Congress has shared a list of around 170 Assembly constituencies with the Samajwadi Party as the allies begin negotiations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, according to party sources. The list forms the basis for discussions and does not represent an agreed allocation. Both parties are expected to make adjustments as they work towards their stated common objective of defeating the BJP. However, Congress is seeking a larger electoral role, setting the stage for several rou

Macron Slams Foreign Leaders Over France Unrest French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders for using unrest in France to advance their domestic political agendas, describing their comments as “unacceptable” and “stupid”. Speaking during a visit to Qatar on Wednesday, Macron was asked whether his criticism inclu

Saudi Executions Spark Online Speculation The execution of two Bangladeshi citizens in Saudi Arabia has prompted questions about their cases and a wave of unverified social media allegations. Nazrul Islam Abdul Bashir and Sweety Akhtar were executed following convictions linked to alleged misconduct in Mecca, according to the supplied account.&

CJP Leaders Released After Written Assurances Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka walked out of Tihar Jail on October 21 after spending a week in custody. Their release followed an order by Special Executive Magistrate ACP Ritu Raj, who accepted written undertakings to maintain peace. The magistrate declined a police request to extend their judicial custo

Hyderabad or Amaravati? Naidu Makes His Pick Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu faced an unusual set of choices during a lighthearted interaction with youngsters under 18. From choosing between Hyderabad and Amaravati to answering questions about work, family and politics, the conversation offered a glimpse into his personal priorities. The question that stood out

Parakala Prabhakar Protest Draws Attention Economist and political commentator Parakala Prabhakar, husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to participate in an October 23 protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. His expected participation has drawn attention to a mobilisation involving the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and several pro

Amitabh Bachchan has been advised to take a few days off to rest and recover. The 84-year-old actor shared the update on X on October 21 and apologised to followers for being unable to write. He did not explain why he had been advised to rest. Bachchan asks fans to excuse his absence In his post on X, Bachchan said he had been advised to take time off for rest and recovery. He did not share further details about his condi

Finance influencer V Harish, 27, died by suicide near Chennai after a public dispute over his financial-advice credentials. His father has accused tech CEO Jason Samuel of cyberbullying and threats; Samuel denies the allegations.  Death Follows Public Dispute: Harish, who ran the “Finance With Harish” brand on Instagram and YouTube, had built an audience of more than a million followers over five years. His father, J Vinayagam, told police that

Mumbai’s plan to reduce 265 weekly international departure slots at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has been postponed for the winter schedule after airlines objected. Flights will continue under their existing allocations through March 27, 2027, but the proposed changes for the summer schedule remain disputed. Why MIAL Proposed Changing Flight Allocations Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) proposed temporarily reducing 2

Tiger Shroff suffered gunpowder burns to his right hand after gunmen fired at his BMW in Mumbai’s Juhu area on October 18. His driver and another bystander were also injured. Police are investigating the attack and have not confirmed a suspected gang’s claimed involvement.  Shinde Says Five Rounds Were Fired at Shroff’s BMW Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said five rounds were fired as Shroff was leaving after playing football.

West Indies’ 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad was followed by debate over Shamar Joseph’s short-pitched bowling to Arshdeep Singh. Former Bengal cricketer Shreevats Goswami questioned the approach when India faced an extremely difficult chase in the final over. India needed 35 runs from six deliveries with one wicket remaining. Arshdeep was on strike, while Mayank Yadav stood at the non-striker’s end. Joseph continued to use short deliveries, wit

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao drew attention with a change in appearance during a visit to support Singareni workers in Godavarikhani. Sporting a short beard, KTR presented a different look from the clean-shaven appearance commonly associated with him. While his visit centred on solidarity with the workers, his facial hair became an additional talking point. The change offered a noticeable departure from his familiar public image, prompting curiosity about whether he intended to re

Three Indians Killed in Bochum Building Fire Three Indian nationals were killed when a fire broke out at a residential building in Bochum’s Hofstede district, according to German media accounts citing police. The victims were two women aged 25 and 27 and a 26-year-old man. Their names and home states in India were not immediately available. Firefighters discovered the three victims dead inside a second-floor apartment aft

Revanth Reddy Questions Repeated Power Interruptions Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy warned senior energy department officials of suspension on Wednesday, October 14, over recurring electricity disruptions across the state. During a review meeting in Hyderabad, he demanded an explanation for the interruptions despite repeated directions to maintain uninterrupted supply. The Chief Minister expressed displeasure ove

Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra has shared an update on his leg injury after hurting himself during rehearsals for a performance in Jamnagar, Gujarat. On October 13, he posted a photo of his leg in a medical walking boot, adding a joke that caught fans’ attention. The post came days after he and Kiara Advani announced they were expecting their second child. Sidharth Malhotra Shares Walking Boot Photo Sidharth posted the image on Instagram Stories wit