The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has taken significant action in a case involving the alleged illegal sale of foreign liquor and tax evasion amounting to over Rs 10 crore. Raids were conducted across Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Punjab, leading to seizures of cash and crucial documents. The investigation targets a syndicate accused of misusing bond-to-bond transfer systems to sell imported liquor without paying applicable duties, primarily through 'The Theka' in Gurugram.
Only one body has been recovered so far, and efforts were underway to trace the remaining six.
The Delhi Golf Club is set to host the star-studded DP World India Championship from October 15 to 18, featuring top golfers like Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and other Major winners. The USD 4 million event, held at the historic venue, aims to boost golf's profile in India and offer young Indian players a chance to learn from the best.
Australia A defeated India A by 69 runs in the second one-day match in Puducherry, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Aggressive half-centuries from Josh Philippe and Sam Konstas, along with crucial wickets from pacer Spencer Johnson, led Australia A to victory, while India A's top order struggled.
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Wasim Jaffer says India missed Rinku Singh's finishing prowess against West Indies, while cautioning against expecting Naman Dhir to bowl four overs and stressing his batting value.
Mumbai's Anish Bhujle and Muradabad's Vikas Mahajan clinched the Category A and B titles respectively at the 16th BMW Golf Cup 2026 national final in Gurugram. They will now represent India at the BMW Golf Cup World Final in South Africa in March next year, competing against leading amateur golfers from participating nations. The national final featured 40 top amateur golfers selected from 2,300 participants this season.
Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) president Prashant Sutar has announced his candidature for the All India Tennis Association (AITA) vice-president's post, setting up a direct contest against tennis legend Leander Paes in the upcoming November 27 elections. Sutar emphasizes his vision for Indian tennis administration over individual stature.
Bengal's unbeaten Ranji Trophy run is under threat after a challenging third day against Maharashtra. Despite Mohammed Shami's efforts, a crucial last-wicket stand by Tanay Sanghvi and Pradeep Dadhe gave Maharashtra a significant lead. Bengal's top order collapsed in their second innings, leaving them struggling with a slender one-run lead and six wickets remaining, setting up a tense final day.
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 Union finance ministry has constituted a high-level committee, chaired by former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel, to recommend structural, regulatory, and legislative reforms for India's banking sector, aiming to make banks globally competitive and support the financing needs of a developed economy.
Jio Platforms Ltd's initial public offering (IPO), anticipated to be India's largest, is scheduled to open for subscription on October 21 and close on October 23, with reservations for employees and Reliance Industries Ltd shareholders.
The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested Visarjan, a 51-year-old proclaimed offender, eight years after a case was registered against him. He is accused of cheating around 531 investors of Rs 3.23 crore through an unauthorised Ponzi scheme that promised attractive returns.
An expatriate businessman, Abdul Rafeeq, has been arrested in a controversial POCSO case in Kerala after the High Court upheld the cancellation of his bail. His arrest led to jubilant celebrations and demands for justice from local residents in Maniyoor, who had previously protested alleged police inaction and Rafeeq's initial bail.
Elon Musk questioned if Mukesh Ambani is India's "real boss" amidst Starlink's licensing issues, drawing a cryptic response from Rahul Gandhi. The Indian government clarified that security assessments are pending for all satcom licensees, not just Starlink, and the delay is due to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Barricades around Delhi's Jantar Mantar have been removed following its denotification as an authorised protest site. This decision, based on recommendations from a Home Ministry committee, was communicated to the Supreme Court by Delhi Police, citing concerns over public safety, traffic, and security. Three alternative protest venues have been designated.
Russia has expressed gratitude for India's readiness to contribute to resolving the Ukraine conflict, while Ukraine's Foreign Minister praised India's ceasefire proposal as the "broadest" among those received. President Putin also acknowledged Prime Minister Modi's "very good ideas" for a mutual settlement, highlighting India's intensified diplomatic efforts focusing on Black Sea safety, grain exports, and energy supplies.
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.
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Keemo Paul's exceptional five-wicket haul led the West Indies to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20 International in Hyderabad. This win, built on Shai Hope's unbeaten century, levels the five-match series at 2-2, setting up a decider in Bengaluru. India's chase, despite a strong start from Sanju Samson, faltered against Paul's decisive bowling.
India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule addressed the limited opportunities for Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, stating they understand the team's preferred combination. Despite a heavy defeat in the fourth T20I, Bahutule highlighted the spinners' readiness and the team's attacking approach, while also discussing challenges at Eden Park and the potential for changes in the next game.
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Indian-Americans have achieved significant victories in state legislative races across the US midterm elections, with several individuals securing key positions and making history in various states like Michigan, Arizona, Illinois, and Texas, further solidifying their growing political influence.
