Hyundai introduces the Bayon, a new SUV positioned between the popular Creta and Venue models, targeting the growing SUV market. Priced between Rs 10-18 lakh, the Bayon offers a CNG powertrain and a naturally aspirated petrol engine, distinguishing itself from its siblings. This review covers its design, interior features, driving experience, and market appeal, highlighting its technology-conscious approach.
Police in Jharkhand have booked a missionary school principal for allegedly raping a tribal woman, forcing an abortion, and threatening her. The accused is currently absconding. In a separate incident, a man and his father were booked in Chatra for the alleged rape of a Scheduled Caste woman and casteist slurs, linked to a loan dispute.
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal. This win propelled Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League, marking their first league triumph at Anfield in 14 years and leaving Liverpool in fifth place.
Excise officials in Palghar district, Maharashtra, seized foreign liquor valued at Rs 6.07 lakh. The consignment, intended for sale exclusively in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, was found concealed in a secret compartment of a pickup truck on Saturday. The driver has been charged under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. While refusing to halt its theatrical screening, the court ordered the filmmakers to add a disclaimer and furnish a bank guarantee of Rs 2 crore, noting the film commercially exploited Ganguly's identity.
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.
Indian tennis icons Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi have been elected to the All India Tennis Association (AITA) General Body as sportspersons of outstanding merit, marking a significant step towards greater athlete representation in the national federation's administration.
Marc Marquez heads to Qatar with an opportunity to equal Giacomo Agostini's eight-title record, but security concerns over the regional conflict have overshadowed the MotoGP championship battle.
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.
A wanted criminal, Aman Tyagi, carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, was killed in an encounter with Noida Police on Saturday night. Two police personnel were injured in the exchange of fire. Tyagi had over 20 criminal cases registered against him.
Indian shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Tanvi Sharma have made a strong start at the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament, both advancing to the women's singles second round on Wednesday. While Kharb defeated Rachel Chan, Sharma overcame Manami Suizu. However, HS Prannoy and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv and Maneesha faced early exits.
A 52-year-old man in Fort Kochi was arrested for allegedly murdering his 78-year-old mother after she refused to give him money to buy liquor. The accused, Kannan, reportedly frequently assaulted his mother for alcohol money and also had a dispute over an LPG cylinder.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs successfully made the cut at the 2026 Aramco China Championship, finishing 36 holes at 1-under par. She shot a 72 on Friday, securing her place for the weekend action. China's Liqi Zeng leads the tournament at 12-under par, with several players tied for second.
Rookie Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar discusses his resurgence in New Zealand after a challenging West Indies series, crediting team support and learning from setbacks for his improved performance. He highlights the guidance from coaches and senior players, and his focus on continuous improvement for future goals like the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Six individuals have been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a Rs 70 lakh robbery that occurred near the Gulabi Bagh underpass on October 24. The mastermind, Mantu Yadav, a former cleaner familiar with cash movements in Kucha Mahajani, allegedly planned the crime. Police conducted raids across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Bihar, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash and identifying two more suspects.
Indian endurance athlete Kavita Chand sets a historic record on Mount Kilimanjaro, completing the Uhuru Peak round trip in 22h 36m via the Mweka route.
New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner backs his team to bounce back against India in the second ODI, insisting the hosts have the quality to level the three-match series.
Fifteen-year-old shuttler Tanvi Patri has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the Youth Olympic Games badminton final, assuring India of its first medal in the discipline.
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.
Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale became the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final, achieving this feat at the Chennai Open. They overcame injuries, illness, and tough opponents in the semifinals, expressing immense joy and pride in their historic achievement on home soil.
FC Andorra Goalkeeper Jess Owono Facing Involuntary Manslaughter Investigation Following Death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel on Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war in Iran largely contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections due to rising gasoline prices. However, Trump remained defiant, stating he would undertake the action again as it was the "only answer" in the long term to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He also dismissed suggestions of replacing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
A 39-year-old man in Rajasthan's Karauli district was arrested for allegedly killing his eight-month-old daughter and then falsely accusing his nephews and their wives of the murder to settle a family dispute. The investigation revealed he killed the child during an argument with his wife.
