Sonia Gandhi's poignant new memoir offers an intimate and emotional look into the immediate aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination and Rajiv Gandhi's reluctant ascent to the prime ministership.
The Congress party has called for the scrapping of the Agnipath scheme, claiming it has weakened national security and led to a shortage of soldiers. This demand follows the government's recent decision to extend Agniveers' tenure by two years and offer permanent recruitment to some. The Congress also seeks retrospective benefits for regularised Agniveers and criticises the scheme's impact on soldiers' welfare, citing reported suicides and discrimination.
Manchester United slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea for their ninth straight game without a win, leaving Michael Carrick under mounting pressure and the club near relegation danger.
India all-rounder Prema Rawat has set a new world record for the fastest half-century in women's T20 cricket, achieving the milestone in just 14 balls during a Senior Women's T20 Trophy match in Pune.
The Uttar Pradesh STF has arrested Firoz Musarrat Khan, an alleged interstate wildlife smuggler, in Lucknow and seized seven protected falcons worth Rs 1.4 crore. Khan's gang reportedly sourced protected birds and animals from UP forests, smuggling them to international markets via Mumbai. An FIR has been registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Two individuals have been arrested and a minor detained in connection with the murder of a man in Nanded district, Maharashtra. The victim, Siddharth alias Dheeraj Vaijnath Thorat, was stabbed to death on October 28 following an argument with three persons on a motorcycle.
Lorenzo Musetti stunned newly crowned world number one Alexander Zverev 7-6(5), 6-2 at the Paris Masters, spoiling the German's first match following his rise to the rankings summit.
Mitchell Starc has returned to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings after his stellar performance against South Africa. India's Shreyas Iyer also made significant gains, moving to seventh among T20I batters following India's series win over New Zealand. The latest ICC rankings update reflects shifts across Test, ODI, and T20I formats, with several players making notable progress.
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 Board of Control for Cricket in India has opened applications for the roles of fielding coach for the women's national team and head physiotherapist for the men's national team. The deadline for submissions is November 16, with specific experience and responsibilities outlined for each position.
The Indian Navy successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel, Azini, and its 20 crew members from pirates off the coast of Somalia in a 48-hour operation. The mission, involving marine commandos and an IAF C-17 aircraft, prevented the vessel from being used as a 'mother ship' for further attacks, reinforcing India's commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
A case has been registered against Sushil Karad, son of controversial politician Walmik Karad, and two others for allegedly molesting a woman, assaulting her family, and seizing their property in Beed. The FIR was filed by Solapur police following a High Court order, after local police initially failed to register the complaint.
A Thane court has sentenced Pravin Santosh Mukane to eight years' rigorous imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in a 2018 assault case. Another accused, Satyawan Balkrishna Waghe, was acquitted. The incident involved a dispute where the victim was hit on the head with a wooden rod and later died.
India voted against a Pakistan-sponsored UN resolution on conventional arms control at regional and sub-regional levels, reiterating its long-held position that arms control is a global issue. Despite Israel also opposing the resolution, India firmly dismissed any suggestion of diplomatic coordination, emphasizing its decision was based on national considerations.
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has launched a probe after seizing Rs 36,500 from a document writer's agent, suspected to be bribe money, during a surprise inspection at the Edakkara sub-registrar office in Malappuram. An additional Rs 2,000 in unaccounted cash was also recovered from employees. A preliminary inquiry is underway to determine if a case should be registered.
The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota has agreed to his postmortem and cremation, ending a 22-day agitation in Mansa. This follows an agreement with the Punjab government, which includes Rs 2 crore compensation, a job for his wife, release of protesters, and withdrawal of cases. The government also agreed to a CBI probe into Jhota's murder.
New investors should avoid a lumpsum investment after last year's big rally. Limit gold to 5 to 10 per cent of the portfolio and hold for 5 to 10 years.
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.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled an interstate drug trafficking network, seizing 3.01 kg of amphetamine valued at Rs 2.4 crore. Two bus passengers were arrested in Nagpur district after DRI officials intercepted a Bengaluru-bound bus from Delhi.
Jabalpur Police and Uttar Pradesh Narcotics Wing jointly seized 871 kg of ganja, valued at Rs 4.35 crore, from a container truck in Jabalpur. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the drug bust, which involved a consignment being transported from Odisha to Maihar.