'Once this entire AI and tech driven euphoria in the Western markets sees a correction there will be a re-evaluation of the Indian equity market and inflows will resume.'
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has pledged personal funds, ranging from Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore, to Indian entrepreneurs developing their own artificial intelligence models. This initiative aims to foster indigenous AI capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign models, echoing Sharma's past success in mobile payments.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear petitions challenging Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. This provision grants blanket immunity from civil and criminal prosecution to current and former CECs and ECs for actions taken in their official capacity. Petitioners argue this immunity is unconstitutional and broader than that afforded to other high-ranking officials, potentially undermining accountability.
Pune has been confirmed as the host city for the 2032 UCI Road World Championships, a decision that the Cycling Federation of India believes will significantly enhance the country's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games and change global perceptions of India as a sporting host.
Tokyo Paralympic champion shuttler Pramod Bhagat has urged authorities to take action against former head coach Gaurav Khanna. The controversy stems from Khanna's public prediction of India's medal tally before the finals at the recently concluded Asian Para Games, which Bhagat deemed unprofessional and unethical, causing undue pressure on athletes.
An international friendly football match between India and Uruguay in Kolkata was halted for 34 minutes due to lightning and thunder. The score was 1-1 when play was suspended, with Anirudh Thapa scoring for India and Darwin Nunez for Uruguay.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has rejected the INDIA bloc leaders' request for a meeting to submit a representation over alleged electoral irregularities, stating that they should approach the court by filing a petition as the matter is already sub judice.
AICC general secretary K C Venugopal announced that the INDIA bloc will stage a major protest in Delhi on Monday to protect voting rights, following meetings with the President and a planned meeting with the Chief Justice of India. He accused PM Modi and Amit Shah of attempting to protect Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and criticised the Centre for denying an AIIMS facility to Keralam despite past assurances. Venugopal affirmed the bloc's commitment to ensuring free and fair elections and expressed hope for AIIMS if they come to power.
Veteran India defender Amit Rohidas has refuted recent reports suggesting his retirement after the Asian Champions Trophy, stating he intends to continue playing as long as his form and fitness allow. He emphasised focusing on current tournaments and consistent performance rather than looking too far ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
India's teenage tennis stars Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Vaishnavi Adkar achieved their maiden WTA Tour-level victories at the Chennai Open on Tuesday. Maaya upset world number 115 Katarzyna Kawa in a thrilling three-set match, while Vaishnavi fought back from a deficit to defeat Britain's Jodie Burrage. These wins mark a significant milestone for the young Indian players.
India's Para Asian Games contingent received a formal send-off in New Delhi, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launching the new Team India jersey. Prominent para-athletes, including flag bearer Pramod Bhagat, attended the ceremony. Mandaviya encouraged the athletes to win medals, assuring them of government support. Head coach Satyanarayana expressed confidence in medal prospects despite a reduced quota, while athletes like Suvarna Raj and Pramod Bhagat voiced their determination to secure medals.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has identified flight crew's failure to follow instructions and misinterpretation of communication as probable causes for an Air India Express runway incursion at Goa's Dabolim airport in April, when a Navy fighter jet was taking off. The report also highlights contributory factors and makes several safety recommendations for Air India Express, AAI, and INS HANSA.
India's U15 football team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Afghanistan in the quarter-finals for positions 81 to 88 in the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival. Despite creating early opportunities, India conceded two goals before Nibas Meetei Wahengbam scored to reduce the deficit. The Blue Colts were unable to find an equaliser and will now face Kazakhstan in the semi-finals for positions 85 to 88.
The opening day of the WTA 250 Chennai Open was completely washed out on Monday due to persistent heavy rain, exacerbated by an active northeast monsoon and a cyclonic weather system over the Bay of Bengal. Organisers have rescheduled all 16 first-round singles matches for Tuesday, with play set to begin at 11 am, as they grapple with the challenging weather conditions that also affected last year's event.
Pragya Misra, OpenAI's head of public policy and strategy for India, stated that the next phase of AI will concentrate on driving measurable outcomes rather than mere experiments. She highlighted examples like Cars24 using AI for customer retention and a healthcare company building its CRM with OpenAI's Codex, demonstrating AI's tangible business impact and cost-saving potential. OpenAI aims for artificial general intelligence (AGI) to benefit all humanity by making AI accessible and addressing enterprise concerns like data residency.
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The 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship is set to commence in Jhansi from Saturday, featuring 29 teams across three divisions. The tournament will run until October 21, with Punjab as the defending champions. The article details the pool compositions for Division 'A', 'B', and 'C', along with the knockout stage schedule.
