls on Day 1. (Special arrangement)

13 / 51

Ranji Trophy: Karan Lamba, Rohan Rajbhar put Rajasthan in command against Tamil Nadu

Sports 6 hr ago

On Ranji Trophy debut, 20-year-old Rohan Rajbhar scored 95 and Karan Lamba made an unbeaten 103, leading Rajasthan to 286 for four against Tamil Nadu on Day 1. The pair added 125 for the third wicket before Saravana Kumar dismissed Rajbhar; Lamba and Mahipal Lomror then rebuilt Rajasthan’s advantage.

Read Full Article

14 / 51

15,000 steps a day, yet osteopenia: What walking may be missing

Lifestyle 7 hr ago

Walking supports cardiovascular health and mobility, but may not provide enough resistance to maintain bone and muscle strength as bone density declines after 40. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ashish Phadnis recommends combining walks with strength, balance and flexibility exercises, such as squats, step-ups and resistance-band work. H

Read Full Article

Abhishek Sharma of India plays a shot during the 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, India on October 11, 2026.

15 / 51

Abhishek Sharma breaks another record, pips former skipper Suryakumar Yadav

Sports 7 hr ago

Abhishek Sharma became the fastest player to score 2,000 T20I runs by balls faced, reaching the milestone in 1,024 deliveries during the third T20I against West Indies in Indore. He surpassed Suryakumar Yadav’s record of 1,164 balls. The report also notes Sharma’s records for the fastest Indian T20I century and fastest 100 sixes.

Read Full Article

16 / 51

Sanjay Dutt’s NYC-style glass walls show why floor-to-ceiling windows never fade

Lifestyle 8 hr ago

Sanjay Dutt shared a birthday photograph with daughter Trishala, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking New York. Designer Imran Khan says the windows bring in natural light, make rooms feel larger and connect interiors to outdoor views.

Read Full Article

Chevittorma review: The Dileesh Pothan-Pauly Valsan starrer is a haunting, atmospheric drama.

17 / 51

Chevittorma review: Dileesh Pothan film turns deathbed into battleground of ego, sins

Entertainment 10 hr ago

Director Leo Thaddeus’ atmospheric drama Chevittorma, which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival 2026, follows a terminally ill landlord and the prayer whisperer trying to reconcile his family and guide him towards death. It explores how patriarchy, childhood trauma and male ego pass between generations. Dileesh Pothan and Pauly Valsan earn praise for their restrained performances.

Read Full Article

18 / 51

‘India should go past managing Shivam Dube…’: Varun Aaron

Sports 8 hr ago

Varun Aaron urged India to reconsider Shivam Dube after he conceded 30 runs in two overs and made seven in the third game, saying the all-rounder must improve his bowling despite receiving a long opportunity.

Read Full Article

19 / 51

How the Election Commission was set up, how it got 3 members in 1993

Explained 8 hr ago

Established on January 25, 1950, the Election Commission of India conducts elections for Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President. After briefly expanding in 1989 and reverting to one member, it became a three-member body again in 1993 amid disputes over the Chief Election Commissioner’s independence. All members now have equal decision-making powers.

Read Full Article

20 / 51

Palestinian elections postponed again: What it means, what happened last time

Explained 8 hr ago

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed legislative and presidential elections to September 11, 2027, citing Israeli restrictions, security concerns and humanitarian challenges in the Palestinian territories. The decision delays the polls originally scheduled for November 2026 and extends the wait for national elections last held in 2005-06.

Read Full Article

Aishwarya Lekshmi explains why she's kept away from Instagram.

21 / 51

Aishwarya Lekshmi quit Instagram due to ‘AI edits’: ‘Was done with it’

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Long before Jr NTR defended his Devara: Part 1 co-star Janhvi Kapoor over AI-generated edits of their song “Chutamalle”, Aishwarya Lekshmi had taken a firm stand against similar AI-generated content featuring her, stepping away from Instagram over a year ago. She told SCREEN, “I really don’t like that because there’ll be some picture I put, that’ll be taken as the backdrop of their AI edits.”

