Indian top-order batter S Meghana has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 30, expressing gratitude for her career and her intention to remain involved in the sport through mentoring.
'When I bring up Birds On Ice, people think it is a documentary because there's no other fictional film set in the winters in Ladakh.'
India-Pakistan clashes in cricket and hockey drew big audiences at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, helping fuel stronger viewership and a 20% revenue rise.
Fast bowler Akash Deep is expected to be recalled to India's Test squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour, following a successful return to domestic cricket after a seven-month injury layoff. The selection committee is also set to pick squads for T20Is, ODIs, and India A's shadow tour.
India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to secure the gold medal in the Asian Games cricket final, a match that passed without any major controversy despite the ongoing diplomatic tensions and the conspicuous absence of customary handshakes between the teams.
An Indian-born cheetah, KJP21, has given birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, increasing India's total cheetah population to 60. These cubs, fathered by a Botswana cheetah, introduce a new genetic lineage, marking a significant milestone for Project Cheetah and conservation efforts.
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 article presents the medal tally after Day 14 of the Asian Games, showing China's significant lead, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is positioned fourth with a total of 85 medals.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased its GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year (FY27) by 40 basis points to 7.1 per cent, acknowledging the resilience of domestic economic activity despite global headwinds and geopolitical tensions.
The RBI can slow the rupee's fall, but lasting stability depends on tackling the root causes of depreciation and attracting foreign investment.
TVS Racing announces the global expansion of its Apache Racing Experience GP Season 3, starting November 15.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that the BJP would implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttar Pradesh if it returns to power in the upcoming assembly elections. Addressing a state working committee meeting, Shah expressed confidence in the BJP's victory, criticised opposition parties on issues like the Ram temple and alleged voter list irregularities, and highlighted the Adityanath government's achievements in law and order and development.
Himanshu 'Bhau', a notorious gangster from Haryana with 64 criminal cases, has been detained by US authorities for misrepresentation of facts. The kingpin of a global syndicate involved in murder and extortion, he operated from abroad after fleeing India in 2022. Haryana Police are coordinating with CBI for his deportation.
A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Bhutan's Lemthang has caused water to flow towards India's Sankosh River, leading to a high alert in North Bengal. Authorities have advised evacuations, activated disaster management teams, and relocated thousands of residents as they monitor the situation closely for potential flooding.
The Natural History Museum's 62nd Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has announced its winners, showcasing breathtaking images from around the globe. The winning photographs capture diverse aspects of the natural world, from animal behaviour and environmental issues to intricate details of plants and fungi, highlighting the planet's beauty and fragility.
The Supreme Court has appointed former top court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai as the sole mediator in the Krishna-Godavari basin gas migration dispute involving Reliance Industries and others, after parties failed to find a solution.
Delhi Police's Operation CyHawk 6.0 led to the arrest of 944 people and registration of 1,032 cases in a two-day cybercrime crackdown. The operation investigated 4,002 complaints involving an alleged fraud of Rs 479 crore, targeting organised networks across 17 states and five Union Territories.
The Supreme Court has ruled that banks must compensate victims of digital fraud, especially in cases like "digital arrests," if the fraud results from the financial institution's failure in due diligence. The court is examining RBI's proposed KYC amendments and stressed the need for a regulatory framework that includes victim compensation and preventive measures. It also highlighted the issue of mule accounts and the need for banks to alert police about suspicious transactions.
The Indian men's recurve archery team secured a silver medal at the Asian Games after a 1-5 defeat to defending champions Korea in the final. Despite a strong start, the Indian trio of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge, and Neeraj Chauhan couldn't maintain their lead.
India's shooting contingent concluded its Asian Games campaign with a total of 15 medals, including three gold, eight silver, and four bronze. Anish Bhanwala finished seventh in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol final, qualifying under a special 'two shooters per country policy'.
The Indian women's hockey team secured a historic Asian Games gold medal, defeating China 1-0, which also guaranteed direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Goalkeeper Savita Punia highlighted the team's focus on Olympic qualification and credited the new coaching staff for fostering unity and belief, transforming the team's performance and mindset over the past 10 months.
