The Delhi High Court has ruled that the film "Doosra" prima facie violated cricketer Sourav Ganguly's personality rights. While refusing to halt the film's theatrical screening, the court ordered filmmakers to add disclaimers and furnish a Rs 2 crore bank guarantee as security. The court noted that the film commercially exploited Ganguly's identity without authorisation, extending beyond mere depiction of historical events.
The Indian women's squash team secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Iran in their final group-stage match at the Asian Games, topping Pool C and advancing to the quarter-finals where they will face Singapore.
Pacers Mukesh Kumar claimed a five-wicket haul, while Mohammed Siraj bagged four wickets but New Zealand A managed to grab a vital 78-run first innings lead courtesy of their lower order batters on Day 3 of the second unofficial Test.
Mohammed Shami retired from Test cricket after a 13-year career, finishing with 229 wickets in 64 matches, six five-wicket hauls and a legacy built on reverse swing.
Such is the depth of riches in Indian cricket that Shubman Gill, despite boasting of a good record in T20Is and IPL, finds himself out of contention in India's T20 team.
Mumbai Indians face a crucial decision regarding their captain for the upcoming IPL season, weighing options between veteran Rohit Sharma and young Tilak Varma, amidst a coaching staff overhaul and potential trade of Hardik Pandya.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 7-6(2) to reach his maiden Vienna Open final, extending his ATP 500 winning streak to 25 matches and ending Medvedev's seven-match run.
India's six-member golf contingent, led by silver medallist Aditi Ashok, is set to compete at the Asian Games. The team, comprising experienced professionals like Yuvraj Sandhu, Veer Ahlawat, and Diksha Dagar, aims to add to India's seven past golf medals. They face a strong international field, including PGA Tour stars like Tom Kim and Keita Nakajima, on a challenging course.
Indian badminton stars Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu face challenging draws in the individual competitions at the Asian Games, while defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have a more favourable path to the semifinals. The individual events follow India's men's team securing a bronze medal. Players will need to overcome tough opponents to secure individual medals.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed significantly higher, with the Sensex rallying 1,233 points and the Nifty climbing to 23,440.80. This surge was primarily fuelled by a sharp increase in Reliance Industries' share price following strong quarterly earnings and a notable decline in crude oil prices.
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), controlled by the Adani group, plans to unilaterally shift international flights to 14 destinations from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai airport if airlines do not voluntarily submit relocation plans. This move is part of MIAL's strategy to redevelop Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 due to safety concerns, aiming to temporarily shift 5 million passengers annually.
The CBI has registered an FIR against Chandra Proteco Limited and its directors for an alleged bank fraud of Rs 210.13 crore. The agency conducted searches in Prayagraj and is investigating the company for systematic financial manipulations and siphoning off funds from a consortium of six banks led by Indian Bank.
The Indian women's doubles sepaktakraw team experienced two defeats in Group B at the Asian Games, losing to South Korea and the Philippines. This follows the men's team's failure to reach the semifinals in their event.
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Indian boxers, including Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Commonwealth Games champions, face challenging draws at the Asian Games.
Virat Kohli's strategic anchor role at No. 3 in ODIs gives him a distinct advantage in accumulating centuries over aggressive Rohit Sharma.
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.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged people to join the opposition INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' march on November 1, aimed at saving democracy and protecting the Constitution. He assured participants not to fear police action. Other Congress leaders also highlighted alleged electoral irregularities and announced a "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking at the INDIA bloc's Ramlila Maidan rally, accused the BJP of forming governments on "stolen" mandates and alleged that Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were shielding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He called for PM Modi's removal to protect democracy.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has become the world's biggest billionaire wealth gainer, adding over USD 6 billion to his fortune in a single day, as shares of his flagship company surged following stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings.
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.
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.
Glimpses of the Indian Air Force's spectacular aerial display over the Ganga in Varanasi.
Australian captain Sophie Molineux was the costliest buy at the Women's Premier League auction, fetching Rs 1.1 crore from UP Warriorz. Other significant buys included Kiran Navgire for Delhi Capitals and Grace Harris for UP Warriorz. Several prominent players, including Saika Ishaque and Chamari Athapaththu, went unsold, while teams also focused on acquiring uncapped Indian and international talent. Team officials shared insights into their auction strategies.
Shillong Lajong FC secured a 1-0 victory over Mohammedan SC in their Indian Football League opener at Kalyani Stadium on Saturday. Substitute Nelson Rymbai scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute, following a dominant performance by Shillong Lajong who created numerous opportunities throughout the match.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League, temporarily moving to the top of the standings. After conceding an early goal to Alfred Planas Moya, Mohun Bagan equalised through Lee Erwin and took the lead with Dejan Drazic's goal before half-time. The hosts defended well in the second half to secure three points, handing Punjab their first defeat of the season.
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.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams successfully defended their Asian Games titles, securing a golden double with thrilling victories over Iran.
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha and several Olympic medallists are among 27 former athletes contesting for eight Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs) positions. These elected SOMs will become members of the IOA General Assembly and will be eligible to vote in the December 5 polls for the new Executive Council. The virtual election for SOMs is scheduled for November 9, with scrutiny of nominations on November 3 and the final list of candidates on November 7.
IndiGo is undertaking a comprehensive review of its long-standing policy against fuel hedging, particularly in light of rising jet fuel prices and its ambitious long-haul expansion plans. CEO Willie Walsh stated that while domestic competitors don't hedge, international expansion necessitates a re-evaluation to manage risk and provide stability against volatile fuel costs.
Vance was sceptical about the war against Iran and was the only figure in Trump's circle who refused to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election as prime minister, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
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.
Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary lost her pre-quarterfinal bout in the women's 51kg category at the Asian Games to Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova. Separately, Sumit was forced to concede his men's 70kg pre-quarterfinal due to a knee injury, despite leading.
'This narrative that we are going against China or that our government has pressured us to change the script or rewrite it...yeh sab bakwaas hai.'
India's top shooters are set to compete in the ISSF World Championship in Doha, aiming to overcome their recent Asian Games disappointment and secure crucial qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The championship offers 36 quota places, making it a vital event for India's Olympic aspirations and a test for its high-performance coaching programme.
Indian archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru defeated compatriot Sahil Jadhav in a close 149-148 contest at the Asian Games men's compound event, securing his spot in the quarterfinals. Both archers had previously overcome their initial opponents, with Thirumuru now set to face Chinese Taipei's Chieh-lun Chen.
FC Goa secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Sporting Club Delhi in an Indian Super League match in Margao. Juan Pena gave Delhi the lead in the second half, but Alex Vallejo scored a stoppage-time equaliser for Goa, denying Delhi their first win of the campaign.
India's Greco-Roman wrestlers, including Asian Games medallist Sunil Kumar, faced early defeats at the World Championships in Astana on Monday. Three wrestlers, Sunil Kumar, Sahil, and Sachin Sahrawat, were eliminated in their opening rounds, highlighting a disappointing performance from the Indian contingent.
An Indian captain and Israeli passengers on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv heroically fought off a co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Sporting Club Delhi secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Mumbai City FC in their Indian Super League match on Sunday. Mumbai City led 2-0 at half-time, but SC Delhi scored three goals in the final 20 minutes, including two in stoppage time, to clinch the win. Carlos Fortes, Akshat Mehra, and Juan Pena were the goalscorers for SC Delhi.
