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Govinda's pistol seized, crime branch to probe

MISFIRE | The actor, who was hospitalised after the accident, is out of danger and recuperating at his home, police said

IRAN SHOOTS AND SCOOTS

UPFRONT | Iran fires a barrage of 400 ballistic missiles at Israel; flashes of light from interceptors seen in the Tel Aviv sky; explosions heard in Jerusalem; later, the flurry ceased and Iran seemed to back off

Pan India laws on demolitions

We are a secular country and our directions will be for all. Be it gurudwara or dargah or temple, it cannot obstruct public

Cops swarming Sadhguru's hub on court's order

Dozens of police personnel were deployed on Tuesday at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore to conduct an enquiry on the directions of the Madras High Court into various allegations against the foundation.

Badlapur school trustees still missing

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday refused to grant anticipatory bail to two trustees, the chairman and secretary of a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra, in connection with the sexual assault of two minor girls.

Death upheld for matricide, son had cannibalistic intent

Court says there's 'absolutely no chance of reformation', observing that the accused exhibited conduct akin to 'pathological cannibalism'.

Where Is The Money Honey, Asks Gadkari

TUNNEL VISION | Union Minister's critique says Ladki Bahin scheme might derail payments of subsidies in other sectors

Gavaskar-Tendulkar launch new cricket tourney

Legendary India cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar have announced the launch of a six-team International Masters League (IML), the inaugural edition of which is set to be played this year.

Alcaraz to clash with Medvedev

CHINA OPEN | Sabalenka extends winning streak with win over Ashlyn Krueger

BATTINGPOWERED INDIA PUSH FOR WIN

2ND TEST | India unleashed their batting might on the visitors, striking at a run rate of 8.22

WC winner Griezmann retires from intl soccer

World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann took the soccer world by surprise on Monday when he announced the end of his international career with France.

VVS Laxman stresses on protocols than timelines

CoE head says it's a misconception that timelines have to be met, players on rehabilitation need to be patient

Kohli way ahead of Babar, says Pak great Zaheer Abbas

Pakistan great Zaheer Abbas (pic, right) feels the comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are baseless as the Indian super-star is a lot more consistent than the under-fire Pakistan batter.

Australia clinches one-day series against England

No further play was possible and Australia won by 49 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis Method

Pope faces flak for comments

Pope Francis has been sharply criticised by one of Belgium's Catholic universities over his stance on the role of women in society, in a strongly worded press release issued just moments after the pontiff spoke at the college, according to The Guardian.

Far-right party in France on trial for EU funds abuse

Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen - a presidential candidate in the last three elections - and members of her National Rally (RN) party face trial on allegations that they misused European Union funds, according to Al Jazeera.

Switzerland, Italy redraw borders due to melting ice

Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their border in the Alps due to melting glaciers, caused by climate change, according to the BBC.

Far-right wins 1st poll in Austria since WW2

The Freedom Party secured the first far-right national parliamentary election victory in post-World War II Austria on Sunday, finishing ahead of the governing conservatives after tapping into anxieties about immigration, inflation, Ukraine and other issues.

Don hits new low in latest jab at Harris

With just little over a month to go for the crucial US presidential elections, the big question being asked is how low can former President Donald Trump go.

Fugitive preacher gets grand welcome in Pakistan

Wanted for alleged money laundering charges, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has arrived in Pakistan on Monday morning at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, amid tight security for his lecture series at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

Kris Kristofferson, US singer and actor, dies aged 88

Kris Kristofferson, the country singer who ably balanced a prolific acting career alongside his music, has died aged 88.

Hezbollah's acting chief vows to continue fight

DOWN BUT NOT OUT | Nasrallah's long-time deputy says Israel's air-strikes did not affect their military capabilities

It's all in the family for DMK

The induction of Udayanidhi Stalin as deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu is clearly aimed at projecting a young leadership for the 2026 electoral battle in the state which promises to be a high stakes one.

End of the road for Kolkata icon

The West Bengal government's decision to discontinue the iconic 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata has dismayed the city's citizens and environmentalists alike.

Lessons from Singapore amidst the Coldplay ticket controversy

India's approach has often been characterised by grassroots regulations that complicate rather than facilitate

As electioneering nears end, J&K stands on the cusp of history

The vast majority of ordinary Kashmiris badly resent the loss of special status and statehood

NHRC takes cognizance of death of 2 Dhar hostellers

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of an incident in which two students, belonging to a Scheduled Tribe, got electrocuted while cleaning a water tank on the instructions of the Superintendent of a government-run hostel in Dhar district September 25, said officials.

Magisterial inquiry into supervisor's death due to gunshot

Nearly a week after the death of a construction supervisor due to a gunshot under mysterious circumstances close to Reoti Range of the BSF, the district administration has set up a magisterial inquiry on Monday.

Child sex abuse survivors battle to heal scars

Shalini (name changed), the five-year-old daughter of a school-teacher mother and shopkeeper father, used to stay for around 45 minutes after returning from her school at the home of their neighbour, till her mother was back from work.

Tiger killed by lightning in Bandhavgarh

What could be described as a rare case, a young tiger died after lightning struck it in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.