Bengaluru whiz Tanvi Patri, is making expected progress and followed up her U15 Asian title with an U17 one, while still only 15. (BAI)

Badminton: Tanvi Patri wins U17 Asian title, ahead of Jr Worlds trial

Sports September 14, 2026

Bengaluru's Tanvi Patri, aged 15, has had a successful run in four badminton tournaments, including the U15 and U17 Asian Championships. Her coach, Sagar Chopda, attributes her progress to a focus on staying injury-free and getting stronger. Her academy-mate, Shaina Manimuthu, also aged 15, has impressed with her fitness and powerful smashes.

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Top 10 countries for retirement report and index 2026: Uruguay ranks No. 1

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Uruguay topped Global Citizen Solutions’ 2026 retirement index with a score of 99.90, ahead of Mauritius, Spain and Costa Rica. The index evaluates quality of life, mobility and citizenship, taxes, costs and investment, and administrative procedures.

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Janhvi Kapoor in a Baft-e-Hawa muslin sari with an ornate embellished blouse in Paris

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Baft-e-Hawa: Janhvi Kapoor turns heads in a 460-count Bengal muslin sari in Paris

Lifestyle 30 min ago

Janhvi Kapoor wore a 460-count, unbleached Bengal muslin sari by Pankaj S Heritage to the Business of Fashion gala in Paris. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the look paired the airy, historic textile with an ornate jewel-encrusted blouse. Experts said the contrast highlights the muslin’s craftsmanship while giving it a contemporary feel.

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What the 2026 Physics Nobel winner has done: Capturing messengers from space in ice

Explained 11 min ago

Francis Halzen won the 2026 Physics Nobel for leading the development of IceCube and helping discover high-energy neutrinos from space. These nearly massless, uncharged particles reveal information about cosmic events but are hard to detect. Halzen proposed using Antarctic ice to capture the faint light produced by rare neutrino collisions.

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Feeling fine after a heart attack? You could still have a serious blockage

Lifestyle 1 hr ago

Feeling well after a heart attack does not rule out a serious coronary blockage: symptoms may ease while artery narrowing remains or other blockages go unnoticed. Cardiologist Aseem Dhall says follow-up tests—such as ECGs, blood tests, echocardiograms, stress tests or angiography—help assess risk and guide treatment.

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Karl Deisseroth Nobel Prize video with kids

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Wins Nobel Prize, makes school sandwiches: Karl Deisseroth shares moment with children

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Stanford University professor Karl Deisseroth shared an emotional moment when he told his children that he had won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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Protests against Gyanesh Kumar: The 2006 corruption case that led to his removal from post

Explained 21 min ago

Keralam has ordered its Vigilance Bureau to reopen a stalled 2006 bribery probe involving Gyanesh Kumar, now India’s Chief Election Commissioner. The allegations reportedly stemmed from a suicide note by a Malaysian project manager linked to delays and unpaid bills on a World Bank-funded road project; the note was never made public. The move comes amid calls for Kumar’s resignation over SIR.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor legal challenge

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King Charles warns Andrew not to use royal funds in battle against police

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly been warned not to use money provided to him by King Charles from the monarch’s private funds to finance his legal challenge against Thames Valley police. This comes in the backdrop of the former Duke of York seeking to quash search warrants that led to his arrest earlier this year for his alleged role in sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein.

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New York Times features Tukaram Mundhe on front page as ‘food safety celebrity’

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The publication recently featured Mundhe on its front page, describing him as a “rockstar” and a “food safety celebrity”. It noted that “no business appears to escape Mundhe’s attention”, with the strapline, “Diners revere him, and owners fear him”.

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Jim Bakker death: The evangelist built a multi-million dollar empire with first wife Tammy Faye.

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Jim Bakker dies at 86: Televangelist lost his multi-million empire to sex scandal, crimes

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Infamous televangelist Jim Bakker has died at the age of 80. While his second wife Lori Bakker didn’t disclose the cause, she confirmed he was no more. “He was a pioneer of Christian television, but to me, he was my husband, my best friend, and the man I was honored to walk beside through so many seasons of life and ministry,” Lori said in a statement.

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Suraj Lama, whose momos shop was suspended by the FDA, was once a Bollywood celebrity driver.

