'I don't want to stay in my comfort zone. I want to take risks.'
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met double Olympic medallist and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra in Chandigarh, extending Diwali greetings and expressing confidence in his continued success. Chopra, currently recovering from an ankle ligament injury, provided an update on his improved condition and plans to resume training soon.
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill and star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma met New Zealand rugby legend Keven Mealamu before the first ODI against New Zealand, receiving personalised jerseys from the All Blacks great.
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.
Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become ODI cricket's highest run-scorer in chases with 8,741 runs, while equalling Ricky Ponting and breaching 13,000 runs at number three.
India beat West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series on Sunday.
A new report by BinQle indicates India will face a significant demand-supply gap of artificial intelligence professionals by 2026, requiring 1.4 million AI experts against an available pool of 400,000. This shortage could hinder growth for enterprises and GCCs, driving up salaries and necessitating continuous reskilling and strategic talent development.
The Indian women's national football team, featuring several debutants, suffered a 0-4 defeat to a higher-ranked Russian side in the first of two international friendlies in Kolkata. Despite a strong defensive performance in the first half, Russia broke the deadlock before halftime and extended their lead in the second half, with substitute Kira Petukhova scoring twice. The match provided valuable experience for India's emerging players.
India has strongly condemned a major attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. New Delhi called the repeated targeting of civilians and infrastructure "completely unacceptable" and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Fintech firm Razorpay has secured approval from markets regulator Sebi for its proposed initial public offering (IPO) of Rs 5,000-6,000 crore, targeting a valuation of around USD 5 billion. The company, founded in 2014, offers various financial services and attained unicorn status in 2020. This development follows its confidential IPO filing in June, while rival PhonePe's IPO is currently on hold.
Several Indian-Americans have achieved significant victories in the US midterm elections, with five securing seats in the House of Representatives and Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller winning re-election. The article profiles these successful candidates, highlighting their backgrounds and contributions to American politics.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four more individuals in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation into a call centre scam that defrauded US nationals. The scam involved callers posing as US agency officials to intimidate victims into transferring money or assets, with proceeds laundered through cryptocurrency and hawala channels.
Vaishnavi Adkar, India's top-ranked woman tennis player, has made significant progress, climbing nearly 400 places in world rankings over the past year. Her coaching team, including M Balachandran and Maria Gaidano, is focusing on enhancing her physical strength, endurance, and tactical game to help her consistently compete at higher levels. Adkar aims for a top-250 ranking soon and a long-term goal of reaching the top 100.
Gold prices increased by nearly 3 per cent following the US midterm election results, with analysts divided on whether this marks a sustained rally or a temporary relief bounce. While some experts foresee gold reaching $4,200 in the near term, others caution against fresh buying, expecting a potential correction.
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is on the cusp of several significant international records during the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand, including reaching 21,000 international runs and becoming the first opener to score 5,000 runs in SENA conditions.
Vaishnavi Adkar, India's women's tennis number one, is leveraging her distinctive heavy topspin forehand as a key weapon in her game. The 21-year-old, currently ranked 344, aims to break into the world's top 200, a goal she believes is achievable with her unique playing style and structured training. Her recent successes, including an ITF W100 final and a W35 title, highlight her rapid ascent in Indian tennis.
South Korea and Japan have secured their spots in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. South Korea defeated Bangladesh 5-0, while Japan drew 2-2 with China. India and Malaysia had already qualified for the next stage.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran views the group's investment in semiconductors not as a short-term financial play, but as a critical long-term commitment to India's growth and self-reliance in a sector vital for domestic consumption and global supply chains.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate regarding Modi's accusations that the opposition is seeking foreign help to destabilise India. Gandhi retorted by claiming Modi himself became and remains PM due to foreign assistance, accusing him of lying. Modi had previously criticised the opposition for obstructing national development and aligning with anti-India forces.
Nehru and Patel's differences were real, but so were their mutual respect and trust, notes Aditya Krishna.
Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Nagpur for their involvement in a large-scale share trading investment scam. The trio is implicated in at least 73 cyber fraud cases across India, including six in Mumbai, where one victim lost over Rs 58 lakh. The fraudsters used shell companies to channel the illicit funds.
