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.
India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in Indore to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International series. Chasing 224, West Indies fell short despite efforts from Shimron Hetmyer, with Arshdeep Singh being India's top bowler. India's innings was powered by Abhishek Sharma's explosive 69.
Former AIFF President Praful Patel and Uttar Pradesh chief Arvind Menon are reportedly considering contesting for the top post in the upcoming AIFF elections on December 20. While no one has officially declared their candidacy, including incumbent Kalyan Chaubey, the Electoral Officer has initiated the nomination process for member associations. Patel, eligible after a cooling period, and Menon, seeking administrative change, are emerging as potential candidates.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asserted that the judiciary cannot be browbeaten, during a hearing on a plea against a political march to the Supreme Court by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders on October 12. The plea alleges an attempt to obstruct the judicial system and seeks a ban on political demonstrations within court premises. The court has issued notices to the leaders and ordered the preservation of CCTV footage from the incident.
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.
Mumbai secured a dramatic 106-run victory over a resilient Railways in the Ranji Trophy Group D clash. Despite centuries from Railways' Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali, Mumbai's exceptional fielding and crucial breakthroughs in the final hour, spearheaded by Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan, ensured their fourth outright win, taking their points tally to 27.
A sharp political slugfest erupted on Thursday as Congress leaders and INDIA bloc allies rallied behind MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son, Raihan Vadra, accusing the authorities and Centre of censoring artistic expression after Bikaner House requested the removal of several photographs from his exhibition.
Delhi Police have registered an FIR against 22 individuals who were detained during a protest march from Ramlila Maidan towards Jantar Mantar. The protesters, associated with the Disha Students' Organisation and the Revolutionary Workers' Party of India, were intercepted on Sunday and released early Monday morning. Charges include disobeying orders and assaulting public servants.
An 18-member Indian boxing team has departed for Budva, Montenegro, to compete in the World U-19 Championships starting on October 18. The team includes medallists from the Asian U-19 Championships and aims to improve upon India's previous performance of 17 medals in the inaugural edition.
India's exports saw a significant 23 per cent increase, reaching USD 44.4 billion in September, while the trade deficit narrowed to USD 30.21 billion, according to recent government data.
Former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel lauded Mohammed Shami's contribution to the Indian dressing room, stating that Shami helped him understand the team's philosophy and "Indian language" during his early days as bowling coach. Morkel expressed sadness over Shami's Test retirement but noted his continued involvement in white-ball cricket.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. While refusing to halt its theatrical screening, the court ordered the filmmakers to add a disclaimer and furnish a bank guarantee of Rs 2 crore, noting the film commercially exploited Ganguly's identity.
Young Indian batting star Yashasvi Jaiswal, fresh off an unbeaten 155 for India A against New Zealand A, credits his strong performances to a focus on 'process, routine and discipline', especially when facing challenging cold and seaming conditions.
Indian sprinter Simran secured a gold medal and set a new Games record in the women's 200m T12 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Her compatriot Tejalben Damor also won a bronze in the same competition. Simran, a Paris Paralympics bronze medallist, overcame dietary challenges to achieve her win, while debutant Tejalben expressed determination for her upcoming 400m race.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the third India A vs New Zealand A red-ball fixture as a precautionary measure due to a side strain, raising concerns about his participation in the first Test against New Zealand starting November 19.
India's entry-level passenger vehicle market is experiencing a significant recovery, with mini car wholesales surging 86.3 per cent year-on-year in the first half of FY27, driven by improved affordability and stronger overall demand.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their rally for the fifth consecutive day, driven by significant foreign institutional investor inflows and a dip in global crude oil prices, signalling a positive shift in market sentiment. Track Sensex, nifty on November 4, 2026.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased India's growth forecast to 7 per cent for 2026-27, up from 6.4 per cent, attributing this robust outlook to resilient domestic demand and strong services activity, positioning India as one of the fastest-growing major economies.
A BMW inspection of the Mini Cooper involved in a fatal accident near Kochi last month confirmed the car was travelling at 162 kmph five seconds before impact. The driver, Suhail, applied brakes one second prior, with the speed at 144 kmph. Police findings of overspeeding, based on CCTV, are now scientifically supported by the BMW crash data analysis.
India Women secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, winning the second match by nine wickets. Opener Shafali Verma scored a rapid 55, while captain Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 47, chasing down Zimbabwe's target of 103 in just 8.5 overs. Indian bowlers had earlier restricted Zimbabwe to a low total.
Kerala secured a 2-2 draw against Chhattisgarh in Division 'B' of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship on Monday, rallying after falling behind. In another Pool B match, Jharkhand and Telangana played out a 1-1 draw, both earning a point.
