Indian wrestlers Rohit, Jaskaran Singh, and Chandermohan secured bronze medals at the U23 World Championship in Las Vegas, contributing to India's total tally of six medals.
India has strongly rejected a civil lawsuit filed in a US court by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and former R&AW chief Samant Goel, calling the allegations "fabricated and malicious." The US State Department confirmed it delivered the summonses through diplomatic channels, clarifying that this does not indicate a US position on the merits of the case.
India's Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei has reached the men's 50kg boxing final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, securing a dominant 5-0 win in the semifinals. This achievement marks the end of a 16-year wait for an Indian boxer in a Youth Olympics final, matching a milestone set in 2010.
Dhinidhi Desinghu, a 16-year-old swimming prodigy, aims to revolutionise Indian swimming by bridging the significant gap with leading nations. She emphasises preparation, technique, and mental belief over genetic ability, drawing insights from her international competitions. Desinghu, who has already competed at the Asian Games and Paris Olympics, is focused on rigorous training, academic balance, and inspiring future generations to achieve global swimming success.
Sporting Club Delhi's midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte has been called up to the Indian senior men's national football team for two upcoming international friendlies against New Zealand on November 12 and 15. This marks a significant step in his career, having previously represented India at the U-23 level.
World number two Aryna Sabalenka remains optimistic about reaching the WTA Finals semi-finals despite a comprehensive 6-4, 6-0 defeat to 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva, where she lost 11 consecutive games.
The first five matches of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season have garnered significant viewership on YouTube, with 65 million views and 52 million viewers. The opening week also saw high concurrent viewership, particularly for the Inter Kashi versus Kerala Blasters FC match, and strong engagement across both English and Hindi feeds, underscoring the league's growing digital presence and the importance of multilingual content.
Indian equities, particularly the Nifty 50, have significantly underperformed their Asian and global counterparts over the past year, with the index down 10.6 per cent. This lag is attributed to factors like rising global oil prices, rupee depreciation, and a lack of participation in the global chipmaker rally that boosted markets like South Korea and Taiwan.
The Indian men's football team is set to play New Zealand in their second international friendly in Christchurch, aiming to recover from a significant 5-0 defeat in Auckland. Head coach Khalid Jamil and captain Anirudh Thapa have stressed the need for players to take responsibility, improve discipline, and overcome challenges like time zone differences and limited preparation time. The match will also be the first international fixture at the newly opened One New Zealand Stadium.
An Australian public servant of Indian origin, Suyash Sinha, has been arrested and denied bail in Canberra for allegedly stalking a woman and threatening to use government databases to obtain information about her and her family. Sinha, who became an Australian citizen last week, is accused of continuing to harass the woman after she rejected his advances, even claiming he could access her family's details through government systems. The case has been adjourned to November 4.
Indian Grandmasters R Vaishali and Arjun Erigaisi delivered strong performances at the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot in Budapest.
Kerala-born Nithya Raman is currently leading incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race following a recent televised debate. The two Democrats sparred over critical issues like homelessness and public safety. If elected in the November 3 polls, Raman would be the first Indian-American Mayor of Los Angeles.
Indian women's doubles pair Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly, along with men's doubles pair Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun, advanced to the next round of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament.
By the time she finished her term as SBI chairman, she was overseeing over two lakh employees, 24,000 domestic branches, 100 international ones and a bank that had stepped into the technological age and become youth-friendly. Meet Arundhati Bhattacharya, the first woman chairman of the State Bank of India and president and CEO, Salesforce, South Asia.
Indian-origin filmmaker Arafat Sheikh was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Dulles International Airport. Sheikh, a resident of Alexandria, Virginia, was taken into custody on September 24 despite having a student visa and a pending immigration application, according to the "Free Arafat Sheikh" campaign. ICE is responsible for detaining non-citizens for suspected immigration violations.
Seasoned golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar clinched his seventh Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) title at the Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad, defeating young Raghav Chugh in a play-off. This marks Bhullar's fourth victory of the season and his second successive play-off triumph. In the team contest, Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds took the honours.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak for a third consecutive day, driven by sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and a dip in global crude oil prices. The Sensex closed above 81,900, while the Nifty settled near 25,300, despite mixed global cues.
Overseas property is becoming a bigger part of Indian investors' wealth, but buyers must weigh currency risks, tax obligations, remittance limits and maintenance costs before investing.
India never lost a Test at home while Mohammed Shami was playing. He played 21 of them, India won 17 and drew four.
The Indian men's hockey squad for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy, to be held in Punjab from October 27 to November 5, has been announced. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returns to the team, while the core of the Asian Games gold-winning lineup, led by Harmanpreet Singh, has been retained. The tournament marks the return of international hockey to Punjab, with matches in Jalandhar and Mohali.
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Hardik Pandya's move to Punjab Kings for IPL 2026 will bolster their batting but raises concerns about their bowling after Arshdeep Singh's departure. The trade, announced on Wednesday, sees Pandya return to MI after an underwhelming second stint, while Arshdeep, PBKS's all-time leading wicket-taker, joins MI.
