Brighton & Hove Albion have climbed to second in the Premier League table after a convincing 2-0 home victory against 10-man Brentford. Goals from Diego Gomez and Pascal Gross secured the win, marking the club's best-ever start to a top-flight season.
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his administration's hardline immigration policies may have contributed to the Republican Party's setbacks in the November 3 midterm elections, admitting that the deportation drive targeting undocumented immigrants, including those with long-established jobs and lives in the country, may have been "too tough".
Democrats are projected to gain control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a significant shift in the balance of power and delivering major victories in traditionally Republican states like Texas, Kansas, and Iowa.
Police seized over Rs 1 crore in cash from the office of rebel TMC MLA Shamim Ahmed in Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, following the interrogation of an arrested aide of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. The seizure is linked to alleged financial irregularities.
India's eastern coastal states are bracing for Cyclone Murasu, the second severe cyclone within a week, leading to flight cancellations, deployment of disaster response teams, and the evacuation of thousands. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Narsapur in south Andhra Pradesh with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph.
India-born urban planner Nithya Raman, who made history by unseating incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election, developed her political philosophy through grassroots activism in Chennai. From 2010 to 2013, she led Transparent Chennai, mapping public sanitation, advocating for waste pickers, and opposing slum evictions, using data-driven approaches that later informed her successful mayoral campaign focused on housing affordability and homelessness. She is set to take office on December 14, 2026, as the first Indian-American and South Asian mayor of Los Angeles.
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has become the world No. 1 batter in T20 Internationals, according to the latest ICC rankings.
The Indian men's national football team, known as the Blue Tigers, has arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, for two international friendly matches. This marks their first visit to the country. Head coach Khalid Jamil expressed the team's readiness and appealed to the Indian community for support, highlighting the challenge of playing away from home against a strong opponent.
Australia return to Newlands for the series-deciding Test against South Africa, confronting Sandpapergate memories from 2018, as Steve Smith seeks redemption and Nortje's injury reshapes hosts' bowling options.
A recent study has uncovered a new natural process contributing to extreme heatwaves in mid-latitudes, including northwestern India. This process involves a complex interaction between soil moisture, atmospheric pressure, and temperature, which, once a critical temperature threshold is exceeded, creates a vicious cycle leading to even higher temperatures. The findings suggest that current climate models may underestimate future heatwave risks.
India's badminton contingent, led by HS Prannoy, is set to compete at the USD 500,000 Super 500 Korea Open. Newly-crowned Hylo Open champion Lakshya Sen has withdrawn, placing more responsibility on Prannoy. Young talents like Tanvi Sharma, Malvika Bansod, and Anmol Kharb will also feature, alongside Indian doubles pairs.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged significantly in early trade, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and optimism surrounding a potential resolution to the West Asia conflict following the US midterm elections, which saw the Democratic Party gain control of Congress. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 5, 2026.
Liverpool ended a two-match losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak. The result pushes Crystal Palace to the bottom of the Premier League table, intensifying pressure on manager Pierre Sage.
East Zone pacers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar chipped away at the wickets to leave South Zone tottering on 242/6 at stumps on Day 3, of the Duleep Trophy final.
Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have strengthened their coaching staff by appointing former India seamer Mohit Sharma as bowling coach and bringing in ex-South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel.
Karun Nair, despite scoring a century in a local tournament, was controversially excluded from the South Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy final. This decision has drawn attention given South Zone's struggles against East Zone. Coach Vikram Verma cited team combination and "personal reasons" for Nair's absence, but his subsequent participation in another match suggests deeper issues.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cocaine trafficking network operating in Delhi-NCR, leading to the arrest of four individuals, including a Ghanaian national. The network allegedly supplied drugs to youths in pubs and bars across South Delhi and Gurugram. Further investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's claim that Australia's entire team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering plan, calling his comments '100 percent accurate' and questioning Cricket Australia's investigation.
Middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan has voiced his frustration and bitterness after his consistent domestic performances and improved fitness have not led to a recall to the Indian Test team. He questioned the motivation to work hard when efforts don't translate into national selection, particularly highlighting his strong performances in intra-squad matches abroad and the team's perceived preference for him only in home Test conditions.
Indian shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Tanvi Sharma have made a strong start at the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament, both advancing to the women's singles second round on Wednesday. While Kharb defeated Rachel Chan, Sharma overcame Manami Suizu. However, HS Prannoy and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv and Maneesha faced early exits.
