Bristlecone, a Mahindra Group company, reported a 24% year-on-year topline growth and aims for a billion-dollar valuation. The AI-powered supply chain services provider is expanding its offerings to include data analytics, AI, and product engineering, focusing on making supply chains more resilient for its global clients across high-tech, retail, manufacturing, and life sciences segments.
Former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant required over 50 stitches after being attacked by a German Shepherd, but his own dog, King, intervened and fought off the assailant, saving Pennant from a potentially severe injury.
A suspected member of the proscribed Kuki National Front (MC) was arrested in Manipur's Churachandpur district with foreign-made firearms, ammunition, and brown sugar. The arrest followed an intelligence-based operation by a joint team of police, CRPF, and Assam Rifles.
He informed me that on the first day of any shoot, he always questioned the director on the shot and their taking. If they got intimidated and accepted his suggestion without argument, he would continue offering advice through the making of the film.
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.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the Indian T20I squad has been challenging, with expensive spells in the first two matches against New Zealand putting his place in the playing XI under scrutiny amidst strong competition from other fast bowlers.
Anup Bagchi has officially taken over as the managing director and chief executive of HDFC Bank, becoming the first outsider to lead the institution in its three-decade history. He steps into the role facing significant challenges related to core income growth and margins, and will focus on completing the merger with HDFC and engaging with stakeholders.
Counting of votes has commenced for Legislative Council seats across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka, with significant political implications ahead of upcoming electoral battles. The elections saw varied turnouts and intense contests between ruling alliances and opposition parties.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, arrested a man who allegedly stole an elderly person's Rs 1 lakh gold ring by claiming he could magically transform a pebble into a rudraksha bead. The accused, a habitual offender, was tracked down in Nashik and confessed to the crime, leading to the recovery of the stolen ornament.
A 17-year-old girl and her 21-year-old boyfriend have been arrested in Etawah for allegedly murdering her father, a security guard. Police state they drugged him with sleeping pills, slit his throat, and crushed his head with a stone before hiding the body in a trunk and fleeing. The motive appears to be the father's opposition to their relationship.
More important than the offer is whether the developer can deliver the home as promised.
Sakshi Vaidya is making her Bollywood debut with Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar, but her journey to the big screen began well before Hindi cinema came calling. She is also giving us plenty to look at in the fashion department.
An alleged altercation in Assam's Biswanath district on Monday led to a man from Arunachal Pradesh shooting one of his brothers-in-law dead and injuring another with a sharp weapon. The incident occurred at Rajgarh, near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, as the accused reportedly sought to take his wife home. Police are investigating and a hunt is on for the accused.
Three men have been arrested in Bengaluru for their alleged involvement in a fatal road rage incident where a man was hit by a car and dragged for nearly 150 metres in Electronic City. The victim, Ranjith Kumar Sahu, succumbed to his injuries after intervening in an altercation. Police are searching for a fourth absconding accused.
Four people were shot dead at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati on Monday, with another person succumbing to injuries later. Police have launched an operation to apprehend the perpetrators.
A man was stabbed to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district by the husband of a woman with whom he was in a live-in relationship. The accused, Satish Jat, attacked Rajesh Kumawat alias Sonu alias Michael while he was sleeping. Satish was apprehended by family members and later taken into police custody.
A young man was allegedly stabbed to death in northwest Delhi's Pratap Vihar area following an argument over parking his motorcycle. The incident occurred late Sunday night when a group of youths objected to the parking, leading to a physical altercation and the victim being fatally stabbed. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating.
Police in Raichur, Karnataka, have arrested three men, including a cemetery worker and two medical institute employees, for allegedly exhuming and stealing human skeletal remains from a cemetery. The bones were reportedly sold to a private medical institution for academic purposes, with the cemetery worker receiving Rs 3,000 per skeleton. The racket was uncovered after locals spotted suspicious activity, leading to arrests on Sunday.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Manvir Singh scoring the decisive goal in the 85th minute. The closely contested game saw both goalkeepers make crucial saves before Bagan secured the late victory.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to persistently high crude oil prices and significant selling pressure in IT stocks, with global factors like US bond yields and upcoming Federal Reserve decisions also contributing to cautious investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 27.
Microsoft has launched a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK, and Canada. The initiative offers financial support and career planning resources, with eligible employees in India having until December 1 to decide. The package includes severance benefits and health insurance, aiming to provide flexibility for employees and allow the company to adjust its workforce. This comes as Microsoft continues significant investments in India's AI ecosystem.
Twenty-six individuals, including five juveniles, have been apprehended in connection with violence during a bandh in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, on October 23. The protests were against the proposed mega dam over the Siang river, leading to property damage and clashes. Police have registered eight criminal cases and detained six others for questioning.
