A woman has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly hacking into a demat account, selling high-value shares worth over Rs 4.5 crore, and using the proceeds to buy penny stocks. She gained access by illegally obtaining a SIM card linked to the victim's email, intercepting OTPs. Police have frozen shares worth Rs 2.86 crore.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a pilot project in Mahim, installing an AI-powered camera at a garbage-vulnerable spot. This system detects illegal dumping and issues audio warnings, aiming to deter citizens from littering. The BMC plans to evaluate its effectiveness before wider implementation across Mumbai's 286 identified garbage-vulnerable spots.
Democrat Ranjeev Puri, an Indian-American, has been elected as the Speaker of the Michigan House, marking a historic first for the community. Puri, who previously served as the first Sikh American in the Michigan House, expressed his honour and commitment to working with other state leaders to fulfil election promises. His election is celebrated as a significant step for Indian-American representation in US politics.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak for the seventh consecutive day, defying a global market rout. The Sensex climbed 1,718 points to 81,028.02, and the Nifty reclaimed the 25,000 level, closing at 25,030.35, driven by sustained foreign fund inflows and easing crude oil prices.
The US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has predicted that Cyclone Arnab could intensify into a powerful storm with winds reaching 222 kmph, significantly higher than the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of 125-135 kmph at landfall. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is bracing for potential severe weather and a sea surge.
Alex Carey says Australia must focus on preparation ahead of the South Africa Test, with their No. 1 ranking and World Test Championship hopes at stake.
Australian batter Steve Smith has become the third Australian and 12th overall player to reach 11,000 runs in Test cricket during the ongoing second Test against South Africa. He achieved this milestone in 226 innings, placing him among an elite group of batters. The article also details the match situation where South Africa has enforced a follow-on against Australia.
Indian paddlers Jehan Dorab Madan and Shubham Wadhwa secured a bronze medal in the men's doubles MD4 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games. Despite a 0-3 loss to South Korea in their final group match, their overall performance placed them among the top four, earning them a podium finish. Jehan Madan, at 50, became the oldest Indian medallist at the event.
Cyclone Murasu unleashed severe destruction across coastal Andhra Pradesh, prompting mass evacuations and leaving a trail of damaged infrastructure and livelihoods as it crossed the coast early on Tuesday.
Andhra Pradesh is on high alert as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is set to make landfall on its coast, with extensive evacuations, deployment of medical teams, and stocking of essential supplies underway to minimise damage and ensure public safety.
Ishan Kishan top-scored with a splendid knock of 270 to power East Zone to a mammoth first innings total of 708 in their first innings on Day 2 against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.
India never lost a Test at home while Mohammed Shami was playing. He played 21 of them, India won 17 and drew four.
Captain Anmol Ekka struck twice as the Indian junior men's hockey team ripped through South Korea's defences in a late surge for a 7-3 triumph that left it within touching distance of a semi-final berth.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has unveiled his current ODI World XI, notably omitting Suryakumar Yadav and Harry Brook, while naming Rohit Sharma as captain. His selection features a mix of players from India, England, South Africa, New Zealand, and the West Indies, ahead of the India-New Zealand ODI series.
Former Australian head coach Darren Lehmann has reacted to Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Lehmann suggested that some things are best left unsaid for the good of the game and questioned Khawaja's timing, especially with his autobiography release. Khawaja maintains that collective responsibility should have been taken and spoke out because he felt Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were unfairly singled out.
The Bombay High Court on Thursday cancelled the bail previously granted to dismissed police officer Sachin Waze, an accused in the 2021 'Antilia' bomb scare case and the killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran. The court allowed the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) appeal, overturning a special court's decision that had granted Waze bail in September. Waze, booked under the UAPA, will remain in Thane Central Prison.
Police conducted a search at the Kasba residence of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen in connection with the alleged Durga Puja pass scam, days after his arrest. The investigation involves the unauthorised use of the UNESCO name and logo to sell VIP passes and preview show tickets, with Sen's wife and daughter also under scrutiny for their alleged roles and financial irregularities.
Four bodies of Tamil Nadu fishermen have been recovered after their boat capsized off the Andhra Pradesh coast during Cyclone Murasu. Nine fishermen had gone missing when their boat, which had initially sought shelter, attempted to move between ports without informing authorities and was caught in severe winds. Search operations are ongoing for the remaining five missing fishermen.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their rally for the fifth consecutive day, driven by significant foreign institutional investor inflows and a dip in global crude oil prices, signalling a positive shift in market sentiment. Track Sensex, nifty on November 4, 2026.
Bengaluru's electorate has significantly decreased by 43.13% to 59.08 lakh after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and the publication of the final electoral roll on October 27. This reduction is largely due to deletions under the ASDDO category (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, Others), with Bengaluru South and Mahadevapura seeing the highest number of removals. Despite the deletions, the Chief Electoral Officer assured that no eligible voter was removed and the process was transparent.
