Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale have made history by becoming the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final. They achieved this feat at the Chennai Open, defeating second seeds Weronika Falkowska and Alana Smith in a thrilling semifinal match. The Indian duo recovered from a mid-match slump to win 6-2, 2-6, 10-8, securing their place in the final against Swiss pair Naima Karamoko and Simona Waltert.
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.
A 34-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in southwest Delhi's Bindapur area on Saturday night. Police found the victim, Vikram Singh, with stab wounds and he was later declared dead at DDU Hospital. A murder case has been registered, and efforts are on to apprehend the accused.
Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a farmer at a private finance company's office in Nanded, Maharashtra. The victim's wife alleged her husband was kidnapped, confined, and assaulted, leading to a murder case. The family claims the company demanded an exorbitant amount against a small loan, prompting police to urge victims of coercive recovery to report such incidents.
An 18-year-old Myanmar woman in Hyderabad has accused her husband and his three friends, all Myanmar nationals from a refugee camp, of confining and repeatedly sexually assaulting her over several months. Police have registered a case, and a search for the accused is underway.
Churchill Brothers, after two consecutive defeats, will host the unbeaten NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League match on Thursday. While Churchill's coach Dimitris Dimitriou seeks a more disciplined performance, NorthEast's coach Juan Benali anticipates a challenging game against an aggressive opponent.
Nuh police have arrested three alleged cyber fraudsters involved in fraudulent Rapido bookings and scams related to buying old coins. Mobile phones and SIM cards were recovered from their possession, and two separate cases have been registered.
A Revenue department official in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 to make an entry in a 7/12 land title extract. The official, Jitendra Khetade, was caught on Friday.
Nineteen children, including five below the age of 14, were rescued from garment and artificial jewellery factories in east Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area. They were allegedly made to work for as little as Rs 10 a day. Nine factory owners have been apprehended and nine factories sealed following the crackdown.
Jaypal Malviya has secured India's first quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in shooting by winning a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championships on Thursday. Malviya shot 242.2 in the final, finishing second and earning the coveted spot for the country.
A man with a Rs 25,000 reward on his head, Rajesh Kumar Shukla, has been arrested in connection with the killing of three family members over a parking dispute in Lucknow. This brings the total number of arrests to seven. The incident also led to the suspension of two police officials and the transfer of four others. Senior officials visited the victims' family, assuring them of a fast-tracked case and support.
A 16-year-old boy in Kerala landed his mother in legal trouble after he was caught driving a car and motorcycle without a licence and posting videos of his driving on social media. Police seized the car registered in his mother's name and a motorcycle, also registering a case against the motorcycle's registered owner.
A woman and her gym trainer lover have been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly conspiring to kill her husband, who was stabbed more than 10 times. The husband survived the attack and is in critical condition. Investigations revealed the couple sought to eliminate him to facilitate their marriage.
Indian shooters experienced a challenging day at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, failing to secure medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team and 25m rapid fire pistol events. A disqualification due to an apparel violation further marred their performance, and the team is yet to win an individual medal in an Olympic discipline or secure a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
'The close collaboration between Pakistan and China, and the assistance Pakistan receives, is a factor in our planning, and the IAF is building its capacity to counter precisely such collusive threats.'
Katon Moyong, an engineer-turned-activist known as 'Abor Man', has rejected the Arunachal Pradesh government's offer for talks regarding the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. Moyong, who was recently detained for protesting the project, dismissed the government's national security argument as a tactic to overcome public resistance. The Adi community opposes the dam due to concerns over displacement, submergence of ancestral lands, and cultural impact, while the government cites water management and national security, particularly concerning China's upstream dam plans. Moyong alleges political motivation behind the project and calls for tribal unity against it.
India's top-ranked tennis player, Vaishnavi Adkar, was defeated by Russia's Anastasia Zakharova in the second round of the Chennai Open singles. Adkar lost 3-6, 0-6, struggling against Zakharova's consistent play and powerful backhand. Meanwhile, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi advanced to the doubles quarterfinals with her partner Shirvalli Bhamdipati, making her the sole Indian remaining in the singles draw.
A 22-year-old B Com student, Rohit, has been arrested in Dwarka, New Delhi, with 101 grams of heroin valued at Rs 25-30 lakh. Police suspect an inter-state drug supply network involving a foreign national and another individual named Jaivinder. Rohit was apprehended on October 24 and is currently in police custody as investigations continue to trace the source and other members of the network.
Police in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, have detained a suspect in connection with the mysterious disappearance of a 7-year-old girl who has been missing since October 11. The case has been transferred to the Crime Branch-CID (CB-CID), and the detained individual, identified as Rajadurai, a repeat offender, is being interrogated regarding potential abduction and sale. Authorities remain hopeful, stating there is a 90 per cent chance the girl is alive.
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.
A woman in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district has accused a police wireless operator of raping her inside Gamharia police station on Thursday night. The accused officer has been detained for interrogation, and an investigation has been launched, though a formal complaint from the victim is still pending.
The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) has become the first state tennis body in India to adopt the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. This move, following AITA's earlier adoption of constitutional amendments, aims to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical administration in sports.
