King Charles III has acknowledged Britain's historic role in the transatlantic slave trade as a "shameful chapter" that fills him with horror, during his address at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. This comes amidst increasing pressure from Caribbean nations for an apology and reparations. While the monarch stated history cannot be changed, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated a "debt reset" plan to support Commonwealth countries, seen as a compromise to address these demands.
The Delhi government is organising a drone show at Central Park, Connaught Place, for Diwali this year. The show, expected to depict episodes from the Ramayana, will be a major attraction and a technology-driven alternative to traditional celebrations. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is slated to lead the festivities, which are planned for November 6 and 7.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing incident that claimed five lives, has been arrested by Sivasagar police in connection with a 2024 bank fraud case. This arrest occurred on Tuesday, shortly after a court sent him to judicial custody for the firing incident. The bank fraud case involves Gogoi allegedly defaulting on a car loan and threatening a bank manager.
Vidarbha, led by skipper Akshay Wadkar's century and Nachiket Bhute's 97, posted 334 for nine in their first innings against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match, securing a 125-run lead. Madhya Pradesh were 19 for 1 at stumps, trailing by 106 runs. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh openers Adarsh Singh and Madhav Kaushik put their team in a commanding position against Baroda.
Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a wushu medal at the Youth Olympic Games, securing a bronze in the women's Changquan combined event. This adds to India's medal tally at the ongoing games, which also includes a silver in judo and a bronze in swimming.
India achieved significant success at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, securing a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event and a gold medal in the men's 50m pistol team competition. Ravinder Singh also won an individual silver in the men's 50m pistol. Elavenil Valarivan reached the individual final but finished sixth. India currently stands second in the medal tally.
US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will end approximately $4 billion in annual assistance to Israel by the end of this year, saying that the country no longer requires American financial support, while Israel's Democratic Party Chairman Yair Golan, belonging to the Anti-Netanyahu bloc, criticised the proposed move, calling it a severe blow to the country's security.
India has launched three indigenous AI foundation models, EKA-1, Dhir 2B, and Dhir 5B, under the IndiaAI Mission. Developed by Soket Labs Technology and Research and ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations, these models aim to enhance India's technological and strategic autonomy in artificial intelligence, offering solutions for various sectors including banking, cybersecurity, defence, and government services, with a focus on Indian languages and offline capabilities.
Eight people have been arrested in Rajkot, Gujarat, for allegedly setting fire to a hay shed and damaging a house. The incident occurred after a woman reportedly eloped, leading to a confrontation where the woman's father and others allegedly trespassed and caused property damage estimated at Rs 25,000.
East Bengal suffered a 0-2 defeat against Oman's Al Seeb Club in their fourth AFC Champions League 2 group match in Kolkata. Two late goals in the 85th minute and stoppage time sealed their fate, pushing them to the bottom of Group D and significantly impacting their knockout stage aspirations.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has opened applications for the roles of fielding coach for the women's national team and head physiotherapist for the men's national team. The deadline for submissions is November 16, with specific experience and responsibilities outlined for each position.
Police in Kochi have arrested a former student, Sidharth Sunil, in connection with the disruption of an event at Maharajas College last week where Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John was speaking. Another former student has also been taken into custody. The disruption was reportedly by SFI activists protesting the suspension of students from another university.
Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Yadagiri Rao N, an Additional Director of MEPMA. Searches conducted on Tuesday at multiple locations linked to him and his associates revealed assets worth an estimated Rs 4.75 crore, including properties, gold, vehicles, and bank balances. The case is currently under investigation.
Karnataka's KV Aneesh scored an unbeaten 142, leading his team to a commanding 496 for five against Assam in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match. Karnataka now holds a 361-run first-innings lead, with other players like Mayank Agarwal, Aneeshwar Gautam, and Manvanth Kumar also contributing half-centuries. Meanwhile, other Ranji matches saw Tripura take a significant lead against Saurashtra, Punjab post a huge total against Andhra, and Chhattisgarh hold a slender lead over Hyderabad.
India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been declared fit for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, recovering from a left hamstring injury that had sidelined him from the preceding ODI series.
Gurugram police seized over 580 kilograms of illegal firecrackers in the Badshahpur area ahead of Diwali. A joint team conducted a raid on Monday evening, arresting one man, Rajkumar, for allegedly selling the crackers. An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway regarding the source of the crackers, as the sale and storage of traditional firecrackers are banned in Delhi-NCR due to air pollution concerns.
Educationists and policy experts at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in Kolkata emphasised the critical need for developing a robust database, leveraging modern technology and artificial intelligence, to enhance effective policymaking. The two-day conclave, featuring prominent speakers like Prof S Mahendra Dev, highlighted the ongoing transformation in official statistics and the importance of public trust and research.
A Delhi court has directed the Parliament Street police station to file an action-taken report on a woman's plea alleging sexual assault by a police officer and others during an October 3 protest. The court also ordered the preservation of CCTV footage and other digital evidence related to the incident, with a compliance report due within a week and the ATR by December 1.
Cyclone Murasu unleashed severe destruction across coastal Andhra Pradesh, prompting mass evacuations and leaving a trail of damaged infrastructure and livelihoods as it crossed the coast early on Tuesday.
Police in Hingoli, Maharashtra, arrested a man on Tuesday for illegally possessing a country-made pistol and six live rounds. The accused, Vinod Motiram Kharwade, was apprehended in Kalamnuri town, and further investigation revealed he purchased the weapon from a person in Madhya Pradesh.
