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.
Vidarbha secured an innings and 20 runs victory over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, with Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade taking five wickets each. This win propelled Vidarbha to the top of the Group A points table. Other matches saw Goa win with a bonus point, while Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir were set to gain points on first-innings leads.
After making history as the first Indian male judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold, Harsh Singh is now focused on securing a medal at the upcoming Asian Games.
A 24-year-old man, Harsh, was fatally stabbed in Sultanpuri, Delhi, in an alleged revenge attack. He managed to drag himself to his front door before collapsing and later died. His companion, Jatin, was also injured. Police have arrested one accused, Deepak, and are searching for others. Preliminary investigations suggest the attack was retaliation for an earlier clash between the groups.
India's Harsh Singh secured a historic gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first male Indian judoka to achieve this feat. He defeated Australia's experienced Olympian Joshua Katz in the men's -60kg final with a decisive waza-ari, marking the biggest triumph of his young career.
A 24-year-old alleged associate of the Mohit alias Baba gang, Harsh alias Nitish Thakur, has been arrested in New Delhi. He was apprehended on October 23 with a country-made pistol and was wanted in connection with an FIR from May 12 in Jahangirpuri. Thakur is believed to have supplied a pistol to gang leader Mohit Baba, who was arrested earlier.
Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey's impressive four-wicket haul helped Vidarbha secure an innings and 27-run victory over Goa in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, consolidating their top position.
India A has announced a 15-member squad for the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, featuring Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Tilak Varma will captain the side, with Rajat Patidar as his deputy. The tournament runs from November 19 to 29, with India A placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal, and UAE.
The last absconding resident doctor, Nirali Vasave, has been arrested in connection with the suicide of first-year postgraduate student Harsh Pandya at Government Medical College, Surat. Pandya allegedly faced severe ragging and harassment from four senior resident doctors, leading to his death on August 9. The case is registered under abetment of suicide and the SC/ST Act.
A father and son have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar for allegedly attacking an MCD employee with a sharp object. The assault stemmed from a monetary dispute involving Rs 3,500, which the father had given to the employee's co-worker to secure a job for his son.
A court in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment for cow slaughter, citing Hindu scriptures like the Manusmriti and Vedas to emphasise the religious significance of cows and their role in material prosperity and dharma.
Indian wrestler Lalit staged a remarkable comeback to stay in contention for a medal in the 55kg category at the World Wrestling Championship in Astana. Despite trailing significantly, he secured a 9-7 victory. However, three other Indian Greco Roman wrestlers, Harsh, Lovepreet Singh, and Prince, were eliminated on the opening day.
Baroda, Vidarbha, and Uttar Pradesh registered significant victories in the second round of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C on Tuesday. Baroda secured a dominant 10-wicket win over Bihar, Vidarbha clinched a thrilling three-wicket victory against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh defeated Goa by 68 runs.
Delhi Police have arrested Sadiq Sheikh for allegedly cheating a taxi driver, Akhilesh Kumar, of Rs 2 lakh in a fake Saudi riyal exchange scam. The accused gained the driver's confidence through a smaller transaction before swapping his cash bag with one containing newspapers during a larger deal. Efforts are underway to apprehend his associates.
The BJP staged a protest march in Delhi, demanding an apology from the Congress and Rahul Gandhi for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The party accused the Congress of deliberately holding the INDIA bloc rally on November 1, the anniversary of the riots, thereby insulting the Sikh community's sentiments. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri described the 1984 violence as a "well-planned massacre" and a "genocide."
Indian judoka Harsh Tokas, inspired by Olympic champion Lasha Bekauri, is determined to win India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in judo at his debut in Glasgow, competing in the men's 81kg category.
Two men, Harsh and Ranjit, have been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly opening fire at the house of a retired Haryana Police sub-inspector, Sarjeet Bainsla, in the early hours of Thursday. The incident, captured on CCTV, caused damage to a windowpane and a wall, with the motive currently under investigation.
FC Goa and Bengaluru FC are set to clash in an Indian Super League match in Margao on Friday. Bengaluru FC, currently third in the standings, will aim to consolidate their position, while FC Goa, sixth, seeks to leverage home advantage after their recent win. The match promises an intense encounter with both teams looking to improve their league standing.