Robert Downey Jr's son Indio is set to make his mark in Hollywood with his first lead role in the independent film Love In Vein.
Gurugram police have arrested Anmol Arora, 27, from Firozpur, Punjab, in connection with the alleged molestation of a woman at Cyber Hub, DLF Phase-2. The incident was reported on October 22, and the arrest was made on Monday following an investigation.
One 97 Communications Ltd, operating Paytm, reported a significant 10-fold increase in profit after tax to Rs 225 crore in Q2 FY27, marking its sixth consecutive profitable quarter. The company also saw a 28% rise in operating revenue to Rs 2,648 crore, driven by strong performance in merchant and consumer businesses, expanded monetisation, and AI adoption. Paytm's EBITDA margin reached double digits for the first time, reflecting enhanced operating profitability.
A man, Kafeel Ahmed, arrested in a Rs 25 crore narcotics case, was shot in the leg on Monday after allegedly attempting to escape from Ahmedabad Crime Branch custody during a medical check-up. A sub-inspector was also injured in the scuffle, and police are expected to provide more details on Tuesday.
With a 120 Hz curved AMOLED display, a 6,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP camera, the Lava Aura Curve aims to appeal to smartphone buyers looking for a blend of style and everyday performance.
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.
A 15-year-old girl with mental disabilities was allegedly raped in Bihar's Begusarai district. Villagers apprehended two accused individuals following the incident and handed them over to the police. The alleged crime occurred on Sunday evening at an abandoned house, and a forensic team has collected evidence.
Delhi's Kushagra Rawat won gold in the men's 1500m freestyle, while Sajan Prakash secured gold in the men's 50m butterfly at the inaugural Short Course Senior National Aquatic Championships in Ahmedabad. Other winners included Advait Page in men's 400m medley and Tvisha Nikhil Dixit in women's 400m medley.
Haryana's Nishchay set a new national record in the U18 discus throw at the 41st National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on Monday, winning gold with a throw of 66.75m and surpassing the previous record set in 2010.
Hyderabad police successfully intervened to prevent the marriage of a 17-year-old girl to a 42-year-old man. A case has been registered against the groom, a mediator, and the girl's parents under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The girl has since joined a degree college.
Javed Iqbal alias Guddu Alam, husband of former Harewa panchayat mukhiya Umme Kulsum, was shot dead on Monday while returning from a wedding in Saharsa district, Bihar. Police are investigating the murder, with preliminary findings suggesting old enmity, though a recent dispute involving Iqbal's son is also being considered.
A 38-year-old man was apprehended in northeast Delhi for allegedly stabbing his younger brother during an argument about the latter's alcohol addiction. The injured brother is currently undergoing treatment, and police have registered a case.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated a Rs 75 lakh NCC hangar at Bhuntar Airport in Kullu. This new facility aims to significantly enhance aviation training infrastructure for NCC cadets, offering practical knowledge, simulator training, and flying skill development. It is the first dedicated facility of its kind in Kullu since Air NCC's inception in Himachal Pradesh in 1972, designed to inspire youth towards careers in aviation and the Indian Air Force.
Mizoram Police conducted a significant drug bust in September, seizing narcotics worth Rs 77.15 crore and arresting 29 individuals, including six Myanmar nationals. The confiscated drugs included methamphetamine, morphine, and heroin. Police emphasised their ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace and urged public cooperation.
Global companies like LG Electronics, Smartworks, Microsoft, and HCL Technologies lauded Uttar Pradesh's investor-friendly policies, infrastructure, and talent at the GCC Innovation Summit 2026. They shared positive experiences, highlighting the state's swift decision-making and commitment to fostering a conducive environment for Global Capability Centres, leading to significant investments and job creation.
The Sports Authority of India, Kolkata, felicitated Asian Games gold medallists Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma, along with bronze medallist rower Satnam Singh, for their outstanding performances. The athletes expressed gratitude for the support, with Sahil also securing an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Police in Kolkata have arrested the parents and maternal uncle of a 13-year-old girl after they allegedly paraded a 17-year-old boy, his father, and a friend naked through the streets. The incident occurred after the boy was caught kissing the girl. The boy's father claimed he was given a gun and forced to choose between shooting his son or walking naked. Public outrage followed the incident, leading to arrests and a police investigation under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Israel is set to hold parliamentary elections on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vying to retain power. The election is a critical test of his leadership, influenced by the government's handling of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, subsequent wars, and ongoing legal challenges. Opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett, are challenging his right-wing coalition, but opinion polls suggest a fragmented outcome with no clear majority. Key issues include security, accountability for the October 7 attack, military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men, and judicial reforms.