A BMW inspection of the Mini Cooper involved in a fatal accident near Kochi last month confirmed the car was travelling at 162 kmph five seconds before impact. The driver, Suhail, applied brakes one second prior, with the speed at 144 kmph. Police findings of overspeeding, based on CCTV, are now scientifically supported by the BMW crash data analysis.
A Fast Track Court in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, has sentenced Dawood Ahmad to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl in a 2016 case. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000. The case involved a 12-year-old victim who was sexually assaulted and threatened, subsequently giving birth to a child.
The Odisha High Court has issued an interim order staying the Hockey India elections, originally scheduled for December 5, and a show-cause notice issued to Hockey Odisha. This decision follows a writ petition challenging the national federation's actions, which include proposing reclassification of Hockey Odisha due to alleged non-compliance with bye-laws. The court's intervention highlights an ongoing power struggle between Hockey India's president and secretary general, further complicated by the Odisha government's significant sponsorship of Indian hockey.
An Indian defence engineering company, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, has partnered with US-based BroadPak Corporation to accelerate the development of advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities in India. This collaboration aims to establish a facility for heterogeneous integration and 3D packaging, focusing on critical technologies for AI, high-performance computing, and defence applications.
District and sessions courts across several Maharashtra cities, including Pune, Thane, Hingoli, Beed, and Nanded, received email threats of bomb blasts on Monday. This led to evacuations and extensive searches by police and bomb disposal squads. All threats were later declared hoaxes, and investigations are underway to trace the source of these emails.
Police in Rajkot, Gujarat, booked 38 individuals, including 35 male guests and three hotel staffers, for suspected liquor consumption following a raid on a birthday party at a local hotel on Saturday night. The raid, conducted by the Local Crime Branch, led to the seizure of Indian Made Foreign Liquor bottles, highlighting Gujarat's strict prohibition laws.
A new study reveals that volunteer dog-handler teams can be effectively trained to detect invasive alien plant species with high accuracy, offering a promising and cost-effective method for early detection and control of these biodiversity threats.
Two suspected thieves, Shamim and Shahzad, sustained gunshot wounds during a police encounter in Dehradun after fleeing a routine check and firing at officers. They were wanted for recent burglaries, and police recovered weapons and a motorcycle with a fake number plate.
FC Bengaluru United secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Mohammedan SC in the Indian Football League, with substitute Akshunna Tyagi scoring a stoppage-time winner on Friday. Bengaluru initially led by two goals, but Mohammedan fought back to level the score before Tyagi's late header sealed their first-ever IFL win.
Meghalaya is making significant progress in its preparations for the 39th National Games next year, according to Sunaina Kumari, chairperson of the Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC). Following a four-day inspection, the GTCC expressed satisfaction with infrastructure development and inter-departmental coordination for the event, which proposes to host 39 sporting disciplines across Shillong, Jowai, and Tura.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cocaine trafficking network operating in Delhi-NCR, leading to the arrest of four individuals, including a Ghanaian national. The network allegedly supplied drugs to youths in pubs and bars across South Delhi and Gurugram. Further investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
A 67-year-old advocate, Gayadeen Ahirwar, was kidnapped from Jalaun and later found murdered in Kanpur's Sachendi area. Police suspect a land-related dispute as the motive and have detained three suspects, with investigations ongoing to recover evidence.
A Mumbai sessions court denied anticipatory bail to alleged gangster Kumar Krushna Pillai, currently residing in Hong Kong, in a 2007 murder and attempt to murder case, citing the gravity of accusations and the need for custodial interrogation.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in straight games against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt. Sindhu displayed superior control and stroke-play, winning 21-12, 21-14 in the final, earning 9200 ranking points and staying on track for the season-ending World Tour Finals.
Police in Lohardaga, Jharkhand, arrested eight inter-district drug peddlers and seized 98 grams of brown sugar worth Rs 20 lakh. The arrests were made during a raid on an under-construction house, and an SUV was also confiscated. An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act.
A dispute over a tractor-trolley brushing against a young man escalated into a violent clash between two groups in Kheda Hatana village, Baghpat district, on Saturday. The incident involved stone-throwing and gunfire, resulting in seven injuries, including one gunshot wound. Police have registered a case and deployed personnel to the village.
Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have busted an alleged prostitution racket, arresting two individuals and rescuing a 21-year-old woman. The operation involved a decoy customer, leading to a raid where the victim revealed she was forced into the illegal activity. A case has been registered under relevant laws.
