India

UPI users can manage all payments and subscriptions from a single app from December 31, 2025, with added biometric security features.

Kerala reports 104 amoebic encephalitis cases with 23 deaths; early detection and preventive measures helping reduce fatalities.

Priyanka Chaturvedi condemns exclusion of women journalists at Afghan press conference in Delhi, urging MEA to uphold gender equality and press freedom.

Babil Khan returns to social media, sharing a heartfelt poem about depression, healing, and personal struggles after months away from public view.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were seen sharing affectionate moments aboard Perry’s yacht off Santa Barbara, sparking romance rumours.

Aishwarya Rai shared a sweet throwback photo of Amitabh Bachchan and Aaradhya to wish the megastar on his 83rd birthday.

Three people have been arrested for the gang rape of a medical student from Odisha in West Bengal’s Durgapur. The survivor is undergoing treatment, police said.

Actor Sangeeta Bijlani has applied for a firearm licence after her Pavana Nagar farmhouse was vandalised and robbed, sparking debate on safety in remote areas.

Delhi Zoo, closed since August 30 due to bird flu, may reopen in early November after tests confirmed no active avian influenza. A reopening proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Environment.

Syed Ibrahim Thangal, 55, was arrested in Mangaluru for allegedly supporting the banned PFI on social media. He is in judicial custody as authorities investigate further.

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to distribute over 92,000 minikits for the Rabi season to enhance pulse production, modernize farming practices, and provide financial and input support to farmers.

Malayalam actor Jayakrishnan and two associates were arrested in Mangaluru for allegedly abusing a Muslim cab driver with communal slurs.

India’s spinners, led by Ravindra Jadeja, dominated the West Indies, leaving them at 140/4 at stumps on Day 2. Despite a resilient start, the West Indies lost key wickets throughout the day.

Sri C. Radhakrishna Rao, legendary statistician from Karnataka, continues to inspire global academia with his century-spanning career and groundbreaking contributions.

Sonia Gandhi writes to the widow of Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, highlighting alleged caste-based harassment and calling for accountability within the police administration.

Tamil Nadu man Abdul Alim went from a Zoho security guard to software engineer, proving how determination, learning, and mentorship transform lives.

Ford reconsiders its Chennai plant restart amid Trump’s 100% China tariffs, global trade uncertainties, and a renewed focus on European EV operations.

Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar’s suicide highlights bureaucratic rifts, with officers demanding removal of top officials for an impartial investigation.

Andhra Pradesh excise officials arrest Addepalli Janardhana Rao in spurious liquor case linked to Mukalacheruvu, seizing unlabelled bottles and spirits.

Supreme Court allows time-bound firecracker use in Delhi for five days during Diwali amid environmental concerns over air pollution.