Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the Andhra coast early on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction including uprooted trees, damaged roads, and power outages. Two individuals died from electrocution in separate incidents. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to expedite restoration efforts and provide aid to affected areas, while heavy rainfall is expected to continue.
Konsam Sanathoi Singh scored in the final minute of injury time to give Punjab FC a dramatic 3-2 victory over Churchill Brothers in an Indian Super League match. Raphael Messi Bouli and Alfred Planas Moya also scored for Punjab, while Sebastian Gutierrez netted twice for Churchill Brothers.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position for the US Grand Prix, putting him in a strong position to become Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953, if results align on Sunday.
Author Amit Prasad's new book, 'Your AI Upgrade', shifts the focus of artificial intelligence from task completion to enhancing learning, critical thinking, and decision-making. Launched recently in New Delhi, the book aims to help individuals use AI as a learning partner to build capabilities and strengthen independent thought. It also addresses the limitations and ethical considerations of AI.
Police have registered a fresh case after posters were allegedly pasted and black ink used to write on walls at Shivaji Stadium Metro station on the Airport Express Line on October 24. This incident follows a previous one on October 20 where posters questioning the Centre's performance were found inside an Airport Express Line train. Investigations are ongoing.
Nitish Kumar Reddy's crucial late burst with the bat and an important wicket with the ball helped India secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand, moving them 2-0 ahead in the five-match T20I series and strengthening his credentials as a pace-bowling all-rounder.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old opener, bludgeoned 45 runs off just 19 balls in the 3rd T20I against New Zealand, setting up India's six-wicket victory and sealing the series 3-0 with two matches remaining.
Suspended Boxing Federation of India (BFI) secretary general Pramod Kumar has requested World Boxing, IOA, and the Sports Ministry to send observers for a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 28. BFI president Ajay Singh has declared the SGM "illegal and unconstitutional," warning of disciplinary action against attendees. The meeting aims to pass a no-confidence motion against Singh, amidst a deepening power struggle where both officials have suspended each other.
Indian cricketers, including Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur, participated in the inaugural MLBx Mumbai 3-on-3 baseball event, teaming up with former MLB stars like Nick Swisher and Jake Arrieta to promote the sport in India.
Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused Chief Minister VD Satheesan of "selective secularism" following the arrest of a YouTuber for allegedly making communal remarks about a Fort Kochi cafe. Chandrasekhar questioned the ruling Congress and CPI(M)'s political culture, which he claims disrespects religious sentiments, while other leaders like Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and MP Hibi Eden condemned the communal remarks and defended Kerala's secular fabric and tourism.
Haryana's Nishchay set a new national record in the U18 discus throw at the 41st National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on Monday, winning gold with a throw of 66.75m and surpassing the previous record set in 2010.
Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has clinched a historic fourth term as Brazil's president, navigating a contentious election against Flavio Bolsonaro who refuses to concede.
Bangladesh has launched a diplomatic inquiry, seeking comprehensive details from Saudi Arabia regarding the recent execution of two Bangladeshi citizens in Makkah.
Musheer Khan delivered a century with the bat and two crucial wickets with the ball, helping Mumbai establish a strong position against Haryana in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash.
Nitish Kumar Reddy opens up on managing workload and staying injury-free after helping India beat New Zealand in a thrilling second T20I.
Daniil Medvedev fought back to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili in three sets, defend his Almaty Open title, claim his fourth trophy of 2026 and boost ATP Finals qualification hopes.
Sonbhadra police have arrested three individuals in connection with suspicious transactions worth Rs 2.37 crore linked to the Satya Sanatan Trust's bank account. The arrests followed 35 complaints received on the national cybercrime reporting portal, with an ongoing investigation into the roles of those involved.
A businessman in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, organised a mass wedding for 101 underprivileged Hindu and Muslim couples, providing not only the ceremony but also household items. Inspired by his lack of a sister, Vinay Agarwal's initiative has grown significantly since 2018, offering crucial support to families struggling with wedding expenses.
A 23-year-old man, Devendra Chopde, allegedly murdered his uncle Tryambak Chopde and aunt Mangal in Wadad village, Hingoli district, Maharashtra. The double murder stemmed from a long-standing dispute between the families over a common well and passage. Devendra later surrendered to police.
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, convicted in the sensational blue drum murder case, have appealed their death sentence in the Allahabad High Court. They argue the trial court's verdict, based on circumstantial evidence, was illegal and arbitrary, citing lack of concrete proof and procedural lapses. The High Court is expected to hear the matter next week.
