Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the India-New Zealand Under-20 International Rugby Sevens Series in Nalanda district. The event, held from October 23 to 28 at the Rajgir Sports Complex, marks 100 years of bilateral sporting relations and aims to promote rugby in Bihar. Matches were played between the men's and women's teams, with the Indian women's team securing a victory.
Police in Siddipet district have arrested four men and apprehended three minors in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl over several months. The arrests followed a complaint lodged by the girl's mother, leading to charges under the POCSO Act.
The Sports Ministry has established a seven-member committee, including representatives from Hockey India, HIL franchises, and the ministry, to address the crisis and work towards the revival of the Hockey India League. This follows a September meeting where Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya discussed concerns with stakeholders, aiming to resolve issues related to governance, finance, and structure.
Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged mob lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad, Kerala. The victim's body was discovered near the Moolathara dam, and police suspect he was attacked with stones and wooden planks by the accused, aged 20-25, who claimed he behaved inappropriately towards women. This marks the third alleged mob lynching in the district in recent years.
Nine individuals, including seven students, have been apprehended in connection with the violence at Lovely Professional University (LPU) campus. Two FIRs have been registered for arson, rioting, and damage. Separately, two people were arrested for spreading rumours related to an incident at Chitkara University.
Teenage swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo made history by winning seven gold medals at the Asian Games, surpassing previous records and cementing China's dominance in the pool. The Games also saw other notable performances, including a second gymnastics gold for Carlos Yulo and an upset in men's table tennis where Japan defeated China.
The Indian senior women's rugby sevens team is undergoing a national camp in Kolkata to prepare for the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya. Coach Terence Joseph and Captain Shikha Yadav emphasise execution, consistency, and building on recent form against strong Pool B opponents like China and Hong Kong China.
Zoho has launched Zia Chat, a unified AI interface designed to streamline business operations across various functions by providing a single conversational platform for information, lead generation, and data analysis. Concurrently, the company has expanded into vertical SaaS with seven new industry-specific applications for sectors like retail, automotive, healthcare, and education, reinforcing its position as a homegrown alternative to global tech giants.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested in northwest Delhi's Rohini area for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the girl went to a shop, leading to a police complaint and registration of a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act.
Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut's exceptional six-wicket haul for just seven runs has put Saurashtra in a commanding position against Assam in the Ranji Trophy. Saurashtra secured a significant first-innings lead and then reduced Assam to 65 for seven on day three, nearing an outright victory.
A 14-member Indian boxing contingent, including Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jaismine and Arundhati Choudhary, will participate in the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland. The tournament, running from October 28 to November 2, aims to provide international exposure and build depth in Olympic weight categories for Indian pugilists.
Indian cricketers Manav Suthar, Auqib Nabi, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Mayank Agarwal showcased strong performances in the English County Championship, with Suthar's seven-wicket haul leading Warwickshire to an innings victory.
Veteran Indian golfer Rashid Khan secured his 15th professional title by winning the Telangana Open, ending a seven-year wait for victory. Khan closed with a five-under 67 to finish at 23-under 265, three strokes ahead of runner-up Honey Baisoya. This win marks his 11th victory on the DP World PGTI and significantly boosts his position on the Order of Merit.
Delhi Police have arrested seven men for their alleged involvement in a Rs 3.93 crore cyber fraud that targeted a Delhi-based businessman. The investigation uncovered a sophisticated network involving mule accounts, cash withdrawals, a foreign money-exchange application, and a hawala channel used to convert illicit funds into cryptocurrency. Police recovered numerous banking instruments and mobile phones during fieldwork in Rajasthan, with further investigation ongoing.
A special court in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Sande Sagar alias Sunil to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sodomising a seven-year-old boy. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 60,000, to be paid to the victim. The incident occurred on March 7 last year, and a case was registered on March 8, 2025.
Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani's impressive match-haul of 7/124, including three wickets in the second innings, propelled India A to a commanding 162-run victory over Australia A in the first unofficial Test at the CAP-Siechem Stadium in Puducherry.
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.
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has ignited a controversy with his shocking suggestion that people should boycott the funerals of farmers who die by suicide.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police has successfully dismantled two illegal arms supply networks, apprehending four individuals, including two juveniles. Authorities recovered 16 sophisticated pistols and seven live cartridges. Preliminary investigations suggest a foreign-based handler facilitated the consignments, which were intended for criminal elements. Further probes are underway to identify all linkages.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police have successfully dismantled two distinct illegal arms supply networks, apprehending four individuals, including two juveniles. The operations led to the recovery of 16 sophisticated pistols and seven live cartridges. Investigations suggest the accused were in contact with a foreign-based handler facilitating these arms consignments to criminal elements.
