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‘Operation completed’: Tiger Shroff shooters allegedly alerted handlers after firing, probe reveals

Mumbai/IBNS: The investigation into the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has revealed that the attack was allegedly planned in advance, with the shooters remaining in constant contact with their handlers, who are suspected of having links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, media reports said.

Yusuf Pathan to get ‘gift’ from BJP-ruled Gujarat after TMC revolt?

Vadodara/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Yusuf Pathan is reportedly set to receive a “gift” from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Gujarat government within months of rebelling against party chief Mamata Banerjee, NDTV reported.

UAE Deputy PM in Mumbai: Jaishankar meeting to focus on trade, defence and West Asia tensions

UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday evening landed in Mumbai on a two-day visit that is expected to focus on further enhancing bilateral ties in key areas of trade, energy and defence.

After Vijay, is Dhanush eyeing politics? TVK calls Thalapathy an inspiration

Chennai/IBNS: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has welcomed superstar Dhanush's apparent indication of a possible political entry, saying Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has emerged as an inspiration for others looking to enter politics, media reports said.

India slams OIC over Kashmir resolution, accuses Pakistan of anti-India propaganda

India on Monday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in resolutions adopted by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), accusing Pakistan of orchestrating a politically motivated propaganda campaign and criticising the grouping for allowing itself to be used to push Islamabad's agenda.

Who is Anil Pandit? California-based man behind Tiger Shroff firing allegedly linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang

Mumbai/IBNS: Anil Pandit, the alleged mastermind behind the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, is wanted in 12 extortion cases in Haryana, police said, as three attackers were arrested on Monday, Hindustan Times reported.

Four killed in fresh Manipur violence as protesters take bodies to CM’s residence

Imphal/IBNS: At least four people have been killed in two separate incidents of violence in Manipur, triggering protests in Imphal and bringing parts of the city to a near standstill.

No relief for CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das as court extends jail custody by 2 days

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were on Monday sent to another two days of judicial custody, extending their detention over their entry into Delhi's Jantar Mantar by scaling its locked gates

Daler Mehndi asked to stop singing at Uttarakhand fair; minister confronts singer on stage

A performance by Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi at the Kunjapuri Fair in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand's Tehri district triggered controversy on Sunday after state cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal walked onto the stage and asked him to stop singing.

Tiger Shroff firing: How attackers tracked actor for 10 days before Juhu shooting

Mumbai/IBNS: The three men accused of opening fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday had reportedly tracked his movements for 10 days before the attack, media reports said.

Tiger Shroff firing: Three accused arrested on train in Rajasthan, suspected Bishnoi gang link emerges

Mumbai/IBNS: Three men accused of opening fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car have been arrested at Rajasthan's Kota railway station while travelling by train, media reports said.

INS Sudarshini sails on: Indian Navy ship strengthens maritime ties with Oman

The Indian Navy’s three-masted sail training ship INS Sudarshini departed Salalah, Oman, following a port call from October 14 to 17, 2026, as it continued its historic transoceanic deployment, Lokayan-2026.

Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt as gunmen open fire in Mumbai’s Juhu; driver injured

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after three motorcycle-borne gunmen opened fire in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening, leaving the driver of the vehicle in which he was travelling injured.

Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede in Kolkata: 7 accused sent to 10-day police custody

All seven people arrested in connection with the stampede at a Kolkata puja pandal have been sent to 10-day police custody, media reports said.

Rajnath Singh heads to Tajikistan for key SCO meet: What's on India's agenda?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to represent India at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), scheduled for October 19-20, 2026.

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Seven Arrested As Probe Focuses On Crowd Management Lapses

Kolkata/IBNS: Seven people, including members of the organising committee of the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja, have been arrested following a stampede that killed 19 people and injured dozens at the North Kolkata pandal on Saturday evening, with investigators examining possible lapses in crowd management, access control and safety arrangements.

Kolkata Durga Puja Tragedy: Several Major Pandals Shut, Entry Restricted After Stampede

Kolkata/IBNS: Several major Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata and its adjoining areas have been temporarily closed or have restricted visitor entry following the deadly stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives and left dozens injured.

'At least 18 dead', many injured in stampede in Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal

Kolkata/IBNS: At least 18 people died, and several others were seriously injured in a stampede incident at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Chorbagan on Saturday evening, sources at the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital said.

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke released after signing Rs 50,000 'peace bond' on court orders

New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was released from police custody on Saturday after a Delhi court ordered his conditional release and directed him to furnish a Rs 50,000 bond undertaking that he would maintain peace.

Connaught Place restaurant owner moves Delhi HC, seeks compensation for protest-related losses

New Delhi/IBNS: A restaurant owner in Delhi’s Connaught Place has approached the Delhi High Court seeking restrictions on unauthorised protests and public gatherings in the commercial district, arguing that such activities can cause substantial financial losses to businesses.

Flop show! CJP’s Mumbai ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest draws barely 150 people at Azad Maidan

Mumbai/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held its one-day ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ demonstration at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on Friday, but the gathering attracted only around 50 to 150 people throughout the day.

'We will fight our own government': RG Kar victim's father threatens fresh protest after Sandip Ghosh gets bail

Kolkata/IBNS: Shekhar Debnath, the father of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, has threatened to launch a fresh protest after former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh was granted bail in a case related to alleged financial irregularities at the state-run institution, media reports said.

'Internet access a fundamental right for children': SC rejects age-based 'blanket' ban

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India has held that access to and use of the internet is a fundamental right for every individual, including children, rejecting the idea of a blanket prohibition based solely on age while calling for stronger safeguards against online sexual exploitation.

RG Kar shocker: Sandip Ghosh gets bail as only 7 of 147 witnesses examined, junior doctor blasts CBI

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the state-run medical facility, media reports said.

Who is Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari? Indian national arrested by ICE for faking US citizenship to vote in 2024 polls

US immigration authorities have arrested an Indian national for allegedly voting in the 2024 US general election after falsely claiming to be an American citizen, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.

Mamata, Kejriwal, Akhilesh back Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora after detention over tiranga protests

Several opposition leaders, including Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, on Friday rallied behind Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora after the two youth leaders were detained during protests over alleged electoral fraud.

‘We The Chhotu’: NSUI leaders upset over Neha Bora’s prominence alongside Rahul Gandhi

The prominence given to All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora alongside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reportedly triggered resentment within the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the Congress's student wing, with disgruntled office-bearers allegedly renaming an official WhatsApp group ‘WE THE Chhotu’ for three days.

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke detained ahead of ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ rally in Delhi

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke was detained by Delhi Police from his residence just minutes before he was scheduled to lead the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ rally at Central Park in Connaught Place on Friday.

'How dare Elon Musk?' Owaisi defends Modi after billionaire's 'real boss' jibe at Ambani

New Delhi/IBNS: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised billionaire Elon Musk for referring to Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani as the Prime Minister of India, as he viewed the remark as an insult to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Congress govt was not informed': Bengaluru police deny CJP permission for Tiranga March

Bengaluru/IBNS: Authorities denied the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) permission to hold its proposed Tiranga March at Town Hall in Bengaluru, directing demonstrations to Freedom Park, the city's designated protest venue.