A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student was severely injured, losing vision in one eye, after allegedly being attacked with a meat cleaver by a fellow student. The incident, which occurred in the Barak Hostel, was reportedly over the victim's friendship with a woman student. Police have registered an FIR for attempted murder, and the university has rusticated four students pending an inquiry.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4, while Ben Shelton rallied past Luca Van Assche to set up a Paris Masters final, with the Spaniard chasing his first seasonal Masters crown.
Chennaiyin FC recorded their first win of the 2026 Indian Super League season by beating defending champions East Bengal FC 5-3. The match, held in Chennai, saw Brison Fernandes and Irfan Yadwad score braces, while Ramon Tanque added a penalty. East Bengal's goals came from Ake Loba, Dani Ramirez, and David Lalhlansanga in a high-scoring encounter.
Arsenal moved six points clear atop the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 win over Hull, while Leeds beat Tottenham 1-0 and Fulham drew 1-1 with Newcastle.
West Bengal authorities conducted a week-long special drive against drug trafficking and illicit cultivation, resulting in 378 arrests and the seizure of narcotics worth approximately Rs 64 crore. The operation also led to the destruction of illegal ganja cultivation across 300 bighas and the initiation of financial investigations against accused persons.
A 37-year-old man in Pune was defrauded of Rs 3.49 lakh after clicking on a fake link for a traffic violation fine. The incident, which occurred between October 16 and 26, involved unauthorised withdrawals from his bank account. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act, with investigations ongoing.
Two brothers in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly strangled their 21-year-old sister because they disapproved of her relationship with a youth. They then hanged her body to make it appear as a suicide. Police investigation and post-mortem findings led to their confession.
India's Taniya won a silver medal in the women's 75kg beach wrestling final at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, after losing to China's Zhao Min. Taniya had an impressive unbeaten run leading up to the final, defeating opponents from Germany, Greece, Estonia, and the United States.
Pune police have registered a case against multiple individuals for allegedly committing fraud under the Centre's Merit-cum-Means scholarship scheme for minority students. The accused reportedly obtained Rs 1.2 lakh by using fake documents, creating fake user IDs on the National Scholarship Portal, and posing as institutional heads to submit applications for fictitious students during the academic years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Real Kashmir FC and Sreenidi Deccan FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Indian Football League match on Saturday. Thabiso Nelson Brown scored for Real Kashmir in the 19th minute, while David Castaneda Munoz equalised for Sreenidi Deccan in the 52nd minute. The result sees Sreenidi Deccan move to third, and Real Kashmir open their account in eighth position.
A college principal and lecturer in Hyderabad were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 20-year-old hotel management student. The student took his own life after his phone, confiscated for allegedly creating a morphed AI image of the lecturer, was not returned for a week despite his apologies, leading him to feel insulted and upset.
An unidentified man has been booked by Pune police for making a false bomb threat call to emergency helpline 112 regarding the Pune international airport on November 5. A probe confirmed the information was false, and a case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for endangering public safety and disturbing peace.
JNU has rusticated four students and banned them from campus immediately following a violent clash involving sharp-edged weapons at Barak Hostel, which left three injured. The university cited its zero-tolerance policy towards violence and the disruption caused to the academic environment.
Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, became Japan's oldest third-tier league player, extending his remarkable 42nd-season career with Fukushima United and continuing his professional football journey across five decades.
Telangana's anti-narcotics unit, EAGLE Force, has arrested K Nithu Bai, 51, for her alleged involvement in an extensive ganja trafficking network operating since 2017. She had been absconding for two years, evading arrest in 13 cases. The investigation has revealed significant assets, including multiple properties, allegedly acquired through the proceeds of drug trafficking.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has boldly predicted the Modi government's defeat in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, urging citizens to prepare for a change while demanding electoral reforms.
India held their nerve in a rain-hit second ODI to beat New Zealand by four runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in Wellington on Saturday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
DMK general secretary Duraimurugan has expressed regret after facing criticism from Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani for conducting his granddaughter's wedding with Vedic rituals and Sanskrit chants. Veeramani highlighted the contradiction with Dravidian rationalist principles, prompting Duraimurugan to explain he yielded to his granddaughter's wish for a traditional ceremony.
A final-year MBBS student in Nagpur lost Rs 12.33 lakh after falling victim to an online Ludo game scam. The student was lured by promises of high returns from an app called 'Try Players', initially making small profits before investing a large sum and subsequently suffering continuous losses. He later discovered the game was rigged and was blocked by the fraudsters. Police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act.
Bengaluru police have recovered the bodies of a cab driver's wife and mother-in-law from Tamil Nadu's Yercaud forest, bringing the total recovered bodies to three in a sensational serial murder case. The accused, Indusekar alias Sekar, is alleged to have murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. Investigations are ongoing to recover more bodies and gather evidence, with police probing the role of sedatives and the accused's daughter.
A 42-year-old man, Paramjeet Dhankhar, was shot dead in Gurugram by his neighbour Monu Sharma over a parking dispute. The accused had allegedly threatened the victim at a police post hours before the murder, but officials reportedly considered the threat hollow and facilitated a compromise.
