The Congress party has called for the scrapping of the Agnipath scheme, claiming it has weakened national security and led to a shortage of soldiers. This demand follows the government's recent decision to extend Agniveers' tenure by two years and offer permanent recruitment to some. The Congress also seeks retrospective benefits for regularised Agniveers and criticises the scheme's impact on soldiers' welfare, citing reported suicides and discrimination.
Barricades around Delhi's Jantar Mantar have been removed following its denotification as an authorised protest site. This decision, based on recommendations from a Home Ministry committee, was communicated to the Supreme Court by Delhi Police, citing concerns over public safety, traffic, and security. Three alternative protest venues have been designated.
A man from Raipur, Tikeshwar Sahu, who travelled to Russia for a job in September, has reportedly been detained there on "false" drug charges. His family alleges he is being pressured to join the Russian Army to fight in the war or face a long jail term. This incident follows a similar case last month involving another Chhattisgarh man. Sahu's family has sought intervention from the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's Office and other authorities for his safe return.
Meghalaya is making significant progress in its preparations for the 39th National Games next year, according to Sunaina Kumari, chairperson of the Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC). Following a four-day inspection, the GTCC expressed satisfaction with infrastructure development and inter-departmental coordination for the event, which proposes to host 39 sporting disciplines across Shillong, Jowai, and Tura.
Three Maharashtra PWD officials have been arrested in Palghar district for allegedly embezzling nearly Rs 73 lakh in government funds. The officials, including an Executive Engineer and an Auditor, are accused of tampering with documents to divert funds meant for unemployed engineers to a private construction company. Police registered a case in September 2026, and the main accused, a ruling party leader, secured anticipatory bail.
A cab driver in Bengaluru allegedly murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. The accused, Shekhar, committed the murders over two days, disposing of bodies at various locations. Police have arrested him and are investigating the shocking incident.
Official sources reveal a coordinated anti-India campaign by Chinese vloggers and livestreamers. These individuals are reportedly filming in impoverished areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and falsely presenting them as parts of New Delhi, India, while making derogatory comments about India's living conditions, sanitation, and poverty to international audiences. This deliberate misrepresentation aims to create negative perceptions about India and highlights growing concerns about misinformation.
Mumbai struck twice late in the final session to restrict Railways to 116/2, trailing by 280 runs, on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old truck driver, Innas Khan, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident on the Naraina flyover last month. The victim, a scooter rider, died after being hit by Khan's vehicle. The arrest followed an extensive investigation involving CCTV footage analysis and vehicle verification.
Karnataka's KV Aneesh scored an unbeaten 142, leading his team to a commanding 496 for five against Assam in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match. Karnataka now holds a 361-run first-innings lead, with other players like Mayank Agarwal, Aneeshwar Gautam, and Manvanth Kumar also contributing half-centuries. Meanwhile, other Ranji matches saw Tripura take a significant lead against Saurashtra, Punjab post a huge total against Andhra, and Chhattisgarh hold a slender lead over Hyderabad.
Maharashtra, powered by Tanay Sanghvi's maiden fifty and a crucial last-wicket stand with Pradeep Dadhe, secured a 64-run first-innings lead against Bengal on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group C match. Despite being reduced to 64 for six, Maharashtra's lower order showed resilience to surpass Bengal's total of 143.
A software engineer in Kolkata was allegedly hacked to death by his live-in partner following a quarrel at his rented accommodation. Police have arrested the accused woman and her mother in connection with the incident. The couple reportedly had an altercation on Saturday night, leading to the fatal attack.
Keralam Industries Minister P K Kunhalikutty unveiled the logo and website for COKPIT 2027, a Global Aviation GCC Leadership Summit scheduled for January 2027 in Kochi. The summit aims to position Kochi as a prime destination for aviation Global Capability Centres, attracting industry leaders and showcasing the city's potential as an aviation hub with strong connectivity and existing infrastructure.
Opposition INDIA bloc leaders staged a sit-in at Rajghat, alleging a 'criminal conspiracy of vote chori' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding Kumar's resignation and seeking a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu.
Vidarbha secured an innings and 20 runs victory over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, with Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade taking five wickets each. This win propelled Vidarbha to the top of the Group A points table. Other matches saw Goa win with a bonus point, while Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir were set to gain points on first-innings leads.
A court in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, has sentenced Faisal Lakhani to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Kajal Baraiya at a bus station. The verdict was delivered within two months of the crime, which had sparked public outcry and led to a swift police investigation and trial.
Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir secured three points each in their respective Ranji Trophy Group A matches against Baroda and Puducherry, both ending in draws. UP gained a first-innings lead over Baroda, while J&K did the same against Puducherry, impacting their group standings.
The body of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead on October 13, has been moved to PGIMER for post-mortem after his family ended a 22-day agitation. The family's protest concluded following a meeting with Punjab government representatives, who agreed to several demands including compensation, a job for Jhota's wife, and the release of arrested protesters.
