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.
Yash Mulik of Maharashtra broke his own U18 national record in the 110m hurdles, clocking 13.29 seconds to win gold at the National Junior Athletics Championships on Sunday. The event also saw Fasalul Haque win gold in the men's U20 110m hurdles, with several other athletes achieving top honours across various categories.
The CBI has registered an FIR against Chandra Proteco Limited and its directors for an alleged bank fraud of Rs 210.13 crore. The agency conducted searches in Prayagraj and is investigating the company for systematic financial manipulations and siphoning off funds from a consortium of six banks led by Indian Bank.
Tamil Nadu's Neil Samraj R shattered the men's U18 200m national record at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on Tuesday, clocking 21.03 seconds. He also secured gold in the 100m with another national record and was named the best athlete in his category. The state of Tamil Nadu emerged as the overall team champions, with Bhavana G also setting a new meet record in the U20 women's 200m.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide on show-cause notices issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat within two weeks, acknowledging concerns that pending disciplinary proceedings could hinder her preparations for upcoming competitions.
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Commonwealth Games silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav achieved a commendable eighth-place finish in the women's 53kg event at the IWF World Championships in Ningbo, China, topping Group C. Meanwhile, star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu withdrew from the competition due to a back injury, missing her debut in the 53kg category.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's future is in serious doubt following a humiliating 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, extending the club's winless streak to eight games across all competitions and leaving them just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed relief at the closure of the transfer window, stating it allows his side to fully concentrate on securing their first Premier League win of the season against Ipswich Town.
Indian shuttlers Meghana Reddy Mareddy and the men's doubles pair of Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Arjun Reddy Pochana were eliminated in the qualifying rounds of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top Indian players like P V Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and H S Prannoy are set to compete in the main draw.
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Chennai Super Kings will not have a batting coach for IPL 2027, following an overhaul of their coaching staff after recent disappointing results.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, reported a narrowed loss of Rs 1,879.1 crore in the September quarter, down from Rs 2,582.1 crore a year ago, primarily due to exceptionally high fuel costs and rupee depreciation.
Indian stock markets are set to be influenced this week by a confluence of factors including quarterly corporate earnings, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, fluctuations in crude oil prices, and ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia.
Two separate firing incidents in Ludhiana left a property dealer, a trader, and his sister-in-law injured. In the first incident, property dealer Jagjot Singh was attacked by eight armed men due to an old rivalry. In the second, trader Jaspal Singh and Priya were shot by three motorcycle-borne men, with personal enmity suspected as Jaspal has multiple FIRs against him. Police are investigating both cases.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified allegations of election fraud by Arab-led parties, describing suspected foreign interference as an "earthquake". The Central Elections Committee has asked the internal security agency, Shin Bet, to investigate these claims, which come amid an inconclusive election where neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition secured a majority. President Isaac Herzog has called for a thorough investigation while cautioning against general suspicion of the Arab community.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 6 lakh in reparation to a man who spent six years in custody as an undertrial due to a "slipshod investigation" in a murder case. The apex court slammed the UP Police and prosecuting agencies, emphasising their role in ensuring justice for all, including the accused, and highlighted the "travesty of justice" in this case.
Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by eight wickets after Dilshan Madushanka's career-best 5-34, securing a tri-series final berth and eliminating England following three consecutive defeats in Pakistan.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton expressed satisfaction with his side's consistent performance across all four quarters in their 5-2 victory over China at the Asian Champions Trophy. This marks India's second consecutive win in the tournament, following a dominant 13-0 triumph against Bangladesh. Fulton highlighted the third quarter as particularly strong and praised the team's penalty corner defence, while also acknowledging China's efforts.
Nepal has condemned a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oilfield that resulted in the death of a Nepali migrant worker and injuries to others. The incident, which also killed a Filipino national and injured Indian and Pakistani nationals, occurred amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels. Another attack on King Fahd International Airport also claimed an Indian life.
The JD(U) has expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh and his wife, former legislator Neelam Devi, for six years due to alleged anti-party activities. Singh was accused of campaigning for a rival candidate in recent legislative council elections and using insulting language against party leadership. The party also recommended the termination of Singh's MLA membership.
The Supreme Court has ruled that banks must compensate victims of digital fraud, especially in cases like "digital arrests," if the fraud results from the financial institution's failure in due diligence. The court is examining RBI's proposed KYC amendments and stressed the need for a regulatory framework that includes victim compensation and preventive measures. It also highlighted the issue of mule accounts and the need for banks to alert police about suspicious transactions.
