Top seed Aliona Falei and Zhibek Kulambayeva secured their spots in the singles main draw of the WTA 250 Chennai Open after winning their final-round qualifying matches on Sunday. Weronika Falkowska and Kyoka Okamura also advanced.
Jammu police have arrested the main accused in an alleged Rs 4.10 crore fraud involving fake job offers in the railways and tenders for water bottle supply. The investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other suspects and trace financial transactions.
'This incident will send a wave of fear through the entire Bollywood community.'
The main accused, Naushad, in the Kaushambi firecracker factory blast that killed 11 people, including eight children, has been arrested after an encounter. Two police personnel were suspended and three sent to police lines for alleged negligence, as the factory was operating illegally despite a previous licence suspension. Authorities are taking strict action, including invoking the Gangsters Act and NSA.
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have stated that the recent murder of 17-year-old Abhiram, whose body was found in a sack, was a pre-planned act. Investigations suggest a co-accused girl was aware of the main accused's intention to kill days before the incident. The victim was lured via Instagram, and digital evidence is being collected. Abhiram's father has raised doubts, claiming his son was killed for refusing to cooperate in luring another friend.
Police in Jamui, Bihar, have arrested two main accused in the molestation of a minor girl, bringing the total arrests to five. The arrests followed an encounter where the accused were injured. The incident, captured in a viral video, has ignited a fierce political debate between the ruling NDA and opposition parties over law and order in the state.
Total Chess has announced its broadcast team and a new highlight show for its upcoming pilot tournament in Budapest. The team includes renowned chess creator Levy Rozman (GothamChess) as the lead for the highlight show, alongside experienced commentators Anna Rudolf, Fiona Steil-Antoni, David Howell, and Jovanka Houska for the main broadcast. The pilot event, featuring Magnus Carlsen, aims to innovate chess coverage and build towards a 2027 World Championship Tour.
A man named Ravi was shot dead in north Delhi's Wazirabad area by an acquaintance, Kamal Goswami, over a revenge motive linked to a 2021 murder case. Police have arrested Kamal and another accused, Monu, in connection with the incident.
Indian shuttlers Meghana Reddy Mareddy and the men's doubles pair of Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Arjun Reddy Pochana were eliminated in the qualifying rounds of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top Indian players like P V Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and H S Prannoy are set to compete in the main draw.
Fourteen-year-old Indian wild card Jensi Kanabar displayed a strong performance against fifth seed Weronika Falkowska of Poland in the Chennai Open qualifying round, eventually losing in three sets. Other Indian players also exited the qualifiers. The article also details the main draw ceremony, top seeds, and Indian wild card entries for the main event.
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Diya Ramesh have been granted wildcards for the WTA 250 Chennai Open tennis tournament qualifying rounds. The qualifiers, featuring strong international players like Linda Fruhvirtova and Storm Hunter, begin on Saturday, with the main draw starting Monday.
Palwal police have successfully busted an inter-state gang involved in UPI fraud, arresting four members from Uttarakhand. The gang allegedly defrauded a resident of Rs 90,000. All four accused were produced in court and remanded to police custody for two days to aid in fund recovery and further investigation.
Three people were killed and two injured in a shooting in Balochistan, Pakistan. Angry tribesmen have blocked a major highway, demanding the capture of the gunmen and improved security in the region.
Ranbir Kapoor recently revealed the thrilling details of his proposal to Alia Bhatt in Kenya's Maasai Mara, where three lions unexpectedly became witnesses to the romantic moment.
A minor victim has identified granite baron R Veeramani, the main accused in an alleged sexual harassment case, during an identification parade at Puzhal Central Prison. Veeramani is among eight individuals arrested by the Greater Chennai Police's Anti-Vice Squad for multiple cases involving minors. Authorities are also taking steps to prevent suspects from fleeing and to bring back an alleged accomplice from abroad.
Seven empty railway coaches rolled unattended for nearly six kilometres from the Jolarpettai Junction railway yard before derailing near Thamaleri Muthur, disrupting train services between Bengaluru and Chennai. A major accident was averted due to a gatekeeper's timely alert.
Reema Malhotra urged Delhi Capitals to prioritise a wicketkeeper-batter and strengthen their bowling, while Gujarat Giants must target an Indian pacer, reliable backups and match-winning depth at Wednesday's WPL mini-auction.
The opening day of the WTA 250 Chennai Open was completely washed out on Monday due to persistent heavy rain, exacerbated by an active northeast monsoon and a cyclonic weather system over the Bay of Bengal. Organisers have rescheduled all 16 first-round singles matches for Tuesday, with play set to begin at 11 am, as they grapple with the challenging weather conditions that also affected last year's event.
