‘Unease factor’ in Congress-Samajwadi Party ties ahead of UP polls: Who is Imran Masood

Political Pulse October 4, 2026

Congress’s appointment of Imran Masood as Uttar Pradesh unit working president has unsettled some Samajwadi Party leaders, who suspect it is meant to pressure the SP into finalising an alliance early and conceding more seats, including Muslim-majority constituencies. The parties publicly downplay tensions, but Saharanpur seat-sharing could prove contentious.

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5 Indian destinations to visit in the off-season for fewer crowds and better deals

Lifestyle 26 min ago

Off-season travel can mean fewer crowds and lower rates, though savings vary by dates, property and booking platform. Goa and Kerala are quieter during monsoon; Coorg and Udaipur offer greener landscapes but may face rain-related disruptions. Rajasthan’s April–June lull can bring better hotel availability, but extreme heat requires careful planning.

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Sanjay Dutt opened up about his relationship with his daughter Trishala and how his now-wife Maanayata.

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Sanjay Dutt first saw wife Maanayata when she was in a pram: ‘I’m 20 years older than her’

Entertainment 1 hr ago

In a recent interview, Sanjay Dutt opened up about his family life, particularly his relationship with Trishala, his daughter from his first marriage to late actor Richa Sharma. He also revealed how he met his third and current wife, entrepreneur and former actor Maanayata Dutt, and how she has always offered him relentless support. The couple tied the knot in 2008. They are parents to twins.

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Japanese concept of Ma in marriage and the importance of personal space

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‘Ma’: The Japanese philosophy that says healthy marriages need personal space

Lifestyle 2 hr ago

The Japanese concept of *Ma*—intentional space within a relationship—can help married partners preserve their individuality and return to each other refreshed. Personal time, separate interests and pauses during tense conversations can be healthy, says counselling psychologist Athul Raj, if partners reconnect and address unresolved issues.

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Nimrat Kaur says she found ‘no closure’ after her father’s assassination

Lifestyle 1 hr ago

Actor Nimrat Kaur says she has found no closure since her father, Indian Army Major Bhupender Singh, was kidnapped and assassinated in Kashmir in 1994. He was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra. Psychotherapist Delnna Rrajesh says grief has no fixed timeline or tidy ending

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra and MPC members at a press conference on its Monetary Policy announcement and repo rate hike from 5.25% to 5.50%, (RBI/ANI Video Grab)

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How RBI’s rate hike turns homeownership dream into bigger debt burden

Explained 2 hr ago

The RBI’s first repo-rate hike since February 2023 could add about Rs 780 to the monthly EMI on a Rs 50 lakh, 20-year home loan and nearly Rs 1.88 lakh in total interest. Higher rates may also extend loan tenures and reduce buyers’ borrowing capacity, hitting first-time purchasers hardest. The RBI shifted to a “calibrated tightening” stance, raised its FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%

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Hamas calculus, Israel’s gamble: How October 7 reshaped the region, 3 years on

Explained 3 hr ago

The October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Hamas sought to challenge Israel’s blockade, secure prisoner releases and counter the fading regional focus on Palestinian statehood, while exploiting Israel’s domestic crisis.

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Nani has confirmed that the Chiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela project will take time to hit floors

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Nani confirms Chiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela film is not happening anytime soon

Entertainment 3 hr ago

Nani says Chiranjeevi and director Srikanth Odela’s planned film is not close to filming. Odela’s *The Paradise* ran longer than expected, while Chiranjeevi must first complete other committed projects; the team has yet to discuss the collaboration in detail. Announced in August 2025 as ChiruOdela, the film will be presented by Nani and produced by SLV Cinemas with Unanimous Productions.

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Vidyut Jammwal sits still for 16 minutes as tears roll down his face: ‘You need to stop’

Lifestyle 3 hr ago

Vidyut Jammwal drew attention at the *Street Fighter* trailer launch by meditating motionless for 16 minutes, prompting him to urge young people to pause and “stay still.” Psychotherapist Delnna Rrajesh says stillness can help people notice impulses without automatically acting on them, while meditation cultivates awareness of inner experience.

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Gukesh’s coach Gajewski: ‘Good for him to be reminded he can play really well’

Sports 4 hr ago

World champion D Gukesh rebounded at the Chess Olympiad, scoring seven wins and three draws in his first 10 games before losing his final-round match. Coach Grzegorz Gajewski said the result was a confidence boost, though Gukesh’s chess was “good but not great”; he praised the player’s mental strength and more relaxed routines.