Novak Djokovic revealed he is nearing a solution to the health problems that have affected his season, expressing optimism for a strong finish at the Paris Masters and securing a spot in the ATP Finals. He noted a shift in focus from playing well to feeling well on court, attributing recent struggles to health rather than preparation. Despite early exits in some majors, Djokovic aims to regain form for the season's concluding tournaments.
A six-year-old lion drowned in the Arabian Sea near Pipavav Port in Gujarat's Amreli district, reportedly while attempting to escape a territorial clash with two other big cats. Forest officials found the carcass on Tuesday, and a post-mortem confirmed drowning as the cause of death. The incident occurred on Monday, and local residents had spotted the animal entering the water.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has called for continued institutional support for Indian badminton players, highlighting the significant financial challenges faced by younger shuttlers without sponsors. She pointed out the vast disparity in prize money between tennis and badminton, despite similar high expenses for international competitions. Sindhu's comments come after she and Lakshya Sen had to self-fund their recent European tour, prompting a discussion on investment in India's sporting future.
A 22-year-old man, Muhammed Adinan, accused in a POCSO case, was arrested after he allegedly barged into the victim's home, beat and stabbed her, and also injured a neighbour, while out on bail. He was remanded to judicial custody and later jumped from the court complex, though police ruled out an escape attempt.
Five alleged drug traffickers were arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with heroin (smack) valued at Rs 3.25 crore in the international market. The arrests followed an operation by local police, leading to the seizure of drugs, cash, and mobile phones.
After five days of search to find eight trekkers missing on the Kedartal route in Uttarakhand, rescuers Tuesday recovered bodies of two persons buried in avalanche, officials said.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the recent firing incident at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati that resulted in five deaths, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by a court. Police had sought further remand but were denied. The incident on October 26 stemmed from a dispute over hotel management between the property owners and the leaseholder, Gogoi.
An accused in the murder of a police officer in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district was injured while allegedly attempting to escape from police custody. The officer was crushed by a truck carrying illicit liquor. Three individuals have been arrested, and police are searching for the truck driver.
Police in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his two young children with an iron rod inside their home on Monday night. The children died on the spot, and two other family members were injured. The motive behind the gruesome act is currently unknown, and an investigation is underway.
An FIR has been registered in Prayagraj against seven named individuals and 10-15 unidentified persons for allegedly assaulting a Municipal Corporation team, confining its employees, and taking away nine stray dogs meant for sterilisation. The incident occurred after the team caught dogs for sterilisation, leading to an alleged storming of the dog shelter, assault on staff, and theft of the animals.
India's teenage tennis stars Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Vaishnavi Adkar achieved their maiden WTA Tour-level victories at the Chennai Open on Tuesday. Maaya upset world number 115 Katarzyna Kawa in a thrilling three-set match, while Vaishnavi fought back from a deficit to defeat Britain's Jodie Burrage. These wins mark a significant milestone for the young Indian players.
The CBI has arrested a Punjab National Bank (PNB) Office Assistant in Greater Noida and a private individual from Pune in connection with an alleged Rs 10.24 crore fraud at the bank's Pi Sector branch. The fraud involved unauthorised debit transactions from customer accounts, allegedly siphoned off over three years by the assistant, Deepanshi, in connivance with Ashutosh Pathak. The case came to light after a customer reported suspicious transactions, leading to Deepanshi's confession and the discovery of misused core banking solution user IDs.
Palwal police have successfully busted an inter-state gang involved in UPI fraud, arresting four members from Uttarakhand. The gang allegedly defrauded a resident of Rs 90,000. All four accused were produced in court and remanded to police custody for two days to aid in fund recovery and further investigation.
Tata Motors and Italy's Iveco have announced their combined enterprise will become the world's fourth-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, boasting a revenue of Rs 2.28 lakh crore (Euro 21 billion) following Tata Motors' acquisition of an 89.42 per cent stake in Iveco.
New Delhi experienced its worst air quality in 287 days on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 350 and several monitoring stations reporting 'severe' pollution levels. PM2.5 was identified as the dominant pollutant, posing significant health risks. The city has been placed under Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan, with stubble burning and transport emissions being major contributors to the deteriorating air quality.
A 38-year-old man, arrested for allegedly strangling his wife, committed suicide inside a police station in Maharashtra's Nanded district. Sushil Mahajan Haibate was found hanged in the lock-up hours after his arrest and confession. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the probe into his death.
Delhi Police have registered an FIR against 22 individuals who were detained during a protest march from Ramlila Maidan towards Jantar Mantar. The protesters, associated with the Disha Students' Organisation and the Revolutionary Workers' Party of India, were intercepted on Sunday and released early Monday morning. Charges include disobeying orders and assaulting public servants.
Mumbai struck twice late in the final session to restrict Railways to 116/2, trailing by 280 runs, on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
Police in Hyderabad have arrested four individuals and seized counterfeit currency worth Rs 6.78 crore. The gang allegedly printed fake notes after learning techniques from online videos and used a deceptive modus operandi, posing as police officers to rob customers.
Indian badminton players Sonali Singh and Ritika Thaker withdrew from the Korea Open Super 500 women's doubles event on Tuesday, while Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Arjun Reddy Pochana lost in men's doubles qualification. HS Prannoy, Tanvi Sharma, Anmol Kharb, Dhruv Rawat, and K Maneesha are set to compete in other categories.
