Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trade due to elevated crude oil prices, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 26.
A political controversy has erupted after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's "baap" remarks, with the Congress claiming a BJP worker first insulted Kharge's father, prompting his retort. The BJP has strongly condemned Kharge's language, calling it indecent and reflecting the Congress's ideological bankruptcy, while the Congress alleges repeated insults against its chief.
Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has clinched a historic fourth term as Brazil's president, navigating a contentious election against Flavio Bolsonaro who refuses to concede.
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, marking their 200th victory in men's T20 Internationals. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy's unbeaten 69-run partnership secured the win, giving India a 2-0 series lead.
'You want the main man, and you cannot even bring him to Mumbai, where he has allegedly carried out a high-profile shootout.'
Rakul Singh gives us a glimpse of her life beyond film shoots.
Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed for 199, just one run short of a double century, as India A built a commanding lead against New Zealand A on the third day of the second unofficial Test.
'Before the Tiger Shroff incident, the gang announced that it had 70,000 shooters. Why say that? Because you want to give a message to the people who are likely to be extorted.'
The main culprit behind this cost escalation are rising prices of sugar and milk that go into making the sweets.
Real Madrid secured a significant 2-1 victory over league leaders Barcelona at Camp Nou, marking Barcelona's first LaLiga defeat this season. Kylian Mbappe scored both goals for Real Madrid, breaking the deadlock in the 41st minute and sealing the win with three minutes remaining. Raphinha scored Barcelona's equaliser. This result leaves Barcelona still at the top of LaLiga, with Real Madrid in third place.
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the US Grand Prix, bringing him to the verge of becoming Formula One's youngest-ever champion. The Mercedes driver now needs only two points in Mexico to clinch the title, despite efforts from rivals Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to delay his triumph. Charles Leclerc finished second, with Max Verstappen third.
New Zealand has announced several squad changes for the ongoing T20I series against India, with key pacers Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry managing niggles and workload. The adjustments aim to balance player fitness with a busy summer schedule, bringing in new players like Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson while others like Kyle Jamieson will play domestic cricket before rejoining the national team.
Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC played out a goalless draw in a hard-fought Indian Super League match on Sunday. Despite numerous chances and strong attacking plays from both sides, neither team could find the back of the net, leading to a shared point.
Four individuals, including a witch doctor, have been arrested in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district for the murder of a 46-year-old woman. The victim was allegedly killed on suspicion of practising black magic. Police found her body on Saturday morning and have registered a case under the BNS and Witchcraft Prevention Act.
Two separate tragic incidents in Jharkhand saw couples die. In Lohardaga, a newly married couple died by self-immolation on Saturday, suspected due to mental stress. In Jamtara, an interfaith couple allegedly died by suicide on railway tracks on Saturday, reportedly due to family opposition to their relationship.
Pune police have arrested two more individuals, Swapnil Bhagwan Kamble and Chaitanya Uttam Babar, in connection with the alleged contract attack on businessman Rana Suryavanshi near Baramati airport. A minor has also been apprehended, bringing the total arrests to four. The attack was reportedly a contract hit for Rs 2 lakh, with one accused, Dnyandev Mahadev Shinde, allegedly paying two youths to execute it. The motive behind the crime is yet to be established.
Harmanpreet Kaur scored her eighth ODI century, leading India to a 121-run victory over Zimbabwe and clinching the series. The veteran batter expressed her desire to enjoy batting, moving past captaincy, while captain Smriti Mandhana praised the team's recovery and individual performances, including Deepti Sharma's century and Vaishnavi Sharma's four-wicket haul.
A farmer was found dead inside a private finance company's office in Nanded, Maharashtra, with his family alleging he was forcibly taken, confined, and assaulted over a disputed loan amount. Police have detained three individuals and registered a case of murder, kidnapping, and wrongful confinement. A similar case of loan recovery harassment has also emerged in the area, prompting the Nanded Superintendent of Police to urge farmers to report such incidents.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered immediate action against those who allegedly attacked a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi district, stating that any insult to the state's culture will not be tolerated. Following his directive, 13 people have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and AASU president Utpal Sarma also condemned the incident, emphasising the importance of Bihu to Assamese identity.
Bournemouth thrashed Manchester United 3-0 to intensify pressure on Michael Carrick, while Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 to claim their first home league win and climb to fourth.
A Kollam-native, Lijo Felix, has been arrested at Thiruvananthapuram airport for allegedly impersonating a cyber cell officer. He is accused of intimidating a young woman via WhatsApp call in February this year, claiming she was under surveillance for watching sexual videos, and then coercing her into sending nude videos as part of a supposed "counselling process." The arrest was made by Thrissur Rural Cyber Crime officers upon his arrival from Germany.
