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IN PHOTOS: Hot afternoon grip parts of Mumbai as rains take a break

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:19:37 +0530

Mumbai witnessed a hot and humid afternoon on Friday, October 2 as rains took a break. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: `NO UPI Day` protest in Mumbai

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:59:14 +0530

A protest poster opposing the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions was displayed at a store in Mumbai on Friday, October 2, as concerns over the proposed charge continued among sections of the retail and trading community. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: PM Modi interacts with children at Gandhi Smriti on Gandhi Jayanti

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:09 +0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with children at Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi on October 2 as the country observed Gandhi Jayanti and remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary. PICS/PTI

Rukmini Vasanth shares BTS glimpses as Kantara Chapter 1 completes a year

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:12:42 +0530

As Rishab Shetty`s Kantara Chapter 1 turned a year old today, actor Rukmini Vasanth has shared some BTS glimpses from the sets of the film, recalling the shoot days. Rukmini played the complex and formidable role of a wily antagonist and warrior princess, Kanakavathi, in the epic, which hit the screens on October 2, 2025.

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:06:27 +0530

Mumbai marked Mahatma Gandhi`s 157th birth anniversary at Mani Bhavan, where visitors and schoolchildren explored his preserved room, charkha and an exhibition featuring 28 hand-crafted dioramas depicting key moments from his life. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

IN PHOTOS: CJP holds protest at Shivaji Park seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:56:05 +0530

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held a protest near the Meenatai Thackeray statue at Shivaji Park in Dadar on Gandhi Jayanti, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a freeze on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

Liked Jaideep Ahlawat in Drishyam 3? Check out his other versatile roles

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:06:38 +0530

Jaideep Ahlawat has carved a niche for himself with his ability to slip effortlessly into diverse characters, winning praise for the depth he brings to every performance. He is currently seen in Drishyam 3 as a new Crime Branch officer who goes up against Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar. As his performance earns attention, here’s a look at some of his most versatile roles.

IN PHOTOS | Jantar Mantar protest: Delhi Police detain AAP leaders Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:38:13 +0530

The Delhi Police detained more than 700 protesters, including AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Atishi and Sanjay Singh, as well as activists of some student outfits, during a protest against the CEC at Jantar Mantar on Friday. PICS/X

IN PHOTOS | International Coffee Day 2026: Sip on these 6 unique coffees in Mumbai

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:14:06 +0530

On International Coffee Day (October 1), here’s our curation of quirky brews to give your morning kick a reboot (Story by Shriram Iyengar)

IN PHOTOS: Indulge in these 6 interesting events in Mumbai this weekend

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:56:13 +0530

While you can explore music, you can also laugh out loud at a comedy gig in the city, but not without theatre and some trekking (Compiled by Samruddhi Trivedi)

IN PHOTOS: SpaceX launches Crew-13 to ISS after three-week delay

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:08:12 +0530

Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express flight that set a US speed record. The new arrivals include a Canadian astronaut whose wife is due to give birth while he is in orbit. (PICS/ AFP) (TEXT: AP)

Asian Games 2026: Ishan Kishan set to achieve new feat in international career

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:27:35 +0530

Ahead of the Asian Games 2026 final against Pakistan, Team India`s Ishan Kishan is set to achieve a new feat. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: X)

In Photos: Mumbai Mayor inaugurates Vanyavani Wildlife Festival 2026 at Byculla zoo

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:32:39 +0530

The ‘Vanyavani Wildlife Festival 2026’ was inaugurated at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Byculla on Thursday as part of National Wildlife Week, with Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde formally opening the event. (Pics/BMC)

In Photos: Piyush Goyal attends G20 trade meet, stresses food security and cooperation

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:23:36 +0530

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has asserted the need to clearly distinguish between the weaponisation of food supply chains and legitimate measures adopted by countries to address food security requirements. (Pics/PTI and X)

In Photos: Vladimir Putin says PM Modi has ‘very good ideas’ to settle Ukraine conflict

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:09:39 +0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "very good ideas" on a mutual settlement of the Ukraine conflict and raises the issue at "every meeting", Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. (Pics/AFP)

IN PHOTOS: PM Narendra Modi, other leaders pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri in Delhi

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:04:27 +0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in New Delhi on October 2, marking their birth anniversaries. (Pics/PTI)

Bikini-clad Kritika Kamra turns up the heat with unseen Greece honeymoon pics

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:14:28 +0530

Kritika Kamra is giving fans a glimpse into her Greece honeymoon with a set of unseen pictures from the tropical getaway. The actor can be seen soaking up the sun and enjoying the beach in a bikini-clad look. From scenic views to relaxed moments, the pictures offer a peek into her sun-soaked holiday.

