Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate regarding Modi's accusations that the opposition is seeking foreign help to destabilise India. Gandhi retorted by claiming Modi himself became and remains PM due to foreign assistance, accusing him of lying. Modi had previously criticised the opposition for obstructing national development and aligning with anti-India forces.
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.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill clarified that churches and faith-based organisations receive only about 6 per cent of the Rs 22,000 crore in foreign contributions. JPC chairperson Sanjay Jaiswal stated the committee is examining practical concerns raised by stakeholders, including allegations from opposition parties that the bill targets minority institutions. The government maintains the bill is not religion-specific and aims to regulate foreign contributions. The JPC is conducting nationwide consultations to gather feedback.
Leaders of the INDIA bloc on Tuesday announced a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluruon November 5 against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that constitutional institutions were being misused to undermine democracy.
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.
Six individuals have been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a Rs 70 lakh robbery that occurred near the Gulabi Bagh underpass on October 24. The mastermind, Mantu Yadav, a former cleaner familiar with cash movements in Kucha Mahajani, allegedly planned the crime. Police conducted raids across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Bihar, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash and identifying two more suspects.
New Zealand's ODI squad has been hit by a double injury blow, with key batters Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra ruled out of the upcoming five-match series against India due to hamstring and shoulder issues, respectively. Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, and Dean Foxcroft have been called up as replacements.
The Indian government has announced significant relaxations in passport and visa regulations for various foreign nationals residing in the country. These amendments, outlined in the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2026, benefit specific Pakistani citizens, minority refugees from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, Sri Lankan Tamils, Tibetans, and people of Indian origin from Malaysia/Singapore. The new rules also streamline travel protocols for Indian, Nepalese, and Bhutanese citizens travelling between their respective nations, and provide exemptions for military personnel and foreign military vessel crews.
Kumar Sangakkara accused Ryanair personnel in Dublin of 'discriminatory' and 'threatening' behaviour while travelling with his family.
It is too early to judge whether the CJP will become a consequential political movement or remain a moment of protest. Its significance will depend less on the size of crowds or the reach of online campaigns than on what follows when the initial excitement subsides, notes Manoj Mohanka.
Rishabh Pant gets another opportunity to clear his fitness test on November 9 and join India A for the New Zealand warm-up game ahead of the two-Test series.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a divorce decree granted by a foreign court based on the 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' is not legally valid in India. This observation was made while dismissing a man's plea to quash bigamy charges, as his second marriage, contracted after a UK divorce, was deemed invalid due to the non-recognition of the foreign decree. The court emphasised that such foreign decrees contravene existing Indian matrimonial law.
As many as 15,000-20,000 frontline retail jobs have reportedly been rationalised, with further cuts feared.
A Delhi man sought police intervention on Karwa Chauth after his wife allegedly refused to break her fast by looking at him, following an argument. Police from Nihal Vihar resolved the domestic dispute amicably, and the wife subsequently performed the traditional rituals.
Hungarian tennis player Panna Udvardy highlights the severe mental toll of online abuse faced by professional tennis players, citing Britain's Jodie Burrage receiving death threats after a Chennai Open match. Udvardy, who also experienced threats including harm to her family, calls for stronger protective measures as players endure constant hostility regardless of match outcomes.
India's Anahat Singh secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women's Open squash tournament after defeating England's Saran Nghiem.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has informed the Supreme Court that merchants are prohibited from passing on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges to customers under the new UPI pricing framework. This clarification comes in response to a petition challenging the imposition of MDR on UPI person-to-merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, with NPCI defending the revised framework as crucial for the sustainability of the UPI ecosystem.
Corporate governance advisory firm InGovern Research Services has stated in a new report that a documented family arrangement should not be reopened solely due to changes in business valuations, specifically addressing the ongoing succession dispute within the Venu Srinivasan family of the TVS group.
Sonia Gandhi's new book reveals her deep internal conflict and reluctance to enter politics after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. Despite her children's fierce opposition, she found guidance in the Bhagavad Gita, which helped her overcome her doubts and embrace her duty towards the Congress party amidst its challenging times in the late 1990s.