A West Bengal native, Jownal Abeed, was arrested on Sunday in Angamaly, Kerala, after police seized eight kg of ganja from his possession. The contraband was reportedly procured from Odisha, transported via Bengaluru, and intended for sale in the Perumbavoor area of Ernakulam district.
A 32-year-old man, Vikram, was bludgeoned to death by his friend Sagar during a drunken altercation stemming from an old rivalry. The accused then tied bricks to the body and dumped it in the Najafgarh drain. Police recovered the body on Wednesday evening and arrested Sagar and Parveen alias Bholu on October 29.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, arrested a man who allegedly stole an elderly person's Rs 1 lakh gold ring by claiming he could magically transform a pebble into a rudraksha bead. The accused, a habitual offender, was tracked down in Nashik and confessed to the crime, leading to the recovery of the stolen ornament.
Delhi Police have arrested three men Shoaib, Mohd Ovesh, and Mohd Adil for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud. The arrests followed a complaint from a victim who lost Rs 88,784 after being lured into a fake investment scheme. The accused provided bank accounts for receiving fraudulent payments, and investigations are ongoing to trace the full amount and identify other beneficiaries.
A man named Sarvesh Batham, accused of setting an elderly woman on fire in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after a police encounter in the early hours of Wednesday. Batham sustained a bullet injury during the exchange of fire. The victim, Sontara (60), suffered 30 per cent burn injuries and is undergoing treatment.
The Rajasthan government has approved an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation against senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal. He is accused of misusing his official position to benefit a private company, Goyal Fashions Private Limited, and causing financial losses to the state. Preliminary findings suggest Agrawal allegedly acquired properties at undervalued prices and facilitated undue benefits for the company.
A 38-year-old man was apprehended in northeast Delhi for allegedly stabbing his younger brother during an argument about the latter's alcohol addiction. The injured brother is currently undergoing treatment, and police have registered a case.
The Himachal Pradesh Police have seized properties and articles worth over Rs 1 crore belonging to a convicted drug trafficker, Dalviro, and her family members. The action was taken under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, following a financial investigation into Dalviro's assets after her 2017 arrest and subsequent conviction.
A 62-year-old retired professor, Chandrashekar Bhaskar Dahikar, was allegedly killed by 21-year-old Ajay Shamrao Bramhankar in Gondia, Maharashtra. The motive stemmed from a failed land deal where Bramhankar, entrusted with Rs 4 lakh of the token amount, was unable to return it after losing a significant portion in intraday share trading. Dahikar was found dead on Tuesday, attacked with a brick, and Bramhankar confessed to the crime.
Investments into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) slowed in October, attracting an estimated net investment of about 3,300 crore, down from a seven-month high of 4,450 crore in September. This decline coincided with most asset management companies (AMCs) suspending subscriptions to their gold fund of funds (FoFs) in the latter half of the month, following a Sebi directive amid concerns over rising gold imports and pressure on the rupee.
Indian boxers secured a remarkable victory at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Tampere, Finland, clinching four gold, two silver, and eight bronze medals to top the overall medals tally. Gold medalists included Aarti Dhariyal, Ankushita Boro, Arundhati Chaudhary, and Pawan Bartwal, showcasing India's strong presence in international boxing.
The Odisha High Court has issued an interim order staying the Hockey India elections, originally scheduled for December 5, and a show-cause notice issued to Hockey Odisha. This decision follows a writ petition challenging the national federation's actions, which include proposing reclassification of Hockey Odisha due to alleged non-compliance with bye-laws. The court's intervention highlights an ongoing power struggle between Hockey India's president and secretary general, further complicated by the Odisha government's significant sponsorship of Indian hockey.
The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) is expanding its second season to include 10 franchises, up from eight, and has increased its player auction purse to Rs 5 crore. This expansion comes as the league aims to fill a void created by the uncertain scheduling of the Pro Kabaddi League's next season. The recent player auction saw over 300 players, with Ayan Lochab fetching the highest bid.
An Indian defence engineering company, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, has partnered with US-based BroadPak Corporation to accelerate the development of advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities in India. This collaboration aims to establish a facility for heterogeneous integration and 3D packaging, focusing on critical technologies for AI, high-performance computing, and defence applications.
An undertrial prisoner, Basudeb Naskar, died under mysterious circumstances at Baruipur Sub-divisional Hospital in West Bengal. His wife alleges he was murdered, questioning the circumstances and claiming he had no prior illness. Police are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the cause of death.
Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar has dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and recovering 10 foreign-made .30 bore pistols. The accused were in contact with a foreign-based handler and intended to supply weapons to criminal elements.
Olympic medallists Gagan Narang, Vijender Singh, and Yogeshwar Dutt, along with Kamlesh Mehta, were elected unopposed as male Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs) for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ahead of its December 5 polls. This occurred after eight former athletes withdrew their candidatures. Elections for female SOMs will still proceed as six candidates remain in the fray.
Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly operating a fake Russian Embassy recruitment website, duping Indian job seekers. The scam involved creating fraudulent profiles and collecting fees for fictitious jobs. The investigation, initiated after a complaint from the Russian Embassy, has identified around 50 suspicious transactions and at least 17 victims.