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Sonakshi Sinha, Shahid Kapoor’s driver opened a momo shop, Tukaram Mundhe shut it down

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Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra Food & Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the licenses of eight more eateries on Monday, as part of its intense festival season encroachment drive. These outlets included the original Andheri West branch of Suraj Lama Momos, one of the most popular momo shops of Mumbai, the eponymous owner of which has an interesting Bollywood connection.

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Sanjay Dutt, 67, speaks about bond with daughter Trishala: ‘We had a disconnect’

Lifestyle 2 hr ago

Sanjay Dutt said he is proud of the growth of his daughter Trishala, 38, and described reconnecting with her after a period of estrangement linked to custody and other circumstances. Psychotherapist Delnna Rrajesh said parent-child separation can cause grief and lost everyday moments, even when love remains.

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KBC 18: Ayushmann apologises to Big B for calling him ‘budhau’

Entertainment 2 hr ago

Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana appeared on KBC 18 on October 5 to promote Udta Teer, winning Rs 12.5 lakh before choosing the correct answer about Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Their winnings will go to the Balashah Foundation and UNICEF India.

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The Amazon Great Indian Festival will start on October 8 at 12:00 am for all consumers. Amazon Prime members will have early access usually opening 24 hours before on October 7.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Deals on Plaud note-taker, Dreame Robot Vacuum, more

Technology 3 hr ago

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2026 starts October 8 at midnight, with Prime members getting early access from October 7. Deals include Plaud AI note-taking devices from Rs 13,990, smartphone offers with SBI card discounts and select flagship prices, and discounts on Dreame robot vacuums, stick vacuums and grooming products. Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed at Rs 84,900 and the Z Fold 7 at Rs 129,999.

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Freefall dating and risky relationship behaviour

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Freefall dating explained: Why some singles chase risky relationships for adrenaline rush

Lifestyle 3 hr ago

Freefall or voltage dating describes pursuing risky, emotionally intense relationships for the adrenaline rather than genuine compatibility. A psychologist warns that uncertainty and inconsistent affection can be mistaken for chemistry, while anxiety and repeated patterns may signal deeper issues. Seeking reassurance from AI or tarot can offer temporary certainty, should not be relied on solely.

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Sonu Nigam buys three office units for Rs 17 crore in Mumbai’s Andheri West

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Sonu Nigam bought three office units in Mumbai’s Andheri West for a combined Rs 17 crore. Registered on August 6, 2026, the units span 4,144 sq ft and include four basement parking spaces. The purchase follows earlier property deals in Karjat and Mumbai.

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2026: Best deals on smartphones, laptops

Technology 3 hr ago

Flipkart is gearing up for its annual Big Billion Days Sale 2026, which is set to commence for those with early access on October 8, 2026, while the main sale will open for everyone from October 9 onwards. The upcoming festive sale is expected to feature attractive promotional offers on a range of smartphones, televisions, laptops, and other electronic devices from a wide variety of brands.

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Sabeer Bhatia recalls Indian waiter lying flat on the floor to touch a Bollywood actress' feet once.

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‘Staff touched actress’ feet’: Sabeer Bhatia says ‘celeb worship’ shocked American guests

Entertainment 4 hr ago

Entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia recently shared an anecdote that highlights how deeply "celebrity worship" is embedded in Indian culture. Recalling a gathering he hosted at his home a few decades ago, he said that a Bollywood actress was among the attendees. Upon seeing her, one Indian waiter bowed down and even touched her feet, much to the shock of others, who were left wondering why he did that.

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The EU AI Act requires developers and providers of AI systems to ensure that content generated by AI is machine-readable. (Express Image)

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OpenAI is adding watermarks to ChatGPT text in the EU: Here’s what it means

Technology 4 hr ago

OpenAI will gradually offer eligible EU ChatGPT and Codex users an optional, invisible text watermark; developers worldwide can enable it for selected API models. The textGrain system embeds a statistical signal in word choices, but detection may be unreliable, particularly for short, edited text. A watermark cannot prove who wrote a text, whether it is accurate, or who is responsible.

