India A, led by skipper Devdutt Padikkal's fifty and Kumar Kushagra's unbeaten 46, set Australia A a challenging target of 363 runs on day three of their four-day match in Puducherry. Australia A ended the day at 55/2, needing 308 more runs to win.
Modern batters are scoring faster and hitting more boundaries, but are they losing control? India's struggles in Wellington have revived the debate over T20 cricket's influence on ODI batting.
Spinner Harsh Dubey delivered a sensational spell of nine for 53, headlining a dramatic opening day in the Elite Group A Ranji Trophy clash between Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha in Nagpur. Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 209, with Atharva Mahajan scoring 85. In response, Vidarbha struggled, ending the day at 56 for four, trailing by 153 runs, as Kumar Kartikeya picked up three wickets for Madhya Pradesh.
India defeated China 5-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, securing their second consecutive win. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and striker Sukhjeet Singh both scored a brace, with Jugraj Singh adding another goal. China managed to score two goals from penalty corners, but India maintained control throughout the match.
'I don't like to say it's going to be Jannik and me and the rest. Let's see who's going to be there. I'm pretty sure that a lot of players are going to show up.'
A 50-year-old man in Ludhiana allegedly stabbed his 49-year-old wife to death on suspicion of infidelity, just two days after returning from Australia. The victim, Kamaldeep Kaur, was found with multiple stab wounds by her son. The accused, Ravinder Singh, has been arrested, and police suspect the murder was premeditated.
'The fact that nearly Rs 1 trillion came through fresh capital issuance is particularly encouraging, as it represents resources being channelled directly into business expansion, capacity creation, and growth.'
Tata Motors is maintaining its lead over Mahindra & Mahindra in the race for the second position in India's passenger vehicle market, largely driven by its strong performance in electric vehicle sales. Both companies are aggressively expanding their SUV and EV portfolios and scaling up production to meet surging demand, indicating a fierce competition ahead.
India held their nerve in a rain-hit second ODI to beat New Zealand by four runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in Wellington on Saturday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala has advanced to the women's 59kg final at the World Championships in Astana, securing her spot with dominant victories. This achievement offers India another chance to clinch a world champion title. Meanwhile, Sujeet Kalkal's impressive winning streak ended with a quarterfinal defeat, and Tanu secured a bronze medal in the 72kg category.
Diwali dressing doesn't always have to mean reaching for the same old red, pink or gold. If you're looking to give your festive wardrobe a refresh this year, consider stepping outside the usual colour palette.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams achieved a historic double victory at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad, winning both titles with commanding performances. The men's team defeated Sri Lanka 54-20, while the women's team triumphed over Uganda 35-15, capping an unbeaten campaign for both squads.
The Indian fencing team achieved remarkable success on the third day of the Commonwealth Championship in Lagos, Nigeria, securing three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in senior individual events. This impressive performance boosted India's overall medal tally to 29, including 8 gold, 7 silver, and 14 bronze, showcasing the nation's growing dominance in the sport.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen secured double titles for India at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. Sindhu defeated Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt in the women's singles final, marking her second title of the season. Sen triumphed over Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final, completing a memorable day for Indian badminton.
Top seed Aliona Falei and Zhibek Kulambayeva secured their spots in the singles main draw of the WTA 250 Chennai Open after winning their final-round qualifying matches on Sunday. Weronika Falkowska and Kyoka Okamura also advanced.
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.
Five-time champions India secured their third consecutive win at the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, defeating Japan 4-1. Striker Abhishek Nain scored two field goals, while captain Harmanpreet Singh and Vishnukant Singh also found the net. Japan's lone goal came from Shota Yamada via a penalty stroke. India will next face Malaysia on Sunday.
While remaining cautious of the unpredictability of a bruised Trump administration, New Delhi, and other world capitals, could go slow on the investment pledges made to stave off tariffs.
Nishad Kumar secured India's first para-athletics gold at the Asian Para Games, winning the men's long jump T47 event.
Devdutt Padikkal's exceptional form and the inclusion of pacer Mohammed Siraj are set to bolster India A as they face New Zealand A in the second unofficial four-day Test starting on Saturday. The series serves as crucial preparation for India's upcoming Test series against New Zealand, with several players vying to make an impression. India A will look for more consistency from their batting unit after a mixed performance in the first match, which ended in a draw despite their strong comeback.
