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The Taj Story: Why Paresh Rawal starrer courtroom drama has irked controversy

The Taj Story first grabbed eyeballs with its motion poster, which depicted a Lord Shiva idol emerging from the dome of the Taj Mahal.

Why India had airbase in Tajikistan and why it is now vacated

India pulled out its personnel and military equipment from a strategic air base in Tajikistan in 2022. This came after a lease agreement between the two countries was not extended. The Ayni airbase, which New Delhi had helped build and run since 2002, gave India strategic leverage over Pakistan and increased its influence in Central Asia

‘Let them see what’s going on’: Putin ready to allow media where Russian troops ‘surround’ Ukrainian forces

Speaking from a Moscow military hospital, President Putin claimed that Ukrainian forces are currently encircled in Pokrovsk, a major stronghold in the Donetsk region, and Kupiansk, an important railway hub in the northeastern Kharkiv region

Louvre robbery: France arrests 5 new suspects as police hunt intensifies in Oct 19 heist

Five new suspects have been arrested in connection to the audacious robbery at the Louvre museum as reported by the French radio station RTL on Thursday.

Pakistan-Taliban peace talks likely to resume soon in Turkey, says source

After Pakistan declared the latest round of talks with Afghanistan's Taliban as a failure, a source has said that the two sides will likely gather in Turkey soon for another round of talks.

Calls grow in Canada’s parliament for crackdown on Khalistani, Muslim Brotherhood extremists

Members in the meeting unanimously urged the Canadian government to stem the spread of extremism in the country and stop the violence perpetrated by them in the guise of political activism

Trump orders Pentagon to 'immediately' resume testing US nuclear weapons amid trials by Russia, China

US President Donald Trump ordered the US military on Thursday to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons after a gap of 33 years, minutes before beginning a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Rajnath Singh set to leave for Malaysia to expand India-Asean defence ties

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will leave for Kuala Lumpur on November 1 to attend the 12th ADMM-Plus. The meeting aims to strengthen defence and security cooperation among Asean member states and India.

Australian teenager, Ben Austin, dies after being hit in neck by ball at training

Australian teenager Ben Austin died after a similar cricket accident that Phil Hughes suffered 10 years ago.

Russia’s Burevestnik missile test: How Europe is sleepwalking toward a nuclear crisis

Russia’s recent test of the Burevestnik missile marks a dangerous escalation in global nuclear competition, challenging arms control norms and exposing deepening rifts between Moscow, Washington, and Europe

Fashion Police! Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI 2025 | Designer Shweta Gupta: 'Sustainability begins in thought before it reaches material'

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi Deb Roy, designer Shweta Gupta talks about her collection at the recently held Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI 2025.

US halts automatic work permit renewals. Will this hurt Indians?

From today (October 30), the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will stop automatically extending certain work permits, officially known as Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs). As per the new regulations, every worker will have to undergo a fresh round of screening and vetting before their permit is renewed. This will impact foreign employees, including Indians, who are a big part of the workforce

What made Melissa so devastating: The science behind near-perfect hurricane

Melissa formed over the Caribbean, where ocean temperatures are at their hottest in October after months of summer heat. Even after reaching Category 4, Melissa strengthened again, which is extremely rare. As it neared Jamaica, it showed no signs of slowing down, even though land usually weakens hurricanes

Novak Djokovic’s ATP Finals status debated as former tennis stars share their verdict: ‘He was in a good mood’

Former tennis stars John Isner and Sam Querrey are divided on whether Novak Djokovic will compete at the ATP Finals in November 2025.

Netflix's 'Baramulla' Trailer Review: Manav Kaul's horror-drama against the backdrop of Kashmir looks gripping

In the mist-covered valleys of Kashmir, children begin to disappear, and DSP Ridwaan Shafi Sayyid (Manav Kaul) is called to Baramulla to investigate

Trump says China to purchase ‘tremendous amounts’ of US soybeans

The announcement came as President Trump concluded what he called a "great success" of a meeting with Xi, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit

Sadhguru defends Ranbir Kapoor's casting in Nitesh Tiwari-Namit Malhotra's Ramayana: 'You can’t expect him to become...'

While the announcement teaser created humongous curiosity among the cinegoers, a certain section on social media opined that Ranbir Kapoor is not suitable for the portrayal of Lord Rama. However, spiritual leader Sadhguru has come out in support of RK's casting and said the backlash against Ranbir Kapoor is “unfair".

Paresh Rawal breaks silence on his film 'The Taj Story' controversy: 'From the very beginning, we made sure that...'

The veteran's next release is a film called The Taj Story, which reportedly talks about the untold story of the Taj Mahal in Agra. And Rawal has addressed the controversy around the film

Trump rates talks with Xi ‘12 out of 10’. What was the outcome of the meeting?

After six years, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks in South Korea’s Busan during which the two leaders lavished praise on one another and vowed a new chapter in US-China relations. The two leaders agreed upon key issues such as Beijing’s purchase of American soybeans, rare earth exports, and a deal to slash fentanyl-related tariffs

AI boom is making billionaires richer, more in the West than Asia

The ongoing AI boom is making billionaires richer across the world, but the trend is more prominent in the West than in Asia where the slowdown in China has affected wealth creation, according to wealth intelligence firm Altrata.

7 days before Bihar votes in 1st phase: Nitish vs Tejashwi vs PK, who’s promising what

The first phase of Bihar's assembly election sets the stage for a fight among the state's political heavyweights who are making their final appeals to voters in what promises to be one of the most closely watched contests of 2025

‘Living freely in Delhi, plan to remain in India’: Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina speaks in first interview since exile

Sheikh Hasina firmly stated that she would remain in exile in India until a legitimate government is established in Dhaka

China’s VP meets Saudi crown prince MBS amid concerns over Beijing dumping cheaper goods

China's Vice President Han Zheng met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday in a bid to bolster bilateral ties between the two nations.

FWICE pens open letter to PM Narendra Modi, requests posthumous Padma Shri for actor Satish Shah

Listing some of his most memorable roles, the letter emphasised Shah's noteworthy contribution to the entertainment industry

India vs Australia, Women's World Cup: What happens if rain washes out the semi-final in Navi Mumbai?

What happens if the Women’s World Cup semi-final between India and Australia on Thursday (30 October) at Navi Mumbai gets washed out? Is there a reserve day? Here are all the rules.

India secures US sanctions waiver extension for Chabahar port till early 2026: Report

India has reportedly secured an extension of the United States’ sanctions waiver for operations at Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port till the early part of next year

What Trump didn't discuss with Xi: 3 hot issues

While the two leaders held a nearly two-hour-long meeting with each other, covering a variety of topics, they also missed out on several important issues that needed their attention

‘We’re going to work together on Ukraine’: Trump on talks with Xi

The announcement came as President Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One, shortly after concluding talks with Xi during a visit to South Korea

Are Putin and now Trump's nuclear tests signalling a new arms race?

Russia’s back-to-back tests of its nuclear-powered Poseidon underwater drone and Burevestnik cruise missile have instilled fears of a global arms race. Announced by President Vladimir Putin amid escalating tensions with Washington, the trials coincide with US President Donald Trump’s order to resume nuclear weapons testing

'HAQ' actor Emraan Hashmi on his cameo in Aryan Khan and Netflix's 'The Ba***ds Of Bollywood': 'It just has blown up and...'

The recently-released Netflix show featured a standout moment in episode three where Raghav Juyal’s Parvaiz, who is a friend of Lakshya's Aasmaan, meets his idol, Hashmi.