A 38-year-old Ivory Coast national, Abou Tarore, has been arrested in Gurugram with 4.86 grams of cocaine. He was apprehended near the Sector 17/18 turn and also had a scooter. Tarore, who entered India on a tourist visa in 2021, intended to sell the cocaine and faces charges under the NDPS Act. He reportedly has a previous NDPS case in Ambala.
Barcelona secured an emphatic 6-1 home win over Alaves in LaLiga, with goals from Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, and Anthony Gordon, as they responded strongly to recent losses against Real Madrid and Paris St Germain. The victory puts Barca at the top of LaLiga with 30 points.
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill and star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma met New Zealand rugby legend Keven Mealamu before the first ODI against New Zealand, receiving personalised jerseys from the All Blacks great.
As Virat Kohli turns 38 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, he continues to add to a legacy built on consistency, intensity, and an extraordinary appetite for runs.
After five days of search to find eight trekkers missing on the Kedartal route in Uttarakhand, rescuers Tuesday recovered bodies of two persons buried in avalanche, officials said.
A class 9 student in Tumakuru, Karnataka, died by suicide. Her mother alleges the girl was sexually and mentally harassed by a school teacher, who sent obscene messages. The mother had informed the school management, but no immediate action was taken. A case has been registered against the teacher, principal, and school management under POCSO and for abetment of suicide, and the teacher has been arrested.
A 70-year-old man from Bhiwandi was defrauded of Rs 1.29 crore by cyber criminals who lured him with promises of high returns on share investments through a WhatsApp group and a fake trading app. He lost his money after being unable to withdraw funds and being asked for more deposits, leading him to file a police complaint.
Johnny Depp has hinted at a potential return to his beloved role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, driven by a desire to conclude the franchise on a high note.
Thirty-six Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Assam's Dhubri district on Friday for allegedly entering India without valid documents. The arrests followed a tip-off about potential mass transit of infiltrators via a river route.
The candidate list for the election of eight Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs) for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) polls has been trimmed to 23 from 27 after scrutiny. IOA president PT Usha and several Olympic medallists are among those still in the fray, while some prominent names like Sardar Singh missed out. The elected SOMs will participate in the IOA General Assembly and vote in the December 5 Executive Council polls.
World number one Elena Rybakina and American Coco Gauff have been drawn in Group One for the WTA Finals, while second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka will face third-ranked Mirra Andreeva in Group Two at the season-ending championship.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the third India A vs New Zealand A red-ball fixture as a precautionary measure due to a side strain, raising concerns about his participation in the first Test against New Zealand starting November 19.
Mumbai police arrested two individuals in Andheri East with 1.896 kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis valued at Rs 66.36 lakh. The arrests followed a tip-off, leading to a trap near an industrial estate. The accused, from Satara district, have been booked under the NDPS Act, and an investigation into their supply network is ongoing.
Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become ODI cricket's highest run-scorer in chases with 8,741 runs, while equalling Ricky Ponting and breaching 13,000 runs at number three.
Uttar Pradesh Police successfully rescued 453 Nepalese citizens from an international fraud syndicate operating in Kushinagar. The syndicate lured victims with false promises of jobs, higher education, and lucrative earnings. Ten members of the gang were arrested, and the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi expressed its appreciation for the UP Police's swift action.
A head clerk of Ayroor Grama Panchayat in Kerala was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe from a fish trader. The clerk had demanded money to avoid penalising the trader for operating an unlicensed business, despite the trader's pending licence transfer application.
As many as 15,000-20,000 frontline retail jobs have reportedly been rationalised, with further cuts feared.
Fakhar Zaman's 127 and Arafat Minhas' half-century powered Pakistan to a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka, ending their 18-year wait for an ODI tri-series title.
Nayanthara's divine powers cannot save Mookuthi Amman 2 from its screenplay that feels as outdated as its idea of comedy.
Sonia Gandhi's new book reveals her deep internal conflict and reluctance to enter politics after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. Despite her children's fierce opposition, she found guidance in the Bhagavad Gita, which helped her overcome her doubts and embrace her duty towards the Congress party amidst its challenging times in the late 1990s.
