The Andhra Pradesh CID has successfully dismantled a transnational cryptocurrency investment fraud amounting to nearly Rs 15 crore, which targeted a woman from Tenali. The investigation involved tracing funds through multiple crypto wallets and international platforms, leading to the identification of eight accused and securing a court order for the return of the defrauded assets.
The Supreme Court has asked the Patna High Court to decide on the bail plea of Bihar-based contractor Rishu Shree, who has been jailed for five months in a money laundering case linked to alleged commissions in public tenders. The Patna High Court had previously questioned the ED's investigation, suggesting it was targeting "pawns" while principal actors remained free.
According to Ajinkya Rahane, Shubman Gill's growing confidence, tactical maturity and improved player management are strengthening his leadership as India prepare for crucial New Zealand and Australia assignments ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
A Sub-Inspector of Police in Telangana's Adilabad district was apprehended by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 40,000. The officer sought the money to avoid implicating a complainant in a case related to a woman's suicide and to return his mobile phone.
Social media erupted with memes and witty one-liners featuring Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following Donald Trump's Republican Party's significant losses in the US mid-term polls. These memes humorously suggested Kumar's intervention could have prevented Trump's defeat, drawing parallels to an ongoing "vote chori" controversy in India. The widespread losses for Trump's party were attributed to public anger over his policies.
Indian shooters experienced a challenging day at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, failing to secure medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team and 25m rapid fire pistol events. A disqualification due to an apparel violation further marred their performance, and the team is yet to win an individual medal in an Olympic discipline or secure a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
An enforcement officer of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Sonu Maurya, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jaipur on Wednesday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. Maurya had reportedly demanded Rs 2 lakh from a firm owner to prevent an FIR and bank account freezing related to provident fund non-deposits.
Indian rifle shooter Shambhavi Kshirsagar was disqualified from the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF World Championships due to an equipment regulation violation concerning apparel stiffness. This marks her second such disqualification in five months and highlights a recurring issue for Indian shooters, prompting concerns and calls for accountability from coaches and officials.
A Royal Bengal Tigress, designated BT1, from West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve, was safely captured in Assam's Raimona National Park after travelling over 100 km and nearing human settlements. The capture was a result of a coordinated effort between the forest departments of West Bengal and Assam.
Indian-American Democratic lawmakers Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Suhas Subramanyam, and Pramila Jayapal have been re-elected to the US House of Representatives, with Pia Dandiya making her debut, marking a strong showing by the community in the recent midterm elections where Democrats gained control of both the House and Senate.
Indian stock markets extended their rally for the fifth consecutive day, with the Sensex climbing nearly 384 points to close above 77,000, driven by foreign fund inflows, easing crude oil prices, and improved global sentiment following the US midterm election results.
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has announced an expanded calendar of 21 international junior tennis tournaments across India in 2027. This initiative aims to provide Indian junior players with more opportunities to earn world ranking points and gain international exposure without extensive overseas travel, aligning with AITA's ACE 2032 vision.
The Indian government has approved a Rs 2,814 crore capital expenditure support scheme to promote domestic processing of critical minerals like lithium and nickel. This five-year scheme, running until 2030-31, aims to reduce import dependence, develop value chains, and enhance India's self-reliance in essential materials for clean energy and modern technologies. It includes a 30% capital subsidy for setting up processing plants.
India's second-string football team is set to kick off its SAFF Championship campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Thursday in Dhaka. The main Indian squad is unavailable due to international friendlies and ISL club reluctance to release players outside the FIFA window. U-23 coach Naushad Moosa leads the team, which will gradually reach full strength after November 9.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has secured her spot in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in December, demonstrating her continued prowess at the highest level. The two-time Olympic medallist recently clinched the Hylo Open and Japan Open titles, alongside a runner-up finish at the French Open, significantly boosting her world ranking. Sindhu firmly believes that age is not a limiting factor, asserting that '31 is the new 21,' and attributes her sustained success to diligent body care, strategic scheduling, and an unwavering passion for badminton.
Indian shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Tanvi Sharma have made a strong start at the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament, both advancing to the women's singles second round on Wednesday. While Kharb defeated Rachel Chan, Sharma overcame Manami Suizu. However, HS Prannoy and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv and Maneesha faced early exits.
Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become ODI cricket's highest run-scorer in chases with 8,741 runs, while equalling Ricky Ponting and breaching 13,000 runs at number three.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner attributed his team's five-wicket loss to India in the first ODI to their inability to quickly adapt to the unexpected bounce and pace of the Eden Park pitch, while praising India's superior adaptation.
Six individuals have been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a Rs 70 lakh robbery that occurred near the Gulabi Bagh underpass on October 24. The mastermind, Mantu Yadav, a former cleaner familiar with cash movements in Kucha Mahajani, allegedly planned the crime. Police conducted raids across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Bihar, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash and identifying two more suspects.
Mitchell Starc has returned to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings after his stellar performance against South Africa. India's Shreyas Iyer also made significant gains, moving to seventh among T20I batters following India's series win over New Zealand. The latest ICC rankings update reflects shifts across Test, ODI, and T20I formats, with several players making notable progress.
