Indian golfers Gaganjeet Bhullar, Karandep Kochhar, and Shiv Kapur are set to compete against a formidable international field, including Major champions Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox, at the DP World India Championship in New Delhi. The tournament, featuring seven Major champions, will test the Indian contingent's recent form and experience on home turf.
India has issued a new advisory for its citizens in Saudi Arabia, urging them to follow local instructions, stay indoors during aerial attacks, and be aware of ongoing flight disruptions. The advisory follows an October 10 attack on Riyadh airport that injured several Indians, with some still hospitalised. Major Indian airlines have cancelled flights to Saudi cities until late October, impacting travellers and Umrah pilgrims.
Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan secured India's first medal at the Asian Para Games by reaching the women's doubles SL3-SU5 semifinals. Tokyo Paralympics champion Krishna Nagar also advanced to the quarterfinals in men's singles SH6, alongside numerous other Indian victories in various singles and doubles categories, despite some setbacks.
Dedicated Ayush dispensaries increased from 26,130 in 2013-2014 to 37,804 in 2024-2025, while hospitals rose much more slowly, from 3,605 to 3,885.
Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," reveals that Pranab Mukherjee hinted at his desire to become prime minister during a 2010 conversation. Gandhi recounts her surprise at his suggestion for a "change at the top." The book also addresses criticisms of Gandhi being a "back seat driver" during the UPA years, which she refutes. Mukherjee's daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee, has since questioned Gandhi's "shock," asserting her father's ambition was earned through hard work, not dynastic entitlement.
'I don't think there's enough time till the World Cup for him to get to that.'
Customs officials at Pune International Airport seized 10.6 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 3.72 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The drugs were cleverly concealed in "Freeze Dried Monthong Durian" packets among noodles and vacuum-sealed polythene. The passenger was intercepted on November 4 and booked under the NDPS Act, with further investigation ongoing.
Punjab Police, with central agency support, has secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia after a 10-month international manhunt. This marks the first time Punjab Police has secured a fugitive's deportation from an African country. Afridi, a key kingpin of the Doni Bal-Prabh Dassuwal gang, is wanted in over 30 heinous criminal cases, including five murders, and was allegedly directing organised crime from abroad. The operation, codenamed 'Operation SHAHID', involved extensive international coordination and tracking across multiple continents.
New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner backs his team to bounce back against India in the second ODI, insisting the hosts have the quality to level the three-match series.
PT Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, failed to secure a spot as a Sportsperson of Merit (SOM) in a recent controversial election, while Saina Nehwal and other prominent athletes were elected. This outcome impacts Usha's eligibility for the upcoming IOA Executive Council polls on December 5, as complaints of alleged Model Code of Conduct violations have also surfaced.
India captain Shubman Gill lauded pacer Anshul Kamboj's performance in the first ODI against New Zealand, calling him 'tailor-made' for the conditions. Kamboj's 2-wicket haul, along with strong performances from Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar, helped India bowl out New Zealand for 185, securing a win in the five-match series opener. Gill also highlighted key fielding efforts and the team's overall strong performance despite rain interruptions.
The traditional Dhami stone fair in Himachal Pradesh draws villagers and spectators for a centuries-old post-Diwali ritual steeped in history and culture.
Indian golf stars Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri will spearhead a 27-member Indian contingent at the USD four million DP World India Championship. They will compete against a formidable international field, including seven Major winners like Rory McIlroy, at the Delhi Golf Club, starting on Thursday.
'To see Ramayana being brought to life on such a grand scale is truly something else. Being part of a story that means so much to our country, and seeing it come together on such a scale, makes this journey even more special.'
Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) reported strong Q2FY27 results, with consolidated revenue up 14% year-on-year to ~5,661 crore and profit after tax growing 16% to ~470 crore, driven by price hikes and a strategic pivot towards high-growth segments.
Mercedes-Benz India's Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer stated that demand continues to outstrip supply, particularly for the CLA electric vehicle, with over 1,000 orders and deliveries extending to March-April 2027. The company could have sold an additional 1,000 vehicles if supply had been adequate.
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi shared an Instagram video reminiscing about her family's Diwali celebrations at 1, Safdarjung Road, the former residence of Indira Gandhi. She recalled traditions like decorating the Ganesh statue, lighting diyas, enjoying firecrackers, and having Kashmiri food, alongside Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and granddaughter Miraya Vadra.
'Trump has weakened, not necessarily restrained.'
Spain's Eugenio Chacarra holds a one-shot lead at the DP World India Championship after the second round, with six Indian golfers successfully making the cut. Om Prakash Chouhan is the best-placed Indian, while Yuvraj Sandhu made a remarkable comeback. Several major champions also qualified, but some prominent Indian names missed the cut, leaving a tightly packed leaderboard.
'This creates a lot of uncertainty. I am not sure if I want to be here, but then a lot of this now depends on my company.'
Electric passenger vehicle registrations in India surged by nearly 75 per cent year-on-year in October, significantly cushioning the 14.6 per cent contraction in the overall passenger vehicle market. This growth was particularly beneficial for manufacturers like Tata Motors and Mahindra, whose EV sales helped offset sharper declines in conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle registrations.
