Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut's exceptional six-wicket haul for just seven runs has put Saurashtra in a commanding position against Assam in the Ranji Trophy. Saurashtra secured a significant first-innings lead and then reduced Assam to 65 for seven on day three, nearing an outright victory.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their rally in early trade, driven by strong buying in IT firms and an earnings-driven surge in Tata Group's retail arm, Trent, which reported a 25 per cent increase in net profit.
Indian AI startup Sarvam has signed a five-year agreement with the Ministry of Defence to develop and deploy artificial intelligence applications for the armed forces. This Memorandum of Understanding with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff aims to enhance operational capabilities, decision support, and training across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, focusing on building an indigenous AI layer on sovereign infrastructure.
Kartik Aaryan is set to headline Vivek Agnihotri's military drama Operation Sindoor, a film based on India's deep strikes inside Pakistan.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed significantly higher, with the Sensex rallying 1,233 points and the Nifty climbing to 23,440.80. This surge was primarily fuelled by a sharp increase in Reliance Industries' share price following strong quarterly earnings and a notable decline in crude oil prices.
Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the second consecutive session, driven by strong buying in IT firms and a significant boost from Tata Group's retail arm Trent following its impressive September quarter earnings.
For AP, retirement will bring a change of uniform. For the rest of us, it will be another reminder of how far we have travelled since those days at the Academy. The Air Force will miss him. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Amar Preet Singh, his NDA coursemate, as he retires as chief of the air staff.
Young left-arm spinner Aman Chaudhary took four wickets for Delhi, helping them bowl out Services for 266 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match, despite a valiant unbeaten century from Services skipper Rajat Paliwal. Elsewhere, Mohammed Shami made an impact for Bengal, Gujarat posted a strong total against Kerala, and Jharkhand struggled against Odisha.
West Indies secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Mirpur, chasing down 170 on the fourth day to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated that the border situation in the state is normal and Indian armed forces are effectively guarding the borders, despite recent controversies regarding Chinese troop confrontations. He clarified that incidents are "transgressions, not intrusions" due to undefined border lines, and dismissed concerns about impact on tourism. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat also affirmed border security.
Delhi Police have apprehended three wanted men, including a history-sheeter with 13 prior criminal cases, for a violent attack in northeast Delhi last month. The accused allegedly assaulted a man with sticks, fired gunshots, and vandalised his car. Four others were previously arrested in connection with the September 25 incident.
Two men have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Brahampuri area for allegedly firing a shot in the air and threatening a man. Police recovered a country-made pistol and a scooter used in the incident, and one of the accused has a prior record.
A court in Kochi sentenced two former officials of Steel and Industrial Forgings Ltd (SIFL) to three years' rigorous imprisonment and imposed fines in a corruption case. The case involved manipulating a tender for battle tank components for the Ordnance Factory, Medak, leading to a wrongful loss of Rs 78 lakh to the government. Another company, AMW-MGM Forgings Pvt Ltd, was also fined, while three other accused, including a former General Manager, were acquitted.
India captain Shubman Gill on Friday spent considerable time fine-tuning his game against that variation at the team's training session ahead of the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka, in Colombo.
Jamshedpur police arrested 15 individuals for alleged gambling during a raid on a house in Prakashnagar, seizing Rs 7.67 lakh in cash. All arrested persons have been remanded to judicial custody. This action comes as East Singhbhum district police intensify efforts to curb criminal activities during the festival season.
India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been declared fit for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, recovering from a left hamstring injury that had sidelined him from the preceding ODI series.
Two masked men stormed Gurdwara Manji Sahib in Rajoana Kalan village, Ludhiana, firing multiple shots at the head sewadar's room. The head sewadar, Baldev Singh, narrowly escaped as he was in the bathroom. This incident follows a similar attack at another gurdwara near Jagraon just 24 hours earlier. Police are investigating and scanning CCTV footage.
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal. This win propelled Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League, marking their first league triumph at Anfield in 14 years and leaving Liverpool in fifth place.
The Delhi Police conducted 'shuddh prahar', a 10-day operation in northeast Delhi, leading to the arrest of 569 individuals for various criminal activities ahead of the festive season. The crackdown resulted in significant recoveries, including remote radio units worth Rs 4 crore, over 800 kg of firecrackers, and 221.5 kg of adulterated ghee, alongside arrests for murder, theft, drug peddling, and gambling.
Accessibility organisation Svayam has partnered with the People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) to ensure adequate facilities and transportation for the upcoming 47th World Armwrestling Championship and 28th World Para Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi. The partnership will focus on accessibility audits, staff sensitisation, and accessible transportation for the event, which will host athletes from 56 countries, including 400 para-athletes.
Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, have arrested a 21-year-old man for possessing a country-made pistol and a live cartridge without a valid licence. The arrest followed a tip-off, and a case has been registered under the Arms Act against the accused and his absconding friend.
Virat Kohli struck a fine 74 to guide India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the rain-hit first ODI of the series in Auckland on Wednesday, a day before his 38th birthday.
A notorious history-sheeter, Surya alias 'Kuttisaku', with over 10 pending criminal cases, was brutally hacked to death by an unidentified gang in Madurai district on Monday. The incident occurred while he was consuming alcohol, and police suspect prior enmity as the motive, launching an investigation to apprehend the assailants.
Unidentified gunmen attacked a women's college in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Tuesday, injuring three female students. The incident in Noshki district saw two armed men open fire before fleeing after facing resistance. One student is critically injured. Authorities are investigating the motive, considering both terrorism and personal enmity, noting this is the first time a women's college has been targeted in the conflict-ridden region.
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case concerning the firing on actor Tiger Shroff's car. Eleven people have been arrested, and an alleged associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is named as a wanted accused.
Musheer Khan delivered a sensational all-round performance, scoring a century and taking a six-wicket haul, to help Mumbai bowl out Haryana for 270 and enforce a follow-on in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
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 former local journalist, Palash Tiwari, was arrested in Raipur for allegedly firing shots in the air and threatening individuals inside the Raipur Press Club. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, leading to his swift apprehension and the recovery of a pistol and cartridges.
A property dealer, Anees, has been arrested in northeast Delhi's Jafrabad for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 47 lakh by promising to sell him a flat. Police recovered a mobile phone from the accused, who is also involved in 14 other criminal cases, including murder and theft.
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 510 crore belonging to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) in connection with alleged bank fraud and money laundering cases involving Reliance Home Finance Limited, Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd., and Reliance Communication Ltd. The attached assets include aircraft, land parcels, windmills, and financial instruments.
Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly stealing 400 grams of gold jewellery, valued at approximately Rs 45 lakh, from a man in central Delhi's Karol Bagh. The accused posed as traffic regulators to distract the victim and commit the theft. All stolen jewellery has been recovered, and two of the accused have prior criminal records.
Karnataka secured a massive innings and 314-run victory over Assam on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.
Delhi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man, Sujal alias Dhela, in connection with a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the alleged Bhola Bhai gang. This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of the gang's leader, Mukesh alias Bhola, and another associate, Vipin. The gang is accused of serious offences including murder, robbery, and extortion, with the leader allegedly continuing to direct operations from jail.
Security forces in Manipur recovered two bodies from a hilly stretch in Senapati district on Sunday morning. The recovery was made during an operation to trace two Kuki youths who went missing on October 29. The bodies are suspected to be those of the missing individuals, and identification is underway. This incident follows another gunfight on Saturday in Noney district where three Kuki people were killed.
Police in Ludhiana have arrested Sandeep Singh in connection with a staged firing incident at Gurdwara Gopalsar Sahib. The event was allegedly orchestrated by Baba Amarjit Singh of the gurdwara to obtain police protection. Sandeep Singh fired two rounds and dropped a threatening letter on October 27, using an illegal weapon. Police are now searching for Baba Amarjit Singh.
Kagiso Rabada became the fifth South African to claim 600 international wickets, while reaching 350 Test scalps in 13,808 deliveries, the fastest bowler to achieve the milestone.
The INDIA bloc rally held at Ramlila Maidan in central Delhi concluded peacefully on Sunday, with police reporting no major law and order incidents. Extensive security measures were in place, including over 4,000 police personnel, CCTV cameras, drones, and CAPF deployment, ensuring the safety of participants and smooth traffic flow.
The United States has reportedly conducted a clandestine military operation targeting Iran's Qeshm Island, part of a series of limited attacks against Tehran. This strike occurred on Monday, shortly after US President Donald Trump suggested a deal with Iran was possible, despite ongoing military actions. US officials indicate these strikes are kept minimal and secret to avoid escalating to a wider military campaign. The incident follows previous US actions and Iran's report of capturing a US drone.
Bravery, mastery and timing were among his greatest qualities. We have seen batters hit plenty of sixes, but Glenn Maxwell would leave spectators wondering where he would dispatch the next delivery, notes K R Nayar.
Delhi Police has announced elaborate security and traffic arrangements for the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. Over 4,000 police personnel, along with CAPF companies, will be deployed, with the venue divided into 14 zones and monitored by over 200 CCTV cameras and drones. Traffic diversions are planned, and organisers have been instructed on crowd management and conduct, while local traders express concerns about business disruption.
