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‘Mumbai comedy mafia’: Abhishek Upmanyu and Urooj Ashfaq accused of stealing jokes, personal information
Comedian Neetu Bhardwaj alleged on Instagram that fellow comedians Abhishek Upmanyu, Urooj Ashfaq and others were following her and her family, hacking their phones and sharing private information. 
Petrol and diesel prices today, October 19: Check fuel cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
At ₹102.12 per litre, petrol is relatively cheaper in Delhi than in other major metros.
Outrage as Meta mistakenly suspends ‘No Kings Coalition’ Instagram account: What is this anti-Trump group?
The No Kings movement’s account went dark for several hours while protests focused on increasing early voter turnout were underway, sparking censorship fears.
Trump's approval is just 33% — but these 3 other poll numbers may worry Republicans more
The poll found that Trump's approval rating had declined from 37% in the outlets' April and July surveys. More than half of respondents, or 52%, said they strongly disapproved of his performance.
Milan protests turn violent as demonstrators clash with police over rising living costs
The unrest came a day after similar demonstrations and clashes were reported in several Italian cities, highlighting growing public discontent over the cost of living and the quality of public services
Why Trump’s 'dealmaker' image faces scrutiny as Iran, Ukraine wars test his negotiating skills
US President Donald Trump has long portrayed himself as a master dealmaker, promising to end wars and reshape global trade. However, his handling of the Iran and Ukraine conflicts, alongside tariff-driven trade tensions,
'Why should the US bear the burden?': Treasury chief Bessent says Europe refused tariffs on India, China over Russia
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said European countries refused Washington's request to impose secondary tariffs on India and China for purchasing Russian oil, questioning why the United States should bear the ec
Meta social media platforms told to act on edited visuals, misleading claims amid SIR protests — What Govt advisory says
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in an advisory dated October 10, asked Meta to provide adequate context for photographs, videos, graphics and other content depicting ongoing public events.
India issues fresh advisory for nationals in Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks, flight disruptions: What we know
India has issued a fresh safety advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attack concerns. Riyadh airport remains shut, while Indian airlines have extended flight suspensions. Four injured Indians remain in
Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA cracks down on Reliance warehouse, Blinkit-linked facility; flags ‘cockroaches, spitting’
Officials found safety violations, including rodent infestations, improper storage and failure to maintain records of the disposal of expired food products.
Man sells all his belongings, travels 1,931 km to meet ‘AI girlfriend’ he wanted to marry
Edimar Martins, who had been dealing with loneliness after his mother's death, believed the woman could help him rebuild his life.
Why is France 'burning'? From student anger to nationwide unrest, is Yellow Vest movement back amid looting and clashes?
France has witnessed fresh protests over rising living costs and declining public services, with looting, arson and clashes reported across several cities. The participation of former Yellow Vest activists has raised que
Balochistan unrest: Why a teacher's killing reignited outrage over Pakistan-backed 'death squads' and disappearance
The killing of Baloch schoolteacher Parvez Mazar has sparked protests in Pakistan’s Balochistan, with residents alleging state-backed ‘death squads’ were involved.
Toll plazas may give way to satellite tracking, pay by distance plan
The move could eventually allow motorists to drive without stopping at toll plazas and pay only for the distance they travel.
Canada military base fire: Deaths, injuries confirmed; cause unknown—What we know about CFB Wainwright Alberta incident
The fire broke out in the base’s training area at around 4 pm local time on October 17 and spread rapidly beyond its boundaries, according to a statement issued by Canada’s Department of National Defence on October 18.
Eight dead, 12 injured as car runs over workers in Punjab's Sangrur: What led to the accident? Details
A group of more than 20 workers enrolled under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) were engaged in some work in the area when the incident occurred. Some of them were also reported
Elon Musk allegedly cut ex Ashley St. Clair’s child support from $100,000 to $20,000 after she revealed their son
St. Clair alleged that after their son was born in September 2024, she was offered a lump sum of $15 million and monthly child support of $100,000 in exchange for her silence.
Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? Gangster operating from jail; linked to Salman Khan threats, now in focus for Tiger Shroff
The incident unfolded near Pushpa Park, within the jurisdiction of Juhu police station in the western suburb. A purported video circulating on social media shows a person firing at the actor and his friend.
Who is Vikas Sankrityayan, alias Vikas Pandey? He filed case against Dhruv Rathee; Delhi Court issues bailable warrants
Vikas Sankrityayan, also known as Vikas Pandey and founder of the ‘I Support NaMo’ group, filed a 2018 defamation case against Dhruv Rathee over a video alleging BJP’s IT cell tried to bribe him. A Delhi court has issued
France protests: Trump blames immigration for unrest; 1,800 arrested, damage estimated at hundreds of millions of euros
French authorities have not established a link between immigration and the rioting. Their concerns have instead focused on violent groups, attacks on public buildings and opportunistic looting.