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General:Home is softer today and that’s more important than ever. The home environment remains calm, and if there is a bit of noise in the morning, school bags or the hustle and bustle at home, peace descends swiftly. The Moon is in your home region and Jupiter is protecting you in your property area and … Read more
Russia aims to reach Europe’s gas market through Nord Stream pipeline (Representational image) Russia may be looking to turn the gas taps to Europe back on, with talks under way over bringing a US investor into the Nord Stream pipelines that once carried Russian gas to Germany.According to five people familiar with the matter, the … Read more
Asian Games badminton: PV Sindhu (Image: Reuters) PV Sindhu once again showed her ability to raise the intensity when it mattered most, overcoming Japan’s Riko Gunji in straight games to storm into the women’s singles quarter-finals of the Arctic Open 2026 on Thursday.The sixth-seeded Indian, a two-time Olympic medallist, prevailed 21-15, 21-15 in 49 minutes … Read more
Legendary actor Nana Patekar breathed his last on Thursday, October 8, at his residence in Goa at the age of 75. The veteran actor suffered a cardiac arrest and doctors attempted to revive him with continuous CPR for around 45 minutes. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am.Nana’s son Malhar confirmed the news to … Read more
Aries Today, you may be busy with work, which could leave you feeling tired and with less time for family gatherings. You may also develop some overseas connections. You should be careful when making investments. Those in employment may receive a promotion. Taurus Today, the situation is likely to remain under control. Your destiny may … Read more
UPI will continue to be free for consumers, with no transaction fee imposed on person-to-person payments. Will the rollout of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions be deferred to January 2027? The government may postpone the move which was scheduled to be effective from October 15, 2026, by a few months, … Read more
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is headed for a showdown, with secretary general Pramod Kumar convening a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Oct 24 to move a no-confidence motion against president Ajay Singh, even as Singh said the federation’s priority must remain the preparation … Read more
Salman Khan cancels his Mumbai event and flies to Pune following Nana Patekar’s death: ‘Rest in peace, Bhau’ Salman Khan has called off a high-profile Mumbai event following the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. The event was cancelled on Thursday as a mark of respect for the late star, who died at the age … Read more
On October 8, 2026, Yi Mao Day encourages patience and open dialogue. Individuals of all Chinese zodiac signs should refrain from rushing through dilemmas. Each sign will encounter distinct energies impacting their social exchanges today. Those linked to the Goat, Pig, and Dog may discover fortune in their relationships. Careful strategizing and nurturing growth are … Read more
The sale prompted opposition from the man’s daughter from his first marriage. (Image for representative purpose only) Land disputes are a tricky matter especially when it comes to property that one person claims is ancestral, and the other as self-acquired.In one such case, a daughter has claimed share in a property that her grandmother and … Read more