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Mumbai, India, Oct 31, 2025 (AFP) - India's stunning World Cup semi-final win over Australia was described Friday as the greatest day in the history of women's cricket in the country, with Jemimah Rodrigues hailed for her "innings of a lifetime". Batter Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 as the hosts chased down a record 339 in Mumbai on Thursday to oust reigning seven-time champions Australia in Mumbai. India face South Africa in the final at the same venue on Sunday as both teams attempt to win t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Superstar Salman Khan has been hosting the reality show 'Bigg Boss' for well over a decade. He is obviously being paid a handsome amount. Recent reports suggested that Salman is getting around Rs 150 to 200 crore for hosting season 19 of the show. In an interview with India Today, producer Rishi Negi of Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India said Salman is worth every penny he is being offered for the show. "This contract is between him and JioHotstar, so I am not privy to that. But wha ...Read More >
Kolkata: Naser Khan, who, along with his friends, was convicted of the gang rape of a woman in a moving car in 2012 and was released from jail in 2020, more than a year before the end of his 10-year term because of "good behaviour", was accused of molestation, assault, wrongful restraint and criminal intimidation following a bar brawl in a Bypass nightclub on Sunday. Khan, however, claimed he was innocent. "I was not at the club, I was at home when the incident happened with my nephew. I am a ch ...Read More >
Kolkata: A woman alleged that she was assaulted and molested by a group of men inside a nightclub located within a five-star hotel in Kolkata. Police said that the alleged incident took place in the early hours of October 26 and that an investigation is underway. However, no arrests have been made so far, according to a report by PTI. The complainant, accompanied by her husband, brother and friends, was inside the nightclub when an argument broke out with another group, leading to a violent con ...Read More >
Actor Ajith Kumar recently embarked on a spiritual trip with his wife Shalini and son Aadvik Kumar. As his wife shared pictures of his visit to a Kerala temple on social media, fans noticed a tattoo on his chest for the first time, sparking social media buzz. In the series of pictures that Shalini shared on her social media, the family was seen soaking in the beauty of the temple and its rituals. While the first picture shows her applying tikka on Ajith's forehead, the next one has the three se ...Read More >
Asian Championship bronze medalist Rohini Kalam was found dead at her home in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Initial police findings suggest suicide, though no note was found. Her sister reported Rohini was under considerable job-related stress and facing pressure from her school's faculty and principal. Rohini Kalam, a bronze medalist at the 8th Asian Championship in Abu Dhabi and a Jujitsu martial arts coach, was found dead at her home in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. According to local reports, the 28-year ...Read More >
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said he was 'very, very sad' to hear about the Indore molestation case of two Australian women cricketers who are here for the 2025 World Cup. He said it was a 'heinous incident', hoping that the perpetrator was 'punished severely' with significant prison time. Two Australian women cricketers were followed and one molested by a man in the capital of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday morning. The incident occurred near Khajrana Road when the players were walking to a ...Read More >
Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit's '100 Days' (1991) continues to be one of the most iconic horror movies even today. Amid its popularity, the classic will now be adapted as a web show by its original producer, Jay Mehta. Sources exclusively told India Today that the show will feature Abhishek Kumaarr and Srishti Singh in the lead roles. While the shoot for the series is almost complete, it will launch sometime by the end of the year. As per sources, the series will be streamed on Amazon MX Pla ...Read More >
According to PTI, the accident occurred around 1:30 am on October 4 when three people on a motorcycle were on their way to a hospital. The incident was also caught on CCTV. A car allegedly driven by Kannada actress and former Bigg Boss contestant Divya Suresh was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Bengaluru's Byatarayanapura area, leaving one woman seriously injured. According to PTI, the accident occurred around 1:30 am on October 4 when three people on a motorcycle were on their way to a ...Read More >
Singer-actor Rishabh Tandon, known as Faqeer, has reportedly passed away from a sudden heart attack on October 21, 2025. Tandon, who had a decade-long break from music to care for his family, returned in 2020. He was married to his Russian wife, Olesya Nedobegova, whom he met while she was working as a line producer on his digital series. Rishabh Tandon, singer-actor popularly known as Faqeer, has reportedly died after suffering a sudden heart attack, media reports suggest. Tandon, who was also ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood musician and composer Sachin Sanghvi was arrested on alleged sexual assault charges on Friday and then released on bail. Part of the music duo Sachin-Jigar, his arrest followed a complaint by a 29-year-old woman. Sanghvi is known for his hit songs in 'Stree 2', 'Bhediya', Param Sundari and the recently released "Thamma". The complainant claimed that he sexually assaulted her after initially contacting her in February 2024. She alleged that she came in contact with the singer ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 22: Gold prices on Wednesday, October 22, witnessed a dip after recording a historic rally earlier this month, as investors booked profits ahead of key US inflation data due later this week. MCX data showed gold futures for December delivery trading at INR 1,28,000 per 10 grams, down INR 271 or 0.21% from the previous close, while silver futures fell to INR 1,50,000 per kilogram. The recent pullback follows gold's all-time high of USD 4,381.21 per ounce, reflecting market caution ...Read More >
Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer has passed away at the age of 68. He was widely recognized for his portrayal of Karna in the epic television series Mahabharat. Dheer also left a lasting impression with his role in the Zee Horror Show episode 'Dastak'. Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, best remembered for his iconic role as Karna in B.R. Chopra's epic television series Mahabharat, has passed away at the age of 68. As reported by ANI, while the exact cause of his death remains unclear, media sources suggest ...Read More >
The controversy began in September over the company's collaboration with London-based Pakistani Instagram influencer Alishba Khalid, who had previously mocked India's Operation Sindoor as a "cowardly act." Several social media users called out the company for partnering with Khalid as a promoter during the inauguration of their showroom in London. The posts allegedly called the jewellery brand a "sympathiser of Pakistan". According to news agency PTI, Malabar Gold & Diamonds had moved the high ...Read More >