A clash erupted between UDF councillors and a woman assistant engineer in Paipra panchayat, Muvattupuzha, over the delayed processing of a school's fitness certificate renewal application. Cases have been registered against both parties, and an investigation is ongoing.
Tanush Kotian's seven-wicket haul and half-centuries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena helped Mumbai extend their lead to 311 runs against Railways on Day Three of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match. Kotian's performance secured a crucial first-innings lead, putting Mumbai in a strong position.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin criticised the Congress and the INDIA bloc's Delhi rally, accusing them of targeting constitutional institutions due to electoral frustration. He highlighted the irony of the protest coinciding with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots anniversary, urging Congress to apologise instead. Nabin also challenged Congress to establish internal democracy.
Pyre is a sad, fatalistic, slow-moving film, but with memorable moments that linger in the mind, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey has been named as the replacement for the injured Washington Sundar in India's squad for the third and final One Day International against England. Sundar sustained a right hamstring injury during the second ODI and will undergo recuperation. The series is currently level at 1-1, with India aiming for a victory.
India spin great R Ashwin shares his insights on the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan, expressing keen interest in Harsh Dubey's potential debut. He also discusses the roles of Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar in the spin attack and backs captain Shubman Gill to replicate his overseas batting success at home, attributing it to improved technique and leadership.
Ten key players, including previous season's most expensive buy Devank Dalal and Ashu Malik, have been retained by the five franchises of the Kabaddi Champions League for its second edition. This move aims to ensure continuity and build strong teams ahead of the October 17 auction where remaining positions will be filled.
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Sunday's shooting incident in Juhu has raised questions about the security risks faced by Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, whose predictable Sunday football routine and approachable nature with fans may have made him vulnerable to attack.
Perhaps we spend too much time planning how to become financially free and too little asking what we want to be free for, notes Harsh Roongta.
Saransh Jain's career-best 7/40 bowled Bihar out for 99 before Saksham Purohit's unbeaten 113 powered Madhya Pradesh to a 162-run lead, while Priyanshu Moliya and Nachiket Bhute impressed elsewhere.
Police in Surat have arrested two senior resident doctors, Dikshita Ghewaria and Hina Bhut, in connection with the suicide of first-year PG medical student Harsh Pandya. The doctors are accused of systemic harassment and ragging Pandya and nine other first-year students, leading to Pandya's death by suicide on August 9. Two other accused are still at large.
A Delhi court has acquitted a woman accused of abetting her husband's suicide in 2015, ruling that criminal liability under IPC Section 306 cannot be based solely on ordinary matrimonial discord. The court found no evidence that the wife instigated or intentionally aided her husband to take his life, despite allegations of quarrels and "mental torture."
The WTA 250 Chennai Open will conclude this year as India lost its slot to the Philippines. Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj revealed that the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association is now aiming to host three to four WTA 125 events in January-February 2028 to provide more opportunities for Indian players. The move was influenced by Chennai's monsoon season and the rise of a Filipino tennis star.
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.
'Pyre is a very small story about two people. But I hope that through their lives, we can see a much larger story -- of migration, ageing, loneliness, belonging and a changing India.'
India's spin department is in 'transition' and the team management is in the process of assessing a pool of young bowlers who can potentially graduate to a higher level, said spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule.
The Supreme Court stated it is not inclined to completely ban firecrackers but emphasised the need for authorities to implement existing orders on the ground to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The court highlighted that annual orders become a "mockery" without proper enforcement and urged serious action, public awareness campaigns, and on-ground officer presence. It also noted ongoing consultations regarding the use of Barium in firecrackers and discussed measures taken by the Delhi government and CAQM to tackle pollution, including curbs on vehicles and construction. The court reiterated its stance of finding a middle ground rather than a complete ban or round-the-clock fireworks.
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.
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.
Asian Games medallists Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal have withdrawn from the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Sujeet Kalkal, an Asian Games gold medallist, will lead the Indian contingent. The article also details the full Indian squads across men's freestyle, women's freestyle, and Greco-Roman categories, alongside a controversy regarding a selection bout.
Multiple borrowings and weak cash flows are causing repayment delays among gold loan borrowers.
