Punjab Kings are reportedly nearing a deal to acquire all-rounder Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians in a surprise trade ahead of the IPL 2027 auction, with Arshdeep Singh and Vishnu Vinod potentially moving to MI.
Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, scored a magnificent 151 runs, leading Karnataka Under-19 to a five-wicket victory over Gujarat in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, securing their spot in the knockouts. His partnership with Dhruv Krishnan was crucial in chasing down a large target.
Bengal secured a 60-run victory over Services in a Ranji Trophy Group C match, powered by Pradipta Pramanik's four-wicket haul. Elsewhere, Delhi established a significant lead against Gujarat, while Maharashtra built a massive first-innings advantage over Jharkhand with centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, and Digvijay Patil.
Tamil Nadu's Neil Samraj R shattered the men's U18 200m national record at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on Tuesday, clocking 21.03 seconds. He also secured gold in the 100m with another national record and was named the best athlete in his category. The state of Tamil Nadu emerged as the overall team champions, with Bhavana G also setting a new meet record in the U20 women's 200m.
A man was arrested in Thane city with 1.11 kilograms of methaqualone powder, valued at Rs 11.12 lakh. The arrest was made on October 30 at Kharegaon toll plaza, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
Krunal Pandya has been appointed captain of the seven-member India squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, replacing Bhuvneshwar Kumar who was recalled to the national team. Kulwant Khejroliya will join the squad as Bhuvneshwar's replacement for the tournament scheduled from October 30 to November 1.
Priyansh Arya's 199 and captain Ayush Badoni's unbeaten 115 propelled Delhi to a commanding 381 for 4 against Gujarat on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match. The duo forged a crucial 234-run partnership. Elsewhere in Group C, Bengal faced a tough challenge against Services, while other matches also saw early action.
Delhi captain Ayush Badoni scored an unbeaten 210, his second consecutive double century in first-class cricket, against Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy. This achievement places him alongside Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir in an elite list of batters. Badoni's monumental innings, alongside Sumit Mathur's 150 not out, helped Delhi declare at 515, putting them in a strong position.
Indian judoka Khushbu Rajakbhai secured a silver medal in the women's 63kg category at the Youth Olympic Games, becoming the second Indian judoka to achieve this feat. Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu also earned a bronze medal in the women's 100m freestyle. Khushbu's journey to the final was impressive, though she lost to a strong German opponent. Dhinidhi's bronze marks another significant achievement in her young career.
Veteran batter Paras Dogra has become only the second player to feature in 150 Ranji Trophy matches, joining Wasim Jaffer. Dogra achieved this milestone during his side's match against Baroda on Monday. He has been a prolific run-scorer in domestic cricket, also having played in the IPL.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Gujarat visit, pledged to serve India until his last breath. He criticised the Opposition for allegedly spreading panic regarding fertiliser and cooking gas availability amidst the West Asia conflict, accusing them of rejoicing in national crises. Modi also highlighted government efforts to shield farmers from rising global prices and inaugurated 'Bharat Parv 2026' at Ekta Nagar.
Over 500 people, including NCC personnel, participated in the 97th 'Fit India - Sundays on Cycle' event in Ahmedabad, celebrating National Unity Day. Organised by SAI, Fit India Movement, and MY Bharat, the event promoted an active lifestyle, national unity, and sustainable practices through cycling, sports, and traditional games.
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.
A former Vadodara corporator has requested land for Indian spinner Radha Yadav to establish a cricket academy, following the Gujarat government's proposal to allocate a civic plot to former cricketer Yusuf Pathan. The request for Yadav aims to promote cricket and develop Vadodara as a sports city, contrasting with Pathan's decade-long dispute over a residential plot.
Three individuals have been arrested in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district following raids that uncovered over 22,000 litres of suspected adulterated ghee, valued at approximately Rs 1.60 crore. The seizures were made from two firms as part of a statewide campaign against food adulteration ahead of Diwali, with police suspecting repackaging of expired ghee and use of palm oil.
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.
The Union Sports Ministry has committed a grant-in-aid of Rs 2000 crore to the Gujarat Government for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. This funding, based on 2025 rates and expected to reach Rs 2500 crore by 2030, will be disbursed from the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) scheme. Ahmedabad won the bid last year to host the centenary edition, which is anticipated to be a grand event featuring 15 to 17 disciplines, unlike the scaled-down Glasgow Games.
This year's Ekta Diwas parade in Kevadia, Gujarat, will feature around 2,000 artists from 126 Naxal-affected districts and celebrate the significant achievement of ending armed Naxalism in the country. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the annual event on October 31, which also commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. The celebrations will include cultural performances, innovative tableaux, and will honour security forces while promoting tourism to the Statue of Unity.
Rahul Jaiswal, detained in connection with a police officer's death during an illicit liquor crackdown in Madhya Pradesh, has reportedly admitted to Congress party association and managing a liquor shop. The incident involved SHO Dilip Puri being run over by a truck smuggling illicit liquor. Police have detained two others, Keram Singh Changod and Vijay Rao. The case has sparked a political war of words between Congress and BJP, with BJP alleging Congress involvement in the illegal trade.