The exclusion of seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami from India's set-up, particularly the ODI squad set to engage in a three-match series against Australia, has been questioned by former South Africa batter AB de Villiers. Shami had finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker from the Indian camp along with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 earlier this year. Despite that he seems to be facing an unclear future. His exclusion from the ODI setup raises serious questio ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp critique against the RJD for choosing Osama Shahab, the son of infamous gangster Mohammad Shahabuddin, as its candidate. In his address, he expressed his belief that the NDA is poised for a remarkable win in Bihar's elections, commending Nitish Kumar's administration for restoring order and reducing emigration. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took a swipe at the opposition RJD for giving a ticket to late gangster-turned-politician Mohammad ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani and her show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' reboot is winning hearts, just like it did 25 years ago. Tulsi Virani (played by Smriti), the favourite bahu of television viewers, recently opened up on the comparisons between her show and Rupali Ganguly-starrer 'Anupamaa' and said she doesn't see the new show as a competition. "I don't (look at them as competition)... So when somebody gets to number 30 in terms of TRPs, then you can be our competiti ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has protested the demolition of the Manipur Rajbari (Redlands Building) at Laitumkhrah, Shillong. It called it "an act of historical insensitivity" that has deeply wounded the collective sentiment of the Manipuri people. The Rajbari, the ex-residence of Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh and the site where the 1949 Merger Agreement of Manipur with India was signed, was dismantled under the "Infrastructure Development of Heritage Compl ...Read More >
Renowned hair stylist Jawed Habib and his family are facing over 20 cases for allegedly duping people of Rs 5-7 crores. Victims were reportedly misled into investing in Follicle Global Company (FLC) with promises of high returns, with over 150 individuals losing lakhs. Police are urging more victims to come forward. Renowned hair stylist Jawed Habib has been registered for over 20 cases under the case of duping people for Rs 5-7 crores, PTI reported on Wednesday. "Javed Habib, his wife, son ha ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who shot himself dead at his home in Chandigarh on October 7, left behind an eight-page suicide note, alleging "continued caste-based discrimination, professional humiliation, and administrative persecution" by his senior officers. On Wednesday, Kumra's wife Amneet P Kumar (IAS), wrote a letter to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. In the letter, Amneet alleged that no FIR has been filed against the officials mentioned in her husband' ...Read More >
Siliguri, West Bengal: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday visited BJP MP Khagen Murmu at a private hospital in Siliguri, where he is undergoing treatment after being assaulted during his visit to flood and landslide-affected areas in Nagarkata, north Bengal. A visual from PTI showed Banerjee entering the hospital and meeting Murmu, the MP from Maldaha Uttar, as she enquired about his condition. The visit comes at a time of heightened political tensions between the Trinamool C ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government is looking at options of restructuring public sector giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to improve its efficiency and speed up delivery of orders to the armed forces. The process to forge a roadmap has begun, with the focus being on improving the current structure and the options include creation of independent entities focused on different aspects of aeronautical manufacturing. Sources said that an external consulting group, hired for the task by the government ...Read More >
New Delhi: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has issued an apology to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the controversial scenes that followed the Asia Cup final on Sunday, September 28. According to India Today, Naqvi took more conciliatory approach during the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting after the controversy, which saw him deny the Indian team the chance to celebrate their triumph with the trophy on the field. According to sources, Naqvi conveyed his regret to the BCCI, ac ...Read More >
New Delhi: A chilling international dimension has surfaced in the Delhi molestation case involving Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, as leaked chats reveal that the former head of a Delhi management institute allegedly tried to traffic women to a "Dubai sheikh." Investigators examining his phone discovered messages where Saraswati, also known as Swami Parthasarathy, asked one of his students, "A Sheikh from Dubai is looking for a sex partner. Do you have any good friends?" When the student replied ...Read More >
Karur tragedy: DMK MP Kanimozhi urges political parties to prioritise safety, support grieving families, and ensure accountability for lives lost. DMK MP Kanimozhi stressed the need for political leaders to prioritise public safety and support grieving families in the aftermath of the Karur stampede during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay's rally, which claimed 41 lives. She called for accountability and criticised the politicisation of the incident. "A leader of a party leaving the spot f ...Read More >
New Delhi: Now that the Mig-21s are history, how soon before the Indian Air Force starts receiving the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) it ordered from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)? Officials have told India Today that the first two aircraft will be delivered in October. The fourth General Electric (GE) F-404 engine for the Tejas Mk1A is also expected to arrive soon, they said. HAL received the third engine earlier in September. "HAL has received the third GE-404 engine for LCA Mk ...Read More >
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay's deliberate late entry at the public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday has been blamed for the horrible stampede that killed 41 people. However, the FIR has not named the popular star of Tamil film industry, founder of TVK party with ambitions of winning next year's Assembly elections. Criminal cases have been initiated against three party leaders -- district secretary Mathiyazhagan, state general secretary Bushi Anand and state joint secretary CTR Nirmal ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on the Tilak Varma's heroics against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, saying the middle-order batter made "every ball count for something". India suffered major blows in the powerplay as their top-order batters- Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav- walked back to the dugout, leaving the team in distress. Then, Varma rose to the occasion under immense pressure with an unbeaten 69 and guided India to a five-wi ...Read More >
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