India's Defence Ministry has sealed contracts worth Rs 53,866 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for eight next-generation warships for the Indian Navy. These indigenously designed corvettes will bolster India's combat prowess in the Indian Ocean and support the 'Make-in-India' initiative, creating significant employment opportunities.
A 50-year-old man in Ludhiana allegedly stabbed his 49-year-old wife to death on suspicion of infidelity, just two days after returning from Australia. The victim, Kamaldeep Kaur, was found with multiple stab wounds by her son. The accused, Ravinder Singh, has been arrested, and police suspect the murder was premeditated.
Rishabh Pant gets another opportunity to clear his fitness test on November 9 and join India A for the New Zealand warm-up game ahead of the two-Test series.
A Delhi court has directed the Parliament Street police station to file an action-taken report on a woman's plea alleging sexual assault by a police officer and others during an October 3 protest. The court also ordered the preservation of CCTV footage and other digital evidence related to the incident, with a compliance report due within a week and the ATR by December 1.
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.
Australia A, powered by Sam Harper's century and effective spin bowling from Todd Murphy and Corey Rocchiccioli, gained a significant advantage over India A on Day 2 of their second four-day match in Puducherry, leaving India A trailing by 236 runs.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive day, driven by firm crude oil prices, elevated global bond yields, and significant foreign fund outflows, making investors cautious.
Matthew Boyle and Dean Foxcroft stitched together an unbroken 205-run partnership, with both scoring centuries, to help New Zealand A recover from a disastrous start against India A on day two of the second unofficial Test.
Police in Kochi have arrested a former student, Sidharth Sunil, in connection with the disruption of an event at Maharajas College last week where Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John was speaking. Another former student has also been taken into custody. The disruption was reportedly by SFI activists protesting the suspension of students from another university.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has become the world's biggest billionaire wealth gainer, adding over USD 6 billion to his fortune in a single day, as shares of his flagship company surged following stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has expressed concerns about player fatigue and the 'taxing' schedule ahead of the ODI leg of their series against India, highlighting the need for recovery and rotation amidst preparations for the 2027 World Cup.
Five-time champions India defeated South Korea 8-1 in the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey semifinal, with Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh scoring two goals each. India will now face Japan in the final on Thursday, having remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, has been issued a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws by participating in a political protest.
This International Coffee Day, let's raise a mug to some delicious and rather unusual coffee drinks from India and around the world.
Goa College of Home Science has launched a certificate course on "marriage readiness" to help young people prepare for healthy and lasting relationships. This initiative follows Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's announcement about introducing pre-marriage counselling statewide to reduce divorces, amidst rising marriage and divorce-related petitions in Goa's civil courts.
Ayush Doseja and Sumit Mathur's resilient 144-run partnership for the sixth wicket helped Delhi secure a crucial 33-run first innings lead against Services in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match. Doseja scored 78 and Mathur remained unbeaten on 80, steering Delhi to 299 for 6 after Services were bowled out for 266. Other Ranji Trophy matches saw Jharkhand's Aditya Singh and Anukul Roy build a strong partnership, and Urvil Patel score a double century for Gujarat.
A stranded message that failed for three days over telephone lines was delivered in minutes by a MiG-21 pilot flying above the desert.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Bank unions have deferred a three-day nationwide strike after receiving assurances from the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) regarding their demands, including the implementation of a five-day work week and modifications to the PLI scheme for senior officers.
The IPL has extended the retention deadline to November 17, with the December 16 Goa mini-auction marking the final player auction before the 2028 mega auction.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded the Shreyas Iyer-led T20 team for their impressive 3-2 series victory against New Zealand, achieved despite minimal preparation time and challenging conditions, setting a strong precedent for the upcoming ODI and Test matches.
This article presents the medals tally after Day 9 of the Asian Games, highlighting the leading countries and India's position. China maintains a significant lead, followed by Japan and South Korea.
Sachin Tendulkar opens up about his captaincy days, reveals why Ganguly and Dhoni top his list of favourite leaders and shares his admiration for Temba Bavuma.