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.
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.
The third and final edition of the Chennai Open WTA 250 tournament begins, offering Indian wild card entrants Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi a crucial last opportunity to earn ranking points on home soil. The tournament marks India's exit from the WTA main Tour calendar, making it a significant event for the local players to test their skills against an international field, despite a depleted draw due to withdrawals.
Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Anand Jain Kasliwal has been arrested on charges of abetment and tampering with evidence in connection with deaths caused by spurious liquor in Dewas district. His son was previously arrested for supplying chemicals. The main accused allegedly used AI to make fake liquor.
'Making a film -- good or bad -- is extremely hard work, involving hundreds of people and at least two years from idea to release. When the audience rejects it, it is known to push makers into depression. And then there is the danger of theatres stopping the screenings after week one if footfalls don't improve.'
A shooting incident in Punjab's Tarn Taran district resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Two individuals opened fire on three persons sitting in a car, leading to the death of Gursewak Singh. Police have identified the alleged shooters and are investigating the matter.
This easy traybake brings together seasonal root vegetables with the gentle heat of ginger,
Gurugram police have dismantled an interstate illegal arms supply network, arresting four individuals and seizing a total of 13 illegal pistols and 27 magazines. The operation began with two arrests on October 29, leading to further arrests on Sunday of individuals transporting weapons from Madhya Pradesh for distribution in the Delhi-NCR region. The accused had been involved in arms trafficking for four years, earning significant commissions.
South Africa has officially named Durban as its preferred candidate city to host the Olympic Games in either 2036 or 2040, aiming to bring the prestigious event to the African continent for the first time. The bid has received government backing, with presentations to the International Olympic Committee's Future Host Commission scheduled for November.
Three Myanmar nationals have been apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman, also from Myanmar, who was reportedly confined by her husband. The woman's husband, the main accused, is currently absconding, and police are investigating the case.
The handset combines large 120 Hz AMOLED displays, a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and a 200 MP primary camera.
Delhi Police have arrested a 28-year-old alleged drug peddler, Pankaj alias Kaua alias Kanchi, in Rohini, seizing 117 narcotic tablets and 28 vials of injectable medicine. The accused, involved in approximately 10 previous criminal cases, was apprehended on November 1 and booked under the NDPS Act.
Two masked men stormed Gurdwara Manji Sahib in Rajoana Kalan village, Ludhiana, firing multiple shots at the head sewadar's room. The head sewadar, Baldev Singh, narrowly escaped as he was in the bathroom. This incident follows a similar attack at another gurdwara near Jagraon just 24 hours earlier. Police are investigating and scanning CCTV footage.
16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu secured India's first-ever swimming medal at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, winning bronze in the women's 100m freestyle. Despite her personal disappointment at not achieving her time goal or winning gold, she acknowledges the immense pride in her historic achievement for Indian swimming, a sport with low visibility, especially for women. She also discusses the greater pressure she felt at the Youth Olympics compared to her Paris Olympics experience.
Democrats are projected to gain control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a significant shift in the balance of power and delivering major victories in traditionally Republican states like Texas, Kansas, and Iowa.
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. She went missing on Saturday night after attending a musical programme, and her body was found on Sunday morning. Police have arrested one person in connection with the crime, with initial investigations pointing to rape and murder.
Police in Hyderabad have arrested four individuals and seized counterfeit currency worth Rs 6.78 crore. The gang allegedly printed fake notes after learning techniques from online videos and used a deceptive modus operandi, posing as police officers to rob customers.
The Supreme Court has noted the Uttar Pradesh government's submission that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a chargesheet in the Ayodhya Ram temple donations embezzlement case. The court disposed of petitions, directing the local court to proceed with the trial and allowing petitioners to assist. The SIT probe found embezzlement during donation counting, with accused investing in properties or holding funds in banks.
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.
Police in Madhya Pradesh have arrested the son of a Congress leader in connection with a spurious liquor case that allegedly led to multiple deaths in Dewas district. The accused is alleged to have supplied a chemical to the kingpin, who reportedly used AI to learn how to make the illicit alcohol. The Congress leader claims his son is innocent, stating the chemical was sold as paint thinner with a proper invoice.
From personal stories of love, marriage and fatherhood to Ranbir Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan sharing their fondest Diwali memories from childhood, there were plenty of heartwarming, candid moments on the special Ramayana episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
India's services sector activity expanded at its strongest pace in four months in October, driven by robust demand and new orders, while experiencing a significant easing of cost pressures. Despite this, job creation slowed, and businesses maintained a cautious outlook.
