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Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma Shine as India Seal ODI Series Win Over Zimbabwe

• Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma both scored centuries.
• The pair recorded a 153-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
• India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

26 Oct, 7:27 pm · Read in full

India Develops ‘Bulletproof’ Bowling Workload Plan Ahead of New Zealand Test Series

• Bowling coach Morne Morkel described the workload strategy as “bulletproof.”
• The plan was developed months before the tour.
• Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is being considered for a role.

26 Oct, 7:18 pm · Read in full

Kylian Mbappe Scores Twice as Real Madrid Beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico

• Kylian Mbappe scored both goals for Real Madrid.
• Raphinha scored Barcelona’s equaliser.
• The defeat was Barcelona’s first domestic loss of the campaign.

26 Oct, 7:11 pm · Read in full

Xi Jinping Opens Key Communist Party Meeting as China’s Future Direction Comes Into Focus

• Around 300 Central Committee members are attending the meeting.
• The closed-door gathering is scheduled to conclude on October 29.
• State media says party discipline is a key focus.

26 Oct, 6:48 pm · Read in full

Pakistan Extends Detention of Imran Khan’s Three Sisters by 30 Days

• Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Dr. Uzma Khan are being held at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore.
• The detention is under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960.
• The sisters had already been detained for more than a month.

26 Oct, 6:41 pm · Read in full

Six Injured in Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia and Chernihiv

• Four people were injured in an overnight strike on Zaporizhzhia.
• Two more people were injured in the Chernihiv region.
• Russia said it targeted power stations, a warehouse and port infrastructure.

26 Oct, 6:30 pm · Read in full

Marine Le Pen Launches French Presidential Campaign, Vows to Restore Law and Order

• She pledged to “restore the rule of law” if elected.
• Le Pen said French nationality should be inherited or earned.
• France has experienced weeks of unrest and cost-of-living demonstrations.

26 Oct, 6:19 pm · Read in full

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Five, Including Young Girl, Civil Defence Says

• Five Palestinians, including a young girl, were reported killed on Monday.
• Medical sources and first responders confirmed the deaths.
• Civil Defence reported 13 deaths and around 60 injuries over 24 hours.

26 Oct, 6:09 pm · Read in full

Supreme Court Assures No Prosecution for Deleted Voters Filing Form 6 in Maharashtra

• The Supreme Court gave an oral assurance on October 26, 2026.
• Deleted voters will not face prosecution merely for filing Form 6, according to the court’s observation.
• The court agreed to hear the Maharashtra SIR challenge on November 5.

26 Oct, 5:58 pm · Read in full

Radhika Apte Calls Film Poster Face Size ‘Petty’

• Radhika Apte has spoken about her upcoming Netflix crime drama Akka and questioned the emphasis placed on actors’ faces on film posters.
• She also discussed being repeatedly labelled as an actor who chooses unconventional roles.

26 Oct, 5:53 pm · Read in full

Rahul Gandhi Acquitted in 2018 Defamation Case Over Remarks Against Amit Shah

• Rahul Gandhi was acquitted in the 2018 defamation case on October 26, 2026.
• The case concerned remarks made during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections.
• The complaint involved comments about Amit Shah, then BJP president.

26 Oct, 5:50 pm · Read in full

Vijay Deverakonda Hits Back at Critics Over Rashmika

• Vijay Deverakonda has responded strongly to online criticism of his relationship with Rashmika Mandanna.
• In a social media post, he said they were happy together and had a blunt message for their critics.

26 Oct, 5:47 pm · Read in full

Kharge Accuses Modi Government of Protecting CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Demands Resignation

• Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of protecting Gyanesh Kumar.
• He renewed his demand for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation.
• Kharge questioned the Election Commission’s response to an RTI request about SIR software.

26 Oct, 5:44 pm · Read in full

Delhi BJP Protests Near Mallikarjun Kharge’s Residence, Demands Apology to PM Modi

• Delhi BJP held a protest on October 26, 2026.
• The party demanded an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
• The BJP objected to remarks Kharge reportedly made about PM Narendra Modi in Patna.

26 Oct, 5:32 pm · Read in full

Clayface Review: A Dark, Blood-Soaked Origin Story

• Clayface follows Matt Hagen, a rising actor whose disfigurement leads him to an experimental treatment that gives him shapeshifting abilities.
• Tom Rhys Harries leads this dark, revenge-driven DC origin story.

26 Oct, 5:26 pm · Read in full

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on MLAs Resigning to Switch Parties

• The Supreme Court issued notice to the Union government on October 26, 2026.
• The petition challenges MLAs resigning and switching political allegiance.
• The petitioner argues that voters’ mandates and public funds are being undermined.

26 Oct, 5:23 pm · Read in full

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Attend Krishna Das Concert

• Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma attended Krishna Das’ devotional kirtan concert in Mumbai on October 25.
• Videos show Anushka clapping and singing along, while Virat appears immersed in the devotional music.

26 Oct, 5:09 pm · Read in full

Tiger Shroff Injured in Juhu Firing; Disha Patani Visits

• Tiger Shroff reportedly sustained minor left-hand injuries after shots were fired near his vehicle in Juhu, Mumbai, on October 18.
• Disha Patani later visited his residence, according to media reports.

26 Oct, 5:03 pm · Read in full

UGC NET December 2026 Registration: Apply by Oct 28

• UGC NET December 2026 applications are open until October 28.
• As of October 25, over 5.5 lakh candidates had registered, but many had yet to complete document uploads or fee payments.
• Apply through the official NTA website.

26 Oct, 3:04 pm · Read in full

India EV Sales September 2026: Tata Punch Leads

India’s electric car dispatches rose 62% year on year to 35,256 units in September 2026. Tata Punch EV led with 4,702 units, narrowly ahead of Mahindra XEV 9S at 4,636. Tata Motors remained the largest manufacturer.

26 Oct, 12:19 pm · Read in full

कार्टर रोड पार्क में ड्रग्स का आरोप, कुणाल कोहली की पोस्ट पर पुलिस का जवाब

• कुणाल कोहली ने कार्टर रोड स्केटबोर्ड पार्क को लेकर चिंता जताई।
• पार्क में कथित ड्रग्स गतिविधियों का आरोप लगाया गया।
• फिल्ममेकर ने सोशल मीडिया पर मुंबई पुलिस को टैग किया।

26 Oct, 11:38 am · Read in full

रामायण के फर्स्ट रिव्यू में रणबीर कपूर की तारीफ, इमोशनल हुई फिल्म

• मेरिका में ‘रामायण’ की प्राइवेट स्क्रीनिंग के बाद शुरुआती रिव्यू सामने आया।
• प्रिया मैथ्यू ने फिल्म की भावनात्मक कहानी और संगीत की तारीफ की।

26 Oct, 11:35 am · Read in full

Fauzi Teaser Sparks Backlash Over Netaji Portrayal

• Prabhas’s Fauzi teaser has drawn online criticism over its portrayal of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose alongside Adolf Hitler.
• Some viewers have objected to the depiction, others have defended the film as historical fiction.
• The movie is scheduled for release on March 19, 2027.

26 Oct, 11:34 am · Read in full

आजमगढ़ वोटर लिस्ट में गड़बड़ी, 9 कर्मचारियों पर कार्रवाई

• आजमगढ़ की मतदाता सूची में विकास यादव का नाम कई जगह दर्ज होने का मामला सामने आया।
• खिलेश यादव ने इस मामले को उठाकर मतदाता सूची की प्रक्रिया पर सवाल किए।

26 Oct, 11:32 am · Read in full