Read Full Article

22 / 51

Why a tighter watch or shoe could signal a complication after cancer treatment

Lifestyle 9 hr ago

Lymphedema is lasting swelling from lymph-fluid buildup after cancer treatment damages or removes lymph nodes or vessels. It can develop months or years later, especially after extensive node removal or combined surgery and radiation. Report swelling, heaviness, tightness or aching promptly.

Read Full Article

23 / 51

What is Malaika Arora’s rodeo-style workout? Experts decode its benefits

Lifestyle 10 hr ago

Malaika Arora’s horseback, rodeo-style workout challenges balance, coordination, core control and lower-body stability. Coaches say rodeo-inspired training can also build strength, mobility and endurance, but it is not an established fitness discipline and should not be attempted simply because it looks novel.

Read Full Article

Smriti Mandhana plays a shot against Hong Kong, China in the Asia Cup. (Credit: ACC)

24 / 51

Smriti Mandhana named celebrity advocate by UNICEF India

Sports 10 hr ago

Newly appointed India captain Smriti Mandhana has been named a UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate on International Day of the Girl. She will support initiatives promoting adolescent girls’ health, well-being, education and leadership. Sachin Tendulkar welcomed her appointment.

Read Full Article

25 / 51

JPMorgan clinches top spot again: See 10 banks leading AI race in 2026

Trending 10 hr ago

JPMorgan Chase retained the top spot in Evident’s October 2026 AI Index, leading all four capability pillars and reporting the most AI outcomes. Capital One and Royal Bank of Canada ranked second and third. The index, based on public data, also placed CommBank, Wells Fargo, UBS, Bank of America, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and TD Bank in the top 10.

Read Full Article

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was called-up in India's T20I side for New Zealand tour. (Sportzpics)

26 / 51

‘Hard work has paid off’: Suresh Raina on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India comeback

Sports 10 hr ago

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand tour after nearly four years away. Suresh Raina praised the 36-year-old’s discipline and hard work. His strong IPL form—48 wickets in 30 matches across Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s consecutive title-winning seasons—bolsters an Indian attack that has struggled without Jasprit Bumrah, especially in the powerplay.

Read Full Article

27 / 51

19-year-old raises $10 mn for AI startup after 15 universities reject him

Trending 10 hr ago

American entrepreneur Zach Yadegari, who made headlines after revealing that 15 of the 18 universities he applied to had rejected him, has raised $10 million for his latest artificial intelligence startup, Persona, at just 19.

Read Full Article

From Brie-style Gulmarg to Gruyère-inspired Yeoor, meet the three award-winning Indian cheeses gifted by PM Modi to Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

28 / 51

Gulmarg, Yeoor, Konark: The Indian cheeses featured in PM Modi’s gift to Swiss President

Lifestyle 11 hr ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted three award-winning cheeses from Mumbai-based Eleftheria Cheese—Gulmarg, Konark and Yeoor—to Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi on October 5, alongside bilateral talks on transport and infrastructure.

Read Full Article

29 / 51

Crested ibis: How the endangered bird is making a comeback in Japan

Lifestyle 12 hr ago

Japan released nine endangered crested ibises in Nakanoto, Ishikawa Prefecture, the second release on Honshu in nearly half a century. The effort aims to re-establish the species beyond Sado Island, where about 500 birds now live. Once extinct in Japan’s wild, the ibis recovered through captive breeding using birds from China.

Read Full Article

30 / 51

Ekta Kapoor says 2008 was the worst year of her career: ‘I made a lot of mistakes’

Entertainment 12 hr ago

Ekta Kapoor described 2008 as the worst year of her career, with professional setbacks and online criticism affecting her mental health. She said the experience taught her to document agreements, value collaborators, build relationships and remain humble. Kapoor called the COVID years her toughest mentally and said she is developing a film adaptation of *Naagin* alongside other projects.

Read Full Article

The new jersey features lotus flowers and mandala art and New Zealand are expected to wear them during the ODI series next month. (New Zealand Cricket Website)

31 / 51

Why New Zealand has released special jerseys ahead of India’s tour

Sports 12 hr ago

New Zealand Cricket has announced the release of a “limited-edition Kotahitanga ODI shirt” ahead of India’s tour of the country. India embark on a full tour of New Zealand in October and November this year which will comprise of five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.