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Punjab Kings teammate decodes change in Iyer’s hitting technique

Sports 8 hr ago

Shreyas Iyer’s century powered India to an eight-wicket win over West Indies, reaching their target of 172 in 14.4 overs. Yuzvendra Chahal said Iyer now varies his angles and times the ball rather than relying on power, making him difficult to contain. Sunil Gavaskar praised Iyer’s reading of the bowlers.

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Despite huge fan demand for Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, Karan Johar has confirmed that no cricketers will appear in Koffee With Karan Season 9.

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Karan Johar says ‘no cricketers’ amid demand for Virat Kohli on Koffee With Karan Season 9

Entertainment 4 hr ago

Ever since Karan Johar announced Koffee With Karan Season 9, social media has been abuzz with speculation about who all will show up as guests this time. Meanwhile, one section of netizens has been strongly demanding that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma be brought on as guests. Now, the producers of the show have unveiled a new teaser, categorically denying the presence of any cricketers this time.

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Account aggregator ‘interoperability’: What RBI’s move means for your asset statement

Explained 4 hr ago

The RBI has approved interoperability among financial account aggregators, paving the way for a single consolidated statement covering bank deposits and investments such as stocks, mutual funds and bonds. The measure, to be implemented by December 31, 2026, should simplify tracking assets and help lenders assess businesses using consented financial data. Loans and insurance policies are excluded.

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She was told she was ‘too old to drive’. She now drives an Audi and a truck

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For most of her life, Vidya Kaur built a career in education. The Jammu resident started out as a teacher and eventually became a school principal, spending more than four decades teaching and mentoring students. However, Kaur had always wanted to do one thing — learn to drive. She finally decided to pursue that dream at 59.

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After 'Yavanakathayil' went viral in Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Joshiy's shelved film Anna is set for revival.

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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit effect: Arvind Swamy-Sridevi’s shelved film to be revived

Entertainment 4 hr ago

Producer Tomichan Mulakuppadam has acquired the rights to Anna, a Malayalam film shelved in the 1990s, and plans to revive it through Mulakuppadam Films with a new team. Joshiy was to direct Arvind Swamy and Sridevi in the love story, but scheduling conflicts halted filming. Its eight recorded songs were released in 1995; "Yavanakathayil" recently gained attention through Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.

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32-year-old man with two stents says heart attacks know no age

Lifestyle 4 hr ago

A 32-year-old heart attack survivor urged people not to assume youth or fitness protects them from heart disease. A cardiologist endorsed regular checks of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, and at least one adult Lp(a) test, especially with a family history. He advised a balanced diet, 150 minutes of weekly moderate activity, adequate sleep and stress management.

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Indian-origin woman arrested in Canada after confrontation with pedestrian turns physical

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An Indian-origin woman was arrested in Calgary, Canada, after a confrontation with a pedestrian, who filmed the act on his phone and later circulated it online. The incident reportedly started when the vehicle carrying the woman allegedly failed to give way to a pedestrian crossing the road. The man began filming the encounter on his phone, after which the situation appeared to escalate.

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026: What this year’s winners have done, why it matters

Explained 4 hr ago

Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries that explain how small imbalances between mirror-image molecules can grow. Kagan identified non-linear effects that amplify asymmetry; Soai demonstrated autocatalysis, in which a reaction produces a catalyst that makes more of itself. Their work sheds light on why life favors one molecular form.

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WHO issues first guidelines on childhood obesity: No weight loss drugs for kids under 10

Health and Wellness 27 min ago

For the first time, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday released guidelines on management of obesity in children and adolescents, strongly recommending against use of any weight loss drugs or surgery in children below the age of nine and only in very select cases in adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19.

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Inside Jisshu Sengupta’s 4-Storey Kolkata Home

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Inside Jisshu Sengupta’s 4-storey Lake Gardens home

Lifestyle 5 hr ago

After years of renting, Bengali actor Jisshu Sengupta bought a four-storey bungalow in Kolkata’s Lake Gardens in 2012. His wife, Nilaanjana, designed most of the home, with wooden furnishings, greenery and muted colours. Highlights include a rustic bar, a private gym, a terrace den for work and friends, and a corner dedicated to late filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh.

