Three individuals have been arrested in Gujarat for allegedly luring a minor girl into converting to Islam. The girl, who went missing on October 24, was reportedly taken to a dargah where she was persuaded to change her religion and given a new name. Police rescued the minor and invoked multiple acts, including the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act and POCSO.
The Reserve Bank of India's new Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve (FERR) framework is making it more expensive for banks to hedge dollar interest payments on foreign currency non-resident (bank), or FCNR(B), deposits. Banks are now required to set aside cash equivalent to 20 per cent of their exposure, leading to a significant increase in hedging costs and forward premiums.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to serve India till his last breath, criticising the Opposition for allegedly rejoicing in crises and spreading panic over fertiliser and cooking gas availability amidst the West Asia conflict. He inaugurated development projects worth Rs 14,000 crore and released the 24th instalment of PM-Kisan, highlighting government efforts to shield farmers from rising global prices and empower them through various schemes.
Halloween is almost here, and if you still haven't figured out your costume, don't panic. Your wardrobe might already have everything you need to pull off a killer look!
A helicopter carrying six individuals from Badrinath to Dehradun tragically crashed near Joshimath.
Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of former India cricket legends Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, have been selected for India's U19 squad for the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman, following their impressive performances in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has estimated the financial impact of a recent security breach at approximately USD 6.3 billion, significantly higher than the USD 3 billion in assets frozen to date. Initial investigations suggest a possible compromise of a DevOps engineer's laptop, though no wallet private key leak has been found.
Dinesh Arora has resigned as treasurer of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) Interim Executive Committee on ethical grounds. This follows his resignation from the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) amid allegations of financial irregularities, which are currently unestablished. AITA is set to hold elections on November 27.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber-fraud network that operated from a moving SUV to avoid detection, arresting three individuals. The fraudsters allegedly cheated a victim of Rs 65,000 by posing as insurance refund processors and used mule bank accounts. The operation involved sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement.
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has become the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 Internationals, achieving the milestone during the 4th T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park.
The Supreme Court ruled that physical intimacy in a consensual relationship cannot be retrospectively branded as rape merely because the relationship failed. The court highlighted the need to distinguish between legally void consent and retrospective regret, cautioning against converting failed relationships into criminal cases and diluting the gravity of rape charges.
Indian wrestlers faced a challenging day at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, with most failing to advance past the pre-quarterfinal stage. Despite some promising starts, including a strong comeback by Nikhil, key athletes were eliminated, though Manisha Bhanwala is set to compete for gold later.
Centurion Glenn Phillips (107 off 49 balls) and Michael Bracewell (65 off 25 balls) forged a blistering 115-run partnership off just 41 balls, propelling New Zealand to a massive 259 for seven, their highest-ever T20 International total against India, in the fourth T20I in Auckland.
Pyre is a sad, fatalistic, slow-moving film, but with memorable moments that linger in the mind, notes Deepa Gahlot.
'In the past, when the Indian markets have been flat for two years, the next year's returns have ranged between 5 per cent and 55 per cent.'
An intra-Union Territory terror financing module has been uncovered in Jammu jjjand Kashmir, leading to the arrest of 10 overground workers. The module was allegedly collecting funds from the public and channelizing them to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF) for terrorist activities and logistical support.
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has appealed to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to postpone the party's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan. Traders fear the rally, expected to draw 10 lakh people, could cause significant business disruption and traffic congestion in central and old Delhi during the crucial Diwali festive season, potentially leading to losses of Rs 10,000-12,000 crore. The CTI has suggested either rescheduling the rally or moving it to Burari Ground.
Some outfits are beautiful. Others carry a little piece of your family history. Sharvari Wagh recently brought both together by wearing her mother's treasured pink Patola sari, giving the traditional heirloom a contemporary fashion twist.
India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy reveals head coach Gautam Gambhir's directive for the team to approach every match with a winning intention, even after securing the T20I series against New Zealand, aiming for a 5-0 clean sweep.
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to resume training and rehabilitation after his ankle injury, which forced him to miss the Asian Games, has significantly improved. He also commented on the new Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme and wished luck to Youth Olympic Games participants.