Mumbai made it three bonus-point wins in a row in the Ranji Trophy after Tanush Kotian took 8/81 and openers Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena completed a rapid chase.
Amritsar Rural Police have dismantled four illegal arms and narcotics supply networks, arresting seven individuals, including an Army man. The operations led to the recovery of 14 sophisticated pistols and over 20 kg of heroin. Investigations suggest a foreign-based handler facilitated these consignments, and further probes are underway to uncover the complete network.
Indian fencers continued their strong performance at the U-23 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria, securing seven additional medals on the second day. This haul included one gold, two silver, and four bronze, bringing India's total medal count to 24. Notable winners include Tanishka Khatri (gold in Women's Epee), Aakhari (silver in Women's Sabre), and Tejas Patil (bronze in Men's Foil).
The 1,300-year-old Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple in Thiruvellarai, near Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, is set to receive a 125-foot Rajagopuram, constructed using traditional techniques and natural materials like lime mortar and specially prepared bricks.
Amritsar Rural Police have dismantled four illegal arms and narcotics supply networks, arresting seven individuals, including an Army soldier. The operations led to the recovery of 14 sophisticated pistols and over 20 kg of heroin, with investigations pointing to foreign-based handlers facilitating cross-border smuggling.
13-year-old amateur golfer Ojaswini Saraswat has made history by becoming the youngest Indian ever to make the cut at a Ladies European Tour event, achieving this feat at the Hero Women's Indian Open with a remarkable three-under 69 in the second round.
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.
Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals suspected of involvement in a multi-crore fraud targeting the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. The investigation revealed an inter-district gang, with the arrested including a Common Service Centre operator, a contractual government operator who allegedly leaked official credentials, and a network partner involved in money laundering. Authorities recovered significant evidence and are continuing their probe into the wider network.
Shadab Khan's unbeaten 113 and an unbroken 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf powered Pakistan to a thrilling one-wicket victory over England despite Ben Duckett's century.
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.
Police in Kendrapara, Odisha, have busted a motorcycle theft racket, apprehending eight individuals, including a minor, and recovering 11 stolen motorcycles. Further investigation is ongoing.
Michael Carrick accepted responsibility for Manchester United's alarming slump, defended his leadership after seven winless games, and vowed to restore the club's identity despite mounting pressure on his position.
Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud network in Greater Noida, arresting seven individuals involved in supplying bank accounts opened through fake firms to cybercriminals. The network facilitated over Rs 30 crore in credit transactions and is linked to 27 cyber fraud complaints across various states. The investigation began after a Delhi University student was defrauded of Rs 6,450.
Karnataka reached 297 for seven on day two of their Ranji Trophy match against Tripura, taking a 103-run lead, thanks to fifties from Karun Nair, Rohan Patil, and KV Aneesh, despite a fighting comeback from Tripura's bowlers.
On the sixth day of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad, Kenya defeated Canada 49-20, and Bangladesh triumphed over Australia 69-30, boosting their semifinal chances. Sri Lanka's men also secured a semifinal spot by beating England 50-22 and will face India next. Other winners included Malaysia, Uganda (men and women), and Bangladesh (women), with notable performances from key players across various matches.
India's frontier model company Sarvam secured a dominant 87% share of the total funding received by the country's startups building artificial intelligence (AI) for Indian languages in 2026, raising $345 million out of a total of $399 million, according to a Tracxn report.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded his council of ministers on Tuesday, swearing in four new faces from the Kashmir valley: Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous, and Altaf Ahmad Wani. This expansion comes after all ministers submitted their resignations, with the Congress, an ally, distancing itself from joining the cabinet until statehood is restored.
A seven-year-old girl who went missing three days ago in Chhattisgarh's Korba district was found raped and murdered. Police arrested a 42-year-old man after a sniffer dog tracked him down. The accused confessed to the crime, and further investigation is ongoing.
India A will face Pakistan A on November 22 in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 50-over tournament, scheduled to take place in Doha from November 19.
Five people, including four members of a business family, were killed in a shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati following a dispute between the property owners and the leaseholder. The last rites for the victims were performed in their native places in Barpeta and Baksa districts. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the incident, and the accused leaseholder has been arrested.