Read Full Article

32 / 51

Honey trap scams: Warning signs and how to stay safe online

Technology 12 hr ago

A new online friendship can seem harmless. A few messages can turn into regular conversations, then phone calls and video calls. But when an unknown person deliberately builds emotional or romantic intimacy online and later uses private information, photographs or videos to threaten and extort the victim, it can become a honey-trap cyber fraud.

Read Full Article

Hanuman Ansh actor Shobhinaw Satyaa lauds Captain Smit Machchhar.

33 / 51

‘Made us realize power of Hanuman Chalisa’: Hanuman Ansh actor lauds Smit Machchhar

Entertainment 13 hr ago

Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa, who plays spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba in Vishal Chaturvedi’s blockbuster devotional film Hanuman Ansh, has lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for reinstating faith in Hanuman Chalisa following his heroic act of bravery during a midair incident. The pilot had earlier told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that chanting the Lord Hanuman prayer served as his source of strength.

Read Full Article

Kiara Advani's vacation pics with Sidharth Malhotra, daughter Saraayah

34 / 51

Kiara Advani offers rare look at daughter Saraayah on family getaway, see photos

Entertainment 12 hr ago

Soon-to-be second-time mom Kiara Advani’s latest vacation photo dump featuring glimpses of daughter Saraayah has left fans emotional.

Read Full Article

35 / 51

Founder of free run club in New York City makes $640,000 in a year

Trending 13 hr ago

Owen Akhibi’s New York fitness group, Peak and Pace, generated $640,000 in 2025 revenue, mostly from ticketed parties, while its runs remain free. Founded in 2024 to build community, the club has expanded to hikes and ski trips and attracted 30,000 attendees last year. It operates at a 15% profit margin, which Akhibi reinvests in the business.

Read Full Article

36 / 51

The Ambanis celebrate Devi Shakti and Indian craft at Swadesh’s first anniversary

Lifestyle 13 hr ago

Nita Ambani hosted a celebration marking Swadesh’s first anniversary and the start of Navratri, honouring Indian crafts and master artisans. The event drew the Ambani family and Bollywood guests in festive traditional attire: Nita wore a wine-red Banarasi sari, while Radhika, Shloka and Isha chose, respectively, a gold sari, a colourful sharara and a Radha-Krishna-embroidered lehenga.

Read Full Article

37 / 51

Egg has 6g protein and almost no fibre: 5 foods that give you both

Lifestyle 16 hr ago

Eggs provide about 6g of protein and virtually no fibre, while cooked lentils, edamame and chickpeas offer roughly 14–18g of protein and 8–15g of fibre per cup. Quinoa and oats with seeds are other options. Dietitian Ginni Kalra recommends adding these staples to meals, not treating them as exact egg replacements: eggs contain all essential amino acids, while plant proteins may need pairing.

Read Full Article

Aditi Rao Hyadari can be platonic friends with exes

38 / 51

Aditi Rao Hydari says she can be ‘platonic friends’ with an ex

Lifestyle 14 hr ago

Aditi Rao Hydari says exes can remain platonic friends, though experts caution that past intimacy may still trigger insecurity and emotional responses in current relationships. As per some psychologists, such friendships are more likely when romance grew from longstanding friendship or little emotional investment was involved. They recommend agreed boundaries. Avoid comparisons, private meetings.

Read Full Article

39 / 51

Tiger mauls man to death at UK wildlife park; disturbing video goes viral

Trending 14 hr ago

A man was mauled to death by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England, prompting a police investigation. A video purportedly showing the man inside the enclosure shortly before the attack has circulated on social media.

Read Full Article

40 / 51

Jailer 2 advance booking: Rajinikanth film earns over Rs 22 cr days before release

Entertainment 14 hr ago

Nelson Dilipkumar’s action thriller Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, has generated massive buzz ahead of its worldwide release on October 15. The sequel to their 2023 blockbuster has already collected over Rs 22 crore at the global box office through its advance booking, which hasn’t even opened completely in India so far.

Read Full Article

41 / 51

CJP protest: Imran Khan recreates ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’ moment after being detained

Trending 14 hr ago

Imran Khan relived a memorable moment from his 2008 debut film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, after being detained by Mumbai Police during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Read Full Article

Kangana Ranaut has called people participating in the CJP protests "anti-national forces".