Marchers would walk four or five abreast through one side of the main Mahatma Gandhi Road, holding red or white banners that stretched from one end to the other, shouting slogans, calling upon passers by, including employees watching from the offices that line the road, to join (Dekhta kya/Shaamil ho), recalls Jyoti Punwani.
India U15 head coach Bibiano Fernandes has called on his players to learn from their group stage campaign at the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival as they prepare to face Honduras in the second phase. The Blue Colts finished third in Group K and will now compete in Tier C, with Fernandes stressing the importance of continuous development.
Two-thirds of India's 160 airports, approximately 120, have very low utilisation rates, with only 40 operating at 70-80 per cent capacity.
Amitabh Bachchan upheld his cherished Sunday darshan tradition, greeting a massive crowd of fans outside his residence, amidst significantly heightened security following a recent bomb threat email.
Two men accused in separate murder and rape-murder cases were killed in alleged gunfights with law enforcers in West Bengal on Tuesday. Both incidents occurred during crime-scene reconstruction after the accused purportedly snatched firearms from officers and opened fire. The cases involved the rape and murder of a 17-year-old schoolgirl and the killing of a BJP worker, both of which had triggered public outrage.
The Congress has initiated seat-sharing discussions with the Samajwadi Party for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, proposing a list of over 175 seats. While the Congress aims for a significant share, buoyed by its performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the Samajwadi Party emphasises winnability as the sole criterion. The alliance seeks to collectively challenge the BJP in the state.
Indigenous communities fear that a large reservoir could submerge ancestral land and settlements, disrupt traditional livelihoods and damage forests, wildlife habitats and river ecosystems in a seismically active Himalayan region.
India is sending a 17-member contingent, led by table tennis player Syndrela Das and swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, to the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The team will compete in 11 sports, with athletes like Sarthak Arya viewing the event as a crucial stepping stone for future Olympic aspirations. IOA president P T Usha highlighted the Games' importance for developing future Indian champions.
Tottenham Hotspur secured a rare 2-0 Premier League victory over fourth-placed Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with goals from an own goal by Mike Penders and a late strike by Mathys Tel, while Chelsea's Cole Palmer was sent off.
Delhi Police seized 2,375 kg of green firecrackers from an illegal godown in Haiderpur village, northwest Delhi. Two individuals, Rohan Gaba and Bhavya Jaggi, were booked for unauthorised storage as they lacked valid licences, despite intending to sell the crackers after obtaining one.
A man identified as Shakti Singh alias Bhura was brutally murdered in Ludhiana on Saturday by a group of assailants who attacked him with sharp-edged weapons, severed his hand, and delivered it to a grocery shop owner for his family. Singh, who had a history of criminal cases, succumbed to his injuries. Police have arrested the main accused, Gurmit Singh C D, and suspect the murder is a result of a long-standing feud, with investigations ongoing.
'The universe has brought Salman and me together.'
A woman and her elder daughter died in Hubballi, Karnataka, on Saturday after the mother allegedly administered poison to her three children and consumed it herself, reportedly due to immense pressure from lenders over loan repayment. Two other daughters are receiving treatment.
Massive nationwide protests in France over the rising cost of living and underfunded public services turned violent, with nearly 1,000 people arrested and key urban centres hit by tear gas and clashes.
Indian physicist Professor Ashoke Sen has been awarded the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal for 2026, making him the first Indian to receive this honour. Recognised for his groundbreaking work in string theory, including S-duality and black hole entropy, Sen delivered the memorial lecture at Stockholm University. He has previously received numerous accolades such as the Breakthrough Prize, Dirac Medal, and Padma Bhushan.
New Zealand has announced several squad changes for the ongoing T20I series against India, with key pacers Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry managing niggles and workload. The adjustments aim to balance player fitness with a busy summer schedule, bringing in new players like Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson while others like Kyle Jamieson will play domestic cricket before rejoining the national team.
Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded significantly after a four-day losing streak, driven by value buying and strong performance in metal, telecommunication, and healthcare sectors.
Manoj Bajpayee has the fluctuating mood graph of his character down pat whether hustling away his quick-witted energy in good faith or greed. It's a tricky terrain but few understand balance like this man, observes Sukanya Verma.
A report in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monthly bulletin suggests that satellite-based night-time lights data and Google search trends can significantly improve quarterly economic growth estimates for Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, reducing errors by up to 62 per cent.
Growth in India's currency in circulation (CiC) has reached a five-year high, primarily due to deposits under the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), scheme, leading to a robust increase in reserve money, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) 'State of the Economy' report.