Several Indian-Americans have achieved significant victories in the US midterm elections, with five securing seats in the House of Representatives and Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller winning re-election. The article profiles these successful candidates, highlighting their backgrounds and contributions to American politics.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri, 15, is set to compete at the Dakar Youth Olympics, balancing rising expectations after her Asian Under-17 title and maiden senior international win. She aims to stay focused on her game, drawing on her diverse international experience and recent successes, including becoming the first Indian to win both Asian U-15 and U-17 titles.
Indian American Pia Dandiya has won the election to the US House of Representatives from Florida's 22nd congressional district, defeating Marine veteran Casey Askar. Dandiya, a former high school principal, secured 51.9 per cent of the votes, becoming the newest Indian-American US congresswoman and turning a competitive district blue.
Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Nagpur for their involvement in a large-scale share trading investment scam. The trio is implicated in at least 73 cyber fraud cases across India, including six in Mumbai, where one victim lost over Rs 58 lakh. The fraudsters used shell companies to channel the illicit funds.
India voted against a Pakistan-sponsored UN resolution on conventional arms control at regional and sub-regional levels, reiterating its long-held position that arms control is a global issue. Despite Israel also opposing the resolution, India firmly dismissed any suggestion of diplomatic coordination, emphasizing its decision was based on national considerations.
The Indian trio of Ribhav Verma, Anshul Mishra, and Arkesh Bhatia faced a challenging opening day at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand due to strong winds and a difficult course layout. While they struggled, defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand delivered an exceptional eight-under 63 to take a commanding lead. The Indians now need a significant improvement on Friday to make the halfway cut.
Indian stock markets, led by the Sensex and Nifty, have extended their robust rally for a fourth consecutive day, buoyed by a significant correction in crude oil prices, a resurgence of foreign institutional investor inflows, and strong domestic Q2 earnings.
Punjab Police, with central agency support, has secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia after a 10-month international manhunt. This marks the first time Punjab Police has secured a fugitive's deportation from an African country. Afridi, a key kingpin of the Doni Bal-Prabh Dassuwal gang, is wanted in over 30 heinous criminal cases, including five murders, and was allegedly directing organised crime from abroad. The operation, codenamed 'Operation SHAHID', involved extensive international coordination and tracking across multiple continents.
The UK's Court of Appeal on Thursday increased the minimum term of a British Sikh man's life sentence for the murder of an 18-year-old student. Vickrum Digwa, who had attempted a religious kirpan self-defence, must now serve a minimum of 25 years instead of 21. The case has sparked debate over the use of religious symbols and led to community concerns and an investigation into police conduct.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed a maiden T20I century off 53 balls, while Connor Esterhuizen added 88, powering South Africa to an 11-run win over Namibia and a final berth.
Modern batters are scoring faster and hitting more boundaries, but are they losing control? India's struggles in Wellington have revived the debate over T20 cricket's influence on ODI batting.
Akshay Kumar's ruthless serial killer role and Sidharth Malhotra's folklore horror to Manoj Bajpayee's powerful drama and international award-winners on OTT this weekend.
Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has risen two places to eighth in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings, while current skipper Smriti Mandhana has lost her top position to South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt.
'But sometimes I am cuckoo in the head. I sit late at night, and I think of how I want to play and how I want to be as a cricketer.'
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs experienced a difficult third round at the Wistron Ladies Open in Chinese Taipei, carding a 1-over 73. This performance caused her to slip to tied 23rd position at 5-under 211. Home favourite Ching Huang took a one-shot lead after an impressive 7-under 65, while Urs struggled with windy conditions but managed to limit damage with late birdies.
India's Greco-Roman wrestlers, including Asian Games medallist Sunil Kumar, faced early defeats at the World Championships in Astana on Monday. Three wrestlers, Sunil Kumar, Sahil, and Sachin Sahrawat, were eliminated in their opening rounds, highlighting a disappointing performance from the Indian contingent.
India's bowling attack, featuring several inexperienced players, is a major concern ahead of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with key pacers rested for upcoming Test matches and the World Test Championship.
Scott Boland struck twice in successive deliveries to reduce South Africa to 20 for two on a rain-hit opening day, giving Australia the early advantage in the second Test.
India, already in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey, will play Malaysia in their fourth round robin match on Sunday.
The US midterm elections saw the Democratic Party gain control of Congress and key gubernatorial posts, leading international affairs experts to view the outcome as a referendum on President Donald Trump's policies. Analysts suggest the results signal a desire for change in his behaviour and could prompt a more pragmatic approach in his remaining term, with potential implications for global politics and India-US relations.