India has announced a 95-member athletics contingent for the inaugural BIMSTEC U23 Athletics Meet in Bhubaneswar from November 25 to 27. The team will be led by promising sprinter Neil Samraj, a double gold medallist and national record holder. Sprinter Abinaya Rajarajan is a key name in the women's section. Over 400 athletes from seven nations are expected to participate.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Extramural Research Grant Policy of the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) at the WAADS meeting in New Delhi. This policy aims to promote advanced research in doping detection and prevention, reinforcing India's commitment to clean sports ahead of major international events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics.
Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor retailer, TASMAC, has taken disciplinary action against 1,729 staff members, suspending 245 supervisors, as employees continue their strike. The strike, which has led to widespread closure of liquor outlets for two days, protests a new environmental and social welfare cess of Rs 10 per bottle. Actions include show-cause notices and suspensions across multiple regions, with TASMAC vowing continued strict measures against unauthorised closures.
Nathan Lyon's late dismissal of South Africa captain Temba Bavuma significantly strengthened Australia's position on Day 3 of the third ICC World Test Championship Test. South Africa ended the day at 140/4, holding a 40-run lead, with Australia's Josh Inglis confident in his team's control. Despite a strong bowling performance from South Africa earlier in the day, Australia's late breakthroughs have shifted momentum.
Two men have been arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district for allegedly shooting an Indian-born cheetah, KNG-22, last month. The cheetah was found injured on October 25 and died two days later. A special task force investigated the incident, leading to the recovery of the double-barrel muzzle-loading gun used in the crime and the arrest of the two siblings.
Rohan Patil and Mayank Agarwal scored contrasting half-centuries, building a crucial 129-run partnership, after Karnataka's bowlers dismantled Assam's batting line-up, giving their team a commanding lead on day one of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.
At the Mumbai premiere of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, Alia Bhatt kickstarted Diwali dressing looking like a pataka herself. The actor arrived to support husband Ranbir Kapoor in a muted green linen sari paired with an extraordinary custom-made blouse by designers Rimple and Harpreet. While the sari kept things understated, the blouse was anything but ordinary. It featured antique jewellery elements, intricate metalwork, coloured stones and dangling charms, turning a traditional garment into a striking piece of wearable art.
Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashistha was suspended after he and other personnel protested his transfer and that of a station house officer outside the police headquarters. The action followed a scuffle between lawyers and policemen at Shahdara police station days ago. Vashistha expressed confidence in a fair departmental inquiry despite his suspension.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen, fresh from his Hylo Open victory, is focused on maintaining his momentum and qualifying for the BWF World Tour Finals.
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.
Two individuals, including a 16-year-old boy, were burnt to death in Gujarat's Amreli district after their multi-utility vehicle was allegedly set on fire by two brothers following a financial dispute over vehicle repossession.
Arshdeep Singh dedicated his trademark wicket celebration to his girlfriend, Punjabi actress Samreen Kaur, during the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland, a gesture he explained as a shared dance step.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir discusses the crucial role of the team's inexperienced bowling attack in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, highlighting the challenges and potential for credit if they succeed. He also touched upon player development, specifically Abhishek Sharma's improvement against off-spin.
Rickelton and Mulder struck centuries to set Australia a challenging 288-run target at Newlands, with the series decider also offering the winner the No. 1 spot in Test rankings.
Born and raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Sonia Balani graduated from St John's College before pursuing a career in acting. She made her television debut with Suvreen Guggal - Topper of the Year in 2012 and went on to feature in popular shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, where she played Peehu Kapoor Shergil, and Tu Mera Hero, which brought her wider recognition as Panchi. She later took on the role of Detective Bunty in Detective Didi, showcasing her versatility beyond conventional television heroines.
Manchester City's highly anticipated Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield is set to be overshadowed by the fallout from the club's landmark financial verdict, with City appealing the guilty decision for over 100 breaches of financial rules.
Banking services across India, particularly at public sector banks, are set to be disrupted for three days starting Monday due to a nationwide strike by bank unions. The strike, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), is primarily to press for a five-day working week and other demands, despite the finance ministry's appeal for dialogue.
