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.
Four individuals have been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for the alleged murder of a 50-year-old man. The dispute reportedly stemmed from the victim not returning a mobile phone belonging to one of the accused, leading to a fatal assault near Mumbra railway station on October 13.
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Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, recovering from an ankle injury sustained in August, expressed optimism about a strong comeback next year. He missed the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and Diamond League final due to the injury but is now feeling much better. Chopra also lauded the performance of young Indian javelin throwers at the Asian Games.
'The last time I saw Smita, she had become a mother. The door opened. I walked in. I saw her.' 'I said, "Smita, the most creative role of your life begins now. As a mother." She laughed.' 'I spoke as if we had years. Years to meet again. Years to work again. Years to watch her child grow.'
Cognizant and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI, forming a new 'Gemini Frontier Capability Group'. This initiative combines Google's AI platform with Cognizant's expertise to help enterprises deploy resilient, production-grade AI agents and drive business value. The group will focus on areas like legacy modernisation and cyber defence, with Cognizant also scaling Gemini internally.
'But sometimes I am cuckoo in the head. I sit late at night, and I think of how I want to play and how I want to be as a cricketer.'
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade, primarily due to a sell-off in power and metal stocks, mirroring a broader downturn across Asian markets. Elevated crude oil prices and firm US bond yields further dampened investor sentiment, while an expert warned of an impending correction in overvalued mid and small-cap segments. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 22.
The Indian women's cricket team is set to complete a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe in the final match in Raipur, buoyed by strong performances from captain Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and debutant Niki Prasad.
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan congratulated Alphia James and Pallavi Kaluvehalli for securing India's first-ever bronze medal in wheelchair badminton at the 2026 Asian Para Games. The CM praised their resilience and determination, while James shared her personal journey and hopes for government support.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on a three-day visit to India to discuss bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, defence, and critical technologies, as well as the West Asia crisis. His visit aims to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership amidst existing friction, with a focus on finalising a proposed bilateral trade deal.
A 17-year-old Class XI student in Jalna, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide on October 9 after being repeatedly pressured for marriage and stalked by a 21-year-old man. The accused, Dhanraj Lahane, was booked on Friday following a complaint from the deceased's uncle, though no arrest has been made yet.
Mumbai Police have confirmed that none of the three accused in the Tiger Shroff shooting case are minors, with two assailants firing multiple rounds at the actor's car. The suspects, aged 18 and 22, were apprehended in Kota, Rajasthan, following an inter-state operation. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing, with the Anti-Extortion Cell taking over the case.
Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi due to pulmonary issues. The 98-year-old former Deputy Prime Minister, who played a crucial role in the BJP's rise, is currently undergoing treatment.
Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches in India increased by 21.8 per cent year-on-year to 4,54,574 units in September, while two-wheeler sales rose 13.5 per cent to 24.63 lakh units, according to SIAM data.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for his silence regarding a multi-crore international drug racket operating along the state's coastline. Palaniswami questioned if the racket was happening with the ruling TVK's knowledge, citing a recent 137 kg crystal methamphetamine seizure by the DRI and the alleged involvement of a TVK functionary. He demanded a comprehensive explanation from the Chief Minister.
A Mumbai court has granted bail to Rohan Parikh, a 24-year-old student, and his bodyguard, Dilip Kunde, who were arrested for entering Jio World Plaza with a firearm and a fake PMO identity card. The court cited the lack of "overt malicious act" and the potential prejudice to the student's future as reasons for bail, setting a cash bond of Rs 50,000 each.
Wipro reported a marginal 1.40 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,200.6 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, despite a 9.1 per cent increase in revenue from operations to Rs 24,752.7 crore.
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Sri Lanka chased down England's 430-run target to script ODI history, with Pavan Rathnayake's 130, Avishka Fernando's 97 and Dasun Shanaka's explosive 97 overshadowing Harry Brook's record double century.
An angry crowd attempted to storm a police station in Bhopal on Saturday, demanding justice after a 12-year-old girl was found murdered in an abandoned building on Friday. Police have arrested a 23-year-old suspect and are awaiting the postmortem report to determine further details, including potential sexual assault.
