Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award following her impressive performances in both batting and bowling against Zimbabwe. She scored an unbeaten 106 and took five wickets in the ODI series, and contributed with 49 runs and two wickets in the T20Is. Other nominees include Marco Jansen, Arafat Minhas, Shai Hope, Annabel Sutherland, and Sobhana Mostary.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after a 23-year career with Portugal. Tributes have poured in from fellow footballers like Neymar Jr., Vinicius Jr., Bruno Fernandes, and Pepe, as well as clubs like Al Nassr and Manchester United, celebrating his immense legacy and impact on the sport.
India secured their sixth Men's Asian Champions Trophy title, defeating Japan 4-1 in the final. Despite falling behind early to a Kazumasa Matsumoto goal, India staged a strong comeback in the second half with goals from Shilannd Lakra, Dipreet Singh, Jugraj, and Vivek Sagar Prasad to clinch their third consecutive championship.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has declared the state fully prepared to host the 2030 Hockey World Cup, citing its rich hockey legacy, numerous Olympians, and rapidly improving sports infrastructure. This announcement follows the successful hosting of the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, which India won. The state government has invested significantly in new astroturf grounds and allocated substantial funds for sports development, reinforcing Punjab's commitment to its sporting heritage.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted search and seizure operations at 13 locations across Tripura, West Bengal, and Maharashtra in connection with an alleged fake government tender racket. The probe targets a suspended IAS officer and co-conspirators involved in a money-laundering investigation, with victims defrauded of over Rs 44 crore.
The UK's Court of Appeal on Thursday increased the minimum term of a British Sikh man's life sentence for the murder of an 18-year-old student. Vickrum Digwa, who had attempted a religious kirpan self-defence, must now serve a minimum of 25 years instead of 21. The case has sparked debate over the use of religious symbols and led to community concerns and an investigation into police conduct.
Jaypal Malviya secured India's first quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha. He shot 242.2 in the final, finishing second behind China's Kai Hu. Meanwhile, Indian heavyweights Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Inder Singh failed to secure individual quotas in the women's 10m air pistol, though India did win a team silver in the women's event.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has informed the Supreme Court that merchants are prohibited from passing on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges to customers under the new UPI pricing framework. This clarification comes in response to a petition challenging the imposition of MDR on UPI person-to-merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, with NPCI defending the revised framework as crucial for the sustainability of the UPI ecosystem.
Bharti Airtel has reported a significant 24 per cent increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 10,710 crore for the September 2026 quarter, driven by higher per-user revenue following mobile tariff adjustments and strong customer additions.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Odisha FC 3-2 in a high-scoring Indian Super League match in Kolkata on Thursday. Dejan Drazic scored twice and Lee Erwin netted the winner in the 88th minute, propelling MBSG to the top of the league table.
A woman attempting suicide in Karnataka's Kumaradhara river was attacked by a crocodile, leading to her rescue by police and locals. She sustained minor injuries and was later counselled and sent home.
The Supreme Court of India has strongly condemned custodial violence as one of the worst forms of human rights violations, acknowledging it as an unfortunate reality in the country. The court clarified that the 24-hour constitutional deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate begins from the moment of detention, not formal arrest. This ruling aims to curb police abuse and ensure judicial oversight, referencing past cases like the Bhagalpur blindings and DK Basu guidelines.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton expressed his delight after defending the Asian Champions Trophy title at home. He emphasised that his primary focus remains on defence, a strategy that has consistently yielded positive results for the team. India secured their sixth overall ACT crown by defeating Japan 4-1 on Thursday.
A fast-track court in Saharanpur has convicted a former Station House Officer (SHO) and a sub-inspector for raping a woman 11 years ago at Deoband police station. The incident occurred in 2015 when the victim visited the station regarding her husband's arrest. The court found former SHO Braj Mohan Yadav and sub-inspector Vedpal Singh guilty, and they were arrested post-verdict. Arguments on the quantum of sentence are scheduled for November 6.
A fast-track court in Saharanpur has convicted a former Station House Officer (SHO) and a sub-inspector for the gang-rape of a woman at Deoband police station 11 years ago. The victim had approached the police station regarding her husband's arrest when the incident occurred. The court will hear arguments on the quantum of sentence on November 6.
Actress Athulya Chandra and two others were arrested in Kochi on Thursday for allegedly assaulting a doctor. The doctor claims he was lured to a flat under false pretences, accused of drugging and raping an aunt of one of the accused, and then beaten and robbed of valuables worth Rs 3.25 lakh. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
A murder convict serving a life sentence in an open prison in Sri Ganganagar district allegedly travelled to Thailand for five days last year with the help of a jail warder. The incident came to light after a woman's complaint, leading to an FIR against the convict, Dikshant Kamra, and the suspended warder, Hapuram. Investigations revealed Kamra's passport records confirmed his international travel while supposedly incarcerated.
A BMW inspection of the Mini Cooper involved in a fatal accident near Kochi last month confirmed the car was travelling at 162 kmph five seconds before impact. The driver, Suhail, applied brakes one second prior, with the speed at 144 kmph. Police findings of overspeeding, based on CCTV, are now scientifically supported by the BMW crash data analysis.
A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly raping a 26-year-old woman from Jaipur. The incident reportedly occurred on October 28 after the accused, Sameer M V, befriended the woman at a pub and later invited her to a hotel room.
Dempo Sports Club defeated Samaleswari SC 2-1 in the Indian Football League 2026-27. Captain Richmond Kwasi Owusu and Laximanrao Rane scored for Dempo, while Kartik Choudhary netted a late goal for Samaleswari. Despite Samaleswari's aggressive start and late surge, Dempo held on for the win.
Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two individuals with 123 kg of ganja worth Rs 60 lakh and a 19-year-old Nepal national with 57.24 grams of heroin in two separate operations near the India-Nepal border on Thursday and November 4, respectively. Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act.
A man identified as Yaseen Juber was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside Mundewadi Hospital in Vijayapura, Karnataka, on Thursday evening. Police have formed four teams to trace the accused and are investigating the motive behind the murder.
A local Congress leader, Vinod Danosi, and others have been booked for allegedly assaulting a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and holding another official hostage in Pauri Garhwal. The incident occurred during a protest by angry residents and Congress members following a leopard attack that killed a four-year-old girl. Separately, a 14-year-old boy also died in a leopard attack in Champawat district.
A Delhi court on Thursday sentenced five men to life imprisonment under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for operating an organised crime syndicate. Special Judge Gaurav Rao ruled that there was "no chance of any reformation" for the accused, who were also fined Rs 5 lakh each. The court rejected defence pleas for leniency, citing the grave and heinous nature of their crimes and their repeated involvement.
Jaypal Malviya has secured India's first quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in shooting by winning a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championships on Thursday. Malviya shot 242.2 in the final, finishing second and earning the coveted spot for the country.
Bengal skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran acknowledges his modest run-scoring this Ranji Trophy season but asserts the value of his contributions in crucial match situations. Despite a first-class average over 46, he has only one half-century this season. Easwaran, who was part of the 2025 England Test squad but later lost his India A place, remains optimistic about scoring big soon and stresses the need for Bengal's batting unit to take responsibility after a recent collapse.
Delhi head coach Vijay Dahiya believes skipper Ayush Badoni has the ingredients for a big career but needs to raise his self-imposed standards. Badoni has responded to his India A omission with back-to-back double centuries in the Ranji Trophy. Dahiya advises Badoni to develop more patience at the crease and respect good bowling spells, rather than letting ego dictate his play.
Meghalaya is making significant progress in its preparations for the 39th National Games next year, according to Sunaina Kumari, chairperson of the Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC). Following a four-day inspection, the GTCC expressed satisfaction with infrastructure development and inter-departmental coordination for the event, which proposes to host 39 sporting disciplines across Shillong, Jowai, and Tura.
Kolkata Police's Detective Department questioned Avery Sen, daughter of former minister Indranil Sen, regarding an alleged multi-crore scam involving Durga Puja pass distribution. An associate, Dhruvajyoti Basu, was arrested and remanded to police custody. Investigators are examining financial transactions between Sen's organisation, his daughter's company, and his wife's accounts.
A court in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, has sentenced Faisal Lakhani to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Kajal Baraiya at a bus station. The crime, which occurred on September 3, led to a swift trial and conviction on November 5, following significant public outcry and police action.
The Supreme Court's High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), tasked with investigating alleged violence and police excesses during CJP-led protests at Jantar Mantar, has reported receiving hardly any complaints from affected individuals. Despite extensive efforts to solicit complaints via a portal, email, and newspaper notices, the response has been minimal. The court has urged petitioners to forward materials and encourage victims to come forward, while also accepting a member's request to be relieved from the panel.
Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir secured three points each in their respective Ranji Trophy Group A matches against Baroda and Puducherry, both ending in draws. UP gained a first-innings lead over Baroda, while J&K did the same against Puducherry, impacting their group standings.
Police in Bhubaneswar have arrested eight people, including the prime accused, in connection with the shooting death of a 21-year-old man, Tapan Nayak. Initially reported as an interception at a flyover, investigations revealed the shooting occurred during a party in Sishupalgarh, where the prime accused, Pikun, allegedly fired a pistol. The accused then attempted to cover up the incident by taking the victim to the hospital and fabricating a story.
NorthEast United FC defeated Churchill Brothers 2-0 in the Indian Super League, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches. Goals from Ethyan Gonzalez and Antonio Moyano secured the victory, provisionally placing NorthEast at the top of the table.
India's top-ranked tennis player, Vaishnavi Adkar, was defeated by Russia's Anastasia Zakharova in the second round of the Chennai Open singles. Adkar lost 3-6, 0-6, struggling against Zakharova's consistent play and powerful backhand. Meanwhile, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi advanced to the doubles quarterfinals with her partner Shirvalli Bhamdipati, making her the sole Indian remaining in the singles draw.
A middle-aged woman was allegedly killed in Assam's Tinsukia district on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The victim, Dhumru Chautal, was tortured, paraded, and beaten by villagers before succumbing to her injuries and being cremated. Three women have been arrested, and a case has been registered under relevant laws.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Bihar's Darbhanga district was injured after unidentified miscreants opened fire on a police team during patrolling on Thursday. ASI Randhir Kumar sustained a bullet injury to his left leg and is undergoing treatment. Police are conducting raids to apprehend the accused and ascertain the motive.
A Mumbai court has granted bail to Ukrainian actor Armen Ataian, who was arrested last year for allegedly using a forged birth certificate to claim Indian citizenship. The court ruled that his foreign national status alone is not grounds to deny bail, setting a bond of Rs 25,000 and ordering him not to leave India without permission. The genuineness of his birth certificate will be examined during the trial.
The Enforcement Directorate has frozen assets valued at approximately Rs 103 crore after conducting searches at 12 locations connected to Bharath Lajhna Multi State Housing Co-operative Society Ltd (BLM) and its founder, R Premkumar, in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The action is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation, revealing diversion of public funds for personal gain and acquisition of luxury assets.
A family in Maharashtra's Beed district has been booked for allegedly obstructing a windmill installation project by Avaada Energy and demanding Rs 30 lakh, despite having received prior compensation for their land. They also sought jobs for their children and threatened company officials.
