Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO) has made history by becoming the first public offer globally to receive over one crore applications, surpassing previous records set by Waaree Energies and Bajaj Housing Finance. The IPO, which closes today, has seen significant investor interest, particularly from Qualified Institutional Buyers.
A strong India A squad, featuring senior team members like KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will play New Zealand A in a four-day match starting Saturday, serving as crucial preparation for the senior team's upcoming two-Test series.
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Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton reveals his long-standing dream of an African Grand Prix, now set for Rwanda in the early 2030s, is a significant motivator for him to extend his illustrious racing career.
There is a heartbreaking sincerity in the way Sumo Didi presents its protagonist and her story of courage. But there's a fine line between a sincere underdog story and a banal one, and the film never quite finds it, notes Mayur Sanap.
Indian archers Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi secured a gold medal in the para recurve men's doubles event at the Asian Para Games, defeating China 5-1 in the final. Meanwhile, the Indian women's para recurve doubles team of Bhawna Choudhary and Pooja Jatyan earned a silver medal after losing to China.
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Police in Kollam are investigating a suspected insurance fraud in connection with a medical store fire that occurred in August. An employee has been arrested, and the owner is also under scrutiny after investigations revealed the fire was allegedly set deliberately to claim Rs 77 lakh in losses.
India face a bowling test in the second T20I against New Zealand after conceding 226 in the opener, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to feature.
Para archer Sheetal Devi concluded her Asian Para Games campaign with two gold medals and a silver, including defending her individual compound title.
A simplified GST registration facility for small e-commerce sellers, allowing them to register in other states by declaring the e-commerce platform's warehouse as their principal place of business, will be enabled from November 1. This move aims to encourage small businesses to expand beyond their home states.
From Salman Khan's cheeky advice to Varun Dhawan to Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor's reunion, the IIFA announcement in Mumbai was a starry affair.
A third person has been arrested for their alleged involvement in a violent clash between two communities in Manipur's Thoubal district last Sunday, which resulted in one death. The accused was remanded to 10-day police custody. The incident involved stone-pelting, a fatal shooting, and subsequent imposition of prohibitory orders, with police recovering weapons during searches.
Police in Kolkata have arrested two more individuals, Sanjib Raha and Kushal Majumdar, in connection with the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede that resulted in 19 deaths. The arrests bring the total to nine. The duo allegedly caused panic by falsely announcing the pandal was collapsing, triggering a rush. Raha, the puja committee treasurer, had been absconding since the October 17 incident.
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India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of hypocrisy regarding religious freedom and funeral rights. India's First Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan highlighted Pakistan's refusal to accept the bodies of its own soldiers killed in the 1999 Kargil war, contrasting it with Pakistan's current criticism of India. She also pointed to Pakistan's poor record on minority rights and criticised a UN report for selectively targeting India.
A seven-year-old girl who went missing three days ago in Chhattisgarh's Korba district was found raped and murdered. Police arrested a 42-year-old man after a sniffer dog tracked him down. The accused confessed to the crime, and further investigation is ongoing.
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha secured a significant victory over world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi at the Badminton French Open 2026, advancing to the quarter-finals. Chaliha described the win as a major confidence boost after a challenging period, attributing her success to learning from their previous encounter and maintaining focus.
Chaar Yaar offers an entertaining mix of friendship, crime and the charm of old Mumbai with a happy ending, observes Divya Nair.
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Six newcomers make their acting debut in Anuj Saini's buddy romance, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar.
Watching Udta Teer's refreshingly cheeky ambition dumb down into a grovelling piece of gutless filmmaking is supremely disappointing, notes Sukanya Verma.
Australia's cricket team is facing significant selection challenges and tough decisions regarding their line-up for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, following a heavy innings defeat in the second match.
A strike by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) workers has caused widespread power outages across Gurugram, Faridabad, and Nuh districts since Wednesday night. Thousands of residents and industrial units are affected, leading to significant economic losses and disruption of essential services like water supply. Talks between authorities and striking employees have so far been inconclusive.
England skipper Harry Brook scored a historic double century, becoming the first Englishman to achieve the feat in an ODI, but his efforts were in vain as Sri Lanka successfully chased down a massive target of 430 runs. Pavan Rathnayake, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, and Janith Liyanage led Sri Lanka's record-breaking chase, securing a stunning victory.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has branded the club's players 'selfish' and 'like babies' following their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, after captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned the coaching staff's tactics.
India U-19 World Cup winning skipper and Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has undergone successful surgery for a Grade 4 right hamstring tear and is expected to be out of competitive cricket for two to three months. This is his second hamstring injury this year, impacting Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign.
Indian equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, opened higher on Friday, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks, despite a significant overnight decline in US technology shares and broader Asian markets. Experts anticipate further market support from falling US bond yields, a strengthening rupee, and a substantial liquidity inflow following the Jio Platforms IPO allotment. Track
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced its full support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, despite previous disagreements over his commercial rights plan. AFC head Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa stated the region's commitment to Infantino's leadership, who is seeking a fourth term until 2031.
Sargun Kaur Luthra has come a long way from making her television debut in Kaal Bhairav Rahasya in 2017. The Delhi-born actress went on to win audiences over as Dr Preesha in Yeh Hai Chahatein, a role that made her a familiar face in Indian households.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' home was burgled shortly after the team's 4-1 Champions League defeat, with intruders stealing several items, though no family members were present.
The Congress has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "deafening silence" regarding reported face-offs with the Chinese Army in Arunachal Pradesh.
Abhinay Deo's Doosra attempts to weave together the cricketing triumphs of Sourav Ganguly's 2001 Indian team with the poignant coming-of-age narrative of a young woman navigating the suffocating patriarchy of Rajasthan, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Krishnamachari Srikkanth wants CSK to trade Shivam Dube for Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2027 and has suggested Chandrakant Pandit as Mumbai Indians' next coach.
Ishan Kishan's injury has left the door ajar for the 15 year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was seen batting during India's optional practice session on Friday.
India's Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar secured gold medals in men's singles SL3 and SL4 badminton events, respectively, at the Asian Para Games. Nitesh defeated compatriot Pramod Bhagat, while debutant Naveen overcame Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan. India also secured silver medals through Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Pramod Bhagat, with Thulasimathi Murugesan still in contention for two more golds.
Indian batter Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I against New Zealand due to low grade right adductor strain, the BCCI said in a statement.
Amit Mishra claims Virat Kohli assured him of an India comeback after injury but never responded, despite the leg-spinner regaining full fitness.
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection, from the Tamil drama Dorothy to the live-action Moana, alongside Telugu thrillers, Korean cooking shows, and Hindi biopics, ensuring there's something for every viewer.
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