Five-time champions India secured their third consecutive win at the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, defeating Japan 4-1. Striker Abhishek Nain scored two field goals, while captain Harmanpreet Singh and Vishnukant Singh also found the net. Japan's lone goal came from Shota Yamada via a penalty stroke. India will next face Malaysia on Sunday.
Odisha's Director General of Prisons, Susanta Kumar Nath, has been booked for alleged sexual harassment of a subordinate staff member and subsequently transferred to an inconsequential post. A case was registered against Nath and a friend, Kudleep Rath, based on a complaint by a jailor who alleged unwelcome messages and invitations, followed by retaliatory actions including false implication in a prisoner escape case and suspension. The matter has also drawn the attention of a Parliamentary Standing Committee.
With 139 runs conceded in three T20Is, Bhuvneshwar Kumar faces questions over his place in India's XI.
Congress MP and dismissed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has moved a local court seeking anticipatory bail in a sexual harassment case. JNU dismissed Akoijam in October over allegations from at least 11 female students, leading to an FIR by Delhi Police. The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed JNU's termination decision, with the case listed for hearing in January.
Real Madrid secured their sixth consecutive victory across all competitions with a dominant 3-0 win over Racing Santander in LaLiga on Sunday. Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Yan Diomande propelled Real to within three points of league leaders Barcelona, showcasing a sharp and assured performance.
Two schoolgirls were injured in Anantapur district's Raptadu on Saturday after a man barged into their classroom with a chainsaw and attacked them, the police said.
A property dealer, Anees, has been arrested in northeast Delhi's Jafrabad for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 47 lakh by promising to sell him a flat. Police recovered a mobile phone from the accused, who is also involved in 14 other criminal cases, including murder and theft.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has strongly condemned the brutal assault on BSF personnel by villagers in Sepahijala district, ordering swift action after three jawans were injured and six people were arrested.
The Mizoram government has initiated the second phase of its anti-drug campaign, 'Operation Jericho-2', to curb narcotics movement ahead of the festive season. Led by DGP Sharad Agarwal, the operation involves multiple police battalions and focuses on border districts, intelligence-led enforcement, and community participation to dismantle trafficking networks. This follows a successful first phase that saw significant drug seizures and arrests.
A man in West Bengal's Alipurduar district has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping his minor sister-in-law, resulting in her nearly seven-month pregnancy. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the survivor's father, and the accused was tracked down after attempting to evade police.
Bidya Bharati Panda, accused in the alleged murder of her husband Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra, has been remanded to judicial custody until November 13 by a Berhampur court. She surrendered after the Orissa High Court denied her interim protection from arrest. All three accused in the case are now in judicial custody.
A 34-year-old vlogger and director of an Islamic academy, Mohammed Niyas Jouhari, has been arrested in Ochira, Kerala, for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl multiple times. He reportedly gained the family's trust by promising to cure her ailments through prayers. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act.
Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Anand Jain Kasliwal has been arrested on charges of abetment and tampering with evidence in connection with deaths caused by spurious liquor in Dewas district. His son was previously arrested for supplying chemicals. The main accused allegedly used AI to make fake liquor.
Kajal Dhochak secured a silver medal in the women's 76kg category at the World Wrestling Championships after a close final loss to Anastasiya Alpyeyeva on Wednesday. This marked India's second silver of the day, with Neelam Sirohi also finishing second in the 50kg category, making it a historic day for Indian women's wrestling.
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.
A BJP worker, Karan Sheth, was seriously injured in a clash between two factions of the party in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Saturday. The incident occurred late Friday night after a Bijoya Sammilani event, leading to police intervention to restore order.
Customs officials at Delhi airport seized approximately five kg of suspected synthetic narcotic substances, valued at Rs 5 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Manila. The drugs were concealed in food product packets, and an investigation under the NDPS Act is underway.
Tension flared in the disputed Kotia border region as Andhra Pradesh police allegedly attempted to dismantle barricades erected by Odisha to prevent unauthorised entry and holding of panchayat elections. The incident led to a heated exchange between police forces, with Odisha deploying 16 platoons to maintain order. The decades-old dispute, involving 21 villages claimed by AP, is pending before the Supreme Court, and Odisha has filed a contempt petition against AP's move to hold rural polls.