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After losing 28 kilos, woman says she can ‘now wear the dresses I love’

Lifestyle 5 hr ago

Pavani Pichuka says losing 28 kg improved her confidence, energy and mental well-being, and made everyday tasks—including climbing stairs and playing with her daughter—easier. After a knee injury had discouraged her from exercising, her experience highlights that appropriate rehabilitation and gradual strength training can help people safely rebuild physical capacity.

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NYC Council hearing on AI risks: What Jacob Coxon, others told policymakers

Technology 5 hr ago

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who quit his job last month over concerns that AI could lead to human extinction by the end of the decade, reiterated those warnings in a hearing by the New York City Council on Monday, October 5. The hearing was held to discuss the risks that AI poses to humanity. Officials from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Meta also appeared before the Council.

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US President Donald Trump said he personally believes Iran was behind the foiled Flydubai attack, while Vice President JD Vance has expressed caution over evidence linking Tehran to the incident.

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Was Iran behind flydubai attack? Trump believes yes, Vance says no conclusive evidence

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Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have offered differing assessments of a possible Iranian link to the flydubai cockpit attack on the Indian pilot Smit Machchhar last week, with the US President saying he personally believes Tehran was involved, while the Vice President said he had seen no conclusive evidence.

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Actor Rachita Ram has shared her first social media post after a fan inappropriately pulled her cheek

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Rachita breaks silence after fan pulls her cheek on birthday: ‘May no evil eye fall on it’

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Days after facing non-consensual physical touching while meeting fans outside her home in Bengaluru, renowned Kannada actor Rachita Ram has finally broken her silence and shared a social media post. For those unfamiliar, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, on her birthday. Rachita Ram gained national attention with her chilling performance as the villainous Kalyani in Coolie (2025).

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly. (Express photo by Abhisek Saha)

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Sourav Ganguly announced as Delhi Capitals’ head coach

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Tuesday announced as head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals. Ganguly has been associated with the side since 2019, having first joined the franchise as an Advisor. Over the years, he has positions across the Capitals ecosystem, including Director of Cricket for both the men's and women's teams.

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Harmanpreet Kaur's last act as India captain was leading the side to their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal. (BCCI Photo)

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Stepping down as captain will boost Harmanpreet Kaur the match-winning batter

Sports 2 hr ago

When Harmanpreet Kaur ran back to complete the final catch of India’s 2025 World Cup triumph, there was something fitting about the image. The captain who had carried Indian women’s cricket through years of expectation was there at the finish, taking the catch that confirmed the moment India had waited for.

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Tamil Nadu bypolls put Vijay’s young government to an early test as voting picks up

India 5 hr ago

Voters in Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam and Dharapuram are deciding whether to re-elect former AIADMK legislators who defected to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK. The closely watched contests test support for TVK’s government and the party realignment since April; turnout topped 35% in both by late morning. Voting faced EVM disruptions and political disputes.

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Harmanpreet Kaur is just the third Indian captain to have won the ODI World Cup across men's and women's cricket. (AP File Photo)

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Haramanpreet Kaur resigns as India captain: Read World Cup-winner’s full statement here

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The first and only player to have led India to victory in the Women's World Cup, Harmanpreet is India's most succesfull captain in women's cricket and has established herself as one of the greatest cricketers of all time in the country's history.

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70s AI photo trend: 6 Gemini prompts to give your photos a retro Indian look

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The AI photo trend is once again taking social media users back several decades. Instead of adding a vintage filter to their pictures, users are turning ordinary photographs into detailed 1970s-style scenes using AI image-generation tools such as Google Gemini.

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Jeffrey Archer once accused Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl for stealing the plot of his book.

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When Jeffrey Archer called Bollywood ‘bunch of thieves’ for stealing his bestseller plots

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British author Jeffrey Archer, who wrote several bestselling novels, died at 86 on Monday. He died “suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions”, as per his publisher HarperCollins. He’s already completed Adam and Eve, touted as his final novel after a publishing career of 50 years. A fan of Indian author RK Narayan, he had a rather love-hate relationship with India.