Helicopter operators have suspended Char Dham charter services in Uttarakhand, protesting a new mandatory co-pilot rule imposed by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA). This decision, made after a fatal chopper crash on October 30, is deemed financially unviable by operators and is set to disrupt the final phase of the pilgrimage before the shrines close for winter.
The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the tendency to implicate husband's relatives in matrimonial disputes with sweeping allegations of cruelty. The court also stressed the importance of timely support from a woman's family when she reports marital violence, stating that her concerns should not be dismissed and her return home should not be seen as shameful. These observations were made while discharging a husband from cruelty and abetment to suicide charges in a 2018 case.
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.
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh has been deemed ineligible to contest for a place on World Boxing's Executive Board in its November 20 elections. His candidature was rejected on technical grounds not related to boxing. Meanwhile, Singh has questioned the legitimacy of a meeting held by a rival BFI faction last week, which aimed to move a no-confidence motion against him.
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.
The Indian government has announced a significant overhaul of the Agnipath scheme, offering all Agniveers an additional two-year extension period and a subsequent pathway to permanent recruitment in the armed forces, subject to eligibility and consent.
Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj discusses his journey of improvement after a challenging ODI debut. He bounced back with a strong performance against New Zealand, taking two wickets for 22 runs. Kamboj emphasizes focusing on process over results and ignoring social media criticism, highlighting his commitment to refining his bowling skills.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the 24-hour constitutional deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate begins from the moment of detention, not from the time of formal arrest. This judgment aims to prevent misuse of authority and custodial violence by ensuring judicial oversight from the initial curtailment of liberty.
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed his belief that talented young players like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are not being given due justice by not being regularly picked for the ODI squad. He acknowledged the challenge posed by senior players but hopes their performance will soon earn them a spot.
Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth has withdrawn his candidature from the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Athletes' Commission polls, leaving 10 contestants for nine positions. Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Mirabai Chanu are prominent candidates in the virtual elections scheduled for Tuesday. The commission's rules mandate specific representation for medallists and Olympians, with Manjeet Singh already elected unopposed.
The Supreme Court has highlighted the need to adapt laws to changing demographic realities, stating that laws penalising more than two children have lost relevance due to declining fertility rates. The court referred a case challenging such a disqualification to a larger bench, emphasising the importance of guarding against irreversible fertility decline and considering reproductive autonomy in the context of electoral participation.
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.
'If the temperature remains very high, which is likely to be the case because of El Nino, it may lead to a shortfall in wheat production.' 'If that happens, we will be in a very, very difficult situation as far as food security is concerned.'
Buying silver on Dhanteras may carry cultural significance, but investors should not confuse the tradition with a financial strategy.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected the bail plea of former district judge Giribala Singh, who is implicated in the alleged suicide of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma. The court cited ongoing investigations, pending forensic reports, and the gravity of the allegations, including abetment to suicide and dowry harassment, as reasons for its decision.
The INDIA bloc conducted a symbolic "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of electoral malpractice. Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar presided from a chair historically used by Jawaharlal Nehru, a detail highlighted by Congress. Opposition leaders demanded Kumar's removal, calling the event a "political weapon."
New Zealand secured a seven-wicket consolation victory over India in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Hamilton. Tim Seifert's explosive 93 and Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 65, which set a new bilateral T20I series batting record, powered the Black Caps to chase down India's target of 192. Despite the loss, India won the series 3-2.
Chitta, Siddhu Moosewala and allegations that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reeked of alcohol in Parliament, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched an all-out attack against Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday as he kicked off his party's election campaign.
Ravana Dahan, the ceremonial burning of Ravana's effigy, is one of the most spectacular traditions associated with Dusshera in India. Grand public celebrations take place at many locations.
The Election Commission has suspended two electoral registration officers (EROs) in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, for alleged irregularities in the electoral roll. The EC also directed the addition of a penal provision to an existing FIR against them and a computer operator. This action follows complaints from opposition parties about large-scale manipulation and an inquiry revealing misuse of login IDs for voter detail changes without proper documentation.
A Class 7 dropout in Hyderabad was arrested for allegedly forging Aadhaar and PAN cards. The accused, Ch Mahadev, ran a photocopy centre and used online software to alter identity documents for customers seeking jobs, SIM cards, and government schemes. Police seized fake cards, cash, and equipment.