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Klassiker, with Fabio Silva snatching a late equaliser for Dortmund. Meanwhile, AC Milan secured a dominant 3-1 derby victory over Inter Milan in Serie A, and AS Roma thrashed Udinese 5-2.
India's central cyber security agency, I4C, has issued a critical warning to banks, NBFCs, and fintech firms regarding a surge in financially motivated cyberattacks leveraging artificial intelligence agents. These AI-driven attacks enable hackers to compromise systems and execute fraudulent transactions at machine speed, making investigations complex due to record deletion. The advisory, issued in collaboration with CERT-In, urges financial institutions to implement robust security measures, align with CERT-In's blueprint, and report incidents promptly to mitigate the escalating threat.
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.
I told my boss I would not apologise, not even verbally. If they wanted a fight, they could put it on paper. I knew it would make things worse. But I was right.
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.
Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has declared that the results of the US midterm elections and shifts between American political parties will not alter Iran's defensive strategy or soften Washington's long-standing hostility toward the Iranian nation.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams continued their strong performance at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The women's team defeated Uganda 41-18, led by Captain Nidhi Sharma, while the men's team secured a 37-23 victory over Malaysia, with Neeraj Narwal as the top scorer.
At the 16th Hockey Junior Women National Championship in Pune, Chandigarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh secured decisive wins, while Manipur narrowly defeated Maharashtra in a thrilling Division A encounter. Key players delivered strong performances, including hat-tricks, contributing to high-scoring matches and close finishes.
Sporting Club Delhi secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Mumbai City FC in their Indian Super League match on Sunday. Mumbai City led 2-0 at half-time, but SC Delhi scored three goals in the final 20 minutes, including two in stoppage time, to clinch the win. Carlos Fortes, Akshat Mehra, and Juan Pena were the goalscorers for SC Delhi.
Ayush Doseja and Sumit Mathur's resilient 144-run partnership for the sixth wicket helped Delhi secure a crucial 33-run first innings lead against Services in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match. Doseja scored 78 and Mathur remained unbeaten on 80, steering Delhi to 299 for 6 after Services were bowled out for 266. Other Ranji Trophy matches saw Jharkhand's Aditya Singh and Anukul Roy build a strong partnership, and Urvil Patel score a double century for Gujarat.
Vance was sceptical about the war against Iran and was the only figure in Trump's circle who refused to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election as prime minister, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Daniil Medvedev overcame frustration and a match point to defeat Cameron Norrie at the Vienna Open, reaching his 100th tour-level quarter-final. This victory extends his winning streak and keeps his ATP Finals hopes alive. Carlos Alcaraz also advanced to the quarter-finals.
India does not need to win the model race to win the AI era. It needs to be the country that cannot be switched off, can be trusted by its citizens, and is useful to the rest of the world, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.
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.
West Indies secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Mirpur, chasing down 170 on the fourth day to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Five-time champions India, unbeaten in the Asian Champions Trophy, are set to face South Korea in the semifinal. Despite a dominant performance against South Korea in the round-robin stage, concerns linger over striker Abhishek's injury. India's strong squad depth, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh and a solid midfield, aims to secure a spot in the final.
East Bengal FC secured a 2-1 victory over Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC in their AFC Women's Champions League Group B opener. Ugandan striker Fazila Ikwaput scored both goals, including a penalty, making East Bengal the first Indian club to register multiple wins in the tournament's group stage. The team defended resolutely to hold onto their lead despite a second-half goal from the Vietnamese side.
Jaypal Malviya secured India's first quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha. He shot 242.2 in the final, finishing second behind China's Kai Hu. Meanwhile, Indian heavyweights Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Inder Singh failed to secure individual quotas in the women's 10m air pistol, though India did win a team silver in the women's event.
Democrats are projected to gain control of the US House of Representatives, marking a significant political shift. This comes as voters express discontent over economic anxiety, the Iran war, and tariffs, leading to a rebuke of the Republican party. The shift will empower Democrats to scrutinize the Trump administration and block Republican legislative efforts, with Representative Hakeem Jeffries potentially becoming the first African American Speaker.
Defending champions East Bengal FC secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Churchill Brothers in their Indian Super League season opener on Sunday. Goals from Dani Ramirez, Edmund Lalrindika, and a brace from substitute Bipin Singh sealed the win for Antonio Habas' side, making a strong statement for their campaign.