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Naveen Patnaik’s BJD joins Opposition’s EC protest in key shift

India 5 hr ago

Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal joined Opposition protests in Delhi on Tuesday, sending leaders Manas Mangraj and Sulata Deo. Protesters marched to the Election Commission, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and the withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

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‘Royal Bengal Tiger’: How the animal got its title

Lifestyle 6 hr ago

The name “Bengal tiger” arose during British rule, when officials and naturalists documented tigers around Bengal. “Royal” reflected their striking appearance, cultural significance and popularity as prestigious trophies and gifts. Tigers remain adaptable: populations such as those in the Sundarbans and Ranthambore can differ in size, colour, diet and behaviour, without being separate kinds.

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Veteran actor Sivakumar on Suriya-Jyotika’s 4-year wait to marry: ‘She was from Mumbai’

Lifestyle 7 hr ago

Actor Sivakumar recalled that his son Suriya and daughter-in-law Jyotika waited four years for their families to accept their relationship before marrying; the couple recently marked 20 years together. Relationship coach Delnna Rrajesh explains how healthy waiting means staying committed while allowing time for dialogue. However, couples should also examine shared values and future expectations.

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‘Virat Kohli a superb mimic, done so many ads’: Rahul Dravid on cricketer who can be actor

Entertainment 36 min ago

Rahul Dravid suggested Virat Kohli could succeed on camera, praising his impressions and experience in numerous advertisements. Asked which cricketer might make a good Bollywood actor, Dravid recalled Kohli’s comic talent; the interviewer noted that his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, could offer advice.

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The organising committee had an official launch on Monday, just a few days after it had to hastily convene a new conference to explain the accidental leaking ahead of schedule, the 2032 organizing committee held an official launch on Monday. (Brisbane Olympics organising committee)

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2032 Olympic emblem officially revealed after it was leaked

Sports 6 hr ago

Days after an explainer video inadvertently going live resulted in emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics getting leaked, the organisers have now officially unveiled it. The cockatoo has come out as the winner for the emblem, prevailing over the kangaroo and Koala.

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Multiple groups, moving crowds: Why CEC protest became a challenge for Delhi Police

Cities 6 hr ago

Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar spread across central Delhi despite prohibitory orders. Police denied permission, fortified roads, deployed large forces and filed more than nine FIRs. After women journalists reported harassment, police required visible credentials and safe, unobstructed reporting.

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Sonos Play review: A premium portable speaker that sounds superb

Technology 7 hr ago

Sonos Play is a very different beast: designed to be mobile, but at the same time it can be part of your home entertainment system if you live within Sonos’ ecosystem. With a brand-new Sonos 27 operating system, a redone app and the Play portable speaker, they complement each other, and I tested them over several weeks.

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The SC reprimanded actor Rajpal Yadav in connection with a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases.

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‘Your place is in jail’: SC slams Rajpal Yadav as he fails to deposit Rs 2 crore

Entertainment 7 hr ago

Tearing into Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav for failing to deposit Rs 2 crore with its registry despite multiple orders in connection with a long-running series of cheque bounce cases, the Supreme Court reportedly stated, “This arrogance needs to be put in its right place.” The court’s sharp reaction came after Rajpal failed to comply with the “last opportunity” it had granted him on September 15.

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GST process reforms pin hope on data, tech to ensure compliance

Business 7 hr ago

The GST Council will consider reforms to make the tax system more predictable over the next five to six years. Proposals include ending officers’ arrest powers, raising the prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore, easing sentences and withholding notices for disputes below Rs 10,000—including pending cases.

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Harmanpreet Kaur of India during the 5th T20I match between India and Sri Lanka at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India, on December 30, 2025. (CREIMAS for BCCI)

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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain in all formats

Sports 6 hr ago

Harmanpreet Kaur, the only Indian captain to have won the Women's World Cup, announced on Tuesday that she has stepped down from the role with immediate effect. Harmanpreet made the announcement in a lengthy post on her Instagram account.

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Usha Vance stumbles while carrying baby son off chopper; video goes viral

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US Vice President J D Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, had a brief scare while stepping off a helicopter in Maryland Monday, appearing to lose her balance as she descended the stairs with her nine-week-old son strapped to her chest.