Security forces in Manipur recovered two bodies from a hilly stretch in Senapati district on Sunday morning. The recovery was made during an operation to trace two Kuki youths who went missing on October 29. The bodies are suspected to be those of the missing individuals, and identification is underway. This incident follows another gunfight on Saturday in Noney district where three Kuki people were killed.
'In 2013-2014, Modi was asking for regime change. In fact, the words he used were, they should be pulled out and thrown away; ughadke phekna hai. That is part of democracy.'
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.
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.
Eleven individuals accused in the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car have been re-arrested under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The Mumbai police invoked MCOCA, making bail more difficult and allowing for extended investigation periods. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the October 18 attack, which injured Shroff's driver and a vlogger.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing incident that claimed five lives, has been arrested by Sivasagar police in connection with a 2024 bank fraud case. This arrest occurred on Tuesday, shortly after a court sent him to judicial custody for the firing incident. The bank fraud case involves Gogoi allegedly defaulting on a car loan and threatening a bank manager.
'I still remember when I gave three hits as a writer, back to back, Sanjay Gupta threw a party to celebrate me. He called the whole industry and the media. Which director throws a party for his writer?'
FC Goa secured their first Indian Super League season victory, defeating Inter Kashi FC 2-1 in Pune on Sunday. Goals from Francisco Feuillassier and Christian Borrego sealed the win for the Gaurs, despite a temporary equalizer from Sumeet Passi for Inter Kashi. This marks Inter Kashi FC's third defeat of the campaign.
Madhya Pradesh police have expanded their investigation into the killing of SHO Dilip Puri, who was run over by an illicit liquor truck on Monday. Three people, including an alleged kingpin, have been arrested, and teams are searching for the absconding truck driver, Gajendra alias Akku Rawat, in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The police aim to dismantle the entire illegal liquor smuggling network.
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.
A local court in New Delhi has denied bail to Abhishek Singh, who was arrested for possessing heroin and MDMA. The court cited the serious nature of the allegations and the ongoing investigation to ascertain the source and supply chain of the seized narcotics. The prosecution highlighted the risk of flight and the need for further investigation, while the defence argued false implication and procedural discrepancies.
A woman and two men have been arrested in Telangana's Kamareddy district for the alleged murder of her husband. The victim's body was found in a lake on October 23, and police investigations led to the arrest of the wife and her two alleged lovers.
Five-time champions India, unbeaten in the Asian Champions Trophy, are set to face South Korea in the semifinal. Despite a dominant performance against South Korea in the round-robin stage, concerns linger over striker Abhishek's injury. India's strong squad depth, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh and a solid midfield, aims to secure a spot in the final.
Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia's One-Day International and T20 International squads against England, with most frontline Test players rested after their recent South Africa series. The move aims to manage player workload ahead of the upcoming New Zealand Test series.
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.
The family of Khategaon SHO Dilip Puri, who was killed early on Monday while intercepting an illicit liquor truck in Madhya Pradesh, has demanded a CBI probe, capital punishment for the accused, and a ministerial staff job for his wife. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had announced a sub-inspector post and financial aid, but the family seeks a different position.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has outlined his team's bowling strategy to counter Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming five-match ODI series, emphasising discipline and surface-specific tactics.
A special SC/ST Act court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced four individuals, including a father and son, to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of a Dalit farmer during a 2010 land dispute. The convicts were also fined Rs 1,05,500 each for charges including attempt to murder and violations under the SC/ST Act.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing incident that claimed five lives, was killed in a police encounter in Assam's Sivasagar district early Wednesday. Police stated he was shot while allegedly attempting to escape from custody by snatching an officer's weapon.
NavIC is India's independent, standalone navigation satellite system aimed at providing position, navigation and timing (PNT) services across India and around 1,500 km beyond the country's landmass.
Two men have been arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district for allegedly shooting an Indian-born cheetah, KNG-22, last month. The cheetah was found injured on October 25 and died two days later. A special task force investigated the incident, leading to the recovery of the double-barrel muzzle-loading gun used in the crime and the arrest of the two siblings.
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.