Parth Bhut's exceptional eight-wicket haul propelled Saurashtra to a dominant innings-and-12-run victory over Assam in the Ranji Trophy, moving them to second in Elite Group B. Karnataka also secured a massive win, while Punjab's match ended in a draw.
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rallied up to 1 per cent in early trade, driven by strong performance in IT stocks, Reliance Industries, and favourable global market sentiment, rebounding from previous losses.
The CBI has withdrawn approximately 20 petitions from the Supreme Court that sought to transfer cases related to the 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence outside the state. The agency cited "changed circumstances" for its decision, which comes after the state's CID initiated fresh inquiries and reopened cases concerning the violence.
The US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has predicted that Cyclone Arnab could intensify into a powerful storm with winds reaching 222 kmph, significantly higher than the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of 125-135 kmph at landfall. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is bracing for potential severe weather and a sea surge.
Novak Djokovic's chances of qualifying for the end-of-year ATP Finals have been significantly hampered after a surprising loss to Jan-Lennard Struff at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, leaving him with limited opportunities to secure a spot in Turin.
Sikkim's Education Minister Raju Basnet highlighted the potential of computational mathematics and artificial intelligence in predicting landslides and weather risks at an international conference. Experts discussed the role of mathematics in AI, scientific discovery, and the need for interdisciplinary research and international cooperation to develop reliable AI systems for real-world challenges.
Four individuals, including a witch doctor, have been arrested in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district for the murder of a 46-year-old woman. The victim was allegedly killed on suspicion of practising black magic. Police found her body on Saturday morning and have registered a case under the BNS and Witchcraft Prevention Act.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has upgraded the International Cricket Council (ICC) to Tier 1 under its prioritisation policy, primarily due to cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Meanwhile, India continues to be placed in the top tier of signatories, facing the strictest scrutiny in WADA's Compliance Monitoring Program.
The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Centre and pharmaceutical manufacturers over the significant disparity between the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of medicines and their price to retailers, questioning the justification for such high margins and the perceived ineffectiveness of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). The court reserved its verdict on petitions seeking strict price control and prevention of unethical overpricing of essential medicines.
A 13-year-old tribal girl in Baran district was allegedly sexually abused, leading to critical injuries and emergency surgery at Kota's JK Lon Hospital. Despite her parents initially refusing a police report and medical examination, authorities registered a case under the POCSO Act against unidentified accused and proceeded with a medical examination. The girl is now stable and out of danger.
The FIA has reinstated Red Bull's Isack Hadjar to third at the Monaco Grand Prix, while Alpine's Pierre Gasly was demoted again following the latest appeal verdict.
Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town secured a stunning upset victory over 10-man Arsenal in the League Cup last 16, winning 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Aaron Loupalo-Bi put Fleetwood ahead, and despite Viktor Gyokeres levelling for Arsenal, a red card for Max Dowman hampered the Gunners. Fleetwood's goalkeeper Lynch was the hero, making crucial saves and denying Guimaraes in the shootout.
Saurashtra secured an innings-and-12-run victory over Assam in the Ranji Trophy, propelled by Parth Bhut's exceptional eight-wicket haul. Karnataka also registered a massive innings-and-116-run win against Tripura, with Shreyas Gopal taking five wickets. Other matches saw Punjab draw with Hyderabad and Chhattisgarh beat Andhra.
Delhi captain Ayush Badoni scored an unbeaten 210, his second consecutive double century in first-class cricket, against Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy. This achievement places him alongside Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir in an elite list of batters. Badoni's monumental innings, alongside Sumit Mathur's 150 not out, helped Delhi declare at 515, putting them in a strong position.
The BJP has accused Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut of creating a fake audio clip using AI, alleging a Rs 500 crore payout to Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange. The BJP claims Raut orchestrated the conspiracy to push Rahul Gandhi's agenda and create rifts among ruling allies. Raut, however, claims a BJP MLC leaked the clip due to internal party competition. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis has ordered a forensic probe into the audio clip.
Lok Sabha MP Ramashankar Rajbhar 'Vidyarthi' announced that the INDIA bloc's seat-sharing formula has been finalised for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with the Samajwadi Party's manifesto set for release on November 26. He emphasised a unified strategy for victory, while Congress leaders have claimed 175-200 seats, with final decisions to be made by top leadership. The article also touches upon the political landscape in UP, considering past election results and the 2027 contest.
The Haryana Congress has strongly criticised the BJP government's two-year tenure in the state, alleging widespread misgovernance, unfulfilled election promises, a surge in crime, and rampant corruption. Senior Congress leaders, including Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Selja, highlighted issues faced by farmers, traders, and youth, demanding accountability and a white paper on the government's performance.
