Landslide triggering Budhi Gandaki River floods in Nepal unleashed energy equivalent to 3.5-magnitude quake: Report

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:43 AM

Kathamandu, Oct 14 (IANS) A massive landslide in the high Himalayas of Nepal's Gorkha district on October 11, which triggered devastating floods in the Budhi Gandaki River, generated energy equivalent to that of a 3.5-magnitude earthquake, according to a preliminary assessment by the Department of Mines and Geology.

Gautam Adani shares what Michael Bloomberg's vision means for India

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:42 AM

Ahmedabad, Oct 14 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said on Wednesday that leadership is not measured by the milestones we celebrate today, but by the commitment to expand what humanity can achieve tomorrow, and very few embody that better than Bloomberg Co-founder Michael Bloomberg.

Sivaji's upcoming film 'M3' unit wraps up shooting; film likely to hit screens in December

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:40 AM

Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, the unit of director Balaji VR's upcoming Telugu family entertainer 'M3', featuring actor Sivaji in the lead, has now wrapped up shooting.

Sara Ali Khan recalls weighing almost 100 kg when she discovered her dream of becoming an actor

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:36 AM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Actress Sara Ali Khan has revealed that she weighed almost 100 kg when she rediscovered her childhood dream of becoming an actor while studying history at Columbia University.

Farrhana Bhatt shares unseen glimpses with Rubina Dilaik, Avinash Mishra from ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’ shoot

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:30 AM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Actress Farrhana Bhatt has shared a series of unseen glimpses from the shoot of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’, offering fans a peek into her off-screen moments with fellow contestants Rubina Dilaik, Avinash Mishra, Orry and others.

Air India Frankfurt-Delhi flight makes emergency landing in Jaipur after Squawk 7500 alert

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi made an emergency landing in Jaipur on Wednesday after reportedly transmitting Squawk 7500, the international code used to indicate a hijacking, as per multiple reports.

Wickham earns maiden call-up as WI leave out Joseph, Hope for Bangladesh Tests

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:23 AM

St. John's, Oct 14 (IANS) The West Indies have opted for workload management over immediate availability as fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and white-ball captain Shai Hope miss the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with all-rounder Keemo Paul and uncapped batter Kevin Wickham among the notable inclusions in the 15-member squad.

Anupam Kher says ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ and its characters are ‘immortal’

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:16 AM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has called ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ one of those rare films that have the potential to make both the movie and its characters immortal, as the sequel to the much-loved film is all set to hit the screens.

Sarika tells daughter Aksharaa Haasan: I feel blessed that you chose us to be your parents!

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:11 AM

Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) Former actress Sarika has now responded to an emotional post put out by her daughter, actress Aksharaa Haasan, on Tuesday, saying that she felt blessed that Aksharaa had chosen them to be her parents.

India’s festive trade may top Rs 7 lakh crore this year, says CAIT

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India’s festive trade is expected to exceed Rs 7 lakh crore during the Navratri-to-Diwali period this year, registering an estimated growth of 15-18 per cent over last year, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).