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Gautam Gambhir lauds Ajit Agarkar: ‘3 ICC trophies…testimony of your conviction’

Sports 9 hr ago

Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as BCCI chief selector ended Tuesday, and the board has invited applications for a successor. His stint brought major success—including India’s 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy titles—but also criticism for difficult decisions, including phasing out senior players.

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World Bank ranks India among top 10 in AI readiness

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The World Bank ranks India among the 10 emerging markets best prepared for AI, citing its technical workforce, IT sector and digital public infrastructure. AI could raise productivity and improve public services, with lower estimated job-displacement risks than in advanced economies, though long-term effects remain uncertain.

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The neurowellness vocabulary may be different, but many of the practices behind it have been around for generations.

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Yoga, exercise, sleep: Why old health practices are being rebranded as ‘neurowellness’

Lifestyle 6 hr ago

Neurowellness, a loosely defined wellness-industry term, reflects growing concern about sleep, attention, stress and mental exhaustion. Experts say familiar practices such as meditation, exercise, breathwork, nature and social connection are being reframed around brain and nervous-system health. The goal is not constant calm, but resilience and recovery.

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Rajpal Yadav has agreed to sell his ancestral property to pay his dues in a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases.

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‘Lost Rs 250 cr in 13 years’: Rajpal Yadav to SC, hints at film on cheque-bounce cases

Entertainment 7 hr ago

In a relief for Rajpal Yadav, the Supreme Court accepted his proposal to pay his dues in a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases by selling off his ancestral property. The court gave him a breather after he produced demand drafts worth Rs 1.15 crore, as mandated by its last order. Pointing out that it isn't satisfied with his conduct, the court said that it was only giving him breathing time.

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Pilot Indian Capt. Smit Machchhar was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing. (Israel's Foreign Ministry via AP)

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Flydubai wants back in Tel Aviv after midair attack on Indian captain; Israel refuses

World 5 hr ago

Flydubai has sought permission to resume flights to Israel a week after an Omani co-pilot attacked Indian captain Smit Machchhar in the cockpit of flight FZ1073 on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, but Transportation Minister Miri Regev has so far declined the request, Channel 13 reported on Wednesday.

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Bihar MLA conviction: When can a legislator be disqualified and seat declared vacant?

Explained 7 hr ago

The Delhi High Court suspended Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh’s four-year sentence but did not stay his conviction, so his disqualification remains in force. Despite this, the Bihar Assembly has not declared his seat vacant more than three months later. The seat became vacant upon disqualification; the Assembly secretariat typically records the change, while the Speaker has no general role.

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‘Anushka was in the stands, Virat Kohli hit 160’: Ravi Shastri recalls their dating days

Entertainment 7 hr ago

Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri will appear on the latest episode of *The Great Indian Kapil Show*. Shastri recalls Virat Kohli scoring 160 while Anushka Sharma watched from the stands, arguing players benefit from having partners’ support during matches. The episode also features comedy sketches by Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek and Sunil Grover, and streams on Netflix Saturday at 8 pm.

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Mahatma Gandhi spinning the charkha, a symbol of Swadeshi, self-reliance and resistance to British rule (Wikimedia Commons)

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Why does a university in Gujarat celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on Oct 7?

Explained 7 hr ago

Gujarat Vidyapith marked Gandhi’s birthday on October 7 according to the Vikram Samvat calendar, continuing its 90-year-old tradition of calling it “Rentiya Baras”—a day Gandhi wanted dedicated to the spinning wheel. The university sent volunteers and students to 351 Ahmedabad municipal schools to demonstrate charkha spinning.

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Man weighing 144 kg loses over 60 kilos: What transformation may mean for his health

Lifestyle 7 hr ago

Niraj Jha says he lost more than 60 kg, going from 144 kg to 79 kg, and that the journey changed him beyond his physical appearance. Dietitian Garima Goyal notes that substantial weight loss may improve health and mobility, but outcomes depend on individual circumstances.

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Gurgaon woman spends 50% of salary on rent to live close to work: ‘Saving my peace’

Trending 8 hr ago

A Gurgaon woman has explained why she is willing to spend more than half her salary on rent to live just a four-minute walk from her workplace, saying the arrangement gives her something she values more than the money she could save—time, energy, and peace of mind.

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Nani admits his team could've done a better job of The Paradise.