Shreyas Iyer has climbed to a career-high fourth position in the ICC T20 International rankings for batters, following his strong performance in the ongoing series against West Indies
A Mumbai sessions court denied anticipatory bail to alleged gangster Kumar Krushna Pillai, currently residing in Hong Kong, in a 2007 murder and attempt to murder case, citing the gravity of accusations and the need for custodial interrogation.
The CBI has registered an FIR against Future Retail Ltd and its promoter Kishore Biyani, along with his brother Rakesh Biyani, in an alleged bank fraud case amounting to Rs 904.32 crore. The case stems from a complaint by SBI, alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption. Searches were conducted at premises linked to Biyani in Mumbai on Friday. The company is accused of diverting funds sanctioned by a consortium of banks through associate companies, causing significant loss. A forensic audit revealed systematic financial irregularities and manipulation of accounts.
Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, has been issued a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws by participating in a political protest.
Mohammed Shami claimed a four-wicket haul and Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten half-century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were dismissed cheaply for a duck and four runs respectively on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season.
The Congress-led INDIA bloc held a major protest rally in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities and past corruption allegations. Leaders stated the protest was a "stern warning" to the government, vowing to continue until Kumar steps down, citing threats to parliamentary democracy.
Singing sensation Arijit Singh is set to celebrate two decades in the Indian music industry with an ambitious nine-city India Tour in 2027.
'We are ready to help Prime Minister Modi achieve his vision of 100 per cent connectivity throughout India -- a vision all of our company, including Elon, shares,' Lauren Dreyer, vice-president of Starlink business operations at SpaceX, said at the pre-business day of the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi.
Maharashtra secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over Bengal in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match, chasing down a target of 112 runs in just 19.4 overs.
India's first woman Senior World Wrestling Championships gold medallist, Manisha Bhanwala, attributes her mental toughness and success to the rigorous schedule and international exposure gained from the Pro Wrestling League (PWL). She highlights how PWL's back-to-back bouts and shared training with global stars prepared her for high-pressure situations, especially after her Asian Games disappointment. Manisha also looks forward to PWL Season 6 for Olympic qualification practice and believes the league helps popularise wrestling's technical aspects.
Police in Kochi have arrested a former student, Sidharth Sunil, in connection with the disruption of an event at Maharajas College last week where Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John was speaking. Another former student has also been taken into custody. The disruption was reportedly by SFI activists protesting the suspension of students from another university.
'If you ask Prime Minister Modi prove you are Indian, as per the Election Commission's criteria, he may not be able to prove that he is an Indian.'
Rahul Gandhi has convened a high tea for INDIA bloc MPs to discuss a strategy for joint protests against alleged "vote theft" and to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This meeting follows a "March for Democracy" by opposition leaders and activists to the Supreme Court, where they filed a petition challenging alleged poll irregularities.
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.
Srinagar Lok Sabha member Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has resigned from the National Conference, accusing its leadership of abandoning key election promises, particularly the restoration of Article 370. He also hinted at forming a new political outfit in Jammu and Kashmir, criticising NC leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah for their alleged betrayal of public trust and incompetence.
Police in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, have seized 19.8 kg of hashish intended for smuggling into Sri Lanka and arrested a key accused. The seized narcotics are valued at Rs 2.5 lakh per kg in India, with prices tripling in Sri Lanka. Authorities are investigating a wider network and have initiated procedures to attach properties acquired through drug smuggling.
Indian-American Democratic lawmakers Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Suhas Subramanyam, and Pramila Jayapal have been re-elected to the US House of Representatives, with Pia Dandiya making her debut, marking a strong showing by the community in the recent midterm elections where Democrats gained control of both the House and Senate.
'Indians want peace and tranquility along the LAC and the Chinese must ensure that they stay confined to their area, and not transgress or even deviate by mistake -- due to fog or mist or any other reason.'
The scenes are same; placards, viral videos, riot, police but the grievances could hardly be more different, notes Abhay Jere, ex-Vice Chairman, AICTE.
