A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has remanded 11 accused in the Tiger Shroff firing incident case to police custody until November 6. Police are investigating a 'deep-rooted conspiracy' by gangster Anil Pandit's organised crime syndicate, which allegedly targeted prominent personalities for economic gain. The syndicate reportedly operates with two modules for reconnaissance, execution, logistics, and arms supply. The stringent MCOCA provisions have been invoked, allowing for extended custody and specific evidence admissibility.
Australia captain Pat Cummins will give Steve Smith every chance to recover from a neck injury before the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands, with team selection pending.
'My recommendation: Stay in your job. Don't make it your dream job for life.' 'Then use your nights, weekends and holidays to build something on the side -- something you're passionate about, something you'd love to do -- without putting any pressure on yourself to earn money from it from day one.' 'It may take six months, 12 months, maybe even two years, but it will unlock something you won't know how to value until you experience it.'
Police in Kolkata have arrested the parents and maternal uncle of a 13-year-old girl after they allegedly paraded a 17-year-old boy, his father, and a friend naked through the streets. The incident occurred after the boy was caught kissing the girl. The boy's father claimed he was given a gun and forced to choose between shooting his son or walking naked. Public outrage followed the incident, leading to arrests and a police investigation under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Five-time champions India began their Asian Champions Trophy hockey campaign with a dominant 13-0 victory over Bangladesh. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, and Hardik Singh each netted a brace, showcasing India's strong title defence.
Devdutt Padikkal made a strong case for the No. 3 spot in India's Test team with a superb 199 as India A fought back from a disastrous start to post 488 for 8 in their second innings against New Zealand A in the first unofficial Test on Monday.
India has issued an advisory to its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to abide by local rules and regulations, particularly regarding filming or publishing information about missile and drone interceptions. This comes amidst escalating regional tensions and recent drone and missile attacks. The advisory also includes updates on flight suspensions by Air India and Air India Express to Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah, with some suspensions extending until 2026. Indian missions are providing assistance to affected nationals and liaising with Saudi authorities.
Adani Group-controlled Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has reiterated that airlines must decide whether to shift flights to Navi Mumbai, temporarily suspend operations at Mumbai airport, or pursue other alternatives from the summer 2027 schedule due to Terminal 1's redevelopment.
India's drug price regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), has significantly reduced the maximum retail prices (MRPs) of 543 cancer drug brands and pack sizes, with some reductions reaching up to 93 per cent. However, expensive innovator drugs from multinational corporations, including high-selling Bevacizumab and immunotherapy Keytruda, remain unaffected, highlighting limitations in the price control intervention.
A fire broke out at ONGC's NQG oil platform off the Mumbai coast on Monday morning due to a ruptured gas cooler finger. The fire was brought under control by personnel from a nearby platform, with no injuries reported. Despite the incident, a company official confirmed that operations have not been impacted, preventing potential significant revenue losses from the crucial Mumbai High field.
Venkatesh leads a genre-bending entertainer that promises comedy and thrills, but Trivikram's contrived writing and poorly executed surprises leave it struggling to deliver.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday (local time) said that the Ukrainian military violated Starlink's terms of service and was using it for offensive drone strikes to "kill people".
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated that 2026 marks an inflection point for India, akin to 1991, necessitating the country to become globally indispensable in carefully chosen sectors to build strategic leverage for accessing geopolitically contested resources amidst a series of external shocks.
Five-time champions India, fresh off a dominant win against Bangladesh, are set to face a youthful and unfamiliar Chinese side in their second Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match on Thursday. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledges the challenge of playing an unknown opponent, while veteran striker Mandeep Singh's hat-trick against Bangladesh signals his return to form.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu finished as runner-up at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament, losing to world No. 1 An Se Young. Despite the loss, Sindhu expressed satisfaction with her performance but acknowledged significant room for improvement, particularly in maintaining leads and adapting to court conditions.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams both secured dominant victories in their opening matches at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad. The women's team defeated Malaysia 73-13, while the men's team beat England 46-26, showcasing strong performances in both raiding and tackling.
Saransh Jain's career-best 7/40 bowled Bihar out for 99 before Saksham Purohit's unbeaten 113 powered Madhya Pradesh to a 162-run lead, while Priyanshu Moliya and Nachiket Bhute impressed elsewhere.
Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala has advanced to the women's 59kg final at the World Championships in Astana, securing her spot with dominant victories. This achievement offers India another chance to clinch a world champion title. Meanwhile, Sujeet Kalkal's impressive winning streak ended with a quarterfinal defeat, and Tanu secured a bronze medal in the 72kg category.
Ravi Baby Sahana and Prachi Pandey created history by becoming India's first para table tennis players to secure medals in the standing category at the Asian Para Games. India clinched a total of four bronze medals in the event, surpassing its previous medal tally. Paralympics medallists Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel also contributed to the country's success.