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‘We rushed things’: Nani on why The Paradise, his Rs 150-cr film, got polarised reviews

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Srikanth Odela’s period action film The Paradise scored the biggest opening of Nani’s 18-year career, and also emerged as his first film to earn over Rs 100 crore at the domestic box office. However, the actor recently responded to the polarizing reviews and reactions to the film, admitting that if his team had more time during post-production, they could’ve turned in a better product.

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Ajay Devgn says Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 is "most suited" for the Malayalam audience.

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Ajay Devgn doesn’t rule out Drishyam 4, says Mohanlal film most suited for their audience

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Abhishek Pathak’s Bollywood crime thriller Drishyam 3 took a different route from Jeetu Joseph’s Malayalam counterpart, which released earlier this year, marking a departure from the previous two instalments of the franchise. That risk seems to have paid off, with the Ajay Devgn-starrer now crossing Rs 340 crore at the worldwide box office.

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Ex-Indian Government adviser elected as Harvard Kennedy School’s VP

Education 4 hr ago

Pratyush Prabhakar, an Edward S. Mason Fellow pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School, has been elected vice-president for academic affairs in the student government. A former adviser to India’s railways minister, he has also worked with the Ministry of Education and founded two organisations.

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83-year-old Lonavala man held for ‘shooting dead’ grandson over property dispute

Cities 9 hr ago

Lonavala police arrested 83-year-old Motiram Marathe for allegedly shooting dead his 33-year-old grandson, lawyer Abhay Marathe, during a property dispute at the family’s Bhushi village hotel. Police said the family initially claimed the gun fired accidentally, but inconsistencies led investigators to suspect a cover-up.

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Two heads, one body: Rare turtle hatchling found on Cape Cod

Lifestyle 8 hr ago

Researchers monitoring diamondback terrapins on Cape Cod discovered a hatchling with two heads, a rare developmental condition called bicephaly. It is the third such terrapin found there in five years, prompting questions about development in the monitored population. The hatchling shares a body and organs, which may make survival difficult; the condition does not represent a separate species.

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‘Tried to kidnap me’: Nagaland woman pulled towards car by 3 men at Delhi 5-star hotel

Cities 9 hr ago

Delhi Police bound down three men accused of harassing a Nagaland woman and pulling her toward their Mercedes outside a five-star Chanakyapuri hotel around 3:15 a.m. Sunday. Her friends intervened, and the men allegedly attacked them with hockey sticks and punches before fleeing. Police traced the accused using the car’s registration number and are reviewing CCTV footage and medical reports.

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Alia Bhatt enjoys Mallorca getaway with BFF Akansha Ranjan, watch

Entertainment 9 hr ago

Alia Bhatt enjoys a relaxing Mallorca vacation with Akansha Ranjan and friends, sharing glimpses of beach days, yacht rides and her holiday looks.

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Teja Sajja to host The Traitors Telugu featuring 20 contestants

Entertainment 9 hr ago

Teja Sajja will host the Telugu edition of Prime Video’s *The Traitors*, expected to premiere October 15. Twenty celebrities will compete for a prize of up to Rs 1 crore in a game marked by suspicion, conflict and shifting alliances. It is the platform’s second regional-language adaptation after the Hindi version hosted by Karan Johar.

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‘Only rate hike or pause ahead’: RBI Governor rules out rate cut in near-term

Business 9 hr ago

The RBI raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and shifted its stance to “calibrated tightening,” signalling that near-term rate cuts are off the table and another hike remains possible.

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have opened up about the importance of expressing love in a relationship.

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Vijay Deverakonda says Rashmika Mandanna tells him ‘I love you’ 10-15 times a day

Lifestyle 10 hr ago

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna discussed their relationship on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, with Vijay saying Rashmika reminds him to express his love, not just feel it. An expert explains that verbal affection can ease uncertainty and help couples stay connected when backed by actions. The pair also described frequent physical touch as part of everyday life.

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How ‘Hanuman Ansh’ turned Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham into a crowded, littered hotspot

Trending 9 hr ago

Kainchi Dham, the Uttarakhand ashram associated with Neem Karoli Baba, has seen a sharp rise in attention in recent months, with the site drawing larger crowds following the success of the film Hanuman Ansh. The surge has prompted concern among locals, with influencer Aishwarya Kandpal speaking out about the growing crowds, traffic, litter, and social media activity around the ashram.