Jammu and Kashmir Police seized a pistol and 9.22 grams of heroin in a border village near Jammu. The recovery was based on information from an arrested drug peddler, Gagandeep Singh, who was previously caught with heroin. A probe is ongoing to determine the source of the contraband and identify other individuals involved.
A 30-year-old man, Munesh, was found dead in Delhi under suspicious circumstances, just days before a hearing in his divorce case. His family suspects foul play, noting he went missing after attending a Dussehra fair on October 20 and had received threats recently.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams continued their strong performance at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The women's team defeated Uganda 41-18, led by Captain Nidhi Sharma, while the men's team secured a 37-23 victory over Malaysia, with Neeraj Narwal as the top scorer.
Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a scintillating 126, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma struck an unbeaten 106 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second women's ODI in Vadodara.
Shadab Khan's unbeaten 113 and an unbroken 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf powered Pakistan to a thrilling one-wicket victory over England despite Ben Duckett's century.
Police in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested Mahendra Pal Verma, son of a former minister, and his accomplice Shera, in connection with the murder of two young brothers. The arrests bring the total number of accused apprehended to seven, with two still at large. The children's bodies were found on September 30, and an old enmity is suspected as the motive.
A 19-year-old man in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, was arrested for stealing 15 tolas of gold from his uncle to purchase a luxury SUV. The accused, Samar Chavan, even invited his uncle, Umesh Chavan, to the vehicle's 'puja'. The theft came to light after Umesh filed a complaint, leading to the arrest of Samar and the jeweller who bought the stolen gold.
Yash Mulik of Maharashtra broke his own U18 national record in the 110m hurdles, clocking 13.29 seconds to win gold at the National Junior Athletics Championships on Sunday. The event also saw Fasalul Haque win gold in the men's U20 110m hurdles, with several other athletes achieving top honours across various categories.
Mahindra Group's Bristlecone, a supply chain services provider, reported a 24 per cent year-on-year growth. The company is pursuing a "project unicorn" initiative to achieve a billion-dollar valuation in a few years, driven by expanded offerings, strategic investments in AI and IP, and a focus on resilient supply chains.
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.
Konsam Sanathoi Singh scored in the final minute of injury time to give Punjab FC a dramatic 3-2 victory over Churchill Brothers in an Indian Super League match. Raphael Messi Bouli and Alfred Planas Moya also scored for Punjab, while Sebastian Gutierrez netted twice for Churchill Brothers.
Daniil Medvedev fought back to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili in three sets, defend his Almaty Open title, claim his fourth trophy of 2026 and boost ATP Finals qualification hopes.
Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused Chief Minister VD Satheesan of "selective secularism" following the arrest of a YouTuber for allegedly making communal remarks about a Fort Kochi cafe. Chandrasekhar questioned the ruling Congress and CPI(M)'s political culture, which he claims disrespects religious sentiments, while other leaders like Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and MP Hibi Eden condemned the communal remarks and defended Kerala's secular fabric and tourism.
Sonbhadra police have arrested three individuals in connection with suspicious transactions worth Rs 2.37 crore linked to the Satya Sanatan Trust's bank account. The arrests followed 35 complaints received on the national cybercrime reporting portal, with an ongoing investigation into the roles of those involved.
Businessman Robert Vadra expressed support for his son Raihan Vadra after Raihan's photo exhibition faced controversy over images of "vote chori" protests. Vadra stated that his son faces headwinds but will emerge stronger, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the suppression of expression.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sparked a major controversy on Sunday with his remark "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" during an event in Patna, in response to an audience member's comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The statement drew sharp condemnation from senior leaders of the BJP and other NDA allies, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who criticised the use of "indecent and unparliamentary language" and demanded an apology from the Congress.
Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum secured her fourth Hero Women's Indian Open title, conquering the Gary Player Course with an impressive 11-under 277. India's Vani Kapoor put up a strong fight, finishing second, marking her best Ladies European Tour result. Defending champion Shannon Tan finished third, while other Indian golfers also made it to the top 10.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stated on Sunday that the Indian Air Force's Operation Sindoor demonstrated its capability to strike targets across the Western front, serving as a warning to adversaries. He highlighted the operation's validation of the IAF's capability-centric approach, indigenous weapon systems, and commitment to zero collateral damage, while also outlining the force's long-term vision for 2047 to become a multi-domain aerospace power.
The wife and three children of an Indian Navy employee in Faridabad allegedly attempted suicide by ingesting rat poison on Sunday, citing physical abuse and character questioning by the husband/father. They were rushed to a hospital in Delhi for treatment, and police are awaiting a formal complaint to take action.