The INDIA bloc, comprising 17 opposition parties and civil society members, met at Rahul Gandhi's residence to strategize against alleged "vote chori" and the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site. Leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Tejashwi Yadav, vowed to continue their united political and people's resistance, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and asserting that those responsible for undermining democracy would be held accountable.
West Indies all-rounder Shamar Springer discussed his team's "Plan B" to contain India's Abhishek Sharma, who scored a rapid 69 runs, leading India to a 14-run victory in the third T20I. Springer acknowledged Sharma's world-class performance and the difficulty of bowling on good wickets. He also reflected on the West Indies' chase, noting missed opportunities and the impact of the pitch conditions, while praising Roston Chase's underrated bowling.
Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has lauded Abhishek Sharma for becoming the fastest batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs, comparing his explosive ability to Chris Gayle. Pujara also highlighted Sharma's growing maturity and Ishan Kishan's crucial role at number three for the Indian team in the shortest format, emphasising his powerplay maximisation.
Bravery, mastery and timing were among his greatest qualities. We have seen batters hit plenty of sixes, but Glenn Maxwell would leave spectators wondering where he would dispatch the next delivery, notes K R Nayar.
Newly-appointed India women's cricket captain Smriti Mandhana has been named a celebrity advocate by UNICEF India to promote equal opportunities, health, and well-being for adolescent girls, coinciding with the International Day of the Girl.
A senior manager of a jewellery firm, Sajeer Palli Mooppan, wanted in a rape case, has been extradited from the UAE to India. The extradition followed extensive coordination between Delhi Police, Interpol, CBI, and Indian ministries. The accused allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in October 2025, fled to Dubai in January 2026, and was brought back to Delhi on Wednesday after a Red Corner Notice was issued.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has declared the state fully prepared to host the 2030 Hockey World Cup, citing its rich hockey legacy, numerous Olympians, and rapidly improving sports infrastructure. This announcement follows the successful hosting of the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, which India won. The state government has invested significantly in new astroturf grounds and allocated substantial funds for sports development, reinforcing Punjab's commitment to its sporting heritage.
The Supreme Court on Friday reaffirmed its March 11 verdict, stating that a parent's salary or income from PSU or private sector employment cannot be the sole factor for creamy-layer exclusion for OBCs. The court also rejected the Centre's plea for prospective application of the judgment, clarifying that it applies to the parties involved and will not reopen concluded selections or promotions.
Rajinikanth's blockbuster Jailer 2 is set to thrill audiences worldwide with its OTT premiere on Prime Video on November 12.
Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal stated that his satcom venture, Eutelsat OneWeb, is 'significantly ahead' of Elon Musk's Starlink in the Indian satcom queue, having applied for a licence five years ago, and expressed a desire to receive regulatory approval before Starlink.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has denied reports claiming the opening ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for December 13, has been moved from Delhi to Ahmedabad. Saikia confirmed that Delhi remains the venue as per standard policy, refuting suggestions of a shift due to construction work at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The Bombay high court criticised actor Imran Khan, an OCI cardholder, for participating in a political protest, stating that foreign nationals do not have the fundamental right to protest. Khan tendered an unconditional apology, leading the court to urge magnanimity from the government regarding his 'Leave India' notice. The court extended the stay on the notice and asked authorities to file affidavits.
An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur following a false hijack alert, which was later attributed to a technical glitch. The flight, carrying 293 passengers and 13 crew, resumed its journey to Delhi after security checks, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) set to investigate the incident.
New Zealand Cricket will don a special limited-edition 'Kotahitanga' jersey, featuring lotus flowers and mandala art, during their upcoming ODI series against India to commemorate 100 years of sporting ties between the two nations.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. While refusing to halt the film's theatrical screening, the court ordered filmmakers to add disclaimers and furnish a Rs 2 crore bank guarantee as security. The court noted that the film commercially exploited Ganguly's identity without authorisation, extending beyond mere depiction of historical events.
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.
Four senior Indian hockey players Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, and Nilakanta Sharma are reportedly set to play their final matches for the country at the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. This decision by Hockey India aims to bring in fresh talent and groom younger players for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, ensuring a smooth transition for the national team.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed advanced traffic stream models using high-resolution drone data from a Delhi highway. These models are specifically designed to analyse and predict traffic movement under the heterogeneous conditions prevalent on Indian roads, addressing limitations of existing global models. The study aims to improve traffic management, road design, and intelligent transportation systems in India.
Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two India A matches against New Zealand due to a left side strain, with Kumar Kushagra named as his replacement.