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visit their guru Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan

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Virat Kohli refutes claim he visited Pemanand Ji Maharaj for Rs 5 cr: ‘Out of deep faith’

Entertainment 6 hr ago

Virat Kohli has rejected as “false, baseless and factually incorrect” an allegation that he was paid Rs 5 crore for his first visit to Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. His spokesperson said Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma visit out of faith and urged media outlets to verify claims. The allegation was made by Dinesh Sharma after disciple Rasik Dulari’s death; the investigation into her death is ongoing.

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‘Can a fatty liver return to its normal size?’

Lifestyle 11 hr ago

Fatty liver often improves with early intervention, including sustainable weight loss, a balanced diet, exercise and control of metabolic conditions. Losing around 5% of body weight may reduce liver fat. Recovery depends on disease severity; advanced scarring may limit reversibility. Improvement can begin within weeks or months, but liver size alone is not diagnostic.

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Karan Patel Tej Pratap Yadav exit Rise and Fall 2

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Rise And Fall 2: Karan Patel, Tej Pratap Yadav exit Virender Sehwag’s show

Entertainment 11 hr ago

Four contestants have left Prime Video’s *Rise and Fall 2*, which began streaming on September 26. Karan Patel exited on medical grounds after tests indicated he was unfit to continue; Tej Pratap Yadav left due to political and legal commitments. Earlier, Siwet Tomar was removed after a physical altercation, while Anish Bhagat was evicted after receiving the fewest votes.

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Airtel has launched new postpaid plans with free international roaming.

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Free international roaming on new Airtel postpaid plans: Check prices and benefits

Technology 10 hr ago

Airtel’s postpaid plans launch October 8, 2026, priced from ₹499 to ₹1,799 monthly, with family options for up to five SIMs. They include unlimited data and calls, spam and fraud protection, and entertainment subscriptions. Each SIM also gets one free international roaming trip annually, with a five-day pack offering 5GB of data, 60 call minutes and SMS benefits.

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Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra announce second pregnancy: ‘Blessed once again’

Entertainment 11 hr ago

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced their second pregnancy on Wednesday. They welcomed their daughter, Saraayah, in 2025.

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Gold Rate Today, October 7: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai…

India 12 hr ago

On October 7, 2026, Indian retail gold prices fell from the previous day: 24-carat gold was ₹14,957 per gram, 22-carat ₹13,710 and 18-carat ₹11,218. In contrast, MCX December gold and silver futures rose 0.50% and 0.62%, with gold reclaiming ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams.

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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Review: The Sennheiser Momentum 5 combines a more compact carrying case with the signature sound and comfort of the Momentum series. (Image: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)

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Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Audiophile sound that now packs lighter

Technology 10 hr ago

Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 combines a more compact case and comfortable fit with wired connectivity, noise cancellation and customisable app controls. In listening tests, it delivered controlled bass, convincing stereo imaging, spacious detail and clear highs. The reviewer says its sound makes it a standout for music lovers, but at Rs 39,990 it is an expensive purchase and not for everyone.

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Hanuman Ansh box office collection day 61: Neem Karoli Baba biopic earns just Rs 20 lakh less than Sidharth Malhotra's The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest.

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Hanuman Ansh earns just Rs 20 lakh less than The Vvaan on 9th Tuesday

Entertainment 12 hr ago

Vishal Chaturvedi’s devotional film Hanuman Ansh, which features Shobhinaw Satyaa as revered spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, continues to hold its own in front of new releases even in its ninth week at the domestic box office. While its daily earnings pale in comparison to Ajay Devgn-starrer crime thriller Drishyam 3, it’s on the verge of surpassing The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest.

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‘Going to hurt a lot’: Tears flow as Messi makes his final Argentina appearance

Trending 12 hr ago

Lionel Messi was seen in tears as he travelled to Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium for his final appearance for the Argentina national team as thousands of fans gathered along the streets to bid farewell to their captain.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was apologetic for abruptly leaving the Portugal but remained critical of coach Jorge Jesus's actions. (AP Photo)

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Ronaldo defers Portugal retirement, seeks ‘punishment’ for walkout

Sports 13 hr ago

Cristiano Ronaldo will continue playing for Portugal after serving his suspension, but apologised for abruptly leaving the team’s Nations League camp. In a lengthy statement, he accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking their agreement twice: first by not playing him against Norway, then by failing to present their agreed account to the media.

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