90% disability couldn’t stop him: Auto driver’s son secures IIT Madras seat

Trending September 4, 2026

In 2025, 17-year-old J Santhosh missed a school trip to IIT Madras. A year later, Santhosh, who has had cerebral palsy and 90 per cent spinal muscular disability since birth, has secured admission to IIT Madras’s four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in Data Science and Applications. He earned his place after clearing the qualifying examination on his second attempt.

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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 37 min 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

Entertainment 34 min ago

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 26 min 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

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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 1 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 5 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 3 hr 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

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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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 3 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 46 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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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Wikipedia operator says OpenAI’s rogue agents possibly tied to data service disruption

Technology 6 hr ago

The Wikimedia Foundation, which operates online encyclopedia Wikipedia, said heavy traffic from OpenAI's rogue agents was possibly tied to a disruption that its data service experienced in May. In a ⁠blog post on Monday, Wikimedia said it could confirm "that we have discovered some activity by these 'rogue' OpenAI agents on Wikimedia platforms".

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The latest letter, signed by 25 companies, comes at a time when Chinese AI models are rapidly proliferating. (AI Image via OpenAI)

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Nvidia-backed Reflection unveils first AI model to take on Chinese open models

Technology 6 hr ago

Nvidia-backed Reflection AI debuted its first open-weight model named Beam on Monday, as the startup aims to compete with lower-cost Chinese models such as DeepSeek and Kimi in coding and agentic tasks. Reflection said Beam is competitive with Chinese AI ⁠startup Z.ai's GLM-5.2 and is closing in on Qwen3.8-Max on coding and agentic tasks.

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‘Left doesn’t fear or sell out’: Neha Bora at Jadavpur University

Cities 6 hr ago

After her release from police detention, AISA president Neha Bora accused the RSS and BJP of threatening democratic and secular freedoms on West Bengal campuses, and vowed to keep protesting violence. At a Left student convention at Jadavpur University, she also criticised the government, police, Election Commission and media.

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Under the proposed rules, social media apps would block older teenagers between midnight and 6 am unless they manually change the default settings.(Photo: Pexels)

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Meta, TikTok, X challenge UK watchdog over online safety data demands

Technology 6 hr ago

Meta, TikTok and X are challenging British regulator Ofcom over the amount of information it is demanding they provide under Britain's nascent online safety regime. The challenge is one of the first in relation to the 2023 Online Safety Act, which sets tougher standards for platforms such as TikTok, X and Meta's Facebook and Instagram.

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Trump approves firing squad execution for 2009 Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

World 6 hr ago

The Pentagon announced late on Monday that President Donald Trump has approved death by firing squad for Nidal Hasan, who was convicted for his role in the fatal 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell posted on X that the recommendation came directly from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who will set the timeline and venue for the execution.

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5 injured in accident on Pune-Mumbai Expressway’s Missing Link; traffic diverted

Cities 2 hr ago

A private bus collided with a container on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway’s Missing Link on Tuesday, injuring about five passengers. The Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway was closed, and traffic diverted through the Ghat section; Mumbai-to-Pune traffic was unaffected. Containers are prohibited on the route, and police said the container violated restrictions. An investigation is underway.

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Opposition presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in Brasilia, Brazil, Oct. 4. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

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Why a jailed ex-president’s son is leading Brazil election race, and the Trump factor

Explained 1 hr ago

Brazil’s presidential runoff will pit Senator Flávio Bolsonaro against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after neither won a first-round majority; reported vote shares are inconsistent. Jair Bolsonaro’s son has presented himself as a more moderate alternative, attracting conservative and wealthier voters. Donald Trump has backed the Bolsonaro family.

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Amid heat and pollution, BMC prunes gardens budget even as 200 wait for repairs

Cities 7 hr ago

Mumbai faces a ₹250-crore backlog of repairs and construction across about 200 gardens and open spaces, even as the BMC’s garden and tree budget has fallen 62% in three years to ₹68 crore. Officials may seek more funding, but critics warn that infrastructure spending is sidelining parks. The city has just 0.87 square metres of open space per person, far below recommended levels.

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Extreme heat puts pregnant women, newborns at greater risk: Survey

Health and Wellness 8 hr ago

A Wellcome survey of 1,000 healthcare professionals in five countries found that most had seen heat-related health effects in pregnant women or newborns, with many reporting increases over the past five years. Respondents cited pregnancy complications, restricted growth, newborn illness and barriers to care.

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Only 9% of Indians take public transport to work, buses key for women

Business 8 hr ago

India’s first household travel survey found that just 9% of workers mainly use public transport to commute, compared with 43% who use two-wheelers and 3% who use cars. Buses are the main mode for 21.7% of urban women travelling over 1 km to work, versus 6.9% of urban men. Urban commuters spend an average Rs 1,044 monthly, against Rs 612 in rural areas. The survey covered 20

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Best-selling novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies at 86

World 4 hr ago

British novelist Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, publisher HarperCollins announced. His thrillers, including *Kane & Abel*, sold over 300 million copies worldwide; his final novel, *Adam and Eve*, is due Tuesday. A former Conservative MP and deputy party chairman, Archer was jailed in 2001 for perjury and perverting the course of justice.

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Vijay and his fitness trainer Naresh Kumar

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‘Carries his own meals’: Trainer reveals Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s 4-meal diet

Lifestyle 10 hr ago

Trainer S Naresh Kumar, who worked with Vijay from *Master* to *Beast*, says the Tamil Nadu chief minister maintains a disciplined routine despite a demanding schedule. Vijay reportedly carries meals to political rallies, eating four balanced meals daily, with occasional biryani. His current workouts focus on cardio and indoor activities; he previously used strength training for action-film roles.

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durga puja pandal West Bengal salary October 2026

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5 Indian festivals worth travelling for: From Onam in Kerala to Durga Puja in Kolkata

Lifestyle 17 hr ago

Five Indian festivals offer immersive cultural experiences: Onam in Kerala features flower carpets, feasts and boat races; Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival celebrates tribal traditions; Pushkar’s fair blends camel trading and religious events; Gujarat’s Rann Utsav showcases Kutch’s crafts and music; and Kolkata’s Durga Puja is known for artistic pandals, cultural programmes and festive food.

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