The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has informed the Supreme Court that merchants are prohibited from passing on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges to customers under the new UPI pricing framework. This clarification comes in response to a petition challenging the imposition of MDR on UPI person-to-merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, with NPCI defending the revised framework as crucial for the sustainability of the UPI ecosystem.
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.
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Election Commission regarding a plea by TMC MP Dola Sen, who alleges unauthorised changes to Form 6 during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Sen claims the EC wrongly suggested the Supreme Court approved these changes. The EC, in its affidavit, defended the SIR process, stating no changes were made to the statutory Form 6 and that all decisions were unanimous. The court has given petitioners 10 days to respond to the EC's affidavit.
Nafees and Akanksha Gupta have both reached their second consecutive U-19 boys and girls finals, respectively, at the Sub-Junior and Junior National Squash Championship in Jaipur. Nafees will face Purav Rambhia, while Akanksha will compete against Unnati Tripathi for the title. Other notable results include upsets in the U-17 and U-15 categories.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton has indicated significant squad changes for the upcoming Pro League as the team enters a transition phase targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Fulton plans to select a new squad for the February Pro League and will assess players after the New Zealand tour to form a core group for future assignments. He also highlighted the need for improvement against higher-ranked European teams despite recent Asian Games success.
The Indian Racketlon team, captained by Vikramaditya Chaufla, is set to defend its title at the Racketlon World Championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The six-member squad, including last year's champions, will compete in the Challenge Cup, aiming to showcase India's growing prowess in the unique multi-racket sport.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has stated that his primary role is to make the 'right decisions' for the team, even if they are not the 'popular ones', emphasising the importance of player security and backing consistent performers.
Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK Athens with a stoppage-time goal from Federico Valverde, maintaining their perfect Champions League start. Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce, surrendering their lead twice and ending their winning run in the competition.
Elena Rybakina secured her first year-end world No. 1 ranking after beating Yulia Putintseva in Tokyo, capping a season featuring Australian Open and US Open triumphs.
India's bowling struggles in the ongoing West Indies T20I series have brought Jasprit Bumrah's absence into sharp focus. Despite conceding high totals, Sanju Samson expressed confidence in young pacers like Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav, highlighting the need for consistent backing.
Ben Duckett's career-best 167 and Liam Dawson's 4-49 helped England secure a 55-run victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series clash, marking their first ODI win in Pakistan since 2005.
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.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League, temporarily moving to the top of the standings. After conceding an early goal to Alfred Planas Moya, Mohun Bagan equalised through Lee Erwin and took the lead with Dejan Drazic's goal before half-time. The hosts defended well in the second half to secure three points, handing Punjab their first defeat of the season.
Manchester United slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea for their ninth straight game without a win, leaving Michael Carrick under mounting pressure and the club near relegation danger.
Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by eight wickets after Dilshan Madushanka's career-best 5-34, securing a tri-series final berth and eliminating England following three consecutive defeats in Pakistan.
N Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata are expected to attend the Tata Steel board meeting on November 7 to approve Q2 results and the Tata Sons board meeting in the second half of November.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning that the Makkah Defence Alliance, a newly formed pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, stands ready to activate its collective defence provisions in response to escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has emphasised the team's focus on improving its defensive performance ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy. India, chasing a record sixth title, will face Bangladesh in their opener on Tuesday. Harmanpreet stated that despite being favourites, the team will not underestimate any opponent and views the tournament as a crucial platform for both experienced players and youngsters, as well as preparation for the 2028 Olympics.
Konsam Sanathoi Singh scored in the final minute of injury time to give Punjab FC a dramatic 3-2 victory over Churchill Brothers in an Indian Super League match. Raphael Messi Bouli and Alfred Planas Moya also scored for Punjab, while Sebastian Gutierrez netted twice for Churchill Brothers.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has branded the club's players 'selfish' and 'like babies' following their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, after captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned the coaching staff's tactics.
India's Pradeep Kumar secured a silver medal and Ayush Verma won a bronze in the men's javelin throw F53/54 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Pradeep achieved a personal best of 27.45m, while Ayush's bronze was aided by Raza points due to his higher disability classification. Iran's Erfan Bandori won gold.
