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Hindustan Times

October 2026

Two 'godmen' cheat woman of ₹69 lakh after promising to cure her sister of cancer

They also warned her that the effects of the earlier rituals would become ineffective if she refused to make further payments. The complainant eventually realised she had been cheated and approached Tilak Nagar police station,
They collected ₹68 lakh in cash and a gold chain worth ₹1.30 lakh from the complainant between June 2025 and June 2026. But the condition of the victim's 51-year-old sister continued to deteriorate. The woman had come in contact with them after seeing an advertisement,
The duo subsequently demanded money for 48 mandal and planetary pujas, claiming these would be performed at Kamakhya Temple (Assam) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Uttar Pradesh). The woman paid the money in instalments. However, her sister's condition deteriorated. But the accused sought more money for further rituals, after which she gave them a gold chain,

IIT Kanpur to launch campaign to raise funds to power future technologies

Manindra Agrawalindian computer scientist
We are aiming for an ambitious target through various initiatives within the institute. We are reaching out to donors to fund our research work.”
IIT Kanpur needs additional hostel beds, state-of-the-art academic buildings and the renovation of existing infrastructure. Several campus buildings are more than 60-years-old and require upgrades to support research and development,
If the institute is to keep pace with international standards, we need to raise funds to support research and initiatives. We must recruit talented people and provide them with necessary research infrastructure support. Government funds alone are not sufficient for all this,

This gold medal has a lot more value for me, says boxer Parveen Hooda

Parveen Hoodaboxer
Everyone had worked hard for it, so did I — maybe even a little extra since I had to gain a lot of weight for the new category,
Parveen Hoodaboxer
I wrote that the dream has come true. Thank you, God,
Parveen Hoodaboxer
There’s still a lot of work to do,
Parveen Hoodaboxer
Now, those same people are saying that we prayed for you and we knew you could do it!"

Punjab man working as truck driver in Dubai wins ₹1.3 crore lottery, says 'I want to use the money for my family'

Kulwant Singh has been living in Dubai for 18 years

I was very happy when I found out that we had won. We purchase tickets together every month, so it was a wonderful feeling to finally receive the good news,
I want to spend it on my son."
I want to use the money for my family and towards our home,
It was one of the most special moments for me. I had chosen the number based on my son's birthday, so finding out that we had won made it even more meaningful,

Drishyam 3 box office collection day 11: Ajay Devgn scores career-best hit as the crime thriller crosses ₹313 crore on second Monday

Drishyam: The Conclusion has enough drama and nostalgia to keep the fans engaged. But for a franchise that built its reputation on making the impossible seem plausible, this one asks us to take a few too many things at face value. It has the ingredients of a satisfying finale, just not the trick to pull it off. The mystery may finally be over, but the magic of the first Drishyam remains hard to recreate.”

Zelensky hell-bent on defying Trump, threatens chemical attack that would kill his own citizens?

TASS reported his claims without presenting independently verifiable evidence

4 suspected infiltrators killed in landmine blast along LoC in J&K's Poonch

While casualties were reported in the incident, the details were not known immediately

Houthi attack: Ceiling collapses on travellers in white as missile turns Riyadh airport into inferno

Saudi authorities reported at least 13 deaths and more than 300 injuries, while airport operations were disrupted and hundreds of flights were cancelled

Mohanlal ‘truly impressed’ with Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 as film races past ₹480 crore worldwide: ‘Befitting end’

Mohanlalappreciation, actor
I watched 'Drishyam: The Conclusion', and I am truly impressed with the way they have brought much loved journey to a befitting end. Congratulations to Abhishek Pathak, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Ajay Devgn and the entire cast and crew on a job so well done.”

'Mini-India', a space for all: Jantar Mantar's special place on Delhi's protest map

I was born here, and the area used to be peaceful. Protests happened elsewhere, and even in the early 2000s, the problems were not as severe. Our troubles began with the Anna Hazare movement in 2011. It is not just me; residents of hundreds of homes along Curzon Road, Barakhamba Road and Tolstoy Marg have been affected.We hope everyone will finally get some breathing space,
Protest site are spaces to be heard, where media can come, people's representatives can come. Jantar Mantar had access issues and it was a smaller space but Burari, Ramlila Maidan and CBD ground are farther away and have their own problems. The protests should be moved back to India Gate laws which have broader roads, larger space and it is closer to Parliament. People have a right to be heard,
Roads leading to our homes are barricaded, there is noise and garbage, and our daily lives are disrupted. If you were living in my place, you would argue the same way. We are relieved by the order because we hope this decision will finally bring us some peace,
It was an open space for people to gather and present their demand to government. We have attended many democratic protests at India gate laws, boat club where government ministers, leader of oppositions or senior bureaucrats would come to receive the representations. Tens of thousands of people could assemble near the center of power. In Washington, people cab gather right outside the Capitol Hill. Why should we be moving people away to Burari, CBD ground,
Delhi is once again flooded with people standing up to save democracy. If Modi thinks taking away Jantar Mantar will put an end to protests, he is mistaken. Jantar Mantar is not just a location but a spirit of resistance that nobody can ever take away,