FIDE President Timur Turlov has affirmed India's status as a trusted partner for the world chess body, indicating the country will continue to host major international championships for the next four years. He also advocated for greater Indian influence within the Asian Chess Federation, acknowledging India's emergence as a chess powerhouse with young talents like D Gukesh. Turlov outlined his priorities, including digital advancement, improved broadcasting, and commercial expansion for FIDE.
Former India sprinter Ashwini Nachappa claimed she withdrew from the Indian Olympic Association's Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs) elections due to "external pressure," raising concerns about transparency. Her withdrawal, along with others, occurred just before the virtual elections, which also saw complaints of code of conduct violations against Dola Banerjee and alleged misuse of IOA resources.
Season 3 of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) will feature nearly 150 riders from 21 countries, including 30 Indian participants, competing across four racing categories. Reigning champion Matt Moss is set to defend his title amidst a strong international field.
The 14th leg of the 2026 Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour is set to begin in Jaipur, with Vani Kapoor and Ridhima Dilawari as the leading contenders. Both players have shown exceptional form this season, with Dilawari leading the Order of Merit and Kapoor recently achieving a strong international finish. The event will also feature other season winners and promising young talents, all vying for victory as the tour nears its conclusion.
The Indian government has significantly simplified its visa regime, reducing main categories from 13 to nine and sub-categories from 49 to 23. This initiative also cuts down fields in visa application forms by 65-70 per cent, aiming to make the process more coherent and responsive for foreign nationals. Key changes include renaming the Tourist Visa to Visitor Visa, consolidating medical and student visas, and introducing a Production Investment Business Visa.
The Ladakh Marathon is set to launch the 180-km Siachen Ultra in September 2027, an invite-only event dubbed the world's toughest high-altitude ultra-running challenge. This gruelling race will span from Warshi Village to Leh, crossing Khardung La at 17,618 feet, with the entire route above 10,000 feet, demanding completion within 30 hours amidst extreme conditions.
Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth lauded the Indian Army's Mission Olympic Wing for its role in developing talented sportspersons, citing their strong performance at the recent Asian Games as a precursor to success at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Army felicitated its 20 medal winners from the Asian Games, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing future athletes.
India were bowled out for 89 while chasing 334 against New Zealand, making it their second biggest defeat in terms of margin of runs in ODIs as Matt Henry took six wickets after Will Young scored a century in the 4th ODI at Bay Oval on Friday.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied in early trade, driven by sustained foreign fund inflows and a decline in crude oil prices. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have shown aggressive buying, investing a significant amount in Indian equities, while positive Q2 earnings and lower Brent crude prices are further supporting the market's upward trend. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 12, 2026.
An Indian national was killed and ten others injured in an attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death and ongoing medical care for the injured. India has strongly condemned the repeated attacks, which Saudi Arabia blames on Yemen's Houthis, and called for an immediate cessation of violence.
Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha's re-election hopes have been reignited after she was nominated by the Ice Hockey Association of India as one of its representatives to the IOA General Body on Thursday. This nomination comes despite her recent loss in the Sportspersons of Merit polls. Questions have arisen regarding her eligibility, as IOA rules require nominated members to be part of the concerned National Sports Federation. The electoral college for the December 5 IOA Executive Council polls is being finalised, with various NSFs submitting their nominations.
The Indian Olympic Association has criticised Hockey India for its failure to release funds for an inquiry committee investigating harassment allegations against HI Secretary General Bholanath Singh. Bholanath has cited a conflict of interest, stating he cannot sign the cheque for the committee, and has asked HI President Dilip Tirkey to do so instead, impeding the probe's start two months after its formation.
Trump seems to have made up his mind that a pliant Pakistan will be more useful than India. We cannot expect a change in Trump's policy towards India in his post midterm poll tenure as America's president, observes Ambassador T N Sreenivasan.
Shillong Lajong FC secured a 2-1 victory over Sreenidi Deccan FC in the Indian Football League. Joedson dos Santos opened the scoring for Lajong, followed by an equaliser from Nicolas Morinigo. Substitute Tremiki Lamurong scored the decisive late goal, propelling Shillong Lajong temporarily to the top of the league table.
The University of Melbourne and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati have launched a new 2+2 Bachelor of Science Integrated (Honours) dual degree. This programme offers Indian students a globally connected, research-intensive science education, allowing them to study two years at IISER-Tirupati and two years in Melbourne, graduating with two honours degrees.
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second consecutive day, driven by robust foreign fund inflows, better-than-expected Q2 corporate earnings, and a sustained moderation in crude oil prices.
Nitish Bharadwaj, renowned for his portrayal of Lord Krishna, has publicly retracted his earlier appreciation for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, expressing profound disappointment over the film's interpretation of the Hindu epic and its character portrayals.
Indian para-athlete Anmol Vasistha has been banned for three years by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) after failing a doping test for the anabolic steroid DHCMT at the New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in March. His suspension began on April 24, and all his results from the competition have been disqualified.
Delhi AAP MLA Jarnail Singh has filed a complaint with Mohali police after receiving a death threat message targeting party leader Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter, demanding Rs 7 crore. The caller, claiming to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, made the threat on November 6. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
