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.
Billionaire Elon Musk reacted to the Democratic sweep in the 2026 US midterm elections with sarcastic posts on X, lamenting that his 'election-interfering space lasers didn't work' and suggesting 'data centers in space' looked appealing after Republicans suffered major setbacks despite his extensive financial support.
Karnataka secured a massive innings and 314-run victory over Assam on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.
'Virat is a character these days. I just love to watch him play these days.'
Air India group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam announced plans to order more wide-body aircraft to boost international operations, while simultaneously addressing the 'major concern' of high operating costs. The airline aims for profitability 'very soon' despite significant financial losses in recent fiscal years.
Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy, endorsed by former US President Donald Trump, has lost Ohio's gubernatorial race to Democrat Amy Acton, who made history as the state's first woman governor.
Indian students pursuing medical degrees in Georgia face uncertainty over their eligibility to practise in India following a recent clarification by the National Medical Commission on the country's junior doctor status.
Sachin Tendulkar delighted fans on Reddit by using a popular Malayalam movie dialogue to playfully deflect a question about his advice to Sanju Samson.
Mrunal Thakur, Shilpa Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Khushi Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar lit up Ramesh Taurani's Diwali bash with their fashionable festive appearances.
Indian airlines are increasingly focusing on developing in-house maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities to support their rapidly expanding fleets and reduce reliance on overseas facilities. This strategic shift is driven by market growth projections, with India's MRO market expected to triple to USD 9.5 billion by 2035, and recent geopolitical challenges highlighting the need for domestic capacity.
A 22-year-old woman in Surat, Gujarat, allegedly killed her father after an argument over household chores and mobile phone use. The incident occurred on October 31, where she reportedly attacked him with a pressure cooker lid and a kitchen knife. The father succumbed to his injuries, and the daughter was arrested on November 1.
PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist and BWF Athletes' Commission chair, has voiced player concerns regarding the Badminton World Federation's 25-second shot clock rule. The innovation, currently being trialled, has led to issues like yellow and red cards, sparking debate among players about its fairness, especially after a controversial incident at the French Open. Sindhu expects the system to undergo a review soon.
Police in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, have seized 19.8 kg of hashish intended for smuggling into Sri Lanka and arrested a key accused. The seized narcotics are valued at Rs 2.5 lakh per kg in India, with prices tripling in Sri Lanka. Authorities are investigating a wider network and have initiated procedures to attach properties acquired through drug smuggling.
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has claimed victory in Michigan's Senate race, making him the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate, a historic win amidst a nationwide Democratic sweep in the 2026 midterm elections.
Delhi Police arrested a 26-year-old man, Harshit Mittal, and seized nearly 312 kg of illegal firecrackers from his residence in Balbir Nagar, East Delhi. Mittal, who was selling firecrackers for quick money, was apprehended after a tip-off on November 3.
The CBI has registered a case concerning an alleged USD 10 million fraud at India Exim Bank. The fraud involves a dissolved UK-based company, Hanjer Biotech (Erith) Ltd, and its associates, accused of siphoning off a loan meant for a recycling project by diverting funds and not supplying machinery. The loan account was declared a non-performing asset in 2014.
American tennis player Robin Montgomery reflects on how an injury-forced break helped her discover her identity beyond the sport. Despite early success as a junior and a recent WTA title, she faced challenges, including a serious wrist injury. This period allowed her to explore new hobbies and appreciate her life off the court, fostering a stronger sense of self.
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have stated that the recent murder of 17-year-old Abhiram, whose body was found in a sack, was a pre-planned act. Investigations suggest a co-accused girl was aware of the main accused's intention to kill days before the incident. The victim was lured via Instagram, and digital evidence is being collected. Abhiram's father has raised doubts, claiming his son was killed for refusing to cooperate in luring another friend.
Police in northwest Delhi have arrested a cafe owner and an accomplice for allegedly extorting Rs 26,000 from a customer. The victim was lured to the Hudson Lane cafe on the pretext of a blind date arranged through a dating application, where he was pressured into paying an inflated bill.
Two men, including a cafe owner, were arrested in Delhi for allegedly extorting Rs 26,000 from a customer lured on a blind date via a dating app. The victim was pressured to pay an inflated bill at the cafe and threatened until his father transferred the money. Police are searching for the woman involved in the alleged racket.
Goa College of Home Science has launched a certificate course on "marriage readiness" to help young people prepare for healthy and lasting relationships. This initiative follows Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's announcement about introducing pre-marriage counselling statewide to reduce divorces, amidst rising marriage and divorce-related petitions in Goa's civil courts.
