A Vadodara family is desperately searching for their missing African grey parrot, Laddu, who flew away on October 31. They have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for anyone who can help find their beloved pet, whom they consider a son. The family is concerned as Laddu cannot feed himself and has been missing for several days.
A 41-year-old man from Mangaluru, employed in Israel, has been missing since October 16, prompting his family to seek urgent intervention from the Indian embassy in Tel Aviv and Israeli police.
The Bombay High Court in Goa ruled that provisions of the Representation of the People Act and Registration of Electors Rules remain in force during a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The court directed authorities to include six members of a Goa family in the voter list, criticising the Election Commission's system for rejecting Form 8 applications for residence change, stating it denied citizens their right to vote and amounted to suspending legal provisions.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed as a hero after he was stabbed while preventing a co-pilot from crashing a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. His Mumbai neighbours express immense pride and are praying for his speedy recovery, while his parents have travelled to Saudi Arabia for his treatment. The incident has drawn global attention and praise from leaders like PM Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Neena Gupta celebrate Diwali with their families.
Bollywood stars celebrate Diwali with family, festive traditions, puja and plenty of love.
Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.
Navya Nanda offer us glimpses of the Bachchan family's Diwali celebrations
'I don't want to stay in my comfort zone. I want to take risks.'
'I pray only for a noise-free and pollution-free Diwali so that little children and animals don't get frightened.'
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrate daughter Raha's 4th birthday with a colourful party.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that police cannot unlawfully detain innocent family members of an accused to compel surrender, deeming such actions a deprivation of liberty and entitling the detained person to compensation. The court awarded Rs 40,000 to a petitioner illegally held for four days and directed recovery from responsible police personnel.
A Fast Track Court in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, has sentenced three men to death and one to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a policeman's wife and their 11-year-old daughter in 2024, a case that also involved sexual assault.
Think you know Diwali? Beyond the fireworks and mithai lies a world of ancient epics, rituals and traditions. Put your festive smarts to the test with our quiz.
T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his family in New Delhi.
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal delighted fans by sharing the first photograph of their son Vihaan on Diwali, just a day after his first birthday.
Singer Kanika Kapoor announced her separation from businessman husband Gautam Hathiramani, bringing their four-year marriage to an end.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife Anna Konidela announced their separation after thirteen years of marriage.
Experience Diwali in places that ring in the festival in a strikingly special manner.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas offered fans an intimate look into her Karva Chauth celebrations in the US, sharing heartwarming family moments with Nick Jonas and Malti Marie.
Diwali dressing is all about bringing out the sparkle and what's more festive than a little mirror work? Whether you're attending a card party, hosting a family get-together or dancing the night away at a Diwali bash, these reflective embellishments can make one shine brighter than the lights.
Suryakumar Yadav meets Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing admiration for his wide-ranging vision.
A jawan from the President's Bodyguard was critically injured after being shot in the head during a dispute over bursting firecrackers on Diwali in Baghpat. He underwent surgery and is in ICU. Police have registered an FIR against two villagers involved in the altercation.
Shubman Gill celebrated his 27th birthday with his family, reflecting on a remarkable rise from Fazilka to becoming one of India's leading batters.
From spooky vampires and Wednesday Addams to Batman and princesses, Bollywood stars had plenty of fun celebrating Halloween 2026.
Ramnik Sakhwala, a 39-year-old from Surat, moved to Russia in 2025 for work and joined the Russian Army in June 2026 in a non-combatant role. He has been untraceable for over four months, leaving his family in Surat desperately seeking government and embassy assistance to locate him.
Kareena Kapoor Khan didn't need a heavily embellished lehenga or a traditional silk sari to make a statement this Diwali.
A man in Chhattisgarh allegedly murdered his cousin's four-year-old son and removed his kidneys, lungs and eyes in a bid to sell the organs online after searching social media for ways to earn quick money, the police said.
'Gupts, my brother. I still cannot believe that you are gone. We have shared so much together, so many memories and so many years of friendship. You have always been family to me, and that will never change. I will miss you, our conversations and all the times we spent together.'
Vijay Deverakonda shared a heartwarming photograph of him napping with his parents in his favourite childhood spot.
Sreeja Reddy Koya, a student from Telangana studying at UMass Boston, has been reported missing since November 2. Her parents and Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy have sought assistance from Indian and US authorities to trace her.
Ladakh can be as tiring as it is fascinating -- it's not just the high altitude that takes the breath away, but the beauty in every turn of the road.
Tenerife have mourned the death of striker Jesus de Miguel, 30, after he suffered a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision against FC Andorra.
A tragic incident in Belagavi, Karnataka, saw four women from the same family killed and two men seriously injured after a refrigerator reportedly exploded, leading to a house fire. Police are investigating the exact cause, with preliminary findings suggesting a short circuit.
'It was very challenging to understand how to get into this character because when you say gangster, you also have to remember that she comes from a very royal family. So it's almost like I'm a gangster, but I'm also thinking in my head that I'm a queen.'
A festive dessert, this kheer overflows with the simple goodness of millets and milk, simmered together.
Indian judoka Pincky Balhara secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games in the -78kg event, but her mother revealed she was heartbroken, having been solely focused on winning gold, a dream she has chased for years.
In this new series on busting common health concerns, Dr Dipak Patil, cardiologist at KIMS Hospital, Thane, explains why your ECG or blood report may not be enough to determine if your heart is healthy.
Sanju Samson's casual morning walk in Thiruvananthapuram turned into a memorable fan encounter after international fencer Akhila Anil recognised the helmet-clad cricketer and grabbed a selfie.
Mammootty has played the family man through all its shades, and these 10 films prove just how devastatingly good he can be when he brings the tears along with the warmth.