IND vs WI 3rd ODI: Ravindra Jadeja to add another feather to his cap

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:18:52 +0530

Ahead of the third ODI match against the West Indies, Team India`s Ravindra Jadeja is set to achieve a new feat. Here`s all you need to know about it (Pics: X)

Digger to Rock of Ages: Times Tom Cruise underwent drastic transformations for his roles

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:14:44 +0530

While Tom Cruise has often maintained his classic action-hero image, he has never shied away from completely altering his look for a few specific roles. As the actor transforms into an unrecognisable old man in Digger, here are times when he underwent dramatic transformations for his roles onscreen.

Spotted in the city: Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Malaika Arora and more

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:33:04 +0530

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day.

IN PHOTOS: SpaceX launches four astronauts to International Space Station for six-month mission

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:53:29 +0530

SpaceX launched four astronauts on Thursday for a six-month mission to the International Space Station, with Jessica Watkins becoming the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit and Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk preparing to welcome a child while in space. PICS/AFP, TEXT/AP

IN PHOTOS: Hazy conditions persist across parts of Mumbai

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:34:07 +0530

Hazy conditions prevailed across Mumbai on Thursday, with air quality ranging from satisfactory to moderate in different areas. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

IN PHOTOS: Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA protests in Mumbai over India’s Iran policy

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:54:41 +0530

The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) on Thursday staged a protest in Mumbai over what party chief Prakash Ambedkar described as the government’s “pro-Israel approach” amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reaches Mumbai announces protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Oct 2

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:02:05 +0530

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has arrived in Mumbai and announced a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on October 2. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: Cyprus celebrates 66th Independence Day with military parade, jets and tanks

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:01:47 +0530

Citizens gathered in large numbers to watch a military parade marking the 66th anniversary of Cyprus` independence from British colonial rule in Nicosia on Thursday, October 1. The parade featured army personnel, tanks and other military vehicles, while fighter jets and helicopters flew overhead. French soldiers, US Navy sailors and Hellenic Air Force jets also participated in the parade. (PICS/AFP)

IN PHOTOS: Students protest across France over school grievances; clashes with police reported

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:31:28 +0530

Since late September, students have staged protests outside schools over grievances ranging from timetables, class sizes and a shortage of teachers to overheated classrooms during this year`s heatwaves. The protests began in the Ile-de-France region around Paris but have now spread to other cities across France. (PICS/AFP)

IN PHOTOS: Nepal floods damage telecom infrastructure worth NPR 88.5 million

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:50:21 +0530

State-owned Nepal Telecom has suffered infrastructure damage worth Nepalese Rupees (NPR) 88 million (USD 576,314 approx.) after Bhotekoshi floods damaged its mobile, wireline and transmission networks in three affected districts. (PICS/ AFP) (TEXT: PTI)

The Vvaan to Bulbbul: Indian films inspired by powerful goddesses

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:53:46 +0530

Indian cinema has often drawn from mythology and folklore to portray powerful goddesses, blending faith, mystery and supernatural elements with contemporary storytelling. From The Vvaan and Maa to Kumari, Tumbbad and Mookuthi Amman, these films and series explore divine feminine figures in strikingly different ways.

IN PHOTOS: Rajnath Singh attends 279th Defence Accounts Department Annual Day

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:48:06 +0530

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the 279th Annual Day celebrations of the Defence Accounts Department at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi on October 1. (Pic/PTI)

Hrithik Roshan marks 5th anniversary with Saba Azad sharing romantic glimpses

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:06:24 +0530

Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad mark five years together with a series of candid pictures, offering glimpses into their travels, dates and quiet moments