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Nearly 1/3rd of electors in Delhi issued SIR notices now verified

Cities 7 hr ago

Delhi has verified about 31% of the 33.1 lakh voters issued notices during the electoral-roll revision, with 10.28 lakh cases disposed of by Tuesday—up sharply from 4.01 lakh a week earlier. Officials credit home visits, document uploads, extra staff and portal changes that allow some cases to be cleared without hearings.

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Shobhinaw Satyaa visits Kainchi Dham after the success of Hanuman Ansh.

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Hanuman Ansh team performs aarti at Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham, film earns Rs 424 cr

Entertainment 8 hr ago

The team of Vishal Chaturvedi’s blockbuster devotional film Hanuman Ansh has paid a visit to Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand in order to offer their prayers to Neem Karoli Baba, the revered spiritual guru whose life their film is based on. However, their visit comes a day after the director urged devotees to exercise caution and avoid visiting the site amid reports of overcrowding.

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Gold Rate Today, October 6: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai…

India 8 hr ago

Gold prices in India fell on October 6, 2026: 24-carat gold was Rs 14,902 per gram, 22-carat Rs 13,660 and 18-carat Rs 11,177. Rates varied by city, with Delhi and several other cities reporting slightly higher prices. The article also cites escalating West Asian conflict, diplomatic tensions and disruption to US-Iran maritime talks as factors driving energy concerns.

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Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat

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After sexual harassment complaint, Delhi cop’s additional charge withheld

Cities 20 min ago

Delhi government has withdrawn ACP Vivek Bhagat’s temporary Additional DCP charge after he was accused of sexually harassing a journalist during an October 3 protest. Bhagat requested the change pending investigation. The government said the posting was a temporary, non-financial arrangement approved before the allegations emerged; the other 11 officers will retain their charges.

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Anti-CEC protests escalate in Delhi: Opposition MPs call for march

Cities 3 hr ago

Delhi Police tightened security ahead of an INDIA bloc march from Parliament to the Election Commission, where MPs will demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and reversal of the Special Intensive Revision. More than five paramilitary companies are deployed, and prohibitory orders remain in force.

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Parents arrested for repeated rape, sexual abuse of minor daughter in Gujarat

Cities 8 hr ago

Police in Gujarat’s Kutch district arrested a couple accused of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing their minor daughter during the second half of September. The girl escaped to a relative’s home and called emergency services after an earlier attempt was thwarted.

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Experts explain what consumers should do after consuming a recalled batch of cumin powder and how to check packaged spices.

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FSSAI orders recall of Everest cumin powder: What to do if you have used affected batch

Lifestyle 9 hr ago

FSSAI ordered Everest Food Products to recall batch E080668761 of pre-packed cumin powder after tests found azoxystrobin and thiamethoxam residues above permitted limits. The warning concerns this batch, not all packaged cumin. Experts advise stopping use without panicking after accidental consumption; seek medical advice for persistent symptoms or substantial exposure. Click here for more details

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Salman Khan recently hosted BJYM's PM Sai Prasad and his wife Rukmini Chowdary for dinner.

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Salman Khan hosts BJP youth leader at Mumbai home: ‘Touched by your warmth, simplicity’

Entertainment 8 hr ago

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently hosted Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) national treasurer PM Sai Prasad and his wife, Rukmini Chowdary. Sai himself shared a video of them with Salman at his home in Mumbai on social media. BJYM is the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On the occasion, Sai and Rukmini also presented Salman with a bouquet as a token of gratitude.

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Noida mall theft video: Woman allegedly caught stealing ghee, refined oil

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A video showing a woman being stopped by security at a Noida mall after she was allegedly caught with grocery items in her bag has gone viral on social media.

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Sooryavanshi is yet to play a senior international match in India. (BCCI Photo)

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How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is challenged by Morne Morkel when he is left out of playing XI

Sports 9 hr ago

There have been moments in his fledgling international career when it has looked clear that he remains in early stages of his development despite his immense talent and India bowling coach Morne Morkel has said that he likes to challenge Sooryavanshi regardless of whether he is playing or not.

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A thick heart? When my patient’s perfect lifestyle wasn’t the whole story

Health and Wellness 9 hr ago

Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) is an inherited condition that thickens the heart muscle and can restrict blood flow. Symptoms—including breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness and fainting—may be subtle or mistaken for stress.

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