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 155, returning to form with a blistering century, as the second unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A ended in a draw on Day 4 in Christchurch. Yash Rathod also scored a hundred, helping India A recover from early wickets.
New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson has expressed frustration over the team's inability to field a consistent bowling unit in the ongoing white-ball series against India, attributing it to injuries to key players. He also discussed his personal form, his enjoyment of bowler-friendly pitches, and the challenges of switching between white-ball and Test formats.
India secured a narrow four-run victory over New Zealand via the DLS method in a rain-affected ODI, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. India's pace attack restricted New Zealand to 134, but the chase proved challenging before rain halted play. Key contributions from Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul helped India navigate a tricky pitch.
Indian men's and women's skeet shooters had a disappointing performance at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, failing to reach individual medal rounds and finishing outside medal positions in team events. Their hopes of securing a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics also ended unsuccessfully.
World number one Jannik Sinner has announced his split from coach Darren Cahill, with former world number two Magnus Norman reportedly set to replace the Australian and join Sinner's coaching team alongside Simone Vagnozzi.
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday for further tests, hours after being discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. He had been admitted to the Pune hospital on November 2 for cough and chest pain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called Pawar to inquire about his health.
India are poised to seal the ODI series against an injury-hit New Zealand in the third match in Hamilton, despite concerns over veteran Rohit Sharma's form and challenging seamer-friendly conditions. The team's strategy, particularly the batting order, is under scrutiny as they aim for a decisive victory.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has called an emergency meeting of TVK legislators in Chennai to address growing concerns over the conduct of party MLAs. The meeting, scheduled for November 11, will focus on maintaining discipline and public behaviour, particularly in light of allegations against Deputy Speaker M Ravisankar and MLA C Arul Vignesh. Opposition parties, including DMK and AIADMK, have heavily criticised the ruling TVK over these issues, demanding accountability from the Chief Minister.
A man in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by tying her to a chair, dousing her with petrol, and setting her on fire due to suspicion of an extramarital affair. The accused, Sukhbir Singh alias Monu, fled with their two children but was later apprehended. The victim, Sonam, 30, died in the blaze.
Towhid Hridoy's historic 242 not out and 82 helped Bangladesh secure a draw against West Indies in Sylhet, ending visitors' hopes of a series sweep despite Mushfiqur's landmark 7,000th Test run.
Mumbai secured a dramatic 106-run victory over a resilient Railways in the Ranji Trophy Group D clash. Despite centuries from Railways' Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali, Mumbai's exceptional fielding and crucial breakthroughs in the final hour, spearheaded by Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan, ensured their fourth outright win, taking their points tally to 27.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated on Thursday evening that it is unclear who has the ability to form a government, despite Gadi Eisenkot receiving 67 recommendations and Benjamin Netanyahu 46. This uncertainty stems from mutual vetoes between and within political blocs, particularly concerning the inclusion of Arab parties due to their stance on Hamas. Herzog plans to hold personal talks with party leaders before tasking someone on Sunday.
Kamal Haasan is set to star in Sandiyar, a new film directed by S U Arun Kumar, with its intriguing first-look poster already generating significant anticipation.
'Humanising someone in a story like this, while dealing with such a sensitive subject, is a task. You can't predict how audiences will respond.'
Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg has dismissed calls for a new investigation into the 2018 'Sandpapergate' scandal, despite recent claims from Usman Khawaja and David Warner that knowledge of the ball-tampering plot was widespread. Greenberg stated that while Khawaja's autobiography contradicts previous accounts, CA remains comfortable with its original investigation's findings and sees no reason to reopen the case.
Only one body has been recovered so far, and efforts were underway to trace the remaining six.
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have stated that the recent murder of 17-year-old Abhiram, whose body was found in a sack, was a pre-planned act. Investigations suggest a co-accused girl was aware of the main accused's intention to kill days before the incident. The victim was lured via Instagram, and digital evidence is being collected. Abhiram's father has raised doubts, claiming his son was killed for refusing to cooperate in luring another friend.
The United States has evacuated American aircraft from an air base in the UK following a threat from Iran, according to people familiar with the matter, raising fresh concerns over the security of US military assets amid the ongoing conflict.
The death toll from a three-storey building collapse in Old Delhi's Hauz Qazi area has risen to six. Police have arrested the building owner and three contractors involved in the incident. The structure, allegedly constructed without proper approval, collapsed on Thursday, trapping labourers. An FIR has been registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing incident that claimed five lives, has been arrested by Sivasagar police in connection with a 2024 bank fraud case. This arrest occurred on Tuesday, shortly after a court sent him to judicial custody for the firing incident. The bank fraud case involves Gogoi allegedly defaulting on a car loan and threatening a bank manager.
Mohammed Shami retired from Test cricket after a 13-year career, finishing with 229 wickets in 64 matches, six five-wicket hauls and a legacy built on reverse swing.
'The fact that nearly Rs 1 trillion came through fresh capital issuance is particularly encouraging, as it represents resources being channelled directly into business expansion, capacity creation, and growth.'