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has attributed India's 2-0 lead in the ongoing T20I series to their exceptional death bowling. Bracewell noted that the Indian bowlers effectively built pressure in the final overs, preventing the Black Caps from posting higher totals despite high-scoring games. He acknowledged the challenge posed by India's in-form openers and highlighted the need for New Zealand to deliver a complete performance to turn the tide.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton expressed satisfaction with his side's consistent performance across all four quarters in their 5-2 victory over China at the Asian Champions Trophy. This marks India's second consecutive win in the tournament, following a dominant 13-0 triumph against Bangladesh. Fulton highlighted the third quarter as particularly strong and praised the team's penalty corner defence, while also acknowledging China's efforts.
Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi Urs is set to compete in the Hero Women's Indian Open starting October 22 in Gurugram. Fresh off her success in Aichi-Nagoya, Urs is confident and aims to leverage her "home turf" advantage at the DLF Golf and Country Club, even expressing a desire to challenge defending champion Shannon Tan.
Juventus dropped their first Europa League points in a 2-2 draw with Rennes, while Benfica thrashed Omonia, Leverkusen beat OFI, and Bournemouth maintained their perfect campaign.
Barcelona secured an emphatic 6-1 home win over Alaves in LaLiga, with goals from Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, and Anthony Gordon, as they responded strongly to recent losses against Real Madrid and Paris St Germain. The victory puts Barca at the top of LaLiga with 30 points.
Two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs, Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, have resigned from the party's primary membership in Punjab, sparking speculation they may join the BJP. The resignations come a day after AAP released its first list of candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls, though candidates for their constituencies were not announced. The AAP has criticised the BJP, calling it a 'kabaad di dukaan' (scrap shop) for inducting leaders rejected by other parties.
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.
Manisha Bhanwala has made history by becoming India's first woman World Champion in wrestling, securing a gold medal in the women's 59kg final at the World Championships. She achieved a remarkable comeback, overcoming a six-point deficit against American Abigail Nette to win 8-6 on Friday. This triumph marks a significant milestone for Indian wrestling, following only legendary Sushil Kumar's feat in 2010.
Para archer Sheetal Devi concluded her Asian Para Games campaign with two gold medals and a silver, including defending her individual compound title.
The Supreme Court clarified that it was not taking cognisance of media reports suggesting government authorities tendered unconditional apologies in contempt proceedings related to restrictions during an October 10 protest. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta explained that apologies are procedural, and authorities have defended their actions, citing reasons like maintaining public order and intelligence inputs. The court emphasised that media coverage was not relevant to its proceedings.
Vaishnavi Adkar, India's top-ranked woman tennis player, has made significant progress, climbing nearly 400 places in world rankings over the past year. Her coaching team, including M Balachandran and Maria Gaidano, is focusing on enhancing her physical strength, endurance, and tactical game to help her consistently compete at higher levels. Adkar aims for a top-250 ranking soon and a long-term goal of reaching the top 100.
Pankaj Advani urged a televised cue sports league, simpler formats and more academies to popularise billiards and snooker, while reflecting on his record-extending 29th world title triumph.
India, already in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey, will play Malaysia in their fourth round robin match on Sunday.
Inter Milan secured a 2-0 victory over Venezia to stay level on points with Serie A leaders Lazio, while AC Milan suffered a surprising 4-2 home defeat against Bologna despite holding a halftime lead.
Praveen Kumar secured a gold medal with a Games record in the men's high jump T44/64 at the Asian Para Games, while Banti added a silver.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has publicly apologised for criticising the club's hierarchy following their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, after holding discussions with manager Michael Carrick and senior officials.
Baroda, Vidarbha, and Uttar Pradesh registered significant victories in the second round of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C on Tuesday. Baroda secured a dominant 10-wicket win over Bihar, Vidarbha clinched a thrilling three-wicket victory against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh defeated Goa by 68 runs.
Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood is back at the Delhi Golf Club for the DP World India Championship. He acknowledges that managing his own "heightened expectations" will be his biggest challenge, drawing on positive memories from last year's win while also noting the tougher rough this year.
Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum secured her fourth Hero Women's Indian Open title, conquering the Gary Player Course with an impressive 11-under 277. India's Vani Kapoor put up a strong fight, finishing second, marking her best Ladies European Tour result. Defending champion Shannon Tan finished third, while other Indian golfers also made it to the top 10.