The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead last week in Mansa, is refusing a post-mortem examination until their demands are met. They are seeking a trauma centre in Jhota's name and compensation for the injured, despite the CBI taking over the murder investigation. Protests are ongoing, and a joint action committee has called for resignations and dismissals of officials.
The mother of Rehan, one of the three accused arrested in connection with the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, claims her son was lured and trapped into the incident. She stated he had been out of contact for 20 days and suspected he was intoxicated and taken away. Rehan's father also revealed his son's past arrest under the Arms Act.
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra charity commissioner expected to decide the next course of action.
Akash Ambani is leading Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO), set to be India's largest, with a strategy that includes appealing to regional investors and drawing parallels to his grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani's historic public listing of Reliance Industries.
India's track and field contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian Para Games, securing 22 medals, including five gold, and propelling the nation to fifth in the overall standings. Sprinter Simran, high-jumper Praveen Kumar, and shot-putter Sachin Khilari notably set new Games records, contributing significantly to India's medal tally across various para-sports.
A 27-year-old woman in Saharanpur was allegedly strangled to death by her brother after he found a youth in her room, fearing it would bring dishonour to the family. The accused, Ashish Kumar, was arrested on October 16, the same day a murder case was registered.
Virtual Eye will now provide the full suite of DRS technology to assist umpires and enhance the viewing experience during India's tour of New Zealand involving five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
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Sri Lankan cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene has concluded his second tenure as head coach of the Mumbai Indians, a role he returned to ahead of the 2025 season. Jayawardene, who previously led the team to three IPL titles, expressed gratitude to the franchise and its owners, while MI owner Nita Ambani acknowledged his significant contributions.
'Questions give you courage, and they also give you answers. Sometimes those answers are uncomfortable, and sometimes they are comfortable.' 'You must be able to accept both in the same stride.'
India's Praveen Kumar clinched a bronze medal in the men's shot put F11 event at the Asian Para Games with a personal-best throw of 13.86 metres. Iranian athletes Amirhossein Alipour and Mahdi Olad secured gold and silver respectively. The F11 category is for athletes with significant visual impairment.
India's Pranav Soorma secured a gold medal in the discus throw at the Asian Para Games, setting a new Asian record in his debut major competition for the event. Compatriot Ram Ratan Singh won silver, ensuring a 1-2 finish for India in the combined F51/52/53 event. Soorma, who previously won gold in club throw, highlighted the technical challenges of adapting to discus throw and the extensive practice involved.
Delhi Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Kerala in connection with a cyber fraud case involving unauthorised transactions totalling Rs 1.96 lakh from a woman's bank account. The accused, Raju, was identified through bank records and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, and his account was linked to multiple cybercrime complaints.
A Gurugram court has sentenced a man, Indrajeet alias Ashu, to 20 years imprisonment for the rape of a 17-year-old girl. The court also imposed significant fines under the POCSO Act and IPC sections. The case, which dates back to April 2023, involved a thorough investigation by Gurugram police, leading to the conviction.
A Kolkata-based lottery firm, Tiger Associates, donated Rs 260 crore to Tamil Nadu's DMK and AIADMK in 2025-26, significantly increasing its contributions from the previous financial year. The firm accounted for nearly 74% of the combined contributions reported by the two parties, highlighting a concentration of political funding. The disclosures also revealed contributions from electoral trusts and a link between Tiger Associates' partner and lottery magnate Santiago Martin, whose other firm was a major electoral bond purchaser.
Two men were arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and threatening her four-year-old son. The Virar police made the arrests on Friday, booking the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips acknowledged India's successful chase of 226 in the first T20I, attributing their win to strong execution and adaptation. Phillips highlighted areas for improvement for his team, specifically the need to take more wickets in the middle overs and enhance fielding performance, despite defending their overall effort.
Indian para shooters Manish Narwal and Shrishti Arora won silver and bronze respectively in the 10m air pistol SH1 events at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Narwal's silver also secured a quota place for India at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, making him the third Indian para shooter to do so. The contingent now has four medals.