A Mumbai court has granted bail to Ukrainian actor Armen Ataian, who was arrested last year for allegedly using a forged birth certificate to claim Indian citizenship. The court ruled that his foreign national status alone is not grounds to deny bail, setting a bond of Rs 25,000 and ordering him not to leave India without permission. The genuineness of his birth certificate will be examined during the trial.
US President Donald Trump has publicly defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling him a 'very high-quality person' amidst allegations of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy and an ongoing FBI probe. Trump stated that Huang denied any knowledge of the woman's alleged ties to Chinese intelligence, and the President believes him.
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks on Sikhs during a US visit in 2024. The court affirmed Gandhi's right to free speech as an elected representative, stating that raising concerns about minorities, even on foreign soil, does not automatically constitute an offence. This ruling upholds previous rejections by Varanasi courts.
Some 73 speakers assembled on October 26 and 27 at the Raffles University at Neemrana in Rajasthan, a few with clearly tenuous ties with diplomacy, but were deemed to add value to the proceedings, notes Krishnan Srinivasan.
Archana Veeramani, daughter of jailed granite baron R Veeramani, was deboarded from a Singapore-bound flight at Chennai airport on Friday. This action follows an alert from the SIT investigating POCSO cases against her father, who faces multiple charges and is also linked to a 2004 suicide. Authorities suspect Archana holds crucial information regarding financial transactions aimed at covering up the abuse allegations.
NavIC is India's independent, standalone navigation satellite system aimed at providing position, navigation and timing (PNT) services across India and around 1,500 km beyond the country's landmass.
Delhi experienced its most polluted Diwali in five years with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 376, and the day after the festival saw only a marginal improvement, remaining in the 'very poor' category at 371, accompanied by a thick blanket of smog and fog.
The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the Keralam unit of the Congress party for a social media post targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The court emphasized that judicial independence is paramount and not subject to political convenience, stating that any attempt to undermine judicial authority must be dealt with firmly. The Congress unit claimed the post was unauthorized and has since been removed, with an unconditional apology issued. The court will appoint amicus curiae to determine if criminal or civil contempt applies.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has declared former Videocon Industries promoter Venugopal Dhoot bankrupt, admitting State Bank of India's petition for Rs 12,668 crore in dues. A Bankruptcy Trustee has been appointed to manage the process and invite claims from creditors.
Kazakhstan's decision to support foreign-born tennis players like Elena Rybakina and Alexander Bublik has been a successful investment, according to 26-year-old Zhebik Kulambayeva. Their success has significantly boosted tennis culture in the country, inspiring a new generation of players. Kulambayeva, currently competing at the Chennai Open, also shares her experiences on the professional circuit and her affinity for playing in India.
The Indian government has amended direct overseas listing norms, allowing companies to list convertible debentures and preference shares, in addition to equity shares, on international exchanges in the GIFT IFSC. Unlisted public companies and those with negative net worth can also list, subject to conditions.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to move to Punjab Kings in exchange for pacer Arshdeep Singh, with both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings agreeing to the trade ahead of the IPL auction. The deal, which requires BCCI ratification, sees Hardik return to a new franchise as a player under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, while Arshdeep joins Mumbai Indians. This marks the end of Hardik's second stint with Mumbai Indians, where his captaincy tenure did not yield desired results.
Sonia Gandhi's new book reveals her deep internal conflict and reluctance to enter politics after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. Despite her children's fierce opposition, she found guidance in the Bhagavad Gita, which helped her overcome her doubts and embrace her duty towards the Congress party amidst its challenging times in the late 1990s.
India has rejected China's objection to New Delhi's standardisation of names for 28 places and features in Ladakh, reiterating that Ladakh is an "integral and inalienable" part of India. China had strongly opposed the move, calling India's establishment of the Union Territory and the naming "illegal and void".
The US midterm elections saw the Democratic Party gain control of Congress and key gubernatorial posts, leading international affairs experts to view the outcome as a referendum on President Donald Trump's policies. Analysts suggest the results signal a desire for change in his behaviour and could prompt a more pragmatic approach in his remaining term, with potential implications for global politics and India-US relations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that while armed Maoists have been largely eliminated, 'dimagi Naxals' (ideological supporters) continue to instigate people against the Constitution and democracy, having infiltrated various organisations and political parties.
In her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', Sonia Gandhi describes the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as a 'tragic and shameful' chapter. She asserts that Rajiv Gandhi, despite being thrust into a moment of governmental failure, was inherently just and compassionate and could not have authorised the heinous acts. Gandhi also discusses the delay in army deployment and the ongoing struggle for justice for victims, noting that cases continue to drag on in courts.
A 37-year-old man in Pune was defrauded of Rs 3.49 lakh after clicking on a fake link for a traffic violation fine. The incident, which occurred between October 16 and 26, involved unauthorised withdrawals from his bank account. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act, with investigations ongoing.
11-year-old Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir made an impressive debut at the FIA Karting World Championship in La Conca, Italy. Despite a qualifying setback that placed her 83rd, she showcased exceptional overtaking skills, gaining 16 places in Race 1 to finish sixth and an overall 43 places throughout the weekend, ranking 40th out of 87 drivers.
