Mid-Day Top News: Maharashtra assembly polls likely only after Diwali and more

Welcome to MidDays Top News at this hour We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation Mumbai entertainment sports and more Lets dive into the headlines shaping our world todayMaharashtra assembly elections likely only after DiwaliThe Maharashtra Assembly polls are expected to be held after Diwali in November this year instead of October giving the Mahayuti government at least a month more in office before it takes on the Maha Vikas Aghadi MVA On Friday the Election Commission of India ECI parted with the practice of holding Maharashtra elections together with Haryanarsquos Read moreUttar Pradesh 20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail near Kanpur no injuries reportedAs many as 20 coaches of the 19168 Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur during the wee hours of Saturday rail officials said There is no report of any loss of life or injury in the accident While speaking about Sabarmati Express derail North Central Railway NCR senior public relations officer Shashikant Tripathi told PTI that the accident occurred at 230 am He said there is no report of loss of life or property The train was going from Varanasi to Ahmedabad Rescue and relief operations are underway The train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen railway station Read moreJammu and Kashmir assembly elections in 3 phases Haryana on Oct 1Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases from September 18 while Haryana will go to polls in a single phase on October 1 the Election Commission announced on Friday Voting will take place for 90 seats in Jammu and Kashmir on September 18 September 25 and October 1 the EC said Read moreBachchan Jr at his bestRelationships often form the crux of Shoojit Sircarrsquos movies For his yetuntitled next the director has delved into the tender bond between a father and his daughter as the two try to rekindle their relationship What makes the project special for Sircar is that it marks his first collaboration with Abhishek Bachchan The director who shot the drama in the US last September is deeply impressed by his leading man Read moreManu wants to horse aroundHer shooting hand bruised by repeated pistol recoils during unrelenting training Manu Bhaker will take a well deserved threemonth break But it wonrsquot be a vacation The double Olympic medallist will continue her other routines including yoga and waking up at 6 am mdash which she hates And she also plans to catch up on her hobbies mdash horse riding skating Bharatnatyam and violin practice to name a few Bhaker 22 who won bronze medals in the 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team partnering Sarabjot Singh was at PTI headquarters on Friday along with her coach and shooting great Jaspal Rana for an interaction Read more