Efforts to retrieve the bodies faced challenges because of the massive destruction in Gaza (Getty)

World

Hamas expands search for hostages' bodies in Gaza as Egypt joins effort

CRPF in action against Maoist militants in Chhattisgarh

Nation

21 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (photo: PTI)

Nation

Sitting MLA among 16 rebel leaders expelled from JD(U) in poll-bound Bihar

No structural damage was reported, and cooling operations continued for more than an hour.

Nation

Firefighters avert major tragedy in Mumbai; 8 rescued from Kandivali high rise, 3 in ICU

The Opposition is questioning PM Modi's decision to cancel his trip to ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur

Nation

Congress takes a dig at Modi after Trump repeats 'Russian oil’ claim

Chhath celebration in Delhi, 26 Oct 2025 (Photos: Vipin/National Herald)photo story

Culture

In photos: The spirit of Chhath — family, faith and the flowing river

Chandrakhani Pass — gateway to reclusive Malana, increasingly encroached upon by 21st-century India

Travel

A trek to the world’s best hash-growing grounds in the Himalayas, in Himachal

Mamdani makes a point of getting hands-on with his biryani in the face of Islamophobic, racist attacks

Opinion

The tripod that raises Zohran Mamdani, almost-mayor of New York City

Late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

POLITICS

When PMs didn’t advertise deep friendship: Malaysia’s tribute to Manmohan ahead of ASEAN Summit

Tejashwi Yadav addresses a press conference in Patna on 26 October.

POLITICS

Tejashwi vows to scrap Waqf Act if INDIA bloc voted to power in Bihar

An empty classroom

Education

8,000-odd schools with zero enrolment employ about 21,000 teachers

Tejashwi Yadav addresses a press conference in Patna.

POLITICS

Tejashwi vows added emoluments for panchayat reps if INDIA bloc wins

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

POLITICS

Institutionalised murder: Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP over Maha doctor’s suicide