A Royal Bengal Tigress, designated BT1, from West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve, was safely captured in Assam's Raimona National Park after travelling over 100 km and nearing human settlements. The capture was a result of a coordinated effort between the forest departments of West Bengal and Assam.
Defence officials confirmed on Thursday that all serving Agniveers will be absorbed as regular soldiers after six years of service, provided they meet specific criteria. This clarification follows the government's announcement of a two-year extension for Agniveers completing their four-year tenure, allowing for subsequent permanent recruitment. The move effectively ensures a pathway for all Agniveers to join the regular cadre, addressing previous concerns about the 75% who were not initially retained.
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.
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.
Billionaire Elon Musk reacted to the Democratic sweep in the 2026 US midterm elections with sarcastic posts on X, lamenting that his 'election-interfering space lasers didn't work' and suggesting 'data centers in space' looked appealing after Republicans suffered major setbacks despite his extensive financial support.
'Peter Hegemann was so kind that a paper published in 2010 in Nature Method which mentioned optogenetic as a tool of the year, he wrote, 'My graduate student Suneel Katariya was the one who identified gene in coding channelrhodoxin and that was the turning point of my research'.'
Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale became the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final, achieving this feat at the Chennai Open. They overcame injuries, illness, and tough opponents in the semifinals, expressing immense joy and pride in their historic achievement on home soil.
Virat Kohli has surprisingly named his 43-run innings against England in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy final as his most cherished ODI knock, prioritising it over numerous iconic centuries and match-winning performances.
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.
India A has announced a 15-member squad for the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, featuring Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Tilak Varma will captain the side, with Rajat Patidar as his deputy. The tournament runs from November 19 to 29, with India A placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal, and UAE.
Andhra Pradesh Congress chief YS Sharmila has decided to move her daughter Anjili Reddy's wedding venue after her brother, former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, refused to allow his Bengaluru property for the ceremony, citing security reasons. Sharmila stated the decision was made to ensure a non-controversial event, despite her claim of full ownership of the property.
A six-year-old lion drowned in the Arabian Sea near Pipavav Port in Gujarat's Amreli district, reportedly while attempting to escape a territorial clash with two other big cats. Forest officials found the carcass on Tuesday, and a post-mortem confirmed drowning as the cause of death. The incident occurred on Monday, and local residents had spotted the animal entering the water.
A low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area and is expected to further intensify into a depression near the Andhra Pradesh coast by November 2.
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.
Activist Sharjeel Imam has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to deny him bail in a UAPA case related to the February 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Imam argues for bail due to the prosecution's failure to examine witnesses and the impending expiry of a one-year embargo set by the top court. He highlights that despite being an undertrial for over six years, no witnesses have been examined in a case involving 18 accused and over 900 witnesses.
Social media erupted with memes and witty one-liners featuring Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following Donald Trump's Republican Party's significant losses in the US mid-term polls. These memes humorously suggested Kumar's intervention could have prevented Trump's defeat, drawing parallels to an ongoing "vote chori" controversy in India. The widespread losses for Trump's party were attributed to public anger over his policies.
Indian stock markets extended their rally for the fifth consecutive day, with the Sensex climbing nearly 384 points to close above 77,000, driven by foreign fund inflows, easing crude oil prices, and improved global sentiment following the US midterm election results.
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.
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks on Sikhs during a US visit in 2024. The court affirmed Gandhi's right to free speech as an elected representative, stating that raising concerns about minorities, even on foreign soil, does not automatically constitute an offence. This ruling upholds previous rejections by Varanasi courts.
On October 16, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party supporters carried out Tiranga rallies across Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai to show solidarity with detained CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Protesters held the Preamble of the Constitution, banners, and large Tricolours while security personnel detained several participants in Connaught Place.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who heads the ruling NCP, met party legislators in Mumbai on Tuesday. The meeting, attended by around 50 MLAs and ministers, aimed to discuss party unity, future election strategies for 2029, and organisational strengthening. This gathering followed a meeting of senior NCP leaders with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, which Sunetra Pawar did not attend.
Goa successfully hosted the sixth edition of Ironman 70.3, attracting over 2,000 triathletes from 30 countries. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant flagged off the event, reiterating the state's commitment to promoting sports tourism and positioning Goa as a premier destination for such international events.
'If you ask Prime Minister Modi prove you are Indian, as per the Election Commission's criteria, he may not be able to prove that he is an Indian.'