Senior NCP leader Praful Patel met NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, stating that despite political differences, their family relations remain strong. They discussed the political situation, and Pawar was in good spirits. This meeting follows the 2023 NCP split and recent developments within the Ajit Pawar faction.
Spanish golfer Ana Pelaez Trevino secured her second Ladies European Tour victory at the 2026 Aramco China Championship, firing a flawless final round of 64 which included a spectacular hole-in-one. Indian golfer Pranavi Urs finished the week at Par, recording rounds of 73-72-73-74.
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has claimed victory in Michigan's Senate race, making him the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate, a historic win amidst a nationwide Democratic sweep in the 2026 midterm elections.
Captain Tilak Varma's unbeaten 106 and Shreyas Gopal's 87 helped South Zone secure a vital 90-run first-innings lead against North Zone in their Duleep Trophy semifinal, overcoming an early collapse.
Some 73 speakers assembled on October 26 and 27 at the Raffles University at Neemrana in Rajasthan, a few with clearly tenuous ties with diplomacy, but were deemed to add value to the proceedings, notes Krishnan Srinivasan.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton expressed his delight after defending the Asian Champions Trophy title at home. He emphasised that his primary focus remains on defence, a strategy that has consistently yielded positive results for the team. India secured their sixth overall ACT crown by defeating Japan 4-1 on Thursday.
Usman Khawaja has revealed that the entire Australian team, including players and support staff, was aware of the 2018 ball-tampering incident. This contradicts the long-held belief that only Steven Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were responsible. Khawaja claims he urged the team to take collective responsibility at the time and expressed disappointment that only three players bore the brunt of the blame.
India's Test vice-captain K L Rahul will miss the Duleep Trophy final for South Zone, as confirmed by skipper Tilak Varma.
Four people were injured and two arrested after a land dispute escalated into a violent clash involving gunfire in Dehli Ujagar village, Kanpur. The incident occurred when a new owner's family attempted to fence an orchard, leading to opposition and violence.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has maintained its position as the top-selling player in the retail two-wheeler market for the fourth consecutive month in October, intensifying its challenge to long-time leader Hero MotoCorp. This consistent performance, driven by strong scooter sales and shifting market dynamics, has significantly narrowed the gap between the two giants, with Honda now clearly establishing itself as a formidable contender for the market leader slot in the coming years.
Former Australia captain Steve Smith has revealed he felt 'thrown to the wolves' following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, admitting he still experiences flashbacks to the media frenzy upon his return home.
'I don't want to stay in my comfort zone. I want to take risks.'
A man accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in a police encounter early on Monday. Dilip Roy allegedly opened fire at a police team attempting to arrest him, leading to police retaliation. This marks the fourth reported police encounter in West Bengal since the BJP came to power in May, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stating police are allowed to retaliate in self-defence in certain cases.
Out-of-form batter Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia's One-Day International squad for upcoming series against Zimbabwe and South Africa, with Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, and Josh Hazlewood returning to the side.
India's Pranavi Urs finished the opening round of the Wistron Ladies Open tied 33rd with a two-under-par 70. South Africa's Cassandra Alexander leads the tournament after an impressive eight-under-par 64, followed by Chinese Taipei's Cheng-Hsuan Shih.
Far-right activists, led by Jake Lang, stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle, displaying racist placards and sparking widespread condemnation from US lawmakers and community leaders.
Amidst swirling political developments in Maharashtra, speculation about a potential merger between the NCP and NCP-SP factions is intensifying, with key leaders hinting at significant realignments and leadership role clarifications.
The fact that decency was the winning message should be plastered on every door in DC. Stick to decency, and this can work, asserts Sree Sreenivasan.
Trump seems to have made up his mind that a pliant Pakistan will be more useful than India. We cannot expect a change in Trump's policy towards India in his post midterm poll tenure as America's president, observes Ambassador T N Sreenivasan.
Democrats are projected to gain control of the US House of Representatives, marking a significant political shift. This comes as voters express discontent over economic anxiety, the Iran war, and tariffs, leading to a rebuke of the Republican party. The shift will empower Democrats to scrutinize the Trump administration and block Republican legislative efforts, with Representative Hakeem Jeffries potentially becoming the first African American Speaker.