Gujarat Police have arrested 13 additional individuals, including a man from Madhya Pradesh identified as Anand Chhandi, for their involvement in the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy that claimed 13 lives. Chhandi is accused of playing a significant role in manufacturing the methanol-laced spurious liquor and procuring chemicals, bringing the total arrests to 27.
Asian Games gold medalist Sarita Gayakwad has allegedly been defrauded of Rs 69.10 lakh by a man who promised high returns on investment in his sand business in Gujarat. An FIR has been registered against the accused, Nitin Bharti, who is currently absconding. Gayakwad was persuaded to invest with a promise of 4 per cent monthly returns, but received neither the returns nor her principal amount.
Three alleged members of an interstate gang were arrested in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the recovery of 400 stolen mobile phones valued at Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 6 lakh in cash. The gang operated across multiple states and union territories, stealing phones from public places and facilitating their sale.
Fifteen wickets fell as Bengal gained a narrow edge over Services in the Ranji Trophy, while Delhi piled up 648/6 against Gujarat with Ayush Badoni scoring 217.
The primary suspect in a case involving allegations of repeated rape and forced religious conversion of a pregnant woman in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has been arrested, with efforts ongoing to apprehend three other relatives.
A passenger arriving from Sharjah was arrested at Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday after Customs officials found 495 grams of 24-karat gold paste, valued at over Rs 72 lakh, concealed in his luggage. The individual, Moin Sabin Vahora, faces charges under the Customs Act.
Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, seized banned tobacco products and pan masala worth Rs 49.24 lakh from a tempo on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. The vehicle's driver was arrested, and a case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police have busted an illegal chemical manufacturing facility in Telangana that supplied precursor materials for Mephedrone, leading to the arrest of the manufacturer. This operation is part of a larger multi-state investigation that has already uncovered two MD manufacturing labs in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh and resulted in 25 arrests.
New CCTV footage from Surat station purportedly shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case boarding a Pune-Jaipur express train, hours after the attack in Mumbai. Three individuals were later nabbed from a train at Kota station on Monday morning, following a coordinated police operation.
A spurious liquor tragedy in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district has resulted in eight deaths and left 61 persons affected, with 25 still undergoing treatment. Police have arrested 13 individuals in connection with the incident, which involved methanol-laced alcohol sold under a popular brand name. The State Monitoring Cell is investigating the source and distribution network of the illicit brew.
Such is the depth of riches in Indian cricket that Shubman Gill, despite boasting of a good record in T20Is and IPL, finds himself out of contention in India's T20 team.
Bengal secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Delhi in their Ranji Trophy Group C opener after bowling out the visitors for 277 in their second innings. Delhi captain Ayush Badoni top-scored with 85, but Bengal chased down the target of 89 comfortably. In another Group C match, Gujarat defeated Odisha by 10 wickets, powered by Siddharth Desai's five-wicket haul, while Jharkhand and Kerala played out a draw.
Former India fast bowler Parvinder Awana has been appointed as the chairman of the newly constituted BCCI junior selection committee. The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) also named Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel, and N. Arjun Yadav as members, with a fifth member to be announced soon. The committee members bring extensive experience from their playing careers and coaching roles at various levels.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Valsad police have apprehended three men in connection with the murder of Punjabi social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar. The arrests follow an earlier detention by Ahmedabad Crime Branch of an alleged shooter. The detained individuals were found in Vapi, Gujarat, and have been handed over to Punjab Police for further investigation into their roles, including reconnaissance.
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections soared by 23 per cent year-on-year to over Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October, marking the second-highest monthly mop-up ever, primarily driven by robust festive buying and strong domestic demand.
Gujarati folk singer Aditya Gadhvi has publicly distanced himself from an incident where non-Hindus and Muslims were asked to leave a high-end garba event in Ahmedabad during Navratri. The announcement was made from the stage by anchor-RJ Akash Trivedi, reportedly at the behest of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) volunteers. Gadhvi stated that the action was not his doing or message, emphasising that his stage is for music and devotion, and garba welcomes everyone with love and respect for Maa Durga.
Hardik Pandya's potential return to Gujarat Titans was reportedly rejected after he made his move conditional on being reinstated as captain, a demand the franchise, including current captain Shubman Gill, declined.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain self-styled godman Asaram's plea challenging the Gujarat High Court's order denying him bail in the 2013 Gandhinagar rape case. Asaram, who is currently on parole granted by the Rajasthan High Court in another rape case, had sought bail to visit his ailing wife. The court noted his parole status and will hear his appeal against conviction in the Jodhpur case after his surrender on November 17.
Two individuals have died and 19 others have been hospitalised in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district after consuming spurious liquor. Authorities have detained four bootleggers and are investigating the source of the duplicate Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) bottles, which are believed to have originated from Madhya Pradesh. Gujarat is a dry state where alcohol is banned.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray announced he deleted a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from his social media, citing a 'request' from the Mumbai Police Commissioner. This move follows legal notices issued to 24 'X' account holders who shared the same documentary. Thackeray also alleged that the Maharashtra government is handing over forest land to industrialist friends and plans to address a rally on this issue.