Following a challenging midterm election night, former US President Donald Trump publicly criticised Republican candidates and media outlets for the party's political reversals. His reactions, shared on Truth Social, ranged from balanced observations to angry outbursts, including accusations against Fox News and Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. Trump initially blamed candidates despite his extensive campaigning, then suggested he would become a political pundit, and later indicated a willingness to work with Democrats despite earlier hints of using executive orders.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has expressed strong support for a dedicated New Zealand T20 league, believing it would significantly benefit domestic players and enhance the sport's profile in the country. He also highlighted the importance of consistent bowling in ODIs to pressure Indian batters.
The INDIA bloc rally held at Ramlila Maidan in central Delhi concluded peacefully on Sunday, with police reporting no major law and order incidents. Extensive security measures were in place, including over 4,000 police personnel, CCTV cameras, drones, and CAPF deployment, ensuring the safety of participants and smooth traffic flow.
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after a plaque bearing former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's name at Kolkata's Nandan cultural hub was painted over, while one for Jyoti Basu remained untouched. This incident, occurring just before the Kolkata International Film Festival, has led to a war of words between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress, with actor Mithun Chakraborty questioning the relevance of Banerjee's name.
Indonesian tennis sensation Janice Tjen returns to Chennai to defend her WTA singles title, reflecting on a demanding season where she learned to manage expectations and bounce back from setbacks. She discusses the increased competition on the WTA Tour, the growing popularity of tennis in Indonesia, and the invaluable lessons learned from playing doubles with Venus Williams. Tjen also credits her parents' strict upbringing and her collegiate pathway for instilling the resilience needed to navigate professional tennis.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Rahul Gandhi has turned creating ruckus in Parliament and resorting to boycotts into a Congress culture.
The Defence Ministry invoked national security to deny information regarding the appointment process of the Chief of Air Staff, including names of officers considered and policy guidelines. This denial, upheld by the Central Information Commission, came after multiple defence offices were unable to identify the authority holding such records, highlighting transparency issues.
The Delhi High Court has stayed the termination of JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who is also a Congress MP, following allegations of sexual harassment. The university had dismissed him on October 9 based on an internal committee's findings, but Akoijam denies the allegations, calling it a "witch hunt." A police FIR has also been registered against him.
A Mumbai court has extended the police custody of four individuals arrested for allegedly aiding shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case until October 28. Investigators require more time to collect voice samples and verify recovered evidence, including weapons and digital communications. The accused are implicated in procuring and smuggling firearms, with two women booking a hotel using fake IDs.
The Supreme Court has ordered expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to surrender by December 1 in the Dular Chand Yadav murder case. Singh, who was previously granted bail by the Patna High Court, faces a plea for bail cancellation. The court also directed Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months.
Spinner Harsh Dubey delivered a sensational spell of nine for 53, headlining a dramatic opening day in the Elite Group A Ranji Trophy clash between Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha in Nagpur. Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 209, with Atharva Mahajan scoring 85. In response, Vidarbha struggled, ending the day at 56 for four, trailing by 153 runs, as Kumar Kartikeya picked up three wickets for Madhya Pradesh.
Actor Dhanush has reorganised his fan club into a welfare movement, 'Dhanush Narpani Iyakkam', sparking widespread speculation in Tamil Nadu about his potential entry into politics, despite the actor not officially announcing any such ambitions.
India has lost 23 nationals in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, including 15 Indian seafarers, while five Indian nationals have been killed in attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region and two others remain missing, ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to disclose details of his foreign trips to the public, saying they have a right to know since he was the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha.
India's badminton contingent, led by HS Prannoy, is set to compete at the USD 500,000 Super 500 Korea Open. Newly-crowned Hylo Open champion Lakshya Sen has withdrawn, placing more responsibility on Prannoy. Young talents like Tanvi Sharma, Malvika Bansod, and Anmol Kharb will also feature, alongside Indian doubles pairs.
Glimpses of India's vibrant Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, as devotees perform traditional Garba, worship Goddess Durga and visit elaborately decorated pandals.
New Delhi experienced its worst air quality in 287 days on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 350 and several monitoring stations reporting 'severe' pollution levels. PM2.5 was identified as the dominant pollutant, posing significant health risks. The city has been placed under Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan, with stubble burning and transport emissions being major contributors to the deteriorating air quality.