The Supreme Court stated it is not inclined to completely ban firecrackers but emphasised the need for authorities to implement existing orders on the ground to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The court highlighted that annual orders become a "mockery" without proper enforcement and urged serious action, public awareness campaigns, and on-ground officer presence. It also noted ongoing consultations regarding the use of Barium in firecrackers and discussed measures taken by the Delhi government and CAQM to tackle pollution, including curbs on vehicles and construction. The court reiterated its stance of finding a middle ground rather than a complete ban or round-the-clock fireworks.
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached the land and buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, promoted by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. The agency alleges diversion of government funds for public works and illegal land occupation, estimating the current market value of the attached property at Rs 1,170 crore.
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman could grant Tehran control over vessels entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source and two regional officials who spoke to Reuters on Wednesday, in what represents one of the most significant concessions made to Iran to date.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced India's plan to significantly expand its space operations with four functional launch pads by 2029, including a new SSLV complex at Kulasekarapattinam. He stressed the importance of private sector partnerships to meet global demand and foster economic growth. Narayanan also detailed upcoming Gaganyaan uncrewed tests within the next two months and revealed plans for a collaborative Chandrayaan-5 lunar mission with Japan.
Mahindra & Mahindra has officially expanded its popular compact SUV lineup with the launch of the Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG, its first-ever mainstream CNG passenger vehicle at an introductory starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
A Meerut court sentenced a woman and her lover to death on Friday for murdering her husband and staging it as a snakebite. The court cited the Manusmriti and the mythological figure Savitri, calling it a "rarest of rare" case.
India has issued a fresh advisory for its nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims, in Saudi Arabia due to ongoing flight cancellations and regional tensions. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah is providing assistance, coordinating with Saudi authorities, and helping facilitate the early return of affected individuals amidst disruptions caused by drone and missile attacks.
A three-year-old girl in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, was mauled to death by a stray dog while playing in her home's courtyard on Thursday evening. Manisha Bhabhar sustained severe injuries and was declared dead at the district hospital. Police are investigating the incident.
Power, patronage and money fuel politics in drought: And the ruling party controls all of those, points out Aditi Phadnis.
India's women's and men's kabaddi teams both secured dominant victories over Nigeria at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Monday, advancing to the semifinals. The women's team won 38-10, while the men's team triumphed 50-23, marking their fourth consecutive wins in the tournament. Other matches saw Singapore, Malaysia, and Uganda also register wins.
Indian women's wrestling achieved a historic milestone at the World Championships as Kajal Dhochak (76kg) and Neelam Sirohi (50kg) both reached their respective gold medal bouts.
Musheer Khan delivered a century with the bat and two crucial wickets with the ball, helping Mumbai establish a strong position against Haryana in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash.
East Bengal FC delivered a powerful performance, defeating Inter Kashi 5-1 in an Indian Super League match. Ake Loba scored a brace, supported by goals from Dani Ramirez, PV Vishnu, and Lukasz Zwolinski, securing a comprehensive victory for the Torchbearers.
Four individuals have been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing approximately 2,000 unauthorised structures on land earmarked for the Virar-Alibaug Multi-modal Corridor project. The accused reportedly forged documents to illegally claim compensation, exploiting advance intelligence about state land acquisition between 2022 and 2023. The ongoing investigation has uncovered a wider criminal conspiracy, leading to severe charges under the Indian Penal Code.
Biennial polls for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats resulted in significant upsets, with five sitting MLCs, including from BJP and Congress, losing. The fledgling Jan Suraaj Party secured its first victory. BJP won three seats, Independents two, while RJD, Jan Suraaj, and JD(U) each secured one. The results highlighted infighting within the INDIA bloc and a strong performance by new political forces.
The Supreme Court has questioned the Centre's decision to cap trade margins on anti-cancer drugs at 30 per cent, asking why similar restrictions could not be extended to other medicines and medical consumables, citing glaring disparities between procurement costs and maximum retail prices (MRPs).
A panel supported by Congress MLC Satej Patil has won the election for the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union (Gokul Dairy), defeating the Mahayuti-backed group led by NCP minister Hasan Mushrif. This victory marks a setback for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in western Maharashtra and gives the Patil-backed panel control of the influential cooperative's board.
Jio Platforms Ltd's Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering was subscribed 3.01 times, attracting approximately Rs 66,500 crore in public bids, with qualified institutional buyers oversubscribing their portion by 9.02 times, while retail investor demand remained under-subscribed at 0.68 times.
Ayush Badoni struck his second successive century, sharing an unbeaten 124-run stand with Sumit Mathur to lift Delhi from 181/5 to 309/5 against Jharkhand on Day One.
The Indian government has approved the sale of a 60.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank Ltd to Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd for approximately 52,878 crore, a move that reflects improving India-Canada ties and marks a significant turning point for the bank.
The BCCI has announced that the 2027 Indian Premier League auction will take place in Goa on December 16, marking its return to India after three seasons abroad.