Sonia Gandhi's new book reveals her deep internal conflict and reluctance to enter politics after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. Despite her children's fierce opposition, she found guidance in the Bhagavad Gita, which helped her overcome her doubts and embrace her duty towards the Congress party amidst its challenging times in the late 1990s.
Gokulam Kerala FC defeated 10-man Rajasthan United FC 1-0 in an Indian Football League match, with Crislan da Silva scoring the decisive goal in the 68th minute. The win propelled Gokulam Kerala to the top of the table with six points from two matches, while Rajasthan United remained at the bottom. Rajasthan United's task was made harder when Novin received a straight red card in the 78th minute.
Olympic medallists Gagan Narang, Vijender Singh, and Yogeshwar Dutt, along with Kamlesh Mehta, were elected unopposed as male Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs) for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ahead of its December 5 polls. This occurred after eight former athletes withdrew their candidatures. Elections for female SOMs will still proceed as six candidates remain in the fray.
SC Delhi defeated Inter Kashi 3-0 in an Indian Super League match. Carlos Fortes, Juan Pena, and Rodriguinho scored for SC Delhi, securing all three points despite Inter Kashi's efforts to find a breakthrough.
Rookie Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar discusses his resurgence in New Zealand after a challenging West Indies series, crediting team support and learning from setbacks for his improved performance. He highlights the guidance from coaches and senior players, and his focus on continuous improvement for future goals like the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Sonia Gandhi has broken her silence on the censorship controversy surrounding her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Gurdial Singh Bhangu, the coach who led the Indian women's hockey team to a historic gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, has passed away at 86 in Surrey, Canada. His tactical brilliance, particularly his advice during the dramatic final against England, was crucial to India's victory. Bhangu's legacy also includes coaching the Nigerian women's team and winning a silver medal at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games with India, earning him the Dronacharya Award in 2000.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs carded an even-par 73 in her third round at the 2026 Aramco China Championship, placing her tied 57th at one-over. The Asian Games gold medallist's round included two birdies and two bogeys. Spain's Luna Sobron Galmes and England's Charlotte Heath are currently leading the tournament.
The Indian Air Force's Russian-origin IL-76MD heavy-lift transport aircraft made a historic landing at the Nyoma air base in eastern Ladakh, at an altitude of over 13,600 feet. This marks the highest-altitude landing for the aircraft globally, showcasing its capability and the crew's professionalism. The Nyoma air base, operationalised last November, is strategically significant and enhances India's airlift capabilities near the LAC with China.
Atul Wassan questioned age bias in Indian cricket, saying Mohammed Shami deserved a respectful Test farewell and could have served India for another couple of seasons despite injury setbacks.
Sonia Gandhi's poignant new memoir offers an intimate and emotional look into the immediate aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination and Rajiv Gandhi's reluctant ascent to the prime ministership.
Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale became the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final, achieving this feat at the Chennai Open. They overcame injuries, illness, and tough opponents in the semifinals, expressing immense joy and pride in their historic achievement on home soil.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed speculation regarding a potential merger between the NCP and NCP (SP) factions, stating that while they are independent parties, the BJP-led NDA would expect to be consulted if such a move were considered. He also dismissed claims that the state government intended to take over Gokul Dairy, clarifying the government's stance on the cooperative's internal issues and recent cabinet decisions.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to move to Punjab Kings in exchange for pacer Arshdeep Singh, with both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings agreeing to the trade ahead of the IPL auction. The deal, which requires BCCI ratification, sees Hardik return to a new franchise as a player under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, while Arshdeep joins Mumbai Indians. This marks the end of Hardik's second stint with Mumbai Indians, where his captaincy tenure did not yield desired results.
India's skeet mixed teams failed to secure a medal at the ISSF World Championships in Doha. The pair of Raiza Dhillon and Mairaj Ahmad Khan finished fourth, missing out on a podium finish after Raiza's five misses proved decisive in the final. This result adds to India's overall disappointing campaign, with only one individual medal and Olympic quota secured so far.
A tragic parking dispute in Faridabad escalated into a fatal shooting on Friday night, claiming the life of a 42-year-old man who had returned from Singapore for Diwali.
Pakistan has recalled all-rounder Aamir Jamal to their Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, starting November 9 in Rawalpindi. The squad features significant changes, including the release of Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal, and the inclusion of eight uncapped players. Jamal's return follows strong performances in the Presidents Cup, despite his earlier premature exit from the England tour.
Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale have made history by becoming the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final. They achieved this feat at the Chennai Open, defeating second seeds Weronika Falkowska and Alana Smith in a thrilling semifinal match. The Indian duo recovered from a mid-match slump to win 6-2, 2-6, 10-8, securing their place in the final against Swiss pair Naima Karamoko and Simona Waltert.
Himachal Pradesh's State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, in coordination with Excise Department officials, seized over 600 cans of illicit liquor from two vendors in Solan district. The liquor, intended for sale in Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh, was found during inspections based on specific information about illegally sourced alcohol. A case has been registered, and further investigation is ongoing to trace the supply chain.
