Delhi Police have dismantled an organised cyber fraud network responsible for duping individuals of over Rs 10 crore. Five individuals have been arrested across India in connection with 544 complaints. The fraudsters used a foreign-based application to send phishing messages, impersonating traffic challans and reward schemes, to steal money from victims.
Americans are voting in crucial midterm elections, widely seen as a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency. The elections will determine control of the House and Senate, with Democrats hoping to gain power. Key races include governorships and numerous Indian-American candidates. Trump's last-minute policy announcements and campaigning efforts are highlighted, as analysts predict a potential shift in power that could limit his agenda.
Devdutt Padikkal's exceptional form and the inclusion of pacer Mohammed Siraj are set to bolster India A as they face New Zealand A in the second unofficial four-day Test starting on Saturday. The series serves as crucial preparation for India's upcoming Test series against New Zealand, with several players vying to make an impression. India A will look for more consistency from their batting unit after a mixed performance in the first match, which ended in a draw despite their strong comeback.
Tata Motors and Italy's Iveco have announced their combined enterprise will become the world's fourth-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, boasting a revenue of Rs 2.28 lakh crore (Euro 21 billion) following Tata Motors' acquisition of an 89.42 per cent stake in Iveco.
Four Indian boxers, including Commonwealth Games gold medallist Arundhati Choudhary, advanced to the semifinals of the 46th International Tammer tournament in Tampere, Finland, on the opening day. Aarti Dhariyal, Ankushita Boro, and Hussam Uddin Mohammed also secured wins, while World Champion Jaismine and Hitesh are scheduled to compete later on Friday.
Japan secured a 2-1 victory over Asian Games silver medallists Malaysia in their final round-robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, finishing third in the standings. Kentaro Fukuda scored both goals for Japan. Earlier, China and Bangladesh drew 1-1, eliminating them from semi-final contention.
India achieved significant success at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, securing a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event and a gold medal in the men's 50m pistol team competition. Ravinder Singh also won an individual silver in the men's 50m pistol. Elavenil Valarivan reached the individual final but finished sixth. India currently stands second in the medal tally.
The protest site at Antarwali Sarati village in Maharashtra's Jalna district, which served as the epicentre for the Maratha reservation agitation led by Manoj Jarange, has been dismantled after 1,123 days. Local residents and the sarpanch decided to remove the tent and stage to facilitate daily activities and traffic movement, marking the end of a significant chapter in the three-year-long demand for OBC quota for the Maratha community.
'I was the first to caution against the potential listing of Tata Sons.'
China leads the medal tally at the Aich-Nagoya Asian Games after the fourth day of competitions, securing 78 medals including 48 gold. Japan and South Korea follow, while India is currently placed 13th with 12 medals.
An Odisha land acquisition officer, Ajay Kumar Garanaik, was arrested by the Vigilance Directorate on Monday for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 5 lakh bribe from a landowner. The bribe was sought to release compensation for land acquired for the Sambalpur-Talcher doubling rail line project.
India's second-string football team is set to kick off its SAFF Championship campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Thursday in Dhaka. The main Indian squad is unavailable due to international friendlies and ISL club reluctance to release players outside the FIFA window. U-23 coach Naushad Moosa leads the team, which will gradually reach full strength after November 9.
A six-year-old lion drowned in the Arabian Sea near Pipavav Port in Gujarat's Amreli district, reportedly while attempting to escape a territorial clash with two other big cats. Forest officials found the carcass on Tuesday, and a post-mortem confirmed drowning as the cause of death. The incident occurred on Monday, and local residents had spotted the animal entering the water.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has called for continued institutional support for Indian badminton players, highlighting the significant financial challenges faced by younger shuttlers without sponsors. She pointed out the vast disparity in prize money between tennis and badminton, despite similar high expenses for international competitions. Sindhu's comments come after she and Lakshya Sen had to self-fund their recent European tour, prompting a discussion on investment in India's sporting future.
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.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke met Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee in Delhi, thanking her for supporting youth-led protests and extending solidarity with the INDIA bloc's upcoming rally against alleged "vote chori." CJP, however, stated it would maintain its independent identity and not formally join the Sunday protest.
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has been nominated to contest the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Athletes Committee elections for the 2026-2030 term. She aims to advocate for an athlete-centric vision, focusing on strengthening the sport, ensuring stability in rules, improving financial opportunities, and enhancing athlete welfare, including mental health support and career transition pathways.