Five individuals wanted for attacking a revenue team trying to stop illegal mining in Sultanpur were arrested after two police encounters on Wednesday. Three of the accused sustained gunshot injuries. Police recovered illegal firearms and vehicles, and four police personnel were previously suspended for negligence related to the initial attack.
A star-studded evening as the cast of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 comes together for a grand screening in Mumbai.
India captain Shubman Gill lauded pacer Anshul Kamboj's performance in the first ODI against New Zealand, calling him 'tailor-made' for the conditions. Kamboj's 2-wicket haul, along with strong performances from Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar, helped India bowl out New Zealand for 185, securing a win in the five-match series opener. Gill also highlighted key fielding efforts and the team's overall strong performance despite rain interruptions.
Amba Khatta is a traditional Odia sweet-and-sour relish made with raw mangoes.
Twenty-year-old Indian compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru expresses strong confidence in India's ability to secure an Olympic medal at Los Angeles 2028. Following his success at the Asian Games, he believes recent landmark performances, including securing a mixed team compound quota and recurve team victories over South Korea, have positioned India to challenge traditional powerhouses and achieve Olympic glory. He highlights the importance of consistency and institutional support in this journey.
A Delhi court has acquitted a man, his parents, and a relative of charges of dowry death and abetment of suicide in connection with the death of a 20-year-old woman. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove dowry-related cruelty or that the accused instigated her suicide beyond reasonable doubt.
Virat Kohli struck a fine 74 to guide India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the rain-hit first ODI of the series in Auckland on Wednesday, a day before his 38th birthday.
Funding for Indian tech companies fell to a 12-month low of USD 592 million in October, a 24.3 per cent month-on-month decline, primarily driven by a 72 per cent plunge in late-stage funding, despite an increase in the number of funding rounds.
Fintech firm Razorpay has secured approval from markets regulator Sebi for its proposed initial public offering (IPO) of Rs 5,000-6,000 crore, targeting a valuation of around USD 5 billion. The company, founded in 2014, offers various financial services and attained unicorn status in 2020. This development follows its confidential IPO filing in June, while rival PhonePe's IPO is currently on hold.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) reported strong Q2FY27 results, with consolidated revenue up 14% year-on-year to ~5,661 crore and profit after tax growing 16% to ~470 crore, driven by price hikes and a strategic pivot towards high-growth segments.
Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly stealing 400 grams of gold jewellery, valued at approximately Rs 45 lakh, from a man in central Delhi's Karol Bagh. The accused posed as traffic regulators to distract the victim and commit the theft. All stolen jewellery has been recovered, and two of the accused have prior criminal records.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu discusses the critical role of recovery in an athlete's performance, advocating for monitoring parameters like sleep and heart rate variability. She also highlights the importance of interactions with athletes from different sports, citing how conversations with Virat Kohli and Neeraj Chopra have provided her with inspiration and helped her navigate challenging phases in her career.
Bodies of two more trekkers, part of a group of eight missing on the Kedartal route, were recovered on Wednesday, bringing the total to four fatalities from the group. The trekkers went missing six days ago after an avalanche. Rescue operations are hampered by heavy snow, while families of the missing, including those from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, await news.
Saurabh Chandrakar, alleged kingpin of the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app scam, has been granted to CBI custody for eight days by a special court in Raipur. Chandrakar was recently extradited from Oman and brought to Raipur. His defence lawyer raised objections regarding extradition laws, stating he was extradited for an ED case, not a CBI case. The CBI alleges the Mahadev app was a large illegal betting syndicate operating from outside India, routing proceeds via hawala and paying protection money. The case involves high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats, with former CM Bhupesh Baghel also named in an EOW FIR.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet and interact with India's medal-winners from the recent Asian Para Games on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. India achieved its best-ever performance at the Games, securing 114 medals.
A district court in Latur has sentenced a 35-year-old man, Vipul Sakharam Bankar, to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl, even though he married the victim during the trial. The court rejected his defense, noting marital disputes and the prosecution's strong case.
A second Indian national, critically injured in the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, has died, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced. The embassy is providing full assistance to the family. This brings the total death toll from the attack to 14, with Saudi Arabia blaming Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
At the Mumbai premiere of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, Alia Bhatt kickstarted Diwali dressing looking like a pataka herself. The actor arrived to support husband Ranbir Kapoor in a muted green linen sari paired with an extraordinary custom-made blouse by designers Rimple and Harpreet. While the sari kept things understated, the blouse was anything but ordinary. It featured antique jewellery elements, intricate metalwork, coloured stones and dangling charms, turning a traditional garment into a striking piece of wearable art.
India's services sector activity expanded at its strongest pace in four months in October, driven by robust demand and new orders, while experiencing a significant easing of cost pressures. Despite this, job creation slowed, and businesses maintained a cautious outlook.
A man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 30-year-old wife following a domestic dispute. He reportedly confessed to his father-in-law before fleeing. Police found the woman dead and are now searching for the accused.