The Supreme Court has ordered expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to surrender by December 1 in the Dular Chand Yadav murder case. Singh, who was previously granted bail by the Patna High Court, faces a plea for bail cancellation. The court also directed Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months.
The latest streaming sensations this week, from the gripping psychological horror Obsession and the poignant Matthew Perry documentary to the action-packed Mirzapur: The Movie and a host of regional and international series across major OTT platforms.
From believing that only women get breast cancer to assuming that a painless lump is harmless, Dr Shiv Shankar Mishra busts common myths and explains why early detection can make all the difference.
Meethe Mein Kya Hai's pursuit of happiness and finding joy in the little things exudes the emotionality of a greeting card, not life, rues Sukanya Verma.
The INDIA bloc's planned 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been postponed to October 31 due to Delhi's weather conditions.
The Kapoors' annual Karva Chauth celebration was a star-studded affair, with Bollywood's leading ladies and their families coming together at Anil and Sunita Kapoor's Mumbai home.
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated that 2026 marks an inflection point for India, akin to 1991, necessitating the country to become globally indispensable in carefully chosen sectors to build strategic leverage for accessing geopolitically contested resources amidst a series of external shocks.
India is sending a 35-member contingent, including 17 athletes, to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, starting on Saturday. Former shot-putter Om Prakash Karhana will serve as the chef-de-mission. The team features promising young talents like table tennis player Syndrela Das and swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, aiming to build on India's previous best performance of 13 medals in 2018.
Love for pasta is growing by leaps and bounds in India, especially amongst younger generations. In Mumbai, for instance, there are roadside stalls on main thoroughfares selling Penne Alfredo and other types, as per their colourful menu banners. We are getting more experimental, although we need a little mirchi on whatever pasta we tuck into. A few select recipes for passionate pastawallahs...
Tea provides few vitamins or minerals but contains plant compounds called phytochemicals, which may have health effects.
India's batting line-up struggled, leading to a four-wicket defeat against Pakistan in a Group C match of the Hong Kong International Sixes. Despite Shashank Singh's quickfire 40, India posted 88 for five, which Pakistan chased down in just 3.5 overs, largely due to explosive hitting from Khawaja Nafay and Abbas Afridi.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has identified several compliance failures among brokers, including inadequate margin collection for margin trading facility (MTF) transactions, extending MTF against ineligible securities, and various lapses in handling client funds and cybersecurity protocols.
A retired accounts officer in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 78 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI and IB officials. The fraudsters threatened him with 'digital arrest' and money laundering charges, coercing him into transferring funds from his bank accounts and selling property. An FIR has been registered, and police teams are investigating the case.
Credit card spending in India experienced its first year-on-year decline since February 2021, falling 5.9 per cent to approximately 2.04 trillion in September, primarily due to a high base from the previous year's early festive sales and GST rate cuts.
Looking at Patrick Stewart's life through the ages.
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a 32-year-old autorickshaw driver to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder his estranged wife and stabbing a man who intervened. The attack, which occurred in November 2021, left his wife with a 40% permanent disability in both hands.
Israel's parliamentary election results have led to uncertainty in government formation, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc failed to secure a majority. The situation is further complicated by allegations of electoral fraud and foreign interference, which have been refuted by election officials and the Shin Bet security agency.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide on show-cause notices issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat within two weeks, acknowledging concerns that pending disciplinary proceedings could hinder her preparations for upcoming competitions.
In Akka's confused worldview, women are just as violent as men when consumed by power and pride. Glorifying their cruelty as code and dog-eat-dog politics as empowerment to promote the idea of how flawless the world would be if women ran it, is flawed in itself, observes Sukanya Verma.
The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has released an India-focused AI liability guide to clarify accountability and responsibility for agentic AI systems. The guide aims to help enterprises understand how existing legal doctrines apply to autonomous, multi-vendor AI, addressing who bears consequences when AI agents act independently and issues arise. It is a live discussion paper intended to foster responsible AI adoption and is open for industry feedback.