India won six athletics medals at the Asian Games on Monday, including a javelin silver-bronze double, as Esha Singh and Murali Sreeshankar added more silver.
Indian canoe sprint athletes faced a challenging day at the Asian Games in Nagoya, with all four entries failing to secure medals across various events, including men's canoe double, men's kayak four, women's kayak double, and women's canoe single.
Educationists and policy experts at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in Kolkata emphasised the critical need for developing a robust database, leveraging modern technology and artificial intelligence, to enhance effective policymaking. The two-day conclave, featuring prominent speakers like Prof S Mahendra Dev, highlighted the ongoing transformation in official statistics and the importance of public trust and research.
Six individuals have been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a Rs 70 lakh robbery that occurred near the Gulabi Bagh underpass on October 24. The mastermind, Mantu Yadav, a former cleaner familiar with cash movements in Kucha Mahajani, allegedly planned the crime. Police conducted raids across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Bihar, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash and identifying two more suspects.
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.
Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and India's top-ranked men's singles player Lakshya Sen have both secured spots in the quarterfinals of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament. Sindhu delivered a dominant performance, while Sen won a hard-fought match. However, compatriots Malvika Bansod and Isharani Baruah were eliminated.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and rising star Lakshya Sen secured a historic double victory for India at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany, on Sunday. Sindhu claimed the women's singles title with a dominant performance against Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt, marking her second title of the season. Lakshya Sen followed suit, defeating Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final, completing a memorable triumph for Indian badminton.
Karnataka reached 297 for seven on day two of their Ranji Trophy match against Tripura, taking a 103-run lead, thanks to fifties from Karun Nair, Rohan Patil, and KV Aneesh, despite a fighting comeback from Tripura's bowlers.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has expressed strong support for a dedicated New Zealand T20 league, believing it would significantly benefit domestic players and enhance the sport's profile in the country. He also highlighted the importance of consistent bowling in ODIs to pressure Indian batters.
India has lost 23 nationals in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, including 15 Indian seafarers, while five Indian nationals have been killed in attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region and two others remain missing, ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday.
Senior IPS officer Prashakha Mathur has been placed on awaiting posting orders (APO) by the Rajasthan government. This action follows similar measures against her husband, IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal, who is under an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation for alleged irregularities in the purchase of 40 villas and cottages. Mathur also has some of these properties registered in her name. The ACB alleges Agrawal misused his position to benefit a private company from which the properties were bought at undervalued prices.
An American shrimp producer's complaint against an Indian exporter over alleged forced labour could threaten 35% of India's marine exports to the US.
The Haryana government has ordered a probe into the assault of a six-year-old girl with special needs by an eight-year-old boy inside a government school classroom in Panchkula. Police have registered an FIR against the school administration for alleged negligence, while the Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights also took suo motu cognisance. The government will cover the girl's treatment costs and conduct a safety audit of schools.
African American candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Byron Donalds achieved historic victories in the 2026 US midterm elections, becoming the first African American woman governor (Georgia) and Florida's first African American governor, respectively. Their wins highlight significant milestones in representation and political history.
Pace bowler Auqib Nabi has been added to the Indian squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand, replacing the injured Prasidh Krishna, who failed to recover from a hamstring injury.
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.
Nehru and Patel's differences were real, but so were their mutual respect and trust, notes Aditya Krishna.
Delhi's air quality slipped into the 'very poor' category for the first time this season on Monday, with an AQI of 312. This triggers Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), leading to stricter measures to control pollution. Minimum temperatures were also noted.
Three individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with pro-Khalistan graffiti found at two Delhi Metro stations. Police allege they acted on instructions from handlers linked to the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) outfit, who promised financial rewards. The investigation led to the arrest of Sumeet, Sumit Kumar, and Gurpreet, with Kumar identified as the alleged mastermind radicalised by SFJ sympathisers.
New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first One-Day International against India after sustaining a head injury during a training session collision with fast bowler Matt Henry.
'Pyre is a very small story about two people. But I hope that through their lives, we can see a much larger story -- of migration, ageing, loneliness, belonging and a changing India.'
As Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday, a look back at his illustrious career reveals an astonishing array of records across Tests, ODIs, and T20s, solidifying his status as one of cricket's all-time greats.
Bengaluru Police's Central Crime Branch conducted searches at the residence and office of Kannada news channel head Rakesh Shetty. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The probe involves videos uploaded to YouTube and the recent arrest of Ritesh Pandey, with further details emerging about the mobile phone used in the operation.