42 / 51

Kangana Ranaut says ‘anti-national forces’ exposed in CJP protests after police crackdown

Entertainment 15 hr ago

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has called those participating in the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party protests across the country “anti-national forces”. The protests are demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, an issue that came up following an Indian Express investigation.

Read Full Article

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal fell cheaply on the opening day of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. (BCCI)

43 / 51

India Test batters flop on opening day of Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season

Sports 16 hr ago

The 2026–27 Ranji Trophy opened Sunday at 18 venues, with India batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul dismissed cheaply for Mumbai and Karnataka. Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar and Washington Sundar are also competing. The Arunachal Pradesh–Nagaland Plate match was cancelled because a legal dispute has left Arunachal unable to field a team.

Read Full Article

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, right, leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

44 / 51

Vinicius scores, goal disallowed and then shown red card for pulling opponent’s hair

Sports 16 hr ago

It was a roller coaster night for Real Madrid in their 1-0 win over Villareal on Saturday in La Liga. Their star player Vinicius Jr was sent off for pulling the hair of an opponent but the moments leading up to the red card being shown is what has dominated the headlines since.

Read Full Article

45 / 51

Bigg Boss 20: Wamiqa Gabbi praises Qazi Touqeer, singer wins Rs 5 lakhs

Entertainment 16 hr ago

Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi Touqeer was praised by guest Wamiqa Gabbi, who said he had been her favourite since the season began and commended his patience, positivity and songs. He also won the show’s Flipkart Fashion Icon title and Rs 5 lakh, which he dedicated to his wife. After battling dengue, Qazi continued participating; his team denied rumours he would leave the show.

Read Full Article

46 / 51

Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: The health upgrade that finally eases battery anxiety

Technology 17 hr ago

The Ultra 4 has no new design elements this time and looks exactly like its predecessor. That is, until you flip it over. On the back, there are now more electrodes and sensors than on earlier models. The redesigned ECG electrodes and optical sensors improve measurement accuracy and enable new features, such as heart-rate updates every five seconds with a two-minute heart-rate history.

Read Full Article

Imran Khan, Lekha Washington, and Zayn Marie released hours after being detained by Mumbai Police.

47 / 51

Imran Khan, Lekha Washington, Zayn Marie released after Mumbai protest detention

Entertainment 17 hr ago

Hours after being detained by Mumbai Police on Saturday, actors Imran Khan, Lekha Washington, and Zayn Marie were released. The trio, who were part of the Cockroach Janata Party protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, were among many who congregated outside August Kranti Maidan to hold a demonstration.

Read Full Article

48 / 51

Watch Nikita Dutta row her way to a fitter body: ‘July was for eating’

Lifestyle 17 hr ago

Nikita Dutta shared a rowing workout as she returned to exercise after summer. A physiotherapist says rowing works the whole body and can improve cardiovascular fitness, posture and everyday endurance while placing relatively little stress on the knees. Beginners should progress gradually, maintain proper form and consult a professional if they have chronic back pain, a hernia or recent surgery.

Read Full Article

Bigg Boss 20 Neha Dhupia Salman Khan Manish Goel

49 / 51

Neha Dhupia lauds Salman Khan’s stand against paparazzi; Manish Goel enters as wildcard

Entertainment 17 hr ago

On Bigg Boss 20, Neha Dhupia thanked Salman Khan for condemning paparazzi who take unwanted photos of actresses, saying his influence helps the issue reach a wider audience. Salman said some paparazzi had continued despite his warning and promised action when people ignore requests not to take certain shots. The episode also introduced actor Manish Goel as the season’s first wildcard contestant.

Read Full Article

50 / 51

Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Rashmika Mandanna attend Ambanis’ ‘Devi Shakti’ event

Entertainment 17 hr ago

Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon, Aamir Khan, Rashmika Mandanna and other Bollywood celebrities joined Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani for the ‘Devi Shakti’ celebration at Swadesh Eros in Mumbai.

Read Full Article

Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram’s Sector 56. (File Photo)

51 / 51

Gurugram Police releases YouTuber Dhruv Rathee from detention

Cities 16 hr ago

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who was detained from Gurugram ahead of the the Cockroach Janata Party protest, was released in the wee hours by Gurugram Police on Sunday. Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday ahead of the proposed protest at Janata Party.

Read Full Article