Varsha Usgaonkar mourn’s Nana Patekar’s demise: ‘If he had gotten the necessary medical help during that time, he would still be with us today’ |

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Varsha Usgaonkar mourn’s Nana Patekar’s demise: ‘If he had gotten the necessary medical help during that time, he would still be with us today’ Varsha Usgaonkar has expressed her grief over the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. In a recent conversation, she said she believes timely medical help could have saved him, and she … Read more

Ajinkya Rahane, Ganguly play tennis-ball cricket with Britain’s Prince WIlliam outside Buckingham Palace | Cricket News

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Britain’s Prince William joins cricket stars for an informal game on The Mall, in London, Britain, October 13, 2026. Ajinkya Rahane in slips watches Prince William in action Britain’s Prince William turned The Mall, the famous London road leading to Buckingham Palace, into a temporary cricket pitch on Tuesday. He invited several current and former … Read more

India remains top Russian crude buyer in September despite 29% fall in imports since July

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Russia is expanding its energy partnership with India across oil, gas and nuclear power projects. NEW DELHI: India remained the world’s largest destination for Russian crude oil in September, although imports fell nearly 29 per cent from July levels as Chinese refiners stepped up purchases and tightened the availability of Russian supplies, according to ship-tracking … Read more

Ukraine war: Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield?

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Starlink satellites operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX provide high-speed internet – something modern war relies heavily on. Kyiv has adopted it as a vital battlefield communications tool and also uses it in drone warfare. Using Starlink, Ukrainian drones are able to maintain stronger connections with operators over longer distances than conventional radio networks and are … Read more

Russell Brand a ‘voracious’ sexual predator, U.K. prosecution says at trial – National

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Russell Brand was described in a London court Wednesday as a “ruthless” sexual predator by U.K. prosecutors during opening statements of a court case where he is accused of rape and other sex crimes against six women. The 51-year-old actor, comedian and podcast host has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts … Read more

‘We need to get bloody better’: South Africa warned after first Test defeat to Australia | Cricket News

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South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder, right, leaves the field following his dismissal on day five of the first cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Durban, South Africa, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo) South Africa coach Shukri Conrad has ruled out making drastic changes after his team’s 214-run defeat to Australia in the … Read more

‘Not benefiting anyone’: Traders urge Rahul to rethink SIR protests amid festive season, cite business losses

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Trade bodies say road blockades and disruptions are keeping customers away and hurting sales during the crucial Dussehra-Diwali and wedding season. NEW DELHI: Traders’ associations have urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to reconsider the ongoing protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and issues concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that … Read more

Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced

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Charity Brain Tumour Research said the disease was the cancer most likely to kill patients under 40 in the UK. They said charities made up more than 75% of the total national investment in brain tumour research, with the government funding sitting at 25%. Following the announcement, chief executive Dan Knowles thanked Goodburn for his … Read more

US stocks fall as inflation accelerates; S&P 500 drops 1.1%, Nasdaq slides 1.6%

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Investors also weighed the risks and potential returns of heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Wall Street stocks fell on Wednesday as hotter-than-expected US inflation data pushed Treasury yields higher, adding to concerns about borrowing costs even as major banks assessed the opportunities and risks associated with the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom.The S&P 500 … Read more

GloRilla’s Sister Explains Change of Heart

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Victoria Woods, also known as Brorilla, is apologizing to her sister, GloRilla, after months of publicly criticizing the Memphis rapper for allegedly failing to financially support their family. This time, Woods is admitting that experiencing similar financial demands has given her a different perspective on her sister’s situation. Video During a recent livestream, Woods acknowledged … Read more

Abhishek Sharma scripts history, breaks Suryakumar Yadav’s record for most T20I sixes in a calendar year | Cricket News

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Abhishek Sharma set a new record for the most sixes by a batter representing a full-member nation in T20 internationals in a calendar year during India’s fourth T20I against the West Indies in Hyderabad on Wednesday.The Indian opener hit his 69th six of 2026, going past former India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s record of 68, which … Read more

He inherited land from mother, redeveloped home & received Rs 75 lakh from builder; taxman denied capital gains exemption, but ITAT Delhi gives relief, ruling multiple floors can qualify as one house

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Under the 2018 redevelopment agreement, the man received Rs 75 lakh and declared the capital gains arising from the transaction. (Image for representative purpose only) You give your house for redevelopment to a builder and get money from the builder and some floors. You claim long-term capital gains exemption, but the tax department sends you … Read more

Six Kings Slam featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic postponed after deadly Saudi Arabia attacks

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The Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition event in Saudi Arabia – featuring Grand Slam champions Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev – has been postponed following a series of deadly attacks on host city Riyadh. Alcaraz, Djokovic and Zverev were set to travel to the Saudi capital for a three-day event starting on 21 … Read more

Shai Hope scripts history, surpasses Chris Gayle in major T20I milestone for West Indies | Cricket News

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Shai Hope creates history Shai Hope continued his remarkable run in T20 internationals by becoming the first West Indies batter to register three centuries in the format, powering the visitors to a formidable 247/3 against India in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday.The West Indies captain struck an unbeaten 102 off 50 deliveries, reaching … Read more

India Wholesale Price Index: India’s WPI inflation surges to record high of 11.39% in September on higher food, fuel prices

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Wholesale inflation rises to 11.39% in September as food, fuel costs climb (representative image) India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation surged to a series-high of 11.39% in September, up from 9.92% in August, driven by rising prices of food, manufactured items, and fuel and power, government data showed on Wednesday.Inflation in the food index rose … Read more

Lisandro Martinez interview: Jason Wilcox again the target in latest Man Utd falling-out

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Firstly, it must be pointed out Wilcox is going nowhere. United sources say the 55-year-old is not in any danger of losing his job. The club’s recruitment department is working on potential targets for January given it is accepted the strategy of not signing left-back competition for Luke Shaw and striking support for Benjamin Sesko … Read more

Ranabaali: Vijay Deverakonda calls Rashmika Mandanna his ‘favourite co-star’ as they reunite for ‘Ranabaali’; says working with her ‘feels like home’ | Telugu Movie News

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Actor Vijay Deverakonda shared a heartfelt message for his wife and co-star Rashmika Mandanna at the pre-release event of their upcoming film ‘Ranabaali’ on Tuesday. Ahead of the film’s release on Friday, the actor called her his favourite co-star, adding that working with Rashmika feels like home.During the event, Vijay Deverakonda praised Rashmika’s growth as … Read more

‘There are a few things we need to work on’: Smriti Mandhana flags India’s T20I improvement areas ahead of Women’s Champions Trophy | Cricket News

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India women’s cricket team captain Smriti Mandhana wants to use the upcoming six-match series against Zimbabwe to fine-tune the team’s T20I approach and establish clear standards ahead of the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in February 2027.The series will mark Mandhana’s first assignment as India’s full-time captain, with the hosts beginning their campaign with three T20Is … Read more

Canada’s Fairfax to buy 60.2% stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 53,000 crore; largest FDI in an Indian bank

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Fairfax, led by Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, will pay Rs 81 per share for IDBI Bank. Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings is set to acquire a 60.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank for approximately Rs 53,000 crore ($5.5 billion). The transaction would rank as the largest foreign investment in an Indian bank. It marks a … Read more

Burnham careful before Zelensky meeting but promises Ukraine won’t leave ’empty handed’

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For the prime minister there was the tricky but now familiar diplomatic task of needing to show solidarity with Zelensky without appearing to criticise Trump. Burnham’s answer was to say and announce as much as he could without exposing himself to questions from journalists asking about Trump’s latest betrayal of Kyiv. So Downing Street issued … Read more