Glimpses of Cyclone Arnab battering India's eastern coast, bringing heavy rain, rough seas, flooding and widespread damage across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions, on October 28.
Glimpses of Cyclone Arnab battering India's eastern coast, bringing heavy rain, rough seas, flooding and widespread damage across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions, on October 28.
India's squash campaign at the Asian Games concluded with two bronze medals in the team events. Both the men's and women's teams fell short in their respective semifinals against Malaysia and Hong Kong, respectively. Despite strong individual performances, including Tanvi Khanna's comeback, India couldn't advance to the finals, adding to their overall medal tally of two silvers and three bronzes in squash.
India dropped teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi despite his impressive Asian Games run, preferring Sanju Samson as Gautam Gambhir backed experience and resisted pressure to alter the winning combination.
India's drug price regulator, NPPA, has revised downward the maximum retail price of 543 anti-cancer medicines, effective November 9. This follows an announcement enforcing trade margin rationalisation on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs, leading to significant price drops for several key brands.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced India's plan to significantly expand its space operations with four functional launch pads by 2029, including a new SSLV complex at Kulasekarapattinam. He stressed the importance of private sector partnerships to meet global demand and foster economic growth. Narayanan also detailed upcoming Gaganyaan uncrewed tests within the next two months and revealed plans for a collaborative Chandrayaan-5 lunar mission with Japan.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that a strong performance by Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand could pave his way back into the Indian ODI team and secure a spot for the next year's 50-over World Cup. Ashwin highlighted Bhuvneshwar's unique ability to swing the ball and his decent pace as crucial assets, especially in conditions like South Africa and Australia. He also stressed the importance of the pacer maintaining his fitness.
India finished fourth with 85 medals at Aichi-Nagoya, down from 106 in Hangzhou, highlighting the challenge of sustaining progress on the road to 2036.
NITI Aayog has called for a fundamental overhaul of urban governance in India, advocating for empowered city governments, directly elected mayors with five-year terms, and greater financial autonomy for urban local bodies to manage the country's rapidly growing urban population.
High drama unfolded as INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, marched to the Election Commission headquarters in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and his misleading statements regarding Supreme Court observations on Form 6.
Customs officials at Pune airport intercepted an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok and seized 381.27 grams of cannabis extract, valued at Rs 13.44 lakh, hidden in specially-designed shoe soles. The passenger was arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
The NDA alliance secured 16 out of 28 legislative council seats across four states, while the Congress managed to win only one seat. The Samajwadi Party made significant gains in Uttar Pradesh, and the Jan Suraaj Party opened its account in Bihar. The results show mixed fortunes for major parties, with notable setbacks for the BJP in Nagpur and the Congress in Karnataka.
Indian stock markets are set to be influenced this week by a confluence of factors including quarterly corporate earnings, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, fluctuations in crude oil prices, and ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia.
The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees has strongly opposed the proposed sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, demanding an immediate suspension of the process and a comprehensive review under parliamentary scrutiny.
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh states the BJP government must regain public trust before early next year's assembly elections. He accuses some party colleagues of conspiring to remove him, questions the rationale behind his ouster given continued violence, and highlights public demand for his return, while also criticising the current government's inaction on key issues.
West Bengal and Assam have initiated high alert measures, including the evacuation of 12,000 people, following a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Bhutan's Gasa region. The incident caused a significant rise in the Sankosh River's water level, prompting authorities to deploy disaster response teams and monitor vulnerable areas.
Defending champions India secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Games hockey semifinal, thanks to a last-minute goal by Abhishek. India initially led 3-0 but allowed Pakistan to stage a comeback, scoring three goals to level the score before Abhishek's decisive strike with just 45 seconds remaining. The win sends India to the final, though their second-half performance raised questions.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran affirmed India's robust economic position amidst global uncertainty, emphasising that energy security, advanced manufacturing jobs, and investment in human capital are 'critical' for sustaining the nation's long-term growth.
Venkatesh leads a genre-bending entertainer that promises comedy and thrills, but Trivikram's contrived writing and poorly executed surprises leave it struggling to deliver.
